A fire-fighting system includes a fluid monitor that includes a fluid outlet and is selectively moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The system further includes a controller configured to receive a request to direct a fluid flow from the fluid monitor towards a desired target area, determine whether the fluid monitor is in a proper position to direct the fluid flow toward the target area, and control the fluid flow from the fluid monitor through the fluid outlet based on the determination.
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/24 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie fixées à des échelles, des perches, des tours ou autres constructions, avec ou sans têtes tournantes
A62C 37/10 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement
A fire-fighting system includes a pump, a nozzle for directing fluid flow from the pump, a nozzle component including a first transceiver and an indicator, a fluid line connecting the pump to the nozzle, and a discharge valve control assembly. The discharge valve control assembly includes a discharge valve controlling fluid flow between the pump and the nozzle, a pressure sensor coupled to the fluid line between the pump and the discharge valve, and a second transceiver providing communication between the nozzle component and the discharge valve control assembly. The discharge valve control assembly is configured to receive a request to charge a hose section of the fluid line and determine whether to open the discharge valve in response to receiving the request based on a fluid pressure detected by the pressure sensor.
A62C 35/68 - 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 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
4.
FIRE-FIGHTING DEVICE INCLUDING A DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM
A fire-fighting system includes a pump, a nozzle for directing fluid flow from the pump, a nozzle component including a first transceiver and an indicator, a fluid line connecting the pump to the nozzle, and a discharge valve control assembly. The discharge valve control assembly includes a discharge valve controlling fluid flow between the pump and the nozzle, a pressure sensor coupled to the fluid line between the pump and the discharge valve, and a second transceiver providing communication between the nozzle component and the discharge valve control assembly. The discharge valve control assembly is configured to receive a request to charge a hose section of the fluid line and determine whether to open the discharge valve in response to receiving the request based on a fluid pressure detected by the pressure sensor.
Briefly stated, one aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a firefighting apparatus. The firefighting apparatus includes a movable fire truck chassis and a battery array movable with the movable fire truck chassis and operatively connected to provide power for operating at least one pump of the firefighting apparatus. A pre-connect pump has a pre-connect inlet and a pre-connect outlet and is electrically powered by the battery array. A controller is operatively connected to the pre-connect pump and configured to control the pre-connect pump under a standby condition selected to maintain the firefighting apparatus in a state of readiness to pump firefighting fluid. The controller reduces a power-consumption rate of the pre-connect pump while maintaining the standby condition as compared to operating the pre-connect pump under an idle condition. The standby condition requires pumping by at least one pump within the firefighting apparatus for maintenance of the standby condition.
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
A fire-fighting system includes a fluid monitor that includes a fluid outlet and is selectively moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The system further includes a controller configured to receive a request to direct a fluid flow from the fluid monitor towards a desired target area, determine whether the fluid monitor is in a proper position to direct the fluid flow toward the target area, and control the fluid flow from the fluid monitor through the fluid outlet based on the determination.
A system includes a tool and an emergency response vehicle transitionable between a motive gear and a non-motive gear. The emergency response vehicle includes a mount for removably securing the tool to the emergency response vehicle. The system further includes a scanner coupled to the emergency response vehicle and operable to detect the tool when the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle by the mount and a controller communicatively coupled to the scanner. The system is configured to determine that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between a non-motive gear and a motive gear and in response to determining that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between the non-motive gear and the motive gear, cause the scanner to scan the emergency response vehicle for the tool to determine whether the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle.
