Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Böke, Joachim
Schröder, Oliver
Denkert, Niels
Abrégé
The invention concerns a fire extinguishing system for a roof with a solar installation, wherein the fire extinguishing system comprises an extinguishing apparatus with a plurality of groups of extinguishing agent outlets (8, 108) for discharging an extinguishing agent on the roof. Each group of extinguishing agent outlets (8, 108) is respectively assigned to a spatial extinguishing area (22, 23), wherein the extinguishing apparatus is configured such that extinguishing agent is dischargeable by means of extinguishing agent outlets (8) of a group independently of a discharging of the extinguishing agent by means of extinguishing agent outlets (108) of another group, and wherein at least two extinguishing areas (22, 23) overlap. The system furthermore comprises a detection apparatus (11) configured to detect, as a detection location, a location where a fire has occurred or is likely to occur.
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p. ex. chemins de câbles
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
F24S 20/67 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire intégrés dans des constructions fixes, p. ex. des bâtiments sous forme de structure de toit
H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
2.
FIREFIGHTING MIST TURBINE, FIREFIGHTING MIST TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR THE APPLICATION OF FIREFIGHTING AGENT
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
EmiControls GmbH (Italie)
Inventeur(s)
Martens, Holger
Baumann, Georg
Pfieffer, Stefan
Gieseke, Thorsten
Abrégé
The invention relates to a firefighting mist cannon (1) having a firefighting agent connection (20) for connecting to a pressurized firefighting agent supply, a housing (7) that can be pivoted about a vertical axis (Z) and a horizontal axis (Y) relative to the firefighting agent connection (20) and having a first, inlet-side housing opening (19) and a second, outlet-side housing opening (22), a flow generator arranged in the housing (7), which is designed to provide an air flow (L) from the first housing opening (19) in the direction of the second housing opening (22), and a firefighting nozzle arrangement (25) associated to the second housing opening (22), fluidically connected to the firefighting agent connection (20) and designed to output firefighting agent in such a way that the firefighting agent is captured by the air flow (L). It is proposed for the firefighting nozzle arrangement (25) to have at least one central tube (27), which is arranged within the housing (7) and oriented in an output direction (W), and which is fluidically connected to a horizontally and vertically pivotable distributor device (37) by means of a supply line section (44), wherein the supply line section (44) is designed with a harmonic curvature.
A62C 31/07 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties pour des substances différentes
B05B 1/10 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles sous forme d'un jet fin, p. ex. pour lave-glace d'automobiles
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p. ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge
3.
Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Systems and Methods for Suppression Fire Protection of High Hazard Commodities Including Commodities Stored in Rack Arrangements Beneath Ceilings of Up to Fifty-Five Feet in Height
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Franson, Scott T.
Golinveaux, James E.
Watson, Jason Thomas
Abrégé
System and methods to provide ceiling-only suppression fire protection of up to fifty feet (50 ft.) of rack storage of cartoned unexpanded plastic commodities and less hazardous commodities, such as for example, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4 and/or combinations thereof beneath a ceiling having a maximum ceiling height up to fifty-five feet (55 ft.). The systems and methods provide for hydraulic and system parameters that include a hydraulic design area based upon five to no more than twelve hydraulically most remote sprinklers spaced at a preferred sprinkler-to-sprinkler spacing of eight to ten feet (8-10 ft.) coupled to two to four branch lines tied to a common cross main supply pipe of firefighting fluid.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
A62C 37/42 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison mécanique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur, p. ex. des bielles, des leviers
4.
CENTRE, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CONFIGURING A CENTRE
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Mandelkau, Detlef
Steffen, Hartwig
Abrégé
The invention relates to a centre, in particular a fire alarm and/or extinguishing control centre, and a centre system comprising a plurality of centres. The invention further relates to a method and to a computer program product for configuring a centre. The centre (1, 1a, 1b), in particular the fire alarm and/or extinguishing control centre, comprises a communication interface (6) which is configured to receive data (101) for configuring the centre (1), and a software-based, memory-programmable controller (PLC) (7) having function logic (8) which can be configured by means of function modules (31, 32, 41, 42). The centre has a message system (9) comprising different message modules, in particular message transmitter modules (51) and message receiver modules (52), wherein the message system (9) is configured to transmit, via message channels (60), messages containing information about a centre (1, 1a, 1b) function to be executed, said transmission being carried by means of message transmitter modules (51), in particular depending on PLC signals, and to receive, by means of message receiver modules (52), messages sent from the message transmitter modules (51) via the message channels (60), and depending on the received messages to trigger PLC signals which are in particular designed to execute a centre control function, preferably to activate or deactivate a control function.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Knispel, Jan-Simon
Gieseke, Thorsten
Diederley, Hanjo
Abrégé
The invention concerns a pipe arrangement comprising a protective device for protecting against environmental influences, the pipe arrangement comprising:
a) a pipe joint which includes at least two pipe ends (1, 2) which are fixed together by means of a mechanical joint (3) and in which the pipe ends (1, 2) and also the mechanical joint are closed with a deformable hollow body (4),
or
b) a pipe (1) with a pipe opening (14), for example a leak, through which a medium which is disposed within the pipe can escape, wherein the pipe (1) is enclosed by a deformable hollow body where the pipe opening (14) is and wherein the pipe (1) is covered by the hollow body (4) in a predetermined portion on both sides of the opening (14),
or
c) a pipe having a pipe opening on which a sprinkler of a sprinkler installation is mounted, wherein the pipe (1) and also the sprinkler outlet is enclosed by a deformable hollow body (4) where the sprinkler is fixed to the pipe so that the hollow body (4) surrounds both the pipe end (1) and also the sprinkler outlet and a part of the sprinkler,
or
d) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe (1) is formed from two pipe portions which are connected together in positively locking relationship, for example by a welding process, a soldering process, a gluing process or the like, and wherein in the region of the positively locking connection the pipe is enclosed or covered by a deformable hollow body,
or
e) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe is enclosed by a deformable hollow body and where the hollow body (4) encloses the pipe (1) the pipe is carried by a suspension (13) which preferably has a material different from the material of the pipe.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16L 55/17 - Dispositifs pour aveugler les fuites dans les tuyaux ou manches à partir de l'extérieur du tuyau au moyen de bagues, de bandes ou de manchons pressés contre la surface extérieure du tuyau ou de la manche
F16L 59/16 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées aux nécessités localisées telles qu'à l'endroit des brides, des jonctions, des soupapes ou d'autres éléments similaires
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
VIKING GROUP, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Hoa, Vinh Bao
Workman, Martin H.
Abrégé
Differential-type dry pipe valves for fire protection systems are provided. The valve includes a body with a clapper assembly disposed in an internal passage of the valve body between an inlet and an outlet. The clapper assembly is movable between a closed position and an open position to respectively prevent and permit fluid flow through the passage from the inlet to the outlet. With the clapper assembly in the open position, an internal mechanism is positioned to stop the clapper moving to the closed position. The valve includes a resetting assembly having a knob exterior to the body. Translation of the knob toward the outlet moves the internal mechanism which permits the clapper assembly to move to the closed position.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Oldham, Michael James
Drake, Jonathan David
Abrégé
Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 3/04 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs entraînés par le liquide ou autre matériau fluide refoulé, p. ex. le liquide actionnant un moteur avant de parvenir à l'orifice de sortie
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
8.
