Selectable spray tap

Abstract

A faucet is provided herein that may include a selectable spray mechanism, which, when activated, causes a spray pattern of the water to adjust. The faucet may include an inlet for introducing water into the faucet and a spout for providing the water to a user. The selectable spray mechanism may include: a first outlet chamber coupled to a first outlet route; a second outlet chamber coupled to a second outlet route; a shuttle for opening at least one of the first outlet chamber and the second outlet chamber; a spring surrounding a base of the shuttle; and a button coupled to the shuttle. When the button is pressed, the spring may contract, causing the shuttle to translate in a downward direction to open the second outlet chamber and cause water to flow out of the spout via the second outlet route.

1 . A faucet comprising:
 an inlet for introducing water into the faucet;   a spout for providing the water to a user;   a handle for activating or deactivating flow of the water from the inlet to spout; and   a selectable spray mechanism which, when activated, causes a spray pattern of the water to adjust.   
     
     
         2 . The faucet of  claim 1 , wherein the selectable spray mechanism includes:
 a first outlet chamber coupled to a first outlet route;   a second outlet chamber coupled to a second outlet route;   a shuttle for opening at least one of the first outlet chamber and the second outlet chamber;   a spring surrounding a base of the shuttle; and   a button coupled to the shuttle.   
     
     
         3 . The faucet of  claim 2 , wherein, when the button is pressed, the spring contracts, causing the shuttle to translate in a downward direction to open the second outlet chamber and to close the first outlet chamber, and the water flows out of the spout via the second outlet route. 
     
     
         4 . The faucet of  claim 2 , wherein, when the faucet is turned off, the spring expands, causing the shuttle to translate in an upward direction to open the first outlet chamber and to close the second outlet chamber, and the water flows out of the spout via the first outlet route. 
     
     
         5 . The faucet of  claim 2 , wherein translation of the button causes translation of the shuttle. 
     
     
         6 . The faucet of  claim 1 , wherein the spray pattern is one of a forceful spray or a laminar spray. 
     
     
         7 . The faucet of  claim 2 , wherein the first outlet route includes a first flow regulator for regulating a flow rate of water flowing through the first outlet route. 
     
     
         8 . The faucet of  claim 1 , wherein the spout includes a plurality of outlets for providing the water via the spray pattern. 
     
     
         9 . A faucet comprising:
 an inlet for introducing water into the faucet;   a plurality of outlets for providing the water to a user; and   a selectable spray mechanism including a spring that expands or contracts based upon activation of the selectable spray mechanism;   wherein, when the spring is expanded, a first spray pattern is provided via the plurality of outlets; and   wherein, when the spring is contracted, a second spray pattern is provided via the plurality of outlets.   
     
     
         10 . The faucet of  claim 9 , wherein the selectable spray mechanism includes:
 a first outlet chamber coupled to a first outlet route;   a second outlet chamber coupled to a second outlet route;   a shuttle for opening at least one of the first outlet chamber and the second outlet chamber; and   a button coupled to the shuttle;   wherein the spring surrounds a base of the shuttle.   
     
     
         11 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein, when the button is pressed, the spring contracts, causing the shuttle to translate in a downward direction to open the second outlet chamber and to close the first outlet chamber, and the water flows out of the spout via the second outlet route. 
     
     
         12 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein, when the faucet is turned off, the spring expands, causing the shuttle to translate in an upward direction to open the first outlet chamber and to close the second outlet chamber, and the water flows out of the spout via the first outlet route. 
     
     
         13 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein translation of the button causes translation of the shuttle. 
     
     
         14 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein translation of the shuttle causes translation of the button. 
     
     
         15 . The faucet of  claim 9 , wherein the first spray pattern is a forceful spray and the second spray pattern is a laminar spray. 
     
     
         16 . The faucet of  claim 10 , wherein the first outlet route includes a first flow regulator for regulating a flow rate of water flowing through the first outlet route. 
     
     
         17 . A selectable spray mechanism comprising:
 a first outlet chamber for receiving fluid from an inlet;   a second outlet chamber for receiving fluid from the inlet;   a shuttle for opening at least one of the first outlet chamber and the second outlet chamber;   a button coupled to the shuttle;   when the button is pressed, the shuttle translates in a downward direction to open the second outlet chamber and to close the first outlet chamber.   
     
     
         18 . The selectable spray mechanism of  claim 17 , wherein the first outlet chamber is coupled to a first outlet route, and wherein the second outlet chamber is coupled to a second outlet route. 
     
     
         19 . The selectable spray mechanism of  claim 18 , wherein, when the button is pressed, the fluid from the second outlet chamber flows to the second outlet route. 
     
     
         20 . The selectable spray mechanism of  claim 17 , further comprising a spring surrounding a base of the shuttle, wherein translation of the button causes translation of the shuttle, and wherein the spring biases the shuttle to a first position.