Fire suppression systems and methods are provided. The system can include an electronically activated sprinkler (EAS) interlock system to protect a target zone. The EAS interlock system can include a controller. The controller can be communicably coupled with a first detector and a second detector. The first detector can be disposed in an area outside the target zone. The second detector can be disposed inside the target zone. The controller can receive an input signal from the first detector indicating an event occurred prior to or in an absence of receipt of an input signal from the second detector. The controller can provide a hold command to at least temporarily inhibit a sprinkler inside the target zone from actuation based on receipt of the input signal from the first detector prior to or in the absence of receipt of the input signal from the second detector.
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A rotational coupling including a bearing assembly including a first race rotatably coupled to a second race, wherein the first race is configured to receive a plurality of first fasteners to couple the first race and the bearing assembly to a fluid supply. The rotational coupling also including a connection flange coupled to the second race and configured to receive a plurality of second fasteners to couple the connection flange to the second race. The second race includes a first side facing the connection flange and a second side opposite the first side and facing the first race, wherein the second race includes at least one access aperture configured to enable access to the plurality of first fasteners from the first side to removably couple the bearing assembly to the fluid supply.
F16C 35/04 - Supports rigides de paliers; Corps de paliers, p.ex. calottes, couvercles dans le cas de roulements à billes ou à rouleaux
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p.ex. supports
F16C 19/06 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec roulements à billes essentiellement du même calibre, en une ou plusieurs rangées circulaires pour charges radiales principalement avec une seule rangée de billes
F16C 33/58 - Chemins de roulement; Bagues de roulement
A nitrogen generation system includes a nitrogen generator and a bypass device. The nitrogen generator receives air and outputs nitrogen using the air along a first flow path to an outlet. The bypass device is coupled with an air source and the nitrogen generator. The bypass device controls flow of air from the air source to flow along the first path through the nitrogen generator or along a second path to the outlet based on a pressure condition.
A corridor sprinkler includes a frame, a seal, a thermally-responsive trigger, and a deflector. The frame defines a passageway between an inlet and an outlet along a longitudinal axis, the passageway having a nominal K-factor greater than or equal to 8.0. The seal is coupled with the outlet to prevent fluid flow out of the passageway while the seal is in an unactuated state. The thermally-responsive trigger changes the seal from the unactuated state to an actuated state to allow fluid to flow out of the passageway. The deflector is coupled with the frame and distributes fluid received at the inlet at a pressure of between 8 psi and 250 psi and through the passageway to provide a coverage area of between 220 square feet and 400 square feet and a polygonal spray pattern with a long axis length of between 28 feet to 36 feet.
Automatic fluid control assemblies and methods for fire protection include an arrangement of electrically operated control points, a valve body and a controller to operate the fluid control assembly. The automatic fluid control assembly has an inlet, an outlet and a valve body to control flow between the inlet and the outlet. An electric latch includes a first electrically operated control point and a second electrically operated control point in fluid communication with a control line to control the flow of fluid from the inlet to the valve body and outlet. The methods of fluid control include controlling a plurality of electrically operated control points to perform any one of: a leak test, a trip test, a flow test, a water delivery test, and a validation test of a non-trip condition and a trip condition.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 7/12 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p.ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol
F16K 15/03 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés et élément de fermeture à charnière
F16K 31/02 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF LOW CLEARANCE STORAGE FIRE PROTECTION
A fire protection system includes a plurality of fluid distribution devices coupled to the fluid supply pipes to define four fluid distribution devices above a floor. The fluid distribution devices generate a spray pattern overlapping one another to define a rectangular fluid distribution area 2.5 ft. The rectangular area having a first pair of edges extending parallel to the fluid supply pipes and a second pair of edge extending perpendicular to the first edge. The fluid distribution devices are axially aligned above a corner of the rectangular area, the fluid distribution area defined by a grid of one square foot areas totaling an area no more than 12 ft.×8 ft., the rectangular area of fluid distribution having a total fluid density of at least 60 gpm/sq. ft., the rectangular area including a first zone of fluid distribution of a 4 ft.×4 ft. area.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p.ex. des déflecteurs fixes; Dispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
7.
SENSOR INTEGRATION IN MECHANICAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
A system includes one or more memory devices having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include receiving sensor data from at least one sensor monitoring a fire suppression system, determining, based on the sensor data, a status of the fire suppression system, and providing a notification to a user device, the notification indicating the status of the fire suppression system.
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
G08B 19/00 - Alarmes réagissant à plusieurs conditions différentes, indésirables ou anormales, p.ex. cambriolage et incendie, température anormale et débit d'écoulement anormal
At least one aspect is directed to a device to configure a fire sprinkler. The device can have an elongated member. The elongated member can have an open end, an opposing closed end, and a body extending laterally therebetween. The open end can receive a portion of a fire sprinkler. The closed end can have a main aperture. The main aperture can receive a portion of a ratcheting socket wrench drive. The closed end can have at least one surrounding aperture. The surrounding aperture can be positioned apart from the main aperture to define a solid partition therebetween. The solid partition can have non-uniform thickness between the main aperture and the at least one surrounding aperture.
A system includes an image capture device, a fire extinguisher, and one or more processors. The image capture device is to detect one or more images of a premise. The one or more processors are to receive an indication of a fire in the premise, process, responsive to receiving the indication of the fire, the one or more images to determine that the fire meets at least one criteria of being hazardous, and activate the fire extinguisher responsive to the determination that the fire meets the at least one criteria.
A sprinkler system includes a fitting and a sprinkler. The fitting includes a hose and at least one adapter coupled with the hose. The at least one adapter includes a first engagement member and a receiver adjacent to the first engagement member. The receiver has a greater inner diameter than the first engagement member. The sprinkler includes a body, at least one flange extending from the body, and a second engagement member extending from the at least one flange.
Fire protection systems and methods for ceiling-only high-piled storage protection. The systems include a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed beneath a ceiling and above a high-piled storage commodity having a nominal storage height ranging from a nominal 20 ft. to a maximum nominal storage height of 55 ft. and means for quenching a fire in the storage commodity. The stored commodity to be protected may include ex posed expanded plastics. The fluid distribution devices include a frame body having an inlet, an outlet, a sealing assembly, and an electronically operated releasing mechanism supporting the sealing assembly in the outlet.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 35/60 - Réseaux de conduites humides, c. à d. contenant la substance extinctrice même lorqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 37/10 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
Firefighting compositions that may be used in onboard firefighting systems of heavy industrial equipment, such as heavy vehicles and other types of heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, mining, and other similar industries, are provided. The firefighting composition are aqueous liquids, which include (a) a potassium salt of an organic acid; (b) an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant; (c) a zwitterionic surfactant; and (d) alkylene gly col solvent and/or glycerol. Methods of using the aqueous firefighting composition to fight a fire. such as fighting a fire using an onboard industrial equipment firefighting system, are also provided.
A sprinkler system includes a fitting and a sprinkler. The fitting includes a hose and at least one adapter coupled with the hose. The at least one adapter includes a first engagement member and a receiver adjacent to the first engagement member. The receiver has a greater inner diameter than the first engagement member. The sprinkler includes a body, at least one flange extending from the body, and a second engagement member extending from the at least one flange.
