Perforated Disc Valve Assembly for Fire Suppression Pressure Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fire extinguisher systems face challenges in efficiently dispersing fire suppressants due to pressure imbalances and mechanical complexities, particularly in responding to thermal events.
Innovation Solution
A fire suppression apparatus featuring a valve assembly with a disc assembly that includes a perforated first disc and a second disc, facilitating pressure balance and fluid flow through a passageway with a diffuser and vent valve, which replaces traditional piston assemblies, utilizing the water hammer effect for efficient fire suppressant delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional piston assembly is used to balance pressure, then pressure balance can be achieved, but mechanical complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the pressure balancing function from the traditional piston assembly by using a simplified disc with a perforation. The perforated disc removes the need for complex piston mechanisms while maintaining the essential function of pressure equalization between chambers through the perforation pathway.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical piston assembly with a simpler disc structure that has a perforation. This substitution eliminates complex mechanical moving parts while achieving the same pressure balancing effect through a static perforated disc that allows fluid passage.
2Device complexity
If a simplified disc assembly is used, then device complexity is reduced, but pressure balance capability must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a perforated disc that functions as a porous structure, allowing fluid to pass through the perforation to equalize pressure between chambers. This porous approach maintains pressure balance capability while using a simple disc geometry rather than complex mechanical components.
3Productivity
If conventional valve assemblies are used, then fire suppressant delivery can be achieved, but system cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the valve assembly into distinct functional components: a disc assembly with perforation for pressure balance, a vent valve for controlled release, and a diffuser for flow distribution. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and manufactured cost-effectively while maintaining overall system performance.
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 enables efficient and cost-effective fire suppressant dispersion by balancing pressures and minimizing mechanical components, reducing the complexity and cost of the system while ensuring robust performance during thermal events.
Implementation Method 1
the perforation of the first disc is arranged to facilitate a pressure balance between the first chamber and the second chamber
Implementation Method 2
a vent valve is arranged to evacuate the second chamber
Implementation Method 3
the passageway defines a diffuser that extends between the inlet and the first chamber
Implementation Method 4
utilizing the water hammer effect for efficient fire suppressant delivery
Data Source
AI summary
A fire suppression apparatus includes a valve assembly connected to a container holding a fire suppressant. The valve assembly includes a valve body and a first disc. The valve body defines a passageway that extends between a first valve body end and a second valve body end. The first disc is disposed within the passageway. The first disc has a first disc body defining a perforation that extends completely through the first disc body.