WATER EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERFORMING A PUMP OPERATION THEREIN
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Böke, Joachim
Bludau, Stephan
Friede, Frank
Hochhaus, Dirk
Abrégé
The invention relates to a water extinguishing system (1) comprising a fluid supply line (20) for providing an extinguishing fluid, a fluid distribution line (30) for distributing the extinguishing fluid to at least one extinguishing fluid outlet (61), a pump (10) comprising a housing, a pump inlet in fluid connection with the fluid supply line (20) and a pump outlet in fluid connection with the fluid distribution line (30) and a control unit (50), wherein the water extinguishing system (1) comprises a plurality of sensors (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) in signal connection with the control unit (50), wherein each of the plurality of sensors (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) is configured to obtain at least one parameter value of a parameter indicative of an operating state of the water extinguishing system (1), wherein control unit (50) is configured to receive the at least one parameter value from at least one of the plurality of sensors (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27), determine, based on an evaluation of the at least one parameter value, at least one pump operation condition and control a pump operation comprising a pump test run based on the at least one pump operation condition.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönnfeldt, Frank
Schnell, Stefan
Abrégé
The current disclosure describes car parking garages, water mist fire protection systems for car parking garages, methods and water mist sprinklers therefor, the car parking garage system (10) comprising a floor deck (50) and a ceiling deck (51) spaced about a longitudinal axis (A) extending parallel to the ceiling deck (51), defining an effective height range (H1) between the floor deck (50) and the ceiling (51) deck in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A); and a fire protection system including a supply pipe system (30) having a parallel portion (31) disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis (A); and at least one water mist sprinkler (100) coupled to the parallel portion (31) of the supply pipe system (30), the at least one water mist sprinkler (100) including a frame body (110) having an inlet (111) for receipt of an extinguishing fluid from the supply pipe system (30), an outlet (113) with a passageway (112) extending between the inlet (111) and the outlet (113) to define a discharge coefficient of a nominal metric K-factor of below 32, a seal assembly (114) and a heat-responsive trigger (115) to support the seal assembly (114) in the outlet (113); and a deflector (120) coupled to the frame body (110) and spaced from the outlet (113) for distribution of the extinguishing fluid; wherein the effective height range (H1) is up to 4 meters.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 3/02 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des zones d'embrasement, p. ex. des incendies de forêts, des feux souterrains
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p. ex. des déflecteurs fixesDispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
E04H 6/42 - Dispositifs ou dispositions particulières aux garages, non couverts ailleurs, p. ex. dispositifs de blocage, dispositifs de sécurité
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
VIKING GROUP, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Watson, Jason, Thomas
Golinveaux, James, E.
Workman, Martin, H.
Abrégé
A device and method for protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The protective and installation device has two discrete protective members coupled to one another about the sprinkler by a releasable locking arrangement defined by a connection between the two discrete protective members. At least one of the members includes a torque assist portion for applying torque to the fire protection sprinkler and each of the members includes a deflector protection portion.
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
13.
MULTI-REGION FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND REGION BLOCKING DEVICE
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Nötzel, Thomas
Habitzl, Wolfgang
Abrégé
The invention relates to a multi-area fire extinguishing system, having a control system, a number of fluid control lines that are configured to transmit a control pressure as a function of control commands of the control system, and a number of fluid-actuated area valves that are each in fluid communication with the control lines, wherein the area valves are configured to be actuated as a function of the received control commands. The invention proposes, in particular, a fluid-actuated area blocking apparatus which is operatively coupled to the fluid control lines and to the area valves and which is configured such that, when one or more area valves are actuated, said area blocking apparatus opens up those area valves and blocks all other area valves. The invention furthermore relates to a controller for a multi-area fire extinguishing system, to an area blocking apparatus for a fire extinguishing system, and to the use of same.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 31/05 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J
Hoa, Vinh Bao
Workman, Martin H.
Abrégé
Differential-type dry pipe valves for fire protection systems are provided. The valve includes a body with a clapper assembly disposed in an internal passage of the valve body between an inlet and an outlet. The clapper assembly is movable between a closed position and an open position to respectively prevent and permit fluid flow through the passage from the inlet to the outlet. With the clapper assembly in the open position, an internal mechanism is positioned to stop the clapper moving to the closed position. The valve includes a resetting assembly having a knob exterior to the body. Translation of the knob toward the outlet moves the internal mechanism which permits the clapper assembly to move to the closed position.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
Fluid control valve assemblies for use in fire protection sprinkler systems to control the flow of firefighting fluid to the system sprinklers. The assemblies include a pressure-operated fluid control valve having an internal fluid chamber in which fluid contained therein acts on an internal diaphragm to control the flow of fluid from an inlet to an outlet of the valve. An environment-responsive control device in fluid communication with the internal fluid chamber along a first fluid communication line controls the flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber to initiate actuation of the valve. A fluid-flow latch in fluid communication with the outlet of the valve along a second fluid communication line subsequently controls the simultaneous flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber and the actuation of the valve.
F16K 7/12 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol
F16K 31/126 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme, un soufflet ou un organe similaire
16.
DRY FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Watson, Jason, Thomas
Abrégé
Automatic dry sprinkler assemblies for fire protection systems. Preferred embodiments of the automatic dry sprinkler assemblies include a tubular outer housing having an inlet, an outlet opening, and an internal surface configuration proximate the outlet opening that defines an internal landing surface and a cantilevered centering wall. A fluid deflection member is spaced from the outlet opening along a fluid flow path of the assembly. A fluid control assembly disposed within the outer housing for axial translation from an unactuated state to an actuated state of the sprinkler assembly to control fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet for fluid discharge along the fluid flow path to the deflection member. The internal landing surface and cantilevered centering wall are axially spaced from one another proximate the outlet opening to circumscribe and confront components of the fluid control assembly to facilitate centering and axial translation of the fluid control assembly.
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c.-à-d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
A62C 37/14 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à récipients susceptibles de se briser
17.
Service device for a fire protection system, corresponding fire protection system, system for operating a fire protection system, and associated method
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Liese, Henning
Mandelkau, Detlef
Wissmann, Oliver
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Lickefett, André
Abrégé
A fire protection system, which is configured to communicate with a central device of the fire protection system and with at least one user terminal in order to grant the user terminal access to at least part of the system information of the fire protection system, wherein the service device processes the system information for transmission to the at least one user terminal, transmits it to the user terminal and adjusts it in response to user input. A fire protection system configured to communicate with such a service device, a system for operating a fire protection system with such a service device, and a corresponding method for operating the fire protection system is provided.
G08B 29/00 - Vérification ou contrôle des systèmes de signalisation ou d'alarmePrévention ou correction d'erreurs de fonctionnement, p. ex. empêchant le déclenchement non autorisé
G08B 29/14 - Vérification des circuits de détection
G08B 29/18 - Prévention ou correction d'erreurs de fonctionnement
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Scheffers, Derek John
Ferere, Marc Serge
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
A proportioner having a body portion that defines a foam passage and a fluid passage. The proportioner also includes a restrictor assembly having a restrictor disk and an orifice plate having an opening for receiving the restrictor disk. The proportioner can further include a rod member connected to the restrictor disk and a clapper assembly connected to the rod member via a sliding interface. The clapper assembly can be configured to control a flow of the foam concentrate through the foam passage in proportion to a flow of the fire protection fluid through the fluid passage by moving the rod member to vary the distance between the restrictor disk and the orifice plate. The sliding interface can be disposed between a first guide and a second guide, and at least a portion of the restrictor disk is disposed in the opening.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 5/00 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p. ex. de la mousse
19.
FIREFIGHTING MIST TURBINE, FIREFIGHTING MIST TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR THE APPLICATION OF FIREFIGHTING AGENT
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Martens, Holger
Baumann, Georg
Pfeiffer, Stefan
Gieseke, Thorsten
Abrégé
The invention relates to a firefighting mist turbine (1) comprising a firefighting agent connection (20) for connecting to a pressurised firefighting agent supply, a housing (7) that can be pivoted about a vertical axis (Z) and a horizontal axis (Y) relative to the firefighting agent connection (20) and having a first inlet-side housing opening (19) and a second outlet-side housing opening (22), a flow generator arranged in the housing (7) which is designed to provide an air flow (L) from the first housing opening (19) in the direction of the second housing opening (22), and a firefighting nozzle arrangement (25) associated with the second housing opening (22), fluidically connected to the firefighting agent connection (20) and designed to output firefighting agent in such a way that the firefighting agent is captured by the air flow (L). According to the invention, the firefighting nozzle arrangement (25) has at least one central tube (27) which is arranged within the housing (7) and orientated in an output direction (W), and which is fluidically connected to a horizontally and vertically pivoting distributer device (37) by means of a supply line section (44), wherein the supply line section (44) is designed with a harmonic curvature.
A62C 3/02 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des zones d'embrasement, p. ex. des incendies de forêts, des feux souterrains
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p. ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
Fluid control valve assemblies for use in fire protection sprinkler systems to control the flow of firefighting fluid to the system sprinklers. The assemblies include a pressure-operated fluid control valve having an internal fluid chamber in which fluid contained therein acts on an internal diaphragm to control the flow of fluid from an inlet to an outlet of the valve. An environment-responsive control device in fluid communication with the internal fluid chamber along a first fluid communication line controls the flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber to initiate actuation of the valve. A fluid-flow latch in fluid communication with the outlet of the valve along a second fluid communication line subsequently controls the simultaneous flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber and the actuation of the valve.
A62C 35/60 - Réseaux de conduites humides, c.-à-d. contenant la substance extinctrice même lorqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
F16K 7/12 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol
F16K 31/126 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme, un soufflet ou un organe similaire
21.
