Automatic toilet flushing system
US9456719B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D5/09
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A universal flushing lever for a toilet that can be mounted on different areas of the toilet tank, during flushing action, triggers the closing of the toilet seat cover and or seat using magnetic fields. A magnet is attached to a universal flushing lever as well as the seat cover and/or seat. When the flushing lever is actuated it uses the magnet's fields to trigger the cover and/or seat closure. The magnets can be positioned to use the magnetic fields in two ways, repulsion or attraction individually or in conjunction. In the repulsion scenario, the magnets, one positioned on the flushing lever and one on the cover and or seat, once in proximity forces the closure of the adjacent cover and or seat. In the attraction scenario, the magnets, one positioned on the flushing lever and one on the cover and or seat, once away from proximity allows the closure of the adjacent cover and or seat. This system allows adjustment of the magnets to a variety of preexisting tanks and toilets for effective retrofitting as well as new designs. This application can be used as a kit or embedded in design intended with new toilets.
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