Patent ID: 6086045
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: F16K

Abstract:
A tap attached to one end of a water pipe or a connecting pipe of a water dispenser, for controlling the flow of water or liquid by opening and closing an outlet by the operation of a handle actuated by leverage, the tap comprising:a body having a shaft with a compression spring, connected to a packing used for opening and closing the outlet, and a lid serving to support a support point when turning on or off the tap;a push handle mounted on an upper portion of the body and having a shaft connecting boss coupled to a front end of the shaft, a downward rotation stopper, an upward rotation stopper, a push portion, and a race formed on its middle; andan auxiliary handle, actuated by a hinge boss that fits into the race formed at the middle of the push handle, for varying the support point of the push handle according to its two-stage operation, a circular support wheel provided to one side of the auxiliary handle and a compression portion provided to its other side, such that pivoting of the compression portion toward an underside of the push handle chances a position of the support wheel so as to place the support point of the push handle on an upper portion of the lid and allow opening of the packing with safety.