EP1582637A3 - Device for controlling the drain valve of a flush tank and flush tank comprising such a device - Google Patents

Device for controlling the drain valve of a flush tank and flush tank comprising such a device Download PDF

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EP1582637A3
EP1582637A3 EP05102468A EP05102468A EP1582637A3 EP 1582637 A3 EP1582637 A3 EP 1582637A3 EP 05102468 A EP05102468 A EP 05102468A EP 05102468 A EP05102468 A EP 05102468A EP 1582637 A3 EP1582637 A3 EP 1582637A3
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flush tank
drain valve
controlling
button
actuator
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Mario Varotti
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/024Operated hydraulically or pneumatically

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  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Fluid-Driven Valves (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)
  • Float Valves (AREA)

Abstract

A device (1) for controlling the drain valve (2) of a flush tank (3) has at least one button (15) operating on a pneumatic pulse generator (16), and a pneumatic actuator (9) connected to the pneumatic pulse generator (16) and acting on a movable shutter (6) of the drain valve; a distributor (17) is interposed between the button (15) and the actuator (9), and is connected to the button (15) and the actuator (9) by respective pipes (42, 43; 46, 47) .
EP05102468A 2004-03-30 2005-03-29 Device for controlling the drain valve of a flush tank and flush tank comprising such a device Not-in-force EP1582637B1 (en)

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SI200530476T SI1582637T1 (en) 2004-03-30 2005-03-29 Device for controlling the drain valve of a flush tank and flush tank comprising such a device

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IT000635A ITMI20040635A1 (en) 2004-03-30 2004-03-30 DISCHARGE VALVE COMMAND DEVICE
ITMI20040635 2004-03-30

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EP1582637A2 EP1582637A2 (en) 2005-10-05
EP1582637A3 true EP1582637A3 (en) 2006-03-01
EP1582637B1 EP1582637B1 (en) 2008-08-27

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AT (1) ATE406485T1 (en)
DE (1) DE602005009274D1 (en)
IT (1) ITMI20040635A1 (en)
PT (1) PT1582637E (en)
SI (1) SI1582637T1 (en)

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GB2443188A (en) * 2006-10-25 2008-04-30 House Of Janina Ltd Cistern with hydraulically actuated valve
ES2289958B1 (en) * 2007-02-12 2009-04-16 Juan Luis Porcar Queral SET FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING A TANK.
DE102008025904B4 (en) * 2008-05-29 2013-08-08 GROHEDAL Sanitärsysteme GmbH Cistern with inspection opening
ITMI20121209A1 (en) * 2012-07-11 2014-01-12 Oliveira & Irmao Sa CONTROL DEVICE FOR A DRAIN VALVE OF A RINSING CASSETTE
CN108930316A (en) * 2018-08-20 2018-12-04 深圳市轩斯宝实业有限公司 A kind of intelligence far distance control flushing Hiden type water tank structure
CN113389251A (en) * 2021-03-15 2021-09-14 广东世冠威卫浴有限公司 Toilet flushing controller

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US3767233A (en) * 1971-08-10 1973-10-23 None Such Enterprises Inc Coupling device for flexible tubing and the like
GB2005758A (en) * 1977-10-01 1979-04-25 Raymond A Mounting for cable or hose clips
DE3729569A1 (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-03-16 Schwab Sanitaer Plastic Gmbh Flushing cistern
DE10009293A1 (en) * 1999-07-26 2001-02-01 Aweco Appliance Sys Gmbh & Co Inlet device for water-carrying facilities

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3767233A (en) * 1971-08-10 1973-10-23 None Such Enterprises Inc Coupling device for flexible tubing and the like
GB2005758A (en) * 1977-10-01 1979-04-25 Raymond A Mounting for cable or hose clips
DE3729569A1 (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-03-16 Schwab Sanitaer Plastic Gmbh Flushing cistern
DE10009293A1 (en) * 1999-07-26 2001-02-01 Aweco Appliance Sys Gmbh & Co Inlet device for water-carrying facilities

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ATE406485T1 (en) 2008-09-15
SI1582637T1 (en) 2009-02-28
ITMI20040635A1 (en) 2004-06-30
EP1582637B1 (en) 2008-08-27
EP1582637A2 (en) 2005-10-05
DE602005009274D1 (en) 2008-10-09
PT1582637E (en) 2008-11-25

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