F16L 33/24 - Dispositions d'assemblage des manches avec des organes rigides; Raccords rigides pour manches, p.ex. éléments unitaires s'engageant à la fois dans deux manches avec parties directement vissées sur ou dans la manche
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
14.
FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLATIONS WITH ADJUSTIBLE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS
Adjustable fire protection assemblies and methods are provided. The assembly includes a sprinkler having a body with an outer encasing surface and a deflector supported from the body. An escutcheon having a receiver and a rim surround the fire protection sprinkler to define an aperture between the receiver and the sprinkler. A push-to-connect fitting of the assembly includes a tubular member with an end for connection to a pipe and an internal conduit that receives the sprinkler body. A seal member and a retaining ring are disposed within the tubular member to form an adjustable seal and grip about the sprinkler body. A releasing member translates to disengage the retaining ring from the sprinkler body; and the escutcheon translates with respect to the tubular member in a sliding surface engagement to define an adjustable deflector-to-rim distance between the rim of the escutcheon and the deflector of the sprinkler.
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
F16L 37/091 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique au moyen d'une bague pourvue de dents ou de doigts
A sprinkler assembly (10) having a receiving member (12), a fluid tight seal (44) and a sprinkler frame (14). The receiving member includes an inner surface (22) defining an internal passageway and a central axis (A-A) of the assembly. The frame of the sprinkler includes an internal surface (38) that defines a fluid passage. The sprinkler assembly includes cooperating positioning elements (28, 40) which engage and couple the sprinkler frame to the receiving member for at least one of an axial and rotational adjustment between the frame and receiving member. The engaged positioning elements facilitate formation or location of the fluid tight seal between the sprinkler frame and receiving member, the seal being spaced from the engaged positioning elements. In one aspect of the assembly, the sprinkler frame and receiving member are made of plastic material (e.g. CPVC).
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p.ex. supports
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
16.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUICK CONNECT STORAGE SPRINKLER
A sprinkler system includes a sprinkler, a fitting, and a gasket. The sprinkler includes a body including a first portion and a second portion defining a thread, and a passageway extending from an inlet to an outlet, the inlet adjacent to the thread. The fitting includes an inner wall and a sidewall extending inward from the inner wall. The ring includes a ring body, a plurality of first engagement members extending outward from the ring body, and a plurality of second engagement members extending inward from the ring body. The ring is to be received between the inner wall, the sidewall, and the first portion.
A portable fire suppression device includes a cylinder, and a handle assembly. The cylinder is configured to store and discharge a fire suppressant agent. The handle assembly includes a handle and a resilient bumper. The handle includes a grasping portion for grasping with a user's hand and a connection portion. The connection portion defines a gap configured to receive and attach to a lug of the cylinder. The handle includes a free end located opposite the connection portion. The resilient bumper is positioned within an opening of the lug. The resilient bumper is positioned between the handle and the lug of the cylinder and is configured to absorb vibration and limit movement of the free end relative to the cylinder.
A62C 13/66 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi la substance extinctrice et le gaz comprimé étant emmagasinés dans des récipients distincts
A62C 13/70 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi la substance extinctrice et le gaz comprimé étant emmagasinés dans des récipients distincts caractérisés par les moyens pour décharger le gaz comprimé
A sprinkler includes a body, a frame, a button, and a support bridge. The body includes an opening arranged around a sprinkler axis. The frame is coupled with the body. The button includes a slanted surface to be received in the opening. The support bridge includes a center, a first arm extending from the c enter, a second arm extending from the center, opposite the first arm, and an arch extending from the first arm to the second arm.
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p.ex. supports
A62C 37/14 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à récipients susceptibles de se briser
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
A manual reset actuator includes a main drain, a diaphragm release aperture fluidly coupled to a flow control valve, an upper chamber, a control port, a control orifice, an upper chamber supply orifice, and a sealing assembly, which includes a button, and a plunger. A pressure in the upper chamber exerts a downward force on the plunger. A spring exerts an upward force on the plunger. The fluid in the upper chamber is released via the control orifice, which lowers the pressure in the upper chamber, decreasing the downward force exerted on the plunger. When the downward force is less than the upward force, the spring forces the plunger upwards into an open configuration, which unseals the diaphragm release aperture. When the upward force is less than the downward force, the plunger remains in a closed configuration, which keeps the diaphragm release aperture sealed.
F16K 15/18 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à mécanisme de commande; Soupape de retenue et soupape à mécanisme de commande combinées
F16K 7/17 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p.ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol disposé pour être déformé contre un siège plat le diaphragme étant actionné par pression d'un fluide
A firefighting composition for use in onboard firefighting systems of heavy industrial equipment, such as heavy vehicles and other types of heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, mining, and other similar industries, includes aqueous liquids that include (a) a sodium and/or potassium salt of an organic acid; (b) one or more of an alkylpolyglycoside surfactant, an alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant, an alkyliminodialkylcarboxylate surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; (c) an acetylenic diol derivative surfactant and/or a siloxane-based surfactant; and (d) alkylene glycol and/or glycerol.
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A foam proportional mixing device, comprising a Roots pump and a gear pump. The Roots pump comprises a Roots pump inlet, a pair of rotors and a fluid guide member. The fluid guide member is arranged in the Roots pump inlet, and is configured to guide fluid to flow to the pair of rotors and provide driving forces to the pair of rotors for rotating same in opposite directions from each other. The gear pump comprises a pair of gears. The foam proportional mixing device is configured as follows: a rotor shaft of one rotor in the pair of rotors of the Roots pump is connected to a gear shaft of one gear in the pair of gears of the gear pump, so as to drive the one gear by means of the one rotor to rotate. The foam proportional mixing device can achieve the function of the proportional mixing of foam and water by means of a simple and compact structure, moreover, the device is convenient to use, and can comply with fire-fighting work on various occasions.
An aqueous fire-fighting composition includes a surfactant component that includes an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof, and a suspension agent comprising microfibrous cellulose. The suspension agent may include a water-soluble oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide co-agent together with the microfibrous cellulose. The fire-fighting composition may also include one or more of a sugar component, organic solvent and a polysaccharide thickener, and be substantially free of fluorinated additives.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A fire detection and suppression system includes a fire suppression system configured to suppress a fire in an area, a temperature sensor configured to measures a zone temperature for each of a plurality of zones in the area, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the zone temperatures from the temperature sensor for each of the plurality of zones, detect a hazard condition in a first zone of the plurality of zones based on the zone temperature for the first zone, and activate the fire suppression system in response to detecting the hazard condition in the first zone.
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
24.
WET FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORAGE
Fire protection systems and methods of fire protection systems for protection of a stored commodity. The systems and methods included a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed above the stored commodity and configured for selective identification and controlled actuation in response to a fire. The systems have a hydraulic demand defined by at least one of: i) a hydraulic design area having a minimum operational area of less than 768 square feet; or ii) less than twelve hydraulic design devices.
