Faucet with integrated soap dispenser
A faucet having an integrated dispensing device is provided. The faucet includes a center shaft centered on an axis, a handle portion extending away from the center shaft at a first angle and coupled to the center shaft, and a dispensing device rotatably coupled to the center shaft about the axis. The dispensing device includes a dispensing body and a dispensing arm. The dispensing body defines a first end proximate to the handle portion and a second end opposite the first end. The dispensing arm is coupled with the dispensing body and extends away from the dispensing body at a second angle, the second angle being the same as the first angle.
1 . A faucet comprising:
a center shaft centered on an axis, the axis transverse to a mounting deck on which the faucet is installed;
a base, including:
a handle portion extending away from the center shaft and coupled to the center shaft, the handle portion defining an outer handle surface; and
a dispensing device rotatably coupled to the center shaft about the axis, the dispensing device comprising:
a dispensing body defining a first end proximate to the handle portion, and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end is configured to interface with the mounting deck; and
a dispensing arm coupled to the dispensing body and extending away from the dispensing body, the dispensing arm defining an outer arm surface,
the dispensing device rotatable with respect to the handle portion from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the dispensing arm is arranged below the handle portion such that the outer arm surface and the outer handle surface define at least 95% of a perimeter of a rounded polygon cross-sectional shape of the dispensing arm and the handle portion; and
a neck extending from the base to a spray head configured to deliver water from the faucet,
wherein the dispensing device is configured to receive the center shaft, the dispensing body defining an unbroken annular body centered on the axis.
2 . The faucet of claim 1 , wherein:
the dispensing arm further comprises a first engagement surface contiguous with the first end of the dispensing body; and
the handle portion further comprises a second engagement surface proximate to the first end of the dispensing body and in the first position the second engagement surface is abutting the first engagement surface.
3 . The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing arm has a geometry that is complementary to a geometry of the handle portion such that in the first position the dispensing arm nests with the handle portion to form a continuous visual surface.
4 . The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing arm further comprises:
a sensor positioned within the dispensing arm and coupled with the dispensing arm; and
a sensor interface positioned on the outer arm surface;
wherein the sensor sends a signal to discharge a fluid from the dispensing arm when the sensor interface is engaged.
5 . The faucet of claim 4 , wherein the sensor interface is hidden from view when the dispensing arm is nested with the handle portion.
6 . The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the handle portion extends at a first angle relative to the axis and the dispensing arm extends at a second angle relative to the axis, wherein the first angle and the second angle are between 60 degrees and 80 degrees, inclusive.
7 . The faucet of claim 1 , wherein the first position and the second position are separated by less than 360 rotational degrees in either rotational direction.
8 . A faucet comprising:
a center shaft centered on an axis, the axis transverse to a mounting deck on which the faucet is installed;
a base, including:
a handle portion extending away from the center shaft, the handle portion including a control lever positioned opposite the center shaft and at a distal end of the handle portion, the control lever configured to facilitate a flow of water through the center shaft, the handle portion defining an outer handle surface; and
a dispensing device rotatably coupled to the center shaft about the axis, comprising:
a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end is configured to interface with the mounting deck; and
an arm coupled to the body proximate to the first end, the arm comprising a nozzle, a sensor positioned within the arm and coupled to the arm, and a sensor interface operable to actuate the sensor positioned within the arm, the arm defining an outer arm surface,
the dispensing device rotatable with respect to the handle portion from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the arm is arranged below the handle portion such that the outer arm surface and the outer handle surface define at least 95% of a perimeter of a rounded polygon cross-sectional shape of the arm and the handle portion; and
a neck extending from the base to a spray head configured to deliver water from the faucet,
wherein the dispensing device is configured to receive the center shaft, the body of the dispensing device defining an unbroken annular body centered on the axis.
9 . The faucet of claim 8 , further comprising a conduit configured to receive a fluid from a fluid reservoir and deliver the fluid to the arm.
10 . The faucet of claim 8 , further comprising a faucet controller, the faucet controller operatively coupled to the sensor and configured to receive a signal from the sensor.
11 . The faucet of claim 8 , wherein the sensor is a push button, and the sensor interface further comprises a projection configured to interface with the sensor.
12 . The faucet of claim 8 , wherein the body is rotatable and operable in a plurality of positions.
13 . A faucet comprising:
a center shaft defining a central axis, the central axis transverse to a mounting deck on which the faucet is installed;
a base, including:
a handle portion extending away from the center shaft and coupled to the center shaft, the handle portion including a control lever positioned opposite the center shaft and at a distal end of the handle portion, the control lever configured to facilitate a flow of water through the center shaft, the handle portion defining an outer handle surface; and
a dispensing device rotatably coupled to the center shaft and arranged below the handle portion, the dispensing device positionable between a nested position and a use position and comprising:
a dispensing body defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end is configured to interface with the mounting deck, and
a dispensing arm coupled to the dispensing body proximate to and extending orthogonally away from the dispensing body, the dispensing arm comprising:
a sensor coupled within the dispensing arm and configured to send a signal to a controller to discharge a fluid from the dispensing arm;
a first sensor interface operable to actuate the sensor when the dispensing device is in either one of the nested position and the use position;
a second sensor interface operable to actuate the sensor when the dispensing device is in the use position; and
an outer arm surface,
the dispensing device rotatable with respect to the handle portion between the nested position to the use position, wherein in the nested position the dispensing arm is arranged below the handle portion such that the outer arm surface and the outer handle surface define at least 95% of a perimeter of a rounded polygon cross-sectional shape of the dispensing arm and the handle portion; and
a neck extending from the base to a spray head configured to deliver water from the faucet,
wherein the dispensing device is configured to receive the center shaft, the dispensing body defining an unbroken annular body centered on the central axis.
14 . The faucet of claim 13 , wherein in the nested position the second sensor interface is hidden from view.
15 . The faucet of claim 13 , further comprising a detent operably coupled between the center shaft and the dispensing device, the detent configured to maintain the dispensing device in one of the nested position and the use position.
16 . The faucet of claim 13 , wherein the dispensing arm extends away from the dispensing body at an angle, the angle being between 60 rotational degrees and 80 rotational degrees, inclusive.