US1177963A - Valve-actuating mechanism. - Google Patents

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US1177963A
US1177963A US1914853138A US1177963A US 1177963 A US1177963 A US 1177963A US 1914853138 A US1914853138 A US 1914853138A US 1177963 A US1177963 A US 1177963A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/12—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
    • F16K31/18—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
    • F16K31/20—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve
    • F16K31/24—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve with a transmission with parts linked together from a single float to a single valve
    • F16K31/26—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a lift valve with a transmission with parts linked together from a single float to a single valve with the valve guided for rectilinear movement and the float attached to a pivoted arm
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7407—With counter-balance
    • Y10T137/741—Within tank
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7413—Level adjustment or selection means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7287—Liquid level responsive or maintaining systems
    • Y10T137/7358—By float controlled valve
    • Y10T137/7439—Float arm operated valve
    • Y10T137/7446—With flow guide or restrictor
    • Y10T137/7449—External hood or deflector or annular outlet surrounding the inlet pipe

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  • the device forming the subject matter of this application is a float-controlled valve for a flushng tank and the present invention aims to provide, in combination with a float of novel form, a means whereby the position of the float-carrying lever may be adjusted through the instrumentality of elements on the stern of the valve.
  • Figure 1 is a longitudi nal section through the front wall of a tank showing the present invention in operable relation therein, a portion of the parts being shown in section to better illustrate the incased parts.
  • Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the tank with the complete mechanism therein.
  • the numeral 1 designates a casing which is open at the lower end to receive a bottom member 2 which carries a metal tank 3,'set screws 2' being provided to lock the bottom 2 and the tank 3 within the casing 1.
  • a stem 11 is carried by the ball 6 and is disposed in cooperating relation with a stem 10 connected to the inner free end of a lever 12, provided with a we ght 16 which assists in the seating of the valve 6.
  • the lever 12 is pivotedat 13 so that its free. end may be depressed by' a manually controlled lever 15, which is accessible from the exterior of the tank 3. 1
  • a supply pipe 18 is connected to a coupling member 19 which is provided with an inverted valve seat 20.
  • a casing 21 constitutes a stand pipe and supporting member, and is connected upon the inner side of the tank 3 to the coupling 19, the casing 21 being provided with a spout 22,which is in communication with an overflow outlet 23.
  • a tube 9 is connected to the spout 22 and has 1ts terminal 8 disposed within the upper end of the tube 7 so that the after flushing water may be directed into the tube.
  • a tube 21 is connected to and forms an upward extension of the casing 21 and constitutes a guide for a valve stem or rod 25 carrying upon its lower end within an enlarged portion of the supply pipe 18, a valve 26 for controlling theseat 20.
  • the upper end of the stem 25 is threaded and extends be'-,
  • a coupling 27 mounted on the tube 241, the couplmg being provided with two upstanding arms 28 and 29.
  • the arm 29 is provided with an aperture for the reception of a pin 30 which forms a fulcrum for a lever 32, receiving the threaded end of the stem 25.
  • the threaded end of the stem is adjustably connected. to the lever 32 to cause the rise and fall of the valve 26, by means of nuts 33 and 3-11.
  • a link 32 connects the lever 32 with a lever 31, the latter being fulcrumed on the arm 28.
  • a weight 35 is adjustably mounted along the lever 31, and
  • a sleeve 36 carrying an ovoidal hollow float 38, which has freely movable therewithin, a plurality of rolling elements 39, which may be inserted into the float 38 through an opening 50 in the top of the float, the opening 50 being closed by a cap 51.
  • the number of weights 39 within the float 38 may be changed as occasion may demand, the opening 50 and the cap 51 being of use for this purpose.
  • a tank In a device of the class described, a tank; an inlet valve casing assembled with the tank, the casing having a valve seat and being provided with an outlet discharging into the tank; a valve controlling the seat; a

