TW200419048A - Overrun braking system and method - Google Patents

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TW200419048A
TW200419048A TW92127640A TW92127640A TW200419048A TW 200419048 A TW200419048 A TW 200419048A TW 92127640 A TW92127640 A TW 92127640A TW 92127640 A TW92127640 A TW 92127640A TW 200419048 A TW200419048 A TW 200419048A
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16KVALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
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    • F16K31/046Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices electric; magnetic using a motor with electric means, e.g. electric switches, to control the motor or to control a clutch between the valve and the motor
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    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16KVALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K37/00Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
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A flush valve system includes a sensor, a bias circuit, an electrical switch, a mechanical switch, and a flush valve. The bias circuit generates a bias signal when an activation signal is received from the sensor. The bias signal turns on the electrical switch. The mechanical switch turns on just before the electrical switch is turned off. The flush valve is coupled to the electrical and the mechanical switch to initiate fluid flow when the electrical switch is turned on and facilitate the flow until the mechanical switch is turned off. An automatic braking method includes receiving an actuation signal, actuating an electronic switch to initiate a rotation of a switch cam and the opening of a valve, actuating a mechanical switch when a cutout portion of the switch cam is in contact with a portion of the mechanical switch, and closing the valve when the portion of the mechanical switch is outside of the cutout portion.

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200419048 玖、發明說明: 【相關申請案交互參照】 4本申請案根據2002年1〇月12日申請之美國臨時專利 申月案第60/418,415號而主張優先權。以下的共同審查中 2美國專中#案是與第6G/4l8,4i5號中請案在同一天申 月這二申明案疋關於且進一步說明本申請案揭示之實施 例的其他肖㉟’且它們全部被併入以供參考。 002年10月12曰申請之美國專利申請案第 60/41 8,122说「自動沖洗閥作動設備間」。 2 0 〇 2 年 1 〇 日 1 q r-ι -u 月12曰申請之美國專利申請案第 60/418,087娩「用於槽式洗手間的自動沖洗作動器」。 [發明所屬之技術領域] 本毛明是關於一種用於控制流體流動之系統及方法, 特別是關於一種用於自動制動控制沖洗閥的驅動元件之系 統及方法。 [先前技術] 某些沖洗系統係苦於交叉污染的效應。當使用者接觸 一使水能夠流入配件的把手時,細菌可能自一使用者傳到 另一使用者。交叉污染可能源自於手至口、手至鼻及手至 眼的接觸。了解有這種污染之後可能導致不願意接觸未改 善衛生的配件把手。 為了使傳遞細菌的風險減至最小,某些沖洗系統使用 不用手的方法來控制水流。在某些系統中,一被動感測器 用於偵測使用者的存在。一旦使用者離開一區域,某些裝 200419048 置使用一轉動裝置’將馬達的轉動轉換成為作動把手所需 要的直線運動。 在某些轉動驅動裝置中,馬達軸的慣性可能促使馬達 轴轉動越過所欲的停止點,於是啟始多重水流通過配件。 除了浪費水以外’此超程轉動可能使轉動裝置疲勞,且需 要較向的初始扭矩,以在第二沖洗循環的開頭啟始另一轉 動。 [發明内容] 本發明係由申請專利範圍所界定。本說明内容係概述 本較佳實施例之某些特點,且不應該用於限制申請專利範 圍。 一沖洗閥系統實施例包含一感測器、一偏壓電路、一 電開關 機械開關及一沖洗閥。較佳地,偏壓電路構建 成為在自感測器收到作動信號時偏壓該電開關。較佳地, 备電開關關閉時,機械開關被作動。沖洗閥耦合至電開關 與機械開關,以當電開關開啟時使流體能夠流動,且幫助 流動’直到機械開關關閉為止。 自動制動方法實施例包括接收一作動信號、作動電 子開關以啟始一開關凸輪的轉動及閥的開啟、當開關凸輪 的切除部分接觸機械開關的一部分時作動機械開關、及^ 機械開關的該部分在該切除部分的外部時關閉闕。 本毛明的其他特點與優點將配合較佳實施例說明如下 [實施方式] 200419048 &本較佳的超程制動系統和方法提供使用I不用手的系 統和方法、,以控制流體的流動。較佳的系統和方法精確地 Z動-馬達至所欲的位置。在—實關中,馬達的精確制 動提供系統和方法較大的凸輪表面積,以喃合一接觸元件 〇 圖1與圖2是-自動沖洗實施例⑽的部分剖視圖。 貫施例100包含一第一外罩或外殼1〇2,其輕合至-第二 雖㈣施例_可重新裝配至任何沖洗 閥或沖洗單元而不需要拆卸該等間或單a,如戶斤示,但是 外殼102藉由-螺紋開口而安裝至-閥外殼。在此實施: 100中,沖洗把手已由一柱塞銷丨丨8取代。 較佳地,外殼102將-馬達106封入其中,該馬達係 經由齒輪系110而機械式麵合至一桿凸輪1〇8與一開關凸 輪、"2。在此實施例10",桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪112 於沖洗循環期間完整轉動一圈(36〇度)。當桿凸輪⑽作 =’該桿凸輪⑽使一桿12〇自圖!顯示的不作用狀態 移動至圖2顯示的作用或沖洗狀態。由於桿凸輪⑽由不 作用狀態轉動至沖洗狀態,較佳地,桿凸# ι〇8的拋物線 部分合且移m 116’其妨㈣動柱塞鎖 118與桿120。較佳地,當沖洗循環完成時…表示為麼 ㈣黃m的張力裝置偏麼該面板116抵住桿凸輪108的 平坦部分124°在不作用狀態’桿⑶返回至不作用位置 ,其關閉沖洗閥。在圖1中,當沖洗閥關閉時,桿120在 接近垂直的位置。在其他實施例中,们2G在其他位置。 200419048 、多考圖1,較佳地,馬達106係封在外殼i〇2中。馬 達一6係機械式♦馬合至一齒輪系11〇,其於在圖工遍2中 被t示為固定在外㉟1G2中之減速齒輪系。當馬達咖作 用¥,齒輪系、11〇使桿凸輪1()8與開關凸# 112 方向轉動,因為夕制#α e 車父佳為/、用一共同軸120。當桿凸於 108轉動時,萨几认1Λ。 % 才干凸輪108的拋物線部分114嚙合且移動面 板116至右。較佳地,此移動迫使柱塞豸118與桿120至 右,其啟始一沖洗循環且開啟沖洗閥。 車乂佳地,當感測器、13(Μ貞測到一使用者或一狀況存在 時,自動沖洗便會被作動。感測@ 130可以是移動偵測器 …卜線偵測器、體熱偵測器,或藉由轉換非電能成為電 f光能以偵測或測量某物的任何其他裝置。較佳地,感測 器130的感測範圍可以調整,其允許感測器13〇安裝在任 何所奴的位置。例如,感測II i 3〇可以安裝之位置可遠離 ::殼102’如圖i所示,或可整合於外殼1〇2中或形成外 又02的單#分。當感測器130整合於外殼1〇2中或 形成外殼102的一單一部分時,感測器13〇的一部分或它 的透鏡Bb夠以確保感測器13 〇監視到所欲的視域之一角度 自外殼1〇2突起。