CA1094753A - Quick release toilet seat mounting - Google Patents
Quick release toilet seat mountingInfo
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- CA1094753A CA1094753A CA303,747A CA303747A CA1094753A CA 1094753 A CA1094753 A CA 1094753A CA 303747 A CA303747 A CA 303747A CA 1094753 A CA1094753 A CA 1094753A
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- Prior art keywords
- toilet seat
- posts
- bowl
- fastener
- toilet
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
- A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
- A47K13/26—Mounting devices for seats or covers
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- Toilet Supplies (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A clamp is provided for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl. A threaded post is securely bolted into each of the holes in the flange portion of the rear of the upper part of the bowl so that the top portion of the post extends out beyond the upper part of the bowl. This top portion is for example in the nature of a spherical projection. Fasteners, each having a socket for mateably receiving one of these projections and securing it therein against unpur-poseful disengagement, are associated with the toilet seat, and may rotatably engage the hinge shaft found to the rear of many types of toilet seats. By pulling up on the rear of the toilet seat or the fasteners, the fasteners and the projec-tions are disengaged, thereby detaching the toilet seat from its position on the top part of the bowl. This device, by permitting such easy disengagement of the toilet seat, facilitates cleaning and hygiene.
A clamp is provided for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl. A threaded post is securely bolted into each of the holes in the flange portion of the rear of the upper part of the bowl so that the top portion of the post extends out beyond the upper part of the bowl. This top portion is for example in the nature of a spherical projection. Fasteners, each having a socket for mateably receiving one of these projections and securing it therein against unpur-poseful disengagement, are associated with the toilet seat, and may rotatably engage the hinge shaft found to the rear of many types of toilet seats. By pulling up on the rear of the toilet seat or the fasteners, the fasteners and the projec-tions are disengaged, thereby detaching the toilet seat from its position on the top part of the bowl. This device, by permitting such easy disengagement of the toilet seat, facilitates cleaning and hygiene.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a clamp for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl, and more particularly relates to a toilet seat clamp which permits ready removal of the seat from its mounting on the toilet bowl, for ex-ample when it is desired to clean the toilet bowl or toilet seat-lid mechanism.
Modern day toilet seats, in North America, are often, if not usually, secured to the flanged portion about the top of the toilet bowl by means of posts, which are rotatably secured to the rear of the toilet seat. These posts are bolted through holes in the flanged portion of the toilet bowl at the rear thereof. While this type of assembly permits a toilet seat to be raised, it does not permit the seat to be readily removed to facilitate cleaning at the rear of the toilet bowl, particularly around the area between these posts.
Toilet seat securing mechanisms which permit de~achment of the toilet seat from its secured position on top of the toilet bowl by simply appropriately pulling on the toilet seat are known in the art. For example, United States Patents Nos. 3,550,164 of J. W. Pease, issued December 29, 1970, and 3,038,173 of J. R. Turek, et. al., issued June 12, 1962 both describe magnetic fasteners which are secured to the toilet bowl and which releasably hold corresponding members associated with the toilet seat.
2Q Cook, United States Patent No. 2,204,100, issued June 11, 1940, des-cribes an alternative toilet seat holder having U-shaped members which are secured to and extend from the tops of the posts which are bolted in the spaced holes in the flanged portion to the rear of the toilet bowl. These U-shaped members vertically receive the hinge shaft at the back of the toilet seat. Such a fasten-ing means is, however, somewhat unsteady and insecure, offering no resistance against unintentional upward displacement, for example during raising of the lid of the toilet seat.
Brooks, United States Patent No. 3,063,063, issued November 13, 1962 describes and illustrates a further type of releasable toilet seat post coupling having a releasable post, which fits through the spaced holes in the flanged por-.~
tion to the resr of the toilet bowl into a socket member which is bolted there-below. This device however requires a relatively sophisticated type of socket, made from a number of components, as well as a carefully machined post which has a notch carefully formed and positioned to mate with a bearing which is held in the socket. This type of socket arrangement can easily become not only non-functional but also unsanitary - by dirt and debris accumulating within the sockets.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simpler, more economical quick action clamp for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl than these prior art devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a clamp is provided for detachably securing a toilet seat with a hinge shaft to a toilee bowl with two spaced vertical holes in the flanged portion of the rear of the upper part of the bowl. The clamp comprises first members consisting of posts and means to secure each of the posts in seated engagement within one of the vertical holes so that the top portion of the posts projects out beyond the upper part of the bowl. The top portion of each of the posts is formed to matably and releasably snap into a socket in the base of a second, fastener member associated with the toilet seat, and secure it against unpurposeful disengagement. The fastener may further be provided with a means for rotatably engaging the hinge shaft located to the rear of many types of toilet seats.
The top portion of the post is preferably spherically shaped to fit into and be engaged by a spherically shaped socket in the bottom of the fastener. The members may for example be molded from any appropriate durable, flexible plastic or other suitable material.
The clamp according to the present invention permits ready disengagement of the toilet seat from the toilet bowl, merely by a quick upward pull on the fastener or on the rear of the toilet seat to disengage the two members. The members cooperate to securely hold the toilet seat in place until disengagement is desired.
