US20060080764A1 - Method and apparatus for triggered discharge of reservoir - Google Patents

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US20060080764A1
US20060080764A1 US10/546,185 US54618505A US2006080764A1 US 20060080764 A1 US20060080764 A1 US 20060080764A1 US 54618505 A US54618505 A US 54618505A US 2006080764 A1 US2006080764 A1 US 2006080764A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/30—Valves for high or low level cisterns; Their arrangement ; Flushing mechanisms in the cistern, optionally with provisions for a pre-or a post- flushing and for cutting off the flushing mechanism in case of leakage
    • E03D1/33—Adaptations or arrangements of floats
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/30—Valves for high or low level cisterns; Their arrangement ; Flushing mechanisms in the cistern, optionally with provisions for a pre-or a post- flushing and for cutting off the flushing mechanism in case of leakage
    • E03D1/34—Flushing valves for outlets; Arrangement of outlet valves
    • 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
    • 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
    • F16K31/265—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 with a second lever or toggle between the pivoted arm and the valve
    • 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
    • F16K31/34—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float acting on pilot valve controlling the cut-off apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for causing the discharge of fluid from a reservoir such as a toilet cistern, and particularly relates to a trigger mechanism which may be actuated by application of a small force over a small distance.
  • Most toilet cisterns are discharged to flush a toilet by means of a-button or lever, which, through a system of one or more levers internal to the cistern, raises a stop from a seat so as to open an outlet valve such that water in the cistern exits through the open outlet valve.
  • the stop typically comprises a small float which causes the stop to remain raised throughout flushing so that the valve remains in the open position. Once most of the water has left the cistern, the float and the stop fall with the water level such that the stop falls back into the seat and re-seals the outlet valve.
  • a ball float on the surface of the water in the cistern rises and falls as the water level changes, and controls an inlet valve thus causing water to flow into the cistern during and after flushing.
  • the incoming water holds the stop in place such that the outlet valve remains closed.
  • the cistern refills until the ball float rises sufficiently to close the inlet valve, at which point the flush cycle is complete and the cistern is ready for re-use.
  • flush actuation systems have a common design constraint in that the force applied to lift the stop from the seat and open the outlet valve must exceed the force applied by water pressure on the outlet valve.
  • Designers of such systems must settle on a mechanism that requires an acceptable combination of force and distance of movement when operating the flush button or lever.
  • actuation by a force of up to around 8N (corresponding to application of 800 grams), over a distance of around 10 to 30 millimetres.
  • an actuation force of up to 8N such restraints also cause potential difficulties for handicapped and elderly people or people with arthritic conditions that often find traditional cisterns difficult to operate.
  • cisterns For water conservation purposes many cisterns have a second flush activation system that, in addition to opening the outlet valve, also provides a means of limiting the amount of water that is released from the cistern, so as to provide a partial flush or “half flush”.
  • One object of this invention is to provide an improved method and apparatus for discharging of a reservoir.
  • the present invention provides a device for triggered discharge of a reservoir; the device comprising:
  • a primary float for producing a primary float force to open an outlet valve of the reservoir
  • the primary restraining means for releasably restraining the primary float force to prevent opening of the outlet valve, the primary restraining means having a triggerable release means whereby triggering of the triggerable release means releases the restraint of the primary float force.
  • the primary restraining means can take the form of a physical lock, the disactivation of the physical connections or a drive trigger.
  • the present invention provides a method of triggering discharge of a reservoir, the method comprising:
  • an actuation force to commence discharge need merely be sufficient to trigger the release means, such actuation force potentially being significantly less than the force required to lever open the outlet valve itself
  • Suitable design of the restraining means, release means and trigger action required to release the restraint of the primary float force may yield a reservoir discharge mechanism requiring an extremely low actuation force and actuation distance.
  • the present invention provides a device for triggered discharge of a reservoir; the device comprising:
  • a primary float for producing a primary float force to open an outlet valve of the reservoir
  • the primary restraining means for releasably restraining the primary float force to prevent opening of the outlet valve, the primary restraining means having a primary release means whereby triggering of the primary release means releases the restraint of the primary float force;
  • a secondary float for producing a secondary float force to trigger the primary release means
  • a secondary restraining means for releasably restraining the secondary float force to prevent triggering of the primary release means; the secondary restraining means having a secondary release means whereby triggering of the secondary release means releases the restraint of the secondary float force.
  • the secondary restraining means can take various forms including
  • the present invention provides a method of triggering discharge of a reservoir, the method comprising:
  • the secondary float force is produced only when the reservoir content exceeds the partial level at which unchecked operation may occur.
  • the secondary float may be positioned proximal to a full level of the reservoir such that the secondary float force is not produced when the reservoir is empty or only partially full.
