US1966951A - Sanitary water closet - Google Patents

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July 17, 1934. F. GUIDETTI 1,966,951

SANITARY WATER CLOSET Filed July 30. 1952 4 Sheets-Sheet l L I INVENTOR a I (fi m/m0 ym?! BY 5/59 ATTORNEY July 17, 1934.

F. GUIDETTI SANITARY WATER CLOSET Filed July 30. 1932 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 BY a? ATTORNEY Juiy 17, 1934. F. GUIDETTI ANITARY WATER CLOSET 1932 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed July 50 INVENTOR FERRUCCIO GUIDETTI ATTORN EY Patented July 17, 1934 SANITARY WATER CLOSET Ferruccio Guidetti, Elmhurst, N. Y.

Application July 30, 1932, Serial No. 626,689

7 Claims.

This invention relates to plumbing appliances and more particularly refers to improvements in sanitary water closets and bidets of the type where a nozzle bearing arm is brought from an inoperative to an operative position, for directing a jet of fluid against the body of the occupant of the seat for cleansing purposes.

A sanitary. water closet attachment of the type to which this invention refers has been described and claimed in a copending application entitled, Flushing arms for sanitary water closet attachments, Serial No. 516,858, filed by me as co-inventor with Giuseppe Bontempi.

The arrangement described in said application comprises a supporting frame attached onto the rim of the bowl of the water closet or bidet by means of a clamping hook, a flushing or water delivery arm movable from an inoperative position directly above the rim of the bowl to an operative position within the bowl, means for displacing said arm between its two extreme positions and for causing rotation of same about its axis while it is so moved, and valve means for admitting cleansing fluid to said arm; after it has reached its operative position.

When said arm is in its inoperative. position it remains flat. above the rim of the bowl, and when it is brought to its operative position the nozzle provided at the end of said arm comes to occupy a position within the bowl in which its axis remains on a vertical longitudinal plane passing through the center of the bowl and is upwardly inclined towards the rear of the bowl.

Water under pressure issuing from the nozzle will therefore be projected in an upwardly inclined direction towards the rear of the. bowl. More particularly the direction of the fluid jet issuing from the nozzle will be such that the fluidunder pressure will strike directly against the body outlet of the occupant of the seat in connection with which the cleansing operation is to beperformed.

The flushing arm thus provided, when in its inoperative position, has its free or nozzle end resting. above the rim at the rear of the bowl, the outer end of said arm being pivotally mounted upon the supporting frame at a point spaced laterally of the bowl, located on or in close proximity of a transversal axis passing through the center of the bowl.

The. translatory or; angular movement of the flushing arm ina horizontal. plane is effected by means of a cam acting plunger member, while its rotatory movement about its own axis is effected by a cam acting dog integral with said arm, striking a stop during-the translatory movement of the arm.

In another application for patent, entitled, Attachment for water closets, Serial No. 603,696, copending herewith, I have described and claimed another type of apparatus in which the flushing or water delivery arm is so arranged that when inoperative, it rests above the rim and away from the cavity of the bowl at the side of the bowl, so as to occupy a position less likely to be exposed to contamination through carelessness or inadvertence of the user.

I have found that the flushing device can be simplified and the appearance of the entire closet structure improved, if the toilet bowl is specially made to house and conceal the device in a manner permitting of readily inserting the device in or removing it from position in its assembled condition.

Such a construction permits of providing a slot through the rim of the bowl through which the flushing arm may project, said slot being at the proper vertical distance from the seat to permit of the flushing arm being placed at the required level without the necessity of its being rotated while it is moved from its inoperative to its operative position.

The primary object of this invention is accordingly to provide .a closet bowl of a novel and improved construction comprising a pocket integral therewith and external thereto, said pocket connecting with the inside of the bowl by means of a slot provided through the portion of the rim of the bowl in correspondence of the pocket, and being open at. that side, which is directly opposite the end of the slot in prox imity of which the flushing arm lies when in its inoperative position.

Another object is to provide a closet bowl of the character specified, in which the rim of the bowl is internally provided with an elongated recess within which the free end of the flushing arm can be housed and concealed when said arm occupies its inoperative position.

Still another object is to provide, in combination with a closet bowl, a pocket integral therewith adapted to house a flushing device of the character hereinbefore mentioned, said pocket have an opening communicating with the inside of the bowl, permitting its flushing arm to pass therethrough, and being furthermore provided with another opening through which may project a douche connection with which said flushing device may be equipped.

A further object is to provide in combination with a closet bowl of the character described, comprisinga pocket adapted to receive the body of a flushing device, a cover of special construction for said pocket, adapted to be securely retained in position by the flushing device itself.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will more fully appear as the descrip tion proceeds and will be set forth and claimed in the appended claims.

My invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a closet bowl embodying my invention;

Fig. 2 is a side view in elevation thereof;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary vertical longitudinal section of the same;

Fig. 4 is a detail plan section View showing the flushing device in position within the pocket provided in the closet bowl;

Fig. 5 is a vertical longitudinal section thereof through line 55 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a vertical cross section thereof through line 6-6 of Fig. 4;

, Fig. 7 is a detail vertical cross section of the rim portion of said bowl through line 7-7 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary plan sectional view showing a flushing device provided with a I douche attachment, inserted in the pocket made integral with the bowl, said pocket having openings for the douche connection and for the valve handle thereof, besides an opening for the passage of the flushing arm;

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary side View in elevation thereof, the pocket cover having been removed; and

Fig. 10 is a detail cross vertical section in an enlarged scale of the rim portion through line 1010 of Fig. 8.

Referring to said drawings, in Figs. 1 to 7, 10 designates a toilet bowl formed with a rim 11 surrounding the bowl cavity 12 and having a rear extension 13 to which the seat 14 is attached by means of hinge bolts 15. At one side of rear extension 13, the bowl is provided with a hollow boss 16 integral therewith forming a pocket or housing 17 within which the body 18 of a sanitary flushing device may be inserted. Said sanitary flushing device comprises a flushing arm 19 which is carried by a holder 20 pivotally mounted about a vertical axis at 21, said flushing arm being angularly movable from its inoperative position shown in full lines in Fig. 4, to its operative position shown in dotted lines at 19 in Fig. 1, where its nozzle 22 occupies a position 22, approximately at the center of the bowl. Said arm passes through an opening 23 provided in the rim in correspondence of a depression 24, in boss 16, said depression leading from said opening to the pocket 1'7 and being wide enough to permit movement of the flushing arm between its two extreme positions.

Internally of the bowl, the rim is formed with a peripheral recess 25 within which the portion of the flushing arm projecting within the bowl is housed when the flushing arm is in its operative position.

By virtue of this construction, the flushing arm is completely protected against the possibility of contamination by a person using the toilet, and furthermore said flushing arm can be located at a suitable vertical distance from the top of the bowl making it possible to limit the movement of the flushing arm from inoperative to operative position, to a simple angular movement in a substantially horizontal plane.

The necessity of rotating the flushing arm about its axis, which exists in the devices described in my other two patent applications above referred to, is therefore avoided, and the operating mechanism is accordingly materially simplified. The pocket 17 is preferably open at one side and the open side thereof is so located with respect to opening 23 as to make it possible l8 of the flushing device in position.

The pooketis also open at the top so that when or after the flushing device has been inserted therein, a single angle shaped cover 26 can be used to close the pocket so as to entirely conceal the flushing device from sight. Thearrangement is shown in connection with a flushing device which is somewhat similar to that de-' scribed in my copending application, entitled, Attachment for water closets, except that the flushing arm is not rotatable about its own axis and is only capable of an angular movement in a substantially horizontal plane.

Vertical pivot 21 is rotatably mounted in a lug 43 upwardly projecting from body 20 and is provided with an axial opening 44, establishing communication between a passage 45 extending from a chamber 46 and elbow member 20. Said pivot 21 is retained in position in any suitable manner, for instance, by means of a nut 47. Said pivot 21 also carries a plate 48 which is clamped between the bottom of part 20 and a nut 49. Said plate 48 constitutes the driven member of a Geneva type of control for causing the angular movement of pivot member 21 and elbow member, the driving member of said control being constituted by an arm 50 provided with a vertical stem 51, engageable at its upper end 52 by the hub 53 of an operating handle 54.

Said stem is rotatably inserted through a hearing plate 55, which is attached by means of screws 56 onto a lug 57 vertically extending from the body 20. The lower surface 58 of arm 50 is provided with a square recess within which is inserted the square upper end 59 of a vertical valve controlling member 60, which is rotatably mounted and which extends Within and beyond chamber 46. The lower end of said valve controlling member is enlarged to form a conical head 61 resting against a seat provided at the bottom of frame 20 and the end surface of said conical head is pressed in position end-wise by a plug 62.

By virtue of this construction when stem 51 together with arm 50 is rotated by means of handle 54, its rotation is transmitted to valve member 60, as will be understood. As stated, arm 50 acts as the driving member of a Geneva control and, therefore, is provided with an upwardly projecting pin 63, engaging a slot 64 formed in plate 48, and is furthermore provided with an upwardly projecting segmental member 65 adapted to engage and to register with a circular arc portion 66 of plate 43 and to retain said plate 48 in position after pin 63 has caused a predetermined angular movement of plate 48. Thus it will be seen that if stem 51 together with arm 50 is angularly displaced in a clockwise direction with respect to Fig. 4, plate 48 together with pivot 31 and elbow member 20, will be displaced a certain. angle in a counterclockwise direction until segmental member 65 engages circular arc portion 66.

