High-position fire pool for forest fire prevention

By designing an elevated fire-fighting water tank that integrates inlet, outlet, rainwater collection, and solar energy components, the problem of insufficient water source for forest fire fighting in existing technologies has been solved, achieving a stable and convenient water supply and fire monitoring, and improving the efficiency of forest fire fighting.

CN223780916UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09HUNAN BAOSEN FIRE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520154705.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

Existing forest fire fighting measures, such as fire trucks and helicopters transporting water, suffer from problems such as long distances, limited water capacity, and long processing times, and cannot effectively meet the needs of forest fire prevention.

Method used

Design an elevated fire water tank, including the elevated fire water tank body, solar panels and a lookout tower. It adopts a reinforced concrete structure and integrates an inlet, outlet, rainwater collection system and instrument components. It provides water source through solar panels and rainwater collection, and combines the lookout tower to monitor the fire situation to achieve automated control.

Benefits of technology

It provides a stable and convenient water supply to meet the needs of forest fire fighting, saves space, reduces water evaporation, improves fire fighting efficiency, enhances safety and stability, and allows for timely monitoring of fire conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of forest fire control, in particular to a high-position fire pool for forest fire prevention, which comprises a high-position fire pool body, a solar component and a watchtower, the high-position fire pool body is arranged on the ground and comprises a pool inner bin with an opening at the upper end, and a high-position pool cover plate is arranged at the opening. A water inlet and a water outlet are formed in the side wall of the high-position fire-fighting pool body, the water inlet is communicated with a water source through a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet is communicated with a fire-fighting branch pipe through a fire-fighting main water supply pipe; the solar assembly and the watchtower are both arranged on the high-position pool cover plate. The overall structure is simple, through the design of the high-position fire-fighting pool body, water can be guided into the pool inner bin from a water source through the water inlet to prepare for fire extinguishing, the water outlet communicates with the multiple fire-fighting branch pipes through the fire-fighting main water supply pipe, and the forest fire-fighting fire extinguishing requirement is met; the solar assembly and the watchtower are both arranged on the high-position pool cover plate, and space is saved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of forest fire prevention technology, specifically to a high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention. Background Technology

[0002] Forest fires are the most dangerous enemy of forests and the most terrible disaster for forestry, bringing the most harmful and devastating consequences. Forest fires not only burn down large areas of forest and harm animals within them, but also reduce the forest's reproductive capacity, cause soil depletion, damage the forest's water conservation capacity, and can even lead to an imbalance in the ecological environment.

[0003] Current forest firefighting methods primarily employ the approach of using distant water to combat nearby fires, such as sending fire trucks to fetch water from afar or using helicopters to transport water over long distances. However, using fire trucks faces challenges such as impassable roads and excessively long distances, preventing direct delivery to the fire scene. Furthermore, the limited capacity of each trip necessitates multiple round trips, severely impacting forest firefighting efficiency. Helicopter water transport, on the other hand, suffers from complex deployment procedures, limited capacity, and lengthy processing times, making it unsuitable for meeting the needs of forest firefighting.

[0004] In conclusion, there is an urgent need for a fire-fighting water tank with a simple structure that can effectively meet the needs of forest fire prevention in order to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention that has a simple structure and can effectively meet the needs of forest fire prevention. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention includes the high-level fire-fighting water tank body, solar panels, and a lookout tower;

[0007] The elevated fire-fighting water tank body is set on the ground, and includes an inner tank chamber with an opening at the upper end. The opening is provided with an elevated water tank cover plate, and the elevated water tank cover plate is provided with a rainwater collection port communicating with the inner tank chamber. The side wall of the elevated fire-fighting water tank body is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet. The water inlet is connected to a water source through an inlet pipe. The water outlet is connected to at least one or two parallel fire branch pipes through a main fire-fighting water supply pipe. The solar panels are placed on the elevated water tank cover plate. The observation tower is set on the elevated water tank cover plate, and the observation tower includes a main structural frame and an observation platform. The lower end of the main structural frame is set on the elevated water tank cover plate, and the observation platform is located in the upper middle part of the main structural frame.

[0008] Preferably, the elevated fire water tank body is a reinforced concrete structure formed by a combination of reinforced concrete walls, reinforced concrete columns, and a reinforced concrete base slab; the elevated water tank cover is a reinforced concrete slab; and the connection between the elevated water tank cover and the reinforced concrete wall, as well as the connection between the elevated water tank cover and the reinforced concrete column, are sealed connections.

[0009] Preferably, the outer periphery of the elevated water tank cover is also provided with a rain shelter for collecting rainwater.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes an instrumentation assembly, which includes a water level sensor, a pressure stabilizing device, and a fire monitor. The water level sensor is installed inside the water tank of the high-level fire water tank to control the water level. The pressure stabilizing device is installed in conjunction with the main fire water supply pipe to control the water pressure. The fire monitor is installed on the lookout tower to monitor the fire.

[0011] Preferably, the inner chamber of the elevated fire water tank body is further provided with a water level control line, and the elevated fire water tank body is provided with an overflow outlet that communicates with the inner chamber of the tank and corresponds to the water level control line.

[0012] Preferably, a foundation support frame is provided between the lower end of the main structural frame and the high-level water tank cover plate; a lightning rod is provided at the top of the main structural frame.

[0013] Preferably, the side of the elevated fire water tank body is provided with at least one of an equipment room, a fire control room, and a fire equipment room.

[0014] Preferably, a staircase for passage is provided between the ground and the top of the elevated water tank cover.

[0015] Preferably, the elevated water tank cover is provided with an inspection port, and an inspection ladder is provided between the inner wall of the inner chamber of the water tank and the top of the elevated water tank cover.

[0016] Preferably, the elevated fire water tank body and / or inlet pipe are provided with an antifreeze addition port, which is connected to an external antifreeze storage device.

[0017] The application of the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] (1) The high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention of this utility model includes a high-level fire-fighting water tank body, a solar panel and a lookout tower. The high-level fire-fighting water tank body is set on the ground (preferably on the ground where the altitude is relatively high and the terrain is suitable). It includes a water tank inner chamber with an opening at the top. The opening is provided with a high-level water tank cover plate. The side wall of the high-level fire-fighting water tank body is provided with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the water source through an inlet pipe. The outlet is connected to at least one or two fire branch pipes arranged in parallel through the main fire-fighting water supply pipe. The solar panel and the lookout tower are both set on the high-level water tank cover plate. The overall structure is streamlined. Through the design of the elevated fire water tank, the inlet can draw water from the water source to the inner chamber of the tank for firefighting preparation, while the outlet is connected to multiple fire branch pipes through the main fire water supply pipe. The main fire water supply pipe can be laid along ridges, roads, and other locations. One main fire water supply pipe can be used to lay multiple fire branch pipes, and fire hydrants can be laid at appropriate locations on the fire branch pipes. The fire hydrants can be connected with hoses and water guns for forest firefighting operations, meeting the needs of forest firefighting. The solar panels and the lookout tower are all installed on the elevated water tank cover, saving space.

[0019] (2) The main body of the elevated fire water tank in this utility model is a reinforced concrete structure composed of reinforced concrete walls, reinforced concrete columns, and a reinforced concrete base slab; the elevated water tank cover is a reinforced concrete slab; the connection between the elevated water tank cover and the reinforced concrete wall, and the connection between the elevated water tank cover and the reinforced concrete column, are all sealed connections. The entire elevated fire water tank body adopts a reinforced concrete structure, which can be constructed at high altitudes, and has good overall stability and sealing; the inner chamber of the elevated fire water tank body is in a relatively sealed state, which can ensure the cleanliness of the water source and reduce water evaporation, thus meeting the subsequent fire extinguishing needs.

[0020] (3) The outer periphery of the high-level water tank cover plate in this utility model is also provided with a rain canopy for collecting rainwater. The entire fire water tank adopts the rain canopy for water collection, the solar panel for water collection and the high-level water tank cover plate for water collection. Based on the fire water tank with a volume of about 1,000 cubic meters, about 600 cubic meters of water can be collected in a year, which can save the water supply to the fire water tank and meet the needs of fire water.