A62C 35/60 - Réseaux de conduites humides, c. à d. contenant la substance extinctrice même lorqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A fire protection system can include one or more pipes coupled with a fluid source, a pipe fitting coupled with the one or more pipes downstream of the fluid source, and at least one sprinkler coupled with the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting. The pipe fitting can include a wall defining an opening, the wall having an outer diameter, a first wall thickness at the opening, and a second wall thickness inward from the opening, the second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness. The at least one sprinkler can be coupled with the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting to receive fluid from the fluid source through the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting.
An electronic fire sprinkler system includes a plurality of electronic fire sprinklers that each output a flow of fluid in response to receiving an activation signal, a plurality of temperature sensors that each detect a temperature and output an indication of the detected temperature, a plurality of network devices that detect a distance to at least one of the plurality of electronic fire sprinklers, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit receives a plurality of detected distances, calculates a location of each electronic fire sprinkler based on the of detected distances, determines that a fire condition is present based on the detected temperature, identifies one or more of the plurality of electronic fire sprinklers based on the calculated locations and an identifier of the temperature sensor from which the indication of the detected temperature was received, and transmits one or more activation signals to the identified electronic fire sprinklers.
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu
27.
PRE-ASSEMBLED PIPE COUPLING WITH MANUALLY MANIPULATABLE SEGMENTS
A pre-assembled pipe coupling includes a gasket, a housing surrounding the gasket, and a fastener. The housing has three segments sequentially coupled to each other to define an insertion boundary. A first segment includes a first mount extending lateral in a first direction from the wall and having a plurality of first lateral walls that define a first aperture, and a second mount extending laterally in a second direction from the wall, the second mount having a plurality of second lateral walls that define a second aperture. A second segment includes a first hook disposed in the first aperture and a first tab defining a first fastener aperture. A third segment includes a second hook disposed in the second aperture and a second tab defining a second fastener aperture. The fastener is disposed through the first fastener aperture and the second fastener aperture.
F16L 21/02 - Raccords avec manchon ou douille avec segments d'étanchéité élastiques entre le tuyau et le manchon ou entre le tuyau et la douille, p.ex. avec des segments roulants ou autres segments profilés préfabriqués
F16L 21/06 - Raccords avec manchon ou douille avec manchon ou segment fractionné bridé autour des extrémités du tuyau
A riser manifold assembly includes a control valve, a first spool pipe, a flow control switch, a check valve, a second spool pipe, and a test and drain valve. An inlet of the first spool pipe being mechanically coupled and fluidly sealed with an outlet of the control valve. The flow control switch being mechanically mounted to the first spool pipe. An inlet of the check valve being mechanically coupled and fluidly sealed with an outlet of the first spool pipe. An inlet of the second spool pipe being mechanically coupled and fluidly sealed with an outlet of the check valve. The test and drain valve being mechanically coupled and fluidly sealed with an auxiliary port of the second spool pipe.
A method of fighting a fire, the method includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an areated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component comprising a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof; a polysaccharide thickener; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a water-miscible organic solvent; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A sprinkler includes a frame, a deflector member, a sealing assembly, and a releasing mechanism for a controlled actuation. The releasing mechanism includes a hook member, a strut member, a load member, a link member, and an actuator. The link member surrounds or frames the strut and hook members and holds the members in a static relationship of an unactuated configuration. A preferred link member includes a single central slot through which each of the hook member and the strut member extend. The actuator is arranged with respect to the link member to separate the hook and strut members and break the link member upon operation of the actuator.
A62C 37/10 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
Systems and methods of ceiling-only fire protection of an automated storage and retrieval system are provided. The system can include a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed in a grid pattern beneath a ceiling and above the automated storage and retrieval system. The plurality of fluid distribution devices can include a frame body, seal assembly and actuator. The system can include a fluid distribution system including a network of pipes interconnecting the plurality of fluid distribution devices with a water supply. The system can include a plurality of detectors to monitor the automated storage and retrieval system. The system can include a controller coupled to the plurality of detectors to detect and locate a fire, and coupled to the plurality of fluid distribution devices to identify and control operation of a select number of the plurality of fluid distribution devices that define a discharge array above and about the fire.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
32.
CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORAGE STRUCTURE FIRE PROTECTION
Systems and methods of ceiling-only fire protection of a storage structure are disclosed herein. The system comprising a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed in a grid pattern beneath a ceiling and above the storage structure. The plurality of fluid distribution devices comprising a frame body, seal assembly and actuator. The system further comprising a fluid distribution system including a network of pipes interconnecting the plurality of fluid distribution devices with a water supply. The system further comprising a plurality of detectors to monitor the storage structure for a fire. The system further comprising a controller coupled with the plurality of detectors to detect and locate the fire, and coupled with the plurality of fluid distribution devices to identify and control operation of a select number of the plurality of fluid distribution devices that define a discharge array above and about the fire.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A trigger device can include a sensor that detects a parameter corresponding to a fire condition, a comparator that evaluates the parameter to determine that the fire condition is present, a power source, and a trigger that receives power from the power supply and provides a control signal using the power to a control interface of a sprinkler responsive to the comparator determining that the fire condition is present to trigger operation of the sprinkler.
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
A fire suppression system includes a battery enclosure, a liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) storage system, and a controller. The liquid CO2 storage system is fluidly coupled to the battery enclosure. The controller is configured to receive an indication of a fire condition associated with the battery enclosure. The controller is configured to control operation of the liquid CO2 storage system to provide liquid CO2 to an interior of the battery enclosure. The liquid CO2 converts into dry ice to cool the battery enclosure.
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 5/00 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi
H01M 50/383 - Moyens pare-flammes ou moyens de prévention de l’allumage
H01M 50/673 - Récipients pour stockage de liquides; Conduits de refoulement à cet effet
A sprinkler assembly includes a pipe, a sprinkler, and an adapter. The adapter includes an end wall that contacts the pipe, a sprinkler interface extending from the end wall that receives the sprinkler and fluidly couples the sprinkler with the pipe, and a gasket positioned in the sprinkler interface between the sprinkler and the pipe.
System and method relates to a firewater monitor brake system, comprising a vertical locking disc collar adapted to be affixed externally or internally to a horizontal swivel of a firewater monitor system; a horizontal locking disc collar adapted to be affixed externally or internally to a vertical swivel of the firewater monitor system; a vertical brake mount adapted to be affixed to a horizontal swivel mounting pad of the firewater monitor system; a horizontal brake mount adapted to be affixed to a vertical swivel mounting pad of the firewater monitor system; a vertical brake system; wherein the vertical brake system is affixed to the vertical brake mount such that a portion of the vertical brake system is disposed around a portion of the vertical locking disc collar; a horizontal brake system, wherein the horizontal brake system is affixed to the horizontal brake mount such that a portion of the horizontal brake system is disposed around a portion of the horizontal locking disc collar; and a master cylinder adapted to be affixed to a tiller bar of the firewater monitor system, wherein the master cylinder is connected to and/or coupled to a lever system and wherein the master cylinder is connected to and or coupled to the vertical brake system and/or the horizontal brake system via an actuation system. Methods for making and using the system are also disclosed.
