201218994 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明大體關於蓋體總成，該等蓋體總成包括基體、蓋 體及用以將蓋體連接至基體之連接總成。更特定而言，本 發明係關於用於馬桶或坐浴盆之蓋體總成，該等蓋體總成 有利地展現最大程度之打開及關閉靈活性，從而允許自動 或手動地打開馬桶或坐浴盆之蓋體，使得當打開時’蓋體 之頂面或底面向内面向使用者。 【先前技術】 蓋體總成具有所要特徵，諸如自動或手動操作之靈活性 及當打開時使蓋體之頂側或底側定位成朝向使用者之靈活 性。儘管蓋體總成有吸引力，但仍存在許多方面可尋求改 良。舉例而言，希望允許使用者藉由促進蓋體之自動操作 的鎖定機構及促進蓋體之手動操作的解鎖機構來自動或手 動地打開及關閉蓋體，同時保護驅動器件免於損壞。亦希 望具有一種連接總成，該連接總成允許在打開蓋體時蓋體 之整個頂側或整個底側面向使用者。總體而言，存在改良 蓋體總成及克服先前技術的不足之需要。 先前技術方法包括美國專利第1342,505號。此專利關於 一種馬桶蓋體，該馬桶蓋體經鉸接，使得蓋體在被打開時 樞轉，且蓋體之頂側面向使用者以作為靠背。該蓋體藉由 提起把+而手動㈣，該手經置放以確保頂側始終面向 使用者。當使用者之重量抬離座位時，蓋體落回至關閉位 置。美國專利第1，398,556號描述-種藉由壓下壓力棒而打 152094.doc 201218994 開之馬桶蓋體。壓力棒上之使用者之重量使蓋體保持於打 開位置。當移除使用者之重量時，蓋體落回至關閉位置。 該專利揭示馬桶蓋體底側面向使用者之一實施例及馬桶蓋 體頂側面向使用者之另一實施例。 美國專利第2,219,044號係關於藉由壓低桿或推動按鈕來 自動操作之馬桶蓋體。電動機將蓋體驅動至打開位置以使 蓋體之頂側面向使用者。升降桿及控制桿均柩轉地連接至 蓋體且連接至基體。該專利描述打開及關閉蓋體兩者之完 全自動操作。美國專利申請公開案第2006/0005309號關於 一種可藉由手柄手動操作、藉由腳踏板手動操作，或藉由 馬達自動操作之馬桶蓋體。當打開時，馬桶蓋體之底側面 向使用者。該專利申請案揭示雙重系統為一選項。 其他先前技術包括以下技術。國際專利申請公開案第 WO/2008/0293 88號關於藉由電動致動機構自動操作之馬桶 蓋體。離合系統選擇性地使致動機構解除連接，以允許在 無馬達旋轉之情況下對蓋體進行手動操作。當打開時，蓋 體之底側面向使用者。日本專利申請案第2〇〇5_955〇2號描 述一種可自動打開及關閉之馬桶蓋體。該蓋體·包括兩個鉸 接在一起之單獨部分。當使蓋體上升時，蓋體之前部折向 下’以使蓋體之前部的頂側面向使用者。 根據本發明，已判定諸如此等專利及專利申請案之先前 技術之各種特性具有缺點及不良屬性、結果或效果。本發 明δ忍識到諸如此等問題之問題並解決該等問題以提供迄 今尚不可用之增強。總體而言，本發明更完全地滿足以下 152094.doc 201218994 需要·允許使用者自動或手動地打開或關閉蓋體、在蓋體 自動打開時使蓋體之頂側面向使用者、在蓋體手動打開時 使蓋體之底側面向使用者，及具有允許手動操作蓋體而不 會扣壞驅動$件之鎖定總成^此外，本發明提供位於基體 與蓋體之間的多個連接構件，該等連接構件具有樞轴點， 從而允許使用者容易地自動或手動操作該蓋體。 【發明内容】 本發明之一態樣或實施例關於一改良之蓋體總成，其包 含基體、蓋體及用於將該蓋體連接至該基體之連接總成。 本發明包括多個連接構件，每個連接構件具有與蓋體及基 體兩者之連接點，以允許蓋體之旋轉操作。該等連接構件 中之-者在樞軸構件内樞轉，同時另一連接構件在一路徑 中滑動移動。舉例而言，當蓋體處於打開位置時，蓋體可 被打開以使得蓋體之頂面面向使用者或背對使用者。 根據另一態樣或實施例 驅動器件連接至至少一連接 構件。該㈣n件㈣該連接構件繞絲職轉，以打開 或關閉蓋體。舉例而言，使用者可啟動該驅動器件以自動 :打開或關閉馬桶蓋體。連接構件可被選擇性地限制成不 、路匕内進行滑動移動，從而允許或阻止蓋體繞著另一 二接：：之樞軸點旋轉。舉例而言’在蓋體之自動操作期 ^錢接構件可被限制在該路#内，從而允許蓋體繞著 =接構件之柩轴點旋轉，且在蓋體處於打開位置時迫 7之頂側面向使用者。或者，舉例而言，在蓋體之 乍』間，該連接構件在該路徑内之滑動移動可不受限 152094.doc 201218994 制’從而阻止蓋體繞著另一連接構件之樞軸點旋轉，且在 蓋體處於打開位置時迫使蓋體之底侧面向使用者。 在又一態樣或實施例中’鎖定總成將該等連接構件中之 一者的一部分緊固於路徑内以允許蓋體之自動操作。連接 構件自鎖定總成脫齧，以允許蓋體之手動操作而不會損壞 蓋體驅動總成。舉例而言，連接構件自鎖定總成之釋放允 許在不開啟驅動器件之情況下打開或關閉蓋體，從而防止 驅動器件受到磨損或損壞。 本發明之至少一實施例之目的為提供一蓋體總成，該蓋 體總成包括：基體；具有第一表面及相對之第二表面：蓋 體；具有第-連接構件及第二連接構件之連接總成，該等 連接構件將基料接至蓋體，其巾該第1接構件藉由第 -樞抽構件連接至基體，且該第一連接構件藉由第二拖軸 :件連接至蓋體，其令該第二連接構件藉由第三枢轴構件 =至基it ’且該第二連接構件藉由苐四㈣構件連接至 蓋體；且該蓋體總成進一步包含一滑動路徑。 在本發明之一態樣中，該滑動路徑為蓋體之一部分，且 =插轴構件及第二樞軸構件中之一者滑動地安置在該路 =^本發明之另m該滑動路徑為基 且第三料構件及第吨㈣件中之_者滑動地p 在忒路徑内。在本發一 -連接構件及該第二連接構件;=至該滑動路徑為該第 區段的-連接構件之一部分。在：各〉兩個滑動喷合之 枢轴構件為鉸i n ” 態樣中’該 I52094.doc * 6 - 201218994 本發明之-態樣進—步包括與蓋體相關聯之至少一抓握 構件。本發明之另-態樣進—步包括鎖定總成，其中第一 連接構件之位於料徑内之部分可釋放地_成 路徑内進行滑動_移動。本發明之 " 个Iβ工又態樣進一步包括連接 至第-連接構件及第二連接構件中之至少—者的驅動器 件0 在本發明之另一態樣中，第-連接構件為棒體。在本發 二之又態樣中，第二連接構件為棒體。在本發明之另一 態樣中，該路徑為凹槽。 本發明之另m步包括具有第—末端及第二末端 w ’其中該蓋體具有關閉位置，在關閉位置中，蓋體 :位成自基體之安裝表面向前且與基體之安裝表面大致平 I地延伸’蓋體之第一表面背對基體’且蓋體具有交替之 打開位置及第二打開位置，在第一打開位置及第二打 心立置中’蓋體^位成與基體之安裝表面大致垂直，其中 在盖體關閉位置中，第一連接構件之位於路徑内之部分安 :為接近於路徑之第一末端’其中在第一蓋體打開位置 笛第-連接構件之位於路徑内之部分安置為接近於路徑 末端’且蓋體之第-表面面向前且背對基體，且其 ^第二蓋體打開位置中，第一連接構件之位於路徑内之 =女置為接近於路徑之第二末端，且蓋體之第二表面面 向刖且背對基體。 【實施方式】 知照要求’將在本文φ ^思-士 & 隹不文甲揭不本發明之詳細實施例；然 152094.doc 201218994 而，應理解，所揭示之實施例僅例示本發明，本發明可以 各種形式體現。因此，本文中所揭示之特$ % & .„β g 丁 t将疋細即不應解釋 為限制’而僅為中請專利之基礎，且為教示熟習 技術者以實際上任意適當方式來以不同方式使用本 代表性基礎。 圖1說明具有蓋體總成20之馬桶25之實施例。@2_4 說明蓋體40(諸如）在馬桶25使用期間之不同位置。當蓋體 4〇處於關閉位置時，蓋體40遮蓋馬桶乃，以使蓋體4〇之第 一表面42自馬桶25面向外。如圖3中所見，當蓋體4〇處於 第一打開位置時，第一表面42實質上面向空間28。如圖4 中所見，當蓋體40處於第二打開位置時，第一表面42實質 上背對空間28。 圖5表示大體標示為2 〇之蓋體總成之實施例。蓋體總成 20包括蓋體40、基體60及連接總成80〇蓋體總成20可用以 為諸如馬桶或坐浴盆之器件或容器提供可打開之蓋子。 圖6說明大體標示為120之蓋體總成之另一實施例。蓋體 總成120包括蓋體40、基體60、連接總成80，且進一步包 括驅動器件3 0。打開及關閉蓋體總成12 0之蓋體4 0可為自 動的、手動的或自動與手動之組合。蓋體總成120之所揭 示實施例可自動及手動地操作。舉例而言，蓋體總成120 可自動地打開及關閉蓋體40、手動地打開及關閉蓋體40、 手動地打開蓋體40並自動地關閉蓋體40，或自動地打開蓋 體40並手動地關閉蓋體40。 蓋體40可用作開口之蓋子，諸如馬桶上之馬桶蓋體。蓋 152094.doc ⑤ 201218994 體4〇可由諸如塑膠、陶瓷或金屬之任何工業標準材料製 成。如圖5及圖6所說明，蓋體40具有第一表面42及第二表 面44。當蓋體40處於關閉位置（圖2)時，第一表面42面向空 間28，該空間28自被遮蓋之器件面向-外。舉例而言，第一 表面42可為馬桶蓋體40之頂面，當馬桶蓋體4〇處於關閉位 置時，該頂面自馬桶25面向上。當蓋體4〇處於關閉位置 (圖2)時’第二表面44向内面向被遮蓋之器件。舉例而言， 第二表面44可為馬桶蓋體40之底面，當馬桶蓋體4〇處於關 閉位置時’該底面向下面向馬桶25。蓋體4〇可具有一或多 個抓握構件52，如圖3中所見。抓握構件52可為（例如）手 柄、突起或凹口。抓握構件52可位於蓋體4〇上之任何所要 位置。抓握構件52可為蓋體40之整體形成之部分或為一單 獨組件。 基體60可用於將蓋體總成2〇、12〇附接至諸如馬桶或坐 冷盆之益件或容器（圖2)。基體60可由諸如塑膠、陶瓷或金 屬之任何工業標準材料製成。如圖5及圖6中所見，至少一 附接構件62將基體6G附接至器件。附接構⑽可為（例如） 夾子、柱、螺栓或螺釘。或者，附接構件62可為黏著劑。 附接構件62可為基體6〇之整體形成之部分或為單獨组件。 基體6〇經定大小及形狀以容納驅動器件30。驅動器件3〇可 為諸如馬達或致動器之任何工業標準器件。或者，驅動器 件3〇可安裝在基體6〇之外部，諸如安裝在基體6。之下方或 上方。 圖5及圖6說明將蓋體4〇連接基 逆按主丞體60之連接總成8〇。連 I52094.doc 201218994 接總成8〇包含多個連接構件，諸如第-連接構件82及第二 連接構件、84,如圖7中所見。或者，連接總成80可具有兩 個以上之連接構件。第一連接構件Μ及第二連接構件料由 諸如金屬、塑膠或複合材料之任何工業標準材料製成。第 抽構件64將第—連接構件以第-基體部分86枢轉地 連接至基體60。蓋體40中之路徑㈣轉地且可滑動地收納 第一連接構件82之第-蓋體部分88(圖8)。路徑啊為任何 類型之收納路徑，諸如通道、空腔、狹槽或凹槽。所說明 實施例之路徑46為凹槽。路徑Μ含有第-阻擋件―)47 及第二阻擋件49(圖8)。第一阻擋件47阻止第—蓋體部㈣ 滑動超過路徑辦之第—位置51(圖9)。第二阻擋件49阻止 第-蓋體部分88滑動超過路徑46中之第二位置叫圖⑼。 第一阻擋件47及第二阻擋件49可為（例如）由蓋體4〇之若干 4刀或路徑嵌件之末端部分形成之端壁。第二樞軸構件％ 將第二連接構件84之第二基體部分9〇樞轉地連接至基體 6〇。蓋體40上之第三枢軸構件48將第二連接構件以之第二 蓋體部分92樞轉地連接至蓋體4〇。第一、第二及第三拖軸 冓牛64 66及48中之母一者為蓋體40或基體6〇之部分。路 役46為蓋體4〇、基體6〇或連接總成8〇之部分。為結構之一 部分係定義為與該結構整體地形成或為該結構之附接組 件。舉例而言，第一、第二及第三樞軸構件64、66、“及 路徑46中之每一者可係與蓋體4〇或基體6〇整體地形成或單 獨地附接至蓋體40或基體60。舉例而言，第一、第二及第 二樞軸構件64、66、48中之任一者可為附接至或安裝至蓋 152094.doc 201218994 體40或基體60之單獨鉸鏈。舉例而言，路徑扦可為形成於 附接至蓋體40或基體6〇之單獨組件令之路徑。或者，舉例 而言，路徑46可為第一或第二連接構件82、84之一部分， β亥部分伸縮式地嚙合第一或第二連接構件82、84之另一部 73舉例而5，第一及第二連接構件82、84均可為伸縮式 地嚙合之連接構件。 驅動器件30可連接至第一、第二及第三樞軸構件Μ、 66 ^8中之至少一者（圖6)。舉例而|，驅動器件⑽可僅連 接至第-樞轴構件64、僅連接至第二樞軸構祕，或連接 至第一樞抽構件64及第二拖軸構祕兩者。或者，舉例而 言，驅動器件30可連接至第三樞轴構件48或路徑Μ，或連 接至第三枢轴構件48及路徑46兩者。藉此可使驅動器件3〇 向第一連接構件82及第二連接構件料中之一者或兩者施加 旋轉力。多個驅動器件30可連接至第- '第二及第三樞軸 構件64、66、48及路徑牝之任何組合。 圖U至圖16說明大體標示為之蓋體總成之另-實施 L蓋體總成細進-步包括鎖定總成5〇。鎖定總成50具 、於唾合第-蓋體部分88之至少一响合構件55。鎖定魄 成50可由諸如金屬 '塑 " 修次橡膠之任何工業標準材料製 :。：合構件55可為剛性的，諸如藉由金屬或硬塑膠製 塑m撓性的，诸如藉由軟 : 齒合構件55可為鎖定總成5〇之整體形 件“二4响0構件55可為附接至鎖定基體57之單獨組 。盍體4。中之鎖定總成5。可選擇性地限制第一蓋體部分 • 152094.doc •11· 201218994 88。舉例而言，在鎖定位置，鎖定總成5〇限制第一蓋體部 分88’從而阻止第一蓋體部分88在路徑46内朝向阻擋件49 滑動。在未鎖定位置，鎖定總成50不限制第一蓋體部分 88，從而允許第—蓋體部分88在路徑46内朝向阻擋件钧滑 動。 圖Π及圖18說明大體標示為320之蓋體總成之另一實施 例。蓋體總成320包括連接總成1 80，連接總成丨8〇包括多 個連接構件，諸如第一連接構件182及第二連接構件184。 第一連接構件182及第二連接構件184係由諸如金屬、塑膠 或複合材料之任何工業標準材料製成。