Sprinkler Headring

The sprinkler head ring with a through hole and adjustable connecting members accommodates various sprinkler diameters, enhancing installation flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

KR102998143B1Active Publication Date: 2026-07-29진형철
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Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
진형철
Filing Date
2024-06-21
Publication Date
2026-07-29

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Technical Problem

Conventional sprinkler head rings are limited to specific diameters, preventing universal installation on sprinklers of varying sizes.

Method used

A sprinkler head ring design featuring a body with a through hole and radially protruding ribs, including multiple connecting members of varying thickness and length, allowing detachable attachment to sprinklers of different diameters.

Benefits of technology

Enables installation on sprinklers of diverse diameters, simplifying construction and reducing manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

A sprinkler head ring is provided. The sprinkler head ring is a head ring mounted on the head of a sprinkler, comprising a fire extinguishing water pipe, a head portion disposed at the tip of the fire extinguishing water pipe and having a coupling groove formed on its outer surface, and a heat-sensitive plate disposed on the head portion, and a head ring that is detachably attached to the head portion of the sprinkler. The head ring comprises a body having a through hole formed therein, a rib protruding radially from the end of the through hole to the upper part of the body, and a coupling portion protruding from the inner surface of the rib and detachably attached to the head portion.
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Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sprinkler head ring, and more specifically, to a sprinkler head ring that can be mounted as a single head ring on sprinklers of different diameters. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, sprinkler heads are widely installed as automatic sprinkler systems for rapid fire suppression in the event of a fire within a building, and the heads are connected to the upper fire extinguishing pipes via joints. Additionally, after the head is secured to the pipe, a specially manufactured head ring is inserted from below to neatly finish the gap between the head body and the ceiling finishing material.

[0004] As prior art for the above-mentioned head ring, a head ring for a sprinkler head and a sprinkler head equipped with such a head ring have been disclosed in Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2011-0008900. This prior art describes a head ring mounted on a sprinkler head, wherein the head ring is configured to consist of a wing surface forming a circumference, a connecting part extending from the wing surface to surround the thermal plate of the sprinkler head, and a supporting surface formed by connecting to the connecting part, having a through hole, protruding in one direction, and mounted on the sprinkler head.

[0005] However, the stopper of the above-mentioned conventional technology has the problem that it cannot be installed on sprinklers of different diameters. Prior art literature

[0007] Republic of Korea Published Utility Model Publication No. 20-2011-0008900 The problem to be solved

[0008] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a sprinkler head ring that can be mounted with a single head ring even on sprinklers of different diameters.

[0009] Furthermore, the problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0011] A sprinkler head ring according to one embodiment for solving the above problem comprises a head ring mounted on the head of a sprinkler, a sprinkler including a fire extinguishing water pipe, a head portion disposed at the tip of the fire extinguishing water pipe and having a coupling groove formed on its outer surface, and a heat-sensing plate disposed on the head portion, and a head ring detachably attached to the head portion of the sprinkler, wherein the head ring comprises a body having a through hole penetrating the interior, a rib protruding radially from the end of the through hole to the upper part of the body, and a coupling portion protruding from the inner surface of the rib and detachably attached to the head portion.

[0012] The above-mentioned connecting portion may include a first connecting member protruding from the inner surface of the lower portion of the rib, a second connecting member protruding from the inner surface of the rib above the first connecting member, and a third connecting member protruding from the inner surface of the rib above the second connecting member.

[0013] The second connecting member may protrude more thickly than the first connecting member, and the third connecting member may protrude more thickly than the second connecting member.

[0014] The second connecting member may protrude with a longer length than the first connecting member, and the third connecting member may protrude with a longer length than the second connecting member.

[0015] The above rib can be positioned at an angle in the direction of the through hole.

[0016] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0018] According to a sprinkler head ring according to one embodiment of the present invention, since a single head ring can be installed on sprinklers of different diameters, construction can be simplified and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0019] The effects according to the embodiments are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider variety of effects are included in this specification. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are drawings showing a sprinkler head ring according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a sprinkler head ring according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings showing the installation state of a sprinkler head ring according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a rib according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0024] Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] FIGS. 1 and 2 are drawings showing a sprinkler head ring according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a sprinkler head ring according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings showing the installation state of a sprinkler head ring according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a rib according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, a sprinkler head ring (100) according to one embodiment may include a sprinkler (110) and a head ring (120) as a head ring mounted on the head of a sprinkler.

[0028] In some embodiments, the sprinkler (110) may be a conventional sprinkler comprising a fire extinguishing water pipe (111), a head portion (112) disposed at the tip of the fire extinguishing water pipe (111), and a heat-sensing plate (113) disposed on the head portion (112). Additionally, in some embodiments, the sprinkler (110) may include a plurality of coupling grooves (112a) formed on the outer surface of the head portion (112). Here, the coupling grooves (112a) may be formed spaced apart at regular intervals or formed in a streamlined shape.

[0029] In some embodiments, the head ring (120) may be attached to and detached from the head portion (112) of the sprinkler (110). That is, the head ring (120) may be attached to the ceiling while being mounted in the coupling groove (112a) of the head portion (112). In some embodiments, the head ring (120) may include a body (121), a rib (122), and a coupling portion (123).