B62K 11/00 - Motocyclettes, vélomoteurs ou scooters avec une ou deux roues
H02K 9/22 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par un matériau solide conducteur de la chaleur s'encastrant dans, ou mis en contact avec, le stator ou le rotor, p. ex. des ponts de chaleur
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
B07C 3/12 - Appareillages caractérisés par les moyens utilisés pour détecter la destination utilisant des moyens de détection électriques ou électroniques
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
B62M 7/12 - Motocycles caractérisés par la position du moteur électrique ou du moteur à combustion avec moteur à coté ou dans la roue motrice
H02K 5/02 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par le matériau les constituant
H02K 15/02 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques des corps statoriques ou rotoriques
B60L 50/50 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible
H02K 1/18 - Moyens de montage ou de fixation des parties magnétiques fixes sur ou aux structures constituant le stator
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A fire-fighting system includes a fluid monitor that includes a fluid outlet and is selectively moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The system further includes a controller configured to receive a request to direct a fluid flow from the fluid monitor towards a desired target area, determine whether the fluid monitor is in a proper position to direct the fluid flow toward the target area, and control the fluid flow from the fluid monitor through the fluid outlet based on the determination.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Computer software and hardware for controlling mechanical and electronic systems, namely an integrated water flow control system for managing the water pump, water tank, and water intakes and discharges within emergency response vehicles.
A system includes an emergency response vehicle transitionable between a motive state and a non-motive state and a tool. The tool includes an identifier and is configured to be removably secured to the emergency response vehicle. The system further includes a scanner coupled to the emergency response vehicle and operable to identify the identifier when the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle. A control module is communicatively coupled to the scanner and includes a processor and a memory storing instructions which cause the processor to determine that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between the motive state and the non-motive state, and, in response to determining that the emergency response vehicle has transitioned between the motive state and the non-motive state, cause the scanner to scan the emergency response vehicle for the identifier to determine whether the tool is secured to the emergency response vehicle.
B07C 3/12 - Appareillages caractérisés par les moyens utilisés pour détecter la destination utilisant des moyens de détection électriques ou électroniques
B62K 11/00 - Motocyclettes, vélomoteurs ou scooters avec une ou deux roues
H02K 5/02 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par le matériau les constituant
B60K 7/00 - Disposition du moteur dans ou jouxtant une roue motrice
H02K 15/02 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation des machines dynamo-électriques des corps statoriques ou rotoriques
H02K 9/22 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par un matériau solide conducteur de la chaleur s'encastrant dans, ou mis en contact avec, le stator ou le rotor, p. ex. des ponts de chaleur
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.
A62C 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Fire fighting equipment, namely, fire fighting foam controller proportioning system; Electrical control switch hardware and recorded software for controlling fire fighting monitors and water cannons
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
A dual priming system connected with a centrifugal pump to evacuate gas therefrom includes a positive displacement pump fluidly connectable with the centrifugal pump and a venturi fluidly connectable with the centrifugal pump in parallel with the positive displacement pump. The dual priming system is operational in a first mode, wherein the positive displacement pump is inactive and the venturi is activated, and a second mode, wherein the positive displacement pump is activated and the venturi is activated.
A dual priming system connected with a centrifugal pump to evacuate gas therefrom includes a positive displacement pump fluidly connectable with the centrifugal pump and a venturi fluidly connectable with the centrifugal pump in parallel with the positive displacement pump. The dual priming system is operational in a first mode, wherein the positive displacement pump is inactive and the venturi is activated, and a second mode, wherein the positive displacement pump is activated and the venturi is activated.
F04D 9/04 - Utilisation de pompes d'amorçageUtilisation de pompes de surpression pour éviter le blocage par la vapeur
F04D 7/02 - Pompes adaptées à la manipulation de liquides particuliers, p. ex. par choix de matériaux spéciaux pour les pompes ou pièces de pompe du type centrifuge
F04D 15/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation de pompes, d'installations ou de systèmes de pompage
F04D 9/06 - Utilisation de pompes d'amorçageUtilisation de pompes de surpression pour éviter le blocage par la vapeur du type à jet
A valve checker system includes a valve having a valve housing with an inlet side, an outlet side, and a valve element therebetween. The valve element is selectively and repeatably rotatable between a first closed position, wherein a seal is formed between the valve element and the valve housing, thereby substantially preventing fluid flow between the inlet and outlet sides, and an open position, wherein the seal is broken such that fluid flow is permissible between the inlet and outlet sides. The valve element is also selectively and repeatably rotatable within a discrete angle in a direction toward the open position, from the first closed position into a second closed position in which the seal is maintained between the valve element and the valve housing. A controller is operatively coupled to the valve element and configured to rotate the valve element between the first and second closed positions.