  • Such embodiments allow for triggering of the release of the primary float force only when the reservoir is sufficiently full to produce a primary float force which will completely open the outlet valve, thus avoiding the circumstance of partial opening of the outlet valve and unchecked flow from the outlet valve.
  • the primary float may be mounted on a primary lever arm for opening the outlet valve, such that the primary flotation force serves to lever open the outlet valve.
  • the primary restraining means may be provided by a primary leg, the primary leg comprising pivotally connected first and second primary leg portions, the first primary leg portion being braced to prevent axial movement of the primary leg and the second primary leg portion engaging the primary lever arm such that when the primary leg is in a straight position, the primary float force is restrained by the braced axis of the primary leg, and such that when the primary leg pivots off-axis, the primary float force is released.
  • the trigger to release the primary float force need merely cause such off-axis pivoting of the primary leg, with the primary float force then able to force further pivoting of the primary leg.
  • the first and second primary leg portions are hinged in a manner to only allow movement of the first and second primary leg portions substantially within a nominal plane, and preferably in a manner to allow movement of the first and second primary leg portions only to a first side of the primary leg axis.
  • a trigger to release restraint of the primary float force may then be applied from a side of the primary leg axis opposite the first side.
  • the primary leg is preferably configured to re-straighten under gravity during discharge on the reservoir.
  • the primary float force urges flexion or bending of the primary leg prior to discharge of the reservoir
  • the primary float may act as a weight to urge extension or straightening of the primary leg.
  • extension or straightening of the primary leg may be induced by the weight of the primary leg alone, or by the weight of the primary leg in conjunction with a dedicated weight.
  • the secondary float may be mounted on a secondary lever arm, such that the secondary float force provides a lever action for triggering release of the restraint of the primary float force.
  • the secondary restraining means may be provided by a secondary leg, the secondary leg comprising pivotally connected first and second secondary leg portions, the first secondary leg portion being braced to prevent axial movement of the secondary leg and the second secondary leg portion engaging the secondary lever arm such that when the secondary leg is in a straight position, the secondary float force is restrained by the braced axis of the secondary leg, and such that when the secondary leg pivots off-axis, the secondary float force is released.
  • the trigger to release the secondary float force need merely cause such off-axis pivoting of the secondary leg, with the secondary float force then able to force further pivoting of the secondary leg.
  • the first and second secondary leg portions are hinged in a manner to only allow movement of the first and second secondary leg portions substantially within a nominal plane, and preferably in a manner to allow movement of the first and second secondary leg portions only to a first side of the secondary leg axis.
  • a trigger to release restraint of the secondary float force may then be applied from a side of the secondary leg axis opposite the first side.
  • Such embodiments preferably further comprise a user actuation means configured to cause such off-axis pivoting of the secondary leg.
  • the secondary leg is preferably configured to re-straighten under gravity during discharge from the reservoir.
  • the secondary float force urges flexion or bending of the secondary leg prior to discharge of the reservoir
  • the secondary float may act as a weight to urge extension or straightening of the secondary leg.
  • extension or straightening of the secondary leg may be induced by the weight of the secondary leg alone, or by the weight of the secondary leg in conjunction with a dedicated weight.
  • means for providing a partial-flush mechanism are preferably provided.
  • the partial flush mechanism may be provided by means to selectively apply the weight of the primary float to the outlet valve, such that when a level of the reservoir falls below the primary float, the primary float ceases to apply a float force to open the outlet valve and starts to apply a weight to close the outlet valve.
  • the full-flush mechanism is designed to prevent application of the weight of the primary float to the outlet valve, such that the primary float is free to fall with the water level, and such that the outlet valve closes only when the water level falls sufficiently that the outlet valve float falls to close the outlet valve.
  • the half-flush mechanism engages the means to selectively apply the weight of the primary float to the outlet valve.
  • the means to selectively apply the weight of the primary float to the outlet valve may comprise a sliding portion of the primary lever arm.
  • FIG. 1 shows a general view of the invention applied to a typical cistern flush valve assembly.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the invention and the valve assembly.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the invention and the valve assembly.
  • FIG. 4 shows a side view of the valve lift assembly and primary trigger mechanism in action, displaying its upward motion as the primary trigger collapses.
  • FIG. 5 shows the full-flush secondary trigger in action as its driving float rises and its pushrod advances to release the primary trigger.
  • FIG. 6 shows the partial-flush secondary trigger in action as its driving float rises and its pushrod both advances and the partial flush cut-off slide and releases the primary trigger.
  • FIG. 7 shows a rear view of the invention and flush valve assembly.
  • a typical flush valve assembly generally consists of the following:
  • a circular rubber diaphragm valve ( 5 ) of planar form attached horizontally at the lower end of the tube ( 1 ) with a central hole corresponding to that of the tube that allows overflow water to escape through the valve to the toilet bowl when the valve is in the closed position.
