Actuation testing method for smoke detector and actuation tester

Abstract

To provide an actuation testing method that can eliminate the need for a replacement work of repellent when using the repellent to prevent an insect from getting inside a smoke detector.SOLUTION: In an actuation testing method for a smoke detector (200), an actuation tester (100) for performing an actuation test of the smoke detector (200) is provided with a repellent holding unit (25) for holding a repellent containing an insect repellent component; when performing the actuation test, the actuation tester (100) is brought close to the smoke detector (200); and the repellent is coated by contacting the repellent holding unit (25) with a surface of the smoke detector (200) or its surrounding mounting surface (S). As a consequence, this allows the actuation test and insect control measures to be carried out in one step.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for testing the operation of a smoke detector, in which a repellent containing an insect repellent component is applied to the smoke detector when testing the operation of the smoke detector, and to an operation tester. [Background technology]

[0002] Smoke detectors emit light from within, and when smoke enters the detector from the surrounding area, the emitted light is scattered. When the smoke detector detects this scattered light, it will sound an alarm, indicating that smoke has occurred in the surrounding area.

[0003] If a small insect gets inside such a smoke detector, it can cause diffuse reflection of light, which can lead to false alarms.

[0004] Therefore, measures such as installing netting over the ventilation holes through which smoke enters are taken to prevent insects from getting inside the equipment.

[0005] The following technology has been disclosed as a way to prevent insects from getting inside a smoke detector (see, for example, Patent Document 1): Patent Document 1 discloses a method of keeping insects away by attaching cardboard or sponge impregnated with a repellent to the detector or by hanging it near the detector. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 51-53893 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The effectiveness of the repellent weakens over time, so in the detector disclosed in Patent Document 1, the cardboard, sponge, etc. impregnated with the repellent must be replaced periodically.

[0008] On the other hand, sensors are usually installed in high places such as ceilings where they are difficult to reach, so replacing them requires time and effort.

[0009] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a method and an operation tester for testing the operation of a smoke detector that can eliminate the need to replace repellents when using repellents to prevent insects from entering the interior of a smoke detector. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The method for testing the operation of a smoke detector according to the present disclosure includes providing an operation tester for testing the operation of a smoke detector with a repellent holding section that holds a repellent containing insect repellent ingredients, and when conducting the operation test, bringing the operation tester close to the smoke detector and contacting the repellent holding section with the surface of the smoke detector or the installation surface around it to apply the repellent.

[0011] In addition, the operation tester according to the present disclosure has a support rod, a smoke-emitting section provided at the end of the support rod that approaches the smoke detector during an operation test of the smoke detector, and a repellent holding section provided in the smoke-emitting section that holds a repellent containing insect repellent ingredients, and when the smoke-emitting section approaches the smoke detector during an operation test, the repellent holding section comes into contact with the surface of the smoke detector or the installation surface around it to apply the repellent. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to obtain a method and an operation tester for testing the operation of a smoke detector that can eliminate the need to replace repellents when using repellents to prevent insects from entering the interior of the smoke detector. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an operation tester according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state before a test is performed in the operation tester shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a diagram showing a state during testing in the operation tester shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a plan view of the operation tester shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the installation surface side, and shows an example of the shape of the repellent holding portion. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the smoke detector operation test method and operation tester of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The disclosed method for testing the operation of a smoke detector includes providing an operation tester with a repellent application section impregnated with a repellent, and during an operation test, bringing the operation tester close to the smoke detector and bringing the repellent application section into contact with the smoke detector to apply the repellent.

[0015] Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an operation tester according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] The operation tester 100 is a device for testing whether or not a smoke detector 200 operates correctly, and includes a support rod 10 and a smoke generating section 20.

[0017] The support rod 10 is a long member that is held by an operator and is used to bring the smoke emitting part 20 close to the smoke detector 200 that is installed on an installation surface S such as a ceiling or wall.

[0018] The smoke generating section 20 is located at the end of the operation tester 100 and includes a smoke generating device 21 , a storage section 22 , a bellows section 23 , and a detector cover 24 .