[0030] In some embodiments, the body (121) may be formed as a circular plate, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the body (121) may be formed as a plate of various shapes, such as a square, and in some embodiments, the body (121) may be formed by being inclined upward or curved. Additionally, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the body (121) may be formed in a shape where peaks and valleys repeat, or a plurality of protruding patterns may be arranged on the upper surface of the body (121). That is, when the upper surface of the body (121) is formed in a shape where peaks and valleys repeat, or when a plurality of protruding patterns are arranged on the upper surface of the body (121), damage such as changes in the shape of the body (121) due to external forces can be more effectively prevented. Here, the upper surface of the body (121) may refer to a surface that is in close contact with the ceiling.

[0031] In some embodiments, the body (121) may include a through hole (121a). In some embodiments, the through hole (121a) is a hole that penetrates the central part of the body (121) and may accommodate a head portion (112) so that the heat-sensing plate (113) of the sprinkler (110) protrudes. In some embodiments, the through hole (121a) may be formed in a circular shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the through hole (121a) may be formed in various shapes such as a square, hexagon, or octagon.

[0032] In some embodiments, the rib (122) may penetrate upward from the end of the through hole (121a) of the body (121). In some embodiments, two or more ribs (122) may protrude radially.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, in some embodiments, the coupling portion (123) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) and be mounted in the coupling groove (112a) of the head portion (112). In some embodiments, the coupling portion (123) may include a first coupling member (123a), a second coupling member (123b), and a third coupling member (123c).

[0034] In some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) to the third connecting member (123c) may be arranged in a vertical line, but are not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) to the third connecting member (123c) may be arranged in a horizontal line or in a diagonal line.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 4, in some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) may protrude from the inner surface of the lower portion of the rib (122). In some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a length of 0.5 mm, but is not limited thereto. Additionally, in some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a thickness of 0.5 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the second coupling member (123b) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) above the first coupling member (123a). In some embodiments, the second coupling member (123b) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a length of 1.0 mm, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the second coupling member (123b) may protrude by a longer length than the first coupling member (123a). Additionally, in some embodiments, the second coupling member (123b) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a thickness greater than that of the first coupling member (123a). For example, the second coupling member (123b) may protrude by a thickness of 1.0 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the third connecting member (123c) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) above the second connecting member (123b). In some embodiments, the third connecting member (123c) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a length of 1.4 mm, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the third connecting member (123c) may protrude by a longer length than the second connecting member (123b). Additionally, in some embodiments, the third connecting member (123c) may protrude from the inner surface of the rib (122) by a thickness greater than that of the second connecting member (123b). For example, the third connecting member (123c) may protrude by a thickness of 1.4 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0038] Additionally, referring to FIG. 7, in some embodiments, the rib (122') may be positioned at an angle toward the center of the through hole. Here, the rib (122') may be positioned at an angle of 5 to 10° toward the center of the through hole (121a), but is not limited thereto, and the rib (122') may be positioned at an angle of various angles toward the center of the through hole.

[0039] In some embodiments, the connecting portion (123) disposed on the inner surface of the inclined rib (122'), namely the first connecting member (123a), the second connecting member (123b), and the third connecting member (123c), may be formed with the same length, but are not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the second connecting member (123b) may protrude with a longer length or a thicker thickness than the first connecting member (123a), and the third connecting member (123c) may protrude with a longer length or a thicker thickness than the second connecting member (123b). Here, although the first connecting member (123a) to the third connecting member (123c) are described as protruding once on the inner surface of the rib (122), they are not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the first connecting member (123a) to the third connecting member (123c) may protrude in multiple stages or be bent at a certain angle and protrude.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical concept or essential features thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0043] 100: Sprinkler head ring 110: Sprinkler 111: Firefighting water pipe 112: Head section 112a: Connecting groove 113: Thermal plate 120: Head ring 121: Body 121a: Penetrating hole 122: Liv 122': Liv 123: Joint 123a: First connecting member 123b: Second connecting member 123c: Third connecting member

Claims

Claim 1 A sprinkler comprising a head ring mounted on a head of a sprinkler, the head portion disposed at the tip of the fire extinguishing water pipe and having a coupling groove formed on its outer surface, and a heat-sensing plate disposed on the head portion; and a head ring detachably attached to the head portion of the sprinkler, wherein the head ring comprises: a body having a through hole formed therein; a rib protruding radially from the end of the through hole to the upper part of the body; and a coupling portion protruding from the inner surface of the rib and detachably attached to the head portion, wherein the coupling portion comprises: a first coupling member protruding from the inner surface of the lower end of the rib; and a second coupling member protruding from the inner surface of the rib above the first coupling member. A sprinkler head ring comprising a third coupling member protruding from the inner surface of a rib on the upper side of the second coupling member, wherein the second coupling member protrudes more thickly than the first coupling member, the third coupling member protrudes more thickly than the second coupling member, the second coupling member protrudes with a longer length than the first coupling member, the third coupling member protrudes with a longer length than the second coupling member, the upper surface of the body is formed in a shape in which peaks and valleys repeat, or a plurality of protruding patterns are arranged on the upper surface of the body, the first coupling member protrudes 0.5 mm in length from the inner surface of the rib, the second coupling member protrudes 1.0 mm in length from the inner surface of the rib, and the third coupling member protrudes 1.4 mm in length from the inner surface of the rib. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete