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WO2018199866A2 - Système de chasse d'eau à commande électronique - Google Patents

Système de chasse d'eau à commande électronique Download PDF

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WO2018199866A2
WO2018199866A2 PCT/TR2017/050653 TR2017050653W WO2018199866A2 WO 2018199866 A2 WO2018199866 A2 WO 2018199866A2 TR 2017050653 W TR2017050653 W TR 2017050653W WO 2018199866 A2 WO2018199866 A2 WO 2018199866A2
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Onur YENİLMEZ
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Eczacıbası Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors

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  • the present invention relates to the electronically controlled flushing systems.
  • the flushing systems having at least one reservoir, within which the water received from a source (such as a municipal water distribution network, external storage tank) is stored, are employed in order to enable the cleaning of the toilet bowl particularly following the use of the same.
  • Said flushing systems comprise at least one triggering member (e.g. a pull handle, button, sensor, etc.) that is able to be controlled mechanically, in a touch-operated manner or in a non-contact manner wherein the water within the reservoir is transferred into the toilet bowl upon the use of said triggering member by a user and the toilet bowl is enabled to be flushed with said water.
  • the flushing systems with dual-discharge feature are developed, where the quantities of water that are different from each other are delivered into a toilet bowl.
  • the quantity of water to be delivered into the toilet bowl in such flushing systems is mechanically controlled by a float mechanism present in the flushing system, in which case it is not possible to precisely determine the quantity of water to be delivered into the toilet bowl. For instance, where the user wishes to deliver a small quantity of water into the toilet bowl, he/she could instead deliver a quantity of water that is greater than that he/she actually intends to deliver and the flushing system could fail to achieve its purpose correctly.
  • the electronically controlled flushing system developed according to the present invention is suitable for use in the delivery of water into a toilet bowl particularly for the purpose of cleaning said toilet bowl
  • said flushing system comprises at least one reservoir where the water obtained from a source is stored; at least one delivery line through which the water within the reservoir passes to be delivered into the toilet bowl, said delivery line having at least one side connected with said reservoir and at least one other side connected with the toilet bowl; at least one cover regulating the passage of water through said delivery line and having an open position at which the delivery of water from the reservoir into the toilet bowl is enabled and a closed position at which the delivery of water from the reservoir into the toilet bowl is prevented; at least one triggering member, which regulates the open/closed position of the cover, enables the cover to assume the open position for the delivery of the water within the reservoir into the toilet bowl and is able to be triggered mechanically, in a touch-operated manner or in a non-contact manner; at least one ultrasonic sensor with at least one transmitter for sending a sound wave at a certain wavelength to the water within
  • the water level within the reservoir may be continuously determined at certain periods and informed to the user in a precise manner.
  • the user may be aware of the quantity of water available within the reservoir and accordingly, the user may be provided with information regarding whether or not the flushing system is operational. As a result, it becomes possible to enhance the level of hygiene in an inexpensive, simple and practical manner especially in the public toilets.
  • An object of the present invention is to devise a flushing system, which is controlled in an automated and/or digitalized manner.
  • Another object of the present invention is to devise an electronically controlled flushing system, which determines and notifies to a user the quantity of water available within the reservoir said system contains.
  • Another object of the present invention is to devise an electronically controlled flushing system where it is possible to precisely control the quantity of water to be delivered into a toilet bowl.
  • Another object of the present invention is to devise an electronically controlled flushing system for achieving a higher level of hygiene in a toilet in an inexpensive, simple and practical manner.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the flushing system developed.
  • Figure 2 is an exemplary illustration of a control panel that the developed flushing system comprises.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional perspective view of an embodiment of the developed flushing system.
  • Figure 4 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the developed flushing system.
  • the flushing systems used for cleaning the toilet bowls comprise the equipment that enable different quantities of water to be delivered into a toilet bowl in order to reduce the water consumption.
  • such equipment are usually mechanically controlled; hence the quantity of water delivered into a toilet bowl may not be controlled precisely.
  • an electronically controlled flushing system is developed according to the present invention with a view to provide a solution to the aforesaid problems.
  • the electronically controlled flushing system (F), exemplary views of which are provided in Figures 1 -4, is suitable for use in the delivery of water into a toilet bowl particularly for the purpose of cleaning said toilet bowl
  • said flushing system comprises at least one reservoir (H) where the water (S) obtained from a source (such as a municipal water distribution network or an external storage tank) is stored; at least one delivery line (H1 ) through which the water (S) within the reservoir (H) passes to be delivered into the toilet bowl, said delivery line having at least one side connected with said reservoir (H) and at least one other side connected with the toilet bowl; at least one cover (H2) regulating the passage of water through said delivery line (H1 ) and having an open position at which the delivery of water from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl is enabled and a closed position at which the delivery of water from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl is prevented; and at least one triggering member, which regulates the open/closed position of the cover (H2), enables the cover (H2) to assume the open position for
  • the developed flushing system (F) further comprises at least one ultrasonic sensor (A) with at least one transmitter for sending a sound wave at a certain wavelength to the water and at least one receiver for receiving (detecting) said sound wave, which is sent to the water, hits the water and then returns, said ultrasonic sensor being positioned inside the reservoir (H) preferably in a way to be located in an upper part of the reservoir (H), measuring the distance of the water within the reservoir (H) from itself by means of the sound wave, which is sent from the transmitter, hits the water and then returns and is then received (detected) by the receiver and thus enabling the quantity of water within the reservoir (H) to be determined; at least one control unit for recording the predefined maximum water level (or quantity) to be present within the reservoir (H), for determining the level of water within the reservoir (H) based on the sound waves sent and received by the sensor (A) and for identifying the quantity of water available within the reservoir (H) according to the determined water level and the reservoir (H) dimensions and for comparing the predefined water