第一樞軸構件64將 第一連接構件182之第一基體部分186枢轉地連接至基體 60 »蓋體140上之第三樞轴構件148將第一連接構件182之 第一蓋體部分192樞轉地連接至蓋體14〇。第二樞軸構件66 將第二連接構件184之第二基體部分190樞轉地連接至基體 60。蓋體140中之路徑146可滑動地收納第二連接構件184 之第二蓋體部分188。第一阻擋件147限制第二蓋體部分 188滑動超過路徑丨46中之第一位置151。鎖定總成5〇選擇 性地限制第二蓋體部分丨88朝向位於路徑146中之第二位置 153處之第二阻擋件149滑動。 圖19說明大體標示為2 80之連接總成之另一實施例。連 接總成280具有連接至第一樞軸構件64及第四柩軸構件68 之第一連接構件282，及連接至第二及第三樞軸構件66、 48之第二連接構件84。第一連接構件282具有伸縮式地嚙 合在第一蓋體部分288上之路徑246内之第一基體部分 152094.doc •12· 201218994 290。或者，第二連接構件84可為具有路徑246之伸縮式構 件’或第一及第二連接構件282、84皆可為具有路徑246之 伸縮式構件。路徑246可視情況含有鎖定總成5〇。 蓋體總成20允許使用者手動打開及關閉蓋體4〇。使用者 向外拉動抓握構件52手動地將蓋體40打開至第一打開位 置，其中第一表面4.2面向空間28 ^抓握構件52上之拉力使 蓋體40升高並繞著第三樞軸構件48之軸線旋轉。第一蓋體 部分88被迫抵靠第一阻擋件47，從而限制第一蓋體部分88 進一步遠離第二阻擋件49而滑動.使用者向外拉蓋體4〇之 一部分手動地將蓋體40打開至第二打開位置，其中第一表 面42背對空間28且第二表面44面向空間“。舉例而言，使 用者可在通常認為的馬„部將蓋體之該部分自基體的最 大程度地抬起。蓋體40之該部分上之拉力使蓋體4〇上升， 但並不實質上繞著第三樞軸構件48之軸線旋轉。當蓋體扣 打開至第二打開位置時’第—蓋體部⑽在路徑蝴朝向 第二位置53處之第二阻擋件49滑動。當第—蓋體部分μ被 第二阻擋件49限制而不能進-步遠離第-位置51滑動時， 蓋體40將被阻止作進一步之打開移動。 盍體40之#作可視情況藉由包括驅動器件觀蓋體總成 120而自動化。在蓋體總成120之自動操作期間，在接收到 來自諸如按紐、開關、桿或感測器之啟動器件（未展示）之 第一信號之後，驅動器株m姑私如 件3〇被啟動。驅動器件30驅動連接 總成以使第-連接構件82繞著第1軸構件Μ之抽線 旋轉並使第一連接構件84繞著第二拖軸構件“之轴線旋 152094.doc •13· 201218994 轉。第一蓋體部分88被第一阻擋件47限制而不能在路徑46 内進一步遠離第二阻擋件49滑動。蓋體4〇在與第一連接構 件82及第二連接構件84之旋轉方向相反之方向上繞著第三 樞轴構件48之轴線旋轉。在第一打開位置，蓋體4〇之第一 表面42面向該器件之開口外部的空間28，諸如面向馬桶25 之使用者。當蓋體40自動打開時，使用者可（例如）坐在馬 桶25上且往後倚靠在相對乾淨之第一表面42上。 為了自動關閉蓋體40，驅動器件30在接收到第二信號之 後被啟動，且反向開啟以使第一連接構件82及第二連接構 件84分別在與其打開旋轉方向相反之方向上旋轉。蓋體4〇 在與其打開方向相反之方向上旋轉，從而使蓋體4〇返回至 其原始關閉位置，在該位置中’第一表面42面向位於被遮 蓋器件之外部（諸如馬桶25之上方）之空間28。 亦可手動地使蓋體40上升及下降。為了手動打開蓋體 40’使用者接觸蓋體4〇之一部分，並在自器件向外之方向 上在蓋體40上施加力。舉例而言’使用者握住馬桶蓋體4〇 之前部，且在遠離馬桶25之方向上向上抬起。第一連接構 件82繞著第一樞軸構件64之軸線旋轉，且第二連接構件84 繞著第二樞軸構件66之軸線旋轉。第一蓋體部分88朝向第 一位置53滑動’直至第一蓋體部分88受到第二阻擋件杓之 限制。蓋體40相對於第三樞轴構件48之軸線保持實質上固 疋。在完全打開之位置，蓋體4〇之第二表面44面向該器件 開口外部之空間28 ’諸如面向馬桶25之使用者。舉例而 5 ’在馬桶25之使用期間，使用者造成之任何飛濺物或亂 I52094.doc 201218994 向物（misdirection)均將落在第二表面44上，藉此使第一表 面42保持相對乾淨。或者’舉例而言，使用者可握住位於 蓋體40後部之抓握構件52，並在遠離馬桶25之方向上向上 抬起，從而使蓋體40繞著連接總成80旋轉（如同先前針對 蓋體40之自動打開所描述），導致蓋體4〇面向馬桶乃之使 用者。 為了手動關閉蓋體40，使用者接觸蓋體之一部分，且朝 著器件施加力。舉例而言，使用者可握住所認為的蓋體40 之則部，且朝向馬桶25往下拉動。第一蓋體部分以在路徑 内朝向第位置51滑動，直至第一蓋體部分88受到第一 阻撐㈣之限制。使用者既可引導蓋體4 0回到關閉位置， 又可在蓋體40部分關閉之後放開蓋體利並使蓋體4〇在重力 作用下落回至關閉位置。或者，使用者可握住所認為的蓋 體之後部，且朝向馬捅25向下推動或拉動，從而使蓋體 :連接總成8。旋轉(如同先前針對蓋體4。之自動關閉 所描述）。 蓋體總成20' 120可視情況包括鎖 打開至第-打心置_ 田盖體40 〇〇 ,, . 〇構件55限制第—蓋體部分 構件4/、不能朝向第二位置53滑動。蓋體40繞著第三框轴 ::軸線旋轉，以使第一表面42在蓋體4。處於 開位置時面向空間28。為了將 置，構件55不再限制第一蓋體:τ二打開位 :動。舉例…—可實;⑼ 152094.doc 15 201218994 稍微有可撓性的，以使來自第一蓋體部分88之力使嚙合構 件55足夠地變形以允許第一蓋體部分88滑過嚙合構件μ而 /月向第一位置53。舉例而言，嚙合構件55亦可為有磁性 的在手動操作期間，使用者最初施加在蓋體4〇上之力克 服由嚙合構件55施予在第一蓋體部分88上之限制力，從而 使第一蓋體部分88自鎖定總成50脫齧，以使第一蓋體部分 88可在路徑46内滑動。在自動操作期間由驅動器件％施 予之傳遞至第一蓋體部分88之力並未在使第一蓋體部分88 自嚙合構件55脫齧之方向上施予，且該力之強度不足以使 第一蓋體部分88自嚙合構件55脫齧。 在路徑46為蓋體40之一部分（路徑46安置在蓋體4〇上或 蓋體40中）之實施例中，鎖定總成5〇經定大小且經組態以 k供足夠量之限制力，以便在自動操作期間限制第一蓋體 部分88使其不能在路徑46中進行滑動移動。然而，若蓋體 40及路徑46經構造而使得當蓋體4〇處於關閉位置時蓋體4〇 之重心位於路徑46之前，則鎖定總成50之使用並不必要。 在手動打開蓋體40之後，蓋體40亦可如先前所描述而自 動關閉。或者，在自動打開蓋體40之後，蓋體4〇可如先前 所描述而手動關閉。 本發明之較佳實施例為蓋體總成2〇，其包括：基體6〇; 包括第一表面42、第二表面44、路徑46、第三樞軸構件48 及鎖定總成50之蓋體40 ;第一連接構件82，其中第一連接 構件82之第一基體部分86藉由第一樞軸構件64連接至基體 60，第一連接構件82之第一蓋體部分88與路徑46可滑動地 •16- 152094.doc ⑤ 201218994 喃合’第—連接構件82之第一蓋體部分88由鎖定總成5〇可 釋放地限制；第二連接構件84，其中第二連接構件84之第 一基體部分90藉由第二樞轴構件66連接至基體60，且第二 連接構件84之第二蓋體部分92枢轉地連接至第三樞軸構 件’且其中—可選驅動器件30連接至第一連接構件82及第 二連接構件84中之至少一者。 本發明之可選實施例為蓋體總成20，其中第一連接構件 82由鎖定總成5〇可釋放地限制，驅動器件30連接至第一連 接構件82 ’藉此第一連接構件82可傳遞來自驅動器件30之 力以打開及關閉蓋體40，其中當蓋體40處於打開位置時， 蓋體40之第一表面42面向空間28，該空間28位於在蓋體4〇 處於關閉位置時蓋體4〇所處之區域上方。 本發明之另一可選實施例為蓋體總成20，其中第一連接 構件82由鎖定總成5〇可釋放地限制，驅動器件3〇連接至第 一連接構件84 ’猎此第一連接構件84可傳遞來自驅動器件 3 0之力以打開及關閉蓋體4〇，其中當蓋體4〇處於打開位置 時，蓋體40之第一表面42面向空間28，該空間28位於在蓋 體40處於關閉位置時蓋體40所處之區域上方。 本發明之另一可選實施例為蓋體總成20，其中第一連接 構件82由鎖定總成50可釋放地限制，驅動器件3 〇連接至第 一連接構件82及第二連接構件84，藉此第一連接構件82及 第二連接構件84可傳遞來自驅動器件3〇之力以打開及關閉 蓋體40，其中當蓋體40處於打開位置時，蓋體4〇之第一表 面42面向空間28 ’該空間28位於在蓋體40處於關閉位置時 152094.doc 17 201218994 蓋體40所處之區域上方。 本發明之另一可選實施例為蓋體總成20，其中第一連接 構件82為棒體^ 本發明之另一可選實施例為蓋體總成20，其中第二連接 構件84為棒體。 本發明之又一可選實施例為蓋體總成2〇，其中路徑46為 凹槽。 應理解’存在對以上描述之所說明實施例之各種修改， 此等修改對於熟習此項技術者而言係顯而易見的，該等修 改諸如對蓋體總成及/或其組件之變化及修改，包括本文 中各別揭示或所主張之特徵之組合（明確地包括此等特徵 之額外組合，或者蓋體總成之其他類型）。舉例而言，蓋 體總成可具有兩個以上之連接構件或一個以上之驅動器 件。又，在材料及組態上存在許多可能之變化。舉例而 言，蓋體之外表0為有紋㈣、經鎮塾的或由諸如布之 材料組成。此等修改及/或組合屬於本發明所關於之技 術，且希望處於申請專利範圍之範疇内。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1為具有蓋體總成之馬桶的透視圖； 圖2為圖!之馬桶的側視圖’其中蓋體處於關閉位置； 圖3為圖1之馬桶的側視圖，其中蓋體處於第一打開位 置； 圖4為圖1之馬桶的側視圖’其中蓋體處於第二打開位 152094.doc 201218994 圖5為蓋體總成之一實施例的透視圖； 圖6為蓋體總成之另一實施例的透視圖； 圖7為連接總成之—實施例的透視圖； 圖8為具有圖7之連接總成的蓋體總成之一實施例之一部 分的側視橫截面圖’其中蓋體處於關閉位置； 圖9為具有圖7之連接總成的蓋體總成之一實施例之一部 分的側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於第一打開位置； 圖10為具有圖7之連接總成的蓋體總成之一實施例之一 部分的側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於第二打開位置； 圖11為包括鎖定總成之蓋體總成之一實施例之一部分的 側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於關閉位置； 圖12為圖11之蓋體總成之側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體部分 處於第一打開位置； 圖13為圖11之蓋體總成之側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於 第一打開位置； 圖14為圖11之蓋體總成之側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體部分 處於第二打開位置； 圖15為圖11之蓋體總成之側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體進一 步部分處於第二打開位置； 圖16為圖11之蓋體總成之側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於 第二打開位置； 圖17為連接總成之另一實施例的透視圖； 圖18為具有圖17之連接總成的蓋體總成之一實施例之一 部分的側視橫截面圖，其中蓋體處於關閉位置；及 152094.doc •19· 201218994 圖19為連接總成之另一實施例的透視圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 20 蓋體總成 25 馬桶 28 空間 30 驅動器件 40 蓋體 42 第一表面 44 第二表面 46 路徑 47 第一阻擋件 49 第二阻擋件 50 鎖定總成 51 第一位置 52 抓握構件 53 第二位置 55 嚙合構件 57 鎖定基體 60 基體 62 附接構件 64 第一枢軸構件 66 第二樞軸構件 68 第四樞軸構件 80 連接’總成 152094.doc -20- ⑤ 201218994 82 第一連接構件 84 第二連接構件 86 第一基體部分 88 第一蓋體部分 90 第二基體部分 92 第二蓋體部分 120 蓋體總成 140 蓋體 146 路徑 147 第一阻擋件 149 第二阻擋件 151 第一位置 153 第二位置 180 連接總成 182 第一連接構件 184 第二連接構件 186 第一基體部分 188 第二蓋體部分 190 第二基體部分 192 第一蓋體部分 220 蓋體總成 246 路徑 280 連接總成 282 第一連接構件 320 盍體總成 152094.doc -21 -201218994 6. INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INVENTION: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a cover assembly that includes a base, a cover, and a connection assembly for attaching the cover to the base. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cover assembly for a toilet or bidet that advantageously exhibits maximum opening and closing flexibility, thereby allowing automatic or manual opening of the toilet or bidet. The cover is such that when opened, the top or bottom of the cover faces inwardly toward the user. [Prior Art] The cover assembly has desirable features such as flexibility for automatic or manual operation and positioning of the top or bottom side of the cover to be flexible toward the user when opened. Despite the attractiveness of the cover assembly, there are still many aspects that can be sought for improvement. For example, it is desirable to allow the user to automatically and manually open and close the cover by a locking mechanism that facilitates automatic operation of the cover and an unlocking mechanism that facilitates manual operation of the cover while protecting the drive device from damage. It is also desirable to have a connection assembly that allows the user to view the entire top or entire bottom side of the cover when the cover is opened. In general, there is a need to improve the cover assembly and overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. Prior art methods include U.S. Patent No. 1342,505. This patent is directed to a toilet cover that is hinged such that the cover pivots when opened and the top side of the cover acts as a backrest to the user. The cover is manually (4) by lifting the handle, and the hand is placed to ensure that the top side is always facing the user. When the user's weight is lifted off the seat, the cover falls back to the closed position. U.S. Patent No. 1,398,556 describes a toilet seat opened by pressing a pressure bar 152094.doc 201218994. The weight of the user on the pressure bar maintains the lid in the open position. When the weight of the user is removed, the cover falls back to the closed position. This patent discloses another embodiment in which the bottom side of the toilet lid body faces one of the user's embodiments and the top side of the toilet lid body toward the user. U.S. Patent No. 2,219,044 is directed to a toilet seat that is automatically operated by depressing a lever or pushing a button. The motor drives the cover to the open position to bring the top side of the cover toward the user. The lifting rod and the control rod are both connected to the cover body and connected to the base body. This patent describes the fully automated operation of both opening and closing of the cover. U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006/0005309 is directed to a toilet body that can be manually operated by a handle, manually operated by a foot pedal, or automatically operated by a motor. When opened, the bottom side of the toilet lid body faces the user. This patent application discloses that a dual system is an option. Other prior art techniques include the following techniques. International Patent Application Publication No. WO/2008/0293 88 relates to a toilet cover that is automatically operated by an electric actuating mechanism. The clutch system selectively disengages the actuating mechanism to allow manual operation of the cover without motor rotation. When opened, the bottom side of the cover faces the user. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei. No. 5-955-2 describes a toilet seat that can be automatically opened and closed. The cover includes two separate parts that are hinged together. When the lid is raised, the front portion of the lid is folded downwards so that the top side of the front portion of the lid faces the user. In accordance with the present invention, various features of prior art, such as such patents and patent applications, have been determined to have disadvantages and undesirable attributes, results or effects. The present invention δ suffers from problems such as these and solves such problems to provide enhancements that have not been available to date. In general, the present invention more fully satisfies the following 152094.doc 201218994 needs to allow the user to open or close the lid automatically or manually, to bring the top side of the lid to the user when the lid is automatically opened, and manually in the lid When opening, the bottom side of the cover body is directed to the user, and the locking assembly is provided to allow the manual operation of the cover body without deteriorating the drive member. Further, the present invention provides a plurality of connecting members between the base body and the cover body, The connecting members have pivot points that allow the user to easily operate the cover automatically or manually. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION One aspect or embodiment of the present invention is directed to an improved cover assembly that includes a base, a cover, and a connection assembly for attaching the cover to the base. The present invention includes a plurality of connecting members each having a connection point with both the cover and the base to allow rotational operation of the cover. One of the connecting members pivots within the pivot member while the other connecting member slides in a path. For example, when the cover is in the open position, the cover can be opened such that the top surface of the cover faces the user or faces the user. According to another aspect or embodiment, the drive device is coupled to the at least one connecting member. The (four) n pieces (four) the connecting member is wound around the wire to open or close the cover. For example, the user can activate the drive device to automatically: open or close the toilet lid. The connecting member can be selectively constrained to not slide within the roller to allow or prevent the cover from rotating about the pivot point of the other. For example, in the automatic