WO2012011925A1 - Vanne de régulation pour toilettes à économie d'eau - Google Patents

Vanne de régulation pour toilettes à économie d'eau Download PDF

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WO2012011925A1
WO2012011925A1 PCT/US2010/043147 US2010043147W WO2012011925A1 WO 2012011925 A1 WO2012011925 A1 WO 2012011925A1 US 2010043147 W US2010043147 W US 2010043147W WO 2012011925 A1 WO2012011925 A1 WO 2012011925A1
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Brandon Anton Huber
Richard Anton Huber, Jr.
Robert Ernest Hadd
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/30—Valves for high or low level cisterns; Their arrangement ; Flushing mechanisms in the cistern, optionally with provisions for a pre-or a post- flushing and for cutting off the flushing mechanism in case of leakage
    • E03D1/32—Arrangement of inlet valves
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/30—Valves for high or low level cisterns; Their arrangement ; Flushing mechanisms in the cistern, optionally with provisions for a pre-or a post- flushing and for cutting off the flushing mechanism in case of leakage
    • E03D1/36—Associated working of inlet and outlet valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K21/00—Fluid-delivery valves, e.g. self-closing valves
    • F16K21/04—Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation
    • F16K21/18—Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K31/00—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices
    • F16K31/12—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid
    • F16K31/18—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
    • F16K31/30—Actuating devices; Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float actuating a gate valve or sliding valve

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  • the embodiments presented herein are generally related to toilet tank plumbing and more particularly to valves that control the flow of water to the toilet bowl.
  • the toilet is one of the biggest users and wasters of water in the household.
  • the modern gravity-assisted flush toilet 50 is well known in the art as illustrated in FIGs. 1 and 2.
  • the toilet 50 comprises a bowl 80 and a tank 90.
  • the tank 90 is placed at a height that is higher than the bowl 80.
  • the tank 90 defines a tank reservoir 92 that is coupled in fluid communication to the bowl 80.
  • the tank reservoir 92 stores a quantity of tank water 94 so as to provide a rush of water into the bowl 80 when a flush valve 96 between the tank reservoir 92 and the bowl 80 is opened.
  • the bowl 80 provides a pool of bowl water 84 that is coupled in fluid
  • the bowl 80 is constructed such that when tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92 is quickly released into the bowl 80, the tank water 94 is directed towards the water trap 88 and drain 52 through the bowl water 84 which creates a siphoning action assisting in draining the bowl water 84.
  • the water trap 88 provides a water seal between the bowl 80 and the drain 52 to prevent sewer gas from entering the bowl 80 from the drain 52.
  • the overflow level 89 defined by the top of the overflow 83, determines the maximum height of the bowl water 84 when the flush and refill is completed.
  • the main plumbing components of a flush toilet 50 include a fill valve 60, an overflow pipe 70, and a flush valve 96.
  • the fill valve 60 refers to the device in the tank reservoir 92 that controls the flow of mains water from the water main 54 to the tank reservoir 92 and bowl 80.
  • the fill valve 60 includes a fill valve inlet 62 that is coupled in fluid communication to the water main 54.
  • the fill valve 60 includes a fill valve tank outlet 64 and a fill valve bowl outlet 66 which direct mains water to the tank reservoir 92 and the bowl 80, respectively, at the same time as the fill valve inlet 62 is in fluid communication with the fill valve tank outlet 64 and the fill valve bowl outlet 66.
  • the fill valve 60 is controlled by a fill vane float 68 that is coupled to the fill valve 60 in such a way that when the tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92, and thus the fill vane float 68, is below a predetermined level, referred to as the fill vane float maximum level 69, the fill valve 60 is opened to fill the tank reservoir 92 and bowl 80 with water.
  • the fill valve 60 is closed shutting off the flow of mains water to the tank reservoir 92 and the bowl 80.
  • the fill valve 60 stops filling the bowl 80 when the tank reservoir 92 is filled.
  • the overflow pipe 70 is a vertical tube defining a lumen therethrough that is open at the overflow pipe top 72 defining an overflow pipe inlet 78.
  • the overflow pipe 70 drains water from the tank reservoir 92 that is above the overflow pipe top 72, and thus determines an overflow pipe level 74 defining the maximum height of the tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92.
  • the overflow pipe 70 defines an overflow pipe outlet 79 that is coupled in fluid communication to the bowl 80 such that overflow water from the tank reservoir 92 is drained to the bowl 80.
  • the overflow pipe 70 prevents the water from overflowing the top of the tank reservoir 92 in cases where the fill valve 60 malfunctions and does not turn off the flow of mains water.
  • the tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92 is released into the bowl 80 via a tank conduit 97, the opening and closing of which is controlled by the flush valve 96.
  • the flush valve 96 is commonly coupled to a handle by a chain 98. A user engages the handle to open the flush valve 96 so as to release the tank water 94 into the bowl 80, and thus, flushing the toilet 50.
  • the flush valve 96 is commonly held in the open position by a buoyancy effect on the flush valve 96 by the tank water and closes, sealing the tank conduit 97, when the buoyancy effect is reduced by the lowering tank water level 95 in the tank reservoir 92 during the flush.
  • the flush valve 96 is held closed by the water pressure of the tank water 94 during refill and inactivity.
  • the siphoning effect of the emptying bowl 80 into the drain 52 may leave the bowl 80 with a less than desired amount of bowl water 84 were it not for the fill valve 60 refilling the bowl 80.
  • the fill valve 60 supplies water to the fill valve bowl outlet 66 simultaneously with supplying mains water to the fill valve tank outlet 64.
  • the fill valve bowl outlet 66 is coupled in fluid communication to the overflow pipe inlet 78 by a bowl refill hose 76.
  • the fill valve 60 supplies a portion of the water from the water main 54 to the tank reservoir 92 and to the overflow pipe 70.
  • the water supplied to the overflow pipe 70 drains into the bowl 80 through the overflow pipe outlet 79 thus refilling the bowl 80 with water.
  • the fill valve 60 supplies mains water to the fill valve bowl outlet 66 simultaneously with supplying mains water to the fill valve tank outlet 64, the timing of the tank reservoir refill and bowl refill has been a long standing problem with the modern flush toilet 50.
  • the bowl 80 and tank reservoir 92 will reach their predetermined fill levels simultaneously. This ideal condition is rarely, if ever, achieved. Where the bowl 80 refills with water before the tank reservoir 92 is full and the fill valve 60 is closed, excess bowl water 84 in the bowl 80 overflows the water trap 88 and is wasted down the drain 52. Where the tank reservoir 92 refills before the bowl 80 refills, a less than ideal amount of bowl water 84 will be in the bowl 80. The ideal water level in the bowl 80 is rarely achieved without wasting bowl water 84 over the water trap 88.
  • the timing of tank water 94 and bowl water 84 refill is influenced by many factors and variables.
  • factors include, but are not limited to, the proportion of mains water divided between the fill valve tank outlet 64 and the fill valve bowl outlet 66, and the size of the tank reservoir 92 and bowl 80 of a particular model of toilet 50.
  • variables also include, but are not limited to, whether a partial or full flush is used (the time that the flush valve remains open), the water pressure from the water main 54, and the effectiveness of the siphoning action which may be dependent on waste load.
  • tank water 94 and bowl water 84 refill are further complicated by the use of various "water-saving" devices.
  • Many water-saving devices are directed to controlling the amount of tank water 94 used from the tank reservoir 92 to supply the bowl 80.
  • two-stage flush mechanisms have been developed where, in a first stage, or partial flush, only a portion of the tank water 94 is allowed to pass through the flush valve 96 to accommodate the flushing of liquid waste. Since less tank water 94 is released from the tank reservoir 92, tank reservoir 92 refilling is faster with less mains water used than a full flush.
  • a second stage provides a more complete tank reservoir 92 discharge to accommodate the flushing of solid waste.
  • tank reservoir 92 refilling is slower with more mains water required than the first stage flush. Regardless of which stage is used for a particular flush, the bowl 80 is required to be refilled to a desired level. Therefore, the amount of mains water for bowl refill is commonly adjusted to be completed by the time the tank reservoir 92 is refilled for the stage one, shortest refill time, condition. Therefore, in the stage two condition, the bowl 80 is supplied with much more mains water than necessary to refill the bowl 80 wasting the overflowing water through the water trap 88 to the drain 52.
  • Embodiments provided herein provide apparatus and methods suitable for use with a gravity-assisted flush toilet for automatically controlling the flow of water from a fill valve bowl outlet of a fill valve to the tank reservoir and the bowl operable to control the water level in the bowl and to substantially prevent wasting bowl water over the water trap and down the drain during the refilling of the bowl.
  • Embodiments are provided of a control valve for use with a toilet.
  • the toilet includes a tank in fluid communication with a bowl.
  • the tank defines a tank reservoir operable for storing water and housing associated plumbing including an overflow pipe and a fill valve.
  • the overflow pipe includes a lumen therethrough defining an overflow pipe inlet at one end in fluid communication with the tank reservoir and an overflow pipe outlet at an opposite end in fluid communication with the bowl.
  • the fill valve includes a fill valve inlet, a fill valve tank outlet in fluid communication with the tank reservoir, and a fill valve bowl outlet in fluid communication with the overflow pipe inlet.
  • the fill valve inlet is in fluid communication with the fill valve tank outlet and the fill valve bowl outlet.
  • the bowl is in fluid communication with a water trap and drain
  • the control valve comprises means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl operable to control the water level in the bowl and to substantially prevent wasting bowl water over the water trap and down the drain during the refilling of the bowl.
  • the means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl is operable to communicate at least a portion of the water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir until the water level in the tank reservoir is at a predetermined height, at which time the means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl is operable to
  • Embodiments are provided wherein the means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl is operable to communicate at least a portion of the water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the overflow pipe inlet and therefore to the bowl until the water level in the tank reservoir is at a predetermined height, at which time the means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl is operable to communicate at least a portion of the water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir.
  • the means for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl comprises a valve body, a vane, and buoyancy means.
  • the valve body includes a body outer surface and a body inner surface defining a valve chamber.
  • the valve body defines an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. Each of the inlet, first outlet and second outlet provides fluid conduits from the body inner surface to the body outer surface such that water may flow into and out of the valve chamber.
  • the vane is disposed within the valve chamber and is operable to substantially divide the valve chamber into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber.
  • the vane comprises a vane first side and a vane second side opposite the vane first side.
  • the vane first side defines a portion of the first sub-chamber and the vane second side defining a portion of the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is operable to substantially conform to the geometry of the body inner surface of the valve body so as to establish a substantially fluid tight cooperation between the first sub-chamber and the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is pivotally coupled within the valve chamber about a pivot axis and operable to allow rotation of the vane between a first position and a second position.
