US20050125884A1 - Toilet and flushing system - Google Patents
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- E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
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- This invention relates to an improved toilet flushing system and includes methods for flushing and manufacture of the improved toilet.
- an improved toilet and flushing system wherein the system includes:
- the water from the water supply may enter the bowl via at least two top outlets and at least one bottom outlet.
- control device may be operably connected to the flow regulator, such that when the control device is activated to flush the toilet, the control device is configured to operate the flow regulator so that:
- an improved toilet and flushing system wherein the system includes:
- an improved toilet and flushing system substantially as described above, wherein the system utilises two flow regulators, a first flow regulator to control the flow of water to the bottom outlet, and a second flow regulator to control the flow of water to the top outlets.
- an improved toilet and flushing system substantially as described above wherein the top outlets are positioned about the top of the bowl, such that water when exiting the outlets, travels around and down the walls of the bowl in a substantially clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
- the venturi effect leaves the bowl empty.
- a method of manufacturing a toilet comprising the steps of:
- kit for a toilet and flushing system which includes:
- an improved toilet and flushing system wherein the system includes:
- the toilet bowl may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- the toilet bowl may include a rim; a base.
- the toilet is usually also connected to a P or S trap and is connected to a mains sewer system, septic tank or other waste reservoir in the normal manner.
- pressured water supply refers to a source of water which can be supplied at pressure.
- the pressured water supply may be a mains water supply.
- the mains water supply may have a water pressure of at least substantially 30-70 PSI.
- the water pressure of the mains water supply may be substantially 30 PSI.
- pressured water supply may be utilised without departing from the scope of the present invention, provided they supply water to the toilet at a water pressure substantially as outlined above.
- the water outlets may have a variety of different configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- the water outlets may be any suitable nozzle, opening or such like.
- the tope outlets are configured to allow for water to be directed onto the tope of the wall(s) of the toilet.
- top outlets used in the present invention may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- At least two top outlets may be utilised in the present invention.
- three top outlets may be utilised in the present invention.
- venturi effect refers to the reduction in pressure or vacuum created by an increase of fluid flow velocity.
- the venturi effect may be created by:
- venturi effect may also be achieved via other means.
- the flow regulators may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- the flow regulators may comprise an on/off valve or such like. However, this should not be seen as limiting the present invention.
- solenoid valve in the form of solenoid (on/off) valves each having an inlet and an outlet.
- solenoid valve may be any suitable solenoid valves as would be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art.
- the solenoid valves may substantially be the same as those used in domestic appliances such as dishwasher and the like.
- control device may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- control device may consist of any device which is configured to be capable of operating at least one flow regulator in the desired manner, over a predetermined time period.
- control device may be an electronic timing device capable of being configured to operate at least one flow regulator in a desired manner over a predetermined time period.
- control device may be capable of being adjusted to allow for the flow regulators to be operated at different predetermined times depending on the pressure of the pressured water supply.
- control device may be or include a suitably programmable logic unit such as a CPU.
- control device may sense the pressure of the water supply and may adjust the predetermined rinses the flow regulator(s) remain open accordingly.
- the predetermined time that the flow regulator is opened for the bottom outlet is substantially 8 seconds when the mains pressure is at substantially 30-60 PSI so as to allow for the bowl to be evacuated.
- the predetermined time that the flow regulator is opened for the top outlet is substantially 3 seconds when the mains pressure is at 30-60 PSI so as to allow for the bowl to be evacuated.
- the inventor has found these parameters to be very economical in terms of water use such that only 3-4 litres of water is required per flush.
- the flow regulators may remain open for different predetermined times dependent on the mains pressure from which the system is being operated, and/or the order in which the flow regulators are operated.
- water is supplied to the top and bottom outlets via separate conduits that are connected to the flow regulator(s).
- preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved toilet and flushing system which may have the following advantages;
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of one preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the base of the toilet system of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 shows a schematic plan view of the toilet bowl of the toilet system of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 shows a transverse cross-sectional schematic view of the rim of the toilet along the plane of line E-E on FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 4 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic view of the rim of the toilet bowl along the plane of line F-F on FIG. 3 .
- the toilet and flushing system has a toilet bowl 2 , water 3 supplied via conduit connected to a mains water supply (not shown) having a pressure of substantially between 30 and 70 PSI.
- the toilet bowl 2 has one bottom outlet 4 , and three top outlets 5 and a waste channel 9 .
