CA2229527A1 - Pedal operated water valve - Google Patents
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- CA2229527A1 CA2229527A1 CA 2229527 CA2229527A CA2229527A1 CA 2229527 A1 CA2229527 A1 CA 2229527A1 CA 2229527 CA2229527 CA 2229527 CA 2229527 A CA2229527 A CA 2229527A CA 2229527 A1 CA2229527 A1 CA 2229527A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
- F16K31/44—Mechanical actuating means
- F16K31/62—Pedals or like operating members, e.g. actuated by knee or hip
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
- E03C1/052—Mechanical devices not being part of the tap, e.g. foot pedals
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Abstract
There are many ways to operate water valves in domestic plumbing systems mast of which require the use of the operator's hands.
The unique characteristic of the present invention is that the operator would open the valve by the use of his foot. The advantages of the present invention include: improved sanitation in bathrooms and kitchens; allowing the operator the use of both hands in the water flow without having to control the valve with either hand; and increased economy in the use of water.
The unique characteristic of the present invention is that the operator would open the valve by the use of his foot. The advantages of the present invention include: improved sanitation in bathrooms and kitchens; allowing the operator the use of both hands in the water flow without having to control the valve with either hand; and increased economy in the use of water.
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PEDAL OPERATED WATER VALVE
This invention relates to an improvement in the control of a water valve for domestic plumbing systems by allowing the valve to be opened and closed by the use of the operator's foot or feet rather than hands.
The invention would be useful for improving sanitation and rE:ducing the amount of water used in any kitchen or bathroom sink.
Two variations of the device are illustrated. The difference bE~tween the: two variations illustrated is the type of water valve bE:ing controlled by the invention. In the case of Figures 1, 2 and 3, either a ball valve or a washerless cartridge value in each of two water lines are interconnected and operated by mE:chanical linkage from the pedal which rotates the valves simultaneously. In the case of Figures la, 2a and 3a, the valve being controlled is one which when lifted allows a single output from two separate inputs. (normally hot and cold). This valve can be adjusted manually to change the proportion of hot and cold water inputs which will then be caused to flow from the single outlet when the valve is lifted by mechanical linkage from the pE:dal .
One variation of the invention is described with reference to the drawings Figures 1, 2 and 3 in which Figure 1 shows a side view oi: the device; Figure 2 shows a front view of the device from innmediately in front of the pedal and Figure 3 shows a view looking do,Nn on the device from above. In side profile (Figure 1) the working parts of the invention are shown. A section of water supply piping is shown in the upper left hand corner of the drawing att=ached to a vertical support by mounting brackets (F).
In the water supply pipe is a valve (either a ball valve or a washerless cartridge valve) (A). The valve is operated by a mf:chanical linkage rotating the valve control. This mechanical linkage (C) is operated by pedal linkage (E) and a pedal (H) operating on a hinge (G). This mechanical linkage, which is pulled down by the pedal, forces down a spring guide (D) with tension adjustment which when depressed by the pedal and linkage compresses a coil spring (B). When pressure is taken off the pedal the coil spring returns the spring guide to its original position thus closing the water valve (A).
In the front view (Figure 2), it can be seen that normally two fJLexible water lines would be connected from the outlet of the valve to a water faucet (the water faucet will always be in the "open" position). When pressure is applied to the pedal, both hot and cold water valves will be opened at the same time since th.e valves in each water line are interconnected. The flow of water can be controlled by the degree to which the pedal is depressed. The plan view (Figure 3), shows removable screws (J) for valve replacement.
Th.e second variation of the invention is described with reference to~ the drawings la, 2a and 3a in which Figure la shows a side view of thn device, Figure 2a shows a front view of the device from the pedal side and Figure 3a shows the device from above.
In. profile from the side (Figure la), the following working parts of the invention are shown:
A water flow control valve A, which has two water inputs (h.ot and cold) and a single combined output is supported in a rigid frame; H. This valve can be adjusted by means of rotating control knob B to set the proportions of hot and cold inputs allowed to flow to the output. The output flow is controlled by lifting the valve stem C. Such lift is obtained by the depressing of a pedal D operating on a hinge E which is connected to~ metal lunks F1, F2 and F3. When the valve stem C is lifted, opening the; valve, a coil spring G is compressed. When pressure is taken off the pedal, the coil spring pushes the valve stem back down thus closing the valve and the linkage returns the pedal to it.s original position.
