| 摘要 |
A device 14 for automatically lowering a toilet seat 11 and/or lid 10, the device comprising activation means arranged to be activated by flow of water from flushing the toilet to operate closure means to close the toilet seat. Preferably the activation means includes an activation member 48 which is arranged to be moved by flow of water from flushing the toilet, where the activation member comprises a scoop, bucket, paddle or water wheel. The device may include a spring 22 arranged to bias the seat closed. The activation means may release a spring loaded latch 26, the latch being connected to the activation member by a cable (28, Fig 4). The spring may be connected to a pivoting member (20, Fig 4). Also defined is a method of automatically lowering a toilet lid characterised by actuation when water contacts a receiving member. |