在圖3之一實施例中,感測器透鏡與平 面302形成約十五度的角,該平面係實質上平行於外殼 102的外表面之一平坦部分·。雖然此特徵係表示在一替代 的重新裝配實施例,其不需要拆卸配件(例如,它容納一沖 洗把手)’但是它也可以使用在此處說明的實施例1〇〇中或 使用在任何其他沖洗裝置中或配合使用。 200419048 馬達106的作動發生在當作動信號由感測邏輯或電子 虞置402接收的時候,在圖4中,感測邏輯402與馬達制 動邏輯400之間有一界面。在此實施例丨〇〇中,當使用者 離開一視域或當一感測器產生電信號時,便產生一作動信 號。在此階段,積體電路接腳〇ρι 4〇4被驅動為低態達十 分之七秒,且OP2 406被驅動為低態達一完整的沖洗循環 。因為積體電路接腳OP1 404與OP2 406在作用的低態, 則p-n-p電晶體Ql〇 408供應一電壓至馬達1〇6,其在此實 施例中是未調節的直流六伏特電壓源。p-n_p電晶體Q12 41 0使電容器C 14 41 2放電,且將流動通過開關s丨〇 i 4 j 4 與電阻器R33 416的電流吸收至地,且p_n_p電晶體Qu 418偏壓表示為n-p-n電晶體Q14 42〇的電流吸收器,其啟 始馬達軸128、桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪丨12的轉動。當馬 達軸128、桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪112轉動時,較佳地, 開關S101 414係連接極2至連接馬達106至一供應電壓之 極3,而於本實施例100中,開關sl〇1 414係為一微開關 〇 當面板116滑下桿凸輪108的頂部分時,較佳地,壓 縮彈簧122促使桿凸輪108、開關凸輪124與馬達軸128 轉動。在此狀態,積體電路接腳0P1 4〇4被偏壓成為高態 ,壓縮彈簧122機械式傳遞能量至桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪 112,且馬達106當作發電機,施加正電壓至p_n_p電晶體 Q10 408與η·ρ-η電晶體qii 424的集極。 當馬達106產生電力,圖5的開關旋鈕5〇6被釋放且 10 200419048 滑動接觸一凸出表面502,其圍繞開關凸輪112的切除部 伤5 0 4在匕釋放時,開關414 |馬合極1與極2,其連接 電源至電容器C14 412。起初由電容器Cl4 412抽取的電 ml之向率在馬達1 〇6有效接地時偏壓η_ρ·η電晶體卩1 1 424 。結果,馬達100的動能轉換成為電能,且散失成為熱能 〇 較佳地,開關凸輪112係配置為恰在面板116嚙合該 桿凸輪112的平坦部分124以前關閉馬達1〇6。在此實施 例100中,較佳地,面板丨丨6於不作用狀態期間係不配置 於桿凸輪108的拋物線部分114上。 較佳地’自動沖洗實施例1〇〇也可以包括一制動控制 。較佳地,該制動控制係在齒輪卡住、凸輪受阻或其他固 障發生時防止馬達過熱或固障。參考圖4,積體電路接腳 Duty 426控制積體電路接腳〇ρ2 4〇6的輸出持續時間。在 此實施例中,一包含R40 43〇與C15 428的RC電路係控 制p-n-p電晶體q13 418與n-p_n電晶體Q14 42〇之偏壓的 持續時間。因此,電晶體Q14 42〇的導通時間可以程式化 ,以匹配沖洗循環的正常時間。雖然此實施例不限於任何 特定循ί哀時間或範圍,但是在一實施例中,偏壓信號的持 、續時間可以自約十分之七秒至約五秒。 圖6表示第二實施例6〇〇。如同第一實施例1〇〇,當收 到作動信號時,沖洗循環的作動開始。在此實施例6〇〇中 ,當使用者離開一視域或當一感測器產生電或光學信號時 ,產生一作動信號。在此狀態,積體電路接腳14 602被驅 200419048 動為回怨維持約十分之七秒。若積體電路接腳14 602在作 , 用的回怨,則n-p-n電晶體Q4 6〇4偏壓一源開關或 電晶體Q5 606,其供電至馬達6〇2,且啟始馬達軸128、 才干凸輪108與開關凸輪112的轉動。當馬達軸128、桿凸 輪1〇8與開關凸輪112轉動時,一單極單擲開關s6〇i 6〇8 連接馬達1 06至電源。 田面板116滑下桿凸輪108的頂部分時,較佳地,壓 縮5早黃122促使馬達1〇6、桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪ιΐ2轉 動。當馬達106由壓縮彈普122偏壓時,較佳地,一開_ 鲁 旋鈕506被釋放,且滑動接觸凸出表面5〇2,該凸出表面 係圍繞開關凸輪112的切除料5〇4。一旦開關旋鈕 —所在切除邓刀5〇4的外部’一來自積體電路610的脈波 只貝上使馬達1 〇6接地。較佳地,^貞測開關4} 4的開啟以 啟始馬達軸制動邏輯_的邏輯是由積體電路中的軟體及/ 或硬體完成。 車又佳地積體電路恰在面板1 i 6响合該桿凸輪⑴的 平=部分以前關閉馬達1〇6。較佳地,面板ιΐ6於不作用 « 狀態期間係不配置於桿凸輪⑽㈣物線部分ιΐ4上。 較佳地,自動沖洗實施例_也可以包括一制動控制 。較佳地,制動控制在齒輪卡住、凸輪受阻或其他固障發 生:夺防止:達過熱或固障。雖然,該控制具有很多構造, 但疋在一貫施例中,中齡· ,Λ 馬達1 06的接地是由一電子、機 作動。較佳地,控制传號& 4士你士 ω L唬的持續時間係被程式化為約等於 12 200419048 冲洗循環的持續時間。 如圖7所示,當一超程制動方法開始,在動作步驟 702接收一作動信號。較佳地,一感測器130或其他袭置 藉由轉換非電能成為電或光學信號而監視一視域或測量某 物。當一電子開關被作動時,該電子開關作動馬達106, 以轉動齒輪系110、開關凸輪112與桿凸輪1〇8,該桿凸 輪1 〇8係喃合桿12〇至一作用或沖洗狀態。在動作步驟 704 ’該電子開關關斷馬達106之一電源。較佳地,開關 凸輪112已充分轉動,以嚙合開關旋鈕5〇6,以經由開關 S 1〇1 414耦合電源至馬達1〇6。在動作步驟7〇6,當開關 旋鈕506接觸切除部分5〇4的下表面時,一機械開關提供 電力至馬達1〇6。較佳地,當開關旋鈕506不在切除部分 504中0守,機械開關便關斷馬達的電力。較佳地,怜 在面板1 1 6嚙合該桿凸輪丨丨2的平坦部分丨24以前,電力 被關斷。當面板116嚙合該桿凸輪1〇8的平坦部分時,桿 12〇返回不作用位置,且沖洗閥在動作步驟7〇8關閉。= 佳地,在不作用狀態,面板116係不配置於桿凸輪⑽的 拋物線部分1 14上。 上述系統與方法提供一種容易安裝、可靠的沖洗裝置 ,不需要使用者的直接介入。此系統與方法可以使用一或 更多之電池來操作’或接到外部電源或接到任何其他型式 的電源來操作。較佳地,整人彳 ^ 1 ^σ式或分離式元件可以接到一 自動沖洗單元或重新裝配至任 、、 1 j /Τ冼早兀或商用或住宅用 13 200419048 較佳地’該超程制動系統與方法可以施加制動力至一 馬達,以防止凸輪超越所需的位置。雖然該系統與方法已 藉由凸輪及齒輪的實施例說明,但是报多其他替代物是可 行的。此替代物包括自動作動器、電磁線圈驅動系統及使 用沖洗閥以用於流體分配的任何其他系統。此外,控制邏 輯不限於電路,因為該超程制動系統與方法也涵蓋其他控 制邏輯,例如包括光學邏輯。 很多其他替代的實施例也是可行的。例如,某系統與 方法將一接地控制開關直接接到一積體電路。在這些替代 的實施例中,圖4中的積體電路〇P2 406 —作用高態,其 直接接到耦合至n-p-n電晶體Q14 42〇的R38 432。此外, 可以自上述實施例加入或移除更多或更少的元件。另—實 施例可直接耦合一電、光學或機械開關(諸如微開關)至柱 塞銷或推動桿,以感測柱塞銷/推動桿的位置,及啟始制動 或制動的需求或電路斷開的需求。 物200419048 发明 Description of the invention: [Cross-reference to related applications] 4 This application claims priority based on US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 418,415 filed on October 12, 2002. The following joint review 2 U.S. patent # cases are filed on the same day as the claims in Nos. 6G / 4l8, 4i5. These two declarations are related to and further explain other examples of the embodiments disclosed in this application. They are all incorporated for reference. U.S. Patent Application No. 60/41 8,122, filed on October 12, 002, said "Automatic Flushing Valve Actuating Equipment Room". 