SMART FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to an intelligent fire extinguisher system that detects changes in its position using an accelerometer, measures the fire extinguisher pressure, and sends status information to the user via Bluetooth.

Description

1 TARIFF SMART FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention is a device that detects changes in its position using an accelerometer, 5 It measures the pressure of a fire extinguisher and communicates its status via Bluetooth. It relates to a smart fire extinguisher system that sends a message to the user. State of the art: In the event of a fire, one of the first things to use is a fire extinguisher. The tubes are placed in different numbers in facilities depending on the size and risk level of the facilities. 10 Large facilities contain hundreds of fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers... Regular maintenance and inspections are of great importance. Fire If the tubes are not maintained and checked in a timely manner, they lose their function. Even fire extinguishers that are regularly maintained can malfunction prematurely, and Pressure losses can occur. Therefore, it is important to ensure the cylinders are in good condition before scheduled maintenance. Determining whether or not they are in this condition is of vital importance. The most important thing about fires... Early intervention is necessary. Malfunctioning fire extinguishers cause fires. Trying to use it immediately can lead to significant losses. Subject to application no. “CN115154976A”, which is in the known state of the art. The invention applies to dry powder fire extinguishers, water-based fire extinguishers, and carbon dioxide 20 Annual inspection reminders and low pressure applied to fire extinguishers, etc. This relates to a new low-pressure sensing smart fire extinguisher that requires It is related to a powerful Bluetooth fire extinguisher. The invention covered by application number “CN215868106” exists in the prior art. It relates to the field of fire fighting equipment, specifically the structure of a fire extinguisher. 25 Timely monitoring and alarm of abnormal pressure in the fire extinguisher. fire Wireless detection and connection alarm device for extinguisher pressure. It provides. In multiple fire extinguishers, each fire extinguisher has an alarm. 2 Bluetooth signal receiver and transmitter, building control center computer control center It is paired with a Bluetooth signal transceiver. The invention covered by application number “TR2019 / 17914” exists in the prior art. Continuous monitoring of fire extinguishers, especially those used in industrial areas. Fire extinguisher 5, which provides information and transmits data to both the user and the supplier company. It relates to a monitoring system. The invention concerns the monitoring of the signal from the manometer. It includes a data transfer module that enables the data to be transferred to the central hub. Nowadays, fire extinguishers with remote monitoring capabilities are used. Remote monitoring Pressure monitoring features found in existing fire extinguishers, GSM communication. This is done via technology. Data transfer takes 10 minutes in areas where the GSM line has no coverage. This is not possible. Therefore, data transfer is also not possible in areas where the GSM line has no coverage. This is done to be aware of fire extinguishers and their locations. If any changes are made, it is of great importance to monitor the situation. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement in the relevant technical field is necessary. 15 It has been made. Brief Description and Objectives of the Invention: The invention uses an accelerometer to detect changes in its position. and enables its location in the field, measuring fire extinguisher pressure and using Bluetooth. A smart fire extinguisher that communicates with the user and sends status information via a scanner. 20 It is related to the system. The main purpose of the invention is to eliminate the need for a SIM card and high-frequency transmission in fire extinguishers. battery capacity requirement Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication method It enables elimination by using a SIM card and high battery capacity. Eliminating the need for a low-cost and more compact solution 25 It offers. Another purpose of the invention is to determine its location using the accelerometer it has on board. it has been modified, a physical mechanism like those found in keys with weight-measuring capabilities. It enables detection without using anything else. Thus, it is much more practical and cost-effective. It offers a costly solution. 30 3 Another purpose of the invention is to attach a pressure switch or pressure switch to a fire extinguisher. The manometer detects when the cylinder pressure is below the required level. Its purpose is to enable it. Explanation of the figures: Figure 1; This is a drawing showing the pressure switch and electronic circuit board that are the subject of the invention. 5 Figure 2; Image of the pressure switch with manometer and electronic board, which are the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives. Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of the system described in the invention. Reference numbers: 110. Electronic card 10 111. Pressure switch 112. Accelerometer 113. Bluetooth module 114. LED indicator 120. Apparatus 15 130. Handheld terminal 140. Server 150. Management and monitoring application Description of the invention The invention is a device that detects changes in its position using an accelerometer, 20 It measures the pressure of a fire extinguisher and communicates its status via Bluetooth. It relates to a smart fire extinguisher system that sends a message to the user. 4 Electronic board (110); pressure switch (111), accelerometer (112), bluetooth module (113) It consists of a battery. The electronic board (110) measures the battery voltage and Bluetooth It sends the message from the module (113) to the handheld terminal (130). Pressure switch (111); coming from the apparatus (120) attached to the fire extinguisher manometer inlet It measures the pressure inside the fire extinguisher, thus enabling the measurement of the pressure level. 