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Faucet channel structure and manufacturing methodRelated Patent Categories: Metal Working, Method Of Mechanical Manufacture, Gas And Water Specific Plumbing Component Making, Plumbing Fixture MakingFaucet channel structure and manufacturing method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060059686, Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a faucet channel structure and manufacturing method. In particular, the faucet channel structure and manufacturing method is applied to a faucet having a channel including a curved section, and includes a faucet body having an open channel and a channel lid to cover the open channel. Both the open channel and the channel lid have polished surfaces. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] There are various faucets with a channel hidden in the faucet on the market. The channel is formed with two straight sections or multiple straight sections. A few faucets comprise a cured channel. [0005] Due to the molding, the channel cannot be made with a smooth surface. Thus, the channel surface may be clogged with small particles. That causes sanitary concerns. [0006] The channels of the faucets are polished by drilling holes on the faucets and then milled. Finally, the drilled holes on the faucets are blocked. This design requires more manpower and its channel can only be made in a straight section without the possibility of curving shape. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] It is the primary advantage of the present invention to provide a faucet channel structure and manufacturing method, which provides a smooth surface in the channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [0009] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; and [0010] FIG. 3 is a diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a faucet body 1 and a channel lid 2. The faucet body 1 includes an open channel 11. (In the accompanying drawings, the channel 11 has a curved section.) The open channel 11 comprises a channel surface 111 and a pair of steps 112 at respective sides thereof. The channel surface 111 is polished to form a smooth surface. The channel lid 2 also comprises a channel surface 21 and a pair of steps 22 at respective sides thereof. The channel surface 21 is polished to form a smooth surface. [0012] As shown in FIG. 3, the present invention is to manufacture the faucet body 1 and the channel lid 2, separately. The channel surface 111 of the open channel 11 and the channel surface 21 of the channel lid 2 are polished to form a smooth surface, separately. The channel lid 2 is then placed on the top of the faucet body 1 with the steps 22 of the channel lid 2 engaging with the steps 112 of the open channel 11. Finally, the channel lid 2 is fastened to the faucet body 1. The faucet body 1 with the channel lid 2 is finally to be applied or electroplated on the surface. [0013] The open channel 11 of the present invention according to the above embodiment is a curved section. However, the shape is not limited to one curved section. It can be comprised of multiple curved sections as well in practice. The channel lid 2 may be formed with more than one piece. The faucet body 1 can be made by either forging or casting, and CNC process. The channel lid 2 can be made by drawing. Further, the fastening method of the faucet body 1 and the channel lid 2 may be in various methods, such as welding mortis and tenons, plain or dovetail dados, etc. Continue reading about Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method... Full patent description for Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Method for installing a valve member in an auxillary control valve device Next Patent Application: Apparatus and process for frame manufacture Industry Class: Metal working ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Faucet channel structure and manufacturing method patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13806 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Medical: Surgery , Surgery(2) , Surgery(3) , Drug , Drug(2) , Prosthesis , Dentistry 174 |
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