10 February 2002 1 q r-ι -u U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 418,087 filed on 12th December, "Automatic Rinse Actuator for Trough Toilets". [Technical Field to which the Invention belongs] The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling fluid flow, and more particularly to a system and method for automatically braking and controlling a driving element of a flush valve. [Prior art] Some flushing systems suffer from the effects of cross-contamination. When a user touches a handle that allows water to flow into the accessory, bacteria may pass from one user to another. Cross-contamination may originate from hand-to-mouth, hand-to-nose, and hand-to-eye contact. Knowing that such contamination can lead to reluctance to touch unhandled accessory handles. To minimize the risk of passing bacteria, some flushing systems use hands-free methods to control water flow. In some systems, a passive sensor is used to detect the presence of the user. Once the user leaves an area, some devices 200419048 use a turning device to convert the rotation of the motor into the linear motion required to actuate the handle. In some rotary drives, the inertia of the motor shaft may cause the motor shaft to rotate past the desired stopping point, thus initiating multiple water flows through the accessory. In addition to wasting water ', this overtravel may fatigue the rotating device and require a relatively initial torque to start another rotation at the beginning of the second flushing cycle. [Summary of the Invention] The present invention is defined by the scope of patent application. This description is an overview of certain features of the preferred embodiment and should not be used to limit the scope of patent applications. An embodiment of a flush valve system includes a sensor, a bias circuit, an electrical switch mechanical switch, and a flush valve. Preferably, the bias circuit is configured to bias the electrical switch when the self-sensor receives an actuation signal. Preferably, the mechanical switch is activated when the backup switch is turned off. The flush valve is coupled to the electrical switch and the mechanical switch to enable fluid to flow when the electrical switch is turned on and to help flow 'until the mechanical switch is turned off. An embodiment of the automatic braking method includes receiving an actuation signal, actuating an electronic switch to initiate rotation of a switching cam and opening of a valve, actuating a mechanical switch when a cut-off portion of the switching cam contacts a portion of a mechanical switch, and the portion of the mechanical switch The cymbal is closed when the cutout is outside. Other features and advantages of the present Maoming will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiment as follows. [Embodiment] 200419048 & The preferred overtravel braking system and method provides a system and method using I without hands to control fluid flow. Better systems and methods precisely move the motor to the desired position. In the actual situation, the precise braking of the motor provides a large cam surface area for the system and method to unite the contact elements. Figures 1 and 2 are partial cross-sectional views of the automatic flushing example ⑽. The embodiment 100 includes a first outer cover or housing 102, which is lightly closed to the second embodiment. It can be reassembled to any flushing valve or flushing unit without disassembling the compartment or unit. It is shown, but the housing 102 is mounted to the valve housing through a threaded opening. In this implementation: 100, the flushing handle has been replaced by a plunger pin. Preferably, the housing 102 encloses the -motor 106, which is mechanically coupled to a lever cam 108 and a switch cam via a gear train 110, " 2. In this embodiment 10, the lever cam 108 and the switch cam 112 make one complete rotation (36 degrees) during the flushing cycle. When the lever cam works = ’, the lever cam makes a lever of 12 ° from the picture! Displayed inactive state Move to active or flushed state shown in Figure 2. Since the lever cam 转动 is turned from the inactive state to the flushing state, it is preferable that the parabola of the lever protrusion # ι〇8 is closed and moved 116 ', which may move the plunger lock 118 and the lever 120. Preferably, when the flushing cycle is completed ... indicated as Modal Yellow m, the tension device is biased. The panel 116 abuts the flat portion of the lever cam 108 at 124 °. In the inactive state, the lever ⑶ returns to the inactive position, which closes the flush valve. In Figure 1, when the flush valve is closed, the stem 120 is in a nearly vertical position. In other embodiments, we have 2G in other locations. 200419048. Consider FIG. 1. Preferably, the motor 106 is sealed in the housing 102. The Mata 6 series is a mechanical type. The mashup to a gear train 11 is shown in Figure 2 as a reduction gear train fixed in the outer casing 1G2. When the motor serves as ¥, the gear train, 11, rotates the lever cam 1 () 8 in the direction of the switch cam # 112, because the evening # α e car is better, and a common shaft 120 is used. When the lever turned at 108, Saki recognized 1Λ. The parabolic portion 114 of the talent cam 108 engages and moves the panel 116 to the right. Preferably, this movement forces the plunger 豸 118 and the rod 120 to the right, which starts a flushing cycle and opens the flushing valve. The car is good, when the sensor, 13 (Mzhen detects a user or a condition exists, the automatic flushing will be activated. Sensing @ 130 can be a motion detector ... a line detector, a body Thermal detector, or any other device that detects or measures something by converting non-electrical energy into electrical light energy. Preferably, the sensing range of the sensor 130 can be adjusted, which allows the sensor 13 Installed in any slave position. For example, the sensing II i 3〇 can be installed away from the :: shell 102 'as shown in Figure i, or can be integrated in the outer shell 102 or form a single outer # 02 When the sensor 130 is integrated in the housing 102 or forms a single part of the housing 102, a part of the sensor 130 or its lens Bb is sufficient to ensure that the sensor 130 monitors the desired vision. An angle of the field protrudes from the housing 102. In one embodiment of FIG. 3, the sensor lens forms an angle of about fifteen degrees with a plane 302, which is substantially parallel to one of the outer surfaces of the housing 102 and is flat Part ... Although this feature represents an alternative reassembly embodiment, it does not require disassembly of the assembly (for example, Accommodates a flushing handle) 'But it can also be used in Example 100 described herein or in any other flushing device or in conjunction. 200419048 The actuation of the motor 106 occurs as a motion signal by sensing logic or electronic When receiving the device 402, there is an interface between the sensing logic 402 and the motor braking logic 400 in Fig. 4. In this embodiment, when the user leaves a field of view or when a sensor generates electricity, When the signal is generated, an operating signal is generated. At this stage, the integrated circuit pin 〇ρι 4〇4 is driven to a low state for seven tenths of a second, and the OP2 406 is driven to a low state for a complete flushing cycle. Because the integrated circuit pins OP1 404 and OP2 406 are in the active low state, the pnp transistor Q10408 supplies a voltage to the motor 106, which in this embodiment is an unregulated direct current six volt voltage source. P -n_p transistor Q12 41 0 discharges capacitor C 14 41 2 and absorbs the current flowing through the switch s0i 4 j 4 and resistor R33 416 to ground, and the p_n_p transistor Qu 418 bias voltage is expressed as npn Crystal Q14 42〇 current sink, It starts the rotation of the motor shaft 128, the lever cam 108 and the switch cam 12. When the motor shaft 128, the lever cam 108 and the switch cam 112 rotate, preferably, the switch S101 414 is the connection pole 2 to the connection The motor 106 to a pole 3 of the supply voltage, and in the present embodiment 100, the switch s101,414 is a micro-switch. When the panel 116 slides down the top part of the lever cam 108, preferably, the compression spring 122 urges The lever cam 108, the switch cam 124, and the motor shaft 128 rotate. In this state, the integrated circuit pins 0P1 and 04 are biased to a high state, and the compression spring 122 mechanically transmits energy to the lever cam 108 and the switch cam 112. The motor 106 acts as a generator and applies a positive voltage to the collectors of the p_n_p transistor Q10 408 and the η · ρ-η transistor qii 