  • the vane and the location of the inlet, the first outlet, and the second outlet are in cooperative arrangement to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the first outlet when the vane is in the first position and to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the second outlet when the vane is in the second position.
  • the buoyancy means is operable to move the vane between the first position and the second position in cooperative engagement with water in the tank reservoir.
  • the buoyancy means comprises a vane float coupled to the vane wherein the position of the vane is controlled by the buoyancy of the vane float in cooperative engagement with water in the tank reservoir.
  • the vane float positions the vane in the first position, and wherein when the water in the tank reservoir engages and lifts the vane float, the vane float rotates the vane to the second position.
  • valve body further comprises a pair of apertures aligned with the pivot axis, and an armature defining a C-shape including two armature ends operable to extend through the valve body via the apertures to couple with opposite edges of the vane intersecting the pivot axis.
  • the cooperative arrangement of the armature ends and the apertures are operable to allow pivotal motion of the vane.
  • the vane float is coupled to the armature.
  • Embodiments are provided wherein the first outlet defines an elongated slot operable to provide fluid communication between the valve chamber and the tank reservoir.
  • the control valve further comprises a vane float stem extending from an edge of the vane and extending through the slot and coupled to the vane float.
  • Embodiments are provided of toilet system comprising a toilet and an control valve.
  • the toilet includes a tank in fluid communication with a bowl.
  • the tank defines a tank reservoir operable for storing water and housing associated plumbing including an overflow pipe and a fill valve.
  • the overflow pipe includes a lumen therethrough defining an overflow pipe inlet at one end in fluid communication with the tank reservoir and an overflow pipe outlet at an opposite end in fluid
  • the fill valve includes a fill valve inlet, a fill valve tank outlet in fluid communication with the tank reservoir, and a fill valve bowl outlet in fluid communication with the overflow pipe inlet.
  • the fill valve inlet is in fluid communication with the fill valve tank outlet and the fill valve bowl outlet.
  • the control valve comprises a valve body, a vane, and a buoyancy means.
  • the valve body includes a body outer surface and a body inner surface defining a valve chamber.
  • the valve body defines an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. Each of the inlet, first outlet and second outlet provides fluid conduits from the body inner surface to the body outer surface such that water may flow into and out of the valve chamber.
  • the inlet is operable for fluid communication with the fill valve bowl outlet.
  • the first outlet is operable for fluid communication with the tank reservoir and the second outlet is operable for fluid communication with the overflow pipe inlet.
  • the vane comprises a vane first side and a vane second side opposite the vane first side.
  • the vane is disposed within the valve chamber and is operable to substantially divide the valve chamber into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber.
  • the vane first side defines a portion of the first sub-chamber and the vane second side defines a portion of the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is operable to substantially conform to the geometry of the body inner surface of the valve body so as to establish a substantially fluid tight cooperation between the first sub-chamber and the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is pivotally coupled within the valve chamber about a pivot axis and operable to allow rotation of the vane between a first position and a second position.
  • the vane and the location of the inlet, the first outlet, and the second outlet are in cooperative arrangement to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the first outlet when the vane is in the first position wherein both the inlet and the first outlet are co-located within the first sub-chamber, and to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the second outlet when the vane is in the second position wherein both the inlet and the second outlet are co-located within the second sub-chamber.
  • the buoyancy means is operable to move the vane between the first position and the second position in cooperative engagement with water in the tank reservoir for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl operable to control the water level in the bowl.
  • the buoyancy means is a vane float.
  • the position of the vane is controlled by the buoyancy of the vane float in cooperative engagement with water in the tank reservoir.
  • the vane float positions the vane in the first position.
  • the vane float rotates the vane to the second position.
  • Embodiments of methods are provided for automatically controlling the flow of water in a toilet from a fill valve bowl outlet to a tank reservoir and a bowl operable to control the water level in the bowl and to substantially prevent wasting bowl water over the water trap and down the drain during the refilling of the bowl.
  • the methods comprise providing a toilet and an control valve.
  • the toilet includes a tank in fluid communication with a bowl.
  • the tank defines a tank reservoir operable for storing water and housing associated plumbing including an overflow pipe and a fill valve.
  • the overflow pipe includes a lumen therethrough defining an overflow pipe inlet at one end in fluid communication with the tank reservoir and an overflow pipe outlet at an opposite end in fluid communication with the bowl.
  • the fill valve includes a fill valve inlet, a fill valve tank outlet in fluid communication with the tank reservoir, and a fill valve bowl outlet in fluid communication with the overflow pipe inlet.
  • the fill valve inlet is in fluid communication with the fill valve tank outlet and the fill valve bowl outlet.
  • the bowl is in fluid communication with a water trap and drain.
  • the control valve comprises a valve body, a vane, a buoyancy means, and an overflow pipe coupler.
  • the valve body includes a body outer surface and a body inner surface defining a valve chamber.
  • the valve body defines an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. Each of the inlet, first outlet and second outlet provides fluid conduits from the body inner surface to the body outer surface such that water may flow into and out of the valve chamber.
  • the inlet is operable for fluid communication with the fill valve bowl outlet.
  • the first outlet is operable for fluid communication with the tank reservoir and the second outlet is operable for fluid communication with the overflow pipe inlet.
  • the vane comprises a vane first side and a vane second side opposite the vane first side.
  • the vane is disposed within the valve chamber and is operable to substantially divide the valve chamber into a first sub-chamber and a second sub- chamber.
