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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2019
Beijing Kohler Ltd., Beijing, CN;
Guangyin Huang, Guang Xi Province, CN;
Beijing Kohler Ltd., Beijing, CN;
Abstract
A showerhead structure that includes a spherical member having an internal fluid passage that extends in a longitudinal direction, a pivot assembly, and a showerhead assembly. The pivot assembly includes a sleeve encircling a first portion of the spherical member with a first gap between at least a part of the sleeve and the first portion; a locating ring encircling a second portion of the spherical member with a second gap between at least a part of the locating ring and the second portion; and a gasket disposed between the sleeve and the locating ring in the longitudinal direction, wherein a portion of the gasket contacts the spherical member. The showerhead assembly is freely rotatable relative to and about the spherical member through the pivot assembly, so that the showerhead automatically adjusts to a horizontal position due to gravity.