Fire protection systems and methods for the protection of sloped attic spaces having a span of up to 100 ft
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Pipe, Jed Edmond
Orr, Shawn Gregory
Abrégé
Attic fire protection systems and methods for the protection of sloped attic spaces having large roof spans over eighty feet up to one hundred feet (80-100 ft.). The systems and method provide for a five-branch system with sprinklers having a directional spray interleaved between sprinklers having a uniform radial spray at the peak ridge and sprinklers having a uniform radial spray at the eave of the attic space. The systems and methods define a hydraulic demand with a total flow rate of under 175 GPM.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Scheffers, Derek John
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
Device and methods of protecting a branch connector of a fluid supply pipe header for a fire protection system. A protected branch connector assembly includes a protective device that protects the branch connector fitting from dirt and debris and indicates that an internal seal member is in a desired seated orientation. The protective device includes a plug body inserted within the outlet opening of the branch connector fitting and an indicator in an indicative relationship with the branch connector to indicate that the internal seal member is in the desired seated orientation.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Pleyte, Gary William
Franson, Scott T.
Abrégé
Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
24.
Protective Cover and Installation Tool for Fire Protection Sprinklers
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Pleyte, Gary William
Abrégé
A device and method of protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The device includes a tubular cap that axially receives the sprinkler. The device also includes torque assist features including an external rotational drive feature and an internal rotational drive feature.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
25.
Protective Cover and Installation Tool for Fire Protection Sprinklers
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Watson, Jason T.
Franson, Scott T.
Workman, Martin H.
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Pleyte, Gary William
Abrégé
A device for protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The protective device is embodied as a tubular cap that axially receives the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes a wall with a stiffening element to facilitate the strength and rigidity of the device so that it can sufficiently transfer a torque to install the protected sprinkler.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
26.
FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR NOZZLE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR FLOOR NOZZLE SPRAY SYSTEMS
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Hoa, Vinh, Bao
Abrégé
A floor nozzle assembly and systems and methods thereof for delivering a fire suppressant foam to a protected area. The nozzle assembly has a body and deflector in contact with one another to form a plurality of passageways through which a fire suppressant flows. The deflector has a deflector flange and a plurality of projecting members in contact with the body to form the passageways. The nozzle assembly has one or more of the following: i) a radial outer portion at each projecting member having a plurality of curved edges with at least two different curvatures; ii) each passageway is formed by parallel planar sidewalls; iii) the projecting members extend radially over a majority radial length of the deflector flange; and/or iv) the deflector flange has, with respect to a horizontal, a surface at an angle that is less than a support surface of the nozzle body.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Pleyte, Gary William
Franson, Scott T.
Abrégé
A device and method of protecting and installing a fire protection sprinkler. The protective device is embodied as a tubular cap that axially receives the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes an internal gripping portion for engaging the sprinkler. The protection and installation device includes a wall that maintains its geometry before receiving the sprinkler the same after receiving the fire protection sprinkler. Moreover, the protective installation device maintains its geometry constant to sufficiently torque the sprinkler into a fitting for installation.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Ferere, Marc S.
Scheffers, Derek J.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation having a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator includes a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion and a second foam generating portion that is connected to the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured with a main header of the nozzle manifold disposed orthogonal to at least one sub-header; less than six nozzle assemblies; a ratio of a diameter of an inlet of a respective nozzle to a distance from an inner wall surface of the header to the inlet of the respective nozzle is 0.8 or less; and a nozzle with a nozzle insert with a crossover path defined by a non-sharp transition member and a cone shaped tip.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 31/12 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie pour délivrer de la mousse ou de la mousse pulvérisée
B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
29.
FIRE PROTECTION FLOOR NOZZLES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLOOR NOZZLE SPRAY SYSTEMS
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Hoa, Vinh Bao
Abrégé
A floor nozzle assembly and systems and methods including means for generating and distributing a firefighting foam. The means generates and distributes a fluorine-free foam having an effective foam quality for total coverage over a floor area of at least 25 ft.×25 ft. at an application density of at least 0.1 GPM/SQ. FT with the floor area having a slope of 1 in: 8 ft.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Watson, Jason T.
Barker, Lindsay Marie
Orr, Shawn G.
Abrégé
Temporary devices and methods for providing a protected installed fire protection sprinkler assembly in an area, building, occupancy or worksite under construction and/or renovation. A protective device is embodied as a cap to house and protect the installed sprinkler assembly within an internal chamber. The protective cap includes a receiver end that forms a gription surface engagement with a peripheral surface of the sprinkler assembly. The cap provides an aerosol shield having peripheral shielded openings sufficient for heated gas to enter the internal chamber to thermally actuate the housed sprinkler assembly in the event of a fire; and yet limit the flow of aerosol paint spray and other debris into the chamber during construction or renovation activities that could damage or adversely impact sprinkler performance. The protective cap is displaced from the sprinkler assembly upon sprinkler actuation to permit the sprinkler to operate and distribute firefighting fluid without interference.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
31.
Protected fire protection sprinkler and tool assemblies
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Pipe, Jed Edmond
Abrégé
Installation and protective devices for fire protection sprinkler assembly having a support cup is disposed about the sprinkler assembly. A protective cap engages the support cup to define an internal volume to enclose the sprinkler therein and protect operational components of the sprinkler during storage, transport, installation and when awaiting to be placed into service. The protective cap defines a tool path with slots of the protective cap in fluid communication with the internal volume. The protective cap and tools are configured to cooperate with one another to permit the tool to adjustably navigate within the internal volume to access the protected sprinkler for installation or adjustment of the sprinkler frame and/or for removing the protective cap.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
32.
FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM FOR AN EXTRACTOR DUCT, IN PARTICULAR OF A COOKING ZONE
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönnfeldt, Frank
Schnell, Stefan
Abrégé
The invention presents a firefighting system for an extractor duct, in particular of a cooking area, having a duct, which has an inlet side and an outlet side, which is spaced apart from the inlet side, and defines a direction of the extracted air flow from the inlet side to the outlet side. The invention also proposes that at least one spray mist nozzle, preferably a plurality of spray mist nozzles, are installed in the firefighting system, said spray mist nozzles each having a plurality of separate spray mist outlets, wherein the spray mist outlets each have a predetermined K-factor and are oriented at an angle to one another.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Pipe, Jed Edmond
Abrégé
Installation and protective devices for a fire protection sprinkler assembly having a support cup disposed about the sprinkler assembly. A protective cap engages the support cup to protect the sprinkler and facilitate its installation. The protective cap has an insertion wall that defines a cup chamber to house the sprinkler therein and protect operational components of the sprinkler during storage, transport, installation and when awaiting to be placed into service. The protective cap includes a plurality of slots formed externally and peripherally to the insertion wall to provide tool access to a tool path between the insertion wall and the inner surface of the support cup. The protective cap includes a shielding wall axially adjacent the insertion wall that circumscribes the central cap axis to shield the slots of the protective cap and the tool path.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Ziems, Bernd
Ziegenbein, Timo
Siemer, Dirk
Marquardt, Benjamin
Dittmer, Hauke
Abrégé
The present invention comprises a modular multisensor fire detector (300) which comprises an evaluation unit (200) having a housing (201), a plurality of sensor heads (100) and at least one adapter (130), wherein each of the plurality of sensor heads (100) has a sensor housing (101), and the sensor housings (101) of the plurality of sensor heads (100) are arranged locally spaced apart from one another and from the housing (201) of the evaluation unit (200) and connected in a signal-conducting manner to the evaluation unit (200), wherein the evaluation unit (200) can be connected in a signal-conducting manner to a locally spaced-apart alarm signal receiving device (301), so that the evaluation unit (200), the sensor heads (100) and the alarm signal receiving device (301) are not integrated in a common housing or in a plurality of housings fitted to one another, wherein at least one of the plurality of sensor heads (100) comprises at least one hazard characteristic variable conductor (120), and wherein the at least one hazard characteristic variable conductor (120) comprises a mounting tube (121) with a proximal end, a distal end and a securing means (125) at the proximal end, characterized in that the at least one adapter (130) is attached to the mounting tube (121), wherein the at least one adapter (130) comprises a first fastening point (131), a second fastening point (132) and a third fastening point (133); the first fastening point (131) for connection to the securing means (125) on the mounting tube (121), the second fastening point (132) for connection to a termination device (140), and the third fastening point (133) for connection to a wall (148).
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
VIKING GROUP, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Hoa, Vinh, Bao
Workman, Martin, H.
