TWI324652B - Overrun braking system and method - Google Patents

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TWI324652B
TWI324652B TW92127640A TW92127640A TWI324652B TW I324652 B TWI324652 B TW I324652B TW 92127640 A TW92127640 A TW 92127640A TW 92127640 A TW92127640 A TW 92127640A TW I324652 B TWI324652 B TW I324652B
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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
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    • 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 is n 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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1324652 玖、發明說明: 【相關申請案交互參照】 本申請案根據2002年10月12曰申請之美國臨時專利 申請案第60/418,415號而主張優先權。以下的共同審查中 的美國專利申請案是與第60/418,415號申請案在同一天申 請。這些申請案是關於且進一步說明本申請案揭示之實施 例的其他特點,且它們全部被併入以供參考。 2002年1〇月12曰申請之美國專利申請案第 60/41 8,122號「自動沖洗閥作動設備闊」。 2002年1〇月12曰申請之美國專利申請案第 60/41 8,〇87號「用於槽式洗手間的自動沖洗作動器」。 [發明所屬之技術領域] 本發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闊的驅動元件之系 統及方法。 [先前技術] 某些沖洗系統係苦於交又污染的效應。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。交又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 置使用-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。 在某坠轉動驅動裝置中,馬達軸的慣性可能促使馬達 軸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裴置疲勞,且需 要較高的初始扭矩,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。 沖洗閥系統實施例包含一感測器、一偏壓電路、一 電開關、一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, 當電開關關閉時’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。 一自動制動方法實施例包括接收一作動信號、作動竜 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、及當 機械開關的該部分在該切除部分的外部時關閉閥。 本發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] U24652 幸六佳的超程制動系統和方法提供使用者不用手的系 統和方法以控制流體的流動。較佳的系統和方法精確地 制動-馬達至所欲的位置。在一實施例中,馬達的精確制 動提供系統和方法較大的凸輪表面積,以嚙合一接觸元件 〇 圖1與圖2是—自動沖洗實施例⑽的部分剖視圖。 實施例100包含一第一外罩或外殼1〇2,其輕合至一第二 外罩或電源、104。雖然實施例100可重新裝配至任何沖洗 閥或沖洗單it而不冑要拆卸該等閥或單S,如所示,但是 外殼102藉由一螺紋開口而安裝至一閥外殼。在此實施例 100中,沖洗把手已由一柱塞銷丨丨8取代。 較佳地,外殼102將一馬達106封入其中該馬達係 經由齒輪系110而機械式耦合至一桿凸輪1〇8與一開關凸 輪112。在此實施例100巾,桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪ιΐ2 於沖洗循環期間完整轉動一圈(36〇度卜當桿凸輪1〇8作 動時,該桿凸輪1〇8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。由於桿心⑽由不 作用狀態轉動至沖洗狀態’較佳地,桿…〇8的拋物線 部分114係嚙合且移動一面板116,其嚙合且移動柱塞銷 Π 8與桿120〇較佳地,當沖洗循環完成時,一表示為壓 縮彈簧122的張力裝置偏壓該面板116抵住桿凸輪\〇8的 平坦部分124。在不作用狀態,# 12〇返回至不作用位置 ’其關閉沖洗閥。在® 1中,當沖洗閥關閉時,桿i 在 接近垂直的位置。在其他實施例中,桿12〇在其他位置。 參考圖1,較佳地,馬達106係封在外殼1〇2中。馬 達106係機械式耦合至一齒輪系11〇,其於在圖1與2中 被表示為固定在外殼1〇2中之減速齒輪系。當料ι〇6作 用時,齒輪系11〇使桿凸輪108與開關凸輪112以順時鐘 方向轉動’因為它們較佳為共用一共同軸126。當桿凸輪 108轉動時,桿凸輪108的拋物線部分114嚙合且移動面 板116至右。較佳地,此移動迫使柱塞銷U8與桿至 右’其啟始一沖洗循環且開啟沖洗閥。 較佳地,當感測器U0偵測到一使用者或一狀況存在 時,自動沖洗便會被作動。感測n 13〇可以是移動偵測器 紅外線偵測器、體熱偵測器’或藉由轉換非電能成為電 或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 何所欲的位置。例如,感測胃13〇可以安裝之位置可遠離 外殼102,如圖i所示,或可整合於外殼1()2中或形成外 殼102的一單一部分。當感測器13〇整合於外殼1〇2令或 形成外殼1〇2的一單一部分時,感測器13〇的一部分或它 的透鏡能夠以確保感測器13〇監視到所欲的視域之一角度 自外殼102突起。在圖3之-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料殼 102的外表面之一平坦部分一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 中或 使用在任何其他沖洗裝置中或配合使用。 1324652 馬達106的作動發生在當作動信號由感測邏輯或電子 裝置402接收的時候,在圖4中,感測邏輯4〇2與馬達制 動邏輯400之間有一界面。在此實施例100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 °因為積體電路接腳〇pl 4〇4與〇p2 406在作用的低態, 則p-n-p電晶體Qi〇 4〇8供應一電壓至馬達ι〇6,其在此實 施例中疋未調節的直流六伏特電壓源。p_n_p電晶體q 12 410使電容器C14 412放電,且將流動通過開關S101 414 與電阻器R3 3 416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112的轉動。當馬 達軸12 8、桿ώ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1〇6至一供應電壓之 極3,而於本實施例1〇〇中,開關sl〇1 414係為一微開關 〇 當面板116滑下桿凸輪丨08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OP丨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1〇6當作發電機,施加正電壓至電晶體 Q10 408與η-ρ·η電晶體qi 1 424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 、接觸&出表φ 502,其圍繞開關凸輪J12的切除部 伤504 ^在它釋放時,開關414耦合極!與極2,其連接 :源士電容器C14 412。起初由電容器C14 412抽取的電 尚率在馬達106有效接地時偏壓n-p-n電晶體Qi 1 424 。結果’馬達H)6的動能轉換成為電能,且散失成為熱能 〇 較佳地,開關凸輪1 1 2係配置為恰在面板1丨6喷合該 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16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OP2 406的輸出持續時間。