Abstract:
A water distributing device has one input pipe and two output pipes; a casing, and a turning rod located in the casing and turnable in the casing so as to provide a discharge of water in a first direction, a discharge of water in a second direction, a discharge of water in both directions with redistribution of a quantity of water, and a stopping of a flow of water.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention relates to a water distributing device for shower systems and operates for distribution of water from a showerhead to a hand-held shower element. 
   Devices of the above mentioned general type are known in the art. The existing devices provide distribution of water in only two directions. In addition, in this case in the system, a bracket for the hand-held shower element is provided separately. 
   In new shower systems there is a need to provide additional positions for distribution of water in two directions simultaneously, with the possibility of adjustment of water dosage according to the directions, as well as a complete shutoff of the device. However, these functions are not provided in the existing devices. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for water distribution, which is a further improvement of the existing devices. 
   In keeping with these objects and with others which will become apparent hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in a water distributing device for shower systems, comprising one input pipe and two output pipes; a casing, and a turning rod located in said casing and turnable in said casing so as to provide a discharge of water in a first direction, a discharge of water in a second direction, a discharge of water in both directions with redistribution of a quantity of water, and a stopping of a flow of water. 
   When the device is designed in accordance with the present invention, it has a construction with a four-position distributor with a built-in turnable holder or bracket, providing four ways water supply. 
   The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the present invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  is a view showing a longitudinal section of the inventive device taken along the line B-B; 
       FIG. 2  is a view showing a longitudinal section of the inventive device taken along the line A-A; 
       FIG. 3  is a view showing a transverse section of the inventive device in a position  1 ; 
       FIG. 4  is a view showing a transverse section of the inventive device in a position  2 ; 
       FIG. 5  is a view showing a transverse section of the inventive device in a position  3 ; 
       FIG. 6  is a transverse cross-section of the inventive device in a position  4 ; 
       FIG. 7  is a view showing a side cross-section of a casing of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 8  is a view showing an end view of the casing of the inventive device A; 
       FIG. 9  is an end view of a knob of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 10  is a side sectional view of the knob of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 11  is an end view of the bracket of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 12  is a sectional side view of the bracket of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 13  is a side view of a shaft of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 14  is a transverse section of the shaft of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 15  is an end view of a bushing of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 16  is a side sectional view of the bushing of the inventive device; 
       FIG. 17  is a view showing a section of a lock nut of the inventive device; and 
       FIG. 18  is a view showing a section of a fixator of the inventive device. 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   A device for distribution of water for shower systems has a casing which is identified with reference numeral  1  in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . A turnable rod  2  is located inside the casing  1  and has sealing rings  3 . It is connected with a handle  4 . A fixator  5  with an inner spring  6  is located in the casing. 
   An extension or bracket  7  is hingedly connected with the casing and pressed by a screw  8  and a bushing  9  to a side surface of the casing. The device has a lock nut  10 . 
   The casing  1  which is shown in detail in  FIGS. 7 and 8  is formed as a cylindrical reservoir  11  having three axes  12 ,  13 ,  14 , located at an angle of 90° relative to one another. An opening  15  and a cylindrical pipe  16  with a hexagon  17  and an opening  18  extends along the axis  12 . The pipe is located inside a cylindrical groove  19 . A flange  20  with an annular groove  21 , a cylindrical lug  22  with openings  23  and  24  are located in the front part of the casing. A flange  25  is provided on the rear part of the casing. 
   An inlet threaded opening  26  with an opening  27  and also an outlet opening  28  with a threaded pipe  29  extends along the axis  13  of the casing. 
   A second outlet opening  30  with a threaded pipe  31  extends along the axis  14  of the casing. 
   The handle  4  shown in  FIGS. 9 and 10  is configured as a hollow cover  32  with a flat bottom  33  provided with four part-spherical depressions  34 . The handle has a hub  35  with an inner opening  36  which has in a smaller opening limited by the planes  37 . The outer surface has rib-shaped grips  38  and a pointing projection  39 . At the end the handle has an annular  65 . 
   The bracket  7  shown in  FIGS. 11 and 12  has a cylindrical body  40  with a part-spherical surface  41 , having a built-in conical opening  42  which is open from one side  43 . The body is hollow and has a hub  44  with openings  45  and  46  in it. 
   The rod  2  shown in  FIGS. 13 and 14  is formed as a stepped element. It has a cylindrical surface  48  with two openings in its sender, namely a throughgoing opening  49  and a blind opening  50 . It has two portions  51  and  52 , for a sealing ring and reduced parts limited by planes  53 . 
   The bushing  9  shown in  FIGS. 15 and 16  has a central partition  54  with an opening  55 . A cylindrical opening  56  is located at one side of the partition, while a hexagonal opening  57  is located at the other side of the partition. 
   The lock nut  10  shown in  FIG. 17  is cylindrical and has a knurling  58  on an outer surface  59  with a cylindrical portion  60  and a threaded portion  61 . 
   The fixator  5  shown in  FIG. 8  is formed as a pin  62  with an inner opening  63  and a part-spherical surface  64  on its end. 
   The device is assembled in the following manner. 
   The rod  2  with the rubber seals  3  is introduced into the opening  15  of the casing  1  ( FIG. 7 ). Then, on the part  51  of the rod ( FIG. 13 ), the handle  4  ( FIG. 9 ,  FIG. 10 ) is placed with the hub  35 , the opening  36 , and fixed by the surfaces  37  and  53 . The handle is held on the casing by the annular grip  65  ( FIG. 10 ) in the grooves  21  of the casing  1  ( FIG. 7 ) by pressing-on. The bracket  7  is placed ( FIG. 11 ,  FIG. 12 ) on the axis of the body  16  ( FIG. 7 ) and fixed by the bushing  9  with the screw  8 . The hexagonal opening  57  ( FIG. 16 ) and the hexagonal portion  17  on the axis  16  ( FIG. 7 ,  FIG. 8 ) prevent unscrewing during turning of the bracket. The device is placed on the pipe with a taper thread  66  ( FIG. 2 ) and fixed in the working position by the lock nut  10 . 
   The operation of the device is carried out by turning of the handle  4  ( FIG. 2 ) over 360° with fixation of four positions shown in the drawings, namely: 
     FIG. 3  supply of water in two directions simultaneously, 
     FIG. 4  supply of water into the side outlet, 
     FIG. 5  supply of water into a direct outlet, 
     FIG. 6  stopping of the flow 
   It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, may also find a useful application in other types of constructions differing from the types described above. 
   While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in a four ways water distributing device, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
   Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.