EP1065323A1 - Vorrichtung zur Ganz- oder Teilmengenentleerung eines Spülkastens - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zur Ganz- oder Teilmengenentleerung eines Spülkastens Download PDF

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EP1065323A1
EP1065323A1 EP99202161A EP99202161A EP1065323A1 EP 1065323 A1 EP1065323 A1 EP 1065323A1 EP 99202161 A EP99202161 A EP 99202161A EP 99202161 A EP99202161 A EP 99202161A EP 1065323 A1 EP1065323 A1 EP 1065323A1
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    • 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
    • E03D1/02—High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D1/142—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves in cisterns with flushing valves

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  • the present invention refers to a device for the total or partial flushing of a toilet tank, in such a way that the user has the possibility to choose between partial flushing and total flushing in order to correctly clean the toilet, without the need to interrupt the flushing while same is taking place.
  • the new device of the invention also allows adjustment of the partial flushing draining more or less water to the outlet of the tank.
  • the invention proposes a device for the total or partial flushing of a toilet tank that comprises an overflow, in whose bottom end a conventional sealing has been fastened, the fastening sitting on the outlet of a coupling in an inoperative position, while when the tank is flushed, this sealing frees the outlet which rises along with the overflow upon actuating a double push operating element that has two buttons, one to choose adjustable partial flushing and the other to choose total flushing.
  • a hood provided with several bottom openings through which the water passes towards the outlet is fastened onto the coupling, while inside the hood there is a bottom float element fastened to the overflow.
  • a top bridge where a center base is coupled has been fastened to the hood. Downward movement of this base by means of the double push operating element facilitates flushing of the tank.
  • the cited center is connected to a swivel-mounted mechanism that acts on the overflow and also on a depressurizing mechanism when the total flushing takes place.
  • top float element coupled to the overflow above the hood.
  • the partial flushing is regulated, it being possible for it to be located at several levels so that the partial flushing has a larger or smaller flow.
  • the top part of the hood is connected to the depressurizing mechanism that has two different embodiments: a center one and a side one.
  • the other similar button of the mechanism will be actuated, in such a way that the upward movement of the overflow is longer than in the case of partial flushing.
  • the depressurizing mechanism that releases the air chamber of the hood is activated.
  • the air chamber will flood with water and therefore, the bottom float element as well as the top float element will be in the water, both enduring upward thrust that keeps the overflow in a raised stable position until all of the water comes out through the outlet of the coupling towards the toilet.
  • the water emptying capacity of the openings of the hood of the flushing assembly must be greater than the emptying capacity of the coupling, in such a way that the water that exceeds during flushing tends to flood the inside of the hood during the total flushing process. This is important, since the action of the depressurizing mechanism is produced after desealing or release of the coupling. The outlet of water towards the toilet is so great at this time that if water is not retained it would be impossible to adequately flood the inside of the hood, which would produce deficient floatability of the bottom float element, not achieving the desired total flushing and even impairing partial flushing.
  • the sealing and the bottom float element will be located above the openings of the hood, facilitating the draining, in such a way that the flow of water will not affect the sealing and bottom float element.
  • the sealing includes a thickening that upon being pressed by the corresponding fastening it transmits or adheres with greater pressure to the contour or surface of the overflow avoiding leaks.
  • the device of the invention although it allows for the two depressurizing mechanisms, a center one and a side one, in this respect it should be pointed out that the first embodiment proves to be more advantageous in all senses.
  • Figure 1 is a sectioned raised view of the device for the total or partial flushing of a toilet tank, object of the invention. It includes a center depressurizing mechanism.
  • Figure 2 is a raised view of the device represented in the previous figure.
  • Figure 3 is a sectioned view of the bottom part of the assembly of the device of the invention that includes the center depressurizing mechanism.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a center support, which at the same time is connected to a swivel-mounted mechanism in order to carry out the flushing of the tank.
  • Figure 5 is a view of the center support connected to the swivel-mounted mechanism and also to a side depressurizing mechanism.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a double push mechanism, which is hand operated in order to proceed with the flushing of the tank.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a bottom float element that is housed inside a hood belonging to the assembly of the device of the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a cross section view of the overflow belonging to the assembly of the device of the invention. Said overflow has a group of longitudinal projections.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of a top part of an overflow that includes a transversal groove or notch in order to facilitate the connection of the center support connected to the swivel-mounted mechanism of the device of the invention.
