Autonomous Fire Nozzle with Reactive Jet Propulsion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing autonomous fire fighting systems are often complicated, heavy, slow, and lack the payload required for effective fire suppression, posing challenges in deploying them safely and efficiently in hazardous environments.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous fire suppression nozzle and head assembly that uses reactive jet propulsion with a hydraulic core valve and novel geometry to support the hose and nozzle, allowing for self-guided and self-propelled delivery of fire suppression fluids without external moving parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fire equipment is used with human firefighters, then fire suppression can be performed, but human safety is compromised in hazardous situations
Solution Approach 1:
The nozzle assembly is designed to be self-propelled and self-guided, autonomously navigating to fires and delivering suppression fluid without requiring human operators in hazardous environments. The device uses its own onboard pump and jet propulsion system to move independently through the environment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical robotic systems with a fluid-dynamics-based autonomous nozzle that uses reactive jet propulsion from its own pump system. This eliminates complex mechanical actuators, motors, and control systems while achieving autonomous movement and fire suppression.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If robotic fire fighting devices are deployed, then human safety is improved, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses a single onboard pump to generate high-pressure fluid that serves dual purposes: propulsion through reactive jet nozzles and fire suppression through discharge nozzles. This hydraulic system replaces complex mechanical propulsion and control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The same fluid system performs multiple functions: the pump provides both propulsion force and suppression fluid delivery. The fluid serves dual roles as both propellant and suppressant, eliminating the need for separate propulsion and suppression systems.
3Quantity of substance
If heavy robotic systems are used, then payload capacity is improved, but speed and agility decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses high-pressure reactive jet propulsion generated by its own pump to achieve rapid acceleration and high speeds. The fluid dynamics-based propulsion provides powerful thrust that overcomes the weight of the device and hose, enabling fast deployment.
Solution Approach 2:
The nozzle assembly is designed with dynamic flexibility, allowing it to navigate through the environment rather than requiring rigid mechanical support structures. This dynamic approach reduces overall system weight while maintaining payload capacity.
4Productivity
If autonomous nozzles are deployed, then fire suppression speed is improved, but reliability under loss of flow or pressure conditions must be ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates sensors that continuously monitor flow conditions and provide feedback to the control system. This allows the nozzle to detect loss of flow or pressure conditions and respond appropriately to maintain safe operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed with inherent safety features that prevent dangerous operation under failure conditions. The control system monitors operating parameters and automatically prevents operation when flow or pressure conditions indicate potential safety issues, cushioning against harmful effects before they occur.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and reliable delivery of fire suppression fluids over obstructed paths, into tall structures, and in indoor or outdoor operations, while ensuring safe operation even in case of loss of flow or pressure.
Implementation Method 1
transport the 'the nozzle and head' device via reactive jet propulsion, while utilizing no external moving parts, by the principle of acceleration of a fluid through a plurality of lifting transportation nozzles
Implementation Method 2
A single hydraulic core valve enclosed within a complex shaped body cavity, can control the travel and delivery functions of fire suppression fluid by an independent means utilizing a novel geometry
Data Source
AI summary
An improved autonomous fire suppression nozzle and head assembly comprising a system of components to transport the “nozzle and head assembly” device, and moving the attached “hose”, via reactive jet propulsion, while utilizing no external moving parts, by the principle of acceleration of a fluid through lifting jet nozzles, and utilizing the hydraulic force of fluid pressure to assure fast propulsion.A self-guided, self-stabilized, self-propelled, fire detecting, hose nozzle delivery device for the application of fire suppression fluids or gasses.An invention for integrating the functions of fire detection, navigation, guidance, and control of the fire attack phase, by reactive flying of the assembly allowing for delivery of fire suppression over obstructed paths, up into tall structures, indoor flight through rooms and/or corridors, including internal vessel and outdoor fire fighting operations. Therefore application of this fire suppression system is desirable.In summary, this autonomous fire nozzle and hose assembly device can be characterized as “a life saving device” because of the utilization of the dependable hydraulic forces to cause the AUTONOMOUS FIRE SUPPRESSION NOZZLE to travel quickly into a fire, instead of exposing people, to potential harm.