TR202013600A2 - ONE RESERVOIR ACTUATOR PANEL - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a mechanical actuator panel (1) system that operates the unloading valves of concealed reservoir systems to which toilets are connected.

Description

DESCRIPTION A RESERVOIR ACTUATOR PANEL Technical Area The invention is the concealed cistern to which the toilet bowls are connected. a 'mechanic' operating the relief valves of the systems relates to the actuator panel system.

State of the Art Water discharge of concealed cisterns to which toilet bowls are connected Actuator for operating (flush) valves panels, mechanical, Pneumatic and electro-mechanical types are available.

In the state of the art, mechanical actuator panels are the most a small and usually 2/3 and 4/6 Liter discharge with two actuator buttons, for are systems. Actuator 'buttons' through a 'mechanism' actuate the flush valve of the concealed cistern system and ensures the realization of the water discharge function.

The water discharge valves are pre-set to a certain amount. discharges the water from the reservoir and sends it to the toilet.

However, the actuator's panel, pushbutton, and bleeder valve actuation The mechanism that drives the valve is at the operating time and from the valve. back to its initial position independently with the spring effect. is returning.

Patent document number DE3139834; nowadays, many the manufacturer's commercially available mechanical actuator panel and based on the working principle of valve actuation mechanisms. It is the first example that has been described at the level. Actuator panels operated in similar ways explains. The common feature of these mechanical systems is a button created usually at the top of the buttons. with swing type movement in the joint axis is to operate. The user can see that the relatively large button structure this movement by applying pressure to any part of is performing. Emptying located behind the button with the mechanism it associates with to drive the valve Depends on which part of the button the contact occurs As a result, different surface areas of the same button driving forces are applied. This variability, according to users' button articulation position depending on where they are driven, in some applications can cause problems, in the joint areas damage occurs. Actuator panels, thermoplastic when produced with raw materials (eg ABS and ASA) and decorative chrome. mechanical damage of the parts when the coating is applied. properties are affected, problems arise it gets easier.

Problems That Invention Aims To Solve Invention, state of the art, mechanical, actuator system mechanical strength that can be met in applications a linear drive system, taking into account the problems of aims to improve the solution.

The invention is the outer pressing surface of the actuator panel button at a very short stroke distance compared to its dimensions a linear button system that can perform functions aims to improve.

The invention described in detail in this document alternative applications, both with a fairly short stroke perform the targeted functions, and a small number of It is aimed to be quite economical with the part.

Explanation of Figures Figure 1 - Actuator panel assembly overview, perspective Figure 2 l Actuator panel assembly overview, perspective Figure 3 - Actuator panel assembly overview, exploded perspective view Figure 4 - Panel, perspective Figure 5 - Button, perspective Fig. 6 l Slot bottom, perspective Figure 7 - Actuator panel assembly, buttons released Figure 8- Actuator panel assembly, stroke end of buttons Figure 9 - Actuator panel assembly, buttons released position, section view Figure 10 - Actuator panel assembly, stroke of buttons Figure ll - Actuator panel assembly overview, perspective Figure 12 i Actuator panel assembly overview, perspective Figure 13 - Actuator panel assembly overview, exploded perspective view Figure 14 - Panel, perspective Figure 15 i Panel, perspective Figure 16 - Button, perspective Figure l7 - Actuator panel assembly, buttons released Figure 18 - Actuator panel assembly, stroke of buttons end position, perspective view Figure 19 - Actuator panel assembly, buttons released position, section view Figure 20 - Actuator panel assembly, stroke of buttons Explanation of References in Figures la - The actuator panel assembly consists of two parts of the panel housing created application B - Actuator panel assembly, one piece of panel housing application created 1. Panel 1.1. button slot 1.2. button guide channel 1.2.1. Channel side surfaces 1.2.2. Button stopper surface 1.3. Button housing inner surface 1.4. Button housing outer surface l.5. Button slot snap-fit tab 2.1. Linear motion guide protrusion 2.1.1. Guide side surfaces 2.1.2. stopper surface 2.2. Button center extension 2.2.1. Button Stopper surface 2.2.2. extension tooth surface 2.3. Button inner surface 2.4. Mechanism rod contact area 2.5. axial guide 2.5.l. Axial guide contact protrusion 3. Slot bottom Slot bottom surface Snap-fit zone .3. Peripheral extension 4 Alignment tabs Button guide working space 3 Slot bottom center protrusions .7. Mechanism drive rod clearance 4. Button return spring . mechanism drive rod Disclosure of the Invention The invention is a concealed reservoir flush a valve that activates the valve functions. structural relationships of the actuator panel and its parts. covers. Structural structure of the actuator panel push button system The details are shaped according to linear motion.

