Integrated faucet assembly with pull down sprayer and power scrubber

Abstract

A faucet assembly with a retractable spray head capable of spraying or dispensing fluid through different nozzles and removably coupling to a cleaning module. Once attached, a cleaning module may assist a user in a cleaning operation. Both the nozzles and the cleaning module may be activated through an actuating mechanism of the faucet assembly. In one example, the actuating mechanism may selectively operate the nozzles to allow for different spray types, e.g., an oxygenated sweep, laminar flow, etc. Additionally, the actuating mechanism may also engage a motor of the spray head to impart movement, e.g., rotational, lateral, swirling, etc., to the attached cleaning module. Once a cleaning operation is completed, a pulling force may be applied to break the magnetic connection and decouple the module from the spray head.

1 . A faucet assembly, comprising:
 a spray head having a first plurality of nozzles and a second plurality of nozzles, the first plurality of nozzles configured to perform a first fluid dispersal operation, the second plurality of nozzles configured to perform a second fluid dispersal operation;   a hose coupled to the spray head and configured to deliver fluid to the spray head, wherein the spray head and the hose are configured to extend outward and retract inward;   a cleaning module configured to remove debris and particulates from kitchenware;   a connector coupled to the spray head and configured to removably couple the spray head to the cleaning module; and   an actuating mechanism configured to operate the first plurality of nozzles and the second plurality of nozzles, the actuating mechanism comprising a motor configured to drive movement of the cleaning module through the connector.   
     
     
         2 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a coupling mechanism positioned between the spray head and the hose, wherein the spray head is configured to receive fluid through the coupling mechanism from the hose. 
     
     
         3 . The faucet assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more electrical terminals for supplying electricity to the spray head and the actuating mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first fluid dispersal operation and the second fluid dispersal operation comprise one of an aerated stream, a laminar stream, and a spray stream. 
     
     
         5 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of nozzles are positioned proximal an outer circumference of the spray head and the second plurality of nozzles are positioned distal the outer circumference of the spray head. 
     
     
         6 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the connector is configured to magnetically couple the spray head to the cleaning module. 
     
     
         7 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning module comprises a receiving body including an inlet for coupling the receiving body to the connector, the cleaning module further comprising one or more projectiles to facilitate debris and particulate removal from kitchenware. 
     
     
         8 . The faucet assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more projectiles are positioned proximate one or more openings in the receiving body, the receiving body comprising one or more fluid jets configured to disperse fluid through the one or more openings and onto the one or more projectiles during operation of the cleaning module. 
     
     
         9 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the actuating mechanism comprises at least one controller for operating at least one of the first plurality of nozzles, the second plurality of nozzles, and the motor. 
     
     
         10 . The faucet assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the spray head further comprises a side sprayer configured to disperse steam through an outlet defined in the spray head. 
     
     
         11 . A faucet assembly, comprising:
 a spray head configured to dispense fluid therefrom, the spray head comprising a plurality of nozzles configured to alternate between a first fluid dispensing operation and a second fluid dispensing operation using a nozzle controller;   a cleaning module removably coupled to the spray head; and   an actuating mechanism configured to drive movement of the cleaning module using a motor,   wherein the spray head is configured to extend outward and retract inward, wherein the cleaning module is driven by the motor.   
     
     
         12 . The faucet assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the cleaning module comprises a receiving body coupled to the spray head, the cleaning module further comprising one or more projectiles to facilitate debris and particulate removal from kitchenware. 
     
     
         13 . The faucet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the one or more projectiles are positioned proximate one or more openings in the receiving body, the receiving body comprising one or more fluid jets configured to disperse fluid through the one or more openings and onto the one or more projectiles during operation of the cleaning module. 
     
     
         14 . The faucet assembly of  claim 11 , further comprising a coupling mechanism positioned between the spray head and the hose, wherein the spray head is configured to receive fluid through the coupling mechanism and the hose, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more electrical terminals for supplying electricity to the spray head and the actuating mechanism. 
     
     
         15 . The faucet assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the first fluid dispensing operation and the second fluid dispensing operation comprise one of an aerated stream, a laminar stream, and a spray stream. 
     
     
         16 . The faucet assembly of  claim 11 , further comprising a motor controller for operating the motor and driving movement of the cleaning module. 
     
     
         17 . The faucet assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the nozzle controller comprises at least one nozzle button configured to alternate the plurality of nozzles between the first fluid dispensing operation and the second fluid dispensing operation. 
     
     
         18 . A faucet assembly, comprising:
 a spray head configured to dispense therefrom, the spray head comprising a plurality of nozzles configured to alternate between a first fluid dispensing operation and a second fluid dispensing operation using a nozzle controller; and   a coupling mechanism positioned between the spray head and the hose, the coupling mechanism comprising one or more electrical terminals for supplying electricity to the spray head,   wherein the spray head further comprises a side sprayer configured to dispense steam through an outlet defined in the spray head.   
     
     
         19 . The faucet assembly of  claim 18 , further comprising a cleaning module and an actuating mechanism, the cleaning module being magnetically coupled to the spray head, the actuating mechanism being configured to drive movement of the cleaning module using a motor, wherein the cleaning module defines an opening that steam from the side sprayer is dispersed through. 
     
     
         20 . The faucet assembly of  claim 18 , further comprising a cleaning module and an actuating mechanism, the cleaning module being magnetically coupled to the spray head, the actuating mechanism being configured to drive movement of the cleaning module using a motor, wherein the cleaning module comprises one or more projectiles configured to remove debris and particulates from kitchenware when the cleaning module is driven by the motor.