  • the vane first side defines a portion of the first sub-chamber and the vane second side defines a portion of the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is operable to substantially conform to the geometry of the body inner surface of the valve body so as to establish a substantially fluid tight cooperation between the first sub-chamber and the second sub-chamber.
  • the vane is pivotally coupled within the valve chamber about a pivot axis and operable to allow rotation of the vane between a first position and a second position.
  • the vane and the location of the inlet, the first outlet, and the second outlet are in cooperative arrangement to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the first outlet when the vane is in the first position wherein both the inlet and the first outlet are co-located within the first sub-chamber, and to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet to substantially only the second outlet when the vane is in the second position wherein both the inlet and the second outlet are co-located within the second sub-chamber.
  • the buoyancy means is operable to move the vane between the first position and the second position in cooperative engagement with water in the tank reservoir for automatically controlling the flow of water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir and the bowl operable to control the water level in the bowl and to substantially prevent wasting bowl water over the water trap and down the drain during the refilling of the bowl.
  • the overflow pipe coupler is coupled to the valve body.
  • the overflow pipe coupler comprises a means for removable coupling with the overflow pipe and operable for adjusting the position of the control valve along the length of the overflow pipe.
  • the method further comprises installing the control valve in the tank reservoir by receiving the overflow pipe coupler onto the overflow pipe such that the buoyancy means may interact with the water in the tank reservoir operable to move the vane between a first position and a second position,
  • FIG. 1 is a side partially cut-away view of a flush toilet known in the art
  • FIG. 2 is a front partially cut-away view of a tank of a flush toilet known in the art
  • FIG. 3 is a side partially cut-away view of a flush toilet comprising a control valve in accordance with an embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is a front partially cut-away view of a flush toilet comprising a control valve in accordance with an embodiment
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the control valve in accordance with an embodiment
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along outline 6— 6 of the control valve shown in FIG. 5, the outline being substantially parallel to the vane;
  • FIGs. 7 and 8 are cross-sectional views along outline 7— 7 of the control valve shown in FIG. 5, the outline being substantially perpendicular to the vane;
  • Fig. 9 is a top view of the straight-vane control valve of the embodiment of FIGs. 5-8;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bent-vane control valve
  • FIG. 1 1 is a cross-sectional view along outline 1 1— 1 1 of the control valve shown in FIG. 10, the outline being substantially perpendicular to the bent vane;
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view along outline 12— 12 of the control valve shown in FIG. 1 1 , the outline being substantially parallel to a half vane
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view along outline 1 1— 1 1 of the control valve shown in FIG. 10, the outline being substantially perpendicular to the bent vane;
  • Fig. 14 is a top view of the bent-vane control valve of the embodiment of FIGs. 10-13;
  • FIG. 15 is a flow diagram of a method of using and adjusting the control valve, in accordance with an embodiment
  • FIG. 16 is a transverse cross-sectional view, of a bent-vane control valve, in accordance with an embodiment of a control valve
  • FIG. 17 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a control valve, in accordance with another embodiment.
  • FIG. 18 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a control valve, in accordance with another embodiment.
  • embodiment means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of claimed subject matter.
  • appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
  • particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments.
  • control valve 2 providing a means for automatically controlling the supply of mains water to the bowl 80 so as to control the level of water in the bowl, substantially prevent bowl overfilling, operable for controlling water waste and minimizing tank reservoir refill time, among other things.
  • Embodiments of the control valve 2 are in fluid
  • control valve 2 supplies at least a portion of the mains water from the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to the tank reservoir 92 until the tank water level 95 is at a predetermined height in the tank reservoir 92, at which time, the control valve 2 diverts at least a portion of the mains water supplied by the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to the overflow pipe 70, and therefore to the bowl 80.
  • control valve 2 comprises means for supplying mains water from the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to the overflow pipe 70, and thus the bowl 80, until the tank water level 95 reaches a predetermined height in the tank reservoir 92, at which time the control valve 2 diverts water supplied by the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to the tank reservoir 92.
  • FIGs. 5-8 are perspective, lateral cross-sectional, and transverse cross- sectional views, respectively, of a straight-vane control valve 100, in accordance with an embodiment of an control valve 2.
  • the straight-vane control valve 100 comprises a valve body 10, a straight vane 34, and a vane float 40.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along outline 6— 6 of the control valve 100 shown in FIG. 5, the outline being substantially parallel to the straight vane 34.
  • the straight vane 34 defines a rectangular profile operable to substantially divide a valve chamber 12 into two sub- chambers as explained below.
  • FIGs. 7 and 8 are cross-sectional views along outline 7— 7 of the control valve 100 shown in FIG. 5, the outline being substantially perpendicular to the straight vane 34.
  • the straight vane 34 in FIG. 7 is in a first position P1 and in FIG. 8 is in a second position P2.
  • the straight-vane control valve 100 comprises the valve body 10 having a body outer surface 14 and a body inner surface 16 defining a valve chamber 12.
  • the valve body 10 is substantially hollow with the valve chamber 12 defining a substantially cylindrical shape with a substantially circular transverse cross-section as shown in FIGs. 7 and 8.
  • the valve body 10 defines an inlet 20, a first outlet 22, and a second outlet 24, each providing fluid conduits from the body inner surface 16 to the body outer surface 14 such that fluid may flow into and out of the valve chamber 12.
