Fire extinguisher storage container cover

Abstract

To provide a cover for a fire extinguisher storage container with which a freezing preventive effect can be expected.SOLUTION: A fire extinguisher storage container cover (extinguisher cover 1) includes a cover body 2 having a shape of covering a fire extinguisher storage container (fire extinguisher 10) and having a heat insulation layer formed by a heat insulation material. The cover body 2 further has an aluminum layer formed by an aluminum foil or an aluminum deposition film. The cover body 2 is provided with a heater 2d.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a cover that covers a container in which a fire extinguishing agent is stored.

Background Art

[0002] Fire extinguishing agent storage containers store various fire extinguishing agents and are used, for example, to form fire extinguishers together with hoses, nozzles, etc.

[0003] Conventionally, this type of storage container may be installed covered with a cover (see, for example, Patent Document 1) or stored in a storage box (see, for example, Patent Document 2) for the purpose of improving aesthetics, etc.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, in this type of storage container, an aqueous fire extinguishing agent (for example, a pure water-based fire extinguishing agent used in a water fire extinguisher, etc.) that does not add an antifreeze may be stored.

[0006] In that case, in a sub-zero environment in winter, there are problems such as the stored fire extinguishing agent, etc. freezing and becoming unusable or losing performance.

[0007] Here, as described above, this type of storage container may be installed covered with a cover or stored in a storage box for the purpose of improving aesthetics, etc., but such a cover or storage box cannot be expected to have an antifreezing effect.

[0008] Moreover, the storage box originally has a problem that the installation space becomes large. Also, when in use, the storage container has to be taken out, and the operation is complicated. On the other hand, the cover does not have such problems.

[0009] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a cover for a fire extinguishing agent storage container that can be expected to have an anti-freezing effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The present invention is a cover for a fire extinguishing agent storage container, characterized by comprising a cover body having a shape for covering the fire extinguishing agent storage container and having a heat insulation layer formed of a heat insulating material.

[0011] In the present invention, the cover body can further have an aluminum layer formed of aluminum foil or an aluminum vapor deposition film. The cover body can be provided with a heater. The cover body can further be provided with a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature inside the cover body, and the heater can be turned on and off at a predetermined temperature based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor. The heater can be in the form of a tape or a sheet. The cover can be provided with a mounting table on which the fire extinguishing agent storage container is placed. The mounting table can be provided with a heater.

Effects of the Invention

[0012] In the present invention, the heat insulation layer of the cover body can delay the transmission of external cold air to the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container. Therefore, the effect of preventing the freezing of the fire extinguishing agent can be expected.

[0013] Therefore, according to the present invention, a cover for a fire extinguishing agent storage container that can be expected to have an anti-freezing effect can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the fire extinguishing agent storage container cover of the present invention will be described by taking the case of applying it to a fire extinguisher cover that covers a fire extinguisher as an example, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0016] It should be noted that the fire extinguishing agent storage container cover of the present invention can, of course, also cover only the fire extinguishing agent storage container.

[0017] [Fire Extinguisher] First, a configuration example on the fire extinguisher side will be briefly described.

[0018] In FIG. 1, the fire extinguisher 10 shows an example of a fire extinguisher covered by a fire extinguisher cover 1 which is an example of the fire extinguishing agent storage container cover of the present invention.

[0019] As shown in the same figure, the fire extinguisher 10 includes a fire extinguishing agent storage container 11, a gas cylinder 12, a hose 13, a nozzle 14, etc., and is configured to pump the fire extinguishing agent in the fire extinguishing agent storage container 11 by the pressurized gas in the gas cylinder 12 and discharge it to the outside through the hose 13 and the nozzle 14. Further, it is provided with traveling wheels 15, etc., and is configured to be traveled by the wheels 15 so that the whole can be moved.

[0020] And the fire extinguishing agent storage container 11 can store, for example, an aqueous fire extinguishing agent that requires measures against freezing.

[0021] The fire extinguisher cover 1 can be used as a cover for covering a portable fire extinguisher such as the fire extinguisher 10 in the illustrated example. Of course, it is not limited to such a portable fire extinguisher. Although not shown, for example, it can also be used as a cover for covering a portable fire extinguisher that does not have wheels and is moved by being gripped by the user.