424. When the electric power is generated by the motor 106, the switch knob 506 of FIG. 5 is released and 10 200419048 slides into contact with a protruding surface 502, which cuts around the cut-out portion of the switch cam 112. When the dagger is released, the switch 414 | 1 and pole 2, which connect power to capacitor C14 412. The orientation of the electric ml initially extracted by the capacitor Cl4 412 is biased by the transistor η_ρ · η transistor 卩 1 1 424 when the motor 106 is effectively grounded. As a result, the kinetic energy of the motor 100 is converted into electrical energy and is dissipated into thermal energy. Preferably, the switching cam 112 is configured to turn off the motor 106 just before the panel 116 engages the flat portion 124 of the lever cam 112. In this embodiment 100, it is preferable that the panel 6 is not disposed on the parabolic portion 114 of the lever cam 108 during the inactive state. Preferably, the automatic flushing embodiment 100 may also include a brake control. Preferably, the brake control system prevents the motor from overheating or fixing when the gear is stuck, the cam is blocked, or other fixing occurs. Referring to FIG. 4, the integrated circuit pin Duty 426 controls the output duration of the integrated circuit pin 〇ρ2 406. In this embodiment, an RC circuit including R40 43 ° and C15 428 controls the duration of the bias voltage of p-n-p transistor q13 418 and n-p_n transistor Q14 42 °. Therefore, the on-time of transistor Q14 42〇 can be programmed to match the normal time of the flushing cycle. Although this embodiment is not limited to any particular cycle time or range, in one embodiment, the duration of the bias signal can be from about seven tenths to about five seconds. Fig. 6 shows a second embodiment 600. As in the first embodiment 100, when an operation signal is received, the operation of the flushing cycle starts. In this embodiment 600, an actuation signal is generated when a user leaves a field of vision or when a sensor generates an electrical or optical signal. In this state, the integrated circuit pin 14 602 was driven 200419048 to maintain resentment for about seven tenths of a second. If the integrated circuit pin 14 602 is active, the npn transistor Q4 604 biases a source switch or transistor Q5 606, which supplies power to the motor 602, and starts the motor shaft 128, Rotation of the talent cam 108 and the switch cam 112. When the motor shaft 128, the lever cam 108, and the switch cam 112 rotate, a single-pole single-throw switch s60i 608 connects the motor 106 to the power source. When the field panel 116 slides down the top portion of the lever cam 108, it is preferable that the compression 5 early yellow 122 causes the motor 106, the lever cam 108, and the switch cam 2 to rotate. When the motor 106 is biased by the compression spring 122, preferably, the on-off knob 506 is released and slides into contact with the protruding surface 502, which is a cutting material 504 surrounding the switch cam 112. . Once the switch knob—where the outside of Deng knife 504 is cut off—a pulse wave from integrated circuit 610, the motor 106 is grounded. Preferably, the opening of the test switch 4} 4 to start the motor shaft braking logic is performed by software and / or hardware in the integrated circuit. The car's integrated circuit is turned off just before the panel 1 i 6 sounds flat = part of the lever cam 关闭. Preferably, the face plate 6 is not disposed on the rod cam body line portion 4 during the inactive «state. Preferably, the automatic flushing embodiment may also include a brake control. Preferably, the brake control occurs when the gear is stuck, the cam is blocked, or other solid obstacles occur: prevention: overheating or solid obstacles. Although this control has many structures, in the conventional embodiment, the grounding of the middle-aged, Λ motor 106 is operated by an electronic and mechanical mechanism. Preferably, the duration of the control signal & 4 你 士 ω L 唬 is stylized to approximately equal to the duration of the flush cycle of 12 200419048. As shown in FIG. 7, when an overtravel braking method is started, an actuation signal is received in operation step 702. Preferably, a