Detection Bracket With Movable Support Plate For Fire Suppression Cables
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation, adjustment, and servicing of fusible mechanical linkages in fire suppression systems are complicated and time-consuming due to the complexity of the systems.
Innovation Solution
A detection bracket with a main body and support plates that are movable in response to a predetermined temperature condition, utilizing a fusible linkage to affix the support plates to the main body at lower temperatures and allowing them to move and release tension in the actuation cable at higher temperatures, simplifying the system and reducing the need for complex cable management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional fusible mechanical linkages are used with cable take-up devices, then fire suppression system activation is reliable, but installation and adjustment become complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the fusible link and cable take-up device into a single integrated detection bracket assembly. The support plate serves both as the cable management component and as part of the fusible linkage system, eliminating the need for separate cable take-up devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection bracket is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides cable support and tension management through the movable support plate, serves as part of the fusible linkage system for temperature-responsive activation, and enables continuous cable installation. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the system.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional fusible mechanical linkages are used, then cable tension control is achieved, but installation and servicing become complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The support plate is designed to be movable relative to the main body along the cable length, allowing dynamic adjustment of cable tension during installation and servicing. This movable component enables easy reconfiguration and tension management without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms or specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection bracket is segmented into a main body and a movable support plate, allowing the support plate to be independently positioned and adjusted along the cable. This segmentation enables flexible installation and servicing while maintaining proper cable tension control.
3Stability of the object's composition
If support plates are fixed to the main body, then structural stability is maintained, but cable reconfiguration becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support plate transitions from a fixed state during normal operation to a movable state during installation and reconfiguration. The fusible linkage allows the support plate to be easily repositioned along the cable length, providing adaptability for continuous cable installation while maintaining structural stability when activated.
Solution Approach 2:
The position parameter of the support plate relative to the main body can be changed during installation by moving it along the cable length. Once installed, the fusible linkage maintains the support plate in its designated position, providing both reconfiguration capability and operational stability.
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
This solution simplifies the installation and adjustment of fire suppression systems by reducing the complexity of cable tension management and allowing for easier reconfiguration without damaging the actuation cable, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
Implementation Method 1
Below a specific temperature the fusible alloy fixes the two pieces of metal to one another. When exposed to temperatures above the specific temperature the fusible alloy softens, allowing the two pieces of metal to separate from one another
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AI summary
A detection bracket for use in a fire suppression system includes a main body and at least one support plate positioned adjacent to the main body. The at least one support plate has an opening formed therein for receiving an actuation cable wrapped about the main body. The at least one support plate is movable from a first position to a second position relative to the main body in response to a predetermined condition. A tension in the actuation cable receivable within the opening is less when the at least one support plate is in the second position than when the at least one support plate is in the first position.