  • This invention relates to improvements in devices for cistern-operated toilet and urinal flushing systems.
  • a mechanism normally links the release mechanism attachment points or protrusions ( 4 ) to the operator handle or button, and may take any of several forms. This is often a simple lever attached to operator handle. In the device described herein this mechanism forms the substance of the invention.
  • some cisterns may contain a second release mechanism, linked to a second operator button or lever, that will bring into play means by which the valve may be prematurely and automatically lowered to the closed position against the buoyant effects of the float ( 2 ).
  • a second release mechanism linked to a second operator button or lever, that will bring into play means by which the valve may be prematurely and automatically lowered to the closed position against the buoyant effects of the float ( 2 ).
  • Such a mechanism allows the user to partially release the contents of the cistern.
  • These systems generally function by means of a weight that acts on the valve assembly when the water level falls to a point such that it allows the weight to emerge above the water line, allowing its increased apparent weight to act downwardly on the valve assembly to force premature closure.
  • the invention described herein provides both partial and full flushing functions. Although it is shown applied to a valve as described above, variations may also be applied to other types of cistern valve, for example flap type valves or those that do not double as an overflow point.
  • toilet cisterns are refilled by an automatic inlet valve that operates whenever the water level falls.
  • a rigid structural frame ( 42 ) has horizontal and vertical components that allow direct or indirect attachment of all parts of the device as described herein.
  • the frame ( 42 ) allows the prototype device to be self-contained so that it may be removed in its entirety from the cistern.
  • lifting of the valve assembly is achieved by a hollow valve lifting float ( 7 ) rigidly attached at the end of an arm ( 6 ) consisting of rigid side components linked by rigid cross members, that is pivotally mounted by means of a shaft ( 8 ) to the vertical component of the structural frame ( 42 ).
  • the arrangement of side components and cross members on the arm ( 6 ) allows the valve tube ( 1 ) to extend vertically through a pair of arms ( 6 ).
  • the action and purpose of the partial flush cut-off slide ( 40 ) shall be further described in the description of the partial-flush triggering mechanism.
  • the combination of arm ( 6 ) and hollow float ( 7 ), partial flush cut-off slide ( 40 ) and enclosed rails ( 41 ) is hereafter referred to as the “valve lift assembly” or “lift assembly”.
  • the lift assembly is normally held in the lower position by a retention device that prevents the lift assembly from moving upward until triggered.
  • the preferred retention and triggering device is a jointed assembly of upper ( 10 ) and lower ( 9 ) trigger components linked by a shaft ( 12 ), attached at the lower end by means of shaft ( 13 ) to the lift assembly and at the upper extremity to the horizontal component of the structural frame ( 42 ) by a shaft ( 11 ).
  • the joint that is provided by shaft ( 12 ) between the upper and lower members is of form such that a stop allows movement in one direction but not in the other, such as could be compared to a human knee.
  • This assembly hereafter referred to as the “primary trigger” is normally straight but collapses readily about the joint at shaft ( 12 ) when a pressure is applied in the direction in which it may fold.
  • a crucial property of the primary trigger is that it is “locked” when extended, that is to say it resists end-to-end pressure as long as the hinge formed by shaft ( 12 ) is in the fully straightened position such that the two end pivots ( 11 ) and ( 13 ) are in direct opposition on a line passing through the central hinge shaft ( 12 ).
  • the folding action of the primary trigger can be seen in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 which illustrates how the lift assembly is allowed to move upward when the primary trigger collapses.
  • a primary trigger pad ( 27 ) Mounted on the lower trigger component of the primary trigger ( 9 ) towards its upper end is a primary trigger pad ( 27 ) whose purpose is to receive pressure from the full-flush secondary trigger pushrod ( 26 ).
  • a triggering force is applied to the primary trigger such that the hinge shaft ( 12 ) is pushed to the side of the line between pivots ( 12 ) and ( 13 ) and whilst under pressure from the buoyant force of the valve lift assembly, it folds rapidly, allowing the lift assembly to move rapidly upward and thus raise the valve assembly via the protrusions ( 4 ) on the valve tube, which extend over the side components of the lift arm ( 6 ).
  • valve lift assembly would only partially raise the valve assembly, to a degree that does not allow the valve float ( 2 ) to overcome the downward influence of water pressure on the flush valve. In this undesirably balanced state the valve lift assembly maintains the valve in this partially raised position, so that water is continuously flowing from the flush valve as the cistern water inlet valve attempts to maintain the water level in the cistern.
  • outlet flow through the partially open outlet valve is the same as the inlet flow such that the water level in the reservoir remains substantially constant and the outlet valve is neither raised to fully open the outlet valve nor lowered to close the outlet valve.
