AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (1) transportable by any means of transport and stackable for firefighting, containing a storage volume of between 15 m3 and 90 m3, comprising a roof (10), a floor (11), side walls (12, 13) and end walls (14, 15), one of said end walls (15) being provided with an opening, said opening comprising a door (16), for access to the contents of the container (1), characterized in that it further comprises a removable mast (2) provided with a liquid diffusion head (2-3), at least two tubular sections (2-2) and a mast foot (2-1), a liquid reservoir (3) of volume V not exceeding the total volume of the container, and a control and firefighting device (4, 5), and in that a space is provided on the floor (11) of the container (1), at least one of the tubular sections (2-2) being arranged horizontally in said space. Abstract figure: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTABLE OUTDOOR FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a self-contained and transportable fire protection and / or firefighting system. In particular, the present invention relates to a transportable container for fire protection and / or firefighting. PRIOR ART

[0002] The fire protection and / or fighting systems known to date are systems whose installation is permanent and which require laborious assembly. In particular, it is often necessary to level the ground before installation, to have a water source nearby, with sufficient flow, and / or to install an underground network for circulating liquid and / or electricity. Such installations are therefore not suitable for protecting property and people on temporary sites and / or sites far from a source of liquid, subject to risks of fires starting.

[0003] There is therefore a need, for the protection and / or fight against fires on temporary sites and / or sites far from a source of liquid, and subject to risks of fires starting, for a system that is quick to install, autonomous, and limits the impact on the environment. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above, a technical problem which the invention proposes to solve is in particular the provision of a fire protection and / or fighting system which is transportable, quick to install, autonomous and has limited impact on the environment.

[0005] A solution of the invention to this problem posed has as its first object a container 1 transportable by any means of transport and stackable for firefighting, containing a storage volume of between 15 m3 and 90 m3, comprising a roof 10, a floor 11, side walls 12, 13 and end walls 14, 15, one of said end walls 15 being provided with an opening, said opening comprising a door 16, for access to the contents of the container 1, characterized in that it further comprises a removable mast 2 provided with a liquid diffusion head 2-3, at least two tubular sections 2-2 and a mast foot 2-1, a liquid reservoir 3 of volume V not being able to exceed the total volume of the container, and a control and firefighting device 4, 5, and in that a space is arranged on the floor 11 of the container 1, at least one of the tubular sections 2-2 being arranged horizontally in said space.

[0006] The solution of the invention makes it possible to protect risk areas against fires, and to avoid earthworks, thus limiting the impact of the fire protection and / or fire-fighting system on the environment. In addition, this system is autonomous and therefore does not require any connection to a liquid and / or electricity circulation network.

[0007] Advantageously, - each tubular section 2-2 of the removable mast 2 has a largest dimension of between approximately 1 m and approximately 6 m; - the mast 2 and / or the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5 comprises a liquid return system; - the liquid tank 3 comprises a liquid; - the liquid included in the liquid tank 3 is water; - the container 1 further comprises a tank containing a water additive; - the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5 comprises a battery 5, a motor pump 4 provided with a motor electrically powered by the battery, and a control system; - the container 1 further comprises solar panels 8 intended to supply electricity to the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5; - the roof 10 is provided with a hatch 7 intended to form a passage in the roof 10 for a tubular section 2-2 of the mast 2;- the mast 2 and the liquid tank 3 are suitable for liquid projection with a liquid flow rate of between 15 and 30 m3 / h; and - the volume V of the liquid tank 3 is greater than or equal to 40% of the total volume of the container 1.;

[0008] A solution of the invention to this problem posed has as its second object a method of protection and / or fighting against fires, comprising the following step: assembly, on a site subject to a risk of fire, of one or more tubular sections 2-2 of a removable mast 2 contained in a container 1 according to the invention, on a mast base 2-1.