operation period of the cover body, the money connection member can be restrained in the road #, thereby allowing the cover body to rotate around the pivot point of the = joint member, and forced to be in the open position of the cover body. The top side is facing the user. Or, for example, between the lids, the sliding movement of the connecting member within the path is not limited to 152094.doc 201218994, thereby preventing the cover from rotating about the pivot point of the other connecting member, and The bottom side of the cover is forced toward the user when the cover is in the open position. In yet another aspect or embodiment, the locking assembly secures a portion of one of the connecting members within the path to permit automatic operation of the cover. The connecting member is disengaged from the locking assembly to allow manual operation of the cover without damaging the cover drive assembly. For example, the release of the connecting member from the locking assembly allows the cover to be opened or closed without opening the drive device, thereby preventing the drive device from being worn or damaged. An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a cover assembly comprising: a base body; a first surface and an opposite second surface: a cover body; and a first connecting member and a second connecting member a connecting assembly, the connecting member connects the base material to the cover body, the first connecting member is connected to the base body by the first pivoting member, and the first connecting member is connected by the second drag shaft: To the cover body, the second connecting member is connected to the cover body by the third pivot member=to the base it' and the second connecting member is connected to the cover body by the fourth (four) member; and the cover body assembly further comprises a sliding path. In one aspect of the invention, the sliding path is a part of the cover body, and one of the splicing member and the second pivot member is slidably disposed in the path=^ the other m of the invention is the sliding path And the third member and the ton (four) of the slider p are in the 忒 path. In the present invention, a connecting member and the second connecting member; = to the sliding path being a portion of the connecting member of the first portion. The at least one grip member associated with the cover is included in the present invention. The further aspect of the present invention includes a locking assembly in which a portion of the first connecting member located within the material path is releasably slidably moved in a path. The invention is in accordance with the present invention. The sample further includes a driving device 0 connected to at least one of the first connecting member and the second connecting member. In another aspect of the invention, the first connecting member is a rod. In the second aspect of the present invention The second connecting member is a rod. In another aspect of the invention, the path is a groove. The other step of the invention includes having a first end and a second end w' wherein the cover has a closed position, In the closed position, the cover body is positioned forward from the mounting surface of the base body and extends substantially flush with the mounting surface of the base body. 'The first surface of the cover body faces away from the base body' and the cover body has an alternate open position and a second Open position, in the first open position and the second heart Centering the cover body to be substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface of the base body, wherein in the closed position of the cover body, the portion of the first connecting member located within the path is: close to the first end of the path 'where the first cover The portion of the body opening position of the flute-connecting member located in the path is disposed close to the end of the path and the first surface of the cover faces forward and faces away from the base, and in the second cover open position, the first connecting member The female in the path is placed close to the second end of the path, and the second surface of the cover faces the cymbal and faces away from the base. [Embodiment] The illuminating requirement 'will be in this article φ ^思-士& The present invention is not limited to the detailed embodiments of the present invention; however, it is understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention, and that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a toilet 25 having a cover assembly 20. @2_4 illustrates the different positions of the cover 40, such as during use of the toilet 25. When the cover 4 is in the closed position, the cover 40 covers the toilet so that the first surface 42 of the cover 4 faces outward from the toilet 25. As seen in Figure 3, the first surface 42 faces the space 28 substantially when the cover 4 is in the first open position. As seen in Figure 4, the first surface 42 substantially faces away from the space 28 when the cover 40 is in the second open position. Figure 5 shows an embodiment of a cover assembly generally indicated as 2 inches. The cover assembly 20 includes a cover 40, a base 60 and a connector assembly 80. The cover assembly 20 can be used to provide an openable cover for a device or container such as a toilet or bidet. Figure 6 illustrates another embodiment of a cover assembly generally designated 120. The cover assembly 120 includes a cover 40, a base 60, a connection assembly 80, and further includes a drive device 30. Opening and closing the cover 40 of the cover assembly 12 can be automatic, manual or a combination of automatic and manual. The disclosed embodiment of the cover assembly 120 is operable automatically and manually. For example, the cover assembly 120 can automatically open and close the