When this position has been reached, stem 51 and arm 50 can still continue to rotate in the same direction, but plate 48 will be securely restrained against further angular movement in either direction. The rotation of stem 51 is effected against the action of a spring 67, which will return all the parts to their normal position shown in Fig. 4:. As soon as handle 54 is brought from. the position shown in full lines in Fig. 1 to the position shown in dotted lines, shown at 54, and during its movement, the flushing arm is first brought from the position shown in full lines to the position shown in dotted lines in the same figure and then valvesregulating the supply of cleansing liquid to chamber 46 are actuated by valve controlling member to admit liquid to said chamber.

The device is shown equipped with two valves 68, 69, which are axially movable within glands 70, 71, said glands being connected respectively to sources of cold and hot water supply by means of tubes 72, 73. The stems of said valves project within chamber 45 and during the rotation of valve controlling member 60 are acted upon to force said valves outwardly by radially extending cam-acting lugs 74, 75, with which valve controlling member 60 is provided. Said two lugs are preferably angularly displaced with respect to each other in relation to the axis of the valve controlling member, so as to operate the two valves in proper sequence.

Preferably said lugs are arranged so that during the movement of member 60, after the flushing arm has been brought to operative position, lug 74 will first bear against valve 68, causing the same to admit cold water to chamber 46, and as member 60 continues to rotate lug 75 will force valve 69 outwardly causing hot water also to be admitted to chamber 46. If member 60 is further rotated in the same direction, lug 74. will pass beyond valve 68, allowing the same to close, while lug 75 will continue to bear against valve 69 so that hot water only will be admitted to the chamber 46. In this manner by regulating the extentof the angular movement of handle 54 it becomes possible to regulate the temperature of the water admitted to the chamber 46 and supplied to the nozzle.

The body of the device is preferably proportioned so as to fit snugly within pocket 17 and can be secured in position by means of screws 76 inserted through the bottom of boss 16. The cover 26 comprises a top plate 77 and a rear plate 78 integral therewith and said top plate is provided with a hole 79 through which the upper portion of stem 51 project, while the rear plate 78 is providedwith an opening 80 through which project nuts 81, 82 by means of which the water supply pipe 72, 73 can be connected to glands 70, 71.

The upper portion of stem 51 is threaded so as to permit the insertion of a washer 83, and a nut 84 in proximity of the upper surface of plate 77 so that no other means are necessary for retaining the cover in position. The lower surface 85 of recess 25 is preferably inclined downwardly so that any liquid that should reach said recess will automatically be drained ofi.

It will be observed that recess 25 and open ing 23 are well above the level of the lower surface of rim 11, so that the water admitted to the bowl when flushing the toilet is never likely to reach said opening 23. No water will therefore ever have a chance to reach pocket 17, although if an extra precaution should have to be used, said pocket can be provided with a drain pipe 86 normally closed by a cap 87 when cover 26 is in position. The flushing device is entirely concealed from view, making a very neat and attractive arrangement which has the further advantage of doing away with the necessity of providing the flushing device with a casing and with separate means for attaching the device in position.

Due to the open side construction of the pocket or housing, it is never necessary to take the device apart for inspection or repairs, since all that is required is to remove the handle 54 and washer and nut 83, as, to detach the water supply pipes 72, 73 and to remove screws 76. The device does not in any way interfere with the normal operation of the closet and constitutes an unobtrusive and attractive addition thereto.

At times I prefer to provide the flushing device with a laterally extending valve controlled discharge outlet, to which may be connected a rubber hose, said added structure forming what I. call a douche attachment. Its object is, of course, to provide means for attaching a hose carrying a nozzle for internal cleansing, directly to the water supply system, thus adding to the scope of usefulness of the flushing device.

An apparatus of this type is shown in Figs. 8 to 1c, in which 88 designates the closet bowl, provided wlth an open-side pocket 89, within which can be inserted the flushing device 90. Said flushing device comprises a flushing an 91, which extends through opening 92, connecting pocket 89 with the inside of the bowl, said arm being normally housed in a peripheral recess 93, provided in the rim 94 of the bowl.

In the present instance, the flushing arm is shown of the type which rotates about its axis when it is moved from its normally inoperative position shown in full lines in Fig. 8 to its operative position shown in dotted lines at 91', said arm being provided for the purpose with an opening 9% engaging a stationary rack 95.

However, as stated before, by properly locating recess 93 with respect to the top of the bowl, the flushing arm can be caused to be only angularly displaced from its operative to its inoperative position without being rotated around its own axis.

The flushing device is shown provided with a lateral extension 96, forming the body of a cock device comprising a rotatable cock, operable by means or" a handle 97, said cock controlling the fiow of the water from a hose connection 98, extending from part 96.