sensor 130 or other device monitors a field of view or measures something by converting non-electrical energy into electrical or optical signals. When an electronic switch is actuated, the electronic switch actuates the motor 106 to rotate the gear train 110, the switch cam 112, and the lever cam 108, and the lever cam 108 is coupled to the lever 120 to a functioning or flushing state. In operation step 704 ', the electronic switch turns off one of the power sources of the motor 106. Preferably, the switch cam 112 has been fully rotated to engage the switch knob 506 to couple the power source to the motor 106 via the switch S 101 414. In operation step 706, when the switch knob 506 contacts the lower surface of the cut-off portion 504, a mechanical switch supplies power to the motor 106. Preferably, when the switch knob 506 is not in the cut-out portion 504, the mechanical switch turns off the power of the motor. Preferably, the power is turned off before the panel 1 1 6 engages the flat portion 24 of the lever cam 2 1 2. When the panel 116 engages the flat portion of the lever cam 108, the lever 120 returns to the inactive position, and the flushing valve is closed in the operation step 708. = Preferably, in the inactive state, the panel 116 is not disposed on the parabolic portion 1 14 of the lever cam ⑽. The system and method described above provide an easy-to-install, reliable flushing device that does not require direct user intervention. This system and method can be operated using one or more batteries' or connected to an external power source or to any other type of power source. Preferably, the whole person's ^ 1 ^ σ or separate type can be connected to an automatic washing unit or reassembled to any, 1 j / T 冼 early or commercial or residential 13 200419048 preferably 'the ultra The process braking system and method can apply a braking force to a motor to prevent the cam from overriding a desired position. Although the system and method have been described by way of examples of cams and gears, many other alternatives are possible. This alternative includes automatic actuators, solenoid drive systems, and any other system that uses flush valves for fluid distribution. In addition, the control logic is not limited to circuitry, as the overtravel braking system and method also covers other control logic, including, for example, optical logic. Many other alternative embodiments are possible. For example, a system and method connects a ground control switch directly to an integrated circuit. In these alternative embodiments, the integrated circuit OP2 406 in FIG. 4 is an active high state, which is directly connected to R38 432 coupled to the n-p-n transistor Q14 42〇. In addition, more or fewer elements may be added or removed from the above embodiments. Another embodiment may directly couple an electrical, optical or mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) to a plunger pin or push rod to sense the position of the plunger pin / push rod and initiate braking or braking needs or a circuit break Open demand. Thing

雖然已經說明本發明的一些較佳的實施例,但應了解 ,更多實施例與實例是可行的,且在本發明的範疇内。前 述詳細說明係為闡釋而不在於限制,且應該了解,本發明 的精神和範㈣以巾請專利範圍界定之,包含所有之^等 【圖式簡單說明】 C 一)圖式部分 圖1是自動沖洗實施例的部分剖視圖。 圖2是圖1的第二部分剖視圖。 14 200419048 圖3是圖1的替代實施例之外部立體圖。 圖4是自動制動系統之一實施例的示意圖。 圖5是圖1的開關凸輪與機械開關的前視圖。 圖6是自動制動系統之第二實施例的示意圖。 圖7 是制動方法的流程圖。 (二 )元件代表符號 100 自動沖洗實施例 102 第一外罩或外殼 104 第二外罩或電源 106 馬達 108 桿凸輪 110 齒輪系 112 開關凸輪 114 拋物線部分 116 面板 118 柱塞銷 120 桿 122 壓縮彈簧 124 平坦部分 126 共同軸 128 馬達軸 130 感測器 302 平面 400 馬達制動邏輯Although some preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, it should be understood that more embodiments and examples are possible and are within the scope of the present invention. The foregoing detailed description is for explanation and not limitation, and it should be understood that the spirit and scope of the present invention are defined by the scope of patents, including all of them, etc. [Schematic description] C a) Schematic part Figure 1 is automatic Partial cross-sectional view of a flushing embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a second portion of FIG. 1. 14 200419048 FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the alternative embodiment of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an automatic braking system. 5 is a front view of the switch cam and the mechanical switch of FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the automatic braking system. Fig. 7 is a flowchart of a braking method. (II) Symbols of component 100 Automatic washing example 102 First housing or housing 104 Second housing or power source 106 Motor 108 Rod cam 110 Gear train 112 Switch cam 114 Parabolic part 116 Panel 118 Plunger pin 120 Rod 122 Compression spring 124 Flat Section 126 Common shaft 128 Motor shaft 130 Sensor 302 Plane 400 Motor brake logic