5 In one application of the invention, the pressure switch (111) with manometer (160) or just It can be used as a pressure switch (111). Figure 1 shows the invention with a manometer. The pressure switch version is shown in Figure 2. The accelerometer is located inside the electronic board (110) and can detect whether the fire extinguisher is moving. It enables the detection of any changes in position or movement. Accelerometer integrated 10 that its position has been changed, in switches with weight measuring capability It can detect without using a physical device like that. Thus, it is much more... It offers a viable and cost-effective solution. Bluetooth module (113), pressure and acceleration measured by electronic board (110) It enables the transmission of information to a handheld terminal (130). Bluetooth module (113) 15 using a SIM card and high-powered battery, which should be present in existing fire extinguishers. The need for additional capacity is eliminated. Data can also be obtained in areas where the GSM line has no coverage. It enables the transfer of information, thus expanding its field of application. The LED indicator (114) indicates that the tube pressure may fall below the specified level or the tube may be damaged. When moved, the red LED on it flashes. It gives a visual alarm. The handheld terminal (130), accelerometer (112) and pressure sensor located inside the electronic card (110) The key (111) receives data via the bluetooth module (113). Handheld terminal (130) received from the electronic board (110) using wireless communication protocols. It transmits the information to the server (140). Management and monitoring within the handheld terminal (130) 25 The application is being implemented. Server (140), handheld terminal (130) with a wireless communication protocol (GSM or wifi) By communicating via this method, information about the cylinder pressure and the location of the fire extinguisher is obtained. It receives information about the replacement and the remaining battery voltage. Server (140), tube Detects low pressure and changes in position 30 This triggers the LED indicator (114) in the fire extinguisher system. The management and monitoring application runs on a personal computer, receiving data from the server (140). The cylinder pressure being lower than the specified level, changing its position and provides the remaining battery voltage information to the user via an interface. Management and monitoring application (150), by users logging into the system with username and password It includes an interface that allows users to view the status of fire extinguishers. Management and monitoring 5 application (150) to connect all fire extinguishers in an institution to the system It includes an interface that enables recording. Management and monitoring application (150) Through this system, users can select the institutions they are authorized to work with. User permissions are activated and deactivated via the management and monitoring application (150). It can be determined as follows. Active users Management and monitoring application (150) 10 They can deactivate the alarms on fire extinguishers that are in alarm mode. Management and monitoring application (150), with an interface to which institution each tube belongs, Type of cylinder, manufacturing date, maintenance date, hydrostatic maintenance date, serial number, cylinder name, Information about the location of the tube, the tube's serial number, notes about the tube, and electronic data. It includes an interface for entering the date of installation of the battery inserted into the card (110). Administration 15 and monitoring application (150), which enables setting the tube's motion alarm threshold. It includes an interface. Motion sensitivity and tube motion alarm threshold are adjusted. The motion trigger time can be adjusted. Management and monitoring application (150), each Alarm status, distance status, pressure status, and remaining battery for a fire extinguisher. It enables the display of the quantity. In the preferred application of the invention, green 20 The colored tubes are normal, yellow indicates moving tubes, and red indicates tubes with decreasing pressure. It refers to tubes. Management and monitoring application (150), number of tubes, normal tubes, Tubes from which information could not be collected by the hand terminal (130), tubes with reduced pressure and movement It can display the tubes according to different search criteria. In one application of the invention, the need for a handheld terminal (130) is eliminated. 25 to collect the BLE signal emitted from one or more smart tube modules gateway that can send signals to the central computer or collect and send signals Repeater devices capable of transmitting over long distances are used. Also, BLE (Broadening Electronics Lesion) is used. As an alternative to a module that can communicate via signal, using LoRa communication technique. devices that can communicate and transmit over longer distances than BLE 30 It is available for use. Smart fire extinguisher that can be used in all fire extinguishers equipped with a pressure gauge housing. The working method includes the following steps: 6 − The fire cylinder pressure from the apparatus (120) is measured by the pressure switch (111) measuring, - The accelerometer detects whether the fire extinguisher is moving. − Measurement of battery voltage by electronic board (110), − 5 measured by the electronic board (110) by the Bluetooth module (113). the information is transmitted to a handheld terminal (130), − The information from the electronic card (110) is sent to the server by the handheld terminal (130). (140) transmission, − By the server (140), the condition and location of low tube pressure Detecting the altered status and generating an alarm, 10 - The LED indicator (114) indicates when the tube pressure falls below the specified level. or the LED on it blinks when the tube is moved giving a visual alarm, − The tube from the server (140) by the management and monitoring application (150). pressure being lower than the specified level, changing its location 15 and the remaining battery voltage information is presented to the user via an interface, − Through the management and monitoring application (150), each user is responsible for Alarm status, distance status, pressure status, and remaining battery of a fire extinguisher. showing the quantity − Through the management and monitoring application (150), authorized users can trigger alarms 20 to be able to close their statuses

