FLUID CONTROL VALVE

摘要

A fluid control valve for controlling the delivery of water includes a contr ol lever that is movable in two directions by rotation of the lever about two independent axes. The fluid control valve includes a valve body assembly with flow passageways and a housing assembly attached to the valve body assembly to define an interior space. A flow control mechanism positioned in the interior space is constructed to enable movement of the lever about a first axis for translating rotational movement into sliding motion of an upper disk against a lower dish to adjust the water temperature . Rotation of the lever in a second direction translates rotational movement into sliding motion of the upper disk in a second direction to control the water flow rate. A drag spri ng positioned as part of the control mechanism changes the frictional force or feel betwee n the two directions of lever movement.