  • said cover (H2) is in the closed position at which the delivery of water (S) from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl is prevented and the water (S) received from the source is filling into the reservoir (H).
  • said sensor (A) sends a sound wave at a certain wavelength to the water filling into the reservoir (H), said sound wave hits the water filling into the reservoir (H) and then returns and the returned sound wave is received by the receiver.
  • the distance of the water from the sensor (A) is identified preferably by the use of the time it takes for the sound wave sent from the transmitter to reach the receiver, and the control unit determines the quantity of water (S) based on such distance data and the height of the water (S) within the reservoir (H) and preferably the dimensions of the reservoir (H) and compares such determined value to the predefined maximum value preferably in an instant manner.
  • the control unit determines the quantity of water (S) based on such distance data and the height of the water (S) within the reservoir (H) and preferably the dimensions of the reservoir (H) and compares such determined value to the predefined maximum value preferably in an instant manner.
  • said action of notifying the user about the proper functioning or malfunction state may be achieved by way of said indicator (K1 ) informing the user about the water level within the reservoir (H) according to certain value ranges.
  • said indicator (K1 ) informing the user about the water level within the reservoir (H) according to certain value ranges.
  • at least one illuminating member is used and the part up to the value that corresponds to the water (S) level (or quantity) within the reservoir (H) is shown in a certain color (e.g. green).
  • an illuminating member that emits light in different colors for different water levels is used, wherein it may be provided, for example, that the illuminating member disposed on the indicator (K1 ) emits the light in red color in case the water level within the reservoir (H) is high or low, whereas said illuminating member emits the light in green color in case the water level within the reservoir (H) is normal.
  • the user may determine, prior to using the toilet, whether or not the flushing system (F) is properly functioning and whether or not an adequate quantity of water is available within the reservoir (H) and it may be ensured that a higher level of hygiene is achieved in an inexpensive, simple and practical manner particularly in the public toilets.
  • the developed flushing system (F) comprises at least one motion member (e.g. a motor) for providing the open/closed position of said cover (H2).
  • said motion member is preferably associated with the triggering member wherein when the triggering member is actuated by a user, the cover (H2) may assume the open position (and/or preferably the closed position).
  • said motion member is preferably associated with the control unit wherein said member controls the movement of the cover (H2) into the open position (and/or preferably the closed position) according to the water level (and/or quantity) determined in the control unit.
  • said motion member is connected to both the triggering member and the control unit.
  • the triggering member when a user actuates the triggering member to enable the transfer of water (S) from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl, he/she activates the motion member at the same time and the motion member in turn enables the cover (H2) to assume the open position.
  • the water (S) delivered from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl is determined through the measurement and transmission to the control unit of the level of water (S) by means of the sensor (A), and once the transfer of water (S) (preferably in a quantity that suits the need) has been complete, the control unit activates the motion member and the motion member in turn enables the cover (H2) to assume the closed position.
  • the control unit preferably stores the minimum value (level and/or quantity) of water (S) to be present within the reservoir (H) and the control unit enables the cover (H2) to close upon the value measured by the sensor (A) having reached said minimum value.
  • the opening and closing of the cover (H2) are controlled electronically in an automated manner and the level and/or quantity of the water (S) within the reservoir (H) is/are able to be monitored precisely.
  • the water level (and/or quantity) within the reservoir (H) is preferably shown to the user via said indicator (K1 ) at predetermined periods (e.g. in an instant manner) and the user is able to monitor the quantity of water being transferred from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl.
  • the flushing system (F) features the ability to enable the cleaning of the toilet bowl to be performed with at least two quantities of water that are different from one another, and to achieve this purpose, said system comprises at least two triggering members each corresponding to a separate quantity in order to enable the transfer of different quantities of water (S) into the toilet bowl.
  • the different water quantities to be used in cleaning the toilet bowl are recorded in the control unit in a way associated with separate triggering members and when a user actuates a triggering member that is appropriate for his/her need, the quantity of water (S) that is matched with said triggering member is delivered into the bowl.
  • the flushing system (F) further comprises at least one motion member preferably connected to the cover (H2), triggering members and control unit.
  • the cover (H2) preferably connected to the cover (H2), triggering members and control unit.
  • the control unit activates the motion member and the motion member in turn brings the cover (H2) into the closed position to thereby stop the delivery of water from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl.
  • the delivery of a desired quantity of water into the toilet bowl may be realized more precisely in a way that suits the actual need, and as a result, the consumption of water may be reduced even further.
  • the closing action of said cover (H2) may be achieved by means of the triggering member.
  • the user may enable the cover (H2) to assume the closed position preferably via the motion member, thereby interrupting the delivery of water from the reservoir (H) into the toilet bowl.
  • the intake of water from the source to the reservoir (H) is restarted and the reservoir (H) is enabled to be filled with water (S) up to the maximum level.
  • the state of the rise in the level of water is presented to the user at predetermined periods (e.g. in an instant manner) via said indicator (K1 ).
  • the flushing system (F) developed further comprises at least one audible warning member for warning the user about the operating status.
  • the flushing system (F) is used more efficiently by the user.
  • the water level within the reservoir (H) may be continuously determined at certain periods and informed to the user in a precise manner.
  • the user may be aware of the quantity of water (S) available within the reservoir (H) and accordingly, the user may also be provided with information regarding whether or not the flushing system (F) is operational.
  • the flushing system (F) it becomes possible to enhance the level of hygiene in an inexpensive, simple and practical manner especially in the public toilets.

