公开(公告)号：US20230137908A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US18090925

申请日：2022-12-29

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Peter W. Denzin ,  Jeffrey C. Hildebrand ,  Brian D. Renzelman ,  Clayton C. Garrels ,  Joseph L. Stauber ,  Eric M. Plate

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  B23P19/00 ,  E03D1/14

Abstract: A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The touchless sensor is located within a closed reservoir of the toilet. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The detection region is external to the closed reservoir. The processing circuit is configured to facilitate flushing of the toilet through interaction with the motor assembly when the object is detected.

公开(公告)号：US09689156B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14656317

申请日：2015-03-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Eric M. Plate ,  Peter W. Denzin ,  Joseph L. Stauber

IPC: E03D1/00 ,  E03D11/13 ,  E03D1/01 ,  E03D9/08 ,  A47K13/10 ,  E03D9/00

CPC classification number: E03D11/13 ,  A47K13/10 ,  E03D1/01 ,  E03D9/005 ,  E03D9/08 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Disclosed is a plumbing fixture (e.g. a bidet or toilet) of the type having a frontal basin and means for directing a supply of water to the basin for cleaning the basin. The plumbing fixture includes a modular housing mountable behind the basin and at least one control positioned in the modular housing to control operation of the plumbing fixture. The control may be selected from the group Consisting of light controls, bidet wand position controls, bidet wand heated air supply controls, bidet wand water supply controls, lid position movement controls, seat position movement controls, deodorizer controls, audio device controls and ultra violet sanitizer controls.

公开(公告)号：US20140020168A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14036870

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Joseph S. Blake ,  Joseph L. Stauber

IPC: E03D11/10

CPC classification number: E03D11/10 ,  E03D5/012 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16K31/042 ,  F16K37/0083

Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有用于自动控制冲洗阀的枢转的阀致动器的管道固定装置和校准冲洗阀的运动的方法。 阀致动器的电动机可以定位在固定器的碗和陷阱的腿之间以提供紧凑的组装。 沿着阀门横向延伸的皮带传动装置将马达连接到冲洗阀。 校准方法包括建立与硬停止位置相比阻力小的位置的停止点。

公开(公告)号：US20240426091A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-26

申请号：US18826082

申请日：2024-09-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Peter W. Denzin ,  Jeffrey C. Hildebrand ,  Brian D. Renzelman ,  Clayton C. Garrels ,  Joseph L. Stauber ,  Eric M. Plate

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  B23P19/00 ,  E03D1/14

Abstract: A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The touchless sensor lacks an optical path to the detection region. In some embodiments, the touchless sensor is a projected capacitive sensor. The processing circuit is configured to activate the motor assembly upon detecting the object and the motor assembly is configured to actuate flushing of the toilet when activated by the processing circuit.

公开(公告)号：US09657471B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14070288

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Peter W. Denzin ,  Jeffrey C. Hildebrand ,  Brian D. Renzelman ,  Clayton C. Garrels ,  Joseph L. Stauber ,  Eric M. Plate

IPC: E03D5/10 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: E03D5/105 ,  B23P19/00 ,  E03D1/142 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A touchless actuation system for a toilet includes a touchless sensor, a motor assembly, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive a signal from the touchless sensor and to detect an object within a detection region based on the signal. The touchless sensor lacks an optical path to the detection region. In some embodiments, the touchless sensor is a projected capacitive sensor. The processing circuit is configured to activate the motor assembly upon detecting the object and the motor assembly is configured to actuate flushing of the toilet when activated by the processing circuit.

公开(公告)号：US09380918B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14203321

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Roger W. Murphy ,  Michael Luettgen ,  Gary Clarke ,  Joseph L. Stauber

IPC: E03D11/00 ,  A47K13/24 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G02B6/00 ,  A47K13/12 ,  F21Y101/02

CPC classification number: A47K13/24 ,  A47K13/12 ,  E03D11/00 ,  F21V33/004 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  G02B6/00

Abstract: Various disclosed systems relate to fixtures, such as toilets, that include a lighting mechanism for illuminating portions of the fixture. One embodiment relates to a toilet. The seat assembly of the toilet includes a hinge assembly having a hinge housing and a lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism is at least partially encapsulated by the hinge housing. The lighting mechanism including a first light source and a power source. The seat assembly further includes a lid pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The seat assembly includes a ring pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The lighting mechanism is configured to direct light at the tank and to direct light into the bowl such that light is reflected off of the tank and off of an interior of the bowl.

Abstract translation: 各种公开的系统涉及诸如卫生间的固定装置，其包括用于照明固定装置的部分的照明机构。 一个实施例涉及一个马桶。 马桶的座椅组件包括具有铰链外壳和照明机构的铰链组件。 照明机构至少部分地由铰链外壳封装。 该照明机构包括第一光源和电源。 座椅组件还包括枢转地连接到铰链组件的盖子。 座椅组件包括枢转地连接到铰链组件的环。 照明机构被配置为将灯引导到灯箱并将光引导到碗中，使得光从罐反射离开碗的内部。

公开(公告)号：US20140047629A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14053427

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Joseph L. Stauber ,  Erich C. Vierkant, III ,  Brian M. Kaule

IPC: A47K13/10

CPC classification number: A47K13/10 ,  A47K13/305

Abstract: The present invention is an automated seat and/or lid assembly for a toilet. The invention includes switch automation, wherein movement of a bowl attachment is initiated via a switch, and manual-urging automation, wherein movement of a bowl attachment is initiated via manual urging by a user. An automated attachment assembly may be configured to provide both switch and manual-urging automation concomitantly based upon predetermined logic. Furthermore, the invention includes a method of identifying manual movement and of assisting the movement of a bowl attachment. The invention further includes an object sensor incorporated within the seat or lid to detect the presence or absence of an object near the bowl attachment.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于马桶的自动化座椅和/或盖组件。 本发明包括开关自动化，其中碗附件的移动通过开关和手动启动自动化启动，其中碗附件的移动通过用户的手动推动而启动。 自动附接组件可以被配置为基于预定逻辑同时提供开关和手动启动自动化。 此外，本发明包括识别手动移动并辅助碗附件移动的方法。 本发明还包括结合在座椅或盖内的物体传感器，用于检测碗附件附近物体的存在或不存在。