  • the straight-vane control valve 100 further comprises a vane 30, in the embodiment of FIGs. 6-8, in the form of a straight vane 34.
  • the straight vane 34 is operable to divide the valve chamber 12 into a first sub-chamber 13 and a second sub-chamber 15.
  • the straight vane 34 comprises a vane first side 35 and a vane second side 37 opposite the vane first side 35, the vane first side 35 defining a portion of the first sub-chamber 13 and the vane second side 37 defining a portion of the second sub-chamber 15.
  • the straight vane 34 is operable to substantially conform to the geometry of the body inner surface 16 of the valve body 10 so as to establish a substantially fluid tight cooperation between the first sub-chamber 13 and the second sub-chamber 15.
  • the straight vane 34 is pivotally coupled within the valve chamber 12 and is operable to present the straight vane 34 in a first position P1 and thus substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the first outlet 22, which is coupled in fluid communication to the tank reservoir 92, along a first flow path 26, as both the inlet 20 and the first outlet 22 are co-located within the first sub- chamber 13. And, for presenting the straight vane 34 in the second position P2 and thus substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24, which is coupled in fluid communication to the overflow pipe 70, along the second flow path 28, as both the inlet 20 and the second outlet 24 are co-located within the second sub-chamber 15.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment wherein a vane pivot element 32 comprises a dimple projection 31 extending from opposite vane edges 38 operable to cooperate with corresponding divots 17 in the body inner surface 16.
  • the divot 17 is operable to allow pivotal motion of the dimple projection 31 therein.
  • the inlet 20 comprises an inlet nipple 21 operable for coupling with a first refill hose 76a, which may have been the bowl refill hose 76 where the control valve 100 is retrofitted onto an existing toilet.
  • the first refill hose 76a is operable for providing a fluid connection between the fill valve bowl outlet 66 of the fill valve 60 and the inlet 20.
  • the second outlet 24 comprises a second outlet nipple 25 operable for coupling with a second refill hose 76b.
  • the second refill hose 76b is operable for providing a fluid connection between the second outlet 24 and the overflow pipe 70.
  • the first outlet 22 defines an elongated slot 18 that provides, among other things, a fluid path out of the valve chamber 12 and mechanical access to the vane float 40.
  • the first outlet 22 may comprise a first outlet nipple suitable for a particular purpose.
  • the straight-vane control valve 100 further comprises a vane float 40 coupled to the edge 38 of the straight vane 34 by a float stem 42.
  • the movement of the straight vane 34 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is affected by the buoyancy of the vane float 40 operable to rotate the straight vane 34 about the vane pivot element 32 in accordance to the tank water level 95 of tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92, as shown in FIGs. 3 and 4.
  • the pivot axis X upon which the straight vane 34 pivots, is positioned parallel with the tank water level 95 such that when the tank water 94 raises and falls, the vane float 40 raises and falls, respectively, and thus moving the straight vane 34 between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
  • the position of the straight vane 34 is controlled by the cooperation of the vane float 40 with the tank water 94.
  • the vane float 40 When the tank water 94 is below the vane float 40, the vane float 40, and thus the straight vane 34, is in the first position P1 .
  • the tank water 94 lifts the vane float 40 due to buoyancy affect, the straight vane 34 rotates to the second position P2.
  • Fig. 9 is a top view of the straight-vane control valve 100 of the embodiment of FIGs. 5-8.
  • the straight-vane control valve 100 further comprises an overflow pipe coupler 46, in accordance with an embodiment.
  • the overflow pipe coupler 46 comprises a split ring 47 comprises a first half ring 43 and a second half ring 44 that are operable to couple with the overflow pipe 70.
  • the split ring 47 defines an inner diameter for cooperative engagement with the outer surface of the overflow pipe 70 having a complementary diameter.
  • a fastener 48 is operable to clamp the split ring 47 for securing engagement with the overflow pipe 70.
  • the overflow pipe coupler 46 is operable to allow removable coupling with the overflow pipe 70 and to allow for adjusting the position of the straight-vane control valve 100 along the length of the overflow pipe 70.
  • a coupler pivot 49 pivotally couples the second half ring 44 of the split ring 47 to the first half ring 43.
  • the coupler pivot 49 allows for spreading apart the second half ring 44 relative to the first half ring 43 such that the overflow pipe 70 may be positioned therebetween.
  • the means for diverting mains water from the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to the overflow pipe 70 and tank reservoir 92 may be affected by a number of elements.
  • the straight vane 34 discussed above is but one example of a vane 30.
  • FIGs. 10-14 are perspective, transverse cross-sectional, lateral cross- sectional, and top views, respectively, of a bent-vane control valve 200, in
  • FIGs. 10- 14 illustrates alternative embodiments of the vane 30 and vane pivot element 32, among other things, as compared with the embodiments of FIGs. 5-8.
  • the bent- vane control valve 200 comprises a valve body 10, a bent vane 36, and a vane float 40.
  • FIGs. 1 1 and 13 are cross-sectional views along outline 1 1— 1 1 of the control valve 200 shown in FIG. 10, the outline being substantially perpendicular to the bent vane 36.
  • the bent vane 36 defines a V-shaped profile operable to substantially divide the valve chamber 12 into two sub-chambers as explained below.
  • the bent vane 36 in FIG. 1 1 is in a first position P1 and in FIG. 13 is in a second position P2.
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view along outline 12— 12 of the control valve 200 shown in FIG. 1 1 , the outline being substantially parallel to a second half vane 36b.
