A thermal runaway detection and prevention system. The system comprises one or more thermopiles configured to measure one or more thermal characteristics of a monitored area, and a controller having one or more processors and a memory storing instruction that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations may comprise identifying the one or more thermopiles in the monitored area, and receiving, from the one or more thermopiles, thermal signals relating to one or more measured thermal characteristics of the monitored area. The operations may also comprise detecting, based on the thermal signals, a potential thermal runaway event, and initiating a control decision in response to detecting the potential thermal runaway event.
A method of extinguishing or abating a lithium battery fire includes administering to the lithium battery fire a firefighting composition including a surfactant component including one or more non-ionic surfactants; a polysaccharide component; and water.
An activation unit for a fire suppression system includes a body and a shuttle. The body defines an inner volume and is configured to couple with a fire suppression agent source at an inlet, an outlet conduit at an outlet, and further includes a pressure port. The shuttle is disposed within the inner volume. The shuttle is translatable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the outlet is sealed shut and in the second position, the outlet is fluidly coupled with the fire suppression agent source through the inlet and the inner volume. The shuttle is configured to transition out of the first position and into the second position responsive to a decrease in pressure at the pressure port. The pressure port is fluidly coupled with a chamber defined by the shuttle and the inner volume.
A62C 37/38 - 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
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 35/10 - Réservoirs se brisant ou s'ouvrant sous l'action des flammes ou de la chaleur
A62C 13/62 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi avec un seul récipient sous pression permanente
A62C 13/76 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi - Détails ou accessoires
F03D 80/00 - MÉCANISMES MOTEURS À VENT - Détails, composants ou accessoires non prévus dans les groupes
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p.ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
Systems and methods herein are directed to a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly can include a first bracket portion, a second bracket portion, or a sliding mechanism. The first bracket portion can include a first end with a first protruding portion, a second protruding portion, and an opening that extends between the first and second protruding portions, or a second end. The opening can receive a portion of a flexible hose assembly. The second end can receive a portion of a lateral support bar. The second bracket portion can be slidably coupled with the first bracket portion through the sliding mechanism by a pin. The sliding mechanism can include an aperture to receive the pin. The sliding mechanism can move in a lateral direction between the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion of the first end of the first bracket portion about the pin within the aperture.
F16L 3/10 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p.ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection fractionnés, c. à d. à deux éléments en prise avec le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
A fire suppression device includes a tank storing a fire suppressant agent and a compressed gas. A valve is fluidly coupled to a syphon tube in the tank and can open and release the fire suppressant agent. The syphon tube includes an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, a first flow passage extending between the inlet aperture and the outlet aperture in fluid communication with the fire suppressant agent, and at least one mixing orifice extending through a wall of the syphon tube downstream of the inlet aperture. a second flow passage is defined by the at least one mixing orifice in fluid communication with the compressed gas. When the valve is open, the fire suppressant agent flows through the first passage and the compressed gas flows through the second passage such that compressed gas atomizes the fire suppressant agent, forming atomized fire suppressant agent.
A62C 13/68 - 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 la substance extinctrice
A62C 13/76 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi - Détails ou accessoires
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 13/64 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi avec un seul récipient sous pression permanente la substance extinctrice étant déchargée au moyen d'une soupape
6.
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
7.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SUPPORT CUPS FOR CONCEALED SPRINKLERS
A concealed sprinkler includes a body, a seal, an activation element, a deflector, and a cup. The body includes a passageway having an inlet and an outlet, and defines a longitudinal axis through the inlet and the outlet. The seal couples with the outlet. The activation element couples with the seal and changes state responsive to a fire condition to allow the seal to be displaced from the outlet. The deflector is coupled with the body and positioned along the longitudinal axis. The cup is coupled with the body and includes a first wall that extends from a first point that contacts the body to a second point outward from the first point, a second wall that extends from the second point, and an engagement member that extends to a fourth point at a distance from the third point.
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
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
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
An aqueous fluorine-free, fire-fighting composition including monosaccharide sugar and/or sugar alcohol, aliphatic anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, water-miscible organic solvent, and optionally alkanolamine, is provided. The fire-fighting composition commonly does not contain any amine oxide surfactant, nonionic surfactant, or polysaccharide thickener.
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 bursting capsule includes a hollow cavity completely enclosed and delimited by a vessel wall that includes a frangible material, a rupturing fluid disposed in the hollow cavity, an electrical conductor disposed on the vessel wall, and a conformal coating on at least a portion of the electrical conductor.