[0009] Advantageously, - the method further comprises the following step: filling the liquid reservoir 3 contained in the container 1, with a liquid, the container 1 being positioned on the site subject to a risk of fire. Brief description of the drawings

[0010] Other characteristics, aims and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows and with regard to the figures given by way of non-limiting example and in which:

[0011] [Fig-1] - [Fig.l] is a schematic view of a container 1 according to an example of embodiment of the invention, once the removable mast 2 is assembled, in other words the tubular sections 2-2 being assembled and fixed to the mast foot 2-1;

[0012] [Fig.2] - [Fig.2] is a schematic view of the interior of the container 1 according to the same example as [Fig.l], once the removable mast 2 has been assembled;

[0013] [Fig.3] - [Fig.3] is a front view, from the end wall 15 of the container 1 provided with an opening, of the interior of the container 1 according to the same example as [Fig.l];

[0014] [Fig.4] - [Fig.4] is a schematic representation of a mast foot 2-1 assembled to one of the tubular sections 2-2 of the mast 2, forming an assembly 2-4 whose height does not exceed the height of the container 1;

[0015] [Fig.5A] - [Fig.5A] shows schematically the interior of an example of container 1 according to the invention, seen from above, in which are stored a liquid tank 3, a removable mast 2, a motor pump 4 and a battery 5;

[0016] [Fig.5B] - [Fig.5B] is a front view of the example of [Fig.5A], in which two tubular sections 2-2 are stored under the liquid reservoir 3, one of the tubular sections 2-2 being near the side wall 12 and the other tubular section 2-2 being near the side wall 13;

[0017] [Fig.6A] - [Fig.6A] shows schematically the interior of another example of container 1 according to the invention, seen from above, in which are stored a liquid tank 3, a removable mast 2, a motor pump 4 and a battery 5;

[0018] [Fig.6B] - [Fig.6B] is a front view of the example of [Fig.6A], in which two tubular sections 2-2 are stored under the liquid tank 3 near the side wall 12, and another tubular section 2-2 is assembled on the mast foot 2-1, near the side wall 13. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] According to the present invention, the terms "between... and..." used to define intervals of values, must be understood as including the lower and upper limits of these intervals.

[0020] The term "about" or the like, when used with a number, may mean that specific number, or alternatively, a range near the specific number, as understood by those skilled in the art.

[0021] When referring to dimensions, the acronyms "L", "l" and "h" mean length, width and height respectively. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions given in the following description are expressed in meters. According to common sense, width is the dimension perpendicular to the length - in a horizontal plane - and / or to the height - in a vertical plane - and smaller than the dimension of the length.

[0022] With reference to Figures 1 to 6, the autonomous transportable system of the invention is in the form of a transportable and stackable container 1, comprising all the equipment necessary for protecting a place and / or fighting fires. Thus, a first object of the present invention relates to a container 1 which comprises, a minimum, a mast 2, a liquid tank 3, and a control and fire-fighting device 4, 5.

[0023] The autonomous transportable system of the invention is particularly suitable for protecting and / or fighting fires outdoors, for example, protecting and / or fighting fires in waste disposal sites with temporary storage of hazardous materials, camping, temporary events such as the Monaco Grand Prix.

[0024] The container 1 is suitable for transport by any means of transport, thus meeting transport standards. It meets in particular the specificities linked to transport by sea. Advantageously, the container 1 according to the invention is a maritime container, without significant modifications to the external walls, in order to maintain the stackable nature of this type of container. Advantageously, the storage volume of the container 1 of the invention is between 15 m3 and 90 m3. More advantageously, the storage volume of the container 1 of the invention is between 15 m3 and 65 m3. In particular, the storage volume of the container 1 of the invention is approximately 18 m3, 30 m3, or 65 m3. Preferably, the storage volume of the container 1 of the invention is approximately 30 m3.

[0025] The container 1 comprises a roof 10, a floor 11, two side walls 12, 13, two end walls 14, 15 and an opening. For the purposes of the present invention, a “side wall” is distinguished from an “end wall” in its dimensions, the largest dimension of a side wall being greater than the largest dimension of an end wall. Advantageously, one of the end walls 15 is provided with an opening, and one or more doors 16, to allow access to the contents of the container 1. The opening is configured to allow access, in particular, to the tubular sections 2-2 of the removable mast 2 and to the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5.