[0019] The smoke generator 21 is a device that generates and discharges smoke for testing, and is activated when a smoke generation start switch 11 attached to the support rod 10 is operated.

[0020] The storage section 22 is a member that stores the smoke generator 21 and prevents smoke from the smoke generator 21 from leaking to the outside.

[0021] The detector cover 24 is a member that shields the ventilation hole h of the smoke detector 200 from the outside when the smoke detector 200 comes into contact with the tip of the smoke generating unit 20 during an operation test. In other words, the detector cover 24 is a member that fills the detector cover 24 with artificial smoke from the smoke generating device 21 when testing the smoke detector 200.

[0022] Bellows portion 23 is a rubber member, and elastically deforms when sensor cover 24 comes into contact with smoke sensor 200. As a result, bellows portion 23 can convey to the operator the feeling that sensor cover 24 has come into contact with smoke sensor 200.

[0023] Additionally, the bellows portion 23 deforms to ensure that the sensor cover 24 comes into proper contact with the smoke sensor 200.

[0024] During an operation test, in order to properly bring the detector cover 24 into contact with the smoke detector 200 and shield the vent hole h from the outside, the operation tester 100 is ideally positioned directly below the smoke detector 200 in a vertical position. However, in reality, some degree of error occurs, and the majority of tests are conducted with the operation tester 100 tilted at an angle. The bellows portion 23 deforms to absorb this vertical position error, allowing the detector cover 24 to properly contact the smoke detector 200 and shield the vent hole h from the outside. Note that even when the installation surface S is a wall or an obliquely sloping ceiling, the deformation of the bellows portion 23 allows the detector cover 24 to properly contact the smoke detector 200.

[0025] In addition to the above configuration, in the first embodiment, a repellent holding portion 25 is provided inside the sensor cover 24.

[0026] Repellent holding portion 25 is a member that holds a repellent containing insect repellent ingredients, and specifically, can be configured as a sponge impregnated with a repellent. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, repellent holding portion 25 is provided so that a portion of it protrudes from tip 24A of sensor cover 24, i.e., the tip side of smoke emitting portion 20.

[0027] Next, a specific example of a method for testing the operation of the smoke detector 200 using the operation tester 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0028] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a state before a test is performed in the operation tester 100 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a state when a test is performed in the operation tester 100 shown in Fig. 1.

[0029] When conducting an operation test of smoke detector 200, an operator fills repellent into repellent holding portion 25 as necessary. Then, in FIG. 2 , the operator grasps support rod 10 of operation tester 100 and brings smoke emitting portion 20 close to smoke detector 200.

[0030] 3, the worker brings the detector cover 24 of the smoke generating unit 20 into contact with the smoke detector 200 so as to shield the ventilation hole h of the smoke detector 200 from the outside. After that, the worker operates the smoke generation start switch 11 shown in FIG. 1 to activate the smoke generating device 21. This causes the smoke generating unit 20 to fill with test smoke, and an operation test of the smoke detector 200 is performed.

[0031] During this operation test, repellent holding portion 25, which is provided so as to protrude from tip 24A of detector cover 24, comes into contact with smoke detector 200. As a result, the repellent held in repellent holding portion 25 adheres to and is applied to the surface of smoke detector 200.

[0032] In this way, the repellent application work is performed during the periodic operation test. In other words, the operation test and repellent application can be performed in one process, eliminating the need for separate work to replace the repellent, which was previously required. As a result, the time and effort required to apply the repellent can be reduced. Furthermore, since the operation test of the smoke detector 200 is performed periodically, the repellent can be applied after each operation test, thereby maintaining the effectiveness of the repellent.

[0033] Next, examples of the shape of the repellent holding portion 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a plan view of the operation tester 100 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the installation surface S side, and is a diagram showing an example of the shape of the repellent holding portion 25. In FIG.

[0035] Figure 4(A) shows the repellent holding portion 25 shown in Figures 1 to 3. The repellent holding portion 25 shown in Figure 4(A) is provided in two locations along the inner surface of the sensor cover 24, for example, in an annular shape.