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
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
A valve checker system includes a valve having a valve housing with an inlet side, an outlet side, and a valve element therebetween. The valve element is selectively and repeatably rotatable between a first closed position, wherein a seal is formed between the valve element and the valve housing, thereby substantially preventing fluid flow between the inlet and outlet sides, and an open position, wherein the seal is broken such that fluid flow is permissible between the inlet and outlet sides. The valve element is also selectively and repeatably rotatable within a discrete angle in a direction toward the open position, from the first closed position into a second closed position in which the seal is maintained between the valve element and the valve housing. A controller is operatively coupled to the valve element and configured to rotate the valve element between the first and second closed positions.
F16K 1/22 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot comportant disque ou volet pivotant dont l'axe de rotation traverse le corps de soupape, p. ex. régulateurs à papillon
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos électriquesMoyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
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 29/00 - Dispositions pour le mouvement des corps de soupapes autre que celui d'ouverture ou de fermeture de la soupape, p. ex. pour le rodage, pour empêcher le gommage
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Fire-fighting equipment, namely, water cannons; Fire-fighting equipment, namely, fire-fighting monitors that spray foam or liquids on fires; Firefighting equipment, namely, fire hose nozzles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Fire-fighting equipment, namely, water cannons; Fire-fighting equipment, namely, fire-fighting monitors that spray foam or liquids on fires; Fire-fighting equipment, namely, fire hose nozzles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Computer software and hardware for controlling mechanical and electronic systems, namely an integrated water flow control system for managing the water pump, water tank, and water intakes and discharges within emergency response vehicles.
27.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN OPERATION OF A FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE
Systems and methods implemented as part of firefighting operations include a dual priming system having a positive displacement pump and a venturi, each of which may be active depending on the mode in which the system is operational, a BLDC motor operable in two modes depending on the rotational speed and required torque, a fire suppression system operating a bypass valve upon detecting a loss of prime from an off-board additive container, a valve checker system that rotates a valve element without opening the valve to prevent stiction and detect errors, a chemical additive system for a firefighting vehicle configured to perform an air purge after a flushing operation, and a system that uses a bypass valve and an off-board container for dispersing a decontamination solution.
A fire suppression system includes a motor and a foam pump. The foam pump is driven by the motor to inject one or more chemical additives from an off-board additive container into a discharge conduit. A bypass valve is in fluid communication with the output of the foam pump. One or more sensors are configured to measure at least one operating condition of the foam pump. A controller is in communication with the one or more sensors and is operatively connected to the bypass valve. The controller is configured to determine, based on data received from the one or more sensors regarding the at least one operating condition of the foam pump, whether the foam pump is experiencing a loss of prime, and to open the bypass valve in response. The motor may also selectively operate in one of two modes depending on the rotational speed and torque required.
H02P 6/28 - Dispositions pour la commande du courant
H02P 6/16 - Dispositions de circuits pour détecter la position
H02P 27/05 - Dispositions ou procédés pour la commande de moteurs à courant alternatif caractérisés par le type de tension d'alimentation utilisant une tension d’alimentation à fréquence variable, p. ex. tension d’alimentation d’onduleurs ou de convertisseurs utilisant une alimentation en courant alternatif à la fois pour le circuit rotorique et le circuit statorique, la fréquence d’alimentation d’au moins l’un des circuits étant variable
F04B 49/035 - Commande d'arrêt, de démarrage, de décharge ou de ralenti par clapets de dérivation
F04B 49/02 - Commande d'arrêt, de démarrage, de décharge ou de ralenti
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
G01F 23/28 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations des paramètres des ondes électromagnétiques ou acoustiques, appliquées directement au liquide ou au matériau solide fluent
G01F 1/56 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
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 truck pump flow prediction system includes a pump, an inlet pipe connected to the pump, a discharge pipe connected to the pump, an intake pressure sensor connected to the inlet pipe, a discharge pressure sensor connected to the discharge pipe, a rotational sensor associated with the pump and a central processor connected to the intake pressure sensor, the discharge pressure sensor and the rotational sensor. The intake pressure sensor is configured to detect fire suppressant inlet pressure and the discharge pressure sensor is configured to detect fire suppressant discharge pressure. The rotational sensor configured to detect a rotational speed of the pump. The central processor configured to determine a flow through the pump and into the discharge pipe based on the inlet pressure, the discharge pressure and the rotational speed.