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p.ex. supports
F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglables; Raccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
B60T 1/00 - Aménagements des éléments de freinage, c. à d. des parties de ceux-ci dans lesquelles se produit l'effet de freinage
Fire protection system and methods for concealed spaces providing for effective fire protection over an effective depth range measuring from a minimum six inches up to a maximum that is greater than thirty-six inches. A combustible concealed space that includes an upper deck and a ceiling deck spaced about a longitudinal axis extending substantially parallel to the ceiling deck with a fire protection system having a firefighting fluid supply pipe and at least one automatic upright sprinkler coupled to the fluid supply pipe and positioned to define an effective depth range that measures from six inches to a maximum of at least sixty inches.
A system for providing fire suppression includes multiple capsules and a suppression system. The capsules may be positioned proximate a hazard. Each capsule includes a wall configured to rupture in response to a particular temperature or in response to fluidic contact. The capsules are each configured to store a suppressant agent within the wall of the capsule. The suppression system is configured to discharge a fluid to the hazard in response to a thermal condition at the hazard. The fluid is configured to react with the suppressant agent to provide fire suppression to the hazard.
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers
A62C 35/11 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
39.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THERMALLY ACTIVATED CONCEALED SPRINKLERS WITHIN CLOSED CAVITIES
A concealed sprinkler includes a body that defines an outlet, a seal that seals the outlet, an activation element coupled with the seal, a housing that defines a chamber around the activation element, a cover plate removably coupled with the housing, and a wall coupled with or extending from the cover plate to direct air flow to the activation element. The activation element changes from a first state to a second state responsive to a fire condition to allow the seal to be displaced from the outlet. The cover plate is removably coupled with the housing such that a duration of time between decoupling of the cover plate from the housing responsive to the fire condition and changing of the activation element from the first state to the second state responsive to the fire condition is less than a threshold duration of time.
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
A valve assembly includes a valve and a valve sensor. The valve includes a solenoid including a core and a coil, and a valve body having a closed state in which fluid is prevented from flowing through the valve body and an open state in which fluid flows through the valve body. The valve sensor detects at least one of the valve body and the coil and causes an alarm to be triggered responsive to not detecting the at least one of the valve body and the coil in a respective target position of the at least one of the valve body and the coil.
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
A fire suppression system for mitigating a thermal runaway event. The system comprising a battery pack having a housing defining a volume, a battery module arranged within the housing, and a plurality of battery cells arranged within the battery module, where the plurality of battery cells are configured to provide an electrical output. The system also comprising a suppression system coupled with the battery pack, the suppression system comprising a nozzle configured to receive a gaseous fluid and a liquid fluid, where the nozzle is configured to deliver a mist suppressant including the gaseous fluid and the liquid fluid to the battery pack, such that the gaseous fluid entrains the liquid fluid to mitigate the thermal runaway event.
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers
A62C 5/00 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi
A two member plastic pipe fitting adapter for installing a threaded sprinkler head. The members are coupled together to form a chamber for housing an annular gasket. The gasket chamber includes an expansion void and bearing surfaces for the gasket. The adapter includes a receptacle with an internal thread for engagement with a sprinkler head to load the gasket and form a fluid tight seal. The engagement between the sprinkler and the adapter is formed by dissimilar threads to minimize the outward radial forces on the adapter.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16L 47/06 - Raccordements ou autres accessoires de raccordement spécialement adaptés pour être en matières plastiques ou pour être utilisés avec des tuyaux en matières plastiques comprenant un manchon ou une douille constitué par l'extrémité du tuyau ou formé dans celle-ci
An off-gas detection system for mobile equipment includes an off-gas detection device, and a controller. The off-gas detection device is configured to removably couple with the mobile equipment. The off-gas detection device is configured to define a controlled flow path between an electrical energy storage device of the mobile equipment and an off-gas detector. The controller is configured to receive data from the off-gas detector regarding an air sample, determine a presence or concentration of off-gas within the air sample, and initiate one or more actions in response to determining the presence or concentration of off-gas in the air sample.
A vehicle includes electrical equipment and a fire suppression system for the electrical equipment of the vehicle. The fire suppression system includes a sensor, an inert gas storage container, a nozzle, a delivery system, and a controller. The inert gas storage container is configured to store an amount of inert gas and discharge the inert gas based on the fire suppression system being activated. The delivery system includes a flexible conduit. The delivery system is fluidly coupled with the inert gas storage container and the nozzle. The controller is configured to receive sensor signals from the sensor and activate the fire suppression system based on the sensor signals so that the inert gas is provided to the electrical equipment.
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 3/07 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p.ex. les véhicules routiers
A62C 37/44 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère le détecteur seul étant dans la zone de danger
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62C 3/06 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des matériaux très inflammables, p.ex. les métaux légers, les produits du pétrole
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EARLY CONTROLLED SPRINKLER ACTIVATION
A fire protection system includes at least one gas detector, at least one sprinkler, and one or more processors. The at least one gas detector detects a gas outputted by at least one energy storage device and outputs a detection signal responsive to detecting the gas. The at least one sprinkler outputs fluid on the at least one energy storage device responsive to be set to an open state. The one or more processors receive the detection signal, determine that a fire condition is present responsive to the detection signal, and control operation of the at least one sprinkler responsive to determining the fire condition to be present.
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 3/06 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des matériaux très inflammables, p.ex. les métaux légers, les produits du pétrole
46.
CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM NOZZLE WITH PRESSURE CONTROLLED COVER PLATE
A nozzle assembly configured to selectively provide fire suppression agent to a space. The nozzle assembly includes a cover, a cap releasably coupled to the cover to define a cavity, and a nozzle head received within the cavity. The nozzle head is configured to provide the fire suppression agent to a hazard area. The cap is released from the cover in response to a pressure formed by the release of fire suppression agent by the nozzle head into the cavity.
B05B 15/74 - Aménagements pour automatiquement amener les têtes de pulvérisation dans ou les écarter de leur position de travail en utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques entraînés par le pulvérisat
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
47.
CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND METHODS OF STORAGE STRUCTURE FIRE PROTECTION
Systems and methods of ceiling-only fire protection of a storage structure are provided. The system can include a plurality of fluid distribution devices disposed in a grid pattern beneath a ceiling and above the storage structure. The plurality of fluid distribution devices can include a frame body, seal assembly and actuator. The system can include a fluid distribution system including network of pipes interconnecting the plurality of fluid distribution devices with a water supply. The system can include a plurality of detectors to monitor the storage structure for a fire. The system can include a controller coupled to the plurality of detectors to detect and locate the fire, and coupled to the plurality of fluid distribution devices to identify and control operation of a select number of the plurality of fluid distribution devices that define a discharge array above and about the fire.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
Systems, apparatuses, and methods of assembly of a dry pipe manifold assembly. The dry pipe manifold assembly including a lower plate and an upper plate fixed to the lower plate creating a water passage with a series of ports. The assembly further including a dry pipe actuator, manual reset actuator sub-assembly, manual trip valve, and alarm test sub-assembly fixed to the upper plate. The assembly allowing for fluid flow between the dry pipe actuator, manual reset actuator sub-assembly, and manual trip valve through the water
A pipe fitting assembly to allow for connecting of piping elements by inserting into the pipe fitting, and without the necessity of glued, soldered, or threaded connections. The fitting assembly can include a body element having an inlet and an outlet along a longitudinal axis. The body element can include a sealing recession and a retention recession. The fitting assembly can include a sealing ring to be inserted in the sealing recession, a spacer ring to also be inserted in the sealing recession, a grip ring to be inserted in the retention recession, or a retainer ring to be inserted in the retention recession and fixed to the body element.
