Angled Fire Extinguishing Tool Panel Stamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire extinguishing methods require chemical extinguishers, which may not be readily available or suitable for all types of fires, particularly those on the ground, such as uncontrolled grass fires.
Innovation Solution
A fire extinguishing tool with a handle and angled head that allows the panel to be positioned parallel to the ground, enabling the use of a heat-resistant panel to stamp out fires without chemicals, where the handle's design allows the panel to be placed on the ground without bending and the panel is made of materials like steel for heat resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chemical fire extinguishers are used to extinguish ground fires, then fire extinguishing effectiveness is improved, but availability and accessibility deteriorate because chemical extinguishers may not be readily available or suitable for all types of fires
Solution Approach 1:
The tool enables the user to directly stamp out fires using their own body weight and the leveraged head assembly, eliminating dependence on external chemical extinguishers. The heat-resistant panel and angled head design allow the user to self-administer fire suppression by stomping on the fire with the panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces expensive, specialized chemical fire extinguishers with a simple, inexpensive tool consisting of a handle, head assembly, and heat-resistant panel. This disposable-style approach uses basic materials that can be easily replaced if needed, rather than relying on costly specialized equipment.
2Ease of operation
If the panel is positioned parallel to the ground to stamp out fires, then accessibility and ease of operation are improved, but structural stability deteriorates without proper support
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is pre-positioned at an angle to the head assembly, and the head is pre-oriented at an angle to the panel, so that when the user grips the handle in a natural position, the panel automatically assumes the correct parallel orientation to the ground for effective stamping. This preliminary angular configuration eliminates the need for adjustment during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The angled configuration of the handle and head creates a leveraged mechanical advantage that distributes the stamping force through the structure. The angular geometry provides structural stability by creating triangular support relationships between the handle, head, and panel, preventing collapse during the stamping action.
3Ease of operation
If the shaft is made long to position the head near the ground without bending, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of extending the shaft vertically to reach the ground (one-dimensional solution), the invention uses angular orientation in multiple dimensions. The handle is angled relative to the head, and the head is angled relative to the panel, creating a multi-dimensional geometric configuration that achieves ground contact without requiring excessive length or bending.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle and head assembly employs asymmetric angular positioning rather than symmetric vertical alignment. The handle is oriented at a specific angle to the head, creating an asymmetric leveraged structure that naturally positions the panel parallel to the ground when gripped, simplifying the overall structure while maintaining functionality.
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AI summary
A fire extinguishing tool for extinguishing a fire on ground without a chemical fire extinguisher includes a handle that has a head being oriented at an angle with a shaft. Thus, the head can be oriented parallel with ground when the shaft is gripped. A panel is coupled to the head and the panel lies on a plane oriented parallel to ground when the shaft is gripped. Additionally, the panel is positionable on the ground to stamp out a fire burning on the ground.