Patent ID: 7979929
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
1. A faucet assembly comprising: a mounting plate adapted to be removably coupled to a mounting deck, the mounting plate including a first flange; an upper faucet assembly including a first valve housing supporting a bracket, the bracket having a cam slot configured to slidably receive the first flange of the mounting plate when the first valve housing is moved in a horizontal direction parallel to the mounting deck, the cam slot defined by opposing upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface inclined relative to the upper surface such that sliding movement of the bracket into the first flange causes a camming action forcing the upper faucet assembly down and locking the upper faucet assembly in a vertical position; and a locking mechanism including a lock bushing supported for movement relative to the mounting plate between lowered and raised positions, the lock bushing in the raised position configured to secure the upper faucet assembly by preventing sliding movement of the cam slot relative to the first flange.