[0022] [Fire extinguisher cover] Next, a configuration example on the cover side will be described in detail.

[0023] ·Cover body In FIGS. 1 and 2, the fire extinguisher cover 1 includes a cover body 2 having a shape that covers the fire extinguisher 10. And the cover body 2 has a heat insulation layer 2ba formed of a heat insulating material (see FIG. 2(b)).

[0024] ·Heat insulation function In the fire extinguisher cover 1, the cover body 2 having the heat insulation layer 2ba can delay the transmission of external cold air to the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11. Therefore, an effect of preventing the freezing of the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 can be expected. Specifically, for example, even if the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 is a water-based one that requires measures to prevent freezing (for example, a fire extinguishing agent suitable for use in buildings such as cultural properties, such as a pure water-based fire extinguishing agent or a high-viscosity liquid fire extinguishing agent), the effect of preventing freezing can be expected.

[0025] ·Specific example of the cover body ··Shape The cover body 2 can have a three-dimensional shape suitable for covering the entire fire extinguisher 10 from above. Specifically, for example, as in the illustrated example, it can have a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open bottom corresponding to the shape of the entire fire extinguisher 10 (see FIG. 2(a)).

[0026] Also, the cover body 2 can be formed to be foldable and deployable, and when deployed, it can have the above-described three-dimensional shape.

[0027] ··Structure The cover body 2 can be formed of a flexible sheet material, and a heat insulating layer 2ba can be provided on the sheet material.

[0028] FIG. 2(b) shows a configuration example in the case of doubling the sheet material. As shown in the figure, the cover body 2 can be formed of an outer sheet material 2a and an inner sheet material 2b joined to the inner surface side of the outer sheet material 2a, and a heat insulating layer 2ba can be provided on the inner sheet material 2b.

[0029] Note that the cover body 2 may be formed of a single sheet material as long as a heat insulating layer is provided.

[0030] The heat insulating layer 2ba is preferably provided entirely on the inner surface of the cover body 2, but may be provided partially as necessary.

[0031] ··Opening / closing part The cover body 2 can be formed with an opening / closing part 2c. The opening / closing part 2c can be formed to extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover body 2 as in the illustrated example. That is, the cover body 2 can be formed to be openable and closable to the left and right. By doing so, the cover body 2 can be opened to the left and right to perform the work of attaching and detaching the fire extinguisher 10, and the work can be performed quickly and easily.

[0032] ··Fastener The opening / closing part 2c can be provided so as to be detachable by a fastener 2ca.

[0033] ··Material For the fabric material of the outer sheet material 2a, it can be formed of, for example, various synthetic fibers, natural fibers, etc. Further, since it forms the exterior of the cover body 2, it can have fire resistance, weather resistance, etc.

[0034] The inner sheet material 2b may be formed of a heat insulating material made of various materials such as organic and inorganic materials for the heat insulating layer 2ba.

[0035] ·· Aluminum layer Further, the inner sheet material 2b may have an aluminum layer 2bb formed of an aluminum foil or an aluminum vapor deposition film (see Fig. 2(b)). The aluminum layer 2bb can be provided, for example, on the inner surface side of the inner sheet material 2b as in the illustrated example. By providing the inner sheet member 2b with the aluminum layer 2bb, the heat shielding effect by the aluminum layer 2bb can also be expected.

[0036] Note that the illustrated example shows a case where the front and back of the heat insulating layer 2ba and the aluminum layer 2bb forming the inner sheet material 2b are subjected to a laminating process by the laminating portions 2bc, 2bc (see Fig. 2(b)).

[0037] ·· Heater The cover body 2 may be provided with a heater 2d (such as an electric heater) on its inner surface. By doing so, the air inside the cover body 2 and the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 can be heated. And the heat insulating layer 2ba and the aluminum layer 2bb of the inner sheet material 2b can prevent the heat from escaping to the outside of the cover body 2. That is, the air inside the cover body 2 and the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 can be kept warm. In other words, by providing the cover body 2 with the heater 2d, the effect of preventing the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 from freezing can be enhanced.

