Lid actuated toilet flushing system

Details Lid actuated toilet flushing system Lid actuated toilet flushing system

1989-07-14

1990-12-04

Phillips, Charles E.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush-valve operators

Seat operated

E03D 504

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049742639

ABSTRACT:
A lid actuated toilet flushing system wherein a conventional flushing flapper valve is actuated by a pull chain controlled by the positioning of the lid fo the toilet. The lid must be moved from the up to the down position to flush the toilet and a ratchet mechanism is provided for completing flushing of the toilet even if the lid is left in the down position.
Moving the lid actuates a pawl (flush lever) which rotates a tooth (trip lever) which trip lever is connected to a conventional flusing rod and other elements interposed between the flusing rod and a flapper valve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 311587 (1885-02-01), Keyworth
patent: 582430 (1897-05-01), McKay
patent: 3579664 (1971-05-01), Johnson

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