Water faucet with triple-set controller

摘要

A faucet comprises a spout, and a valve assembly that can be positioned in at least three different positions so as to draw water from a cold water reservoir, a hot water reservoir and lukewarm water reservoir. The valve assembly may comprise three valves, one valve for opening and closing the flow of water between each valve and the reservoirs. The lukewarm water reservoir receives water from the cold water reservoir which sits therein and raises up to room temperature. At least one handle provides for controlling the valves of the faucet so as to draw water from each reservoir or simultaneously from at least two reservoirs. A plumbing system including the faucet, conduits for each reservoir and a lukewarm water reservoir is also provided.

主权项

1. A faucet comprising:
a spout; a valve assembly in fluid communication with the spout and being movable between at least a first position, a second position and a third position, the valve assembly providing for being in fluid communication with a cold water reservoir, a lukewarm water reservoir and a hot water reservoir; and at least one handle for moving the valve assembly between, the first, second and third positions; wherein when the valve assembly is positioned in the first, second and third positions, the valve assembly respectively draws water from the cold water reservoir, lukewarm water reservoir, and hot water reservoir.