Segmented Fire Protection Collar for Variable Pipe Diameters

The fire protection collar is divided into multiple segments that can be assembled together to form a complete collar. Each segment is a standardized component that can be combined in different quantities to accommodate various pipe diameters, eliminating the need for completely different designs for each size.

The segmented design creates universal components that can serve multiple functions across different applications. The same segment design can be used for various pipe diameters by simply changing the number of segments, making the system multi-functional and adaptable.

The collar is segmented into modular elements with standardized interfaces. The stepped arrangement of these segments creates adjustable gaps that can accommodate different pipe diameters while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through repeated standard patterns.

The system allows parameter changes in the number of segments and their angular arrangement to adapt to different pipe diameters. The stepped configuration enables continuous adjustment of the effective diameter by adding or removing segments, rather than requiring precision manufacturing for each specific size.

Instead of adding complex mechanical elements, the solution uses additional simple segments to achieve closure for larger diameters. The segmented design naturally scales to larger sizes by simply increasing the number of segments, avoiding the need for expensive mechanical closure mechanisms.

The same segment design is copied and repeated around the circumference to accommodate larger diameters. This copying approach maintains manufacturing simplicity by using identical standardized components rather than introducing new complex mechanical elements.