'i~h. is of the invention in which an exclusive property, or' privilecfie, is c ai as follows : a device for co~ntrollinc~ the flow of water froma valve y ~~t operated pedal.
PEDAL OPERATED WATER VALVE
This invention relates to an improvement in the control of a water valve for domestic plumbing systems by allowing the valve to be opened and closed by the use of the operator's foot or feet rather than hands.
The invention would be useful for improving sanitation and rE:ducing the amount of water used in any kitchen or bathroom sink.
Two variations of the device are illustrated. The difference bE~tween the: two variations illustrated is the type of water valve bE:ing controlled by the invention. In the case of Figures 1, 2 and 3, either a ball valve or a washerless cartridge value in each of two water lines are interconnected and operated by mE:chanical linkage from the pedal which rotates the valves simultaneously. In the case of Figures la, 2a and 3a, the valve being controlled is one which when lifted allows a single output from two separate inputs. (normally hot and cold). This valve can be adjusted manually to change the proportion of hot and cold water inputs which will then be caused to flow from the single outlet when the valve is lifted by mechanical linkage from the pE:dal .
One variation of the invention is described with reference to the drawings Figures 1, 2 and 3 in which Figure 1 shows a side view oi: the device; Figure 2 shows a front view of the device from innmediately in front of the pedal and Figure 3 shows a view looking do,Nn on the device from above. In side profile (Figure 1) the working parts of the invention are shown. A section of water supply piping is shown in the upper left hand corner of the drawing att=ached to a vertical support by mounting brackets (F).
In the water supply pipe is a valve (either a ball valve or a washerless cartridge valve) (A). The valve is operated by a mf:chanical linkage rotating the valve control. This mechanical linkage (C) is operated by pedal linkage (E) and a pedal (H) operating on a hinge (G). This mechanical linkage, which is pulled down by the pedal, forces down a spring guide (D) with tension adjustment which when depressed by the pedal and linkage compresses a coil spring (B). When pressure is taken off the pedal the coil spring returns the spring guide to its original position thus closing the water valve (A).
In the front view (Figure 2), it can be seen that normally two fJLexible water lines would be connected from the outlet of the valve to a water faucet (the water faucet will always be in the "open" position). When pressure is applied to the pedal, both hot and cold water valves will be opened at the same time since th.e valves in each water line are interconnected. The flow of water can be controlled by the degree to which the pedal is depressed. The plan view (Figure 3), shows removable screws (J) for valve replacement.
Th.e second variation of the invention is described with reference to~ the drawings la, 2a and 3a in which Figure la shows a side view of thn device, Figure 2a shows a front view of the device from the pedal side and Figure 3a shows the device from above.
In. profile from the side (Figure la), the following working parts of the invention are shown:
A water flow control valve A, which has two water inputs (h.ot and cold) and a single combined output is supported in a rigid frame; H. This valve can be adjusted by means of rotating control knob B to set the proportions of hot and cold inputs allowed to flow to the output. The output flow is controlled by lifting the valve stem C. Such lift is obtained by the depressing of a pedal D operating on a hinge E which is connected to~ metal lunks F1, F2 and F3. When the valve stem C is lifted, opening the; valve, a coil spring G is compressed. When pressure is taken off the pedal, the coil spring pushes the valve stem back down thus closing the valve and the linkage returns the pedal to it.s original position.
'i~h. is of the invention in which an exclusive property, or' privilecfie, is c ai as follows : a device for co~ntrollinc~ the flow of water froma valve y ~~t operated pedal.
Claims
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property, or privilege, is claimed are defined as follows: a device for controlling the flow of water froma valve by using a foot operated pedal.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2229527 CA2229527A1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 1998-04-20 | Pedal operated water valve |
| CA 2244149 CA2244149A1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 1998-08-26 | Pedal operated water valve |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2229527 CA2229527A1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 1998-04-20 | Pedal operated water valve |
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| CA2229527A1 true CA2229527A1 (en) | 1999-10-20 |
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| CA 2229527 Abandoned CA2229527A1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 1998-04-20 | Pedal operated water valve |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN112604363A (en) * | 2020-12-11 | 2021-04-06 | 无锡职业技术学院 | Kitchen sink filter equipment |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN112604363A (en) * | 2020-12-11 | 2021-04-06 | 无锡职业技术学院 | Kitchen sink filter equipment |
| CN112604363B (en) * | 2020-12-11 | 2022-06-17 | 无锡职业技术学院 | Kitchen sink filter equipment |
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