Patent ID: 6082407
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: E03C,Y10T

Abstract:
An automatic faucet assembly rigidly affixed to a surface and electrically coupled to a means for controlling a fluid supply, the automatic faucet assembly comprising:a rigid chassis portion extending above the surface and having a means for discharging fluid at one end and a means for mounting on the surface at another end;a fluid conduit extending through the chassis portion and connecting the fluid discharge means with a fluid supply attached to the mounting means of the chassis portion;means for sensing the presence of a user of the faucet assembly, the sensing means being mounted on the chassis portion between the fluid discharge means and the mounting means;an electrical connector wire extending from the sensing means through an opening in the surface to an area below the surface, wherein the electrical connector wire electrically connects the sensing means to the fluid supply controlling means to turn on the fluid supply when the sensing means senses the presence of the user;means for supplying power to the sensing means, the power supply means being mounted on the chassis portion between the fluid discharge means and the mounting means;means for switching the power supply means to provide electrical power to the sensing means; anda removable cover portion connecting with the chassis portion to provide support and stability to the automatic faucet assembly and a sealed chamber for the fluid conduit, sensing means, electrical connector wire, and power supply means, wherein the switching means is mounted so that when the cover portion is connected to the chassis portion, the switching means enables the power supply means to provide electrical power to the sensing means.