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
A fire suppression system includes a water line, a foam concentrate line, and a ratio flow controller fluidly coupled to each of the water line and the foam concentrate line at respective first and second inlets. The ratio flow controller controls a ratio of water and foam concentrate within a water and foam solution flowing out of the ratio flow controller. The system also includes a first bypass line fluidly coupled between the water line and the foam concentrate line and a second bypass line fluidly coupled to the foam concentrate line at a third position disposed upstream of the second position. The first bypass line facilitates water flow from the water line at a first position upstream of the first inlet to a second position upstream of the second inlet, and the second bypass facilitates foam concentrate flow from the foam concentrate line into a reservoir.
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 fire suppression system includes a container of fire suppressant, a nozzle positioned to direct the fire suppressant from the container towards a hazard, and an actuator configured to cause the fire suppressant to pass from the container to the nozzle. The system also includes a user interface, a controller coupled to the actuator and the user interface, a first sensor coupled to the controller and configured to provide first data indicating the presence of a fire, and a second sensor coupled to the controller and configured to provide second data indicating an internal characteristic of the controller. The controller is configured to identify an event base on the first or second data, control the actuator if the event is a fire, control the user interface to provide a notification if the event is a fault, and record second data to a storage device.
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 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A tank assembly for a fire suppression system includes a storage tank to store a fire suppressant, a valve coupled with the storage tank, the valve to release the fire suppressant, an actuator, and a booster actuator coupled with the valve and the actuator. The booster actuator includes a body, an actuation pin to translate from a first position to a second position responsive to an input force from the actuator, one or more springs in the body; and one or more cam assemblies coupled with the body and are configured to engage with the actuation pin. Responsive to translation of the actuation pin from the first position to the second position, the cam assemblies release the springs, thereby releasing energy in the body that increases an output force of the booster actuator relative to the input force from the actuator.
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/38 - 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
A62C 13/76 - Extincteurs portatifs sous pression permanente ou mis sous pression immédiatement avant l'emploi - Détails ou accessoires
A fire-fighting composition includes an aqueous fire-fighting foam concentrate comprising a polysaccharide thickener and a mineral component comprising mica. An aqueous fire-fighting foam concentrate includes a sugar component; a polysaccharide thickener; a mineral component comprising mica; a surfactant component including 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
16.
CONTROLLED SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STORAGE FIRE PROTECTION
Fire protection systems and methods for ceiling-only high-piled storage protection. The systems and methods include a fluid distribution, detection and control sub-systems to identify one or more fluid distribution devices for controlled operation to address a 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
An aqueous fire-fighting foam concentrate includes a disaccharide sugar; a surfactant component selected from an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; a water-miscible organic solvent; at least about 30 wt% water; and optionally includes a polysaccharide thickener and/or a nonionic surfactant. The fire-fighting foam concentrate does not include a monosaccharide sugar and does not include a eutectic solvent.
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
At least one aspect is directed to a sprinkler protection device. The sprinkler protection device can include a first surface extending from a first end to a second end. The sprinkler protection device can include at least one edge extending along the first surface between the first end and the second end. The sprinkler protection device can include a plurality of ribs extending in a first direction outward from the first surface, at least one rib of the plurality of ribs proximate the at least one edge.
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
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
C08L 101/00 - Compositions contenant des composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés
A vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a hazard coupled to the chassis, and a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system includes a tank configured to contain a volume of fire suppressant, a nozzle having an outlet at least selectively fluidly coupled to the tank and configured to release a spray of the fire suppressant therefrom, and an activator configured to selectively release the fire suppressant from the tank such that at least a portion of the fire suppressant passes through the outlet of the nozzle. The nozzle is oriented such that the spray is directed toward the hazard. The nozzle is positioned less than 8 inches away from 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 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
B60P 1/04 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement avec un mouvement de basculement de l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge
20.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF TORQUE LIMITING SPRINKLER INSTALLATION TOOLS
A sprinkler installation tool includes a first member, a second member, and at least one bearing. The first member defines an axis and include a first surface transverse to the axis. The first surface includes at least one first opening. The second member includes a second member including a second surface in contact with the first surface. The second surface includes at least one second opening. The at least one bearing is between the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening to engage the at least one first opening and the at least one second opening such that a torque applied to the first member to cause the first member to rotate about the axis relative to the second member causes the second member to rotate with the first member responsive to the torque being less than a target torque of rotation of a sprinkler.
A pilot valve can include an inlet chamber, a diaphragm chamber coupled with the inlet chamber, a drain chamber coupled with the diaphragm chamber, a diaphragm, a pilot channel coupled with the inlet chamber, and an actuator in the pilot channel. The diaphragm can be movable between a closed position to prevent fluid flow between the inlet chamber and the drain chamber and an open position to allow fluid flow between the inlet chamber and the drain chamber. The actuator can selectively allow fluid flow out of the pilot channel through a port coupled with the pilot channel to movement of the diaphragm.