  • the bent-vane control valve 200 comprises the valve body 10 having an outer surface 14 and a body inner surface 16 defining a valve chamber 12.
  • the valve body 10 is substantially hollow with the valve chamber 12 defining a substantially cylindrical shape with a substantially circular transverse cross-section as shown in FIGs. 1 1 and 13, and defining an axis Y.
  • the valve body 10 defines an inlet 20, a first outlet 22, and a second outlet 24, each providing fluid conduits from the body inner surface 16 to the outer surface 14 such that fluid may flow into and out of the valve chamber 12.
  • the bent-vane control valve 200 further comprises a vane 30, in the embodiment of FIGs. 10-14 in the form of a bent vane 36.
  • the bent vane 36 is operable to divide the valve chamber 12 into a first sub-chamber 13 and a second sub-chamber 15.
  • the bent vane 36 comprises a first half vane 36a and a second half vane 36b joined at an apex 39 defining a V-shaped profile.
  • the bent vane 36 comprises a vane first side 35 and a vane second side 37 opposite the vane first side 35, the vane first side 35 defining a portion of the first sub-chamber 13 and the vane second side 37 defining a portion of the second sub-chamber 15.
  • the angle between the first half vane 36a and the second half vane 36b is in cooperative arrangement with the location of the inlet 20, the first outlet 22, and the second outlet 24, operable to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the first outlet 22 in a first position P1 and operable to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24 in a second position P2.
  • the bent vane 36 may be pivotally coupled to the valve body 10 in substantially the same way as the embodiment of FIGs. 5-8, with dimple/divot elements.
  • the embodiment of FIGs. 10-14 comprise an armature 45 defining a C-shape, as viewed from the top in FIG. 14, having two armature ends 41 that extend through the valve body 10 via the apertures 1 1 to couple with either ends of the apex 39 of the bent vane 36, along the axis X of the apex 39.
  • the armature 45 may substantially conform to the shape of the body outer surface 14 of the valve body 10.
  • the armature ends 41 and the apertures 1 1 define the vane pivot element 32.
  • the cooperative arrangement of the armature ends 41 and the apertures 1 1 allow pivotal motion of the bent vane 36. It is appreciated that the pivotal coupling presented above may also be utilized with the embodiment of FIGs. 5-8.
  • the bent-vane control valve 200 further comprises a vane float 40 coupled to the armature 45, and thus to the bent vane 36.
  • the movement of the bent vane 36 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is affected by the buoyancy of the vane float 40 operable to rotate the bent vane 36 about the vane pivot element 32 in accordance to a tank water level 95 of tank water 94 in the tank reservoir 92, as shown in FIGs. 3 and 4.
  • the pivot axis X upon which the bent vane 36 pivots is positioned parallel with the tank water level 95 such that when the tank water 94 raises and falls, the vane float 40 raises and falls, respectively, and thus moving the bent vane 36 between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
  • the means for restricting the rotation of the bent vane 36 comprises first stop 19a and second stop 19b operable to control the rotation of the vane 36 between the first position P1 and the second position P2, each stop defining a projection from the body inner surface 16 into the valve chamber 12.
  • the angle between the first half vane 36a and the second half vane 36b, the location of the inlet 20, the first outlet 22, and the second outlet 24, and the location of the first stop 19a and second stop 19b, are in cooperative arrangement to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the first outlet 22 in a first position P1 and operable to substantially restrict fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24 in a second position P2.
  • the inlet 20 is located at the 6 o'clock, or -90 degrees from axis Y
  • the first outlet 22 is located at the 8 o'clock position or about -30 degrees from axis Y
  • the second outlet 24 is positioned at the 12 o'clock, or 90 degrees from axis Y.
  • the angle between the first half vane 36a and the second half vane 36b is about 100 degrees.
  • the body inner surface 16 defines a first stop 19a defining a projection at about the 9 o'clock position, or 0 degrees from axis Y, that is operable to engage the second half vane 36b so as to prevent rotation of the bent vane 36 in the counter-clockwise direction beyond the first position P1 , as shown in FIG. 1 1 .
  • the bent vane 36 substantially restricts fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the first outlet 22 along the first flow path 26, as both the inlet 20 and the first outlet 22 are co-located within the first sub-chamber 13.
  • the body inner surface 16 defines a second stop 19b defining a projection at about 30 degrees from axis Y that is operable to engage the second half vane 36b so as to prevent rotation of the bent vane 36 in the clockwise direction beyond the second position P2, as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the bent vane 36 substantially restricts fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24 along the second flow path 28, as both the inlet 20 and the second outlet 24 are co-located within the second sub-chamber 12.
  • various mechanisms may be used for restricting the counter-clockwise rotation of the bent vane 36 when in the first position P1 and the clockwise rotation in the second position P2, with the first stop 19a and the second stop 19b, as shown in FIG. 1 1 , as one example.
  • Other examples include, but are not limited to, features of the valve body 10 that restrict the movement of the vane float 40, such as, but not limited to the slot 18, engaged by the float stem 42 of the embodiment of FIGs. 5-8.
  • FIG. 10 shows an alternative mechanism that may be used for restricting the counter-clockwise rotation of the bent vane 36 when in the first position P1 and the clockwise rotation in the second position P2.
  • the body outer surface 14 further comprises first stop 19a and the second stop 19b as projections operable to engage the armature 45 in the first position P1 and the second position P2, respectively.
