An end effector for interfacing with a nozzle is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first end, which includes a receptacle. The end effector comprises one or more retention features positioned along a perimeter of the receptacle, where each of the one or more retention features is movable between a first position and a second position. Each of the one or more retention features is configured to lock the nozzle by securing onto a corresponding one of the one or more nozzle retention features in the first position, and to release the nozzle in the second position. The end effector may further comprise one or more actuators and a first channel, which includes a first inlet and a first outlet. A method of using an end effector to interface with a nozzle is also disclosed.

The invention relates to the technical field of bath products and provides a faucet. The faucet comprises a water outlet part and a rotatable water outlet assembly. A water outlet end of the water outlet part is arranged horizontally, and the rotatable water outlet assembly is connected to the water outlet end. The water outlet assembly is rotatably arranged in the water outlet end and can rotate to allow water to be discharged upwards, downwards, leftwards, rightwards, forwards or backwards; in addition, the water outlet assembly can be pushed into the horizontal water outlet end to occupy less space when not used and to be protected.

An elliptical and funnel-shaped jet nozzle structure includes a plurality of elliptical tapered diversion channels, a plurality of elliptical jet nozzles and a conveyer belt. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical tapered diversion channels is 1-5 mm. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical jet nozzles is 1-5 mm. A thickness of the conveyer belt is 1-5 mm. The elliptical tapered diversion channel is a hollow elliptical truncated cone and it includes an upper opening and a lower opening. The upper opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an elliptical opening, and the lower opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an inlet of the elliptical jet nozzle. The elliptical jet nozzle is a hollow elliptical cylinder.

An elliptical and funnel-shaped jet nozzle structure includes a plurality of elliptical tapered diversion channels, a plurality of elliptical jet nozzles and a conveyer belt. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical tapered diversion channels is 1-5 mm. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical jet nozzles is 1-5 mm. A thickness of the conveyer belt is 1-5 mm. The elliptical tapered diversion channel is a hollow elliptical truncated cone and it includes an upper opening and a lower opening. The upper opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an elliptical opening, and the lower opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an inlet of the elliptical jet nozzle. The elliptical jet nozzle is a hollow elliptical cylinder.

A water fountain apparatus having a controller with an input panel and running a computer application program having a communication protocol where the controller is communicatively coupled to a submersible assembly. The submersible assembly further includes a servo controller electrically coupled to the controller and being configured to transmit and receive control and power signals. The servo controller is further electrically coupled to a servo or stepper motor, operable to receive control signals from the servo controller to cause it to step clockwise or counterclockwise in steps or increments. The servo motor is coupled to a ball within a ball valve assembly via a servo shaft. The ball valve is operable to open a conduit from a manifold through one of two egress ports, or partially through both egress ports. The manifold is coupled to a pump.

A water fountain apparatus having a controller with an input panel and running a computer application program having a communication protocol where the controller is communicatively coupled to a submersible assembly. The submersible assembly further includes a servo controller electrically coupled to the controller and being configured to transmit and receive control and power signals. The servo controller is further electrically coupled to a servo or stepper motor, operable to receive control signals from the servo controller to cause it to step clockwise or counterclockwise in steps or increments. The servo motor is coupled to a ball within a ball valve assembly via a servo shaft. The ball valve is operable to open a conduit from a manifold through one of two egress ports, or partially through both egress ports. The manifold is coupled to a pump.

The disclosure provides methods and probes used to dispense flowable materials from a packaged source, such as a bag in box container. The probes are adapted to engage with one or more dispensing components, for example, spouts, faucets, caps, bags, boxes, or other dispensing components. The disclosure also provides methods of using the probe, including connecting the probe to one or more dispensing components, for example flip caps, and methods of dispensing the packaged flowable material.

The disclosure provides methods and probes used to dispense flowable materials from a packaged source, such as a bag in box container. The probes are adapted to engage with one or more dispensing components, for example, spouts, faucets, caps, bags, boxes, or other dispensing components. The disclosure also provides methods of using the probe, including connecting the probe to one or more dispensing components, for example flip caps, and methods of dispensing the packaged flowable material.

A fountain apparatus (100) includes a submersible pump (1), a water supply pipe (2) including one end connected to a discharge port (13b) of the submersible pump (1), a rotating mechanism (5) including a rotating shaft (51) and a water jet nozzle (50) configured to jet water supplied through the water supply pipe (2), and a support mechanism (4) provided at the other end of the water supply pipe (2) and configured to rotatably support the rotating mechanism (5) via the rotating shaft (51). The water jet nozzle (50) includes a first jet nozzle (53) configured to jet the water in a jetting direction having a propulsive force component in a circumferential direction of the rotating shaft (51).

Process inserts, assemblies, and related methods for use in monitoring high velocity fluids or supporting instruments that monitor and manage high velocity fluids are disclosed. Exemplary inserts include a head having a cavity for receiving an instrument, a shank, and an integral flange. The shank includes an elongated body having a first end disposed proximate to the head, a free end opposite the first end, and a threaded portion spaced apart from the first and free ends. Exemplary process insert assemblies include a process insert having a shank and a threaded support disposed around the shank. Methods of making and using process inserts are also disclosed. For example, a method of installing a process insert on a container includes inserting the free end of the process insert in the interior volume of a container containing a high velocity fluid.