在 此實施例中,一包含R40 430與C15 428的RC電路係控 制p-n-p電晶體Q13 418與η-ρ·η電晶體q14 420之偏壓的 持續時間。因此,電晶體Q14 4 2 0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 特定循環時間或範圍,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600。如同第一實施例100,當收 到作動信號時,沖洗循環的作動開始。在此實施例600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 丄 3:Ζ40:):Ζ 動為同u持約十分之七秒。若積體電路接腳術在作 用的问態’則η·ρ·η電晶體Q4 6()4偏壓_源開關或n 電b曰體Q5 606 ’其供電至馬達6〇2,且啟始馬達軸i28、 才干凸輪108與開關凸輪112的轉動。當馬達轴128、桿巴 輪1〇8與開關凸輪112轉動時,—單極單擲開關s· _ 連接馬達106至電源。 田面板116滑下桿凸輪1〇8的頂部分時較佳地壓 縮彈簧122促使馬達1〇6、桿凸輪1〇8與開關凸輪ιΐ2轉 動。當馬it 106由壓縮彈冑122偏壓時,較佳地,一開關 旋鈕506被釋放,且滑動接觸凸出表面5〇2,該凸出表面 5〇2係圍繞開關凸輪i 12的切除部分。—旦開關旋鈕 5〇6在切除部分504的外部,一來自積體電路61〇的脈波 實質上使馬達106接地》較佳地,偵測開關414的開啟以 啟始馬達軸制動邏輯4〇〇的邏輯是由積體電路中的軟體及/ 或硬體完成》 較佳地’積體電路恰在面板116嚙合該桿凸輪112的 平坦。卩分以刖關閉馬達i 〇6。較佳地,面板1丨6於不作用 狀態期間係不配置於桿凸輪丨〇8的拋物線部分丨丨4上。 較佳地,自動沖洗實施例6〇〇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 生時防止馬達過熱或固障。雖然,該控制具有很多構造, 但是在一實施例中,中斷馬達1〇6的接地是由一電子、機 械及/或電子-機械開關所控制,該開關係由一控制信號所 作動。較佳地,控制信號的持續時間係被程式化為約等於 12 沖洗循環的持續時間。 如圖7所示,當一韶 702接收一作動信號:法開始’在動作步驟 藉由轉換非電能成為電或光二:器13°或其他裝置 ,,木, 九予彳5號而監視一視域或測量某 物:备-電子開關被作動時,該電子開關作動馬達1〇6, 以轉動齒輪系11 〇、門賴几& ,, 碭關凸輪112與桿凸輪1〇8,該桿凸 輪1〇8係喃合桿120至-作用或沖洗狀態。在動作步驟 剔’該電子開關關斷馬達1〇6之一電源。較佳地,開關 凸輪112已充分轉動,以嚙合開關旋& 506,以經由開關 μ 4耦。電源至馬達106。在動作步驟706,當開關 旋紐5G6接觸切除部分5()4的下表面時…機械開關提供 電力至馬it 106。較佳地,當開關旋紐5〇6不在切除部分 ⑽中時,機械開關便關斷馬達1〇6的電力。較佳地,恰 在面板U6嚙合該桿凸輪112的平坦部分124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708關閉。較 佳也在不作用狀態’面板1 16係不配置於桿凸輪1 q §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,整合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何沖洗單元或商用或住宅用 沖洗閥。 13 1324652 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,但是很多其他替代物是可 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,某系統盥 方法將一接地控制開關直接接到一積體電路。在這些替^ 的實施例中,圖4中的積體電路〇P2 4〇6 一作用高態,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。另一實 例可直接耦。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。 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’且在本發明的料内。前 述詳細說明係為闡釋而不在於限制,且應該了冑,本發明 的精神和範疇係以申請專利範圍界定之,包含所有之2 物。 【圖式簡單說明】 (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。 1324652 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 壓縮彈簀 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。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 The following US patent application in the joint review is filed on the same day as the application No. 60/418,415. These applications are directed to and further illustrate other features of the embodiments disclosed herein, and are incorporated by reference in their entirety. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/41 8,122, entitled "Automatic Flushing Valve Operating Equipment Wide", filed in the first quarter of 2002. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/41, No. 87, entitled "Automatic Flushing Actuator for Trough Washrooms", filed on January 12, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a system and method for controlling fluid flow, and more particularly to a system and method for automatic brake control of flushing drive elements. [Prior Art] Some rinsing systems suffer from the effects of contamination and contamination. When the user touches a handle that allows water to flow into the accessory, bacteria may pass from one user to another. Contamination and contamination may result from hand-to-mouth, hand-to-nose and hand-to-eye contact. Understanding the presence of such contamination may result in an unwillingness to touch the handle of the fitting that has not been improved. To minimize the risk of bacterial transport, some flushing systems use a hands-free method to control water flow. In some systems, a passive sensor is used to detect the presence of a user. Once the user leaves an area, some devices use a -turning device to convert the rotation of the motor into the linear motion required to actuate the handle. In a rotary drive, the inertia of the motor shaft may cause the motor shaft to rotate past the desired stopping point, thus initiating multiple streams of water through the fitting. In addition to wasting water, this overtraveling may fatigue the rotating jaw and require a higher initial torque to initiate another rotation at the beginning of the second flush cycle. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is defined by the scope of the patent application. This description is a summary of some of the features of the preferred embodiments and should not be used to limit the scope of the application. The flush valve system embodiment includes a sensor, a biasing circuit, an electrical switch, a mechanical switch, and a flush valve. Preferably, the biasing circuit is constructed to bias the electrical switch when the self-sensor receives an actuation signal. Preferably, the mechanical switch is actuated when the electrical switch is closed. The flush valve is coupled to the electrical switch and mechanical switch 'to enable fluid to flow when the electrical switch is open and to help flow ' until the mechanical switch is closed. An embodiment of an automatic braking method includes receiving an actuation signal, actuating a dice switch to initiate rotation of a switching cam and opening of the valve, actuating the mechanical switch when the resected portion of the switching cam contacts a portion of the mechanical switch, and when the mechanical switch The valve is partially closed when the portion is outside the cut-out portion. Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments. [Embodiment] U24652 The superior over-travel braking system and method provide a user-handless system and method for controlling the flow of fluid. The preferred system and method accurately brakes the motor to the desired position. In one embodiment, the precise braking of the motor provides a larger cam surface area for the system and method to engage a contact element. Figure 1 and Figure 2 are partial cross-sectional views of the automatic flushing embodiment (10). Embodiment 100 includes a first housing or housing 1 2 that is lightly coupled to a second housing or power source, 104. Although the embodiment 100 can be reassembled to any flush valve or flushing unit without disassembling the valves or the single S, as shown, the outer casing 102 is mounted to a valve housing by a threaded opening. In this embodiment 100, the flush handle has been replaced by a plunger pin 8. Preferably, the housing 102 encloses a motor 106 in which the motor is mechanically coupled to a lever cam 1〇8 and a switch cam 112 via a gear train 110. In the embodiment 100, the lever cam 1〇8 and the switch cam ΐ2 are completely rotated one turn during the flushing cycle (36 degrees of motion, when the lever cam 1〇8 is actuated, the lever cam 1〇8 makes a lever 12 The inactive state shown moves to the action or flush state shown in Figure 2. Since the core (10) is rotated from the inactive state to the flushed state, preferably, the parabolic portion 114 of the rod ... 8 engages and moves a panel 116. It engages and moves the plunger pin 8 and the lever 120. Preferably, when the flushing cycle is completed, a tensioning device, shown as compression spring 122, biases the panel 116 against the flat portion 124 of the lever cam. In the inactive state, #12〇 returns to the inactive position 'which closes the flush valve. In ® 1, when the flush valve is closed, the rod i is in a nearly vertical position. In other embodiments, the rod 12 is in other positions. Referring to Figure 1, preferably, the motor 106 is enclosed in a housing 1 。 