  • the bent vane 36 is operable to substantially conform to the geometry of the body inner surface 16 of the valve body 10 so as to establish a substantially fluid tight cooperation between the first sub-chamber 13 and a second sub-chamber 15.
  • an absolute fluid-tight separation between the first sub- chamber 13 and a second sub-chamber 15 is not required for satisfactory function of the bent-vane control valve 200.
  • an absolute fluid-tight seal about the armature ends 41 and the apertures 1 1 is similarly not required as the water within the valve body 10 will simply leak into the tank reservoir 92. It is appreciated that wherein a fluid-tight seal is desired, such may be facilitated by rubber seals and o- rings and other means known in the art to affect a desired seal.
  • the inlet 20 comprises an inlet nipple 21 operable for coupling with a first refill hose 76a, shown in FIG. 4.
  • the first refill hose 76a is operable for providing a fluid connection between the fill valve bowl outlet 66 of the fill valve 60 and the inlet 20.
  • the second outlet 24 comprises a second outlet nipple 25 operable for coupling with a second refill hose 76b.
  • the second refill hose 76b is operable for providing a fluid connection between the second outlet 24 and the overflow pipe 70.
  • the first outlet 22 defines an aperture that provides a fluid path out of the valve chamber 12.
  • the first outlet 22 may comprise a first outlet nipple suitable for coupling to tubing for directing the flow of water away from the bent-vane control valve 200.
  • One purpose, by way of example, but not limited thereto, for directing the flow of water away from the bent-vane control valve 200 is to preferentially agitate any sentiment in the bottom of the tank reservoir 92 for cleaning purposes during a flush.
  • the position of the bent vane 36 is controlled by the cooperation of the vane float 40 with the tank water 94.
  • the vane float 40 When the tank water level 95 is below the vane float 40, the vane float 40, and thus the bent vane 36, is in the first position P1 .
  • the bent vane 36 rotates to the second position P2.
  • Fig. 14 is a top view of the bent-vane control valve 200 of the embodiment of FIGs. 10-13. As discussed previously for the embodiment of FIG. 9, the bent-vane control valve 200 further comprises an overflow pipe coupler 46, in accordance with an embodiment.
  • the vane 30 may be suitably used for the intended purpose.
  • other configurations of the valve body 10, besides a cylindrical shape as provided above may be suitably used for the intended purpose.
  • the vane 30 may define a flat or bent disk.
  • the operation of the control valve 2 is such that when the tank water level 95 is lowered below the control valve 2, the vane float 40 is in a lowered position presenting the vane 30 in the first position P1 and thus substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the first outlet 22, which is coupled in fluid communication to the tank reservoir 92, along the first flow path 26, as both the inlet 20 and the first outlet 22 are co-located within the first sub-chamber 13. And, when the tank water level 95 is raised above the control valve 2, the vane float 40 is in a raised position presenting the vane 30 in the second position P2 and thus substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24, which is coupled in fluid
  • the bowl 80 will be filled with bowl water 84 even if only a portion of the tank water 94 is released, as the bowl-fill portion of the refill process is at the end of the refill process.
  • the timing of the transition of mains water being supplied to the first outlet 22, and thus the tank reservoir 92, and the second outlet 24, and thus the bowl 80, is determined, at least in part, by the location of the vane float 40 of the control valve 2 relative to the final tank water level 93, defined as the tank water level 95 at the time of closing of the fill valve 60 to the water main 54.
  • the vane float 40 will be raised sooner by the raising tank water level 95 and the amount of mains water supplied to the overflow pipe 70, and thus the bowl 80, will be greater.
  • control valve 2 may be optimized to provide the correct amount of mains water supplied to the bowl 80 sufficient to fill the bowl 80 to a desired bowl water level 85 but not overfill the bowl 80 such that water overflows the overflow 83 and into the drain 52, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • control valve 2 may be raised and lowered relative to the final tank water level 93 by raising and lowering, respectively, the overflow pipe coupler 46 along the length of the overflow pipe 70.
  • FIG. 15 is a flow diagram of a method of using and adjusting the control valve 2, in accordance with an embodiment.
  • a mark is made in the toilet bowl that is about the desired bowl water level 1502, such as, but not limited to, 0.25 inches below the bowl water level of a maximally-filled bowl. Placing the mark at the bowl water level might lead to bowl overfilling as the bowl water level might be representing the level of overflow into the drain. Placing the mark below the bowl water level ensures that the mark is below the overflow level.
  • the first fill hose is coupled in fluid
  • the control valve is installed in the tank reservoir by slidingly receiving the overflow pipe coupler onto the overflow pipe 1506.
  • a second refill hose is coupled in fluid communication to the second outlet and to the overflow pipe so as to direct the flow of mains water into the overflow pipe and thus into the bowl 1508.
  • the first outlet should be pointing in a downward direction.
  • Position the overflow control valve about 4 inches below the final tank water level, that tank water level of a maximally-filled tank reservoir. Secure the overflow control valve to the overflow pipe. The toilet is flushed and filled.
  • the control valve is moved higher on the overflow pipe such that the float is raised later in the fill process and less mains water is supplied to the bowl. If the bowl water level is below the mark after the fill valve shuts off, the control valve is moved lower on the overflow pipe such that the float is raised sooner in the fill process and more mains water is supplied to the bowl. If the bowl water level is at the mark after the fill valve shuts off, the control valve is properly positioned on the overflow pipe, at which point no bowl water is wasted by overflowing into the drain 1510.