It is obvious that by operat'ng handle 97, the cock may be caused to prevent water from flowing from connection 98 or to permit water to flow therefrom at varying temperatures by suitably arranging water passages through the cool: with respect to cold and hot water supply inlets 99, 100.

'Zhen an apparatus of this type is used, 1; provide the wall 101 of pocket 89, facing the douche attachment with an opening 102, through which may project a hose connection 98 and with a slotted opening 103, through which may project handle 97, the length of said slotted opening being sufficient to permit full movement of handle 97 from one of its extreme positions to the other.

It will be observed that the fact that th flushing device can be inserted in position in i assembled condition is very important from a practical standpoint, because the position of the fiushing arm should be carefully adjusted at the factory before the apparatus is tested. If the body of the device and its connection with the inside of the bowl should be of such a nature as to make it necessary to insert the body of the device minus the flushing arm and to attach the flushing arm afterwards by inserting it within the bowl and then by passing it through the opening for connection to its carrier in the flushing device, it would be very diificult to place it in its proper position and it would also be difiicult to attach it so that its connection with the holder would be water-tight. In other words, it is obvious that the device should be shipped and delivered complete from the factory, so that its installation will require only the ordinary work of a plumber.

If desired, the opening 23, shown in Fig. 4, can extend to the top of the bowl, so that the passage of the flushing arm. would be a slot downwardly extending through the top of the rim and pocket housing the body of the device, instead of being an opening laterally extending therebetwecn; the idea being, as stated, to provide means in the bowl whereby the flushing device can be inserted within the housing made integral with the bowl, in its completely assembled condition.

It is within the scope of my invention to equip a toilet bowl such as shown and described with a flushing device different from those shown, if desired. It will also be understood that the constructional details of my invention may vary from those shown without departing from the inventive idea. Accordingly, I reserve the right to carry my invention into practice in all those ways and manners that may enter, fairly, into the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket open at the top and at the rear, said bowl having an opening communicating with the front end of said pocket, and a flushing device insertaole within said pocket through the open rear end thereof, said flushing device comprising a flushing arm frontwardly extending therefrom, said flushing arm projecting through said opening within said bowl, when said flushing device is placed in position within said pocket, a cover for the top and rear of said pocket, and means cooperating with said flushing device, for retaining said cover in position.

2. In apparatus of the character described,

j a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss formbowl, when said flushing device is placed in position within said pocket, said rim also having a peripheral recess adapted to receive and house the portion of said arm projecting within said bowl, a cover for the open top and rear of said pocket, and means cooperating with said flushing device, for retaining said cover in position.

3. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket open at one side, adapted to house the body of a flushing device comprising a flushing arm extending therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane, and a hose attachment also laterally extending therefrom, said bowl having an opening in correspondence of said pocket permitting the flushing arm to project therethrough, and having another opening permitting the passage of said hose attachment, when the flushing device together with said arm is inserted within said pocket through the open side thereof, and a cover for the open top and side of said pocket.

4. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket open at one side, adapted to house the body of a flushing device comprising a flushing arm extending therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane, and having a hose attachment and a controlling member therefor, also laterally extending therefrom, said bowl having an opening in correspondence of said pocket permitting the flushing arm to project therethrough, and having two other openings permitting the passage of said hose attachment and controlling member, respectively, when the flushing device together with said arm is inserted within said pocket through the open side thereof, and a cover for the open top and side of said pocket.

5. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket inte ral therewith, adapted to house the body of a flushing device comprising a flushing arm extending therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane, said bowl having an opening in correspondence of said pocket permitting said device being placed within said pocket in its fully assembled condition, the flushing arm thereof projecting within said bowl through said opening, the rim of said bowl having a peripheral recess adapted to receive and house the portion of said arm projecting within said bowl.

6. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket open at one side, adapted to house the body of a fiuishing device comprising a flushing arm extending therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane, and a hose attachment also laterally extending therefrom, said bowl having an opening in correspondence of said pocket permitting the flushing arm to project therethrough, and having another opening permitting the passage of said hose attachment, when the flushing device together with said arm is inserted within said pocket through the open side thereof, the

'im of said bowl having a peripheral recess adapted to receive and house the portion of said arm projecting within said bowl.

7. In apparatus of the character described, a closet bowl having a lateral hollow boss forming a pocket open at one side, adapted to house the body of a flushing device comprising a flushing arm extending therefrom in a substantially horizontal plane, and a hose attachment also laterally extending therefrom, said bowl having an opening in correspondence of said pocket permitting the flushing arm to project therethrough, and having another opening permitting the passage of said hose attachment, when the flushing device together with said arm is inserted within said pocket through the open side thereof, the

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