- the flow of water 3 from the mains water supply is regulated by solenoid valves 7 and 8 , such are commonly used in conventional dishwashers which have an inlet and outlets.
- the solenoid valves 7 and 8 are connected via wires 71 and 81 to a control device in this form of an electronic timer 6 , such as a two cycle output timer.
- the electronic timing device 6 In operation when the electronic timing device 6 is activated by depressing a switch 10 the electronic timing device 6 opens the solenoid valve 7 so that water 3 can be supplied via conduit 11 to the bottom outlet 4 .
- the valve 7 remains open for a set period of time, preferably substantially 8 seconds so that the water and waste residing in the base of the bowl can be evacuated, via the venturi effect, into the waste channel 9 .
- the electronic timing device 6 then closes the solenoid valve 7 and opens solenoid valve 8 for a set period of time, preferably substantially 3 seconds, to provide water to the top outlets 5 via conduit 12 .
- the three top outlets 5 direct water onto the walls of the bowl 2 thereby rinsing the sides of the bowl 2 .
- the solenoid valve 8 remains open until sufficient water has filled the base of the bowl to the desired level indicated by double headed arrow X. In general, the level indicated by arrow X is approximately 10 cm above the base of the bowl 2 .
- the electronic timing device 6 then closes solenoid valve 8 to complete the flushing cycle.
- FIG. 2 shows a detailed cross-sectional view of the base of the toilet bowl 2 .
- the bottom outlet 4 is positioned within the base of the toilet bowl 2 .
- the bottom outlet has been configured so water 3 exiting the outlet is directed onto the back of bowl 2 at point A, which is approximately 5 cm above the position of the bottom outlet 4 .
- the bottom outlet 4 has an opening with a diameter that is reduced with respect to the diameter of conduit 11 so as to help create a venturi. Then inventor has also found that the venturi effect is further enhanced when the outlet 4 is directed at point A, on the back wall of the bowl towards the P (or S) trap.
- the effect of the venturi is to evacuate water and waste as described above to empty the bowl 2 .
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of the toilet bowl 2 .
- the conduit 12 is positioned around the top of the bowl so that is can provide water to the three top outlets 5 which are positioned at regular intervals around the bowl 2 .
- water 3 exits the top outlets 5 and is directed at an angle down onto the wall 23 of the bowl 2 and also around the bowl in the direction of dotted arrows 3 so as to create a circular (swirling) flow of water around wall 23 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 respectively show a transverse (refer line E-E) and longitudinal (refer line F-F) cross-sectional views of the rim of the toilet bowl shown in FIG. 3 .
- the conduit 12 is integrally formed as part of the rim 22 of the bowl 2 .
- the conduit 12 may in some embodiments be fitted to the rim and attached via clips, adhesive or other suitable fastening means.
- the outlets 5 are angled so as to:
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved toilet and flushing system, wherein the system includes a toilet bowl; a pressured water supply; at least one flow regulator and at least one water outlet; characterized in that the system includes at least one control device configured to operate said flow regulator(s) to control the flow of the pressured water supply, and wherein the outlet(s) are configured to deliver water from the pressured water supply, so that water from the pressured water supply which creates a venturi effect to evacuate waster and water from the bowl and travels along wall(s) of the toilet bowl to wash and refill the toilet.
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- This invention relates to an improved toilet flushing system and includes methods for flushing and manufacture of the improved toilet.
- The common gravity fed toilet system known today which utilises a toilet bowl connected to a cistern has the following disadvantages:
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- It requires a reservoir or cistern to be full of water to enable it to flush, thus a toilet cannot be re-flushed immediately after a flush, until the cistern has been refilled.
- It requires a large volume of water for the toilet to flush properly and completely so that no waster residue is left in the bowl of the toilets.
- It can take a considerable amount of time for the flushing to be completed.
- The toilet when flushed generates a substantial amount of noise.
- The toilet cistern when filling often also creates a substantial amount of noise.
- The cistern requires several moving parts and washers so that it can operate, making it prone to mechanical failure and unnecessary water wastage due to leaking washers or other faulty parts. Furthermore, the ball cock valves often employed within a cistern can be notoriously unreliable in terms of their operation.
- In the United States of America common gravity fed toilets, when flushed, fill the bowl nearly completely with water. Thus, during the initial flush when the bowl is emptied these toilets can be relatively quiet. However, a major drawback with these toilets is that they utilize a large volume of water and still require a cistern in order to operate. They are therefore still noisy when the cistern refills.
- Other toilets which require no cistern often utilize an extended vertical pipe within the wall cavity as a reservoir. However, such toilets are still noisy when flushed.