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N. PETERSON.
VALVE ACTUATING IVIECHANESM.
APPLICA'HON FILED JULY 25. 1914.
1,177,963. Patented Apr. 4, 1916.
Inventor,
Attorneys.
NILS PETERSON, F MOSCOW, IDAHO.
VALVE-ACTUATING MECHANISM.
Specification of Letters Patent.
Patented Apr. 4, 1916.
Application filed m 25, 1914. Serial No. 853,138.
To all whom it may 0015mm: Be it known that I, N ILS PE nRsoN; a citizen of the United States, residing at Moscow, in the county of Latahand State of Idaho, have invented a new and useful Valve-Actuating Mechanism, of which the following is a specification.
The device forming the subject matter of this application is a float-controlled valve for a flushng tank and the present invention aims to provide, in combination with a float of novel form, a means whereby the position of the float-carrying lever may be adjusted through the instrumentality of elements on the stern of the valve.
In the drawingsFigure 1 is a longitudi nal section through the front wall of a tank showing the present invention in operable relation therein, a portion of the parts being shown in section to better illustrate the incased parts. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the tank with the complete mechanism therein.
Referring to the drawings, the numeral 1 designates a casing which is open at the lower end to receive a bottom member 2 which carries a metal tank 3,'set screws 2' being provided to lock the bottom 2 and the tank 3 within the casing 1. i
The flushing pipe 4 of the present mechanism is provided with a seat 5 for the reception of a buoyant valve 6, preferably made in the shape of a hollow rubber ball. A tube 7 is connected to the seat 5 and constitutes an overflow directing member, the
open upper end of the tube being located above the highest water level in the tank 3,
I the lower end of the pipe 7 being in communication with the pipe 4 below the valve seat 5. A stem 11 is carried by the ball 6 and is disposed in cooperating relation with a stem 10 connected to the inner free end of a lever 12, provided with a we ght 16 which assists in the seating of the valve 6. The lever 12 is pivotedat 13 so that its free. end may be depressed by' a manually controlled lever 15, which is accessible from the exterior of the tank 3. 1
A supply pipe 18 is connected to a coupling member 19 which is provided with an inverted valve seat 20. A casing 21 constitutes a stand pipe and supporting member, and is connected upon the inner side of the tank 3 to the coupling 19, the casing 21 being provided with a spout 22,which is in communication with an overflow outlet 23. A tube 9 is connected to the spout 22 and has 1ts terminal 8 disposed within the upper end of the tube 7 so that the after flushing water may be directed into the tube.
A tube 21 is connected to and forms an upward extension of the casing 21 and constitutes a guide for a valve stem or rod 25 carrying upon its lower end within an enlarged portion of the supply pipe 18, a valve 26 for controlling theseat 20. The upper end of the stem 25 is threaded and extends be'-,
yond a coupling 27 mounted on the tube 241, the couplmg being provided with two upstanding arms 28 and 29. The arm 29 is provided with an aperture for the reception of a pin 30 which forms a fulcrum for a lever 32, receiving the threaded end of the stem 25. The threaded end of the stem is adjustably connected. to the lever 32 to cause the rise and fall of the valve 26, by means of nuts 33 and 3-11. A link 32 connects the lever 32 with a lever 31, the latter being fulcrumed on the arm 28. A weight 35 is adjustably mounted along the lever 31, and
adjustably connected beyond the lever is a sleeve 36 carrying an ovoidal hollow float 38, which has freely movable therewithin, a plurality of rolling elements 39, which may be inserted into the float 38 through an opening 50 in the top of the float, the opening 50 being closed by a cap 51.
It will thus be seen that when the ball valve 6 is elevated by the levers 12 and attendant parts to release the water within the tank, the float 38 will move downwardly and consequently lower the valve 26 to permit water to enter through the spout 23 into the tank 3. When the ball valve 6 automatically seats, the water within the tank will rise due to the entrance thereof through i the spout 23 and will gradually elevate the float 38 and operate the lever 31 so as to bring the valve 26 gradually toward the seat 20.
The number of weights 39 within the float 38 may be changed as occasion may demand, the opening 50 and the cap 51 being of use for this purpose.
What is claimed is:
In a device of the class described, a tank; an inlet valve casing assembled with the tank, the casing having a valve seat and being provided with an outlet discharging into the tank; a valve controlling the seat; a
10 being adjustable to vary the relative positicn of the lever mechanism and the float when the valve is engaged with the seat.
In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed by signature in the presence of two witnesses.
NILS PETERSON. Witnesses:
EMMA JUNGE, EDITH SPARKS.
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Cited By (8)

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US2415875A (en) * 1943-09-13 1947-02-18 Arthur A Greenwald Flushing tank inlet valve
US2446549A (en) * 1945-04-06 1948-08-10 Norman Augustus Float valve
US2512924A (en) * 1948-12-27 1950-06-27 Dysart Palmer Positioning stop for toilet flush valve arms
US2626399A (en) * 1951-01-30 1953-01-27 Athol E Blair Valve closing mechanism for water closets
US3345978A (en) * 1965-08-26 1967-10-10 John W Yates Liquid fuel feeding system
US4167951A (en) * 1977-07-06 1979-09-18 Hume Floyd D Water saving attachment for control valve float in toilet flush tank
US4854340A (en) * 1988-05-09 1989-08-08 Pavlik John P Toilet-tank float-booster
US20040182441A1 (en) * 2003-03-17 2004-09-23 Russell Mary M. Toilet tank fill valve internally sealed with ceramic slices

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2415875A (en) * 1943-09-13 1947-02-18 Arthur A Greenwald Flushing tank inlet valve
US2446549A (en) * 1945-04-06 1948-08-10 Norman Augustus Float valve
US2512924A (en) * 1948-12-27 1950-06-27 Dysart Palmer Positioning stop for toilet flush valve arms
US2626399A (en) * 1951-01-30 1953-01-27 Athol E Blair Valve closing mechanism for water closets
US3345978A (en) * 1965-08-26 1967-10-10 John W Yates Liquid fuel feeding system
US4167951A (en) * 1977-07-06 1979-09-18 Hume Floyd D Water saving attachment for control valve float in toilet flush tank
US4854340A (en) * 1988-05-09 1989-08-08 Pavlik John P Toilet-tank float-booster
US20040182441A1 (en) * 2003-03-17 2004-09-23 Russell Mary M. Toilet tank fill valve internally sealed with ceramic slices

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