Abstract

A straight-column flushing switch and a straight-column flushing toilet are provided. Therein, the straight-column flushing switch includes a body, a base, a sliding module, and a manual flushing module. The sliding module includes a first upper sliding component and a push rod connected to the first upper sliding component. The first upper sliding component movably contacts an inner wall surface of the body. The manual flushing module is positioned on the sliding module. One end of a second upper sliding component abuts against a limiting ring and moves in contact with the inner wall surface of the body. In the automatic flushing mode, the sliding module separates from the manual flushing module, it reduces the frequency of movement of the manual flushing module, thereby extending its lifespan. In cases where the automatic flushing malfunctions, the manual flushing module can effectively perform manual flushing.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03D 1/35 - Flushing valves having buoyancy

Abstract

A controller assembly for an automatic flush valve provides economical approach to transforming a manual flush valve into an automatic flush valve. The controller assembly includes a base for holding a battery set and a sensor into a combination, and a cap covering the combination. A solenoid valve and a membrane below the combination are receiving in a socket of a foundation. A ring is rotatably mounted around a bottom of the foundation. A sleeve passing the cap is mounted around the foundation and stands on the ring. The ring allows the controller assembly to be easily assembled with a valve body of any type into an automatic flush valve or to be easily removed from the automatic flush valve and replaced by a manual controller assembly so as to form a manual flush valve. Thereby, the transformation can be economical accomplished without replacing the existing valve body.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03D 1/00 - Water flushing devices with cisterns
• E03D 5/10 - Special constructions of flushing devices operated electrically
• E03D 3/02 - Self-closing flushing valves
• E03D 3/06 - Self-closing flushing valves with diaphragm valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement