Deployable Fire Suppressive Device With Telescopic Handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire suppression methods, such as using fire blankets, face challenges in safely and effectively extinguishing campfires or stove fires due to intense heat, flames, and impaired visibility, which can lead to injuries and incomplete fire smothering.
Innovation Solution
A deployable fire suppressive device featuring a fire-resistant fabric in a tubular format supported by a collapsible spring steel frame, with a telescopic handle for safe distance maintenance and a swivel bracket for maneuverability, operating by depriving fires of oxygen without hazardous agents, and optionally equipped with a misting wand for water application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fire blanket is used to extinguish fires, then the fire can be smothered by depriving it of oxygen, but the user is exposed to intense heat and flames which can cause burns or injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The fire suppression system is divided into separate functional components: a telescopic handle for user operation, a collapsible frame structure for support, and a fire-resistant fabric blanket for fire suppression. This segmentation allows the user to operate the device from a distance while the frame and blanket handle the fire exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible frame structure acts as an intermediary between the user and the fire. It provides a mechanical barrier that allows the blanket to be deployed and positioned over the fire without requiring the user to be in direct contact with the flames or hot surfaces.
2Productivity
If a fire blanket is manually deployed, then it can cover the fire, but the urgency and high temperature of the fire make it difficult to safely and quickly position the blanket
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is designed to be collapsible rather than rigid. It can be rapidly deployed from a compact state to an extended state using spring-loaded mechanisms and telescopic sections, enabling quick response to fires without requiring complex manual assembly in emergency conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame incorporates spring-loaded expansion mechanisms that automatically propel the structure into its operational configuration when deployed. The telescopic handle sections extend automatically under spring pressure, reducing the physical effort and time required by the user to set up the fire suppression device.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the handle is made long to maintain safe distance from fire, then user safety is improved, but the device becomes difficult to store when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed as a telescopic structure with nested sections that can slide within one another. When retracted, the handle sections nest compactly together, reducing the overall length to a manageable storage size. When extended, the handle provides the necessary six-foot length for user safety.
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
The device effectively extinguishes fires by ensuring complete oxygen deprivation, reducing the risk of burns and injuries while being versatile for various fire sizes and shapes, and allowing for safe operation by keeping the user at a distance from flames.
Implementation Method 1
A fire suppressant blanket in thereby deployed a tubular format. The sides of the tube are supported by a collapsing spring steel frame, akin to an oversized 'Slinky,' allowing for easy deployment and retraction of the fabric.
Implementation Method 2
The device operates by simply robbing the fire of oxygen and does not rely on hazardous or messy extinguishing agents.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a deployable fire suppressive device designed for efficiently extinguishing fires, particularly suitable for campfires and kitchen stove fires. This innovative device features an extendable handle, transitioning from three feet in a collapsed state to six feet when extended, ensuring user safety from heat and flames. The core component is a fire-resistant fabric, arranged in a tubular formation, supported by a collapsible spring steel frame reminiscent of an oversized “Slinky.” This design enables quick deployment and effective coverage of the fire, robbing it of oxygen to extinguish it swiftly. The tubular fabric can be adapted to various shapes, including a square configuration, enhancing its versatility across different fire scenarios. The device is designed for user-friendly operation, easy storage, and reusability, making it a practical solution for quick fire suppression. Its safety-focused design and simple oxygen deprivation mechanism offer a significant advancement in the field of fire safety equipment.