2. The motor 106 is mechanically coupled to a gear train 11 〇, which is shown in Figures 1 and 2 as being fixed to the housing 1 〇 2 The reduction gear train in the middle. When the material ι〇6 acts, the gear train 11〇 The lever cam 108 and the switch cam 112 rotate in a clockwise direction 'because they preferably share a common shaft 126. As the lever cam 108 rotates, the parabolic portion 114 of the lever cam 108 engages and moves the panel 116 to the right. Preferably, This movement forces the plunger pin U8 and the lever to the right to start a flush cycle and open the flush valve. Preferably, when the sensor U0 detects that a user or a condition exists, the automatic flush is activated. The sensing n 13 〇 may be a motion detector infrared detector, a body heat detector 'or any other device that converts non-electric energy into electricity or light energy to detect or measure something. Preferably, The sensing range of the sensor 130 can be adjusted, which allows the sensor 13 to be mounted at any desired position. For example, the sensing stomach 13 can be mounted away from the housing 102, as shown in FIG. Integrated into housing 1 or forming a single portion of housing 102. When sensor 13 is integrated into housing 1 or 2 or forms a single portion of housing 1〇2, a portion of sensor 13〇 or Its lens is able to ensure that the sensor 13 is monitored One of the fields of view protrudes from the outer casing 102. In the embodiment of Figure 3, the sensor lens forms an angle of about fifteen degrees with the plane 302 that is substantially parallel to one of the outer surfaces of the casing 102. Part one although this feature is shown in an alternative reassembly embodiment that does not require disassembly of the fitting (eg, it accommodates a flush handle) 'but it can also be used in embodiment 1 described herein or used in any other The flushing device is used in conjunction with. 1324652 The operation of motor 106 occurs when received as a motion signal by sensing logic or electronic device 402. In FIG. 4, there is an interface between sensing logic 4〇2 and motor braking logic 400. In this embodiment 100, an actuation signal is generated when the user leaves a field of view or when a sensor generates an electrical signal. At this stage, the 'integrated circuit pin 〇ρι 4〇4 is driven low for seven tenths of a second' and the OP2 406 is driven low for a complete flush cycle because the integrated circuit pin pl 4 〇4 and 〇p2 406 are in a low state of action, then pnp transistor Qi〇4〇8 supplies a voltage to motor ι6, which in this embodiment is an unregulated dc six volt source. The p_n_p transistor q 12 410 discharges the capacitor C14 412 and sinks the current flowing through the switch S101 414 and the resistor R3 3 416 to ground, and the p_n_p transistor Qu 418 bias represents the current sink of the n_p_n transistor q14 42〇 The device starts the rotation of the motor shaft 128, the lever cam 1〇8 and the switch cam 112. When the motor shaft 12 8 , the lever wheel 1 〇 8 and the switch cam 112 rotate, preferably, the switch S101 414 connects the pole 2 to the connection motor 1〇6 to a pole 3 of a supply voltage, and in the embodiment 1 In the middle, the switch sl1 414 is a micro switch. When the panel 116 slides down the top portion of the lever cam 丨 08, preferably, the compression spring 122 causes the lever cam 108, the switch cam 124 and the motor shaft 128 to rotate. In this state, the integrated circuit pin OP丨4〇4 is biased to a high state, and the compression spring 122 mechanically transfers energy to the lever cam 1〇8 and the switch cam 112, and the motor 1〇6 acts as a generator. The positive voltage is to the collector of transistor Q10 408 and η-ρ·η transistor qi 1 424. When the motor 106 generates electric power, the switch knob 5〇6 of Fig. 5 is released and 10, contacts & φ 502, which is wound around the cut-off portion of the switch cam J12 504 ^ when it is released, the switch 414 is coupled to the pole! Connected to pole 2, its connection: source capacitor C14 412. The electrical current initially drawn by capacitor C14 412 biases n-p-n transistor Qi 1 424 when motor 106 is effectively grounded. As a result, the kinetic energy of the 'motor H) 6 is converted into electrical energy, and the loss becomes thermal energy. Preferably, the switching cam 1 12 is configured to close the motor 1 just before the panel 1 喷 6 sprays the flat portion 124 of the lever cam 112. 