Described with explanation and figures within the scope of the document In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the buttons and linear motion is all about the volume it performs. details, a cylindrical volume and cylindrical structure representation with structural details built on has been made. Triangle, square, rectangular, oval, regular or different geometric, such as irregular poly-edge`. with cuts for button operating volumes, described in this document. It is preferable to apply the structural relations in the same way. can be done. In this case, the shapes of the parts are by design. can be represented in different ways as Details regarding its realization are valid without change. will be.

In its most basic form, the invention consists of a panel body (1). to make the created button slot (l.l) closed to be associated with it; at least one button (2), spring for button returns (4), button housing (1.1) the bottom of the socket (3) and the reservoir, which closes the other end the mechanism that connects the system with the mechanism It contains the drive rod (5).

Each button (2) described within the system, mechanism pushbutton return spring associated with the drive rod (5) By enclosing (4), the stroke of button (2) will be limited. By closing the socket with the bottom part (3) :button socket on the panel body (l) in relation to (1.1) is positioned.

Description and forms of the patent subject to application; let's meet preferred application, actuator panel assembly (A and B) applications, two for two separate water discharge functions. button. (2) describes its structure. find alternative applications, according to the number of functions needed number of buttons (2) can be used. For example the number of buttons (2) There may be more than one or two.

The figures relate to two preferred embodiments of the invention.

The first of these is 1-10. actuator described with figures panel (1) assembly, the housing bottom (3) consists of two parts. is the application (A).

The other application is ll-ZO. actuator described with figures panel (1) assembly, housing bottom (3) in one piece is the application it was created (B). panel with this app the housing on the body (l) is monolithic with the bottom part (3) creation is preferred.

One of the preferred applications of the invention is the "actuator". panel assembly, where the panel slot consists of two parts according to the application (A); panel body (1) and button slots the bottom part (3) is in separate parts. According to this application the configuration is a panel body (1), at least one button (2), button for their return, the spring (4) is located on the panel body. the bottom part of the button sockets (3) with its parts (Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3). Document in the explanations and figures within the scope of the actuator panel group's connection with the mechanism of the reservoir system. The mechanism that provides the drive rod (5) is representatively has been defined.

The slot (1.1) where the button (2) will perform linear movement, it is positioned on the panel body (1). button slot its location on the panel, concealed cistern draining with the structure of the mechanism that will drive the valve All structural details on the slot (1.1) and button (2), realization of healthy linear motion and button It is related to the identification of the nerves of the strog.

Button (2) at least one linear movement on the periphery guide protrusion (2.1) is available. linear motion three or more for smooth execution guide protrusion (2.1) may be preferred. Guide tabs (2.1), button guide on button housing (1.1) channels (1.2) are located inside. linear motion, the smallest possible from the axis of the mechanism drive rod (5) can be performed with the deviation, the button guide side surfaces (2.1.1) and side surfaces of the button guide channel (1.2.1) is related to the dimensional tolerance.

While the button (2) is in the slot (1.1), the button returns the spring (4), the inner surface of the button (2.3) and the socket bottom preloaded between the bottom surface (3.1) of section (3) (Figure 9).

In the preferred embodiment (A) of the invention, the bottom of the housing (3) as a separate part and in the slot (1.1) on the panel. shaped in relation to its structural details.

The slot bottom (3) is snap-in with slot (1.1) on the panel. It has a fit connection. Slot bottom (3), preferably, the housing passes over the outer surface (1.4). nest at least one snap-fit on the circumferential structure of the bottom region (3.2), snap- It provides a connection with fit nails (1.5).

In regions where snap-fit connection is not preferred simple peripheral extensions (3.3) are preferred. is being done. both the snap-fit region (3.2) as well as the circumferential extensions (3.3) their inner surfaces are preferably narrowly aligned with the outer surface (1.4) of the housing. has a dimension tolerance relationship, understands. Alignment at the bottom of the slot protrusions. (3.4), assembled. from the inside surface of the slot (1.3) also narrow it provides. due to the relationship one measure understanding with tolerance In this way, both snap fit connection as well as thermoplastic raw materials deformations that may occur in the nest after production with Prevention and alignment are provided.

button above slot (1. panel to create part (3) snap-fit its preferred embodiment is described. different applications of the button slot (1.1) l) closed in a volume (1), button (2) and slot bottom the invention you are connected to But find in different forms It can be operated by turning it into a closed volume.

Different applications of the invention antis, alternative aspect; screw thread that can be formed on parts connections, screw/bolt/pin. merge with, or thermoplastic welding methods hot-join (hot plate gluing (ultrasonic, laser, or all of a sudden It can be operated with the use of more than one.

Pre-loaded in the slot when assembled spring (4), button center extensions (2. protrusions (3.6) 2) and slot bottom center aligned axially.

