[0001] The present invention relates to a faucet, and more particularly to a faucet having
an infrared module detachably connected thereto, such that maintenance and repairment
thereto are easily and cost effectively accomplished.
[0002] It is well known in the art that a faucet having an infrared module integrally formed
therewith is very popular throughout the world. Faucets of this type need no installation
of a handle to control operation of the water, however, it uses the infrared module
to sense objects within a predetermined range. Whenever the infrared module senses
an object coming within or moving away from the predetermined range, the module will
send out a signal to control the flow of the water, which is truly very convenient
for all users and very conservative. However, once the infrared module malfunctions
or parts of the infrared module are out of the order, users have to replace the entire
module including the faucet itself. This is not economical and is also a waste of
parts. Furthermore, a height and arcuation of the faucet are related to a dimension
of a sink, therefore, choices of users to choose their favorite styles are also restricted
by the integration of the infrared module and the faucet.
[0003] The present invention provides an improved faucet having an infrared module detachably
connected thereto to obviate and/or mitigate the aforementioned problems.
[0004] The primary object of the invention is to provide an improved faucet having a infrared
module detachably connected thereto. The faucet not only has the advantage of conservation
in resources but also is able to be repaired, purchased or maintained by parts.
[0005] Other novel features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from
the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
In the drawings:
Fig.1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a faucet constructed in accordance
with the present invention;
Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the faucet as shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a partial cross sectional view of the faucet as shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of a faucet constructed
in accordance with the invention;
Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the faucet as shown in Fig. 4; and
Fig. 6 is a partial cross sectional view of the faucet as shown in Fig. 4.
[0006] Referring to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, a faucet of the invention has an arcuate tube 20 and
an infrared module 10 detachably mounted with the arcuate tube 20. The infrared module
10 has at least one sensor 11 securely and electrically connected thereto, a through
hole 12 defined therein, a nut 13 detachably inserted to a bottom of the arcuate tube
20 and a hollow threaded bolt 14 threadingly inserted through the through hole 12
of the infrared module 10 and connected to the nut 13 to combine the arcuate tube
20 and the infrared module 10. It is noted that when one of the parts described above
is out of the order, it is very easy to have the broken part replaced or repaired.
[0007] Referring to Figs, 4, 5 and 6, another preferred embodiment of a faucet of the invention
is shown. Within the embodiment, similar parts will be designated to have the same
reference numeral and detailed description thereof is thus omitted. The faucet has
an arcuate tube 20, a mounting sleeve 30 slidably disposed along the arcuate tube
20 and a infrared module 10 detachably connected with the arcuate tube 20. The infrared
module 10 has a nipple 101 extending out therefrom. An upper portion 102 of the nipple
101 is provided with outer threads, thereby allowing the mounting sleeve 30 to be
threadingly connected therewith after the arcuate tube 20 is inserted into the nipple
101. It is to be noted that the infrared module 10 also has a through hole (not shown)
defined therein such that the arcuate tube 20 is able to be inserted therethrough.
A nut 13 is detachably mounted to a bottom face of the infrared module 10 to be threadingly
connected with a threaded bolt 14 when inserted through the through hole of the infrared
module 10. The difference between the two preferred embodiments is that the arcuate
tube 20 of the second embodiment is able to be changed subjected to the dimension
of a sink (not shown).
[0008] It is to be noted that the present invention has the following advantages:
1. easy to repair and replace parts thereof;
2. economical efficient; and
3. adjustable to different dimensions.
[0009] It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous characteristics and advantages
of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, together
with details of the structure and function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative
only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and
arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated
by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
1. A faucet comprising:
an arcuate tube (20);
an infrared module (10) detachable connected to the arcuate tube (20).
2. The faucet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the infrared module (10) has at least one
infrared sensor (11) securely and electrically connected therewith, a nut (13) detachably
mounted to a bottom face thereof and a hollow threaded bolt (14) threadingly inserted
through the nut (13) and connecting the infrared module with the arcuate tube (20).
3. The faucet as claimed in claim 2, wherein the infrared module (10) has a through hole
defined therein for receiving the hollow threaded bolt (14) therein.
4. The faucet as claimed in claim 1, wherein
the arcuate tube (20) has a mounting sleeve (30) slidably connected therewith;
the infrared module (10) has a nipple (101) threadingly connected with the mounting
sleeve (30).