  • Figure 10 is a raised view of another device of the invention where a side depressurizing mechanism instead of a center depressurizing mechanism is included as in the device represented in other previous figures.
  • the device for the total or partial flushing of a toilet tank is comprised as of an overflow (1), in whose bottom end a sealing (2) is coupled by means of a short nut (3).
  • This sealing (2) in the inoperative position of the device sits on a perimetric lip (4) constituting the outlet (5) belonging to a conventional coupling (6) to which a hood (7) is fastened.
  • This hood has some ample bottom openings (8) through which the water passes towards the coupling (6) and from here to the toilet when the device is actuated.
  • a bottom float element (9) fastened to the overflow (1).
  • a top bridge (10) where a center base (11) is coupled is fastened to the hood (7), the vertical movement of the base facilitates the partial or total flushing of a tank (12) depending on the stroke of said center base (11).
  • this base (11) is connected to a swivel-mounted mechanism (13) that acts on the overflow (1) and also on a center depressurizing mechanism (14).
  • the movement of the center base (11) is carried out by a push mechanism (15) that comprises two buttons, one (16) for partial flushing and the other one (17) for total flushing, said push mechanism (15) being coupled to a cover (18) of the tank (12).
  • a top float element (19) mounted on the overflow (1) and freely movable to a specific height that may be easily varied.
  • this top float element (19) the partial flushing of the tank (12) can be controlled, in such a way that the higher up it is placed, the less the flow of water that drains to the toilet will be upon acting on the corresponding button of the push mechanism (15).
  • the center depressurizing mechanism (14) is established coaxially with the overflow (1) and is constituted as of a tube guide (23) coupled with some play around the cited overflow (1) and in correspondence with the hood (7) that has in its top part a tube-shaped narrowing (24), in whose top part there is a ring-shaped recess (25) for insertion of a joint (26) where a projection (27) preferably with a conical shape sits, the projection being integral to the tube-guide (23), the center depressurizing mechanism (14) also having a spring (28) that abuts against the projection (27) of the tube-guide (23) pushing downward at the same time, the opposite end of the spring (28) abutting against a top part (29) connected to the tube-shaped narrowing (24) of the hood (7) by means of a middle section (30
  • the top float element (19) is coaxially coupled around the tube-shaped narrowing (24) of the hood (7), at the same time that the position of height of said float element is determined by means of a washer (33) that will fit in one of the several ring-shaped grooves (34) established outside on the overflow, the cited top float element (19) abutting against the cited washer (33).
  • the overflow (1) includes several longitudinal projections (35), which permit sliding of the overflow (1) inside the tube-guide (23) that are coaxially coupled.
  • the cited longitudinal projections (35) create a coaxial passage (36) between the overflow (1) and the tube-guide (23).
  • the bottom part of the tube-guide (23) is partially introduced in the inside of the coaxial space limited between the inside wall (20) of the bottom float element (9) and the overflow (1).
  • the swivel-mounted mechanism (13) is defined as of a pair of wedges (37) jointedly coupled by their top end to some shafts (38) fastened to the top bridge (10) and connected to a bottom fork (39) connected to the center base (11), the bottom end of the wedges (37) contacting with two swivel-mounted latches (40) around some side shafts (41) also fastened to the bridge, both latches (40) being connected by means of a middle arm (42); the arm connecting to a center support (43) connected to the overflow (1) in order to move the same vertically when it is necessary for the partial or total flushing.
  • the overflow (1) has in its top part a notch (44) in order to facilitate the connection and insertion of the center support (43) connected to the latches (40) of the swivel-mounted mechanism (13).
  • the center support (43) includes a bottom guiding rib (45) complementary to a channel (46) belonging to the middle arm (42) of the swivel-mounted mechanism (13).
  • the center support (43) includes two short side fins (47) that insert in and are led in some guiding areas (48) established in the top bridge (10) (figures 4 and 5).
  • the push mechanism (15) comprises a casing (49) provided with one or two side cavities (50) and (51) where the two buttons (16) and (17) are coupled, the buttons being movable downward and facing the center base (11) coupled to the bridge (10), each one of them having a different stroke, a shorter one for partial flushing and another longer one in order to proceed with total flushing, respectively.
  • the dimensions of the side bottom openings (8) of the hood (7) have a size with more overall emptying capacity than the outlet (5) of the coupling (6).
  • said air chamber (52) will be flooded with water and therefore the bottom float element (9), just like the top float element (19), will remain in the water of the tank (12), both float elements (9) and (19) thus enduring an upward thrust that keeps the overflow (1) in a stable position until all the water comes out through the outlet of the coupling (6) towards the toilet, the moment when the assembly of the device of the element recovers its initial position due to the weight of the cited overflow (1) and the other elements fastened to the same, aside from intervening as we said above the pressure produced by the air-water flow that enters through the coaxial space (36) existing between the overflow (1) and the tube-guide (23), exerting pressure on the sealing assembly and thus closing the outlet (5) of the coupling (6) by means of the sealing (2).
