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    • 专利摘要:
    A portable fire extinguisher assembly includes a fire extinguisher with a tank containing fire extinguishing material, a valve for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a gauge displaying pressure within the tank, and a docking station in communication with the fire extinguisher. An electronic circuit in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station issues a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions, including at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition.
    公开号:US20010004938A1
    申请号:US09/742,733
    申请日:2000-12-20
    公开日:2001-06-28
    发明作者:Brendan McSheffrey；John McSheffrey；Michael Levenson
    申请人:MIJA Ind Inc；
    IPC主号:A62C13-76
    专利说明:
    [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/590,411, filed Jan. 23, 1996, and this application is also a continuation-in part of International application Ser. No. PCT/US97/01025, with an International filing Jan. 23, 1997. [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [0002] This invention relates to portable fire extinguishers, e.g. of the type for domestic, office or industrial use. [0002]
    [0003] Portable fire extinguishers are provided for use in all manner of environments, typically situated in standby condition in an unobtrusive location selected for reasonably easy access in a fire emergency. [0003] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    [0004] According to one aspect of the invention, a portable fire extinguisher assembly comprises a fire extinguisher, a docking station, and a fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit. The fire extinguisher comprises a tank defining a volume containing fire extinguishing material and further defining a tank outlet, and a valve assembly mounted at the tank outlet, the valve assembly comprising: a valve housing, a valve disposed relative to the tank outlet for metering release of the fire extinguishing material from the volume, a valve trigger mounted for movement of the valve between a first position for containing the fire extinguishing material within the volume and a second position for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and a fire extinguisher gauge disposed in communication with the volume for display of pressure condition of the fire extinguishing material within the volume. The docking station is mounted in the vicinity of and in communication with the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit is disposed in communication with the fire extinguisher and the docking station and adapted to issue a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions comprising at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition. The predetermined internal condition may comprise a low pressure condition within the fire extinguisher tank, with the fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising a detector of the predetermined internal condition, the detector being adapted to actuate issue of a signal upon detection of the predetermined internal condition. The predetermined external condition may comprise a signal from an external electronic circuit, with the fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising a detector of the predetermined external condition, the detector being adapted to actuate issue of a signal upon detection of the predetermined external condition. The fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit is further adapted to issue a signal to a remote station and to receive a signal from a remote station. [0004]
    [0005] Preferred embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following additional features. The fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements defined by the fire extinguisher and the docking station. Preferably, the portable fire extinguisher assembly further comprises a bracket for mounting the fire extinguisher, e.g. to a surface, the bracket positioning the fire extinguisher relative to the docking station for mating engagement of the cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements. The fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an rf antenna and rf signal means and the signal comprises an rf signal. Preferably, the fire extinguisher electronic circuit also comprises an rf signal receiver for receiving the rf signal from the remote station. Alternatively, the fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an electronic signal means and the signal comprises an electronic signal. Preferably, the fire extinguisher electronic circuit also comprises an electronic signal receiver for receiving the electronic signal from the remote station source. The signal comprises a visual signal and the fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising an electroluminescent light panel mounted upon a gauge face surface of the fire extinguisher gauge and adapted to issue the visual signal by illumination of a region of the gauge face surface. The gauge comprises a gauge pointer and a gauge scale, the gauge pointer being moveable relative to the gauge scale for indication of pressure, and the fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises the gauge pointer and a contact disposed in a region selected for interengagement of the contact and the gauge pointer as the tank approaches the predetermined low pressure condition. The predetermined internal condition may comprise a high pressure condition, with the fire extinguisher electronic circuit further comprising a contact disposed in a region selected for interengagement of the contact and the gauge pointer as the tank approaches a predetermined high pressure condition. The predetermined external condition may comprise removal of the fire extinguisher from an external support bracket. The signal comprises an audio signal, e.g. a recorded instructional message. The predetermined external condition may comprise smoke, lack of light or lack of external power. The predetermined internal condition may comprise low battery power. The detector comprises a timer and the predetermined internal condition comprises lack of inspection reset. [0005]
    [0006] These and other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description of a presently preferred embodiment, and from the claims. [0006] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention; [0007]
    [0008] FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the signalling fire extinguisher of the signalling fire extinguisher assembly FIG. 1; [0008]
    [0009] FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the fire extinguisher valve assembly of the signalling fire extinguisher of FIG. 2; [0009]
    [0010] FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the signalling fire extinguisher assembly of FIG. 1; and [0010]
    [0011] FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the fire extinguisher valve assembly of FIG. 3. [0011]
    [0012] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the fire extinguisher valve assembly electrical circuitry for one embodiment of a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention; and [0012]
    [0013] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of fire extinguisher docking station electrical circuitry for one embodiment of a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention; and [0013]
    [0014] FIG. 7A is a block diagram of fire extinguisher docking station electrical circuitry for another embodiment of a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention. [0014]
    [0015] FIG. 8 is another front elevational view of a fire extinguisher valve assembly, similar to FIG. 2, the fire extinguisher valve assembly housing being shown with the gauge removed to reveal electronic circuit disposed therewithin. [0015]
    [0016] FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram of another embodiment of an electronic circuit for a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention. [0016]
    [0017] FIG. 10 is a similar circuit diagram of yet another embodiment of an electronic circuit for a signalling fire extinguisher assembly of the invention. [0017] DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
    [0018] Referring to FIGS. [0018] 1-5, a portable fire extinguisher assembly 10 of the invention includes a fire extinguisher 12 and a fire extinguisher docking station 14.