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Abstract

Le système de chasse-d'eau (F) à commande électronique mis au point selon la présente invention comprend le réservoir (H) dans lequel l'eau (S) provenant d'une source est stockée ; La ligne de distribution (H1) par laquelle l'eau (S) du réservoir (H) est distribuée dans la cuvette de toilette ; le couvercle (H2) ayant une position ouverte permettant la distribution de l'eau du réservoir (H) dans la cuvette de toilette et une position fermée empêchant la distribution de l'eau du réservoir (H) dans la cuvette de toilette ; l'élément de déclenchement, qui régule la position ouverte/fermée du couvercle (H2) ; le capteur ultrasonique (A) doté d'un émetteur pour envoyer une onde sonore à l'eau (S) du réservoir (H) et un récepteur pour recevoir l'onde sonore, qui heurte l'eau (S) et est renvoyée, ledit capteur étant positionné à l'intérieur du réservoir (H) et mesurant la distance de l'eau (S) dans le réservoir (H) par rapport à celui-ci, au moyen de l'onde sonore envoyée par l'émetteur et reçue par le récepteur ; l'unité de commande pour enregistrer le niveau d'eau maximum prédéfini censé être présent dans le réservoir (H), pour déterminer le niveau d'eau dans le réservoir (H) en fonction des ondes sonores envoyées et reçues par le capteur (A) et pour identifier la quantité d'eau disponible dans le réservoir (H) en fonction du niveau d'eau déterminé et pour comparer le niveau d'eau prédéfini au niveau d'eau déterminé pour commander et réguler le fonctionnement du système de chasse-d'eau (F) ; et le panneau de commande (K), qui comprend l'indicateur (K1) pour informer l'utilisateur sur l'état de fonctionnement correct et/ou de mauvais fonctionnement du système de chasse-d'eau (F).
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TR2016/19023A TR201619023A2 (tr) 2016-12-20 2016-12-20 Bi̇r elektroni̇k kontrollü rezervuar si̇stemi̇

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