[0026] The container 1 of the invention comprises a mast 2 allowing the projection of liquid at a height, above ground level, during the implementation of the system of the invention. For this purpose, the mast 2 is provided, at its upper end, with a liquid diffusion head 2-3.

[0027] The mast 2 is removable. It is stored in several parts in the container 1. The different parts of the mast 2 comprise a mast foot 2-1, several tubular sections 2-2, and a diffusion head 2-3 possibly mounted on a tubular section 2-2. According to one embodiment, such as that shown in Figures 5A and 5B, the mast 2 comprises two tubular sections 2-2. According to another embodiment, such as that shown in Figures 6A and 6B, the mast 2 comprises three tubular sections 2-2. Each tubular section 2-2 has its own dimension, that is to say independent of the dimension of the other or other tubular sections of the mast 2 to be assembled. Advantageously, each tubular section 2-2 has a length between approximately 1 m and approximately 6 m, in particular between approximately 2 m and approximately 6 m, preferably approximately 4 m. Once the different parts are assembled, the mast 2 can measure up to 16 m. Advantageously, the dismountable mast 2 has a height of between 4 m and 16 m, in the assembled position. Advantageously, the diameter of the tubular sections 2-2 is between 5 cm and 20 cm, in particular between 6 and 16 cm. According to a non-limiting example, the mast 2 has a height of approximately 6 m and an internal diameter of approximately 8 cm. According to another non-limiting example, the mast 2 has a height of approximately 16 m and an internal diameter of approximately 15 cm. Advantageously, the mast foot 2-1 has a square base whose dimensions, in meters, are between 0.6 L x 0.6 1 and 1 L x 1 1. In particular, the mast foot 2-1 has a square base whose dimensions, in meters, are approximately 0.8 L x 0.8 1, as shown in [Fig.5A].The diffusion head 2-3 is, for example, equipped with a rotating liquid diffusion system. According to this example, the mast 2 is thus adapted to the projection of liquid at an angle to be determined around the mast 2. This liquid projection angle can reach 360° around the mast 2. According to another example, the mast 2 is adapted to the projection of liquid, by the diffusion head 2-3, according to a fixed jet. When installing the fire protection and / or fire-fighting system, the different parts of the mast 2 are assembled, advantageously by a system of screws and nuts on flanges provided to each part of the mast 2. At the end of use or when the risk of fire has passed, the mast 2 can be dismantled and stored again in the container 1, for later use.

[0028] When installing the system of the invention, for the purpose of fire protection and / or firefighting, the mast 2 is fixed to the container 1, thus making it possible to limit, or even eliminate, earthworks. For example, the mast 2 is fixed to one of the external side walls of the container 1. According to another example, such as the examples of Figures 1-4 and 6A and 6B, the mast 2 is fixed in the container 1 and projects onto the roof 10 of the container 1, thanks to a hatch 7 on the roof 10 of the container 1, in order to allow the dispersion of liquid outside the container 1. It will be noted that, even when the roof 10 is provided with a hatch 7, the container 1 retains its stackable nature. Advantageously, the hatch 7 is watertight, making it possible, for example, to protect the interior of the container 1 during a projection of liquid, in the event of a fire being detected.