    [0019] The fire extinguisher [0019] 12 includes a fire extinguisher tank 16 containing a fire extinguishing material, e.g. water, dry chemical or gas, and a fire extinguisher valve assembly 18 (e.g. as provided by MIJA Industries Inc., of Plymouth, Mass.) mounted to releasably secure a tank opening 20. The valve assembly includes a body 22, e.g. an integral body formed of molded plastic, a trigger mechanism 24 for opening a valve 26 for release of fire extinguishing material, typically through a nozzle 28 (and, optionally, hose 30, FIG. 2) provided to direct the released material in a desired direction, e.g. at the base of a flame. The valve assembly further includes a gauge 32 (e.g. a Bourdon coiled tubing gauge of a type also manufactured by MIJA Industries Inc.) to provide indication of the status of the fire extinguishing material within the fire extinguisher tank 16. Extending from the rear surface of the valve body 22 is a male hard pin electrical connector element 48 for electrical and communication connection between the fire extinguisher 12 and the docking station 14, as will be described below.
    [0020] The fire extinguisher is removably mounted on a wall hanger or bracket [0020] 34 (FIG. 4), fixedly secured to a wall, W, or other surface. The bracket has a pair of opposed arms 36 that releasably engage about the neck region 38 of the fire extinguisher tank 16, generally below the valve body 22.
    [0021] Fixedly mounted to the wall, W, at a predetermined position generally spaced above the bracket [0021] 34, is the docking station 14. The docking station consists of a housing 40 with a hinged cover 42. Disposed within the docking station housing are elements of electronic and communication circuitry, as described more fully below, and a power supply, e.g. a battery 44 (FIG. 1). The face surface 46 of the housing defines a female socket 50 for electrical and communication connection between the docking station 14 and the fire extinguisher 12, as will be described below.
    [0022] The fire extinguisher [0022] 12 and docking station 14 are positioned for contact closure between the male connection element 48 and the female connection socket 50 by snap fit engagement of the neck region 38 of the fire extinguisher 16 within the opposed arms 36 of the mounting bracket 34.
    [0023] Referring now to FIGS. 6 and 7, the fire extinguisher valve assembly [0023] 18 contains electrical and communication circuitry 60 for issuing signals to the docking station 14. For example, in the preferred embodiment, the circuitry 60 issues a signal 61 for a predetermined external condition, i.e. non-presence of the fire extinguisher, when the fire extinguisher is removed from the bracket arms 36, thereby disengaging the male connector element 48 of the fire extinguisher 12 from the female socket 50 of the docking station 14, and disrupting the closed connection 62. The circuitry 60 also issues a signal 63 for a predetermined internal condition, i.e. existence of a low pressure condition in the fire extinguisher tank, e.g as described below with respect to FIG. 9, thereby opening the connection 64.
    [0024] According to one embodiment (FIG. 7), the signals [0024] 61, 63 are communicated via the electrical/communication connection of the male connector element 48 of the fire extinguisher 12 with the female socket 50 of the docking station 14 to electrical/communication circuitry 66 within docking station 14. The signals indicating the presence of the fire extinguisher and that pressure in the fire extinguisher tank is above the predetermined minimum level are received by a connection and termination strip process control board (“PCB”) 68 and communicated to RF communication electrical circuitry 74 within the docking station 14. The signals are received by a microcontroller or ASIC 76 and transmitted via a 345.00 MHz SAW-based transmitter 78 and antennae 80 to an RF monitoring system receiver (not shown), e.g. at a central station. The electrical circuitry 74 also includes the power supply, e.g. battery 44, for powering the microcontroller 76 and transmitter 78, and also a low battery detector 84.
