Patent ID: 6276659
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
A valve comprising:a body having an inlet for connecting with a water source, an outlet selectively communicating with the inlet and a chamber defined for receiving therein a piston assembly for controlling the communication between the inlet and the outlet;a pushbutton assembly received in the chamber relative to the piston assembly for controlling actuation of the piston assembly; anda linkage provided between the piston assembly and the pushbutton assembly to drive movement of a piston in the chamber;wherein the piston assembly further comprises:an abutting member for receiving therein a first distal end of the linkage after extending through the piston;a first spring a first end of which engages with the abutting member; andan outer cover threadingly engaged with the body to cover a first opening of the chamber and to enclose the first spring, the abutting member and the piston in the chamber.