Toilet flushing device with water saving features

Details Toilet flushing device with water saving features Toilet flushing device with water saving features

1995-04-21

1996-09-17

Phillips, Charles E.

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet

Manual selection of the amount of flush

E03D 114

Patent

active

055555730

ABSTRACT:
A toilet flushing mechanism includes a dual flush device for effecting both a short flush cycle and a long flush cycle in a toilet tank including a flush valve actuated by an actuation arm. A cam operable by a handle is rotatably supported adjacent the actuation arm. When rotated in a first direction, the cam acts to press against and pivot the actuation arm to effect the long flush. When rotated in the second direction, the cam acts to press against and pivot said actuation arm to effect the short flush. A lever is pivotably supported with respect to the actuation arm and pivots between a first position out of blocking contact with the actuation arm and a second position where the lever blocks return of the actuation arm for a predetermined period of time when the cam is rotated in the second direction. A float is coupled to the lever for determining the predetermined period of time. The float acts to pivot the lever into the second position when the cam is rotated in the second direction.

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