A62C 35/60 - Réseaux de conduites humides, c. à d. contenant la substance extinctrice même lorqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
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
22.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF BATTERY DEFORMATION
A battery pack comprising a housing defining a volume. The battery pack includes a battery module arranged within the housing, where the battery module comprises a plurality of battery cells configured to provide an electrical output. The battery pack includes a first detector positioned within the battery module proximate to the plurality of battery cells, where the first detector is configured to detect a deformation of one of the plurality of battery cells to identify a potential thermal runaway.
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
G01B 11/16 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur optique de déformation
G01B 17/04 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de vibrations infrasonores, sonores ou ultrasonores pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. par corde vibrante
G01B 21/32 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide
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
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 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 method of fighting a fire, the method 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 surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, optionally a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; an aliphatic alcohol-based component comprising at least two compounds selected from C8-C14-aliphatic alcohols and ethoxylates of C10-C14-aliphatic alcohols having an average of no more than about 6 ethylene oxide units; 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
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A fire exposure protection sprinkler assembly includes a fluid supply line configured to provide fire exposure protection fluid and a fire exposure protection sprinkler. The fire exposure protection sprinkler includes a body coupled to the fluid supply line and configured to receive the fire exposure protection fluid, a sealing assembly configured to unseal in response to a fire such that fire exposure protection fluid may flow, a housing having a pair of legs arranged opposite the housing of each other and having an aperture, and a deflection assembly having a pair of guide pins coupled to a deflector and the housing and disposed within each of the apertures of the legs, wherein the deflection assembly is configured to extend from the housing, wherein the deflection assembly is configured to receive the flow of the fire exposure protection fluid while extending from the housing.
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 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 firefighting foam concentrate having a sugar component including a monosaccharide sugar, a sugar alcohol, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and a suspension agent including microfibrillated cellulose and an oligosaccharide, a polysaccharide, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein 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
29.
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.
A method of fighting a fire, the method 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 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
A fire 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 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
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
A method of fighting a fire 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 at least about 50 wt. % of a monosaccharide, sugar alcohol, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; a surfactant component comprising an anionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant; and a suspension agent comprising microfibrillated cellulose.
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
Systems and methods herein are directed to determining a dry sprinkler system. The methods can include receiving. via a data processing system, a plurality of inputs based on conditions at a plurality of locations of a dry sprinkler system configuration. The method can include determining, via the data processing system, a discharge time of a fire suppressing fluid to a sprinkler based on the plurality of inputs. The identified dry sprinkler system configuration can include a network of pipes having a dry portion. a wet portion fluidly coupled with a dry portion. or a fluid flow control valve separating the wet portion from the dry portion. The sprinkler can be fluidly coupled with the dry portion of the network of pipes. The sprinkler can receive the fire suppressing fluid from the wet portion of the network of pipes.
G06F 30/28 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant la dynamique des fluides, p.ex. les équations de Navier-Stokes ou la dynamique des fluides numérique [DFN]
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c. à d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
34.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING TEMPERATURE IN A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
A temperature monitoring apparatus includes a temperature sensor and a control circuit. The temperature sensor detects a temperature of a piping system, such as a temperature of water in the piping system. The control circuit includes one or more processors and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the control circuit to determine whether water in the piping system is expected to freeze based on the indication of the temperature, predict whether a valve tripping event is expected to occur based on determining that the water in the piping system is expected to freeze, and in response to predicting that the valve tripping event is expected to occur, provide a prediction that the valve tripping event is expected to occur for remedial action.
A fire suppression nozzle includes a first support plate, a conduit including an inlet and an outlet, and a baffle made of a porous material extending from the first support plate and at least partially surrounding the outlet to form an interior in fluid communication with the outlet and an end opening. The conduit is configured to receive an inert gas at the inlet and provide the inert gas to the interior of the baffle via the outlet such that the inert gas exits the outlet and passes at least partially through the baffle. The nozzle includes a sound absorbing member extending across the end opening to at least partially enclose the interior, and also includes a sound absorbing insert composed of a sound absorbing material and a second support plate arranged against an outer face of the sound absorbing insert and coupled to the first support plate.