[0036] Furthermore, the repellent holding portion 25 shown in Fig. 4(B) is provided in a circular ring shape so as to go around the inner surface of the sensor cover 24. On the other hand, the repellent holding portion 25 shown in Fig. 4(C) is provided in a circular ring shape so as to go around the outer surface of the sensor cover 24. Note that, although the repellent holding portion 25 shown in both examples is circular because the sensors are circular, this shape does not necessarily have to be circular, and a rectangular repellent holding portion 25 may simply be provided in one location.

[0037] Incidentally, in the type shown in Figure 4(C), the repellent holding portion 25 is provided on the outer surface side of the sensor cover 24, so although it depends on the shape of the smoke sensor 200, it is possible to apply a repellent not only to the smoke sensor 200 but also to the ceiling on which the smoke sensor 200 is installed. When applying the repellent to the ceiling, a spray type may be used, and the repellent can also be sprayed onto the ceiling surface to apply it. In this case, a fine spray of repellent will drift around the smoke sensor 200, but the sensor cover 24 will close the vent hole h, so the fine spray will not cause the smoke sensor 200 to malfunction.

[0038] In addition, in order to increase the area over which the repellent is applied, it is also possible to provide the repellent holding portion 25 on both the inside and outside of the sensor cover 24 by combining the configurations of FIG. 4(B) and FIG. 4(C). Combining the configurations of FIG. 4(B) and FIG. 4(C) allows the repellent to be applied or attached to both the smoke sensor 200 and the ceiling portion surrounding the smoke sensor 200, thereby enabling a large amount of repellent to be provided in the environment where the smoke sensor 200 is located. Therefore, during times when insects are likely to appear, such as summer, it is advisable to apply or attach the repellent to areas other than the smoke sensor 200. In addition to the configurations exemplified here, various shapes and configurations of the repellent holding portion 25 can be adopted.

[0039] In the above-described first embodiment, the repellent holding portion 25 is a sponge, but is not limited to this. The repellent holding portion 25 may be any member as long as it can hold the repellent and can be applied to the smoke detector 200 upon contact with the smoke detector 200. A brush-like or writing-pen-like member may be used as this repellent holding portion 25. Furthermore, this repellent holding portion 25 may be configured as a stamp, in which the repellent is filled in a container and sealed, and the repellent seeps out from the contact surface upon contact with the smoke detector 200.

[0040] Furthermore, the repellent holding portion 25 may be configured to be detachably attached to the sensor cover 24. This makes it possible to simplify the work of replacing the repellent holding portion 25 when it becomes soiled.

[0041] Furthermore, in the above-described first embodiment, the sensor cover 24 is in contact with the smoke sensor 200 to shield the ventilation hole h of the smoke sensor 200 from the outside. However, the sensor cover 24 may be in contact with the installation surface S around the smoke sensor 200 to shield the entire smoke sensor 200 from the outside. In this case, the repellent holding unit 25 may be arranged to be in contact with the installation surface S around the smoke sensor 200 and to apply the repellent to the installation surface S.

[0042] Furthermore, the operation tester 100 of the first embodiment can also be used solely for the purpose of applying a repellent without performing an operation test. In other words, by using the operation tester 100, application work can be easily performed as needed even at times other than when an operation test is being performed.

[0043] The features of the operation test method for the smoke detector 200 and the operation tester 100 can be summarized as follows, with the following configuration and the following effects being achieved.

[0044] The method for testing the operation of a smoke detector 200 disclosed herein provides a repellent holding unit 25 for holding a repellent containing an insect repellent component in an operation tester 100 that performs an operation test of the smoke detector 200. When performing an operation test, the operation tester 100 is brought close to the smoke detector 200, and the repellent holding unit 25 is brought into contact with the surface of the smoke detector 200 or the installation surface S in its vicinity to apply the repellent. Note that instead of applying the repellent, it is also acceptable to attach the repellent. In other words, there are no particular limitations on the method for applying the repellent, as long as the repellent is provided on the smoke detector 200 by coating or adhering, etc.