[0029] Advantageously, the mast foot 2-1 is fixed in the container 1. Thus, the mast foot 2-1 remains stationary during transport and ensures good mechanical strength of the mast when the system is installed on the site subject to a risk of fire. This fixing of the mast foot 2-1 in the container 1 thus makes it possible to avoid prior earthworks of the site to be protected against fire, having the effect of limiting the time required for the installation of the system and limiting the impact of the system on the environment. This attachment also helps to limit handling efforts during installation and / or dismantling of the system.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the mast 2 comprises at least two tubular sections 2-2, and one of the tubular sections 2-2 is mounted on the mast foot 2-1, inside the container, during storage and / or transport of the container. According to this embodiment of the invention, the tubular section 2-2 mounted on the mast foot 2-1 is of a dimension such that the 2-4 mast foot 2-1 / tubular section 2-2 assembly does not exceed the height of the container 1. For example, for a container approximately 2.36 m high, the 2-4 mast foot 2-1 / tubular section 2-2 assembly will measure at most 2.25 m in order to preserve the integrity of the container 1 and, thus, retain its stackable character. Advantageously, one or more other tubular sections 2-2 are stored, in the space provided on the floor 11 of the container 1, in a horizontal position, as shown for example in [Fig.6B].Preferably, this space is arranged under the liquid tank 3, at a distance from the mast foot 2-1. According to this preferred arrangement, the exit of the tubular section(s) 2-2 from the container 1 is not hindered by the assembly 2-4, during the installation of the fire protection and / or fire-fighting system. During installation, the tubular section(s) 2-2 are assembled, on the assembly 2-4, by a sealed hatch 7, arranged on the roof 10 of the container 1. The mast foot 2-1 is advantageously fixed in the container 1. This embodiment is advantageous because it makes it possible to reduce the assembly time as well as the handling efforts. Indeed, one of the tubular sections 2-2 being already assembled to the mast foot 2-1, thus forming the assembly 2-4, the number of tubular sections 2-2 to be moved and assembled during installation is reduced. This method of implementation is also advantageous because it avoids the need to level the land.In fact, since mast 2 is fixed in container 1, at the level of the mast foot 2-1, no prior preparation of the ground is necessary for the installation of the protection and / or fire-fighting system on site.

[0031] Advantageously, the mast comprises a so-called liquid return system. This liquid return system makes it possible to recycle any liquid present in the mast in the assembled position. Thus, the liquid contained in the mast can be reintroduced into the liquid tank 3, via the liquid return system. This can be particularly advantageous when dismantling the system of the invention, for storage and / or movement. This return system is also particularly advantageous insofar as the only source of liquid - the liquid being used for protection and / or firefighting - is contained in the liquid tank 3.

[0032] The container 1 of the invention also comprises a liquid reservoir 3. The liquid reservoir 3 being inserted into the container 1, its volume V is included in the volume of container 1. In other words, the volume V of the liquid tank 3 cannot exceed the total volume of the container 1. The volume V of the liquid tank 3 is advantageously between 10 m3 and 60 m3. In particular, the volume V of the liquid tank 3 is approximately 13 m3, 25 m3, or 60 m3. Preferably, the volume V of the liquid tank 3 is approximately 25 m3. It will be noted that the liquid tank 3 has the capacity necessary for the optimal operation of the mast, when spraying liquid. According to a non-limiting example of the invention, the liquid reservoir 3 has a volume V greater than or equal to 40% of the total volume of the container 1. According to another non-limiting example of the invention, the liquid reservoir 3 has a volume V greater than or equal to 60% of the total volume of the container 1. Thus, the majority of the interior volume of the container 1 is occupied by the volume V of the liquid reservoir 3.According to one embodiment, the liquid tank 3 does not comprise liquid during the transport of the container 1. The liquid, advantageously water, is then introduced into the liquid tank 3 during the installation of the autonomous system of the invention. This embodiment is advantageous insofar as it allows the transport of a lighter container. In addition, even if this embodiment requires a water source, at the location to be protected, in order to fill the liquid tank 3, the liquid flow rate achieved thanks to the liquid tank 3, during the implementation of the system of the invention, is greater than the flow rate that could be obtained without such a tank. Indeed, the water flow rate necessary for the implementation of the system of the invention is of the order of 15 to 30 m3 / h. It will be noted that the walls of the liquid tank 3 have a suitable thickness in order to withstand the weight and pressure forces of the liquid.Thus, the presence of the liquid reservoir 3 in the container 1 makes it possible to ensure the sealing of the liquid reservoir 3, while maintaining the integrity of the container.

