System for converting manually-operated flush valves
AssigneeArichell Technologies, Inc.
InventorsFatih Guler, Natan E. Parsons
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and system for converting or retrofitting manually-operated flush valves. A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve includes a power module, a control module, and a driver module mechanically coupled to a manual handle to externally activate the converted flush valve.
Claims24
A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet, comprising:
- a power module, a control module, and a driver module arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve,
- said driver module includes a gear mechanism mechanically coupled to displace said manual handle of a flush valve, and
- said driver module being mechanically attached relative to a body member of the flush valve
- wherein said driver module is mechanically attached to a shank associated with said manual handle.
A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet, comprising:
- a power module, a control module, and a driver module arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve,
- said driver module includes a gear mechanism mechanically coupled to displace said manual handle of a flush valve, and
- said driver module being mechanically attached relative to a body member of the flush valve
- wherein said driver module is mechanically attached to a coupling nut used to attach said manual handle to a body of the flush valve.
A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet, comprising:
- a power module, a control module, and a driver module arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve,
- said driver module includes a gear mechanism mechanically coupled to displace said manual handle of a flush valve,
- said driver module being mechanically attached relative to a body member of the flush valve
- said driver module is mechanically coupled to a displacement member constructed and arranged to displace said manual handle,
- wherein said displacement member includes a drive shaft and a cam coupled by a clutch mechanism.
A conversion assembly for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet, comprising:
- a power module, a control module, and a driver module engaging a displacement member including a drive shaft and a cam, arranged for mechanical coupling to a manual handle of said manually-operated flush valve,
- said power module includes a battery,
- said driver module includes an electromotor powered by said battery, and
- said control module includes a motion sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.