Fluid delivery system for use with water discharge fixture

摘要

The invention provides a fluid delivery assembly for use with a water discharge fixture, such as a faucet. The fluid delivery assembly includes a tube assembly, a housing and a retaining assembly. The fluid delivery assembly provides for water flow from hot and cold water inlets to the faucet. The fluid delivery assembly may be assembled by hand without the need for tools, allowing for easy replacement of the fluid delivery assembly without the need to disassemble the faucet assembly, or to replace the entire faucet assembly.

主权项

1. A fluid delivery assembly (300) for use with a fluid discharge fixture, the fluid delivery assembly (300) comprising:
a housing (320) comprising at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet; at least one tube assembly (310) defining at least one fluid flow path, wherein a first portion (340) of the tube assembly (310) is configured to connect to a fluid source line, and wherein a second portion (350) of the tube assembly (310) is configured to connect to the housing (320); and a retaining assembly (330) to secure the tube assembly (310) and the housing (320), wherein a securing member (375) of the retaining assembly (330) is configured to be engaged or disengaged by hand without the use of tools, and wherein the housing (320), the tube assembly (310) and the securing member (375) are separate components that are not integrally formed together.