- All references, including any patents or patent applications cited in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference. No admission is made that any reference constitutes prior art. The discussion of the references states wheat their authors assert, and the applicants reserve the right to challenge the accuracy and pertinency of the cited documents. It will be clearly understood that, although a number of prior art publications are referred to herein, this reference does not constitute an admission that any of these documents form part of the common general knowledge in the art, in New Zealand or in any other country.
- It is acknowledged that the term ‘comprise’ may, under varying jurisdictions, be attributed with either an exclusive or an inclusive meaning. For the purpose of this specification, and unless otherwise noted, the term ‘comprise’ shall have an inclusive meaning—i.e. that it will be taken to mean an inclusion of not only the listed components it directly references, but also other non-specified components or elements. This rational will also be used when the term ‘comprised’ or ‘comprising’ is used in relation to one or more steps in a method or process.
- It is an object of the present invention to address the foregoing problems or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.
- Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way of example only.
- According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved toilet and flushing system, wherein the system includes:
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- a toilet bowl; and
- a pressured water supply;
- at least one flow regulator;
- at least one water outlet;
characterized in that the system includes at least one control device configured to operate said flow regulator(s) to control the low of the pressured water supply, and wherein the outlet(s) are configured to deliver water from the pressured water supply, so that water from the pressured water supply: - a) creates a venturi effect to evacuate waster and water from the bowl;
- b) travels along wall(s) of the toilet bowl to wash and refill the toilet.
- In preferred embodiments the water from the water supply may enter the bowl via at least two top outlets and at least one bottom outlet. However, this should not necessarily be seen as limiting.
- In general, the control device may be operably connected to the flow regulator, such that when the control device is activated to flush the toilet, the control device is configured to operate the flow regulator so that:
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- a) water from water supply can enter the bowl from the bottom outlet for a predetermined period of time; and
- b) water from water supply can then enter the bowl from the two top outlets for a predetermined period of time; and then
- c) the water supply to the bowl is shut off, until the control device is reactivated to flush the toilet:
wherein said bottom outlet is configured to create a venturi effect capable of evacuating waster and water from the bowl, and wherein said top outlets are positioned about the top of the bowl and are configured to direct water on the wall of the bowl, so that water can travel along the wall(s) of the bowl to wash and refill the toilet.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved toilet and flushing system, wherein the system includes:
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- a toilet bowl; and
- a pressured water supply;
the system characterized in that the toilet bowl is adapted so that water from the water supply can enter the bowl, via at least two top outlets and at least one bottom outlet, wherein the system also includes at least one control device operably connected at least one flow regulator, to regulate the flow of water from the water supply to the bowl, such that when the control device is activated to flush the toilet, the control device is configured to operate the flow regulator so that: - a) water from water supply can enter the bowl from the bottom outlet for a predetermined period of time; and
- b) water from water supply can then enter the bowl from the two top outlets for a predetermined period of time; and then
- c) the water supply to the bowl is shut off, until the control device is reactivated to flush the toilet:
wherein said bottom outlet is configured to create a venturi effect capable of evacuating waste and water from the bowl, and wherein said top outlets are positioned about the top of the bowl and are configured to direct water on the wall(s) of the bowl, so that water can travel along the wall(s) of the bowl to wash and refill the toilet.
- According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved toilet and flushing system, substantially as described above, wherein the system utilises two flow regulators, a first flow regulator to control the flow of water to the bottom outlet, and a second flow regulator to control the flow of water to the top outlets.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved toilet and flushing system, substantially as described above wherein the top outlets are positioned about the top of the bowl, such that water when exiting the outlets, travels around and down the walls of the bowl in a substantially clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
- Accordingly to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for flushing a toilet comprising the steps of:
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- a) controlling the flow of a pressured water supply to a toilet bowl;
- b) delivering the pressured water supply to the toilet bowl so that water from the pressured water supply;
- i) creates a venturi effect to evacuate waster and water from the bowl; and
- ii) travels along wall(s) of the toilet bowl to wash and refill the toilet.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for flushing a toilet comprising the steps of:
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- a) providing water to at least one bottom outlet, for a predetermined period of time, wherein said outlet is positioned in the base of the toilet bowl and configured to achieve a venturi effect capable of evacuating waste and water from the bowl; and then
- b) providing water to at least two top outlets for a predetermined period of time wherein said outlets are positioned at the top of the toilet bowl and are configured so that water is directed onto the walls of the toilet bowl; and then
- c) stopping the flow of water to the outlets to complete the flush cycle.