cover 40, manually open and close the cover 40, manually open the cover 40 and automatically close the cover 40, or automatically open the cover 40 and The cover 40 is manually closed. The lid 40 can be used as a lid for an opening, such as a toilet lid on a toilet. Cover 152094.doc 5 201218994 Body 4 can be made of any industry standard material such as plastic, ceramic or metal. As illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the cover 40 has a first surface 42 and a second surface 44. When the cover 40 is in the closed position (Fig. 2), the first surface 42 faces the space 28 which faces away from the covered device. For example, the first surface 42 can be the top surface of the toilet lid 40 that faces upward from the toilet 25 when the toilet lid 4 is in the closed position. When the cover 4 is in the closed position (Fig. 2), the second surface 44 faces inwardly toward the covered device. For example, the second surface 44 can be the underside of the toilet lid 40 that faces downwardly toward the toilet 25 when the toilet lid 4 is in the closed position. The cover 4 can have one or more grip members 52, as seen in Figure 3. Grip member 52 can be, for example, a handle, a protrusion or a notch. The grip member 52 can be located at any desired location on the cover 4〇. The grip member 52 can be an integral part of the cover 40 or be a separate component. The base 60 can be used to attach the cover assembly 2, 12, to a benefit piece or container such as a toilet or sitting basin (Fig. 2). The base 60 can be made of any industry standard material such as plastic, ceramic or metal. As seen in Figures 5 and 6, at least one attachment member 62 attaches the base 6G to the device. The attachment structure (10) can be, for example, a clip, a post, a bolt or a screw. Alternatively, the attachment member 62 can be an adhesive. The attachment member 62 can be an integral part of the base body 6〇 or be a separate component. The base 6 is sized and shaped to accommodate the drive device 30. The drive device 3 can be any industry standard device such as a motor or actuator. Alternatively, the driver member 3 can be mounted outside the substrate 6A, such as the substrate 6. Below or above. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 illustrate the connection assembly 8 of the main body 60 against the base 4 of the cover body. The I52094.doc 201218994 assembly 8A includes a plurality of connecting members, such as a first connecting member 82 and a second connecting member 84, as seen in FIG. Alternatively, the connection assembly 80 can have more than two connecting members. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are made of any industry standard material such as metal, plastic or composite material. The first pulling member 64 pivotally connects the first connecting member to the base 60 at the first base portion 86. The path (4) in the cover 40 is rotatably and slidably received by the first cover portion 88 of the first connecting member 82 (Fig. 8). The path is any type of storage path, such as a channel, cavity, slot or groove. The path 46 of the illustrated embodiment is a groove. The path Μ contains a first blocking member -) 47 and a second blocking member 49 (Fig. 8). The first blocking member 47 prevents the first cover portion (4) from sliding beyond the first position 51 of the path (Fig. 9). The second blocking member 49 prevents the first cover portion 88 from sliding beyond the second position in the path 46 (Fig. 9). The first blocking member 47 and the second blocking member 49 may be, for example, end walls formed by a plurality of 4 knives of the cover 4 or an end portion of the path insert. The second pivot member % pivotally connects the second base portion 9 of the second connecting member 84 to the base 6〇. The third pivot member 48 on the cover 40 pivotally connects the second attachment member to the cover 4's second cover portion 92. First, second and third drag axles One of the mothers of Yak 64 66 and 48 is part of the cover 40 or the base 6〇. The duct 46 is a portion of the cover 4 〇, the base 6 〇 or the joint assembly 8 。. A portion of the structure is defined as an attachment component that is integrally formed with or is the structure. For example, each of the first, second, and third pivot members 64, 66, "and the path 46 can be integrally formed with or separately attached to the cover 4" or the base 6" 40 or base 60. For example, any of the first, second, and second pivot members 64, 66, 48 can be attached or mounted to the cover 152094.doc 201218994 body 40 or base 60 alone Hinge. For example, the path 扦 can be a path formed by a separate component attached to the cover 40 or the base 6 . Or, for example, the path 46 can be the first or second connecting member 82 , 84 In some cases, the other portion 73 of the first or second connecting members 82, 84 is telescopically engaged by way of example 5. The first and second connecting members 82, 84 may each be a telescopically engaged connecting member. The device 30 can be coupled to at least one of the first, second, and third pivot members Μ, 66^8 (FIG. 6). For example, the drive device (10) can be coupled only to the first-pivot member 64, only Connected to the second pivotal structure, or to both the first pivoting member 64 and the second trailing frame. Alternatively, for example, The device 30 can be coupled to the third pivot member 48 or path Μ or to both the third pivot member 48 and the path 46. Thereby the drive device 3 can be biased toward the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member One or both of them apply a rotational force. A plurality of drive devices 30 can be coupled to any combination of the 'second and third pivot members 64, 66, 48 and the path 。. Figures U through 16 illustrate the general indication For the cover assembly, the implementation of the L-lid assembly includes a locking assembly of 5. The locking assembly 50 has at least one of the reciprocating members 55 of the salvage-cap portion 88. The crucible 50 may be made of any industry standard material such as a metal 'plastic' rubber: the mating member 55 may be rigid, such as by metal or hard plastic molding, such as by soft: teeth The mating member 55 can be an integral piece of the locking assembly 5" "two 4 ring members 55 can be a separate set attached to the locking base 57. Carcass 4. The lock assembly in the middle 5. The first cover portion can be selectively limited. 