    [0025] In another embodiment (FIG. 7A), the signals [0025] 61, 63 received by a connection and termination strip process control board (“PCB”) 68 are transmitted via hardwire connections 70, 72 to a central station. In this embodiment, connection 70 is a two wire connection in normally closed state, signalling the presence of the fire extinguisher, and connection 72 is also a two wire connection, but in normally open state, signalling that pressure in the fire extinguisher tank is above the predetermined minimum level.
    [0026] It is contemplated that, in other embodiments, signals [0026] 61, 63 may be communicated, e.g. simultaneously, via both hardwire and RF (or other) communication circuitry to a central or other monitoring station.
    [0027] In operation of a fire extinguisher assembly [0027] 10 of the invention, the fire extinguisher 12 is releasably mounted to bracket 34 fixedly secured to wall, W (or other surface), the bracket having a pair of opposed arms 36 that releasably engage about the neck region 38 of the fire extinguisher tank 16, generally below the valve assembly body 22. As positioned by snap fit of the extinguisher into the arms of the bracket, the male connection element 48 at the rear of the valve assembly 18 of the fire extinguisher 12 is engaged in electrical and communication connection with the female socket 50 of the docking station housing 14.
    [0028] The docking station [0028] 14 contains a circuit board programmed with the protocols for certain alarms or signals relating to predetermined internal and external conditions, and a battery 44 for power.
    [0029] In the preferred embodiment, when the contents of the fire extinguisher tank [0029] 16 reach a predetermined low pressure point, the circuit 64 closes and signal 63 is issued, e.g. for communication to a central station. If the fire extinguisher 12 is removed, the circuit 62 is opened and signal 61 is issued and communicated to a central station. The central station may also send signals to the fire extinguisher assembly 10 to periodically check its status for internal and external conditions, e.g. low pressure and presence.
    [0030] Other embodiments are within the following claims. For example, in some instances, an electronic circuit [0030] 88 is contained on a circuit board 90 (FIG. 8) mounted to the fire extinguisher valve assembly 18, beneath gauge 32, and powered, e.g., by battery 44 disposed within the docking station, or within a compartment (not shown) defined by the fire extinguisher valve body 22.
    [0031] As in the embodiment shown, the circuit [0031] 88 may optionally further include an electroluminescent light panel 92 mounted upon the face 94 of the valve gauge 32.
    [0032] Referring also to FIG. 9, in some embodiments, the electronic circuit [0032] 88 includes the valve gauge pointer 96 and a contact 98 located in a region upon the gauge face 94 selected for interengagement of the contact and the gauge pointer, e.g. when the contents of the tank are at a low pressure condition. Interengagement of the gauge pointer and contact may optionally complete the circuit to illuminate the light panel 92, thereby to generate a visual signal to passersby, warning of the low pressure condition of the fire extinguisher.
    [0033] Also, referring to FIG. 10, in some embodiments, an electronic circuit [0033] 88′ includes a flashing unit 100 for intermittent illumination of the light panel, thereby to better attract the attention of passersby, and also to conserve battery life.
    [0034] The electronic circuit [0034] 88′ additionally or instead may, in some embodiments, include a contact 102 located in a region selected for interengagement of the contact 102 and the gauge pointer 96 when the contents of the tank 16 are at a high or overcharged pressure condition.
    [0035] The electronic circuit [0035] 88′ may also include an audio signalling device 104, e.g. as part of the docking station, for emitting, e.g., a beeping sound, instead of or in addition to the visual signal. The audio signal device may be triggered when the fire extinguisher is placed in use, e.g., upon removal of the pull pin 106 (FIG. 1) securing the trigger thereby to trip a sensor. The audio signal may consist of a recorded information message, e.g. instructions for use of the fire extinguisher including the type of fire for which use is appropriate, e.g. papers, electrical, liquid, all types.
    [0036] The electronic circuit [0036] 88′ may also include a battery condition sensor 108 to actuate a visual and/or audio signal, e.g. at the central station, when a low battery condition is detected.
    [0037] The electronic circuit [0037] 88′ may also include a light sensor 110, e.g. of ambient light conditions, to actuate illumination of the light panel 92 in low or no light conditions, e.g. to signal the location of the extinguisher 12 at night or upon loss of power to external lighting.
    [0038] The electronic circuit [0038] 88′ may also include a sensor 112 adapted to sense other local conditions, e.g. smoke or fire, to actuate illumination of the light panel 92 and/or audio signal device 104 when smoke or other indications of a fire are sensed, e.g. to signal the location of the extinguisher 12 when visibility is low.
    [0039] The electronic circuit [0039] 88′ may include a timer 114 set to actuate the visual and/or the audio signal after a predetermined period of time, e.g. the recommended period between inspections, unless the timer is reset.