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
G01F 1/10 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale
G01F 1/115 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en utilisant des aubes tournantes avec admission axiale avec accouplement magnétique ou électromagnétique au dispositif indicateur
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
31.
Advance lighting system for use with emergency vehicles
A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam.
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
An automatic fire hydrant water supplying system provides hydrant supply water to a fire truck having a water pump; a water pump master intake valve; a water-supply fire hose, a pressure sensor upstream of the master-intake-valve, and a water-pump control system. The automatic fire hydrant water supplying system has a remotely-controllable hydrant discharge valve connectable to the hydrant and to the fire-hose. A remotely-controllable air bleed valve is in fluid communication with the master-intake-valve and the fire-hose. The water-pump control system determines whether a pressurized volume in the fire hose upstream of the master-intake-valve input port is air or water based on a difference in density between air and water as sensed by the pressure sensor and if the pressurized volume is air causes the air to be vented to atmosphere through the air-bleed-valve before opening the master-intake-valve to provide hydrant supply water to the water pump.
An integrated operator interface for a fire suppression system is provided. The fire suppression system includes an engine, a water source, a water pump, a foam system and a compressed air system. The integrated operator interface includes a control panel including a plurality of one-touch activation controls. Each one-touch activation control is configured to cause the output of a predetermined fire suppression fluid from the fire suppression system and cause a predetermined increase in engine speed resulting in an associated increase in water pump pressure. The predetermined fire suppression fluid comprising a predetermined flow of water, a predetermined type of foamant, a predetermined concentration of the predetermined type of foamant, and a predetermined flow of compressed air.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
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 31/12 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie pour délivrer de la mousse ou de la mousse pulvérisée
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device includes a remote component having a touch sensitive screen configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid and to display a plurality of indicators associated with the fire-fighting device. The control system also includes a base component including a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic and the user-requested parameter of fluid. The remote component receives signals from the base component and presents, via the touch sensitive screen, at least one of a first of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water volume associated with a first water source stored at a fire fighting device, and a second of the plurality of indicators indicative of a water pressure associated with a second water source remote from the fire-fighting device.
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Pumps; Mechanical reels for flexible hoses; Hoses (Metal -) for transferring hydraulic power in machines; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Mobile electrical power generators; Hydraulic tools; Spreaders [machines]; Mechanical spreaders; Cutters [machines]; Metal cutting tools [machines]; Power operated cutting tools; Jacks [machines]; Jacks, electric; Generators; Pneumatic controls for motors; Hydraulic controls for machines; Electronic controls for motors. Fire fighting apparatus; Fire extinguishers; Nozzles (Fire hose -); Hose (Fire -); Fire pumps; Fire fighting engines; Fire protection apparatus; Fire extinguishing systems; Fire-extinguishing apparatus; Pressure controls; Valves (Remote controls for automatically operating -).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Fire suppression system and component parts therefore, namely, foam proportioning system for fire-fighting equipment comprised of foam eductor, adjustable controller area network driven electric valve, touchscreen display, pressure transducers, harness, control solenoids and flowmeters; Compressed air foam system for use in fire extinguishing comprised of air compressors, tubing, and the container for holding the foam
A control system for use with a fire-fighting device connected to a pump includes a user interface configured to receive a user-requested parameter of fluid, and a base component in communication with the user interface. The base component includes a programmable logic controller having predefined logic stored thereon. The base component automatically controls operation of the pump based on the predefined logic, the user-requested parameter of fluid, and at least two of: a first actuation state of a first valve configured to control a first flow of liquid from a storage tank at the fire-fighting device, a second actuation state of a second valve configured to control a second flow of liquid from a remote water source, a third actuation state of a third valve configured to control a third flow of liquid to a nozzle, a volume of water stored at the storage tank, and a water pressure associated with the remote water source.
