EP2525004A1 - Druckluftspülsteuerung für einen Spülmechanismus einer Toilette - Google Patents

Druckluftspülsteuerung für einen Spülmechanismus einer Toilette Download PDF

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EP2525004A1
EP2525004A1 EP11166539A EP11166539A EP2525004A1 EP 2525004 A1 EP2525004 A1 EP 2525004A1 EP 11166539 A EP11166539 A EP 11166539A EP 11166539 A EP11166539 A EP 11166539A EP 2525004 A1 EP2525004 A1 EP 2525004A1
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Robertus Cornelis Wilhelmus Maria Bente
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special 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
    • E03D5/024—Operated hydraulically or pneumatically

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  • the invention relates to a pneumatic flush control for a flush mechanism of a toilet, wherein the flush mechanism comprises an actuating member for starting the flush action, the pneumatic flush control comprising:
  • Such a pneumatic flush control is for example known from WO 2009 036490 .
  • the push button of the master unit When the push button of the master unit is pressed, the first bellows will be compressed and the fluid, in particular air, will be pumped through the fluid line towards the second bellows, which will accordingly expand. Due to the expansion of the second bellows, the control member will be moved and will cause the actuation of the flush mechanism.
  • WO 2009 036490 has some small holes in the push button. These small holes are covered by a part of the bellows, such that by pressing the push button the holes are closed. When the push button is released some air could pass the small holes into the bellows to restore the desired quantity of air in the pneumatic system.
  • the small holes in the push button have a negative effect on the appearance of the push buttons and are clearly visible. Also when releasing the push button, some noise can be generated by the air being sucked into the bellows. Furthermore, this construction of the prior art is expensive as special care has to be taken, that the bellows is sufficiently firm to expand back to an original shape, while the part closing of the small holes should be flexible enough to let equalization air to be dragged in.
  • a further disadvantage of the small holes in the push button is that the small holes easily get clogged by dirt from fingers pushing the push button. Also part of the bellows could stick to the small hole, permanently closing or keeping open the small hole.
  • EP 1719847 discloses a pneumatic flush control in which the master unit is provided with a bellows, which is movable arranged in a housing. In uncompressed state, the bellows is disconnected from the fluid line, such that the pressure in the system can be equalized. When the push button is pressed, the bellows is pressed into a connection with the fluid line, such that the pneumatic circuit is closed and the compressed air from the master unit is pressed to the slave unit.
  • EP 1719847 An additional disadvantage of EP 1719847 is that only a single master unit with push button can be present in the pneumatic flush control. Because the bellows of the master unit will be disconnected when not used, the pneumatic system is always open when at least one push button is not pressed. Having two master units with push buttons, will always result in an open pneumatic system and disfunctioning of the flush control, as always one master unit with push button will be unused.
  • a pneumatic flush control according to the preamble, which is characterized in that the second bellows is provided with a pressure equalization opening for equalizing the pressure in the second bellows to the ambient pressure, wherein the pressure equalization opening comprises a restriction.
  • the appearance of the pneumatic flush control is not influence with the invention, as the pressure equalization opening is arranged at the slave unit, which is typically arranged in the cistern of a toilet.
  • the master unit further comprises spring means for urging the first bellows to an uncompressed state.
  • the spring means ensure that the push button and the first bellows return to the original position. If some air was depleted from the pneumatic system, the spring will urge the first bellow to the original position, such that air can be taken in through the equalization opening.
  • the spring means could be integrated with the bellows, for example by making the bellows of a resilient material.
  • the pressure equalization opening is arranged on the surface of the second bellows directed towards the control member, such that upon pressurizing the second bellows, the pressure equalization opening is pressed close against the control member.
  • the pressure equalization opening is pressed close against the control member, virtually no air will escape when the push button is pressed. As soon as the push button is released, the pressure equalization opening is freed such that air can be sucked in for equalization. The time for equalization will be shorter as virtually no air was pushed out the system when the push button was pressed.
  • the second bellows is made of a resilient material, such that the second bellows returns to an original shape when the pressure is equalized.
  • spring means could be used for urging the second bellows to its original shape.
  • the housing of the slave unit comprises two telescopic arranged housing parts, wherein the control member is fixedly attached to one of the housing parts.
  • a fluid line connection is arranged in a first of the housing parts and the bellows is arranged over the fluid line connection.
  • the first housing part comprises an elongate protrusion, extending into the bellows.
  • This elongate protrusion function as a guide for the bellows and prevents it from collapsing or being pushed askew.
  • control member comprises a hook part to couple to the actuating member of the flush mechanism.
  • the control member can simply couple to the flush mechanism of a known toilet.
  • the flush mechanism is often controlled by a lever.
  • the hook part of the pneumatic flush control can simple replace the known lever, such that a conventional flush mechanism can be used with the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment 1 of a pneumatic flush control according to the invention.
  • the flush control 1 has a master unit 2 and a slave unit 3.
  • the master unit 3 has a housing 4 in which a push button 5 is slidably arranged.
  • a first bellows 6 is arranged between the push button 5 and the housing 4.
  • the bellows 6 has a connection opening 7 on the bottom which connects to connection 8 of the housing 4.
  • a spring 9 is arranged around the bellows 6 and presses against washers 10, 11, such that the push button 5 is urged outward. Because the bellows 6 has a protrusion 12, which is fixed in the washer 11, the spring 9 will also urge the bellows 6 to an uncompressed state.
  • the slave unit has two housing parts 13, 14 which are telescopic arranged.
  • a rib 15 provides a guide for the sliding movement of the housing parts 13, 14 relative to each other.
  • the bottom 15 of the housing part 13 is provided with a connection 16. Through this connection 16 air can be fed to the second bellows 17, which is arranged between the housing part 14 and the bottom 15 of the housing part 13.
  • the bottom 15 has an elongate protrusion 18, which provides a guide for the second bellows 17 and also reduces the volume of the bellows 17 resulting in a quicker response when air is fed to the bellows 17.
  • a pressure equalization opening 19 is provided at the top of he bellows 17.
  • the size of the opening 19 is such that it functions as a restriction.
  • a control member 20 is arranged, which connects with an actuating part 21 of a flush mechanism of a toilet (not shown).
  • connection 8 of the master unit 2 is connected to the connection 16 of the slave unit 3 by fluid line 22, such that a fluid connection is provided between the first bellows 6 and the second bellows 17.
  • the pressure equalization opening 19 is pushed against the inside of the top of the housing part 14, such that the opening 19 is substantially sealed off and no air can escape when the push button 5 of the master unit 2 is pressed.
  • the spring 9 will urge the first bellows 6 to an uncompressed state. As a result air will be sucked from the second bellows 17 of the slave unit 3 back through the fluid line 22 into the first bellows 6.
  • the second bellows 17 will return to its original shape when air is sucked out through connection 16.
  • the pressure force keeping the equalization opening 19 closed will be removed and the opening 19 will open, such that additional ambient air can flow into the second bellows 17 to equalize the pressure.

