Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Flush closet – Tank only
Patent
1991-12-26
1993-07-20
Phillips, Charles E.
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Flush closet
Tank only
4DIG3, E03D 510
Patent
active
052281469
ABSTRACT:
A tank toilet with a ball cock, flap valve, or other type of flush valve that is opened manually by lever operating a chain or the like is retrofitted and also made to operate electrically by installation in the tank of the toilet of a float that rides on a substantially vertical shaft that constrains motion of the float. The float is connected by a floating chain to the flush valve. When the flush tank is empty or nearly empty, the float sinks near the bottom of the shaft, where it is held in place by a sear as the tank fills. A solenoid located above the water level is connected to the sear by a lever. When the solenoid is energized, the sear is withdrawn, permitting the float to rise on the shaft, pull the plastic chain, and operate the flush valve. The electrically-operated flushing system does not interfere with manual operation of the flushing lever of the toilet.
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