F16L 37/091 - Accouplements du type à action rapide dans lesquels l'assemblage entre les extrémités s'aboutant ou se chevauchant est maintenu par des organes de blocage combinés à un verrouillage automatique au moyen d'une bague pourvue de dents ou de doigts
A sprinkler includes a body defining (a) a passage having an inlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a source of fire suppressant fluid, (b) an outlet fluidly coupled to the passage, and (c) a compression pin aperture extending from an outer surface of the body to the passage and configured to receive a compression pin, a button received within the passage, and a seal engaging the button and the body to fluidly seal the inlet from the outlet. The compression pin aperture is positioned such that the compression pin engages the button to force the button against the seal when the compression pin is inserted into the compression pin aperture.
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p.ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
B05B 3/04 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs entraînés par le liquide ou autre matériau fluide refoulé, p.ex. le liquide actionnant un moteur avant de parvenir à l'orifice de sortie
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
A method of fighting a fire includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an aerated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component that includes a monosaccharide sugar and/or a sugar alcohol; an anionic surfactant; a zwitterionic surfactant; an organic solvent including glycol ether and/or glycol solvent; a polysaccharide thickener; and at least about 40 wt. % water; wherein the composition is substantially free of any amine oxide or nonionic surfactants; and the composition is substantially free of fluorinated compounds.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A method of fighting a fire includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an aerated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a polysaccharide thickener comprising succinoglycan; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
53.
Coat-in-place assemblies and methods to provide an aesthetically pleasing sprinkler assembly
Coat-in-place assemblies and methods to provide an aesthetically pleasing sprinkler assembly. A coat-in-place assembly includes a sprinkler body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a thermally responsive trigger disposed adjacent the distal portion; and an escutcheon centered about the distal portion of the sprinkler body to define a void between the sprinkler axis and the escutcheon. A coating-inhibiting-cap encloses and protects the thermally responsive trigger between the sprinkler body and the cap. The cap extends into the void and is radially spaced inward relative to the escutcheon so as expose surfaces of the escutcheon for coating.
B05D 1/32 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces en utilisant des moyens pour protéger des parties de surface à ne pas recouvrir, p.ex. en se servant de stencils, d'enduits de protection
B05B 15/00 - APPAREILLAGES DE PULVÉRISATION; APPAREILLAGES D'ATOMISATION; AJUTAGES OU BUSES - Parties constitutives des installations ou des appareillages de pulvérisation non prévus ailleurs; Accessoires
B05B 12/20 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour régler l’aire de pulvérisation Éléments de masquage, c. à d. éléments définissant des aires non revêtues sur un objet à revêtir
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p.ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaités; Aménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p.ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A sprinkler system includes a fitting, at least one tube, at least one fluid distribution device, and an actuator. The fitting connects with at least one pipe, defines an opening, and includes a seal. The seal has a closed state in which the seal seals the opening and an open state in which the seal does not seal the opening to allow fluid flow from the at least one pipe through the opening. The at least one tube connects with the fitting on an opposite side of the seal from the at least one pipe. The fluid distribution device is connected with the at least one tube. The actuator receives a detection signal indicative of a trigger condition and causes the seal to change from the closed state to the open state to allow the fluid flow through the opening responsive to receiving the detection signal.
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c. à d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
Systems and apparatuses of a sprinkler frame having an upper section, a lower section, and a channel extending along a sprinkler axis are provided. The lower section can include apertures through the frame, a guide pin having a first end with a head, a second end, and a shaft extending therebetween. The shaft of the guide pin can translate in an axial direction of the sprinkler axis within the apertures of the sprinkler frame. The deflector can couple with the second end of the guide pin and can include a first side, second side, third side, and fourth side. The first side and the second side may be smaller than the third side and the fourth side and can include an end profile defining a first tine, second tine, third tine, and fourth tine separating a first slot, second slot, and third slot.
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p.ex. des déflecteurs fixes; Dispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A fire protection system can include one or more pipes coupled with a fluid source, a pipe fitting coupled with the one or more pipes downstream of the fluid source, and at least one sprinkler coupled with the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting. The pipe fitting can include a wall defining an opening, the wall having an outer diameter, a first wall thickness at the opening, and a second wall thickness inward from the opening, the second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness. The at least one sprinkler can be coupled with the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting to receive fluid from the fluid source through the one or more pipes and the pipe fitting.
A sprinkler accelerator includes at least one accelerator opening, a vent, an actuator, an orifice, and a filter. The at least one accelerator opening couples with at least one pipe. The at least one pipe is coupled with at least one sprinkler. A gas including at least one of air and nitrogen is in the at least one pipe. The actuator moves, responsive to a rate of change of a first pressure applied by gas in the at least one accelerator opening satisfying a pressure rate threshold, to couple the at least one accelerator opening with the vent. The orifice is coupled with the at least one pipe to adjust the rate of change of the first pressure responsive to the at least one sprinkler changing to an open state. The filter is coupled with the orifice to filter fluid passing from the at least one pipe through the orifice.
A concealed sprinkler can include a body that defines an outlet, a seal that seals the outlet, an activation element coupled with the seal, a housing, a cover plate, and a wall. The activation element changes from a first state to a second state responsive to a fire condition to allow the seal to be displaced from the outlet. The housing extends from a first housing end that extends from the body to a second housing end, and defines a chamber around the activation element. The cover plate is coupled with the second housing end. The wall extends towards the activation element to form an air flow channel to the activation element adjacent to the wall. At least one of the cover plate and the wall are removably coupled with the body.
A sprinkler system includes a sprinkler and a release assembly. The sprinkler includes a base defining an inlet and an outlet, at least one arm extending from the base, a deflector coupled with the at least one arm, a button that seals the outlet, and a bulb coupled with the button between the button and the deflector. The bulb includes a resistive trace made of an electrically conductive material to fracture the bulb responsive to an electrical current to release the button from the outlet. The release assembly is coupled with the sprinkler and provides the electrical current to the bulb to cause the bulb to fracture responsive to a fire condition.
At least one aspect is directed to a removable sprinkler protection device. The removable sprinkler protection device can include a foldable unitary member. The foldable unitary member can include a first portion having a first extension, a second extension, a third extension, or a fourth extension. The foldable unitary member can include a second portion having a fifth extension, a sixth extension, or a seventh extension. The fourth extension can be disposed at least partially between the first portion and the second portion. The seventh extension can include a tab. The first portion or the second portion can include an opening. The foldable unitary member can be made from at least partially of a biodegradable material.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p.ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaités; Aménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p.ex. protecteurs de buses
Antifreezes, which include glycerol or a mixture of alkylene glycol and glycerol, water and an organic acid salt, are provided. Exemplary antifreezes include at least about 45 vol. % water, greater than 48 to about 55 vol. % glycerol, 0.1 to 1.75 wt. % of a salt of an organic acid having one or more carboxylic acid groups, and optionally, one or more buffers. Wet sprinkler systems containing the antifreeze, methods of controlling a fire using the antifreeze and methods of preventing a wet sprinkler system from freezing are also provided.