A62C 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
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
An integrated operator interface for a fire suppression system is provided. The fire suppression system includes an engine, a water source, a water pump, a foam system and a compressed air system. The integrated operator interface includes a control panel including a plurality of one-touch activation controls. Each one-touch activation control is configured to cause the output of a predetermined fire suppression fluid from the fire suppression system and cause a predetermined increase in engine speed resulting in an associated increase in water pump pressure. The predetermined fire suppression fluid comprising a predetermined flow of water, a predetermined type of foamant, a predetermined concentration of the predetermined type of foamant, and a predetermined flow of compressed air.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 31/12 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie pour délivrer de la mousse ou de la mousse pulvérisée
40.
Systems and methods for coding hose appliance to a fire-fighting device
A method for coding a hose appliance with a fire-fighting device is provided. The method includes providing a codable hose appliance on the fire-fighting device, where the hose appliance includes a unique identifier. The method further includes sensing the unique identifier with a sensor associated with a portion of the fire-fighting device, and coding, using a control module communicatively coupled to the sensor, the hose appliance to the portion of the fire-fighting device in response to the sensor sensing the unique identifier. Coding the hose appliance to the portion of the fire-fighting device enables the hose appliance to control fluid flow from the fire-fighting device.
A system configured to convert an output of a sensor for an application includes an analog input circuit and a processor. The analog input circuit is configured to receive the sensor output. The processor is configured to determine an analog input of the analog input circuit to read the sensor output, and based on one or more received sensor characteristics, and convert the read sensor output to a signal compatible with the application.
G08C 13/00 - Dispositions pour influencer la relation entre les signaux d'entrée et ceux de sortie, p. ex. différenciation, retardement
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
G06F 17/40 - Acquisition et consignation de données
42.
Fire-fighting system and nozzle system including locator beacon
A fire-fighting system includes a base component, a nozzle located remote from the base component, and a locator component mounted to the nozzle. The locator component is communicatively coupleable to the base component, and includes a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive signals from the base component, and a locator beacon including a visually-perceptible output device. The locator component is configured to activate the locator beacon in response to an activation signal received from the base component.
A62C 27/00 - Engins de lutte contre l'incendie montés sur roues ou véhicules terrestres de lutte contre l'incendie
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems; Pressure controllers [gauges]; Multiport controllers; Communications controllers; Programmable controllers; Remote controllers; Electronic controllers; Controllers (regulators); Controller circuit boards; Programmable logic controllers; Fire control apparatus; Fire fighting apparatus; Fire extinguishing apparatus.
44.
Advance lighting system for use with emergency vehicles
A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, and a control mechanism configured to automatically adjust at least a first light of the plurality of lights based on one of a desired position and a desired direction. Each light of the plurality of lights is adjustable to project a light beam.
B60Q 1/24 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs pour éclairer des zones autres que la route, à l'avant du véhicule uniquement
A hose appliance is provided for use with a fire-fighting device. The hose appliance includes an inlet removably coupleable to a first hose and/or a first hose appliance, a first outlet removably coupleable to a second hose and/or a second hose appliance, a body extending between the inlet and the first outlet, and a control module including a transceiver configured to receive data from the fire-fighting device and to transmit data to the fire-fighting device to facilitate controlling the fire-fighting device.
A nozzle system is provided for use in a fire-fighting environment. The nozzle system includes a nozzle, and a remote component that is communicatively coupleable to a base component and that is associated with the nozzle. The remote component includes an indicator configured to provide a status signal associated with the nozzle system.
A62C 2/00 - Prévention ou limitation de l'extension des incendies
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
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 are described herein for remotely controlling the operation of a fire-fighting device coupled to a pump and a valve. The system may comprise a base component and a remote component. The base component comprises a transceiver operable to control operation of the fire-fighting device. The remote component comprises a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with the base component and is positioned near a discharge end of a hose coupled to the fire-fighting device wherein an input end of the hose coupled to the fire-fighting device. The remote component also includes an input device for receiving input from a user and is configured to wirelessly communicate the received input to the base component. The base component is configured to control at least one of the pump and the valve based on the received input communicated to the fire-fighting device subject to a set of rules.
A fire suppression system having a foam proportioning system, a water source, and a controller. The foam proportioning system includes a foam tank having at least two types of chemical foamants, a selector valve in fluid communication with the foam tank for selecting one of the at least two types of chemical foamants, a foam pump in fluid communication with the selector valve for supplying the selected chemical foamant to a discharge unit, and a foam controller operatively connected to the foam pump and the selector valve. The water source is connected to the foam proportioning system for mixing water with the selected chemical foamant to form a fire suppression fluid. The controller is operatively connected to the foam proportioning system and includes a one-touch activation control for activating the controller. The controller is also configured to automatically output to the foam controller inputs for configuring the foam pump.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
instrument panel for heavy duty vehicles which graphically displays vehicle data and information along with a control panel which allows the user to control functions of the vehicle
52.
Apparatus and method for remotely controlling vehicle engine speed
An apparatus for remotely controlling the speed of an engine includes a housing and a control knob. A position shaft is fixedly connected to the control knob for rotation therewith and a position gear is fixedly secured to the position shaft for rotation therewith. A rotary encoder has a shaft in operative engagement with the position gear such that rotation of the position gear rotates the encoder shaft. The rotary encoder generates output signals based on a direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A processor receives the output signals from the rotary encoder and generates output signals proportional to the direction of rotation and angular displacement of the control knob. A primary engine control unit is remotely located with respect to the remote housing for receiving the output signals from the processor and directly controlling the speed of the engine based upon the received signals.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A fire suppression system having a plumbing assembly, an engine, a hose, an air-bleed valve, and a controller is provided. The controller includes a one-touch activation control. The controller is also configured to automatically activate the air-bleed valve to remove air within the hose to prevent user injury and damage to the fire suppression system. A fire suppression system that automatically configures the fire suppression system to output a predetermined fire suppression fluid composition upon actuation of a one-touch activation control is also provided. In addition, an integrated control system is provided to automatically configure a fire truck's interlock and shift pump operation.
A fire suppression system having a plumbing assembly, an engine, a hose, an air-bleed valve, and a controller is provided. The controller includes a one-touch activation control. The controller is also configured to automatically activate the air-bleed valve to remove air within the hose to prevent user injury and damage to the fire suppression system. A fire suppression system that automatically configures the fire suppression system to output a predetermined fire suppression fluid composition upon actuation of a one-touch activation control is also provided. In addition, an integrated control system is provided to automatically configure a fire truck's interlock and shift pump operation.
A fire suppression system having a plumbing assembly, an engine, a hose, an air-bleed valve, and a controller is provided. The controller includes a one-touch activation control. The controller is also configured to automatically activate the air-bleed valve to remove air within the hose to prevent user injury and damage to the fire suppression system. A fire suppression system that automatically configures the fire suppression system to output a predetermined fire suppression fluid composition upon actuation of a one-touch activation control is also provided. In addition, an integrated control system is provided to automatically configure a fire truck's interlock and shift pump operation.
A hybrid foam system for providing a variety of proportioned foam solutions is provided. The system includes a low flow foam proportioning system operatively associated with a high flow foam proportioning system and a system controller for controlling the operating conditions of the overall hybrid foam system.
A hybrid foam system for providing a variety of proportioned foam solutions is provided. The system includes a low flow foam proportioning system operatively associated with a high flow foam proportioning system and a system controller for controlling the operating conditions of the overall hybrid foam system.
A stabilization and support strut for use in rescue operations in buildings, trenches, vehicle accidents, and the like has secure deployment features including first and second inter-fitting collar assemblies, the first collar assembly including a first collar, circumferentially based spring-biased piston-retaining pins mounted in the collar for fitting into orifices in a piston body, and a locking pin for precluding rotation and axial movement of the first collar on the strut; and the second collar assembly including a second collar rotatingly secured on the barrel with a portion of the second collar underlying the first and having a circumferentially inclined ratchet surface for snugly engaging the piston-retaining pins upon rotation of the second collar, the second collar further including rotatable studs for engaging the barrel and precluding rotation of the second collar about the barrel when snug against the piston-retaining pins.
A system for controlling the pressure output of an engine-driven centrifugal fire pump includes a discharge pressure sensor mounted in the discharge line of the pump. A governor varies the rpms of the engine in response to pressure changes detected by the discharge pressure sensor. If the pressure in the system is higher than the desired output pressure when the engine is running at its idle speed an electronically controlled hydraulic relief valve responsive to the discharge pressure sensor operates to relieve the excess pressure in over pressure situations. If the pressure in the system is lower than the desired output pressure when the relief valve is fully closed, the engine speed is increased.
F04B 17/05 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs à combustion interne
67.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DISCHARGE PRESSURE OF AN ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMP
A system for controlling the pressure output of an engine-driven centrifugal fire pump includes a discharge pressure sensor mounted in the discharge line of the pump. A governor varies the rpms of the engine in response to pressure changes detected by the discharge pressure sensor. If the pressure in the system is higher than the desired output pressure when the engine is running at its idle speed an electronically controlled hydraulic relief valve responsive to the discharge pressure sensor operates to relieve the excess pressure in over pressure situations. If the pressure in the system is lower than the desired output pressure when the relief valve is fully closed, the engine speed is increased.
F02D 29/04 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des pompes
F02D 31/00 - Utilisation de régulateurs non électriques sensibles à la vitesse pour commander les moteurs à combustion, non prévue ailleurs
F02D 41/02 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande
F04B 49/24 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes par clapets de dérivation
68.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DISCHARGE PRESSURE OF AN ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMP
A system for controlling the pressure output of an engine-driven centrifugal fire pump includes a discharge pressure sensor mounted in the discharge line of the pump. A governor varies the rpms of the engine in response to pressure changes detected by the discharge pressure sensor. If the pressure in the system is higher than the desired output pressure when the engine is running at its idle speed an electronically controlled hydraulic relief valve responsive to the discharge pressure sensor operates to relieve the excess pressure in over pressure situations. If the pressure in the system is lower than the desired output pressure when the relief valve is fully closed, the engine speed is increased.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Refill system for fire extinguishing apparatus comprising an adaptor and filling mechanism for use between containers of a firefighting foam chemical and foam chemical tanks used by firefighters on fire extinguishing apparatus
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Electrical distribution management system designed for use in fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, automobiles and other transportation vehicles, motorized farm and agricultural equipment, construction equipment, boats and marine vessels, and other machinery requiring electrical distribution and configuration management capabilities. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; vehicles including electrical distribution management systems.
Power operated rescue tools, namely, [ power operated pry bars, power units therefore, power operated cutters and components therefore, namely, hoses and ] valves, centrifugal pumps for mounting on fire trucks and centrifugal pumps for stand alone operation for use in fire fighting Clothing, namely, jackets, shirts and hats
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
electrical distribution and configuration management system consisting of up to eight different types of interrelated components, namely (1) a programmable card with configuration memory capacity, (2) a vocation module serving as the system's vehicle interface, (3) an information display module, (4) a data logger module, (5) an input/output switch module, (6) a relay power distribution module, (7) a power module, and (8) a universal system manager control module; The electrical distribution and configuration management system is designed for use in fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, automobiles and other transportation vehicles, motorized farm and agricultural equipment, construction equipment, boats and marine vessels, and other machinery requiring electrical distribution and configuration management capabilities
Pumps for Home, Farm, Industrial and Construction Use and Accessories-Namely, Primers, In-Line Ball Valves, Discharge and Suction Valves and Electric Generators