Abrégé
Differential-type dry pipe valves for fire protection systems are provided. The valve includes a body with a clapper assembly disposed in an internal passage of the valve body between an inlet and an outlet. The clapper assembly is movable between a closed position and an open position to respectively prevent and permit fluid flow through the passage from the inlet to the outlet. With the clapper assembly in the open position, an internal mechanism is positioned to stop the clapper moving to the closed position. The valve includes a resetting assembly having a knob exterior to the body. Translation of the knob toward the outlet moves the internal mechanism which permits the clapper assembly to move to the closed position.
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c.-à-d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 1/00 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation
F16K 1/18 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot comportant disque ou volet pivotant
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin H.
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Scheffers, Derek J.
Abrégé
A fire protection containment unit for protection of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) having an internal flame and drain barrier disposed above a basin portion of the containment unit. The barrier includes pans having an impact surface that is angled to drain toward a central grid of the barrier to direct escaped liquid from the IBC into the basin portion of the containment unit. The basin portion includes a base surface on an incline to define a pooling region of the containment unit to collect escaped liquid from the IBC. The containment unit includes containment walls which define various configurations of the containment unit including an open configuration, partially open configuration, a completely contained configuration and a packaged configuration.
A62C 3/06 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers pour des matériaux très inflammables, p. ex. les métaux légers, les produits du pétrole
B65D 90/22 - Caractéristiques relatives à la sécurité
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Thompson, Andrew T.
Pleyte, Gary William
Coupal, Sylvain
Abrégé
An automatic fire protection sprinkler assembly for fire protection systems that includes a tubular outer housing having an inlet, an outlet opening and an internal shelf proximate the outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is spaced from the outlet opening along a fluid flow path of the assembly. A fluid control assembly is disposed within the outer housing for axial translation from an unactuated state to an actuated state of the sprinkler assembly. The fluid control assembly includes a seal subassembly, a fluid flow tube; and an ejectable support subassembly. The support subassembly includes a projection member. Upon actuation of a thermally responsive trigger, the support subassembly is ejected out the outlet opening such that the projection member comes into contact with the internal shelf of the housing to pivot the support subassembly out of the fluid flow path.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Flowers, Darci Ann
Barker, Lindsay Marie
Abrégé
Concealment assemblies for fire protection sprinklers. The concealment assembly includes a cover member having an external surface with a base coating of uniformly applied polymer. One or more different polymer coatings are disposed in a discontinuous manner over the base polymer to provide a visual contrast and form desired indicia.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Oldham, Michael James
Drake, Jonathan David
Abrégé
Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
B05B 3/04 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs entraînés par le liquide ou autre matériau fluide refoulé, p. ex. le liquide actionnant un moteur avant de parvenir à l'orifice de sortie
40.
Housing for a detection unit for optically detecting smoke particles
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Eichmann, Jens
Dechau, Carl
Mitzlaff, Thorsten
Ziegenbein, Timo
Dittmer, Hauke
Siemer, Dirk
Abrégé
The invention relates to a housing for a detection unit for optically detecting smoke particles. The detection unit has a light source for emitting radiation to be scattered by smoke particles to be detected and a light detector for detecting the scattered radiation. The housing 2 has a cylindrical outer surface 7 having smoke openings 8 through which the smoke particles enter housing 2, and a radially symmetric light-guiding structure 9 with guide members. The guide members are so designed that adjacent guide members each form a guide channel through which the radiation emitted from the light source and not scattered by the smoke particles is guidable to the outside in the direction of the smoke openings 8 by multiple reflection. Higher detection sensitivity for optically detecting smoke particles can be achieved as a result.
G01N 15/06 - Recherche de la concentration des suspensions de particules
G01N 15/00 - Recherche de caractéristiques de particulesRecherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle effective de matériaux poreux
G01N 15/075 - Recherche de la concentration des suspensions de particules par des moyens optiques
41.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING FIRE PROTECTION DEVICES INSTALLED IN PIPE FITTINGS WITH AN INTERNALLY HOUSED SEAL MEMBER
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Pleyte, Gary, William
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Abrégé
Fire protection systems and methods having piping interconnections for connecting a fire protection device to a fluid source. The piping interconnections include a branch connector connected to a pipe header. The branch connector includes a tubular member and an internal annular seal member housed in an internal gasket chamber of the tubular member. The tubular member includes an internal stepless surface between a terminal end of the tubular member and the internal gasket chamber.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feucht, Jan
Chetkowski, Christof
Dieterich, Alexander
Abrégé
The present invention relates to a device for securely storing liquid hazardous material, comprising a housing for receiving a storage container for the liquid hazardous material, wherein the housing comprises a rear protective wall which is designed to protect a rear side of the storage container, a first and second lateral protective wall which are designed to protect two lateral walls of the storage container, and a front protective wall which is designed to protect a front side of the storage container (80), and a fluid-permeable platform which is designed as a supporting surface for the storage container within the device, and a collection region which is fluidically connected to an inner region of the housing (10, 20, 30, 40, 50). Here, the front protective wall is designed to be arranged on the storage container in order, when the storage container is received into the device, to form the housing together with the rear protective wall, the first lateral protective wall, the second lateral protective wall and the fluid-permeable platform, wherein the front protective wall comprises a transport receiving means which is designed to interact with a transport means for transporting the storage container.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
English, Scott A.
Abrégé
A sprinkler guard for protection of a fire protection sprinkler to define one or more dimensional relationships between the guard and the sprinkler. The sprinkler guard includes a cage that defines an internal volume for housing operational components of the sprinkler including a fluid deflector and thermally responsive trigger. The sprinkler guard locates the deflector within the internal volume with an upper boundary of the cage spaced at a clearance distance from the fluid deflector and a lower boundary of the cage located between the deflector member and a fluid outlet of the sprinkler frame body. Affixed to the cage is a clamp assembly defining a hinged relationship for securing the sprinkler guard to the fire protection sprinkler and housing components of the sprinkler guard cage.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 15/14 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées
44.
Configuration system and computer program product for configuration of a control center
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Mandelkau, Detlef
Lippke, Henning
Selzer, Keno
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Abrégé
The invention relates to a computer program product for configuration of a control center, in particular a fire alarm and/or extinguishing control center, and to an associated method. The computer program product comprises: a hardware configuration component for configuration of hardware components such as modules and/or front panel components of the control center, a logic configuration component for configuration of a functional logic of the control center, wherein the logic configuration component is designed to provide functional components. The functional components are decoupled from the hardware of the control center and embodied in such a way that reversible assignment of functional component to hardware component is made possible.
G08B 25/14 - Dispositions centrales pour la réception ou l'indication d'une alarme
G08B 29/12 - Vérification intermittente des systèmes de signalisation ou d'alarme
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Pleyte, Gary William
Franson, Scott T.
Workman, Martin H.
Abrégé
Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
46.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POLYMER-IMPROVED PIPE ELEMENT
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Cramer, Thomas
Abrégé
The invention relates to a method for the automated or partially automated production of a polymer-improved pipe element (100) using pipe sections (101, 102) having tolerances, the method comprising the following steps: Providing a first pipe section (101) and a second pipe section (102), the pipe sections each having a connection region which is provided for connection to the respective other pipe section; detecting a spatial shape of the first pipe section and a spatial shape of the second pipe section, in each case in the connection regions; determining a spatial penetration curve as a function of overlaying the spatial shapes; determining a cut contour in the connection region of the first pipe section and a cut contour in the connection region of the second pipe section, in each case as a function of the penetration curve; generating edge surfaces (115, 117) in the connection regions of the first and the second pipe section along the respective cut contours; aligning the generated edge surfaces of the pipe section to one another; and welding the first and the second pipe section along the edge surfaces aligned to one another along the determined spatial penetration curve. The invention also relates to a device for the automated or partially automated production of a polymer-improved pipe element.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Nötzel, Thomas
Habitzl, Wolfgang
Abrégé
The invention relates to a multi-region fire-extinguishing system (100) comprising a control system (103), a number of fluidic control lines (13) which are designed to transmit a control pressure on the basis of control commands of the control system, and a number of fluidically actuatable region valves (111), each of which is connected to the control lines (13) in order to conduct fluid, wherein the region valves are designed to be actuated on the basis of the received control commands. The invention relates in particular to a fluidically actuatable region blocking device (5), which is operatively connected to the fluidic control lines (13) and the region valves (11) and is designed, when one or more region valves is actuated, to open the particular region valves (111) and to block all remaining region valves. The invention also relates to a controller (1) for a multi-region fire-extinguishing system (100), a region blocking device for a fire-extinguishing system, and to the use of same.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 31/05 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties
A62C 35/02 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice
A62C 35/13 - Matériel installé à demeure avec des réservoirs pour délivrer la substance extinctrice commandés par un signal émanant de la zone de danger avec une réserve limitée de substance extinctrice
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
48.
