Automatic Popup Device

Abstract

An automatic popup device assembly that electromechanically opens and closes a sink drain stopper plug. The device operates from within a waterproof capsulated cartridge that seamlessly attaches to a standard water drain pipe assembly. The device is powered by either a linear type solenoid or a low voltage linear dc gear motor to provide the force to raise and lower the stopper plug. The triggering mechanizing to actuate the stopper plug is a motion sensor. More commonly know as (IR), or (PIR) Infrared, Passive infrared motion control activating method. A secondary triggering mechanizing is the touch controller method whereby touching the stopper plug or external object such as the faucet or wall switch to raise or lower the stopper plug assembly automatically preventing the escape of water. A third triggering method to raise or lower the stopper plug is by a hand held remote controller through a (RF) radio signal frequency instructing to the popup device to engage. A forth triggering method making the invention compatible with smart homes is its ability to integrate with a WiFi internet connections. This allows the user to control or actuate the automatic popup device from any location in the world. The invention is constructed with the ability to upgrade and automate conventional water faucets and conform with motion sensing faucets in the commercial and residential sectors worldwide.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not Applicable.FIELD OF INVENTION[0003]The invention herein refers to an actuated popup drain plug that falls within, but not limited to, the plumbing industries governing sinks, sink drain and vertical electronic actuated devises, conventional and electronic motion sensing faucet applications, automated devises. Apparatus that facilities and promotes hygiene in commercial and residential settings. More specifically, the invention allows sinks drain plug stoppers to be controlled automatically via an electronic faucet or other remote signal delivery system. Such as WiFi smart home connectionsBACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0004]The following indicates background information as it pertains to the aforementioned invention.[0005]Categorically, an automated popup sink drain for commercial and residential lavatories applications. Comparatively, most of us are more familiar with its commonly known cousin...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a device that prevents water from flowing through a drain and allows for easy removal of any debris that may accumulate inside. The device includes two O-rings that provide a waterproof seal and a removable stopper that can be fixed over the drain to prevent water flow. This design allows for easy maintenance and replacement of the device without the need to remove the entire sink drain.

Problems solved by technology

Ironically, we have electronic faucets that activate water flow by hand motion but none so modern in which they automate the manual process of opening or closing the sink drain plug.

For example, (1) they are overly complicated in their design and thus expensive to manufacture and maintain.

With more moving parts the greater the chance of break down.

None of the prior art devises appear to provide much in the way of teaching about actuated popup drain assemblies.

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