152094.doc •11· 201218994 88. For example, in the locked position, the locking assembly 5〇 limits the first cover portion 88' to prevent the first cover portion 88 from sliding within the path 46 toward the blocking member 49. In the unlocked position, the locking assembly 50 does not limit the first cover portion 88, thereby allowing the first cover portion 88 to slide within the path 46 toward the blocking member. Figure 18 and Figure 18 illustrate another embodiment of a cover assembly generally designated 320. The cover assembly 320 includes a connection assembly 180 that includes a plurality of connection members, such as a first connection member 182 and a second connection member 184. The first connecting member 182 and the second connecting member 184 are made of any industry standard material such as metal, plastic or composite material. The first pivot member 64 pivotally couples the first base portion 186 of the first connecting member 182 to the third pivot member 148 on the base 60 » the cover 140. The first cover portion 192 of the first connecting member 182 It is pivotally connected to the cover 14〇. The second pivot member 66 pivotally connects the second base portion 190 of the second connecting member 184 to the base 60. A path 146 in the cover 140 slidably receives the second cover portion 188 of the second connecting member 184. The first blocking member 147 limits the second cover portion 188 from sliding past the first position 151 in the path bore 46. The locking assembly 5 〇 selectively limits the sliding of the second cover portion 丨 88 toward the second blocking member 149 located at the second position 153 in the path 146. Figure 19 illustrates another embodiment of a connection assembly generally designated 280. The coupling assembly 280 has a first connecting member 282 coupled to the first pivot member 64 and the fourth pivot member 68, and a second connecting member 84 coupled to the second and third pivot members 66, 48. The first attachment member 282 has a first base portion 152094.doc • 12· 201218994 290 that telescopically engages in a path 246 on the first cover portion 288. Alternatively, the second connecting member 84 can be a telescoping member having a path 246 or both the first and second connecting members 282, 84 can be telescopic members having a path 246. Path 246 may optionally include a locking assembly 5〇. The cover assembly 20 allows the user to manually open and close the cover 4〇. The user pulls the grip member 52 outwardly to manually open the cover 40 to the first open position, wherein the first surface 4.2 faces the space 28 ^ the pulling force on the grip member 52 causes the cover 40 to rise and rotate around the third pivot The axis of the shaft member 48 rotates. The first cover portion 88 is forced against the first blocking member 47 to restrict the first cover portion 88 from sliding further away from the second blocking member 49. The user pulls the cover member 4 to manually cover the cover portion 40 is opened to a second open position, wherein the first surface 42 faces away from the space 28 and the second surface 44 faces the space ". For example, the user can generally consider the portion of the cover from the maximum of the base. Lift up to the extent. The tension on this portion of the cover 40 causes the cover 4 to rise, but does not substantially rotate about the axis of the third pivot member 48. When the cover buckle is opened to the second open position, the first cover portion (10) slides with the second blocking member 49 at the path toward the second position 53. When the first cover portion μ is restricted by the second blocking member 49 and cannot be moved further away from the first position 51, the cover 40 will be prevented from being further opened. The # of the carcass 40 can be automated by including the drive device cover assembly 120. During the automatic operation of the cover assembly 120, after receiving a first signal from an activation device (not shown) such as a button, switch, lever or sensor, the driver is activated. . The driving device 30 drives the connection assembly to rotate the first connecting member 82 about the drawing of the first shaft member 并使 and rotate the first connecting member 84 about the axis of the second drag member 152094.doc •13· 201218994. The first cover portion 88 is restrained by the first blocking member 47 and cannot slide further away from the second blocking member 49 in the path 46. The cover 4 is rotated with the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84. Rotating about the axis of the third pivot member 48 in the opposite direction. In the first open position, the first surface 42 of the cover 4 faces the space 28 outside the opening of the device, such as a user facing the toilet 25. When the cover 40 is automatically opened, the user can, for example, sit on the toilet 25 and lean back on the relatively clean first surface 42. To automatically close the cover 40, the drive device 30 receives the second signal. Thereafter, it is activated, and is reversely opened to rotate the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 respectively in a direction opposite to the direction in which the opening is rotated. The cover 