15 200419048 402 404 406 408 410 412 414 416 418 420 424 426 428 430 432 502 504 506 600 602 604 606 608 感測邏輯或電子裝置 積體電路接腳OP1 積體電路接腳OP2 p-n-p電晶體Q10 p-n-p電晶體Q12 電容器C14 開關S101 電阻器R33 p-n-p電晶體Q13 n-p-n電晶體Q14 n-p-n電晶體Ql 1 積體電路接腳Duty C15 R40 R38 凸出表面 切除部份 開關旋鈕 第二實施例 積體電路接腳14 n-p-n電晶體Q4 n-p-n電晶體Q5 單極單擲開關S601 積體電路15 200419048 402 404 406 408 410 412 414 416 418 420 424 426 428 430 432 502 504 506 600 602 604 604 606 608 Integrated circuit pin OP1 Integrated circuit pin OP2 pnp transistor Q10 pnp transistor Q12 Capacitor C14 Switch S101 Resistor R33 pnp transistor Q13 npn transistor Q14 npn transistor Ql 1 Integrated circuit pin Duty C15 R40 R38 protruding part of the cut-out switch knob Second embodiment integrated circuit pin 14 npn Crystal Q4 npn transistor Q5 single pole single throw switch S601 integrated circuit

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Claims (1)

200419048 拾、申請專利範圍: 其提供不用手的控制,包含: 1 · 一種沖洗閥系統 一感測器; 偏壓電路’肖建成4當從該感測器收到作動信號時 產生偏壓信號; 電開關,耦合至該偏壓電路,該電開關係構建成為 只有在該偏壓電路產生該偏壓信號時才開啟; 歲械開關構建成為恰在該電開關關閉以前開啟;200419048 Patent application scope: It provides hands-free control, including: 1 a flush valve system and a sensor; a bias circuit 'Xiao Jiancheng 4 generates a bias signal when an operating signal is received from the sensor An electric switch is coupled to the bias circuit, and the electric on relationship is constructed so as to be turned on only when the bias circuit generates the bias signal; the age switch is constructed to be turned on just before the electric switch is turned off; 夕 中洗閥耦合至该電開關與該機械開關,該沖洗閥 係構建成為當該電開關開啟時啟始流體的流動,且使流動 持續’直到該機械開關關閉為止。 2·如申請專利範圍帛1項之沖洗閥系統,其中該電開 關包含一電晶體。 〃 3·如申請專利範圍第2項之沖洗閥系統,其中該機相 開關包含一單極單擲開關。The rinsing valve is coupled to the electric switch and the mechanical switch, and the flushing valve is configured to start the flow of fluid when the electric switch is turned on, and continue the flow 'until the mechanical switch is turned off. 2. The flush valve system according to the scope of patent application (1), wherein the electric switch includes a transistor. 〃 3. If the flush valve system of item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the machine phase switch includes a single-pole single-throw switch. 4·如申請專利範圍冑丨項之沖洗閥系統,進一步包令 一馬達,該馬達係機械式耦合至該沖洗閥,且電耦合至詞 電開關與該機械開關。 / 5·如申請專利範圍第4項之沖洗閥系統,進一步包令 -齒輪系與1關凸輪’該齒輪系係機械式輛合至二= 與該開關凸輪。 進一步包含 的桿凸輪及 6·如申請專利範圍第4項之沖洗閥系统, 耦合至該馬達的齒輪系、一耦合至該齒輪系 17 200419048 一輕合至該桿凸輪的桿。 7·如申請專利範圍第6項之沖洗閥系統,其中該桿凸 輪係耦合至該沖洗閥。 8·如申請專利範圍第4項之沖洗閥系統,進一步包含 制動控制邏輯,其在一預定長度的時間以後中斷該馬達 的接地連接。 9· 一種用於清空廢棄物之自動沖洗閥系統,包含: 一馬達;4. If the flush valve system according to the scope of patent application (1), further includes a motor, the motor is mechanically coupled to the flush valve, and is electrically coupled to the word electric switch and the mechanical switch. / 5 · If the flush valve system of item 4 in the scope of patent application, further includes the order-the gear train and the 1 off cam ', the gear train is mechanically coupled to two = and the switch cam. It further comprises a lever cam and 6. The flushing valve system according to item 4 of the scope of the patent application, a gear train coupled to the motor, a gear train coupled to the gear train 17 200419048, and a lever lightly coupled to the lever cam. 7. The flush valve system according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the rod cam system is coupled to the flush valve. 