[0021] (4) This utility model also includes an instrument assembly, which includes a water level sensor, a pressure stabilizing device, and a fire monitor. The water level sensor is installed inside the water tank of the high-level fire water tank to control the water level. The pressure stabilizing device is installed corresponding to the main fire water supply pipe to control the water pressure. The fire monitor is installed on the lookout tower to monitor the fire. It can obtain water level, water pressure, and fire conditions in a timely manner, which is convenient for fire fighting.

[0022] (5) In this utility model, the inner chamber of the high-level fire water tank body is also equipped with a water level control line, and the high-level fire water tank body is equipped with an overflow outlet that communicates with the inner chamber and corresponds to the water level control line. The setting of the water level control line and the overflow outlet facilitates the control of the water volume in the inner chamber of the fire water tank. When the water volume is too low, water is supplied from the water source to the inner chamber of the tank through the water inlet pipe. When the water volume is too high, water automatically flows out from the overflow outlet.

[0023] (6) The lower end of the main structure frame of the watchtower described in this utility model is provided with a foundation support frame between the upper end of the high-level water tank cover plate to strengthen the structural strength of the watchtower; the top of the main structure frame is provided with a lightning rod to prevent lightning strikes and enhance safety.

[0024] In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features, and advantages. The present utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the figures. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the elevated fire-fighting water tank used for forest fire prevention in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view (rotated 90° counterclockwise);

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Longitudinal section view of the main body of the mid-to-high level fire water tank;

[0029] The components include: 1. High-level fire water tank body; 1.1 Inner chamber of the tank; 1.2 High-level water tank cover; 1.3 Rainwater collection inlet; 1.4 Inlet; 1.5 Outlet; 1.6 Canopy; 1.7 Reinforced concrete wall; 1.8 Reinforced concrete column; 1.9 Reinforced concrete base slab; 1.10 Water level control line; 1.11 Overflow outlet; 1.12 Equipment room; 1.13 Fire control room; 1.14 Fire... 1. Fire equipment room, 1.15. Inspection port, 1.16. Inspection ladder; 2. Solar panels; 3. Watchtower, 3.1. Main structural frame, 3.2. Watchtower, 3.3. Foundation support frame, 3.4. Lightning rod, 3.5. Lookout stairs; 4. Ground; 5. Water inlet pipe; 6. Main fire water supply pipe; 7. Access stairs; 8.1. Water level sensor, 8.2. Pressure stabilizing equipment, 8.3. Fire monitor, 8.4. Valves. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different ways as defined and covered by the claims.

[0031] Example:

[0032] A high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention, see details. Figures 1-3 It includes the elevated fire water tank body 1, solar panels 2, and watchtower 3, as detailed below:

[0033] The elevated fire water tank body 1 is set on the ground 4 of the area, preferably at a relatively high altitude in the forest of the area. After leveling the foundation, an elevated fire water tank with a reinforced concrete structure and a volume of about one thousand cubic meters is built to continuously provide fire water with relative pressure to the working face during fire fighting.

[0034] The elevated fire water tank body 1 includes an inner tank compartment 1.1 with an opening at the upper end, and an elevated water tank cover 1.2 is provided at the opening. The elevated fire water tank body 1 is a reinforced concrete structure formed by a combination of reinforced concrete walls 1.7, reinforced concrete columns 1.8, and a reinforced concrete base slab 1.9, as detailed below. Figure 1 The elevated water tank cover 1.2 is a reinforced concrete slab; the connection between the elevated water tank cover 1.2 and the reinforced concrete wall 1.7, and the connection between the elevated water tank cover 1.2 and the reinforced concrete column 1.8 are all sealed connections (such as using cast-in-place concrete for connection and fixation).

[0035] The elevated water tank cover 1.2 is provided with a rainwater collection port 1.3 communicating with the inner chamber 1.1 of the water tank. In this preferred embodiment, a filter screen is provided at the rainwater collection port to filter out impurities in the water and ensure the cleanliness of the water flowing into the fire-fighting water tank. In addition, a rain shelter 1.6 for collecting rainwater is also provided on the outer periphery of the elevated water tank cover 1.2.