~094753 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a section of a toilet bowl and toilet seat having a clamp according to the present invention, shown in detached arrangement;
Figure 2 is a section view along lines II-II of Figure l;
Figure 3 is a section view of an alternative embodiment of a clamp according to the present invention.
In the Figures, similar features have been given similar reference numerals.
While the invention will be described in connection with example embodi-ments thereof, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the inven-tion to those embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alterna-tives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Turning to Figures 1 and 2 there is shown a clamp 2 for detachably securing a toilet seat 4 with a hinge shaft 6 to a toilet bowl 8 having two spaced holes 10 in the flanged portion 12 of the upper part of the bowl. The clamp has a post 14 bolted, by means of nut 16 and washer 18, firmly in position through flanged portion 12 of toilet bowl 8 (Figure 2). The upper end of post 14 is formed into spherical projection 20 (shown to be pointed in Figure 3). A mating fastener 22 is provided having a socket 24 for mateably, releasably receiving spherical pro;ection 20 or pointed projection 20 (Figure 3) and securing it therein against unpurposeful disengagement. For greater rigidity when the parts of the clamp are in mated position, the bottom surface of fastener 22 rests on the upper surface of flanged portion 12 of the bowl. To assist in gripping the fasten-er or in widening the socket of the fastener to facilitate release of the post projection therefrom, fastener 22 is provided with finger grip means 25. Fastener 22 is further provided with extension 26 and hole 50 therein for pivotably receiv-ing hinge shaft 26 of toilet seat 4 and the toilet lid (not shown).
When it is desired to remove toilet seat 4 and its lid from position on top of toilet bowl 8, for example to clean or otherwise service the toilet bowl, an appropriate upward tug on finger grip means 25 or on the rear of the toilet seat 4 and lid 30 will disengage projection 20 from fastener 22 to detach the seat and lid. Conversely, to reattach seat 4 and the lid to the top of toilet bowl 8, all that is required is to snap fastener 22 back into engagement with extension 20.
Thus it is apparent that there has been provided in accordance with the present invention a releasable toilet seat clamp that fully satisfies the objects, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with an example embodiment thereof, it is evident that many alterna-tives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.
This invention relates to a clamp for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl, and more particularly relates to a toilet seat clamp which permits ready removal of the seat from its mounting on the toilet bowl, for ex-ample when it is desired to clean the toilet bowl or toilet seat-lid mechanism.
Modern day toilet seats, in North America, are often, if not usually, secured to the flanged portion about the top of the toilet bowl by means of posts, which are rotatably secured to the rear of the toilet seat. These posts are bolted through holes in the flanged portion of the toilet bowl at the rear thereof. While this type of assembly permits a toilet seat to be raised, it does not permit the seat to be readily removed to facilitate cleaning at the rear of the toilet bowl, particularly around the area between these posts.
Toilet seat securing mechanisms which permit de~achment of the toilet seat from its secured position on top of the toilet bowl by simply appropriately pulling on the toilet seat are known in the art. For example, United States Patents Nos. 3,550,164 of J. W. Pease, issued December 29, 1970, and 3,038,173 of J. R. Turek, et. al., issued June 12, 1962 both describe magnetic fasteners which are secured to the toilet bowl and which releasably hold corresponding members associated with the toilet seat.
2Q Cook, United States Patent No. 2,204,100, issued June 11, 1940, des-cribes an alternative toilet seat holder having U-shaped members which are secured to and extend from the tops of the posts which are bolted in the spaced holes in the flanged portion to the rear of the toilet bowl. These U-shaped members vertically receive the hinge shaft at the back of the toilet seat. Such a fasten-ing means is, however, somewhat unsteady and insecure, offering no resistance against unintentional upward displacement, for example during raising of the lid of the toilet seat.
Brooks, United States Patent No. 3,063,063, issued November 13, 1962 describes and illustrates a further type of releasable toilet seat post coupling having a releasable post, which fits through the spaced holes in the flanged por-.~
tion to the resr of the toilet bowl into a socket member which is bolted there-below. This device however requires a relatively sophisticated type of socket, made from a number of components, as well as a carefully machined post which has a notch carefully formed and positioned to mate with a bearing which is held in the socket. This type of socket arrangement can easily become not only non-functional but also unsanitary - by dirt and debris accumulating within the sockets.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simpler, more economical quick action clamp for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl than these prior art devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a clamp is provided for detachably securing a toilet seat with a hinge shaft to a toilee bowl with two spaced vertical holes in the flanged portion of the rear of the upper part of the bowl. The clamp comprises first members consisting of posts and means to secure each of the posts in seated engagement within one of the vertical holes so that the top portion of the posts projects out beyond the upper part of the bowl. The top portion of each of the posts is formed to matably and releasably snap into a socket in the base of a second, fastener member associated with the toilet seat, and secure it against unpurposeful disengagement. The fastener may further be provided with a means for rotatably engaging the hinge shaft located to the rear of many types of toilet seats.
The top portion of the post is preferably spherically shaped to fit into and be engaged by a spherically shaped socket in the bottom of the fastener. The members may for example be molded from any appropriate durable, flexible plastic or other suitable material.