8. The flush valve system according to item 4 of the patent application, further comprising brake control logic, which interrupts the ground connection of the motor after a predetermined length of time. 9. An automatic flushing valve system for emptying waste, comprising: a motor; 一機械式耦合至該馬達的齒輪系; 一機械式耦合至該齒輪系的開關凸輪; 一機械式耦合至該齒輪系的桿凸輪; 一機械式耦合至該桿凸輪的閥; 感測邏輯,其電耦合至該馬達,以啟始一馬達軸的轉A gear train mechanically coupled to the motor; a switching cam mechanically coupled to the gear train; a lever cam mechanically coupled to the gear train; a valve mechanically coupled to the lever cam; sensing logic, It is electrically coupled to the motor to initiate rotation of a motor shaft 、機械開Μ ’其機械式耦合至該開關凸輪且電柄合至 馬達,以確認該馬達轴的轉動;及 卜制動邏輯’其電耦合至該感測邏輯與該馬達,該感測 2構建成為中斷該馬達的電力連接,該制動邏輯構建成 :糟由轉換該馬達軸的機械能成為熱能,終止該馬達軸的 10·如申請專利範圍第9項之6 H 1 ^ « _ 、t自動沖洗閥系統,其4 馬達是一直流馬達。 11·如申請專利範圍第9項之6 4丄 ^ 4人 貝之自動沖洗閥系統,進- 匕s 一耦合至該開關凸輪與桿凸輪的轴 18 200419048 12.如申請專利範圍第9項之自動沖洗閥系統,其中該 開關凸輪包含一作動該機械開關的切除部分。 如申請專利刪12項之自動沖:闕系統,其中 该切除部分包括一凹入表面。 14. 如申請專利範圍第9項之自動沖洗閥系統,進一 + 包含制動控制邏輯,其在預定長度的時間以 二 的接地連接。 ^亥馬達 其中 15. 如申請專利範圍帛14項之自動沖洗閥系统 該預定長度的時間約等於一沖洗循環。 其中 16. 如申請專利範圍第14項之自動沖洗閥系統, 該制動邏輯包含一積體電路。 其中 17. 如申請專利範圍第14項之自動沖洗閥系統, 該制動控制邏輯包含一對輕合至該感測邏輯的電曰曰體 18. 種使用在自動沖洗裝置之自動制動方^包。人· 接收一作動信號; ^ · 作動一電子開關,以啟始—開關# 開啟; 切及閥的 當該開關凸輪的一切除部分接觸 時,作動-機械開關;〗 機械開關的一部分 關閉 當該機械開關的該部分在該切除部 該閥。 W外部時, 19. 如申請專利範圍第18項之自 包含-耦合至該電子開關的感測器。 法’進一步 2。·如申請專利範圍g 18項之自動制動方法,進一步 19 200419048 包含利用一制動邏輯,藉由轉換該機械能成為熱能,終止 該開關凸輪的轉動。 21.如申請專利範圍第19項之自動制動方法,其中該 感測器係被設置成為與一平面形成約十五度的角,該平面 係實質上平行於圍繞該電子開關的一外殼。 拾壹、圖式:2. Mechanical switch M ′ is mechanically coupled to the switch cam and the electric handle is closed to the motor to confirm the rotation of the motor shaft; and brake logic ’is electrically coupled to the sensing logic and the motor, and the sensing 2 is constructed In order to interrupt the electrical connection of the motor, the braking logic is structured as follows: the mechanical energy of the motor shaft is converted into thermal energy, and the motor shaft is terminated. 10 · If the patent application scope item 9 6 6 H 1 ^ «_, t automatically Flush valve system, its 4 motors are DC motors. 11 · If the patent application scope item 6 of 6 4 丄 ^ 4 person shell automatic flush valve system, the inlet-knife is coupled to the shaft of the switch cam and the lever cam 18 200419048 12. If the patent application scope item 9 The automatic flush valve system, wherein the switch cam includes a cut-out portion that activates the mechanical switch. If the patent application deletes 12 items of automatic punching: 阙 system, wherein the cut-out portion includes a concave surface. 14. If the automatic flush valve system of item 9 of the patent application scope, further one + contains brake control logic, which is connected to two grounds for a predetermined length of time. ^ Hai motor Among them 15. For example, the automatic flush valve system of the scope of application for patent No. 14 The predetermined length of time is approximately equal to a flush cycle. Among them 16. If the automatic flush valve system of item 14 of the patent application scope, the braking logic includes an integrated circuit. Among them, 17. As for the automatic flushing valve system of the scope of application for patent No. 14, the brake control logic includes a pair of electric brakes which are lightly connected to the sensing logic. 18. An automatic braking package for use in an automatic flushing device. The person receives an actuation signal; ^ actuates an electronic switch to start—the switch # is turned on; the valve is actuated when a cut-out portion of the switch cam contacts the mechanical switch; and a part of the mechanical switch is turned off when the This part of the mechanical switch is the valve at the cutout. When external, 19. A self-contained sensor coupled to the electronic switch as claimed in item 18 of the scope of patent application. Method 'further 2. · For example, the automatic braking method of 18 items in the scope of patent application, further 19 200419048 includes the use of a braking logic to stop the rotation of the switch cam by converting the mechanical energy into thermal energy. 21. The automatic braking method according to item 19 of the application, wherein the sensor is arranged to form an angle of about fifteen degrees with a plane substantially parallel to a housing surrounding the electronic switch. Pick up, schema: 如次頁Like the next page 2020
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