Patent ID: 6058971
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: E03C,F16K,F16L,Y02A,Y10T

Abstract:
A quick-connect diverter valve, comprising:an elongated body having an inlet end and an outlet end;a first chamber and a second chamber formed in the elongated body between the inlet end and the outlet end;an inlet passage formed in the body and connected to the first chamber;an outlet passage formed in the elongated body and connected to the outlet end;a further passage formed in the elongated body and connected between the first chamber and the second chamber;a spring biased movable collar mounted on the elongated body surrounding the inlet end;an outlet conduit connected to the elongated body and the first chamber;an inlet conduit connected to the elongated body and the second chamber; anda movable valve member held in the first chamber and selectively movable to divert water flowing through the inlet passage to either the outlet conduit or the further passage.