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. It is a smart fire extinguisher that can be used in fire extinguishers with a pressure gauge connection. feature; − The pressure coming from the apparatus (120) attached to the inlet of the fire extinguisher manometer is 5 at least one pressure switch that measures the pressure inside the fire extinguisher. (111); at least one acceleration that detects whether the fire extinguisher is moving meter (112); the measured pressure and acceleration information is sent to a handheld terminal (130) Bluetooth module (113) that enables transmission of the tube pressure; 10 if the level drops below or the tube is moved at least one LED that gives a visual alarm by blinking. indicator (114); and at least one electronic board containing a battery (110); - Integrated into the electronic card (110), it is attached to the fire extinguisher manometer inlet. The pressure inside the fire extinguisher is controlled by the pressure switch (111). at least one apparatus that enables measurement (120); 15 − The data measured in the electronic board (110) is transferred to the bluetooth module (113) by receiving it over the server using wireless communication protocols (140) transmitting, by running the management and monitoring application (150) within it, users at least one handheld terminal that allows viewing information about fire extinguishers (130), 20 − by communicating with the handheld terminal (130) via a wireless communication protocol cylinder pressure information, changing the location of the fire extinguisher receiving information about the remaining battery voltage and the tube pressure being low. by determining the condition and whether its location has been altered, fire At least one 25 that triggers the LED indicator (114) in the tube system. server (140), - the tube pressure from the server (140) working on an electronic device being below the determined level, changing its location, and Presenting the remaining battery voltage information to the user via an interface, Each fire extinguisher for which the users are responsible is 30. Alarm status, distance status, pressure status and remaining battery level. 8 At least one management and monitoring system that includes an interface enabling it to view application (150) It includes.

2. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that it measures battery voltage via Bluetooth. at least one electronic card that sends from module (113) to handheld terminal (130) 5 (110) is included.

3. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1 and has the feature of having a pressure gauge (160). It contains the key (111).

4. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that users have a username and password. an interface that allows them to log in to the system and view the status of fire extinguishers 10 It includes management and monitoring application (150).

5. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1 and whose feature is; all located within an institution. management and interface that enables the registration of fire extinguishers into the system. It includes monitoring application (150).

6. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1 and whose feature is that users are authorized to operate it for 15 minutes. Management and monitoring with an interface that enables the selection of institutions. application (150) includes.

7. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that it allows users to control their authorization. It includes a management and monitoring application (150) with an interface that can be defined.

8. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that it can be activated by authorized users with an alarm. interface that allows fire extinguishers in this state to turn off their alarms It includes management and monitoring application (150).

9. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is that each extinguisher indicates which institution it belongs to. Type of cylinder, manufacturing date, maintenance date, hydrostatic maintenance date, serial number, cylinder name, location of the tube, tube serial number information, notes regarding the tube and 25 The electronic board (110) has an interface for entering the date of installation of the battery. It includes management and monitoring application (150).

10. It is a smart fire extinguisher that complies with Claim 1, and its feature is; a motion alarm for the fire extinguisher. A management and monitoring application with an interface that allows threshold adjustment. (150) includes. 30 11. A smart fire extinguisher conforming to Claim 1, with the following features: number of extinguishers, standard extinguishers, handheld. Tubes from which information could not be collected by terminal (130), tubes with reduced pressure and 9 It has an interface that can display moving tubes according to different search criteria. It includes management and monitoring application (150).

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