Support component of a housing of a hazard alert center and a hazard alert center, preferably an intruder alert, fire alarm and/or extinguishing control center
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Dechau, Carl
Abrégé
The invention relates to a support component of a housing of a hazard detection center, preferably of an intrusion alarm, fire detection and/or fire extinguishing center, to an operator control panel module of a hazard detection center, to an indicator and operator control panel arrangement of a hazard detection center, to a housing of a hazard detection center and to a hazard detection center. The invention relates, in particular, to a support component of a housing of a hazard detection center, preferably of an intrusion alarm, fire detection and/or fire extinguishing center, comprising: first latching means for latching-in connection of the support component to a holding frame arranged on an inner side of a wall of the housing, wherein the first latching means are arranged in such a way that a front side of the support component faces the inner side of the wall of the housing in a latched-in state, second latching means for latching-in connection to a printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board is arranged on a rear side, situated opposite the front side, of the support component in the latched-in state, an operating region which has at least one operating element which is designed to be deformed out of a starting position in the direction of the rear side by an action of force.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin, H.
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Abrégé
A fire protection containment unit for protection of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) having an internal flame and drain barrier disposed above a basin portion of the containment unit. The barrier includes pans having an impact surface that is angled to drain toward a central grid of the barrier to direct escaped liquid from the IBC into the basin portion of the containment unit. The basin portion includes a base surface on an incline to define a pooling region of the containment unit to collect escaped liquid from the IBC. The containment unit includes containment walls which define various configurations of the containment unit including an open configuration, partially open configuration, a completely contained configuration and a packaged configuration.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
English, Scott, A.
Abrégé
Automatic fire protection sprinkler assemblies having a trigger assembly with a thermally responsive element and a yoke that seats and facilitates heat flow over the thermally responsive element. The yoke includes an elongate support member with a central region centered between two end portions with linear portions extending between the central region and the end portions. The yoke defines a heat impact region in which the end of the trigger assembly is received and seated. The yoke also provides a lateral access to define a fluid flow path in fluid communication with the heat impact region to facilitate heat flow over the thermally responsive element.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Workman, Martin, H.
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Abrégé
Fluid control valve assemblies for use in fire protection sprinkler systems to control the flow of firefighting fluid to the system sprinklers. The assemblies include a pressure-operated fluid control valve having an internal fluid chamber in which fluid contained therein acts on an internal diaphragm to control the flow of fluid from an inlet to an outlet of the valve. An environment-responsive control device in fluid communication with the internal fluid chamber along a first fluid communication line controls the flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber to initiate actuation of the valve. A fluid-flow latch in fluid communication with the outlet of the valve along a second fluid communication line subsequently controls the simultaneous flow of fluid out of the fluid chamber and the actuation of the valve.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 7/12 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol
52.
Fire suppression system and method for a helicopter landing pad
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Scheffers, Derek J.
Abrégé
A helipad fire suppression system includes a helipad having an outer boundary that defines an impervious deck area for at least one of landing or storing one or more helicopters, with at least a portion of the impervious deck area being designated a fire suppression target area. The system includes a nozzle assembly having a spray-type nozzle for spraying a fire suppression fluid in a radial pattern. The nozzle assembly can include a nozzle enclosure for enclosing the spray-type nozzle and can be configured for installation in a surface made of an impervious material. The nozzle assembly is disposed in an interior portion of the impervious deck area so as to provide the fire suppression fluid to the fire suppression target area.
A62C 31/12 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie pour délivrer de la mousse ou de la mousse pulvérisée
A62C 3/08 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les véhicules, p. ex. les véhicules routiers dans les avions
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 31/03 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie réglables, p. ex. depuis la pulvérisation jusqu'au jet concentré ou vice-versa
53.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR FIRE PROTECTION FOR LIQUID HAZARDOUS GOODS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Gieseke, Thorsten
Kreuscher, Dan
Baumann, Georg
Pohl, Matthias
Abrégé
The invention relates to a fire protection system (1, 1') for fire protection for liquid hazardous goods, comprising: at least one storage arrangement (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) for storing the liquid hazardous goods in at least one storage container (60), at least one collecting region (200), and a first plurality of extinguishing agent outlets (31), wherein the at least one storage arrangement (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) is designed to direct the liquid hazardous goods into the at least one collecting region (200) when the liquid hazardous goods exit from the at least one storage container (60), and wherein the at least one storage arrangement (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d), the at least one collecting region (200) and the first plurality of extinguishing agent outlets (31) are arranged relative to each other such that in the event of a fire of the liquid hazardous goods, a firefighting action can be carried out by means of a non-hazardous goods extinguishing agent.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Bludau, Stephan
Böke, Joachim
Friede, Frank
Jeschke, Anja
Abrégé
The invention relates to a method and system for monitoring a fire protection installation, comprising: determining a hydraulic state that is specific to the fire protection installation, wherein the determination comprises: receiving measurement data from at least one sensor in order to determine at least one characteristic variable of at least one peripheral device of the fire protection installation, generating at least one sensor dataset based on the measurement data, evaluating the at least one sensor dataset in order to determine at least one quality indication, wherein the quality indication indicates the quality of the at least one sensor dataset, and defining, based on the at least one sensor dataset and the quality indication, at least one hydraulic parameter of the fire protection installation that is indicative of the hydraulic state of the fire protection installation, and monitoring the hydraulic state of the fire protection installation based on the at least one hydraulic parameter in order to determine the protection readiness of the fire protection installation.
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour raccords ou joints d'étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
G01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
55.
HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM GENERATOR WITH A REDUCED DIAMETER TO LENGTH RATIO AND A REDUCED NUMBER OF NOZZLES
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Ferere, Marc S.
Scheffers, Derek J.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation with a reduced inlet diameter to generator length ratio. The generator having a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator can include a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion having a tapered configuration and a second foam generating portion having a tapered configuration with a base that is connected to an apex of the first foam generating portion. The foam generating assembly is configured such that the second foam generating portion protmdes into an interior of the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured such that a ratio of a largest inlet dimension of the foam generator assembly to a length of the foam generator assembly is 0.50 or less, and the generator generates the foam using less than six nozzle assemblies.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Ferere, Marc, S.
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation having a manifold with linear headers arranged in an orthogonal configuration. The generator has a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator can include a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion having a tapered configuration and a second foam generating portion having a tapered configuration with a base that is connected to an apex of the first foam generating portion. The foam generating assembly is configured such that the second foam generating portion protrudes into an interior of the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured such that a ratio of a largest inlet dimension of the foam generator assembly to a length of the foam generator assembly is 0.50 or less, and the generator includes at least one main header that is disposed orthogonal to at least one sub-header.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Ferere, Marc, S.
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation having a nozzle housing with a reduced diameter to length ratio. The generator having a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator can include a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion having a tapered configuration and a second foam generating portion having a tapered configuration with a base that is connected to an apex of the first foam generating portion. The foam generating assembly is configured such that the second foam generating portion protrudes into an interior of the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured such that a ratio of a largest inlet dimension of the foam generator assembly to a length of the foam generator assembly is 0.50 or less, and a nozzle housing is disposed on a header of the nozzle manifold such that a ratio of a diameter of an inlet of the respective nozzle to a distance from an inner wall surface of the header to the inlet of the respective nozzle is 0.8 or less.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Ferere, Marc, S.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation having a nozzle with a tip having a conical configuration. The generator having a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator can include a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion having a tapered configuration and a second foam generating portion having a tapered configuration with a base that is connected to an apex of the first foam generating portion. The foam generating assembly is configured such that the second foam generating portion protmdes into an interior of the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured such that a ratio of a largest inlet dimension of the foam generator assembly to a length of the foam generator assembly is 0.50 or less, and a tip of a nozzle in each nozzle assembly is cone shaped.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Ferere, Marc, S.