6. In this embodiment 100, preferably, the faceplate 16 is not disposed on the parabolic portion 114 of the lever cam 108 during the inactive state. Preferably, the 'automatic flushing embodiment 1' may also include a brake control. Preferably, the brake control prevents the motor from overheating or damaging when the gear is stuck, the cam is blocked, or other solidification occurs. Referring to FIG. 4, the integrated circuit pin Duty 426 controls the output duration of the integrated circuit pin OP2 406. In this embodiment, an RC circuit comprising R40 430 and C15 428 controls the duration of the bias voltage of p-n-p transistor Q13 418 and η-ρ·η transistor q14 420. Therefore, the on-time of the transistor Q14 4 2 0 can be programmed to match the normal time of the flush cycle. While this embodiment is not limited to any particular cycle time or range, in one embodiment, the duration of the bias signal can range from about seven tenths of a second to about five seconds. FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment 600. As in the first embodiment 100, the actuation of the flush cycle begins when an actuation signal is received. In this embodiment 600, an actuation signal is generated when the user leaves a field of view or when a sensor produces an electrical or optical signal. In this state, the integrated circuit pin 14 602 is driven 3: Ζ 40:): Ζ is held for about seven tenths of a second. If the integrated circuit pin is in the active state, then η·ρ·η transistor Q4 6() 4 bias_source switch or n b b body Q5 606 ' is supplied to the motor 6〇2, and The rotation of the initial motor shaft i28, the trunk cam 108, and the switch cam 112. When the motor shaft 128, the lever wheel 1〇8 and the switch cam 112 rotate, the single pole single throw switch s· _ connects the motor 106 to the power source. When the field panel 116 slides down the top portion of the lever cam 1〇8, the compression spring 122 preferably urges the motor 1〇6, the lever cam 1〇8 and the switch cam ΐ2 to rotate. When the horse 106 is biased by the compression magazine 122, preferably, a switch knob 506 is released and slidingly contacts the convex surface 5〇2, which is surrounded by the cut-away portion of the switch cam i12. . Once the switch knob 5〇6 is outside the cut-out portion 504, a pulse from the integrated circuit 61〇 substantially grounds the motor 106. Preferably, the switch 414 is turned on to initiate the motor shaft brake logic. The logic of the 〇 is done by software and/or hardware in the integrated circuit. Preferably, the 'integrated circuit' is just flat with the panel 116 engaging the rod cam 112. Turn off the motor i 〇6 after 卩. Preferably, the panel 1丨6 is not disposed on the parabolic portion 丨丨4 of the lever cam 丨〇8 during the inactive state. Preferably, the automatic flushing embodiment 6 can also include a brake control. Preferably, the brake control prevents the motor from overheating or blocking when the gear is stuck, the cam is blocked, or other solids are occurring. Although the control has many configurations, in one embodiment, the grounding of the interrupt motor 1〇6 is controlled by an electronic, mechanical, and/or electro-mechanical switch that is actuated by a control signal. Preferably, the duration of the control signal is programmed to be approximately equal to the duration of the 12 flush cycle. As shown in FIG. 7, when a 702 receives an actuation signal: the method begins to 'watch the first step in the action step by converting non-electric energy into electricity or light two: 13° or other device, wood, nine 彳 彳 5 Field or measuring