[0036] The elevated fire-fighting water tank body 1 is provided with an inlet 1.4 and an outlet 1.5 on its side wall. The inlet 1.4 is connected to a water source (such as a naturally formed mountain pond in the forest) through an inlet pipe 5. When the water volume in the inner chamber of the tank is insufficient, water can be pumped from the water source to supplement the inner chamber of the tank through a water pump and the inlet pipe 5. In this embodiment, the collected rainwater and the water pumped from the water source are used together as an external water source to prepare for forest fire fighting. The outlet 1.5 is connected to at least one or two parallel fire branch pipes through a main fire-fighting water supply pipe 6. The main fire-fighting water supply pipe can be arranged along ridges, roads, etc., and one main fire-fighting water supply pipe can be used to lay multiple fire branch pipes (multiple main fire-fighting water supply pipes can also be set according to needs). Fire hydrants are then laid at appropriate locations on the fire branch pipes. The fire hydrants can be connected to the hoses and water guns for forest fire fighting operations to meet the needs of forest fire fighting.

[0037] The high-level fire water tank body 1 is provided with a water level control line 1.10 in the inner chamber 1.1 (i.e., inside the fire water tank) and an overflow outlet 1.11 is provided on the high-level fire water tank body 1 that is connected to the inner chamber 1.1 and corresponds to the water level control line 1.10.

[0038] In this embodiment, the elevated fire water tank body 1 and / or the inlet pipe 5 are equipped with antifreeze filling ports, which are connected to an external antifreeze storage device. When the fire water tank is put into use, antifreeze needs to be added to the inner chamber of the tank to fill the main fire water supply pipe, fire branch pipe, and fire hydrant to prevent the equipment from freezing and being damaged.

[0039] The solar panel 2 is mounted on the elevated water tank cover 1.2. The solar panel includes a solar power generation array mounted on the elevated water tank cover, which can both generate electricity and collect water.

[0040] The observation tower 3 is mounted on the elevated water tank cover 1.2, and includes a main structural frame 3.1 and an observation platform 3.2. The lower end of the main structural frame 3.1 is mounted on the elevated water tank cover 1.2, and the observation platform 3.2 is located in the upper-middle part of the main structural frame 3.1. A foundation support frame 3.3 is provided between the lower end of the main structural frame 3.1 and the elevated water tank cover; a lightning rod 3.4 is provided at the top of the main structural frame 3.1. A staircase 3.5 is also provided between the ground and the observation platform 3.2 for easy access for personnel.

[0041] This embodiment also includes an instrumentation assembly, which includes a water level sensor 8.1, a pressure stabilizing device, and a fire monitor 8.3. The water level sensor 8.1 is installed in the inner chamber 1.1 of the high-level fire water tank body 1 (i.e., inside the fire water tank) to control the water level. The pressure stabilizing device is installed corresponding to the main fire water supply pipe 6 (preferably, the pressure stabilizing device is installed at the front end of the main fire water supply pipe) to control the water pressure. The fire monitor 8.3 is installed on the lookout tower 3 to monitor the fire.

[0042] In this embodiment, the side of the elevated fire water tank body 1 is provided with an equipment room 1.12, a fire control room 1.13, and a fire equipment room 1.14, as detailed below. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The pressure stabilizing device, consisting of pressure stabilizing equipment 8.2, valve 8.4, and piping, is located in the equipment room. When the water pressure in the main fire water supply pipe is insufficient, the pressure stabilizing equipment is activated to increase the water pressure and ensure normal firefighting operations. A PLC controller is installed in the fire control room. The solar panel 2, water level sensor 8.1, pressure stabilizing equipment 8.2, valve 8.4, fire monitor 8.3, and the water pump installed on the inlet pipe 5 are all connected to the PLC controller, forming an automated control system. After the fire monitor 8.3 detects a fire, it can send fire warning information to staff's mobile devices such as mobile phones and watches via the PLC controller. The fire equipment room is mainly used to store fire equipment, parts, tools, and other items.