  • the vane float 40 may be adjusted along the length of the shaft operable to fine tune the bowl water level.
  • FIG. 16 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a bent-vane control valve 300 in accordance with an embodiment of an control valve 2 that provides wherein the bowl-fill portion of the refill process comes at the beginning of the refill process.
  • the first outlet 22 is provided with a first nipple 23 such that it may be coupled in fluid communication to the second refill hose 76b to direct the mains water to the overflow pipe 70.
  • the second outlet nipple 25 maybe be coupled in fluid communication to a hose directed into the tank reservoir 92.
  • the vane float 40 when the tank water level 95 is below the vane float 40, the vane float 40, and thus the vane 30, is in the first position P1 substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only the second outlet 24, which is coupled in fluid communication to the overflow pipe 70, along the first flow path 26, as both the inlet 20 and the second outlet 24 are co-located within the first sub- chamber 13.
  • the vane float 40 When the tank water level 95 is above the vane float 40, the vane float 40, and thus the vane 30, is in the second position P2 substantially restricting fluid communication from the inlet 20 to substantially only first outlet 22, coupled in fluid communication to the tank reservoir 92, along the first flow path 26, as both the inlet 20 and the first outlet 22 are co-located within the second sub-chamber 12.
  • the control valve 2 diverts mains water being supplied through the fill valve bowl outlet 66 to either the tank reservoir 92 or the bowl 80.
  • the tank reservoir 92 may be filled with mains water faster than without the control valve 2 as the water that would have been wasted into the drain by overfilling the bowl 80 if the overfill valve 2 is not used, is diverted to the tank reservoir 92.
  • any suitable element may be used as a vane float 40.
  • the buoyancy property of the vane float 40 may be provided by any suitable means, including, but not limited to, the material property of the vane float 40 and the construction of the vane float 40. Elements exhibiting buoyancy suitable for use as a vane float 40 are well known in the art.
  • the vane float 40 may comprise a material that is buoyant in water. Such material includes, but is not limited to, cork, expanded polystyrene, and some closed-cell foams.
  • the vane float 40 may define geometry so as to impart buoyancy, such as, but not limited to, a fluid-tight hollow element, an upward-facing cup, and a downward-facing cup that may trap air when exposed to raising water. It is appreciated that the vane float 40 may be coupled to the vane 30 in such a way that the vane float 40 is inside the valve chamber 12.
  • FIG. 17 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a control valve 400, in accordance with an embodiment of a control valve 2 comprising the vane float 40 coupled to a surface of the vane second side 37 of the vane 30 so as to impart the desired functionality as described above.
  • the control valve 400 further comprises a second inlet 99 operable to allow tank water to enter the second sub-chamber 15 as the water lever 95 reaches the control valve 400. In this way, as the tank water enters and exits the second sub-chamber 15 from the tank reservoir 92, the buoyancy of the vane float 40 will rotate the vane 30 between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
  • vane 30 may comprise integral float
  • FIG. 18 is a transverse cross-sectional view of a control valve 500, in accordance with an embodiment of a control valve 2 comprising a vane 130 comprising integral buoyancy means, so as to impart the desired functionality as described above.
  • the integral buoyancy means is a hollow portion 101 .
  • the control valve 500 further comprises a second inlet 99 operable to allow tank water to enter the second sub-chamber 15 as the water lever 95 reaches the control valve 500. In this way, as the tank water enters and exits the second sub-chamber 15 from the tank reservoir 92, the buoyancy of the hollow portion 101 will rotate the vane 130 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 .
  • control valve 2 may be provided with a free-standing element that is not coupled to the overflow pipe 70.
  • Another embodiment comprises an adhesive coupling for coupling to a surface within the tank reservoir 92.
  • a cross-brace is provided that spans across two opposing surfaces of the tank reservoir 92 upon which the control valve 2 may be coupled.
  • control valve 2 may be an integral part of the plumbing provided with the toilet.
  • control valve 2 may be permanently coupled to or an integral part of the overflow tube 70.
  • the toilet manufacturer may determine the ideal bowl water level for a particular toilet system and therefore, adjustability of the control valve 2 on the overflow tube 70 may not be required.
  • Embodiments of the control valve 2 are provided herein that automatically controls the flow of mains water to the bowl 80 so as to establish an ideal water level in the bowl 80 without overfilling the bowl 80.
  • Embodiments of the control valve 2 control valve 2 controls the flow of mains water to the bowl 80 irrespective of a specific tank 90 or bowl 80 design.
  • Embodiments of the control valve 2 may be part of the plumbing system of a new toilet as well as used for retrofitting to an existing toilet.

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Selon des modes de réalisation d'appareils et de procédés, cette invention concerne une vanne de régulation conçue pour être utilisée avec une toilette à chasse d'eau faisant appel à la gravité. Ladite vanne comprend des moyens de régulation automatique de l'alimentation de la cuvette en eau de ville. Selon certains modes de réalisation, la vanne de régulation achemine au moins une partie de l'eau de ville de la sortie du robinet de remplissage vers le réservoir de chasse jusqu'à ce que le niveau de l'eau du réservoir soit à une hauteur prédéterminée dans le réservoir de chasse. A ce moment, la vanne de régulation dévie au moins une partie de l'eau de ville fournie par la sortie du robinet de remplissage vers le tuyau de trop-plein et partant vers la cuvette.
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