something: When the standby-electronic switch is actuated, the electronic switch operates the motor 1〇6 to rotate the gear train 11 〇, the door lag & , the 凸轮 cam 112 and the lever cam 1 〇 8 The cam 1〇8 is used to mate the lever 120 to the action or flush state. In the action step, the electronic switch turns off one of the motors 1〇6. Preferably, the switch cam 112 is fully rotated to engage the switch knob & 506 for coupling via the switch μ4. Power is supplied to the motor 106. At action step 706, when the switch knob 5G6 contacts the lower surface of the cut-out portion 5() 4, the mechanical switch provides power to the horse it 106. Preferably, when the switch knob 5〇6 is not in the cut-away portion (10), the mechanical switch turns off the power of the motor 1〇6. Preferably, power is turned off just before panel U6 engages flat portion 124 of lever cam 112. When the panel 116 engages the flat portion of the lever cam 1 〇 8, the lever 12 〇 returns to the inactive position and the flush valve closes at action step 708. It is also preferable that the panel 1 16 is not disposed on the parabolic portion 1 14 of the lever cam 1 q §. The above systems and methods provide an easy to install, reliable flushing device' that does not require direct intervention by the user. The 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 integrated or separate component can be attached to an automatic flushing unit or reassembled to any flushing unit or commercial or residential flush valve. 13 1324652 Preferably, the overtravel braking system and method can apply a braking force to a motor to prevent the cam from exceeding a desired position. While the system and method have been illustrated by the embodiment of cams and gears, many other alternatives are possible. This alternative includes an automatic actuator, a solenoid drive system, and any other system that uses a flush valve for fluid dispensing. Moreover, the control logic is not limited to circuitry because the overtravel braking system and method also encompasses other control logic, including, for example, optical logic. Many other alternative embodiments are also possible. For example, a system 盥 method directly connects a ground control switch to an integrated circuit. In these alternative embodiments, the integrated circuit 〇P2 4〇6 in Fig. 4 is in a high state, which is directly coupled to R38 432 coupled to the n-P-n transistor Q14 42A. Moreover, more or fewer components may be added or removed from the above embodiments. Another example can be directly coupled. Electrical, optical or mechanical switches (such as microswitches) to the post pins or push rods' to sense the position of the plunger pin/push rod and the need to initiate braking or braking or circuit disconnection. Although some preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, it is to be understood that 'more embodiments and examples are possible' and are within the scope of the invention. The foregoing detailed description is to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (I) Schematic Part FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an automatic flushing embodiment. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the second portion of Figure 1. 1324652 Figure 3 is an external perspective view of an alternate embodiment of Figure 1. 4 is a schematic illustration of one embodiment of an automatic braking system. Figure 5 is a front elevational view of the switch cam and mechanical switch of Figure 1. Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of a second embodiment of the automatic brake system. Figure 7 is a flow chart of the braking method. (b) Component Representation Symbol 100 Automatic Flushing Embodiment 102 First Housing or Housing 104 Second Housing or Power Supply 106 Motor 108 Rod Cam 110 Gear Train 112 Switch Cam 114 Parabolic Portion 116 Panel 118 Plunger Pin 120 Rod 122 Compression Magazine 124 Flat section 126 common axis 128 motor shaft 130 sensor 302 plane 400 motor brake logic