A fire suppression system includes a water supply, a foam concentrate supply, and a venturi-principle foam proportioner fluidly coupled to each of the water supply and the foam concentrate supply. The venturi-principle foam proportioner controls a ratio of water and foam concentrate within a low pressure chamber to form a water and foam solution flowing out of the venturi-principle foam proportioner. The system also includes a variable foam concentrate orifice fluidly coupling the foam concentrate line to the low pressure chamber. The variable foam concentrate orifice includes an actuator configured to adjust an orifice area of the variable foam concentrate orifice based on a temperature of the foam concentrate.
A test valve including a body, a test assembly, a relief assembly, and a drain assembly. The body includes an inlet, an outlet, an internal wall isolating the inlet from the outlet, and a drain opening, a relief opening, and a test opening defined by the internal wall and structured to facilitate fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. The test assembly is structured to seal and unseal the test opening to selectively fluidly couple the inlet and the outlet. The relief assembly is structured to seal and unseal the relief opening to selectively fluidly couple the inlet and the outlet. The drain assembly is structure to seal and unseal the drain opening to selectively fluidly couple the inlet and the outlet.
A sprinkler includes a connector, a body, at least one pin, and a deflector. The connector extends between an inlet end and an outlet end. The body includes a pin wall extending from the outlet end of the connector. The pin wall defines at least one pin receiver. The body wall extends from the pin wall. The pin wall and the body wall define a chamber. The at least one pin is fixed with the at least one pin receiver. The deflector is coupled with the at least one pin to move within the chamber along the at least one pin responsive to a trigger condition from an undeployed state to a deployed state.
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p.ex. des déflecteurs fixes; Dispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
B05B 12/12 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible sensibles à l'état du milieu ambiant ou de la cible, p.ex. à l'humidité, à la température
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
A gasket includes a base extending circumferentially about a gasket axis, a central flange, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm includes a first arm portion extending from the gasket base to a first radial axis and a second arm portion defining a first surface at a first angle and a second surface at a second angle, the second angle greater than the first angle. The second arm includes a third arm portion extending from the gasket base to a second radial axis that is perpendicular to the gasket axis and a fourth arm portion defining a third surface at a third angle and a fourth surface at a fourth angle, the fourth angle greater than the first angle, the fourth surface further from the third arm portion than the third surface.
F16L 23/22 - Raccords à brides caractérisés par les moyens d'étanchéité les moyens d'étanchéité étant des segments exclusivement en un matériau autre qu'un métal
F16L 23/08 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus dans le plan radial raccordées par broche et écrou fileté disposés tangentiellement
A fusible link assembly including a first detection line, a second detection line, and a fusible link. The fusible link includes, a first substrate with a first end coupled to the first detection line, a second substrate with a first end coupled to the second detection line, and a solder layer directly bonded to a second end of the first substrate and a second end of the second substrate. The solder layer is configured to prevent separation of the first substrate and the second substrate until the solder layer reaches a temperature between 500° F.-575° F.
A sprinkler includes a body including an internal passageway extending from an inlet to an orifice. The body can be made of a composite material, such as a polymeric material. The sprinkler can include a first frame arm extending from the body, a second frame arm extending from the body, and a connector member connecting the first frame arm with the second frame arm.
A valve assembly includes a body, a spring, a spacer, an interfacing member, a connecting rod, and a plunger. The body includes a first section defining a first opening, a second section defining a chamber, a second opening, and a pressure port, and a third section defining a third opening and a release port. The second section is between the first section and the third section. The spring is positioned within the third opening. The spacer is positioned within the third opening and coupled with the spring. The interfacing member is positioned partially within the third opening and coupled with the spacer. The connecting rod is positioned partially within the second opening and the chamber and coupled with the interfacing member. The plunger is positioned within the chamber and coupled with the connecting rod.
A system includes a manifold and a flow control valve. The flow control valve includes an inlet defining an inlet chamber, an outlet defining an outlet chamber, and a movable member positioned in a control chamber coupled with the inlet and the outlet. The manifold includes a valve actuator, an inlet port that connects with the inlet chamber, an outlet port that connects with the outlet chamber, and a control port that connects the valve actuator with the control chamber to cause the movable member to change from a sealed state that prevents fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet to an unsealed state that allows fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet responsive to operation of the valve actuator.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logements; Matériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
F16K 31/365 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et dans lesquels il y a alimentation constante du moteur à fluide par le fluide provenant de la canalisation le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme
F16K 31/40 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et dans lesquels il y a alimentation constante du moteur à fluide par le fluide provenant de la canalisation avec un organe actionné électriquement dans la décharge du moteur
71.
Antifreeze formulations and sprinkler systems comprising improved antifreezes
Antifreezes are provided for deployment in wet sprinkler systems located in cold environments. The antifreezes allow for the wet sprinkler system to be actuated under temperatures below 32° F. Wet sprinklers, sprinkler systems, methods of providing for the control, suppression and/or extinguishment of a fire that occur in a cold environment, and methods of preventing wet sprinklers from freezing also are provided. The sprinklers, sprinkler systems and methods can be used in residential, commercial and storage settings.
Systems and methods described herein are directed to a sprinkler to provide fire protection. The sprinkler system can include a deflector portion, a head portion, a thermal trigger portion, a trigger seat, or a tubular outer structure. The tubular outer structure can define an internal water flow channel. The water flow channel can extend along a longitudinal axis between an inlet and an outlet. The trigger seat can include a tubular exterior. The tubular exterior can be coupled with the tubular outer structure. The trigger seat can include a component. The component can occlude a flow of fluid through the dry pendent sprinkler assembly. The component can maintain the thermal trigger portion in position. At least one portion of the tubular exterior of the trigger seat can protrude into the water flow channel at an angle towards the longitudinal axis.
A sprinkler system includes a sprinkler, a fitting, and a gasket. The sprinkler includes a body having an inlet end and an opening, at least one flange extending radially outward from the body and positioned between the inlet end and the opening, and a sprinkler engagement member positioned between the at least one flange and the inlet end. The fitting includes an inner wall defining a fitting engagement member that couples with the sprinkler engagement member, an inner wall edge extending radially outward from the inner wall, and an end wall extending from the inner wall edge to an outer edge. The gasket is received between the at least one flange, the end wall, and the inner wall edge to seal the sprinkler with the fitting.
An injection mold for producing a sprinkler head part and related injection molding methods are described. The sprinkler head part includes a first, second, third and fourth mold portions. The first and second mold portions include first and second shaping elements structured to cooperatively form a body including a substantially cylindrical portion and a substantially planar portion, and two frame arms extending from the substantially planar portion of the body. The third mold portion includes a shaping element structured to form an orifice in the body of the sprinkler head. The fourth mold portion includes a shaping element structured to form a cross member connecting the two frame arms. The injection methods include injecting a composite material in molten form into the mold to form the molded sprinkler head part. The composite material includes thermoplastic polymeric resin and a plurality of reinforcing fibers dispersed in the resin.