[0045] This provides a method for testing the operation of a smoke detector 200 and an operation tester 100 that can eliminate the need to replace repellents when using a repellent to prevent insects from entering the interior of the smoke detector 200. Furthermore, since the repellent is applied during the operation test, the repellent is applied periodically, which allows the effectiveness of the repellent to be maintained.

[0046] In the operation test method of the present disclosure, the repellent holding portion 25 is a sponge that is impregnated with the repellent and thereby holds the repellent.

[0047] Therefore, the repellent holding portion 25 can have a simple structure.

[0048] In addition, in the operation test method disclosed herein, the repellent holding section 25 is provided in the smoke-emitting section 20 located at the end of the operation tester 100, and is provided so that a portion of it protrudes from the tip side of the smoke-emitting section 20.

[0049] Therefore, the repellent holding portion 25 can be easily brought into contact with the smoke detector 200 or the installation surface S.

[0050] Furthermore, the operation test method of the present disclosure performs the operation test and the application or attachment of the repellent in one step, thereby eliminating the need for time spent on applying the repellent.

[0051] Furthermore, the operation tester 100 according to the present disclosure has a smoke-emitting unit 20 that approaches the smoke detector 200 during an operation test of the smoke detector 200, and a repellent holding unit 25 that is provided in the smoke-emitting unit 20 and holds a repellent containing an insect repellent component. When the smoke-emitting unit 20 approaches the smoke detector 200 during an operation test, the repellent holding unit 25 comes into contact with the surface of the smoke detector 200 or the installation surface S around it to apply or adhere the repellent.

[0052] This allows the operation tester 100 to easily apply the repellent to the smoke detector 200. Furthermore, since the repellent is applied during the operation test, the repellent is applied periodically, which allows the repellent's effectiveness to be maintained.

[0053] In addition, the repellent holding section 25 is provided on the inside and outside of the detector cover 24, and when the smoke emitting section 20 approaches the smoke detector 200 during an operation test, it comes into contact with the surface of the smoke detector 200 and the ceiling around the smoke detector 200 to apply or adhere the repellent.

[0054] Therefore, the area over which the repellent is applied can be increased, making it possible to provide a large amount of repellent. Furthermore, the repellent can be applied or attached to ceiling surfaces other than the smoke detector 200. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 10 Support rod, 11 Smoke start switch, 20 Smoke generating section, 21 Smoke generating device, 22 Storage section, 23 Bellows section, 24 Detector cover, 24A Tip, 25 Repellent holding section, 100 Operation tester, 200 Smoke detector, S Installation surface, h Ventilation hole.

Claims

1. An operation tester for testing the operation of a smoke detector is provided with a repellent holding section for holding a repellent containing an insect repellent component, When performing the operation test, the operation tester is brought close to the smoke detector, and the repellent holding part is brought into contact with the surface of the smoke detector or an installation surface in the vicinity thereof to apply or adhere the repellent. How to test the operation of smoke detectors.

2. The repellent holding portion is a sponge that is impregnated with the repellent and thereby holds the repellent.

2. The method for testing the operation of a smoke detector according to claim 1.

3. The repellent holding section is provided in a smoke-emitting section located at an end of the operation tester, and is provided so that a part of the repellent holding section protrudes from a tip side of the smoke-emitting section.

3. A method for testing the operation of a smoke detector according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The operation test and the application or attachment of the repellent are carried out in one step.

3. A method for testing the operation of a smoke detector according to claim 1 or 2.

5. A support rod; a smoke generating unit provided at an end of the support rod and approaching the smoke detector during an operation test of the smoke detector; a repellent holding section provided in the smoke emitting section and holding a repellent containing an insect repellent component; and The repellent holding portion is When the smoke-emitting unit approaches the smoke detector during the operation test, the repellent is applied or adhered to the surface of the smoke detector or a surrounding installation surface by contacting the smoke-emitting unit. Operation tester.

6. An operation tester as described in claim 5, wherein the repellent holding portion is provided on the inside and outside of the detector cover, and when the smoke-emitting portion approaches the smoke detector during the operation test, it contacts the surface of the smoke detector and the ceiling surrounding the smoke detector to apply or adhere the repellent.

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