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Abrégé
An apparatus and method directed to aspirated-type high-expansion foam generation having a nozzle with a solid nozzle insert with a non-sharp cross-over path. The generator having a nozzle manifold configured to receive a foam solution and at least one nozzle assembly. The generator can include a foam generator assembly disposed adjacent the nozzle manifold. The foam generator has a body portion having a first foam generating portion having a tapered configuration and a second foam generating portion having a tapered configuration with a base that is connected to an apex of the first foam generating portion. The foam generating assembly is configured such that the second foam generating portion protrudes into an interior of the first foam generating portion. The generator is configured such that a ratio of a largest inlet dimension of the foam generator assembly to a length of the foam generator assembly is 0.50 or less. A nozzle in each nozzle assembly includes a nozzle insert with curvilinear paths that include a crossover path defined by a non-sharp transition member.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Flowers, Darci Ann
Abrégé
An automatic dry fire protection sprinkler assembly and method of operation. The sprinkler assembly includes an elongate tubular outer housing having a fluid discharge end with an outlet opening, an internal channel and a contact surface proximate the outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is coupled to the housing at a preferably fixed distance from the outlet opening. An internal fluid control assembly includes an ejectable member that is ejected out the outlet opening and displaced out of the fluid flow path between the housing and the fluid deflection member. Upon sprinkler actuation, the fluid control assembly engages the internal channel to axially guide the fluid control assembly and prevent rotation of the fluid control assembly about the sprinkler axis. A surface contact between the ejectable member and the internal shelf causes the ejectable member to pivot clear of the sprinkler housing and the fluid deflection member.
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c.-à-d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
A62C 37/14 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à récipients susceptibles de se briser
61.
DRY HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER FOR RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Flowers, Darci, Ann
Abrégé
An automatic dry horizontal sidewall fire protection sprinkler assembly for residential fire protection. The sprinkler assembly includes an elongate tubular outer housing having a first end and a second end. The second end of the housing defines an outlet opening and an internal channel and contact surface proximate the outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is coupled to the housing at a fixed distance from the outlet opening. An internal fluid control assembly includes an ejectable member that is ejected out the outlet opening and displaced out of the fluid flow path between the housing and the fluid deflection member. The sprinkler assembly provides a plurality of coverage areas suitable for residential fire protection over a plurality of nominal operating temperatures up to 200 °F.
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c.-à-d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/00 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
A62C 37/38 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
62.
DRY FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER AND FLUID DEFLECTION MEMBER ASSEMBLIES
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Franson, Scott, T.
Flowers, Darci, Ann
Abrégé
A dry fire protection sprinkler assembly. The sprinkler assembly includes an elongate tubular outer housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The second end of the housing defines a fluid discharge end of the sprinkler assembly having an outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is affixed to the housing at a preferably fixed distance from the outlet opening. The sprinkler assembly and the fluid deflection member define an unencumbered fluid flow path for a column of fluid discharge from the outlet opening. The fluid deflection member includes at least one tab to act on the unencumbered column of fluid discharge.
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p. ex. des déflecteurs fixesDispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Ferere, Marc Serge
Abrégé
A pilot actuator for controlling the operation of a control valve. The control valve can be part of a thy-type fire suppression sprinkler system in which the sprinkler piping network is filled with pressurized gas such as, for example, air, nitrogen, or another gas. The pilot actuator is a differential valve that actuates the control valve when the gas pressure in the sprinkler piping network is at or below a value for tripping or actuating the pilot valve to the open position. The actuator assembly defines a neutral chamber that is at an intermediate pressure in comparison to pressures at the inlet port and the measuring port when the pilot actuator is in a stand-by state.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16K 7/17 - Dispositifs d'obturation à diaphragme, p. ex. dont un élément est déformé, sans être déplacé entièrement, pour fermer l'ouverture à diaphragme plat, en forme d'assiette ou en forme de bol disposé pour être déformé contre un siège plat le diaphragme étant actionné par pression d'un fluide
E03D 3/06 - Clapets de chasse à fermeture automatique avec soupape à diaphragme et chambre de pression pour retarder le mouvement de fermeture du clapet
F16K 31/12 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide
64.
A Fire Fighting System for Extinguishing a Fire in a Room of a Building, A Method Thereof and Use of an Array Sensor Therein
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Hofmann, Klaus
Böke, Joachim
Abrégé
The invention relates to a fire fighting System (1) for extinguishing a fire in a room (101) of a building (100), comprising at least one stationary fire locator device (7) configured to locate a fire (F), a plurality of stationary fire fighting devices (3a, b), each associated with and configured to distribute fire extinguishing fluid within a respective zone (11a,b) of the room (101), and a Controller (9) that is in Signal communication with the at least one locator device (7) and with the extinguishing devices (3a, b). In a preferred embodiment the invention is configured to activate at least one of the extinguishing devices (3a, b) in reaction to identifying the fire (F); wherein the at least one locator device (7) comprises an array sensor (19), said array sensor (19) having a plurality of pixels that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, and arranged in a grid (17) of pixels, wherein each pixel is associated with a specific portion of the room, the Controller (9) is configured to locate the zone of the room (101) having the fire (F) by identifying hot spots formed by those pixels which sense electromagnetic radiation exceeding a predetermined threshold level (T1), and to activate the at least one fire fighting device (3a, b) associated with the located zone.
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
G01J 5/00 - Pyrométrie des radiations, p. ex. thermométrie infrarouge ou optique
G08B 17/12 - Déclenchement par la présence de rayonnement ou de particules, p. ex. de rayonnement infrarouge ou d'ions
65.
PROTECTED FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER AND TOOL ASSEMBLIES
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Pipe, Jed, Edmond
Abrégé
Installation and protective devices for fire protection sprinkler assembly having a support cup is disposed about the sprinkler assembly. A protective cap engages the support cup to define an internal volume to enclose the sprinkler therein and protect operational components of the sprinkler during storage, transport, installation and when awaiting to be placed into service. The protective cap defines a tool path with slots of the protective cap in fluid communication with the internal volume. The protective cap and tools are configured to cooperate with one another to permit the tool to adjustably navigate within the internal volume to access the protected sprinkler for installation or adjustment of the sprinkler frame and/or for removing the protective cap.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Bechtloff, Volker
Böke, Joachim
Abrégé
A system for monitoring a pipe network for a fire protection system having an evaluation unit with a communication device, and at least one sensor which is arranged on or within at least one pipe of a plurality of pipes of the pipe network and is in communicative signal connection with the communication device. The at least one sensor is configured to collect measurement data indicative of changes in a hydraulic condition of the at least one pipe and to transmit this measurement data to the communication device of the evaluation unit. The evaluation unit is configured to evaluate the measurement data based on assigning the at least one pipe to the specific pipe category in order to generate an evaluation data record indicative of the hydraulic condition of the at least one pipe.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönpagel, Andreas
Ehlers, Jan
Schütt, Jendrik
Diederley, Hanjo
Zeugner, Kai
Abrégé
The invention relates to a method for producing a number of pipes (100) with a predetermined pipe diameter. The method includes feeding multiple pipe parts (101, 102) with the predetermined pipe diameter to a welding station (53), aligning in each case a first pipe part (101) and a second pipe part (102) coaxially with respect to one another and axially adjacent to one another, welding the pipe parts (101, 102) by means of a fully encircling weld seam (109) to form a pipe run (104), conveying the pipe run (104) to a cutting station (57) in a machine direction (A) downstream of the welding station (53), and cutting off the number of pipes (100) in a respectively designated length from the pipe run (104).
B23K 31/00 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
F16L 13/02 - Raccords soudés à l'autogène sans apport de métal
F16L 58/10 - Revêtements caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés de caoutchouc ou de matériaux plastiques
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Drake, Jonathan D.
Abrégé
Horizontal window fire protection sprinklers, systems and methods are provided. The sprinklers include a frame and a fluid deflection member including a window confronting surface having a planar portion and a concave portion. The sprinkler defines a maximum operating pressure of at least 100 psi. per sprinkler for adjacent sprinklers without cold soldering.
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p. ex. des déflecteurs fixesDispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
69.
Method for producing a polymer-improved pipe element and pipe element and pipe system comprising same
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönpagel, Andreas
Ehlers, Jan
Abrégé
The invention relates to a method for producing a polymer-enhanced pipeline element, in particular of a fire extinguishing installation, and to a pipeline element and a pipeline system of a fire extinguishing installation. It is proposed according to the invention to provide a first a first and a second hollow body, to align in each case one encircling edge surface of the hollow bodies with one another, to weld the two hollow bodies to one another along the encircling edge surfaces such that an encircling weld seam is generated which has a root extending on the inside of the pipeline element, and to apply a polymer-based layer to the inside of the pipeline element, wherein the polymer-based layer completely covers the inside of the pipe element and the root of the weld seam.