- Preferably, the venturi effect leaves the bowl empty.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of manufacturing a toilet comprising the steps of:
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- a) providing at least one water outlet in the base of a toilet bowl wherein said outlet is configured to achieve a venturi effect when operated;
- b) providing at least two water outlets about the top of toilet bowl configured to direct water on the wall(s) of the bowl.
- According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit for a toilet and flushing system which includes:
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- a) at least one water toilet in the base of a toilet bowl wherein said outlet is configured to achieve a venturi effect when operated;
- b) at least two water outlets about the top of a toilet bowl configured to direct water on the wall(s) of the bowl.
- c) at least one flow regulator to regulate the flow of water from the water supply to said outlets;
- d) at least one control device to activate and deactivate at least one flow regulator.
- According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided an improved toilet and flushing system, wherein the system includes:
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- a toilet bowl; and
- a pressured water supply;
the system characterized in that the toilet bowl is adapted so that water from the water supply can enter the bowl, via at least two top outlets and at least one bottom outlet, wherein the system also includes at least one control device, operably connected to at least one flow regulator to regulate the flow of water from the water supply to the bowl, such that when the control device is activated, to flush the toilet, the control device is configured to operate the flow regulator so that: - a) water from water supply enters the bowl from the two top outlets for a predetermined period of time; and
- b) water from water supply then enters the bowl from the bottom outlet for a predetermined period of time; and
- c) water from the water supply then re-enters the bowl from the two top outlets for a further predetermined period of time; and then
- d) the water supply to the bowl is shut off until the control device is reactivated to flush the toilet;
wherein said bottom outlet is configured to create a venturi effect capable of evacuating waste and water from the bowl, and wherein said top outlets are positioned about the top of the bowl and are configured to direct water on to the wall(s) of the bowl, so that water can travel along the wall(s) of bowl when the toilet is filled.
- The toilet bowl may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Generally, the toilet bowl may include a rim; a base. The toilet is usually also connected to a P or S trap and is connected to a mains sewer system, septic tank or other waste reservoir in the normal manner.
- The term “pressured water supply” refers to a source of water which can be supplied at pressure.
- In preferred embodiments the pressured water supply may be a mains water supply.
- In general, the mains water supply may have a water pressure of at least substantially 30-70 PSI. Preferably, the water pressure of the mains water supply may be substantially 30 PSI.
- However, other types of pressured water supply may be utilised without departing from the scope of the present invention, provided they supply water to the toilet at a water pressure substantially as outlined above.
- The water outlets may have a variety of different configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- In general, the water outlets may be any suitable nozzle, opening or such like.
- Preferably the tope outlets are configured to allow for water to be directed onto the tope of the wall(s) of the toilet.
- The number of top outlets used in the present invention may vary without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Generally, at least two top outlets may be utilised in the present invention.
- Preferably, three top outlets may be utilised in the present invention.
- The term “venturi effect” as used herein refers to the reduction in pressure or vacuum created by an increase of fluid flow velocity.
- In preferred embodiments, the venturi effect may be created by:
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- a) water exiting the bottom outlet through a tapered end portion which increases the velocity of the water; and
- b) the water exiting the bottom outlet such that it is directed towards the back of the bowl to a point approximately 5 cm above the outlet;
such that water and waste are sucked out of the bowl to leave the bowl empty.
- However, this should not be seen in limiting the scope of the present invention as the venturi effect may also be achieved via other means.
- The flow regulators may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Generally, the flow regulators may comprise an on/off valve or such like. However, this should not be seen as limiting the present invention.
- In one preferred embodiment the flow regulator may be a solenoid valve having an inlet and two outlets wherein the valve is configured to be capable of:
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- a) directing water to either a first or second outlet from said valve; and
- b) shutting off the water supply to both outlets.
- In another preferred embodiment there may be provided two flow regulators in the form of solenoid (on/off) valves each having an inlet and an outlet. In general the solenoid valve may be any suitable solenoid valves as would be readily apparent to a person skilled in the art. For example, the solenoid valves may substantially be the same as those used in domestic appliances such as dishwasher and the like.
- The control device may have a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- Generally, the control device may consist of any device which is configured to be capable of operating at least one flow regulator in the desired manner, over a predetermined time period.
- In one preferred embodiment the control device may be an electronic timing device capable of being configured to operate at least one flow regulator in a desired manner over a predetermined time period.