  • Such embodiments of the invention may nevertheless be considered of use, for instance when implemented in conjunction with an indication to users that the device should not be actuated until refilling ceases.
  • preferred embodiments of the present invention provide means by which operator action is prevented from releasing the primary trigger when the water level is too low. This may be achieved by various means, such as;
  • a locking device activated by the water level, acting directly on the operator handle or connected components, or on the primary trigger, and which is only released when the water level is high enough.
  • An interface device that only connects the operator buttons or lever to the primary trigger when the water level is sufficient.
  • a secondary triggering device that propels the primary triggering device and will only operate when the water level is high enough.
  • the preferred method is a secondary triggering device such as in 3 above, which operates on similar principles to the primary trigger, that is by means of collapsible, hinged elements driven by a buoyancy device
  • a secondary triggering mechanism such as in 3 above, which operates on similar principles to the primary trigger, that is by means of collapsible, hinged elements driven by a buoyancy device
  • FIG. 5 shows how a float ( 22 ) mounted to the vertical component of the structural frame ( 41 ) by pivot shaft ( 23 ) is employed to drive a secondary triggering mechanism primarily composed of jointed components ( 18 ) and ( 19 ) operating about pivots ( 15 ) and ( 17 ).
  • a pushrod ( 26 ) attached via a lever ( 24 ) operating about hinged joint ( 25 ) acts on the primary trigger pad ( 27 ) to initiate the collapse of the primary trigger.
  • This secondary trigger mechanism is effected by light finger pressure or by means of a connecting mechanism linking the release pad ( 21 ) to a button or lever on the cistern lid or casing.
  • the advantages of this preferred embodiment are that it further lightens the operator force required to release the flush mechanism and is more reliable and predictable than a catch or locking mechanism.
  • the position of the driving float ( 22 ) being above that of the valve lifting device float ( 7 ) ensures that this secondary trigger will only operate when the water level is sufficient to fully activate the valve lifting mechanism.
  • a brass weight ( 20 ) on an arm extending at a right-angle to the lower component ( 19 ) allows the full-flush secondary trigger to return readily to its locked position as the water level falls.
  • the preferred embodiment of the partial flush mechanism is the mechanism shown in FIG. 6 , which is in all respects identical to that of the full-flush secondary trigger already described, except that its pushrod ( 39 ) acts on the partial flush trigger slide, ( 40 ) which in turn both applies pressure to the primary trigger and advances over the flush valve tube protrusions ( 4 ).
  • the partial flush trigger slide ( 39 ) is of planar form in a “U” shape with the base of the “LJ” passing around one side of the primary trigger and the prongs of the “U” sliding within enclosed rails ( 41 ) that are attached via rigid posts ( 43 ) to each side component of the lift arm structure ( 6 ).
  • FIG. 7 a rear view of the device of the invention as fitted to a cistern is shown where the juxtaposition of the floats and the positioning of the circular rubber diaphragm valve is clearly shown.
  • the invention can also provide a hybrid version of the device of the invention where there is a direct mechanical link from external buttons or levers to the valve mechanism that allows manual or conventional flushing when the water level is too low to activate the secondary mechanism.
  • the invention can incorporate the device of the current invention working in conjunction with conventional mechanicals such that when the slight movement of the button trigger as provided in the current invention, for whatever reason fails to activate flushing mechanism, further mechanical pressure can be applied by the user in order to activate the cistern mechanicals in the conventional manner.
  • the device of the invention can be incorporated as part of the mechanicals of a conventional cistern whereby micro-touch activation will occur at the first touch of a button in conjunction with conventional mechanicals that will be activated upon activation of further pressure if required.
  • the present invention provides a float driven device to do the work of lifting the valve.
  • the resulting advantage is that the operator need only apply a force sufficient to trigger the lifting device.
  • Such a triggering force may be as little as this grams, and require a movement of only one or two millimetres. This in turn brings the following advantages to the designer, manufacturer, and user;
  • the invention provides for the first time a highly compact and refined mechanical improvement to the operation of standard flushing systems.
  • the mechanicals of the invention provide for the activation of a cistern by way of an ultra-light “micro-touch” which can be effected using minimal pressure from the operators fingers or can be operated even with the touch of a pen or a set of keys.
  • the provision of such a micro-touch mechanical facility allows a wide of range of design options not previously available for cisterns and importantly provides improved mechanisms and operator systems with far greater access and usability by handicapped or other physically impaired people.
  • the micro-touch facility of the current invention provides the options of electronic control of the cistern flush which can be activated by way of a soleroid or other electronic componentry such that cistern activation can be by absolute touch panel control which in turn activates soleroid that then activates the mechanism of the invention. In this manner cistern flushing can be activated with virtually no pressure by way of touch buttons.

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