Actuator having a clutch assembly

A clutch assembly for coupling a motor output shaft with a rotatable body of an actuator for use with an automatic toilet flushing system, wherein said actuator is used for lifting the flapper valve within a toilet reservoir tank to flush the toilet, said motor output shaft adapted for rotation via a motor in said actuator, said clutch assembly comprising:

• a rotatable body extending between said motor output shaft and said rotatable body, said body including a first engaging member;
• a clutch disk secured to said motor output shaft, said clutch disk including a second engaging member adapted for cooperating with said first engaging member of said body;
• and
• a fastening member for securing said clutch disk to said motor output shaft, said fastening member including a head positioned a predetermined distance from said body.

A method of coupling a motor output shaft with a rotatable body of an actuator for use with an automatic toilet flushing system, wherein said actuator is used for lifting a flapper valve within a toilet reservoir tank to flush the toilet, said motor output shaft adapted for rotation via a motor in said actuator, said method comprising:

• positioning a rotatable body extending between said motor output shaft and said rotatable body, said body including a first engaging member;
• providing a clutch disk secured to the motor output shaft including a second engaging member adapted for cooperating with said first engaging member of said body;
• and
• securing said clutch disk to said motor output shaft with a fastening member, said fastening member including a head positioned a predetermined distance from said body.