[0043] In this embodiment, a staircase 7 is provided between the ground 4 and the top of the elevated water tank cover 1.2 to facilitate workers to go up and down the top of the elevated water tank cover, and to inspect solar panels and clear water collection channels formed by awnings, etc.

[0044] In this embodiment, the elevated water tank cover 1.2 is provided with an inspection port 1.15 (on which is an openable and closable elevated water tank cover), and an inspection ladder 1.16 is provided between the bottom of the inner chamber 1.1 of the water tank and the top of the elevated water tank cover 1.2. The design of the inspection port and the inspection ladder facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the inner chamber of the water tank (i.e., the fire water tank).

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A high-level fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention, characterized in that, It includes the high-level fire water tank body (1), solar panels (2), and a watchtower (3); The elevated fire water tank body (1) is set on the ground (4), and includes a water tank inner chamber (1.1) with an opening at the upper end. The opening is provided with an elevated water tank cover plate (1.2), and the elevated water tank cover plate (1.2) is provided with a rainwater collection port (1.3) communicating with the water tank inner chamber (1.1). The side wall of the elevated fire water tank body (1) is provided with an inlet (1.4) and an outlet (1.5). The inlet (1.4) is connected to a water source through an inlet pipe (5). The outlet (1.5) is connected to at least one or two parallel fire branch pipes through a fire main water supply pipe (6). The solar panel (2) is mounted on the elevated water tank cover plate (1.2); The watchtower (3) is installed on the high-level water tank cover plate (1.2), and the watchtower (3) includes a main structural frame (3.1) and a lookout platform (3.2). The lower end of the main structural frame (3.1) is installed on the high-level water tank cover plate (1.2), and the lookout platform (3.2) is installed in the upper middle part of the main structural frame (3.1).

2. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elevated fire water tank body (1) is a reinforced concrete structure formed by a combination of reinforced concrete walls (1.7), reinforced concrete columns (1.8) and reinforced concrete base slabs (1.9); the elevated water tank cover plate (1.2) is a reinforced concrete slab; the connection between the elevated water tank cover plate (1.2) and the reinforced concrete wall (1.7) and the connection between the elevated water tank cover plate (1.2) and the reinforced concrete column (1.8) are all sealed connections.

3. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the elevated water tank cover (1.2) is also provided with a rain shelter (1.6) for collecting rainwater.

4. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes an instrumentation assembly, which includes a water level sensor (8.1), a pressure stabilizing device, and a fire monitor (8.3). The water level sensor (8.1) is installed in the inner chamber (1.1) of the high-level fire water tank body (1) to control the water level. The pressure stabilizing device is installed in correspondence with the main fire water supply pipe (6) to control the water pressure. The fire monitor (8.3) is installed on the lookout tower (3) to monitor the fire.

5. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, The high-level fire water tank body (1) is also provided with a water level control line (1.10) in the inner chamber (1.1) of the water tank, and the high-level fire water tank body (1) is provided with an overflow outlet (1.11) that is connected to the inner chamber (1.1) of the water tank and corresponds to the water level control line (1.10).

6. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, A foundation support frame (3.3) is provided between the lower end of the main structural frame (3.1) and the high-level water tank cover plate (1.2); a lightning rod (3.4) is provided on the top of the main structural frame (3.1).

7. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side of the elevated fire water tank body (1) is provided with at least one of the following: an equipment room (1.12), a fire control room (1.13), and a fire equipment room (1.14).

8. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, A passageway staircase (7) is provided between the ground (4) and the top of the elevated water tank cover (1.2).

9. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elevated water tank cover (1.2) is provided with an inspection port (1.15), and an inspection ladder (1.16) is provided between the inner wall of the inner chamber (1.1) of the water tank and the top of the elevated water tank cover (1.2).

10. The elevated fire-fighting water tank for forest fire prevention according to claim 4, characterized in that, The high-level fire water tank body (1) and / or the inlet pipe (5) are provided with antifreeze filling ports, which are connected to an external antifreeze storage device.