Method and apparatus for controlling a waste outlet of a toilet
US10501923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03F1/006
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling a waste outlet of a toilet includes a flush handle that is rotated by a user. A valve pinion arm is coupled to the flush handle and a waste discharge valve disposed at the waste outlet of the toilet is coupled to the valve pinion arm at an opposite end. The rotation of the flush handle is configured to move the valve pinion arm in a first direction. The movement of the valve pinion arm is configured to move the waste discharge valve to an open position. Upon release of the flush handle, the valve pinion arm is configured to move in a second direction and to move the waste discharge valve to a closed position. According to an embodiment, the apparatus includes an actuated flush control mechanism and a manual flush control mechanism.
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