A62C 31/05 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
F15B 21/00 - Caractéristiques communes des systèmes de manœuvre utilisant des fluides; Systèmes de manœuvre à pression ou parties constitutives de ces systèmes, non couverts par l'un quelconque des autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
Fire protection systems and methods are provided. The system can include a controller communicably coupled with a detector. The controller can receive an input signal from the detector. The detector can be disposed at a location of a space. The input signal can indicate an active hazard event. The controller can determine a speed and a direction of an airflow in the space. The controller can determine an offset for the active hazard event. The offset can be based on at least one of the speed and the direction of the airflow. The controller can provide an actuation command to a sprinkler based on the input signal received from the detector and based on the offset for the active hazard event.
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 fire suppression system includes a first suppressant container and a second suppressant container each containing fire suppressant, a conduit fluidly coupled to the first suppressant container and the second suppressant container, a pressure regulator fluidly coupled to the conduit and configured to receive the fire suppressant from the conduit at a first pressure and supply the fire suppressant at a second pressure lower than the first pressure, and a valve fluidly coupled to the pressure regulator and configured to selectively supply the fire suppressant to a hazard.
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
40.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION IN A CORRIDOR
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 pipe fitting includes a body, a first connector on a first side of the body, and a second connector on a second side of the body. The first connector, the body, and the second connector form an internal passageway along an axis between a first port of the first connector and a second port of the sprinkler connector. The first port is shaped to have a concave curvature relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis and extending through the internal passageway.
A62C 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16L 41/06 - Installation de prises de branchement sur les parois de tuyaux, c. à d. établissement de dérivations sur tuyaux pendant qu'ils transportent des fluides; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des moyens de fixation qui embrassent le tuyau
F16L 41/12 - Raccordements des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, dans lesquels l'axe du tuyau est perpendiculaire au plan de la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau utilisant des moyens de fixation qui entourent le tuyau
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
43.
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
44.
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
51.
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
53.
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
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
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.
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
A firefighting composition includes a sugar component and a salt component, the salt component including potassium formate, potassium formate hydrate, potassium acetate, magnesium sulfate, ammonium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, ammonium chloride, or a mixture of any two or more thereof.
A firefighting composition includes a glycol ether, water, and mixture comprising two or more selected from the group consisting of a glycol, an ethoxylated acetylenic diol surfactant, a quaternary silicone surfactant, and an ethoxylated polydimethylsiloxane.
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 5/04 - Position de source déterminée par plusieurs radiogoniomètres espacés
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
66.
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 21/06 - Raccords avec manchon ou douille avec manchon ou segment fractionné bridé autour des extrémités du tuyau
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
67.
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 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
A fire suppression system for a vehicle includes a fire detection device, a tank, a nozzle, and an activator. The fire detection device is configured to detect a fire in a hazard area. The activator is configured to selectively release during a single-agent phase the fire suppressant contained in the tank such that after the first tank is substantially emptied at least a portion of the pressurized gas passes through the outlet of the nozzle and floods the hazard area.
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 37/38 - 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
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
Systems and methods for supplying fire suppressant to fire suppressant systems and apparatus using a collapsible container can include providing a tank configured to receive a tank volume of fire suppressant, a nozzle configured to release a spray of the fire suppressant therefrom, and an activator configured to selectively fluidly couple the nozzle to the tank such that at least a portion of the fire suppressant passes through the nozzle, providing, in an expanded position, a container including a fill volume of fire suppressant and movable between the expanded position wherein the container occupies a first volume of space and a collapsed position wherein the container occupies a second volume of space smaller than the first volume, transferring, from the container, the fire suppressant to the tank, and moving the container from the expanded position to the collapsed position.
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 37/38 - 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
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 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.
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
78.
SYSTEMS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION WITH ENCAPSULATED SUPPRESSANT AGENT
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
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 fire suppression system for a vehicle includes a fire detection device, a tank, a nozzle, and an activator. The fire detection device is configured to detect a fire in a hazard area. The activator is configured to selectively release during a single-agent phase the liquid fire suppressant contained in the tank such that at least a portion of the liquid fire suppressant passes through the outlet of the nozzle in response to the fire detection device detecting the fire.
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 37/38 - 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
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 system can include a data processing system comprising one or more processors, coupled with memory, to generate a three dimensional graphic representation of a kitchen and cause a display device of a user device to display the three dimensional graphic representation of the kitchen. The data processing system can receive, from the user device, a user configuration of appliances for the kitchen via the three dimensional graphic representation of the kitchen. The data processing system can determine, based on the user configuration of the appliances for the kitchen, a configuration for fire suppression equipment, the fire suppression equipment configured to respond to an emergency associated with the appliances for the kitchen. The data processing system can cause the three dimensional graphic representation of the kitchen to include representations of the fire suppression equipment.