F16L 41/08 - Raccordements des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, dans lesquels l'axe du tuyau est perpendiculaire au plan de la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
B05D 1/18 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par immersion
B05D 7/22 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à des surfaces internes, p. ex. à l'intérieur de tubes
F16L 13/02 - Raccords soudés à l'autogène sans apport de métal
F16L 58/10 - Revêtements caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés de caoutchouc ou de matériaux plastiques
F17D 3/00 - Dispositions pour la surveillance ou la commande des opérations de fonctionnement
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Böke, Joachim
Schröder, Oliver
Denkert, Niels
Abrégé
The invention relates to a fire extinguishing system for a roof with a solar installation, the fire extinguishing system comprising an extinguishing device with multiple groups of fire extinguishant outlets (8, 108) for discharging a fire extinguishant on the roof. Each group of fire extinguishant outlets (8, 108) is allocated to one spatial extinguishing sector (22, 23) each, wherein the extinguishing device is designed such that fire extinguishant can be discharged by means of fire extinguishant outlets (8) of one group independently of any discharge of the fire extinguishant by means of fire extinguishant outlets (108) of another group, and wherein at least two extinguishing sectors (22, 23) overlap. The system furthermore comprises a detection device (11), which is designed to detect, as the detection location, a location at which a fire has occurred or probably will occur.
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
A62C 3/16 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers dans les installations électriques, p. ex. chemins de câbles
H02S 20/23 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les bâtiments spécialement adaptées aux structures de toit
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Ferere, Marc Serge
Abrégé
A pilot actuator for controlling the operation of a control valve. The control valve can be part of a dry-type fire suppression sprinkler system in which the sprinkler piping network is filled with pressurized gas such as, for example, air, nitrogen, or another gas. The pilot actuator is a differential valve that actuates the control valve when the gas pressure in the sprinkler piping network is at or below a value for tripping or actuating the pilot valve to the open position. The pilot actuator has a ratio of a change in a trip pressure set point to a change in an inlet pressure that is in a range of 0.007 to 0.045.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Oldham, Michael James
Drake, Jonathan David
Abrégé
Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.
A62C 37/12 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles à fusibles
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 3/04 - Appareillages de pulvérisation ou d'arrosage avec des éléments de sortie mobiles ou des éléments déflecteurs mobiles avec des éléments rotatifs entraînés par le liquide ou autre matériau fluide refoulé, p. ex. le liquide actionnant un moteur avant de parvenir à l'orifice de sortie
73.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENCLOSED AREA
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Green, Brian, Scott
Böke, Joachim
Hofmann, Klaus
Abrégé
A fire suppression system for a protected area including a fluid outlet zone having a plurality of orifices for discharging fire suppression fluid onto a plurality of corresponding fire suppression zones. The system also includes a sensor zone having one or more sensors that monitor the plurality of fire suppression zones. The fluid outlet zone is disposed a first distance from a floor of the protected area and the sensor zone is disposed a second distance from a floor of the protected area. A ratio of the first distance to the second distance is greater than one.
A62C 31/05 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie avec au moins deux sorties
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
A62C 37/36 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère
A62C 37/40 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie le signal de déclenchement étant émis par un détecteur distinct de la tuyère par le détecteur et par le déclencheur, p. ex. une soupape, qui se trouvent tous les deux dans la zone de danger avec une liaison électrique entre le détecteur et le déclencheur
74.
ZONE VALIDATION TEST METHOD FOR A FIRE SUPPRESSION DEVICE
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
VDS SCHADENVERHUETUNG GMBH, (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Green, Brian, Scott
Reinermann, Robert
Baier, Claas
Böke, Joachim
Abrégé
A zone validation test method includes disposing a fire suppression device to be certified in a testing enclosure to monitor a plurality of fire suppression zones. The fire suppression device can include a plurality of fluid distribution nozzles disposed in a first location of the testing enclosure. The fire suppression device can also include an active sensing device configured to locate a fire in the plurality of fire suppression zones. The zone validation test method can include disposing and igniting a flammable material in a test fire suppression zone within a boundary area of the test fire suppression zone. The method can further include certifying the fire suppression device by verifying that the fluid distribution nozzle corresponding to the test fire protection zone and a fluid distribution nozzle corresponding to a fire protection zone adjacent to the boundary zone area discharge fire suppression fluid.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Flowers, Darci Ann
Barker, Lindsay Marie
Abrégé
Concealment assemblies for fire protection sprinklers. The concealment assembly includes a cover member having an external surface with a base coating of uniformly applied polymer. One or more different polymer coatings are disposed in a discontinuous manner over the base polymer to provide a visual contrast and form desired indicia.
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Fink, Thomas
Abrégé
The invention relates to a carrying device (2) for receiving pipeline elements (4) in a surface coating installation, having a main body (6), an attachment section (28) which is formed on the main body (6) and which serves for the attachment of the carrying device (2) to a ceiling-mounted conveying mechanism, and multiple cantilevers (8) extending laterally from the main body (6). Each cantilever (8) has arranged thereon a receptacle (10) with support feet (12, 12′) arranged in pairwise fashion and spaced apart from one another, wherein the support feet (12, 12′) are configured to come into contact with in each case one outer wall section of a pipeline element (14) in order to hold the pipeline element (14) between the support feet (12, 12′).
B05C 13/02 - Moyens pour manipuler ou tenir des objets, p. ex. des objets individuels pour des objets particuliers
B05B 13/02 - Moyens pour supporter l'ouvrageDisposition ou assemblage des têtes de pulvérisationAdaptation ou disposition des moyens pour entraîner des pièces
77.
Method for producing a pipe element, particularly a pipe element of a fire-extinguishing facility, pipe element and pipe system comprising same
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönpagel, Andreas
Abrégé
The invention relates to a method for producing a pipeline of a fire extinguishing installation. The method includes providing a first hollow body and a second hollow body, positioning the hollow bodies relative to one another in a welding zone such that the connection of the hollow bodies can be performed in the welding zone, positioning a collecting container within the first and/or second hollow body in the region of the welding zone, welding the first hollow body to the second hollow body in the welding zone such that the pipeline element is obtained, wherein a fully encircling weld seam is generated which has a root extending on the inside of the pipeline element; and collecting, by the collecting container, weld spatter that occurs on the inside of the pipeline element during the welding process.
F16L 13/02 - Raccords soudés à l'autogène sans apport de métal
F16L 41/08 - Raccordements des tuyaux aux parois ou à d'autres tuyaux, dans lesquels l'axe du tuyau est perpendiculaire au plan de la paroi ou à l'axe de l'autre tuyau
F16L 58/10 - Revêtements caractérisés par les matériaux utilisés de caoutchouc ou de matériaux plastiques
78.
Sprinkler guard for fire protection sprinkler assemblies
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
English, Scott A.
Abrégé
A sprinkler guard for protection of a fire protection sprinkler to define one or more dimensional relationships between the guard and the sprinkler. The sprinkler guard includes a cage that defines an internal volume for housing operational components of the sprinkler including a fluid deflector and thermally responsive trigger. The sprinkler guard locates the deflector within the internal volume with an upper boundary of the cage spaced at a clearance distance from the fluid deflector and a lower boundary of the cage located between the deflector member and a fluid outlet of the sprinkler frame body. Affixed to the cage is a clamp assembly defining a hinged relationship for securing the sprinkler guard to the fire protection sprinkler and housing components of the sprinkler guard cage.
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 15/14 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées
79.
DRY SPRINKLER ASSEMBLIES FOR FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Thompson, Andrew T.
Pleyte, Gary William
Coupal, Sylvain
Abrégé
An automatic fire protection sprinkler assembly for fire protection systems that includes a tubular outer housing having an inlet, an outlet opening and an internal shelf proximate the outlet opening. A fluid deflection member is spaced from the outlet opening along a fluid flow path of the assembly. A fluid control assembly is disposed within the outer housing for axial translation from an unactuated state to an actuated state of the sprinkler assembly. The fluid control assembly includes a seal subassembly, a fluid flow tube; and an ejectable support subassembly. The support subassembly includes a projection member. Upon actuation of a thermally responsive trigger, the support subassembly is ejected out the outlet opening such that the projection member comes into contact with the internal shelf of the housing to pivot the support subassembly out of the fluid flow path.
A62C 37/08 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes
A62C 35/62 - Réseaux de conduites secs, c.-à-d. vides de substance extinctrice lorsqu'ils ne sont pas utilisés
80.