In the free position of the button (Fig. stopper surface (2.1.2) duct stopper surface (1.2.2) At the stroke end position of the button 7, Figure and this on the panel is in contact. button stopper surface of the center extensions (2.2 bottom surface (3.1) is in contact. 9); your button tons of guide Figure 10); button .1) and slot button center extensions (2.2) having the shape of the array and nest bottom everyone protrusions (3.6)i between interference with gaps with a certain lateral gap relationship it has done. This interference structure is both (4) positioning axially in the safest way, both suitable measure for determining the stroke end of the group at maintains the relationship. Button center extensions (2.2) and the bottom center protrusions (3.6) of the housing Arranging at least two in number and in such a way as to make interference is preferred. Return spring (4), in assembly Slightly tight on at least one side for convenience. the outer part of the button center extensions Reliefs that provide suitable firmness on the surface (2.2.2) are preferred. is being done. Slot bottom center protrusions (3.6) mounting so that pedestrians can pass more easily during is tolerated. According to the alternative bit application, by giving the tightening socket to the bottom part (3), the button is placed in the center In extensions (2.2), measurement comfort can be preferred.

In the preferred embodiment (A) of the invention, the button stroke at the end of the button linear motion guide protrusions (2.1), button guide at the bottom of the slot to a certain extent from their gaps (3.5) are allowed (Fig. 8, Fig. 10). This is a design is an option and the volume and stroke that the button moves linearly depending on the proportionality of the linear motion, guide protrusions required to provide (2.1) relates to size. Let's find out, the measure proportions are different There is a need for this transition in alternative applications that may be inaudible and the socket is at the bottom. (3) located button guide workspaces (3.5) may not be created.

In the preferred embodiment (A) of the invention, the button housing (1.1) is preferred to be formed on the panel body (l). and the button is used to limit the working volume. the housing bottom (3) part is in the final stage of assembly are combined. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, slot (1.1), separate from the panel (1), with the housing bottom (3) can be created as a whole and placed on the panel combination is preferable.

Another preferred embodiment of the invention is panel body (1) according to the application for which it was created (B)" button slots on the bottom part (3) It is preferred to be created as (Figure 14, Figure 14). ). In practice, the buttons (2) are the inner surface of the housing (1.3) and the housing into the volume delimited by the bottom surface (3.1) and In principle, the other preference of the invention described above is run in the same way as the given application (A) In this alternative embodiment, the button (2) and the housing minor differences exist. Button guide tabs (2.1), button slot (1.1) on the panel body, snap-in in order to be placed and stay in the slot. It has a fit connection. Guide tabs (2.1) at the ends, also the stopper surface (2.1.2) snap-fit tabs are available (Fig. 16). Guide side surfaces (2.1.1) slot button guide axial alignment in channel (1.2) is performing. In this application, the axial alignment button peripheral structure to perform stronger axial guides (2.5) and smaller contact axial guide contact protrusions to form surfaces (2.5.1) is preferred.

With these minor differences, the working principle and the provided The solution is complete with the other preferred embodiment (A) of the invention. as the same.

Applications of the invention described in the document, as a representation of the mechanism drive rod (5) part explains. Mechanism drive rod, button system It is a part that belongs to the mechanism group it drives.

Concealed cistern of the assembled Actuator Panel Assembly concealed cistern during assembly with rod (5) on the system, panel button slot dip located in. through the gap (3.7) and through the spring (4) the mechanism rod, which is located inside the button, a predetermined distance relationship with the region (2.4) it provides. When the button is pressed, the button rod contact area (2.4) drive the mechanism drive rod (5) linearly and the mechanism to which the rod is connected to the water discharge valve. activates.

Although not within the scope of this document, the mechanism linear operation of rod (5), for linear operation relates to a planned mechanism.

Claims (28)