[0033] The liquid reservoir 3 is substantially of rectangular parallelepiped shape, advantageously with a recess at its base, in order to provide a space, between the liquid reservoir 3 and the container 1, at the floor of the container 1, for the storage of one or more parts of the mast 2. Advantageously, the recess at the base of the liquid reservoir 3 forms a base in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. In particular, this base is at a distance of between 15 and 55 cm, in particular between 25 and 55 cm, from a lower end of at least one wall of the liquid reservoir 3. Advantageously, the reservoir 3 thus comprises a zone 3A of rectangular parallelepiped shape as well as a zone 3B of rectangular parallelepiped shape, the zone 3B being of smaller dimensions than the zone 3A. Advantageously, zone 3B has a height of between 15 and 55 cm, in particular between 25 and 55 cm.Whatever the embodiment, zone 3B is entirely covered by zone 3A, and a space is provided, on at least one of the sides of zone 3B, under zone 3A, in order to be able to store one or more sections. tubular sections 2-2 of the removable mast, one of these tubular sections being able to advantageously be fitted with the diffusion head 2-3.

[0034] Advantageously, the container 1 further comprises a tank containing an additive product. The additive product can then be added to the water, for example, when implementing the projection of liquid by the mast 2. The additive product to the water is, according to a non-limiting example, a flame-retardant composition as defined in application FR3029795A1.

[0035] The liquid tank 3 is advantageously provided with a liquid filling valve. According to one embodiment, this filling valve is arranged on one face of the liquid tank 3, this face being opposite the opening of the container 1, and arranged close to the roof 10 of the container 1. According to another embodiment, this filling valve is arranged on one face of the liquid tank 3, this face being opposite a manhole 17 provided in the roof 10 of the container 1, see below. Thus, during installation of the system of the invention, the introduction of the liquid into the liquid tank 3 is easy, does not require any movement of the liquid tank 3 in the container 1 and does not cause any alteration of the roof 10, the floor 11, the side walls 12, 13 and end walls 14, 15 of the container 1.

[0036] Advantageously, a manhole 17 is arranged in the roof 10 of the container 1, in order to allow access to the liquid tank 3. This access thus allows the filling of the liquid tank 3. It also allows, for example, any maintenance operation on the liquid tank 3.

[0037] The control and fire-fighting device 4, 5 allows the installation to be controlled in order to ensure the pumping and dispersion of liquid during the implementation of the protection and / or fire-fighting system of the invention. The control and fire-fighting device 4, 5 advantageously comprises a battery 4, a motor pump 5 whose starting and control of the motor are electrically powered by the battery 4, and a control system. According to an exemplary embodiment, such as that shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the dimensions, in meters, of the motor pump 4 are 0.8 L x 0.6 1 x 0.62 h. Advantageously, the control system allows the projection of liquid by the mast 2 to be controlled, during the implementation of the system of the invention.

[0038] Advantageously, the fire control and fighting device 4, 5 is provided with a return system, in particular at the motor pump 4, in order to allow the liquid to circulate from the motor pump 4 to the liquid tank 3. This return system is particularly interesting in order to be able to test and verify the correct operation of the system of the invention, once installed, without wasting the water contained in the liquid tank 3. Indeed, the return system makes it possible, during a test phase of the installation, to circulate the liquid contained in the motor pump 4 to liquid tank 3, not to mast 2.

[0039] Advantageously, the container 1 also comprises one or more storage shelves 6. The storage shelf 6 advantageously comprises screw and bolt connections allowing in particular the assembly of the different parts of the mast 2 and its fixing. The storage shelf 6 also advantageously comprises a storage space for solar panels 8.

[0040] The system of the invention is transportable. Indeed, the container 1 can be moved in order to install it on a site to be protected against fires. Once the risk of fire has been eliminated, the removable mast 2 can be dismantled and stored again in the container 1. The container 1 can then be stored with a view to a new installation on the same site to be protected or placed on a means of transport in order to install it on another site to be protected.

