Autonomous Fire Extinguisher with Directional Sensor Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire extinguishing systems, such as sprinkler systems, are ineffective in targeting the actual fire source and require complex installations, making them costly and impractical for private households, where they may not be able to operate autonomously without electrical or hydraulic connections.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained fire extinguishing device with a housing that includes a fastening mechanism, an extinguishing agent container, sensors for fire detection, and a control device to automatically discharge the extinguishing agent in the direction of the fire, allowing for flexible and autonomous operation without the need for complex installations or connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If sprinkler systems are used for automated fire fighting, then fires can be fought automatically, but the systems cannot target the actual fire source and require complex pipe systems and high-performance pumps
Solution Approach 1:
The fire extinguishing system is divided into multiple independently operable extinguishing devices, each equipped with its own sensor and control unit. Each device can autonomously detect and respond to fires in its vicinity without requiring a centralized pipe system or pump infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The extinguishing agent storage is extracted from a centralized system and integrated directly into individual extinguishing devices. Each device contains its own extinguishing agent container, eliminating the need for building-wide hydraulic infrastructure while maintaining automated fire suppression capability.
2Extent of automation
If sprinkler systems are used, then automated extinguishing is achieved, but the extinguishing agent damages objects in the room rather than targeting the fire source
Solution Approach 1:
Each extinguishing device is equipped with sensors and control mechanisms that enable localized detection and targeted response. The system directs extinguishing agent precisely at the detected fire source rather than dispersing it throughout the entire room, minimizing collateral damage to surrounding objects.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor detects fire characteristics and provides feedback to the control unit, which then adjusts the discharge direction and timing of the extinguishing agent. This closed-loop control ensures the agent is directed accurately at the fire source based on real-time detection data.
3Ease of manufacture
If local fire extinguishers are used in private households, then installation costs are reduced, but the extinguishers are only effective when manually operated by a user
Solution Approach 1:
The extinguishing device incorporates sensors and control mechanisms that enable it to autonomously detect fires and discharge extinguishing agent without human intervention. The device serves itself by automatically responding to fire conditions, eliminating the need for manual operation while maintaining affordability for private households.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables targeted and autonomous fire suppression, minimizing damage to surrounding objects by accurately directing the extinguishing agent towards the fire source, and can be easily installed and used by anyone, reducing costs and installation complexity.
Implementation Method 1
at least one sensor is arranged in or on the housing, which is designed to detect a fire and its position in the surroundings of the device
Implementation Method 2
a control device is provided, which is designed to discharge the extinguishing agent from the extinguishing agent container through spray nozzles in the direction of the detected fire
Data Source
AI summary
A fire extinguishing device for automatically fighting fires, having a housing, which includes at least one fastening means for fastening the device on a wall or ceiling, in particular of a building, having an extinguishing agent container, arranged in the housing, having a fluid extinguishing agent in particular, having at least one spray nozzle for discharging the extinguishing agent from the extinguishing agent container, having at least one sensor designed to detect a fire and its position in the surroundings of the device, and having at least one control device designed to discharge the extinguishing agent from the extinguishing agent container through the at least one spray nozzle in the direction of the detected fire.