US1079732A - Seat-actuating mechanism for water-closets. - Google Patents

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A. L. WALTENSPERGER.

SEAT AGTUATING MECHANISM FOR WATER GLOSETS.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 24, 1913.

1,079,732, Patented Nov. 25, 19 13.

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ALEXANDER L. WALTENSPERGER, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

SEAT-AGTUATING- MECHANISM FOR WATER-CLOSETS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed September 24, 1913.

Patented Nov. 25, 1913.

Serial No. 791,504.

To aZZ whom 2'15 may concern Be it known that I, ALEXANDER L. WAL- TENSPERGER, citizen of the United States, residing at Detroit, county of Wayne, State of Michigan, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Seat-Actuating Mechanism for Tater-Closets, and declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the same, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to a seat actuating mechanism for water closets, which may or may not be employed in connection with mechanism for controlling the water supply.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide a counterpoise weight so mounted as to adapt it for gradually raising the seat to a substantially vertical position without jar or noise occasioned through the seat or weight striking the bowl or fixtures.

A further object is to provide against the seat swinging back too far but adapted to maintain the seat in a vertical position when not in use.

Other advantages and improvements will hereafter appear.

In the drawings accompanying this specification:Figure l is a plan View of the seat closed upon a closet bowl. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a rear fragmentary elevation of a closet showing the seat and position of the weight when partially raised. Fig. 4 is a rear elevation of the position of the seat and weight when the seat is-raised to a vertical position. Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail of the weight and a fragmentary portion of the supporting arm partially in section, to disclose the adjustable screws carried thereby for limiting the swinging movement of the weight.

Referring to the letters of reference placed upon the drawings :A denotes the closet bowl; B the seat; O its hinged connection with the bowl.

D is a bracket secured to the seat having a rearwardly extending arm d from which projects an angular extension d, having a bifurcated end 6Z2 pierced for the passage of a bolt 6Z3.

E is a counterweight suspended from the by adjusting which the swinging of the weight upon its pivot may be limited in either direction to regulate the normal position of the seat.

Having indicated the several parts by reference letters, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood. The counterweight E being fulcrumed to the arm of the bracket D on an angle of approximately 85 from the vertical, upon the movement of the seat there is created a constant but gradual friction between the lug e, carrying the weight E, and the tines of the bifurcated end (P of the bracket D. On depressing the seat to a horizontal position the counterweight revolves on the bolt (is due to its own weight. On releasing the seat, the counterweight causes the seat to swing to a vertical position but owing to the friction present between the lug e and the tines of the bifurcated end of the bracket D, the counterweight cannot assume its normal position as quickly as the seat rises, thus preventing the seat from swinging back past the vertical position. The momentum engendered, however, is sufficient to swing the counterweight to its normal position before the seat has the opportunity to swing forward again. Should the seat be manually pushed backward from its normal position the counterweight will also swing upon its pivot and return the seat to the angle at which it has been placed, as for example, against the front of the tank, and the angle may be varied by adjusting the respective screws D and D Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. In a seat actuating device for water closets, a counterweight supporting arm adapted to be attached to a seat and to extend both rearwardly and at an angle to its rearwardly extending portion, and a counterweight pivoted to the angular extension of the arm, whereby a graduated frictional resistance may be obtained between the arm and weight to check the rapid upward moveweight between the tines of the bifurcated portion of the arm.

8. In a seat actuating device for water closets, a counterweight supporting arm adapted to be attached to a seat and to eX- tend bot-h rearwardly and at an angle to its rearwardly extending portion, its free end being bifurcated to receive the supporting lug of a suspended counterweight pivoted thereto, the counterweight provided with a projecting lug, and a bolt engaging said lug and carried by the arm for suspending said weight between the tines of the bifurcated portion of the arm.

4. In a seat actuating device for Water closets, a counterweight supporting arm adapted to be attached to a seat and to eX- tend rearwardly and angularly from its rearwardly projecting portion, a counterpoise weight pivoted to the angular extension of the arm, and adjustable screws adapted to limit the movement of the weight upon its pivot.

5. In a seat actuating device for water closets, a counterweight supporting arm adapted to be attached to a seat and to ex tend rearwardly and angularly from its rearwardly projecting portion, a counterpoise weight pivoted to the angular extension of the arm, and adjustable screws carried by the arm adapted to contact with the weight to limit the movement of the latter upon its pivot.

In testimony whereof, I sign this specification in the presence of two witnesses.

ALEXANDER L. WALTENSPERGER.

Witnesses:

GRACE E. WYNKOOP, SAM EL E. THOMAS.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. 0.

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