[0041] The system of the invention is autonomous. It can be installed in isolated locations, possibly not connected to water. Advantageously, the container 1 is provided with solar panels 8 in order to also guarantee electrical autonomy of the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5. According to one embodiment, as shown for example in Figures 1 and 2, once the system of the invention is installed, one or more solar panels 8 are arranged on the roof 10 of the container 1, in order to supply electricity to the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5. During storage, the solar panels 8 are then advantageously dismantled and stored in the container 1, on the storage shelf 6.

[0042] The system of the invention may comprise one or a plurality of containers 1, each container 1 being able to communicate with at least one other container 1 of the system, thanks to the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5, and in particular, by the control system.

[0043] According to an exemplary embodiment of the transportable container according to the invention, shown in particular in Figures 5A and 5B, the container 1 has the following dimensions L x 1 x h: 5.88 m x 2.33 m x 2.36 m. The liquid tank 3 is arranged in the immediate vicinity of an end wall 14 of the container 1, at a distance from the end wall 15 provided with the opening. The liquid tank 3 comprising a zone 3B of dimensions smaller than the zone 3A, a space is provided under the liquid tank 3 for the storage of two tubular sections 2-2 of the removable mast 2. One of the tubular sections 2-2 is stored horizontally near the side wall 12 of the container 1, while the other tubular section 2-2 is stored horizontally, near the side wall 13.In addition, between the liquid tank 3 and the end wall 15 provided with an opening of the container 1, a second space is provided in which are arranged the mast foot 2-1, a motor pump 4, a battery 5, a control system and a shelf 6 allowing the storage of screws and bolts. necessary for the assembly of the removable mast 2. The shelf 6 can also allow the storage of solar panels 8, to be installed outside the container during the installation of the protection and / or fire-fighting system of the invention.

[0044] According to another exemplary embodiment of the transportable container according to the invention, shown in particular in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the liquid reservoir 3 is arranged in the immediate vicinity of an end wall 14 of the container 1, at a distance from the end wall 15 provided with the opening. The liquid reservoir 3 comprising a zone 3B of dimensions smaller than the zone 3A, a space is provided under the liquid reservoir 3 for the storage of two tubular sections 2-2 of the removable mast 2. The two tubular sections 2-2 are stored horizontally near the side wall 12 of the container 1. In addition, between the liquid tank 3 and the end wall 15 provided with an opening of the container 1, a second space is provided in which are arranged the mast foot 2-1, a motor pump 4, a battery 5, a control system and a shelf 6, not shown, allowing the storage of screws and bolts necessary for the assembly of the removable mast 2.The shelf 6 can also allow the storage of solar panels 8, to be installed outside the container during the installation of the protection and / or fire-fighting system of the invention. According to this exemplary embodiment, the mast foot 2-1 can also be provided with a tubular section 2-2 whose dimensions are such that the assembly 2-4 does not exceed the height of the container 1.

[0045] A second subject of the present invention relates to a method for protecting and / or fighting fires. The method for protecting and / or fighting fires comprises the following step:

[0046] assembly, in a location subject to a risk of fire, of one or more tubular sections 2-2 of a removable mast 2 contained in a container 1 according to the invention, on a mast foot 2-1, advantageously fixed to the floor 11 of the container 1.

[0047] The method of the invention advantageously further comprises the following step:

[0048] filling the liquid reservoir 3 contained in the container 1 with a liquid, the container 1 being on the site subject to a risk of fire.

[0049] Advantageously, the method of the invention further comprises one or other of the following steps:

[0050] storage of the liquid tank 3, the mast 2 which can be dismantled into several parts and the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5 in the container 1 according to the invention; and / or

[0051] transporting the container 1 to the location subject to a fire risk; and / or

[0052] triggering, by the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5, of a projection of liquid from the removable mast 2, when a fire is detected; and / or

[0053] dismantling of the mast 2 which can be dismantled when the risk of fire no longer exists.