The clamp according to the present invention permits ready disengagement of the toilet seat from the toilet bowl, merely by a quick upward pull on the fastener or on the rear of the toilet seat to disengage the two members. The members cooperate to securely hold the toilet seat in place until disengagement is desired.
~094753 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a section of a toilet bowl and toilet seat having a clamp according to the present invention, shown in detached arrangement;
Figure 2 is a section view along lines II-II of Figure l;
Figure 3 is a section view of an alternative embodiment of a clamp according to the present invention.
In the Figures, similar features have been given similar reference numerals.
While the invention will be described in connection with example embodi-ments thereof, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the inven-tion to those embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alterna-tives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Turning to Figures 1 and 2 there is shown a clamp 2 for detachably securing a toilet seat 4 with a hinge shaft 6 to a toilet bowl 8 having two spaced holes 10 in the flanged portion 12 of the upper part of the bowl. The clamp has a post 14 bolted, by means of nut 16 and washer 18, firmly in position through flanged portion 12 of toilet bowl 8 (Figure 2). The upper end of post 14 is formed into spherical projection 20 (shown to be pointed in Figure 3). A mating fastener 22 is provided having a socket 24 for mateably, releasably receiving spherical pro;ection 20 or pointed projection 20 (Figure 3) and securing it therein against unpurposeful disengagement. For greater rigidity when the parts of the clamp are in mated position, the bottom surface of fastener 22 rests on the upper surface of flanged portion 12 of the bowl. To assist in gripping the fasten-er or in widening the socket of the fastener to facilitate release of the post projection therefrom, fastener 22 is provided with finger grip means 25. Fastener 22 is further provided with extension 26 and hole 50 therein for pivotably receiv-ing hinge shaft 26 of toilet seat 4 and the toilet lid (not shown).
When it is desired to remove toilet seat 4 and its lid from position on top of toilet bowl 8, for example to clean or otherwise service the toilet bowl, an appropriate upward tug on finger grip means 25 or on the rear of the toilet seat 4 and lid 30 will disengage projection 20 from fastener 22 to detach the seat and lid. Conversely, to reattach seat 4 and the lid to the top of toilet bowl 8, all that is required is to snap fastener 22 back into engagement with extension 20.
Thus it is apparent that there has been provided in accordance with the present invention a releasable toilet seat clamp that fully satisfies the objects, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with an example embodiment thereof, it is evident that many alterna-tives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.
Claims (4)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A clamp for detachably securing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl with two spaced vertical holes in the flanged portion of the rear of the upper part of the bowl, the clamp comprising a pair of first members consisting of posts and bolt means to cooperate with thread means along the lower sides of the posts and washer means near the upper ends of the posts to grip the flanged portion of the toilet bowl between the washer means and the bolt means and secure each of the posts in seated engagement within one of the vertical holes so that the top portion of the posts extends out beyond the upper part of the bowl and a pair of second, fastener members to be associated with the toilet seat, each fastener member with a base having a socket in that base; the top portions of the posts and the sockets of the fastener members being formed such that the top portions of each post snaps into one of the sockets and is releasably secured therein against unpurposeful disengagement, the base having a lower surface which is to rest in contact with the upper part of the bowl when the fastener is in engagement with the post, the fastener members being further provided with finger grip means to assist in intentional disengagement of the fastener means from the posts, the finger grip means being located at the rear of each fastener member and spaced from the socket thereof, and comprising a curved surface forming with the upper surface of the fastener member a lip under which fingers may be placed for application of upward force to that portion of the fastener member.
fastener member.
fastener member.
2. A clamp according to claim 1, wherein each of the sockets is further provided with means for rotatably engaging a hinge shaft of a toilet seat.
3. A clamp according to claim 1, wherein the top portions of the posts and the sockets are spherically shaped.
4. A clamp according to claim 1, wherein the fastener members are molded from flexible plastic or other suitable material.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA303,747A CA1094753A (en) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-05-19 | Quick release toilet seat mounting |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA303,747A CA1094753A (en) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-05-19 | Quick release toilet seat mounting |
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| CA1094753A true CA1094753A (en) | 1981-02-03 |
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| CA303,747A Expired CA1094753A (en) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-05-19 | Quick release toilet seat mounting |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2473871A1 (en) * | 1980-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | Baillie Kenneth | REMOVABLE TOILET SEAT |
| EP1342443A2 (en) * | 2002-02-27 | 2003-09-10 | ASEM Industrieberatung und Vermittlung GmbH | Quick fastener for a toilet seat |
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1978
- 1978-05-19 CA CA303,747A patent/CA1094753A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2473871A1 (en) * | 1980-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | Baillie Kenneth | REMOVABLE TOILET SEAT |
| EP1342443A2 (en) * | 2002-02-27 | 2003-09-10 | ASEM Industrieberatung und Vermittlung GmbH | Quick fastener for a toilet seat |
| EP1342443A3 (en) * | 2002-02-27 | 2004-01-28 | ASEM Industrieberatung und Vermittlung GmbH | Quick fastener for a toilet seat |
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