B29C 45/00 - Moulage par injection, c. à d. en forçant un volume déterminé de matière à mouler par une buse d'injection dans un moule fermé; Appareils à cet effet
An aqueous composition, which can be diluted with an aqueous diluent to provide a foam precursor composition, is provided. The foam precursor composition can be aerated to form a firefighting foam. The present aqueous firefighting compositions include a surfactant mixture containing a siloxane-based surfactant together with one or more of a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and a zwitterionic surfactant. The aqueous firefighting compositions also include a polysaccharide thickener and an organic solvent, such as an alkylene glycol, glycerol and/or a glycol ether.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A grate assembly includes a grate and a nozzle. The grate includes a nozzle aperture. The nozzle is received by the nozzle aperture. The nozzle includes a base and a baffle coupled to the base. The base and the baffle define a plurality of flow paths. The nozzle also includes a deflector ring removably positioned between the baffle and the base. The deflector ring includes a body that defines a spray outlet, wherein the body allows fluid flow through one or more flow paths aligned with the spray outlet and prevents fluid flow through the remaining flow.
A62C 31/05 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties
B05B 1/04 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p.ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de forme plane, p.ex. en forme d'éventail, en forme de lame
B05B 1/14 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p.ex. des déflecteurs fixes; Dispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p.ex. pour produire une turbulence
B05B 15/625 - Aménagements pour le maintien des appareils de pulvérisation, p.ex. ventouses pour accrochage conçus pour être placés sur le sol
B05B 15/65 - Aménagements de montage pour la liaison fluide de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de ses sorties aux conduits d’écoulement
A coupling assembly includes a sprinkler and a fitting. The sprinkler includes an inlet end defining a sprinkler interface on a protrusion. The fitting extends from a first end that receives the pipe to a second end that includes a fitting interface. The inlet end of the sprinkler couples with the second end and the fitting interface of the fitting couples with the sprinkler interface. The fitting interface and the sprinkler interface limit rotation of the sprinkler relative to the fitting and form a fluid seal between the fitting and the sprinkler.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
79.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HOLLOW SPRINKLER BUTTONS WITH RIDGES
A sprinkler button includes a body and a wall extending from the body. The body includes a ridge and one or more cavities defined by the ridge and extending into the body. The body defines a hollow chamber on an opposite side of the body from the one or more cavities. The wall includes one or more tabs.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
81.
ELECTRONIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN RESTAURANTS
A global fire suppression system includes a primary controller, and a plurality of local fire suppression systems. Each local fire suppression system includes a secondary controller coupled to the primary controller, at least one detection device coupled to the secondary controller, and at least one release device coupled to the secondary controller. Each secondary controller is configured to act as the primary controller should the local fire suppression system become isolated from the primary controller.
A differential pressure monitoring system includes a differential pressure monitoring device and at least one client device. The differential pressure monitoring device includes a water pressure sensor that detects a water pressure at an inlet of the dry pipe valve, a valve air pressure sensor that detects an air pressure at an outlet of the dry pipe valve, and a control circuit that computes a ratio of the water pressure and the air pressure, predicts whether a valve tripping event is expected to occur based on the computed ratio, and in response to predicting that the valve tripping event is expected to occur, provides a prediction that the valve tripping event is expected to occur for remedial action. The system includes at least one client device that receives the prediction from the control circuit and presents display data regarding the prediction.
G01M 3/04 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite
G01N 17/00 - Recherche de la résistance des matériaux aux intempéries, à la corrosion ou à la lumière
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A sprinkler includes a body, a button, and a spring. The body includes an opening and a shoulder arranged around a sprinkler axis. The spring including an aperture that receives the button, a first spring surface, and a second spring surface. At least one of (i) the shoulder includes a first extension that contacts the first spring surface and (ii) the button includes a second extension that contacts the second spring surface.
A fire suppression system includes a pipe system in communication with a fluid supply, a connector, at least one adapter pipe, and a sprinkler. The pipe system includes a first pipe and a second pipe that define a fluid supply axis oriented at an angle relative to a floor below the first pipe and the second pipe. The connector includes a connector inlet engaged with the first pipe, a connector outlet engaged with the second pipe, and an adapter outlet in communication with the connector inlet and the connector outlet. The at least one adapter pipe is engaged with the adapter outlet of the connector. The sprinkler is coupled with the at least one adapter pipe such that a spray pattern of fluid outputted by the sprinkler is oriented to correspond with a target orientation of the spray pattern.
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c. à d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A communication system includes a first radio frequency identification (RFID) device coupled to a sensor that monitors a fire condition and a second RFID device. The first RFID device includes at least one first antenna that receives a fire detection signal from the sensor, and a processing circuit that causes the at least one first antenna to transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal corresponding to the fire detection signal through an internal volume of a pipe coupled to a fluid source. The second RFID device includes at least one second antenna that receives the RF signal through the internal volume of the pipe. The second RFID device controls operation of a fluid distribution device responsive to receiving the indication of the fire detection signal.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/10 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
F16K 31/06 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un aimant
A modular fire suppression unit includes a housing, an off-gas detector, a fire suppression apparatus, and a controller. The off-gas detector is provided within the housing and is configured to obtain air samples and detect a presence of off-gas in each air sample. The fire suppression apparatus is provided within the housing and configured to provide a fire suppression agent to a space. The controller is provided within the housing and is configured to receive signals from the off-gas detector indicating whether off-gas is detected in each of the air samples. The controller is also configured to activate the fire suppression apparatus to provide the fire suppression agent to the space in response to detecting off-gas in one or more of the air samples. The modular fire suppression unit is configured to be coupled to a sidewall of an enclosure.
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
G08B 17/117 - Déclenchement par la présence de fumée ou de gaz en utilisant un dispositif de détection pour des gaz spécifiques, p.ex. des produits de combustion, produits par l'incendie
H01M 50/383 - Moyens pare-flammes ou moyens de prévention de l’allumage
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
A rotating conduit assembly for a fire suppression system includes a first conduit configured to fluidly coupled with a fluid source, a second conduit, and a rotatable coupling. The rotatable coupling is configured to rotatably couple the first conduit with the second conduit. The rotatable coupling includes a first annular member fixedly coupled with the first conduit, a second annular member fixedly coupled with the second conduit, an inner sleeve, an annular seal, and a rotational actuator. The inner sleeve extends between the first annular member and the second annular member. The annular seal is disposed between the inner sleeve and the second annular member and is configured to provide a fluidic seal between the inner sleeve and the second annular member. The rotational actuator is disposed radially outward from the inner sleeve and configured to rotate the first annular member relative to the second annular member.
A nozzle includes an inlet end having one or more inlet apertures and an outlet end having one or more outlet apertures. The nozzle includes a body member that extends between the inlet end and the outlet end. In some embodiments, the nozzle includes a central member that extends centrally through the body member. The nozzle includes an end member fixedly coupled with the central member at the outlet end. The nozzle includes a slidable member translatably coupled with the central member. The slidable member is configured to direct fluid that flows through the body member outwards towards an inner surface of the body member and translation of the slidable member adjusts a K-factor of the nozzle.