[0054] According to an exemplary implementation of the fire protection and / or firefighting method according to the invention, the container 1 comprising the liquid tank 3, the mast 2 which can be dismantled into several parts and the control and firefighting device 4, 5 is transported to a location subject to a fire risk. At the location subject to a fire risk, the liquid tank 3 is filled with a liquid, such as water. The dismantled mast 2 is assembled, at the location subject to the fire risk, by fixing, for example by means of screws, bolts and / or nuts, the tubular sections 2-2 on the mast foot 2-1. Advantageously, one of the tubular sections 2-2 is previously provided with a liquid diffusion head 2-3. Alternatively, the liquid diffusion head 2-3 is assembled to one of the tubular sections 2-2. It should be noted that the liquid diffusion head 2-3 is preferably arranged at the top of the mast 2.In other words, when assembled, the mast 2 is arranged in such a way that the mast foot 2-1 is arranged at one end of the mast 2, the diffusion head 2-3 is arranged at the other end of the mast 2 and, between these two ends, the tubular sections 2-2 are arranged. After installation, the fire protection and / or fire-fighting system is advantageously tested. During this test, the liquid is preferably not projected by the diffusion head 2-3 of the mast 2 but returns to the liquid tank 3, thanks to a liquid return system provided with the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5, and in particular provided with the motor pump 4. When a fire is detected, the control and fire-fighting device 4, 5, and in particular the pilot system, allows the triggering of a projection of liquid by the removable mast 2, at the level of the liquid diffusion head 2-3, onto the fire.When the risk of fire no longer exists, mast 2 is dismantled and stored again in container 1. Container 1 can then be stored for future use and / or transported for future use at another location.

[0055] Compared to a conventional device, fixedly installed and therefore not transportable, the system of the invention is faster and more economical to install. Indeed, the system of the invention eliminates the need for earthworks. The system of the invention also does not require the installation of a buried liquid and / or electricity network. Thus, once the risk of fire has been eliminated, that is to say, for example, when the summer months conducive to fires starting due to temperature and wind have passed, the system of the invention can be stored in the container 1, to be stored and / or moved, for later use on the same site or on a different site.

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Claims

1. Container (1) transportable by any means of transport and stackable for firefighting, containing a storage volume of between 15 m3 and 90 m3, comprising a roof (10), a floor (11), side walls (12, 13) and end walls (14, 15), one of said end walls (15) being provided with an opening, said opening comprising a door (16), for access to the contents of the container (1), characterized in that it further comprises a removable mast (2) provided with a liquid diffusion head (2-3), at least two tubular sections (2-2) and a mast foot (2-1), a liquid reservoir (3) of volume V not exceeding the total volume of the container, and a control and firefighting device (4, 5), and in that a space is provided on the floor (11) of the container (1), at least one of the tubular sections (2-2) being arranged horizontally in said space.

2. Container (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each tubular section (2-2) of the removable mast (2) has a largest dimension of between approximately 1 m and approximately 6 m.

3. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mast (2) and / or the control and fire-fighting device (4, 5) comprises a liquid return system.

4. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the liquid reservoir (3) comprises a liquid.

5. Container (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the liquid included in the liquid reservoir (3) is water.

6. Container (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises a tank containing a water additive product.

7. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control and fire-fighting device (4, 5) comprises a battery (5), a motor pump (4) provided with a motor electrically powered by the battery, and a control system.

8. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (1) further comprises solar panels (8) intended to supply electricity to the control and fire-fighting device (4, 5).

9. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the roof (10) is provided with a hatch (7) intended to form a passage in the roof (10) for a tubular section (2-2) of the mast (2).

10. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mast (2) and the liquid tank (3) are adapted to a projection of liquid with a liquid flow rate of between 15 and 30 m3 / h.

11. Container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the volume V of the liquid reservoir (3) is greater than or equal to 40% of the total volume of the container (1).

12. Method for protecting and / or fighting against fires, comprising the following step: assembling, at a location subject to a fire risk, one or more tubular sections (2-2) of a removable mast (2) contained in a container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, on a mast base (2-1).

13. Method according to the preceding claim, further comprising the following step: filling the liquid reservoir (3) contained in the container (1), with a liquid, the container (1) being positioned on the location subject to a risk of fire.

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