15 1324652 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Q11 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 1324652 402 404 406 408 410 412 414 418 420 424 424 428 430 432 502 504 506 600 602 604 606 608 Sensing logic or electronics 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 Q11 integrated circuit pin Duty C15 R40 R38 protruding surface cut-off part switch knob second embodiment integrated circuit pin 14 npn transistor Q4 npn transistor Q5 single pole single throw switch S601 integrated circuit

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丨_丨__ 丨丨丨 Ι_· __ ·| J—I n-識,丨,擊: 私3月正本 拾、申請專利範固 ::用於清空廢棄物之自動沖洗間系統,包含 一機械式耦合至該馬達的齒輪系; 機械式耦合至該齒輪系的開關凸輪 該桿凸輪係設置 一機械式耦合至該齒輪系的桿凸輪, 成用以開啟一閥; 一制動邏輯, 關凸輪;以及 其電麵合至該馬達及機@式麵合至該開 一感測邏輯,其電耦合 輯係啟始該馬達之轉動,且二1邏輯’其中該感測邏 且5亥制動邏輯係藉由使該馬達接 地而終止該馬達之轉動。 2.如申請專利_ 1項之自動沖洗閥系統,進-步 包含-感測器’其中該感測邏輯包括一偏壓電[該偏壓 電路在自該感測器收到一作動信號時產生一偏壓信號,以 啟始α玄馬達之轉動’而且該制動邏輯包括—電開關及一機 械_,該電開關係僅當該偏壓電路產生該偏壓信號時用 以提供至Θ馬達之電力連接,該機械開關係用以於該電開 關關閉之後維持至該馬達之電力連接。 3.如申請專利範圍帛1項之自動沖洗閥系統,進一步 包含一耦合至該開關凸輪與桿凸輪的軸。 4·如申請專利範圍帛2項之自動沖洗㈣統,其中該 開關凸輪包含一作動該機械開關的切除部分。 5.如申„月專利範圍帛4帛之自動沖洗閥系統,其中該 17 1324652 切除部分包括一凸狀表面。 6. 如申請專利範圍第1項之自動沖洗閥系 包含制動控制邏輯,其在預定長度的時間以後 的接地連接。 7. 如申請專利範圍第 6項之自動沖洗閥系 預定長度的時間約等於一沖洗循環。 8. 如申請專利範圍第 6項之自動沖洗閥系 制動邏輯包含一積體電路。 9. 如申請專利範圍第 6項之自動沖洗閥系 制動控制邏輯包含一對耦合至該感測邏輯的電I 拾壹、圖式= 如次頁 統,進一步 中斷該馬達 統,其中該 統,其中該 統,其中該 I體。 18丨_丨__ 丨丨丨Ι_· __ ·| J—I n- 识,丨,打: Private 3 month, pick up, apply for patent Fan Gu:: Automatic flushing system for emptying waste, including a machine a gear train coupled to the motor; a switch cam mechanically coupled to the gear train; the lever cam is provided with a lever cam mechanically coupled to the gear train for opening a valve; a brake logic, a cam; And the electric surface is coupled to the motor and the machine is coupled to the opening and sensing logic, and the electrical coupling system starts the rotation of the motor, and the two logics are: the sensing logic and the 5th braking logic system The rotation of the motor is terminated by grounding the motor. 2. The automatic flush valve system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing logic comprises a bias voltage [the bias circuit receives an actuation signal from the sensor) Generating a bias signal to initiate the rotation of the alpha motor - and the braking logic includes an electrical switch and a mechanical _, the electrical open relationship is provided only when the bias circuit generates the bias signal The electrical connection of the motor, the mechanical open relationship is used to maintain the electrical connection to the motor after the electrical switch is turned off. 3. The automatic flush valve system of claim 1, further comprising a shaft coupled to the switch cam and the lever cam. 4. The automatic flushing (four) system of claim 2, wherein the switch cam includes a cut-off portion that operates the mechanical switch. 5. The automatic flush valve system according to the patent scope of the application, wherein the 17 1324652 cut-out portion comprises a convex surface. 6. The automatic flush valve according to claim 1 of the patent scope includes brake control logic, The grounding connection after a predetermined length of time. 7. The automatic flushing valve according to the scope of claim 6 is for a predetermined length of time equal to a flushing cycle. 8. The automatic flushing valve braking logic according to claim 6 of the patent scope includes An integrated circuit. 9. The automatic flushing valve system brake control logic according to claim 6 includes a pair of electrical I pick-ups coupled to the sensing logic, and the pattern = sub-page, further interrupting the motor system , where the system, where the system, the body of the body. 18
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