Patent ID: 6618864
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: A47K,E03D

Abstract:
An automatic flush actuator adapted to be mounted on an existing overflow pipe in a flush tank of a toilet, wherein the tank includes an outlet normally closed by a valve and a manual flush device for opening the valve, the automatic flush actuator comprising:an operator adapted to be mounted on the existing overflow pipe and adapted to be coupled to the valve for allowing the valve to remain closed when in a first mode and for opening the valve when in a second mode the operator comprising a lever pivoted adjacent to the overflow pipe and connected to both the manual flush device and valve by a flexible member; a driver coupled with the operator for causing the operator to move form the first mode to the second mode, and a bypass connection adapted to couple the operator to the manual flush device while bypassing the driver for shifting the operator from the first mode to the second mode manually.