    [0040] The electronic circuit [0040] 88′ may be responsive to a signal from an external source, e.g. a system of smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher or suppression system, or the like, to actuate the visual and/or the audio signal.
    [0041] The electronic circuit [0041] 88′ may also include an encoded identification specific to each fire extinguisher for receiving and dispatching signals or messages, e.g. of extinguisher condition or local status, via the electrical/communication connection with the docking station 14 and/or the internal rf antenna 80, identifiable as relating to that extinguisher, to a central station and/or to other elements of a home or facility security system.
    权利要求:
    Claims (18)
    [1" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00001] 1. A portable fire extinguisher assembly comprising:
    a fire extinguisher comprising a fire extinguisher tank defining a volume containing fire extinguishing material and further defining a fire extinguisher tank outlet, and a fire extinguisher valve assembly mounted at said fire extinguisher tank outlet, said fire extinguisher valve assembly comprising:
    a fire extinguisher valve housing,
    a fire extinguisher valve disposed relative to said fire extinguisher tank outlet for metering release of the fire extinguishing material from said volume,
    a fire extinguisher valve trigger mounted for movement of said fire extinguisher valve between a first position for containing the fire extinguishing material within said volume and a second position for metering release of the fire extinguishing material, and
    a fire extinguisher gauge disposed in communication with said volume for display of pressure condition of the fire extinguishing material within said volume,
    a docking station mounted in the vicinity of and in communication with said fire extinguisher, and
    a fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit disposed in communication with said fire extinguisher and said docking station and adapted to issue a signal upon detection of predetermined conditions comprising at least one predetermined internal condition and at least one predetermined external condition,
    said at least one predetermined internal condition comprising a low pressure condition within said fire extinguisher tank, and said fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising a detector of said predetermined internal condition, said detector being adapted to actuate issue of a said signal upon detection of said predetermined internal condition, and
    said at least one predetermined external condition comprising a signal from an external electronic circuit, and said fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising a detector of said predetermined external condition, said detector being adapted to actuate issue of a said signal upon detection of said predetermined external condition, and
    said fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit further adapted to issue a said signal to a remote station and to receive a signal from a remote station.
    [2" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00002] 2. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements defined by said fire extinguisher and said docking station.
    [3" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00003] 3. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 2 , further comprising a bracket for mounting said fire extinguisher to a surface, said bracket adapted to position said fire extinguisher relative to said docking station for mating engagement of said cooperative male and female electrical/communication connection elements.
    [4" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00004] 4. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an rf antenna and rf signal means and said signal comprises an rf signal.
    [5" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00005] 5. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 4 , wherein said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an rf signal receiver for receiving the rf signal from the remote station.
    [6" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00006] 6. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 or
    4 , wherein said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an electronic signal means and said signal comprises an electronic signal.
    [7" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00007] 7. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 6 , wherein said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises an electronic signal receiver for receiving the electronic signal from the remote station source.
    [8" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00008] 8. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said signal comprises a visual signal and said fire extinguisher assembly electronic circuit comprising an electroluminescent light panel mounted upon a gauge face surface of said fire extinguisher gauge and adapted to issue said visual signal by illumination of a region of said gauge face surface.
    [9" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00009] 9. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said gauge comprises a gauge pointer and a gauge scale, said gauge pointer being moveable relative to said gauge scale for indication of pressure, and said fire extinguisher electronic circuit comprises said gauge pointer and a contact disposed in a region selected for interengagement of said contact and said gauge pointer as said tank approaches the predetermined low pressure condition.
    [10" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00010] 10. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 9 , wherein said predetermined internal condition comprises a high pressure condition, and said fire extinguisher electronic circuit further comprises a contact disposed in a region selected for interengagement of said contact and said gauge pointer as said tank approaches a predetermined high pressure condition.
    [11" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00011] 11. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said predetermined external condition comprises removal of said fire extinguisher from an external support bracket.
    [12" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00012] 12. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said signal comprises an audio signal.
    [13" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00013] 13. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 12 , wherein said audio signal comprises a recorded instructional message.
    [14" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00014] 14. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said predetermined external condition comprises smoke.
    [15" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00015] 15. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said predetermined external condition comprises lack of light.
    [16" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00016] 16. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said predetermined external condition comprises lack of external power.
    [17" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00017] 17. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said predetermined internal condition comprises low battery power.
    [18" id="US-20010004938-A1-CLM-00018] 18. The portable fire extinguisher assembly of
    claim 1 , wherein said detector comprises a timer and said predetermined internal condition comprises lack of inspection reset.
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