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ES11166539.4T ES2634537T3 (es) 2011-05-18 2011-05-18 Control de descarga neumática para un mecanismo de descarga de un inodoro

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CN103015509A (zh) * 2012-12-27 2013-04-03 厦门瑞尔特卫浴科技股份有限公司 一种自动补气的气动按钮
WO2017111730A1 (en) * 2015-12-25 2017-06-29 Eczacibaşi Yapi Gereçleri Sanayi Veticaret Anonim Şirketi Novel pneumatic button group developed for use in the control panels of the concealed cisterns and pneumatic control panel

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EP1719846A2 (de) * 2005-05-02 2006-11-08 Grohedahl Sanitarsysteme GmBH & Co. KG Vorrichtung zur pneumatischen Betätigung eines Ablaufventils
EP1719847A2 (de) 2005-05-02 2006-11-08 Grohedahl Sanitarsysteme GmBH & Co. KG Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Spülkastenablaufventil
WO2009036490A1 (en) 2007-09-20 2009-03-26 Caroma Industries Limited A pneumatic button assembly for a cistern outlet valve

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EP1719846A2 (de) * 2005-05-02 2006-11-08 Grohedahl Sanitarsysteme GmBH & Co. KG Vorrichtung zur pneumatischen Betätigung eines Ablaufventils
EP1719847A2 (de) 2005-05-02 2006-11-08 Grohedahl Sanitarsysteme GmBH & Co. KG Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Spülkastenablaufventil
WO2009036490A1 (en) 2007-09-20 2009-03-26 Caroma Industries Limited A pneumatic button assembly for a cistern outlet valve

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CN103015509A (zh) * 2012-12-27 2013-04-03 厦门瑞尔特卫浴科技股份有限公司 一种自动补气的气动按钮
CN103015509B (zh) * 2012-12-27 2014-10-15 厦门瑞尔特卫浴科技股份有限公司 一种自动补气的气动按钮
WO2017111730A1 (en) * 2015-12-25 2017-06-29 Eczacibaşi Yapi Gereçleri Sanayi Veticaret Anonim Şirketi Novel pneumatic button group developed for use in the control panels of the concealed cisterns and pneumatic control panel

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