[0038] As the heater 2d, for example, as in the illustrated example (the illustration of the electric wire for supplying electricity to the heater 2d is omitted), it can be a tape heater (a tape-shaped heater). In this case, as in the illustrated example, it can be provided to extend in the circumferential direction of the cover body 2. By doing so, it can be arranged to surround the fire extinguisher 10 inside the cover body 2, and the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 can be efficiently heated.

[0039] Furthermore, the heater 2d can be provided so as to overlap with the fastener 2ca as in the illustrated example. Since the fastener 2ca has a structure that allows cold air to easily enter from the outside into the inside through gaps and heat to easily escape from the inside to the outside, arranging the heater can reduce such influence.

[0040] Note that instead of using a tape heater as the heater 2d, although not shown in the figure, a sheet heater (sheet-shaped heater) can also be used. Also, instead of being provided on the inner surface of the cover body 2, it can be provided inside the cover body 2 separately from the cover body 2.

[0041] ··Temperature sensor Although not shown in the figure, the fire extinguisher cover - 1 can be provided with a temperature sensor that measures the temperature inside the cover body 2. The heater 2d can be turned on at a predetermined temperature and turned off at a predetermined temperature based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor. This temperature sensor may be provided on the cover body 2 or may be provided on the mounting table 10 described later.

[0042] ·Mounting table As in the illustrated example, the fire extinguisher cover 1 can be provided with a mounting table 3 on which the fire extinguisher 10 is placed. Thereby, it is possible to close the inside of the cover body 2 also from the bottom side.

[0043] And although not shown in the figure, the cover body 2 can be joined around the mounting table 3 by a surface fastener or the like over the entire bottom - side hem portion. By doing so, it is possible to prevent cold air from entering from the outside through the gaps in the bottom - side hem portion and prevent heat from escaping from the inside to the outside.

[0044] Furthermore, as in the illustrated example, a heater 3a (for example, an electric heater such as a panel heater, etc. The illustration of the electric wire for supplying electricity is omitted) can be provided on the mounting table 3. Thereby, the fire extinguishing agent in the storage container 11 and the air in the cover body 2 can be heated also from the bottom side.

[0045] Also, although not shown, the mounting table 3 can also be provided with a heat insulating layer inside. By doing so, it is possible to prevent cold air from entering the inside from the ground (floor) side and to prevent heat from escaping from the inside to the outside.

[0046] Note that the mounting table 3 can be provided regardless of whether the fire extinguisher cover 1 is a cover that covers a portable fire extinguisher without wheels or a cover that covers the fire extinguishing agent storage container alone.

[0047] [Example of configuration change] As described above, an example of an embodiment of the fire extinguishing agent storage container cover of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and configuration changes and the like are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention.

[0048] For example, the cover body 2 can have a frame, and can be folded and unfolded together with the frame. [Explanation of reference numerals]

[0049] 1: Fire extinguisher cover 2: Cover body 2a: Outer sheet material 2b: Inner sheet material 2ba: Heat insulating layer 2bb: Aluminum layer 2bc: Laminated portion 2c: Opening / closing portion 2ca: Fastener 2d: Heater 3: Mounting table 3a: Heater 10: Fire extinguisher 11: Fire extinguishing agent storage container 12: Gas cylinder 13: Hose 14: Nozzle 15: Wheels

Claims

**Claim 1** A fire extinguishing agent storage container cover, characterized by comprising a cover body having a shape covering the fire extinguishing agent storage container and having a heat insulation layer formed of a heat insulating material. **Claim 2** The fire extinguishing agent storage container cover according to claim 1, wherein the cover body further has an aluminum layer formed of an aluminum foil or an aluminum vapor deposition film. **Claim 3** The fire extinguishing agent storage container cover according to claim 1, wherein the cover body is provided with a heater. **Claim 4** The fire extinguishing agent storage container cover according to claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a mounting table on which the fire extinguishing agent storage container is placed. **Claim 5** The fire extinguishing agent storage container cover according to claim 4, wherein the mounting table is provided with a heater.

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