- Most preferably, the control device may be capable of being adjusted to allow for the flow regulators to be operated at different predetermined times depending on the pressure of the pressured water supply.
- In some embodiments the control device may be or include a suitably programmable logic unit such as a CPU.
- In some further embodiments the control device may sense the pressure of the water supply and may adjust the predetermined rinses the flow regulator(s) remain open accordingly.
- In one embodiment the predetermined time that the flow regulator is opened for the bottom outlet is substantially 8 seconds when the mains pressure is at substantially 30-60 PSI so as to allow for the bowl to be evacuated.
- In another preferred embodiment the predetermined time that the flow regulator is opened for the top outlet is substantially 3 seconds when the mains pressure is at 30-60 PSI so as to allow for the bowl to be evacuated.
- The inventor has found these parameters to be very economical in terms of water use such that only 3-4 litres of water is required per flush.
- However, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that the flow regulators may remain open for different predetermined times dependent on the mains pressure from which the system is being operated, and/or the order in which the flow regulators are operated.
- In general, water is supplied to the top and bottom outlets via separate conduits that are connected to the flow regulator(s).
- Thus, preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved toilet and flushing system which may have the following advantages;
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- a) is substantially quiet in its flushing operation;
- b) only requires a small volume of water to flush the toilet;
- c) does not require a cistern to operate;
- d) is capable of connecting directly to a mains water supply.
- Further aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of one preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the base of the toilet system ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 shows a schematic plan view of the toilet bowl of the toilet system ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 shows a transverse cross-sectional schematic view of the rim of the toilet along the plane of line E-E onFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 4 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic view of the rim of the toilet bowl along the plane of line F-F onFIG. 3 . - With respect to the drawings there is shown in improved toilet and flushing system generally indicated by
arrow 1. The toilet and flushing system has atoilet bowl 2,water 3 supplied via conduit connected to a mains water supply (not shown) having a pressure of substantially between 30 and 70 PSI. Thetoilet bowl 2, has onebottom outlet 4, and threetop outlets 5 and a waste channel 9. The flow ofwater 3 from the mains water supply is regulated by solenoid valves 7 and 8, such are commonly used in conventional dishwashers which have an inlet and outlets. The solenoid valves 7 and 8 are connected via wires 71 and 81 to a control device in this form of an electronic timer 6, such as a two cycle output timer. - In operation when the electronic timing device 6 is activated by depressing a switch 10 the electronic timing device 6 opens the solenoid valve 7 so that
water 3 can be supplied via conduit 11 to thebottom outlet 4. The valve 7 remains open for a set period of time, preferably substantially 8 seconds so that the water and waste residing in the base of the bowl can be evacuated, via the venturi effect, into the waste channel 9. The electronic timing device 6 then closes the solenoid valve 7 and opens solenoid valve 8 for a set period of time, preferably substantially 3 seconds, to provide water to thetop outlets 5 viaconduit 12. The threetop outlets 5 direct water onto the walls of thebowl 2 thereby rinsing the sides of thebowl 2. The solenoid valve 8 remains open until sufficient water has filled the base of the bowl to the desired level indicated by double headed arrow X. In general, the level indicated by arrow X is approximately 10 cm above the base of thebowl 2. The electronic timing device 6 then closes solenoid valve 8 to complete the flushing cycle. -
FIG. 2 shows a detailed cross-sectional view of the base of thetoilet bowl 2. Thebottom outlet 4 is positioned within the base of thetoilet bowl 2. The bottom outlet has been configured sowater 3 exiting the outlet is directed onto the back ofbowl 2 at point A, which is approximately 5 cm above the position of thebottom outlet 4. As can also be seen thebottom outlet 4 has an opening with a diameter that is reduced with respect to the diameter of conduit 11 so as to help create a venturi. Then inventor has also found that the venturi effect is further enhanced when theoutlet 4 is directed at point A, on the back wall of the bowl towards the P (or S) trap. The effect of the venturi is to evacuate water and waste as described above to empty thebowl 2. -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of thetoilet bowl 2. Theconduit 12 is positioned around the top of the bowl so that is can provide water to the threetop outlets 5 which are positioned at regular intervals around thebowl 2. Whenwater 3 exits thetop outlets 5 and is directed at an angle down onto thewall 23 of thebowl 2 and also around the bowl in the direction of dottedarrows 3 so as to create a circular (swirling) flow of water aroundwall 23. -
FIGS. 4 and 5 respectively show a transverse (refer line E-E) and longitudinal (refer line F-F) cross-sectional views of the rim of the toilet bowl shown inFIG. 3 . As can be seen theconduit 12 is integrally formed as part of therim 22 of thebowl 2. However, it should be appreciated that theconduit 12 may in some embodiments be fitted to the rim and attached via clips, adhesive or other suitable fastening means. Theoutlets 5 are angled so as to: -
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direct water 3 as indicated by the dotted arrow onto the wall(s) of the bowl 2 (referFIG. 4 ); and - b) direct water as indicated by arrow B so that it exits the
outlet 5 in a substantially clockwise direction as indicated by dotted arrow 3 (referFIGS. 3 and 5 ).
