Recessed wall-mounted outlet box with push-pull handle assembly
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E03C-001/02
E03C-001/042
출원번호
US-0248748
(2011-09-29)
등록번호
US-9290917
(2016-03-22)
발명자
/ 주소
Condon, Duane R.
Ghiglieri, Bill A.
Henningsen, Marshall W.
출원인 / 주소
LSP Products Group, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Ross Barnes LLP
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초록▼
An outlet box housing a stop valve that is connected to a water supply line of a building. The outlet box enables a user to control the internally housed stop valve by axial movement of a handle assembly linked to a handle on the valve. The outlet box has a faceplate with at least one aperture throu
An outlet box housing a stop valve that is connected to a water supply line of a building. The outlet box enables a user to control the internally housed stop valve by axial movement of a handle assembly linked to a handle on the valve. The outlet box has a faceplate with at least one aperture through which the handle assembly and water outlet line can pass. Valve inlet shanks (or adaptors) connect the stop valve to the water supply line and allow for quick and easy replacement of the stop valve.
대표청구항▼
1. An outlet box configured to control water flow between a water supply line disposed in a wall and an outlet line supplying water to an appliance or fixture external to the wall, the outlet box comprising: a housing configured for mounting in a recess in the wall, the housing having an open front
1. An outlet box configured to control water flow between a water supply line disposed in a wall and an outlet line supplying water to an appliance or fixture external to the wall, the outlet box comprising: a housing configured for mounting in a recess in the wall, the housing having an open front permitting access to an interior portion of the housing;a valve inlet shank that is insertable through an opening in a wall of the housing and is configured as an adaptor for connection of the stop valve to the water supply line;a stop valve disposed inside and attached to the housing, the stop valve having a valve handle disposed inside the housing that is rotatable inside the housing to selectively open and close the stop valve to control the water flow from the water supply line to the outlet line;a plurality of O-rings establishing a watertight seal between the stop valve and the valve inlet shank;a retaining block that is secured by a screw to the housing adjacent to the stop valve opposite the valve inlet shank to retain the stop valve in watertight engagement with the valve inlet shank during installation and is removable to allow the stop valve to be pulled out of the valve inlet shank for replacement of the stop valve;a faceplate substantially concealing the stop valve inside the housing; anda single control rod linked to the valve handle and projecting outwardly through an opening in the faceplate,wherein the single control rod is axially movable and wherein axial movement of the single control rod by a user from outside the outlet box rotates the valve handle inside the outlet box to selectively open and close the stop valve. 2. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the housing comprises a mounting plate configured to support the outlet box inside the recess disposed in the wall. 3. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the faceplate has a rear annular edge that is substantially flush against a facing surface of the wall. 4. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the retaining block guides the single control rod during axial movement of the single control rod by the user. 5. The outlet box of claim 1 further comprising a retaining clip securing the valve inlet shank inside the housing, the retaining clip preventing the valve inlet shank from lifting out of place during replacement of the stop valve. 6. The outlet box of claim 1 further comprising a retaining ring, wherein the retaining ring prevents the valve inlet shank from slipping through an opening in the housing during installation or replacement of the stop valve. 7. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the valve inlet shank comprises a plurality of axially-spaced hose barbs. 8. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the valve inlet shank has a distal end adapted to engage copper pipe. 9. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the valve inlet shank has a distal end adapted to engage polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe. 10. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the valve inlet shank has a distal end adapted to engage cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) or WIRSBO cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe. 11. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the housing and faceplate are made of a moldable polymeric material. 12. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the handle portion of the stop valve is disposed about 45 degrees from the outlet when the stop valve is closed. 13. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the handle portion of the stop valve is disposed about 135 degrees from the outlet when the stop valve is open. 14. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the outlet box comprises at least two valves, each having a single control rod. 15. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the stop valve is replaceable from inside the outlet box without damaging the wall. 16. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the faceplate comprises a rear annular edge having at least one drip slot. 17. The outlet box of claim 1 comprising a mounting plate that is attachable to a stud in the wall. 18. The outlet box of claim 1 comprising a strap that is attachable to at least one stud in the wall. 19. The outlet box of claim 1, further comprising a protective cap that is attachable to the housing in place of the faceplate prior to installation and during rough-in of the outlet box. 20. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the outlet box is selectively mounted with the valve inlet facing either up or down. 21. The outlet box of claim 1 wherein the outlet line supplies water to an appliance or fixture selected from the group consisting of toilets, faucets, vanity sinks, lavatory cabinets, pedestal sinks, kitchen sinks, icemakers, washing machines, dishwashers, water coolers, and refrigerators. 