  • This new device has a relatively simple advantageous structure, which achieves correct operation at all times.
  • the emptying capacity of water from the openings of the hood (7) of the flushing assembly must be greater than the emptying capacity of the coupling (6), in such a way that the excess water during flushing tends to flood the inside of the hood (7) during the total flushing process. This is important, since the action of the center depressurizing mechanism (14) is produced after the desealing or release of the coupling (6). At this moment the outflow of water towards the toilet in so great that if a retention of water is not produced it would be impossible to adequately flood the inside of the hood (7), which would produce a deficient floatability of the bottom float element (9), whereby the desired total flushing would not be achieved and this would even harm the partial flushings.
  • the bottom end of the tube-guide (23) will always be above the height of the openings (8) of said hood (7), in such a way that the entire assembly of the bottom float element (9) and the sealing (2) can be above the openings (8) when the assembly rises to produce the flushing, being free from the action of the water flow that is being emptied.
  • the above detail also improves the passing of the air-water that enters through the coaxial space (36) that exists around the overflow (1) and in the tube-guide (23), and that contributes to the regeneration of the inside of the chamber of the hood (7).
  • the passing of air-water through the coaxial space (36) defined between the overflow (1) and the tube-guide (23) favors the emptying of the water from the inside of the chamber (52), that has not been able to come out through the direct effect of the flushing through the openings (8).
  • This effect is similar to the one produced in partial flushing assemblies provided with holes in the top part of the hood.
  • the bottom float element (9) includes ample openings (22) (figure 7) that facilitate the passing of the air-water fluid that enters through the coaxial space (36) established between the longitudinal projections (35) of the overflow (1) and the tube-guide (23).
  • the bottom end of the tube-guide (23) preferably makes a conical closing (53) with the inside of the bottom float element (9) that prevents the passing of the air-water to the inside of the hood (7), while the flushing is produced.
  • the sealing (2) includes a thickening that upon being pressed by means of the corresponding fastening it transmits or adheres with greater pressure to the contour or surface of the overflow (1) avoiding leaks.
  • a device for the flushing that includes a side depressurizing mechanism (54) instead of a center depressurizing mechanism (14) has been represented in figure 10.
  • Said side depressurizing mechanism (54) is arranged in a displaced and parallel direction with respect to the overflow (1) and it is preferably constituted as of a tube-shaped extension (55) that communicates with the inside of the top part of the hood (7), defining in the top part of the tube-shaped extension (55) a top cavity (56) where a joint (57) is adjusted making up a seat for a conical surface (58) , said joint belonging to a vertical rod (59) that pushes downward by the action of a spring (60), said rod (59) sealing the tube-shaped extension (55), at the same time that the same extends upward and connects to the swivel-mounted mechanism (13).
  • the top cavity (56) of the side depressurizing mechanism (54) communicates with the outside by means of one or several openings (61), the top cavity (56) including a cover (62), in which the vertical rod (59) connected to the swivel-mounted mechanism (13) is guided.
  • the operation of the device of the invention that includes a side depressurizing mechanism (54) is in general similar to the operation of the device that includes the center depressurizing mechanism (14). Only the way of releasing the top air chamber (52) of the hood (7) varies.
  • the center support (43') of the device of the invention that includes the side depressurizing mechanism (54), said center support (43') includes an end notch (63) where the vertical rod (59) provided with a ring-shaped projection (64) where the center support (43) abuts in its upward movement in order to move the vertical rod (59) inserts.
  • the device with the side depressurizing mechanism (54) includes a bottom float element (9') that includes in its bottom part several holes (66) instead of the ample windows (22) that the bottom float element (9) of the device with the center depressurizing mechanism (14) has.

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EP0090793A1 (de) * 1982-03-31 1983-10-05 Herbert Weissenbacher Automatische Teilmengenentleerung für Spülkästen
EP0727533A2 (de) * 1995-02-17 1996-08-21 Wisa B.V. Zweimengentoilettenspülvorrichtung
EP0737784A1 (de) * 1995-04-12 1996-10-16 Geberit Technik Ag Ablaufventil für einen Spülkasten
WO1997022761A1 (de) * 1995-12-20 1997-06-26 Alliance Invest Ag Vorrichtung zu einem spülkasten

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EP0090793A1 (de) * 1982-03-31 1983-10-05 Herbert Weissenbacher Automatische Teilmengenentleerung für Spülkästen
EP0727533A2 (de) * 1995-02-17 1996-08-21 Wisa B.V. Zweimengentoilettenspülvorrichtung
EP0737784A1 (de) * 1995-04-12 1996-10-16 Geberit Technik Ag Ablaufventil für einen Spülkasten
WO1997022761A1 (de) * 1995-12-20 1997-06-26 Alliance Invest Ag Vorrichtung zu einem spülkasten

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