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- Aspects of the present invention have been described by way of example only and it should be appreciated that modifications and additions may be made thereto without departing from the scope thereof as defined in the appended claims.
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1. A toilet comprising
a toilet bowl having a water outlet,
a first water supply conduit having at least one outlet in the vicinity of an upper region of the toilet bowl,
a second water supply conduit having an outlet in a lower region of the bowl, the outlet of the second water supply conduit oriented to direct water passing therethrough towards the water outlet and against a surface of the toilet bowl,
a water inlet conduit adapted for connection to a pressurized water supply and to channel water to said first and second water supply conduits,
a first flow regulator in said first water supply conduit and a second flow regulator in said second water supply conduit,
a control device configured to operate said first and second flow regulators to control the flow of pressurised water in said first and second water supply conduits to selectively deliver water from the pressurised water supply,
a) via the second water supply conduit to create a venturi effect to evacuate waste and water from the toilet bowl; and
b) via the first water supply conduit to travel along the wall of the toilet bowl to thereby wash and refill the toilet.
2. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the outlet of the second water supply conduit is less than the diameter of the second water supply conduit.
3. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device is operably connected to the flow regulators, such that when the control device is activated to flush the toilet, the control device is configured to operate the flow regulator so that:
a) water from the pressurised water supply enters the bowl via the first water supply for a predetermined period of time,
b) water from the pressurised water supply enters the bowl via the second water supply conduit from the bottom outlet for a predetermined period of time;
c) water from the pressurised water supply then re-enters the bowl via the first water supply conduit for a predetermined period of time; and then
d) water supply to the bowl is shut off, until the control device is reactivated to flush the toilet.
4. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the water inlet conduit is adapted for connection to a mains water supply having water pressure of at least 30 PSI.
5. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one outlet in the vicinity of an upper region of the toilet bowl is/are positioned about the top of the bowl, such that water exiting the outlet or outlets travels around and down the walls of the bowl in a substantially clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
6. A toilet, as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the top outlet or outlets are configured to allow for water to be directed onto the top of the wall of the toilet.
7. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein water exiting the outlet of the second water supply conduit does so through a tapered end portion which increases the velocity of the water and directs it towards the water outlet of the toilet bowl at a point on the wall of the toilet bowl approximately 5 centimeters above the outlet of the second water supply conduit such that water and waste are sucked out of the bowl to leave the bowl empty.
8. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the flow regulators comprise on/off valves.
9. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the flow regulators comprise a solenoid valve having an inlet and two outlets wherein the valve is configured for:
a) directing water to either the first or second water supply conduits, and
b) shutting off the water supply to both water supply conduits.
10. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein there are provided two flow regulators in the form of separate solenoid valves each having an inlet and an outlet.
11. A toilet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control device is an electronic timing device.
12. A method of flushing a toilet comprising the steps of:
a) controlling the flow of a pressurised water supply to a toilet bowl,
b) delivering the pressurised water supply to the toilet bowl so that the pressurised water:
i) creates a venturi effect to evacuate waste and water from the toilet bowl by being directed towards a water outlet of the toilet bowl and against a surface of the toilet bowl, and
ii) travels along the wall of the toilet bowl to thereby wash and refill the toilet.
13. A method for flushing a toilet as claimed in claim 12 , further comprising the steps of:
i) providing water to at least two top outlets for a predetermined period of time, wherein the top outlets are positioned at the top of the toilet bowl to direct water onto the wall of the toilet bowl,
ii) providing water to at least one bottom outlet for a predetermined period of time wherein said bottom outlet or outlets is positioned in the base of the toilet bowl and configured to achieve a venturi effect capable of evacuating water and waste from the bowl,
(iii) providing water to the at least two top outlets for a predetermined period of time, and
(iv) stopping the flow of water to the top outlets to complete the flush cycle once the bowl has been filled to the desired level.
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