A62C 31/03 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie réglables, p.ex. depuis la pulvérisation jusqu'au jet concentré ou vice-versa
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B05B 1/30 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour commander un débit, p.ex. à l'aide de conduits de section réglable
B05B 12/08 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation sensibles à l'état du liquide ou d'un autre matériau fluide expulsé, du milieu ambiant ou de la cible
A fire suppression system for a vehicle includes a housing, multiple battery cells positioned within the housing, an off-gas detector, and a controller. The off-gas detector is provided within the housing and is configured to detect a presence of off-gas in the housing. The controller is configured to receive signals from the off-gas detector indicating whether off-gas is detected in the housing, and activate a fire suppression apparatus to provide fire suppressant agent to any of an exterior or interior of the housing in response to detecting off-gas in the housing.
H01M 50/383 - Moyens pare-flammes ou moyens de prévention de l’allumage
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p.ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p.ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/249 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p.ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p.ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
A tire protection sprinkler including a frame body having an inlet, an outlet, defining an internal passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet along a sprinkler axis. A dome shaped deflector member is centered, axially aligned with the sprinkler axis, and spaced from the outlet. The deflector member has an outer surface and an inner surface that preferably includes: a peripheral region, a central region and an intermediate region. The intermediate region includes a primary deflecting surface, and a secondary deflecting surface that is surrounded by the primary deflecting surface The deflector member provides for generation of a non-circular spray pattern defined by four zones of fluid density concentrically formed about the sprinkler axis.
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p.ex. des déflecteurs fixes; Dispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
A62C 37/14 - Moyens de déchargement, p.ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à récipients susceptibles de se briser
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
System and method relates to a firewater monitor brake system, comprising a vertical locking disc collar adapted to be affixed externally or internally to a horizontal swivel of a firewater monitor system; a horizontal locking disc collar adapted to be affixed externally or internally to a vertical swivel of the firewater monitor system; a vertical brake mount adapted to be affixed to a horizontal swivel mounting pad of the firewater monitor system; a horizontal brake mount adapted to be affixed to a vertical swivel mounting pad of the firewater monitor system; a vertical brake system; wherein the vertical brake system is affixed to the vertical brake mount such that a portion of the vertical brake system is disposed around a portion of the vertical locking disc collar; a horizontal brake system, wherein the horizontal brake system is affixed to the horizontal brake mount such that a portion of the horizontal brake system is disposed around a portion of the horizontal locking disc collar; and a master cylinder adapted to be affixed to a tiller bar of the firewater monitor system, wherein the master cylinder is connected to and/or coupled to a lever system and wherein the master cylinder is connected to and or coupled to the vertical brake system and/or the horizontal brake system via an actuation system. Methods for making and using the system are also disclosed.
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p.ex. supports
F16L 27/08 - Raccords réglables; Raccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées permettant un réglage ou déplacement uniquement autour de l'axe de l'un des tuyaux
B60T 1/00 - Aménagements des éléments de freinage, c. à d. des parties de ceux-ci dans lesquelles se produit l'effet de freinage
B60T 13/74 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissance; Systèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p.ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec entraînement ou assistance électrique
92.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INCLUDING NOZZLE WITH MULTIPLE SPRAY ANGLES
A method for suppressing a fire including providing a fire suppression system including at least one nozzle within a hazard area, activating the fire suppression system in response to detecting a potential fire within the hazard area, and releasing a fire suppression agent toward the hazard area through the at least one nozzle at a spray angle defined between outermost edges of fire suppression agent when released through the at least one nozzle. The spray angle is a first spray angle for a first time period. The method further including releasing the fire suppression agent toward the hazard area through the at least one nozzle at a second spray angle, greater than the first spray angle, for a second time period.
A corridor sprinkler includes a frame, a seal, a thermally-responsive trigger, and a deflector. The frame defines a passageway between an inlet and an outlet along a longitudinal axis, the passageway having a nominal K-factor greater than or equal to 8.0. The seal is coupled with the outlet to prevent fluid flow out of the passageway while the seal is in an unactuated state. The thermally-responsive trigger changes the seal from the unactuated state to an actuated state to allow fluid to flow out of the passageway. The deflector is coupled with the frame and distributes fluid received at the inlet at a pressure of between 8 psi and 250 psi and through the passageway to provide a coverage area of between 220 square feet and 400 square feet and a polygonal spray pattern with a long axis length of between 28 feet to 36 feet.
A rotational coupling including a bearing assembly including a first race rotatably coupled to a second race, wherein the first race is configured to receive a plurality of first fasteners to couple the first race and the bearing assembly to a fluid supply. The rotational coupling also including a connection flange coupled to the second race and configured to receive a plurality of second fasteners to couple the connection flange to the second race. The second race includes a first side facing the connection flange and a second side opposite the first side and facing the first race, wherein the second race includes at least one access aperture configured to enable access to the plurality of first fasteners from the first side to removably couple the bearing assembly to the fluid supply.
F16C 19/06 - Paliers à contact de roulement pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement avec roulements à billes essentiellement du même calibre, en une ou plusieurs rangées circulaires pour charges radiales principalement avec une seule rangée de billes
F16C 35/04 - Supports rigides de paliers; Corps de paliers, p.ex. calottes, couvercles dans le cas de roulements à billes ou à rouleaux
F16C 33/58 - Chemins de roulement; Bagues de roulement
An electronic accelerator includes a pressure sensor, a first control valve, and a control circuit. The pressure sensor detects a pressure in a fluid supply line between a fluid supply and at least one sprinkler head. The first control valve is coupled to a second control valve that when open permits fluid to flow from the fluid supply to the at least one sprinkler head. The control circuit receives the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, determines the at least one sprinkler head to be open based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and in response causes the first control valve to open to reduce a chamber pressure in a chamber of the second control valve to cause the second control valve to open to permit fluid to flow from the fluid supply through the fluid supply line to the at least one sprinkler head.
An aqueous fire-fighting composition includes a sugar component, anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, organic solvent and polysaccharide thickener is provided. The composition does not contain any amine oxide or nonionic surfactants and is substantially free of fluorinated compounds. Methods of using the composition to form a firefighting foam and fighting a fire with the firefighting foam are also provided.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
An aqueous fire-fighting foam concentrate includes a sugar component including a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof; a polysaccharide thickener; a surfactant component selected from an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant, a water-miscible organic solvent; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
An aqueous concentrate, which can be diluted with an aqueous diluent to form a foam precursor composition, is provided. The foam precursor composition may be aerated to form a firefighting foam. The aqueous firefighting composition includes a sugar component; a surfactant component, which includes one or more of an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant; polysaccharide thickener, which includes succinoglycan; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A method of fighting a fire, the method includes aerating a firefighting foam composition to form an areated firefighting foam; administering the aerated firefighting foam to a fire or applying the aerated firefighting foam to a surface of a volatile flammable liquid; wherein: the firefighting foam composition includes a sugar component comprising a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof; a polysaccharide thickener; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a water-miscible organic solvent; and at least about 30 wt. % water.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
100.
Fire-fighting foam composition with microfibrous cellulose
An aqueous fire-fighting composition includes a surfactant component that includes an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and a suspension agent comprising microfibrous cellulose. The suspension agent may include a water-soluble oligosaccharide and/or polysaccharide co-agent together with the microfibrous cellulose. The fire-fighting composition may also include one or more of a sugar component, organic solvent and a polysaccharide thickener, and be substantially free of fluorinated additives.
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p.ex. de la mousse
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
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