4 is rotated in a direction opposite to the opening direction thereof, thereby making the cover Body 4〇 returns to Its original closed position, in which the 'first surface 42 faces the space 28 located outside of the covered device (such as above the toilet 25). The cover 40 can also be manually raised and lowered. To manually open the cover 40 'The user touches a portion of the cover 4 and applies a force on the cover 40 in the outward direction from the device. For example, 'the user holds the front of the toilet cover 4 and is away from the toilet 25 The direction is upwardly raised. The first connecting member 82 rotates about the axis of the first pivot member 64, and the second connecting member 84 rotates about the axis of the second pivot member 66. The first cover portion 88 faces the first The position 53 slides 'until the first cover portion 88 is constrained by the second stop member. The cover 40 remains substantially fixed relative to the axis of the third pivot member 48. In the fully open position, the cover 4 is closed. The second surface 44 faces the space 28' outside the opening of the device, such as a user facing the toilet 25. For example, 5' during the use of the toilet 25, any splash or mess caused by the user I52094.doc 201218994 misdirection Will On the second surface 44, thereby the first surface 42 is kept relatively clean. Or 'for example, the user can hold the grip member 52 at the rear of the cover 40 and lift up in a direction away from the toilet 25. Thus, the cover 40 is rotated about the connection assembly 80 (as previously described for the automatic opening of the cover 40), causing the cover 4 to face the user of the toilet. To manually close the cover 40, the user is in contact. One portion of the cover and applying a force to the device. For example, the user can hold the portion of the cover 40 that is considered to be, and pull downward toward the toilet 25. The first cover portion faces in the path Position 51 slides until first cover portion 88 is constrained by the first brace (4). The user can either guide the cover 40 back to the closed position and release the cover after the cover 40 is partially closed and cause the cover 4 to fall back to the closed position by gravity. Alternatively, the user can hold the rear portion of the cover as it is and push or pull toward the stirrup 25 to cause the cover to connect the assembly 8. Rotate (as previously described for the automatic closing of the cover 4.). The cover assembly 20' 120 may optionally include a lock opening to the first - centering cover _ field cover 40 〇〇 , , . The 〇 member 55 restricts the first cover portion member 4 / from sliding toward the second position 53 . The cover 40 is rotated about the third frame axis :: axis such that the first surface 42 is on the cover 4. Facing space 28 when in the on position. For this purpose, the member 55 no longer limits the first cover: τ two open positions: move. By way of example - (9) 152094.doc 15 201218994 is somewhat flexible so that the force from the first cover portion 88 causes the engagement member 55 to deform sufficiently to allow the first cover portion 88 to slide over the engagement member μ And / month to the first position 53. For example, the engagement member 55 can also be magnetic. During manual operation, the force initially applied by the user to the cover 4 overcomes the restraining force imparted by the engagement member 55 on the first cover portion 88, thereby The first cover portion 88 is disengaged from the locking assembly 50 such that the first cover portion 88 can slide within the path 46. The force transmitted by the driving device % to the first cover portion 88 during the automatic operation is not applied in the direction in which the first cover portion 88 is disengaged from the engaging member 55, and the strength is insufficient. The first cover portion 88 is disengaged from the engagement member 55. In embodiments where path 46 is part of cover 40 (path 46 is disposed on cover 4 or in cover 40), lock assembly 5 is sized and configured to provide a sufficient amount of restraint In order to limit the first cover portion 88 from sliding movement in the path 46 during automatic operation. However, if the cover 40 and the path 46 are constructed such that the center of gravity of the cover 4 is positioned before the path 46 when the cover 4 is in the closed position, the use of the locking assembly 50 is not necessary. After manually opening the cover 40, the cover 40 can also be automatically closed as previously described. Alternatively, after the cover 40 is automatically opened, the cover 4 can be manually closed as previously described. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 2〇 comprising: a base 6〇; a cover including a first surface 42, a second surface 44, a path 46, a third pivot member 48, and a locking assembly 50 40; a first connecting member 82, wherein the first base portion 86 of the first connecting member 82 is coupled to the base 60 by a first pivot member 64, the first cover portion 88 of the first connecting member 82 being slidable with the path 46 • 16-152094.doc 5 201218994 The first cover portion 88 of the damper 'first-connecting member 82 is releasably constrained by the locking assembly 5〇; the second connecting member 84, wherein the first connecting member 84 is first The base portion 90 is coupled to the base 60 by a second pivot member 66, and the second cover portion 92 of the second connecting member 84 is pivotally coupled to the third pivot member 'and wherein - the optional drive device 30 is coupled to At least one of the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84. An alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 20 in which the first connecting member 82 is releasably constrained by a locking assembly 5, and the drive means 30 is coupled to the first connecting member 82' whereby the first connecting member 82 is The force from the drive device 30 is transmitted to open and close the cover 40, wherein when the cover 40 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the cover 40 faces the space 28, which is located when the cover 4 is in the closed position Above the area where the cover 4 is located. Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 20 in which the first connecting member 82 is releasably constrained by a locking assembly 5〇, and the drive device 3〇 is coupled to the first connecting member 84 to hunt the first connection The member 84 can transmit a force from the driving device 30 to open and close the cover 4, wherein when the cover 4 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the cover 40 faces the space 28, and the space 28 is located in the cover 40 is above the area where the cover 40 is located when in the closed position. Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 20 in which the first attachment member 82 is releasably constrained by a locking assembly 50 that is coupled to the first attachment member 82 and the second attachment member 84, Thereby, the first connecting member 82 and the second connecting member 84 can transmit the force from the driving device 3 to open and close the cover 40, wherein when the cover 40 is in the open position, the first surface 42 of the cover 4 faces The space 28' is located above the area where the cover 40 is located when the cover 40 is in the closed position 152094.doc 17 201218994. Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 20 in which the first attachment member 82 is a rod. Another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 20 in which the second attachment member 84 is a rod body. Yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention is a cover assembly 2, wherein the path 46 is a groove. It will be understood that there are various modifications to the illustrative embodiments described above which are apparent to those skilled in the art, such as variations and modifications to the cover assembly and/or its components, Combinations of features disclosed or claimed herein (including additional combinations of such features, or other types of cover assemblies) are included. For example, the cover assembly can have more than two connecting members or more than one driver. Again, there are many possible variations in materials and configurations. For example, outside the cover, Table 0 is textured (four), warped, or composed of materials such as cloth. Such modifications and/or combinations are within the skill of the invention and are intended to be within the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet having a cover assembly; FIG. 2 is a side view of the toilet of FIG. 2 with the cover in a closed position; FIG. 3 is a side view of the toilet of FIG. Figure 4 is a side view of the toilet of Figure 1 with the cover in a second open position 152094.doc 201218994 Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the cover assembly; Figure 6 is a cover Figure 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a connector assembly; Figure 8 is a side view of a portion of one embodiment of a cover assembly having the connector assembly of Figure 7; Cross-sectional view 'where the cover is in the closed position; Figure 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of the cover assembly having the connection assembly of Figure 7, wherein the cover is in the first open position; Figure 10 Is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of a cover assembly having the connection assembly of FIG. 7 with the cover in a second open position; FIG. 11 is an embodiment of a cover assembly including a locking assembly Side cross-sectional view of one of the examples, wherein the cover is in the closed position Figure 12 is a side cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of Figure 11 with the cover portion in a first open position; Figure 13 is a side cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of Figure 11 with the cover in the first Figure 14 is a side cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of Figure 11 with the cover portion in a second open position; Figure 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of Figure 11 with the cover Figure 16 is a side cross-sectional view of the cover assembly of Figure 11 with the cover in a second open position; Figure 17 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the connection assembly; 18 is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of one embodiment of a cover assembly having the connection assembly of FIG. 17, wherein the cover is in a closed position; and 152094.doc • 19· 201218994 FIG. 19 is another connection assembly A perspective view of an embodiment. [Main component symbol description] 20 cover assembly 25 toilet 28 space 30 drive device 40 cover 42 first surface 44 second surface 46 path 47 first blocking member 49 second blocking member 50 locking assembly 51 first position 52 Grip member 53 second position 55 engagement member 57 locking base 60 base 62 attachment member 64 first pivot member 66 second pivot member 68 fourth pivot member 80 connection 'assembly 152094.doc -20- 5 201218994 82 First connecting member 84 second connecting member 86 first base portion 88 first cover portion 90 second base portion 92 second cover portion 120 cover assembly 140 cover 146 path 147 first blocking member 149 second blocking 151 first position 153 second position 180 connection assembly 182 first connection member 184 second connection member 186 first base portion 188 second cover portion 190 second base portion 192 first cover portion 220 cover assembly 246 path 280 connection assembly 282 first connecting member 320 carcass assembly 152094.doc -21 -