G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p.ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
G06F 30/18 - Conception de réseaux, p.ex. conception basée sur les aspects topologiques ou d’interconnexion des systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau, électricité ou gaz, de tuyauterie, de chauffage, ventilation et climatisation [CVC], ou de systèmes de câblage
G06F 30/12 - CAO géométrique caractérisée par des moyens d’entrée spécialement adaptés à la CAO, p.ex. interfaces utilisateur graphiques [UIG] spécialement adaptées à la CAO
G06T 17/20 - Description filaire, p.ex. polygonalisation ou tessellation
A62C 37/38 - 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
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
G06F 111/18 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES - Détails concernant les techniques de conception assistée par ordinateur utilisant la réalité virtuelle ou augmentée
A battery system includes a housing defining a volume, and a battery module arranged within the housing, where the battery module includes a plurality of battery cells configured to provide an electrical output. The battery system also includes a cooling system having a cooling channel, the cooling channel configured to pass within the battery module and is arranged adjacent the plurality of battery cells, where the cooling channel is configured to facilitate temperature control of the battery module. The battery system also includes a suppression system having a suppressant, where the suppression system is configured to provide the suppressant to the battery module to mitigate a thermal runaway event.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/242 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
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 35/68 - Réseaux de conduites - Détails, p.ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
A battery pack comprising a housing defining a volume and a battery module arranged within the housing, where the battery module comprises a plurality of battery cells configured to provide an electrical output. The battery pack comprising a suppressant canister having a suppressant and positioned within the battery module proximate to the plurality of battery cells, where the suppressant canister is configured to provide the suppressant to the battery module to mitigate a thermal runaway.
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
A62C 35/10 - Réservoirs se brisant ou s'ouvrant sous l'action des flammes ou de la chaleur
A62C 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
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
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
86.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPRESSION AND SECUREMENT OF BATTERY MODULES
A container system includes a container, and a canister. The container defines an inner volume. Multiple modules are positioned within the inner volume. The modules include multiple battery cells. The canister is configured to store liquid CO2. The canister is removably fluidly coupled with the inner volume of the container. The canister is configured to discharge the liquid CO2 into the inner volume to suppress and freeze the battery cells prior to physical opening of the container.
H01M 50/24 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p.ex. de la corrosion
H01M 50/609 - Moyens ou procédés pour le remplissage en liquide, p.ex. avec des électrolytes
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
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
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 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
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
88.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR BATTERIES WITH MULTIPLE STAGES
A container system includes a shipping container including multiple battery cells and a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system includes multiple fire suppressant containers and processing circuitry. The fire suppressant containers are each configured to store fire suppressant and discharge the fire suppressant to a coverage area of the shipping container. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain detection data indicating a detection of a thermal event or a fire within the shipping container. The processing circuitry is configured to, in response to the detection of the thermal event or the fire within the shipping container, sequentially activate the fire suppressant containers to provide fire suppression according to multiple stages of fire suppression.
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 37/40 - 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 50/24 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p.ex. de la corrosion
89.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE RATE FIRE SUPPRESSION
A container system includes a container, and a suppression system. The container defines an inner volume, and battery cells positioned within the inner volume. The suppression system is configured to discharge suppressant agent into the inner volume of the container. The suppression system is configured to discharge the suppressant agent into the inner volume of the container at a variable rate in order to provide initial fire suppression, and continuous subsequent cooling of the plurality of battery cells.
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 37/40 - 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 50/24 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p.ex. de la corrosion
A battery system includes a housing assembly including an inner wall and an outer wall and a battery section. The housing assembly defines an inner volume, a distribution volume extending between the inner wall and the outer wall, the inner wall extending between the inner volume and the distribution volume, a first aperture and a second aperture each extending through the inner wall from the inner volume to the distribution volume, and an inlet fluidly coupled to the distribution volume and configured to be fluidly coupled to a supply of fire suppressant. The battery section is positioned within the inner volume.
H01M 50/24 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p.ex. de la corrosion
H01M 50/204 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules
H01M 50/664 - Fermeture ou scellement des ouvertures de remplissage Éléments de scellement temporaires, p.ex. pour l’entreposage de batteries instantanées ou de batteries d’eau de mer
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendies; Emploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A battery system including a housing defining an aperture and an internal volume, a battery section contained within the internal volume, and a seal coupled to the housing and reconfigurable from a sealed state to a ruptured state in response to a predetermined condition within the housing. In the sealed state, the seal prevents fluid from flowing through the aperture. In the ruptured state, the seal permits the fluid to flow through the aperture.
H01M 50/24 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p.ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries de leur environnement, p.ex. de la corrosion
H01M 50/383 - Moyens pare-flammes ou moyens de prévention de l’allumage
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
94.
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
95.
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
96.
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
