Liquid dispensing LED nozzle

摘要

A dispenser is provided having a nozzle that can direct light down a stream of liquid exiting therefrom. The nozzle includes one or more features to promote a substantially laminar flow of liquid therethrough. This construction can allow the light to travel farther down the stream of liquid exiting the nozzle than in e.g., non-laminar flow. Such light transmission can allow the user to more accurately view the dispenser and liquid flow when filling a container with liquid.

主权项

1. A dispenser for dispensing a liquid, comprising:
a liquid supply; a nozzle in fluid communication with the liquid supply and defining an axial direction and a radial direction that are orthogonal to each other, the nozzle comprising
a first end along the axial direction;a second end downstream and opposite to the first end along the axial direction;a light source having at least a portion positioned between the first end and the second end;an annular liquid flow channel extending longitudinally along the axial direction between the first end to the second end and around the light source, the flow channel configured to promote a substantially laminar flow of liquid;a cone positioned upstream of the light source and in the flow channel, the cone having a tip directed towards the first end; anda plurality of contacts positioned along an outer surface of the nozzle and in electrical communication with the light source, the contacts configured to provide the light source with electrical power.