REQUESTS 1. It is an actuator panel (1) equipped with a button (2) system shaped in accordance with linear motion, enabling the functions of a concealed cistern water discharge valve to be activated. in relation to the button housing (1.1) formed on the panel body (1) to make it closed; it contains at least one button (2), the spring (4) for the button returns, the socket bottom (3) that closes the other end of the button socket (l.1) and the mechanism driving rod (5) that provides the connection of the reservoir system with the mechanism. . It is the actuator panel (1) according to claim 1 and its feature is; Each button (2) will be associated with the button housing (1.1) by taking the button return spring (4), which is associated with the mechanism drive rod (5), by closing the socket with the bottom part (3) so that the stroke of the button (2) is limited. It is positioned on the panel body (l) in the figure. . request. According to 1, it is the actuator panel (1) and its feature is; the actuator panel (1) and the housing bottom part (3) consist of two separate parts. . It is the actuator panel (1) according to claim 1 and its feature is; the actuator panel (1) and the housing bottom (3) are in one piece. . Actuator panel (1) according to claim 3 and its feature is; The slot (l.l) in which linear movement will be performed is to contain the button (2) located on the panel body (1). 6. The actuator panel (1) according to claim 1, and its feature is; The button (2), which has at least one linear motion guide protrusion (2.1) on the peripheral structure, in a structure suitable for placing in the button guide channels (1.2) on the button housing (1.1). 7. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 6, and its feature is; It has button guide side surfaces (2.1.1) and button guide channel side surfaces (1.2.1) which have dimensional tolerance between them. 8. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 1 and its feature is; while the button (2) is in the housing (1.1), the spring (4) is in a pre-loaded state between the button inner surface (2.3) and the bottom surface (3.1) of the housing bottom part (3). 9. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 3 and its feature is; The button housing (1.1) designed as a separate part contains the shaped socket bottom part (3) in relation to its structural details. 10. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 9 and its feature is; button housing (1.1) and the socket bottom part (3), which has a snap-fit connection. 11. Actuator panel (1) according to claim I, and its feature is; On the circumferential structure 0, which is fitted with at least one snap-fit zone (3.2) snaps onto the housing outer surface (1.4) in relation to the housing outer surface (1.4) fitted with snap-fit tabs (1.5) located above the socket bottom 0 the nest bottom part (3). 12. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 11 and its feature is; The fact that the snap-fit connection relationship is not preferred is that it contains the bottom of the socket (3) equipped with simple peripheral extensions (3.3). 13. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 11 and its feature is; In order for the button housing (1.1) to be gripped from the outside, the inner surfaces of both the snap-fit region (3.2) and the peripheral extensions (3.3) must have a narrow dimensional tolerance relationship with the outer surface (1.4) of the socket. The alignment protrusions (3.4) at the bottom of the socket have a narrow measurement tolerance relationship with the inner surface of the button socket (1.3) in order to ensure that it is grasped with a narrow measurement tolerance. 14. It is an actuator panel (1) according to any of the above claims and its feature is; button center extensions (2.2) and the spring (4) axially aligned with the housing bottom center protrusion (3.6). 15. Actuator panel (1) according to any one of the above claims and its feature is; in the free position of the button (2); the button stopper surface (2.1.2) and the button guide channel stopper surface (1.2.2) on the panel, which are in contact. 16. It is an actuator panel (1) according to any of the above claims and its feature is; in the stroke end position of the button (2); is that the button center extensions in contact have the button stopper' surface (2.2.1) and the socket bottom surface (3.1). 17. Actuator panel (1) according to any one of the above claims and its feature is; button center extensions (2.2) and socket bottom center protrusions (3.6), which interfere with the spaces between each other with a certain lateral space relationship. 18. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 11 and its feature is; It has button center extensions (2.2) and socket bottom center protrusions (3.6), which are arranged in a way that interferes with each other at least two pieces each. 19. 14-17. It is the actuator panel (1) according to any of the claims and its feature is; o the spring (4) is equipped with reliefs that provide suitable tightness for slightly tight coupling to at least one side for ease of assembly, the outer surface of the extension (2.2.2), 0 the bottom center protrusions of the socket, which are tolerated so that the pedestrian can pass more easily during assembly. (3.6) has. 20. 14-17. It is the actuator panel (1) according to any of the claims and its feature is; It contains the bottom part of the socket (3) when the tightness is given and the button center extensions (2.2) when the measurement comfort is given. 21. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 3 and its feature is; At the end of its stroke, the button linear motion guide protrusions (2.1) contain the button (2) in a way that allows them to protrude from the button guide working spaces (3.5) at the bottom of the slot to a certain extent. 22. It is an actuator panel (1) according to claim 21 and its feature is; The button guide includes the bottom part of the socket (3) with the working spaces (3.5) created. 23. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 4 and its feature is; positioned within the volume bounded by the inner surface of the slot (1.3) and the bottom surface of the slot (3.1) 24. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 23 and its feature is; It has button guide protrusions (2.1) and button slot (1.1) on the panel body, which will allow snap-fit connection. 25. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 24 and its feature is; It has guide protrusions (2.1) equipped with stopper surface (2.1.2) on its end parts. 26. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 24, and its feature is; The slot button contains guide side surfaces (2.1.1) that perform axial alignment in the guide channel (1.2). 27. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 26 and its feature is; It contains the button (2) with axial guides (2.5) and/or axial guide contact protrusions (2.5.1) on its peripheral structure. 28. Actuator panel (1) according to claim 1 and its feature is; The panel button housing contains the mechanism drive rod (5), which is positioned by providing a predetermined distance relationship with the mechanism rod contact area (2.4) located inside the button, passing through the space (3.7) and the spring (4) located at the bottom part of the button.