22. The outlet box of claim 1, further comprising a protective cap that is attachable to the housing in place of the faceplate prior to installation and during rough-in of the outlet box. 23. An outlet box configured to be mounted inside a building wall and connected to a water supply line disposed inside the building wall to control water flow to a fixture or appliance, the box comprising: a housing having top, bottom and opposed side walls, and an open front portion;a quarter-turn stop valve disposed inside the housing, the stop valve having a downwardly facing water inlet port, a forwardly facing .water outlet port, and fully open and fully closed positions;a push-pull handle assembly comprising a single rod that is selectively pushed or pulled by a user to control operation of the stop valve between the fully open and fully closed positions and a knob connected to the single rod, which knob can be pushed or pulled by the user; anda removable faceplate substantially covering the open front portion of the housing;wherein the bottom wall comprises an opening for a water inlet through which fluid communication is established between the water supply line and the downwardly facing water inlet port of the stop valve; andwherein the removable faceplate comprises at least one opening through which fluid communication is established between the forwardly facing water outlet port of the stop valve and the fixture or appliance and through which the single rod is operated by the user to fully open or fully close the stop valve. 24. An outlet box configured to be mounted inside a building wall and connected to a water supply line disposed inside the building wall to control water flow to a fixture or appliance, the box comprising: a housing having top, bottom and opposed side walls, and an open front portion;a quarter-turn stop valve disposed inside the housing, the stop valve having a downwardly facing water inlet port, a forwardly facing water outlet port, and fully open and fully closed positions;a push-pull handle assembly comprising a single rod that is selectively pushed or pulled by a user to control operation of the stop valve between the fully open and fully closed positions and a knob connected to the single rod, which knob can be pushed or pulled by the user; anda removable faceplate substantially covering the open front portion of the housing, wherein the knob and faceplate are removable and paintable as desired;wherein the bottom wall comprises an opening for a water inlet through which fluid communication is established between the water supply line and the downwardly facing water inlet port of the stop valve; andwherein the removable faceplate comprises at least one opening through which fluid communication is established between the forwardly facing water outlet port of the stop valve and the fixture or appliance and through which the single rod is operated by the user to fully open or fully close the stop valve. 25. In an outlet box configured to be mounted inside a building wall and comprising an outlet box housing and a quarter-turn stop valve configured to be connected to a copper water supply line disposed inside the building wall to control water flow to a fixture or appliance, the improvements comprising: a valve inlet shank having a proximal open end configured to be insertable upwardly through an opening in a wall of the outlet box housing and a distal end attachable to the copper water supply line, said proximal end being attachable to the stop valve to place the stop valve in selective fluid communication with the copper water supply line;a retaining ring configured to snap around the valve inlet shank under the open proximal end to prevent the valve inlet shank from slipping downwardly through the opening in the wall of the outlet box when not attached to the stop valve;a push-pull handle assembly attachable to the stop valve and comprising a single rod that is selectively pushed or pulled by a user to control operation of the stop valve between the fully open and fully closed positions; anda removable faceplate through which the rod extends and through which a water outlet line is attachable to the stop valve. 26. In an outlet box having a housing configured to be mounted inside a building wall and connected to a water supply line disposed inside the building wall to control water flow to a fixture or appliance, the improvements comprising: a quarter-turn stop valve that is releasably insertable into a valve inlet shank that is insertable through an opening in a wall of the housing and is configured as an adaptor for connection of the stop valve to the water supply line;a plurality of O-rings establishing a watertight seal between the stop valve and the valve inlet shank;a retaining block that is threadedly secured to the housing adjacent to the stop valve opposite the valve inlet shank to retain the stop valve in watertight engagement with the valve inlet shank during installation and is removable to allow the stop valve to be pulled out of the valve inlet shank for replacement of the stop valve;a push-pull handle assembly attachable to the stop valve, the push-pull handle assembly comprising a single rod that is selectively pushed or pulled by a user to control operation of the stop valve between the fully open and fully closed positions;a removable faceplate through which the rod extends and through which a water outlet line is attachable to the stop valve; anda knob attached to a proximal end of the rod outwardly of the faceplate. 27. In an outlet box having a housing configured to be mounted inside a building wall and connected to a water supply line disposed inside the building wall to control water flow to a fixture or appliance, the improvements comprising: a quarter-turn stop valve that is releasably insertable into a valve inlet shank that is insertable through an opening in a wall of the housing and is configured as an adaptor for connection of the stop valve to the water supply line;a plurality of O-rings establishing a watertight seal between the stop valve and the valve inlet shank;a retaining block that is threadedly secured to the housing adjacent to the stop valve opposite the valve inlet shank to retain the stop valve in watertight engagement with the valve inlet shank during installation and is removable to allow the stop valve to be pulled out of the valve inlet shank for replacement of the stop valve;further comprising a push-pull handle assembly attachable to the stop valve, the push-pull handle assembly comprising a single rod that is selectively pushed or pulled by a user to control operation of the stop valve between the fully open and fully closed positions;a removable faceplate through which the rod extends and through which a water outlet line is attachable to the stop valve; anda knob attached to a proximal end of the rod outwardly of the faceplate,wherein the faceplate and knob are paintable.
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