COMPONENT FOR A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE, FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Aue, Tobias
Abrégé
The invention relates to a component (4, 14, 24, 34) for a fire protection device, in particular a signal generator and/or an alarm means and/or an actuator, a fire-protection device, a fire protection system with a fire protection device and a method for configuring a component (4, 14, 24, 34). In particular, the invention relates to a component (4, 14, 24, 34) for a fire protection device, in particular a signal generator and/or an alarm means and/or an actuator, comprising a configuration unit which can be adjusted with an adjustment value, a first interface for inputting and/or outputting configuration data of the component (4, 14, 24, 34), wherein the configuration data contains the adjustment value, characterized in that the first interface is configured for wireless transmission of the configuration data by means of NFC technology.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Eichmann, Jens
Dechau, Carl
Mitzlaff, Thorsten
Ziegenbein, Timo
Dittmer, Hauke
Siemer, Dirk
Abrégé
The invention relates to a housing for a detection unit for optically detecting smoke particles. The detection unit comprises a light source for emitting radiation to be scattered at smoke particles to be detected and a light detector for detecting the scattered radiation. The housing (2) comprises a cylindrical outer surface (7) with smoke openings (8), through which the smoke particles enter into the housing (2), and a radially symmetric light-guiding structure (9) with guiding elements. The guiding elements are embodied in such a way that adjacent guiding elements in each case form a guiding channel, through which radiation that was emitted by the light source and not scattered at the smoke particles is able to be guided to the outside in the direction of the smoke openings (8) by way of multiple reflections. As a result, it is possible to obtain an increased detection sensitivity for the optical detection of smoke particles.
G08B 17/107 - Déclenchement par la présence de fumée ou de gaz utilisant un dispositif émetteur et récepteur de lumière pour détecter une diffusion de lumière due à de la fumée
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Böke, Joachim
Friede, Frank
Bludau, Stephan
Abrégé
N) that is substantially horizontal with respect to the warehouse (2000) and that monitors a predefined maximum storage height (2120), and a measurement and/or control unit (1120) that is configured so as to output a message (F, W) in the event of an exceedance (Ü) of the predefined maximum storage height (2120) being detected by the sensor (1110).
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
G08B 17/107 - Déclenchement par la présence de fumée ou de gaz utilisant un dispositif émetteur et récepteur de lumière pour détecter une diffusion de lumière due à de la fumée
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
VIKING GROUP, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Pleyte, Gary, William
Franson, Scott T.
Workman, Martin H.
Abrégé
Sprinkler guards to protect fire protection sprinklers in their installed and operative positions. A fire protection sprinkler guard includes a structure with a hinged arrangement to flexibly receive a fire protection sprinkler. A latch connection operates in combination with the hinge of the guard to form a rigid cage structure to shield and protect the sprinkler.
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p. ex. des déflecteurs fixesDispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
B05B 15/16 - Aménagements pour empêcher ou réguler une détérioration structurelle des appareillages de pulvérisation ou de leurs sorties, p. ex. pour rompre à des emplacements souhaitésAménagements pour manipuler ou remplacer des parties détériorées pour empêcher un contact non prévu entre des têtes de pulvérisation ou des buses et des corps étrangers, p. ex. protecteurs de buses
84.
SPRAY MIST NOZZLE FOR FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS, AND FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS HAVING SAME
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönnfeldt, Frank
Schnell, Stefan
Abrégé
The invention relates to a spray mist nozzle, in particular an open high-pressure spray mist nozzle (1), for fire-fighting systems, comprising: a housing (3), which has an extinguishing fluid inlet (23) and a plurality of cut-outs (25) for holding an exchangeable nozzle insert (5a, b), such a nozzle insert (5a, b) being inserted into one or more or all of the cut-outs (25), the nozzle insert (5a, b) having a main body (29) with a longitudinal axis (L), which main body has a spray mist outlet (39) for the extinguishing fluid in the longitudinal axis (L), an exchangeable swirl body (31) being arranged in the main body (29) and being designed to swirl the extinguishing fluid before the extinguishing fluid exits from the spray mist outlet (39). According to the invention, the spray mist outlet (39) has a minimal opening cross-section (49) and, downstream of the minimal opening cross-section (49), an expanded outlet cross-section (51), the transition from the minimal opening cross-section (49) to the outlet cross-section (51) running along a convexly curved surface.
B05B 1/34 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour influencer la forme de l'écoulement du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide, p. ex. pour produire une turbulence
B05B 1/14 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des orifices de sortie multiplesBuses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des filtres placés dans ou à l'extérieur de l'orifice de sortie
B05B 15/65 - Aménagements de montage pour la liaison fluide de l’appareil de pulvérisation ou de ses sorties aux conduits d’écoulement
A62B 1/00 - Dispositifs pour faire descendre des personnes hors des bâtiments ou dans des situations analogues
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
85.
FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM FOR AN EXTRACTOR DUCT, IN PARTICULAR OF A COOKING ZONE
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönnfeldt, Frank
Schnell, Stefan
Abrégé
The invention relates to a firefighting system (100) for an extractor duct (5), in particular of a cooking area, having a duct (5) which has an inlet side (7) and an outlet side (9), which is spaced apart from the inlet side (7), and defines a direction (A) of the extracted air flow from the inlet side (7) to the outlet side (9). According to the invention, at least one spray mist nozzle, preferably a plurality of spray mist nozzles (11, 13), is/are installed in the firefighting system (100), each having a plurality of separate spray mist outlets (24, 25), wherein the spray mist outlets (24, 25) each have a predetermined K-factor and are oriented at an angle relative to each other.
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Rönnfeldt, Frank
Schnell, Stefan
Abrégé
The invention relates to an extinguishing nozzle adapter (1) for fitting an extinguishing nozzle (7) to a wall, comprising a housing (3) and a chamber (15) for accommodating an extinguishing nozzle (7), the housing (3) having an extinguishing agent connection (17) to the chamber (15), via which extinguishing agent connection the chamber (15) can be pressurised with extinguishing agent, the chamber (15) being designed to movably accommodate the extinguishing nozzle (7) in such a way that the extinguishing nozzle (7) can be moved back and forth between a first, retracted position and a second, advanced position, and is moved in the direction of the advanced position when the chamber (15) is pressurised by means of the extinguishing agent.
A62C 37/09 - Commande des installations de lutte contre l'incendie comprenant une tuyère comportant un détecteur, ou servant elle-même de détecteur, c.-à-d. têtes d'arrosage indépendantes télescopique ou réglable
A62C 3/00 - Prévention, limitation ou extinction des incendies spécialement adaptées pour des objets ou des endroits particuliers
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Böke, Joachim
Friede, Frank
Bludau, Stephan
Abrégé
The invention relates to a water extinguishing system (1) with a fluid supply (20), a pump (30) and a test line (40) with an opening element (2) which is configured to open the test line (40) during a test run of the pump (30). According to the invention, the test line (40) further comprises a closing element (4) which is configured to close the test line (40) if the water extinguishing system (1) is triggered.
A62C 37/50 - Dispositifs de test ou d'indication pour déterminer l'état de marche de l'installation
A62C 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
88.
LIGHT GUIDING ARRANGEMENT, SPARK AND/OR FLAME DETECTOR AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Dittmer, Hauke
Siemer, Dirk
Ziems, Bernd
Abrégé
The present invention relates to a light guiding arrangement (1) for transmitting electromagnetic radiation, in particular ultraviolet and/or infrared radiation, and a spark and/or flame detector that uses same. The light guiding arrangement (1) comprises a housing (10) and a light guiding rod (20), wherein the housing (10) has a light entrance opening (12) and a light exit opening (14) situated opposite, wherein the light guiding rod (20) is arranged in the housing (10) between the light entrance opening (12) and the light exit opening (14), wherein the light guiding rod (20) is mounted resiliently on at least one side in the housing (10).
G02B 6/10 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage du type guide d'ondes optiques
G02B 6/42 - Couplage de guides de lumière avec des éléments opto-électroniques
G08B 17/12 - Déclenchement par la présence de rayonnement ou de particules, p. ex. de rayonnement infrarouge ou d'ions
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Scheffers, Derek John
Ferere, Marc Serge
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
A proportioner having a body portion that defines a fluid passage for transporting a fire protection fluid and a foam passage for transporting a foam concentrate. The foam concentrate mixes with the fire protection fluid to form a fire protection solution. The proportioner also includes a restrictor assembly having a restrictor disk and an orifice plate. The orifice plate has an opening for receiving the restrictor disk. The restrictor disk and opening are configured to form an annulus between an outer surface of the restrictor disk and an inner surface of the opening when at least a portion of the restrictor disk is disposed within the opening and the restrictor disk is spaced from the orifice plate. The restrictor assembly is configured to maintain the annulus for a full travel range of the restrictor disk.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 5/00 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi
B01F 25/31 - Mélangeurs à injecteurs dans des conduits ou des tubes dans lesquels circule le composant principal
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p. ex. de la mousse
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Scheffers, Derek, J.
Ferere, Marc, S.
Feenstra, Shawn, J.
Abrégé
A proportioner having a body portion that defines a fluid passage and a foam passage. The proportioner also includes a restrictor assembly having a restrictor disk and an orifice plate. Preferably, the restrictor disk and opening form an annulus, and the annulus is maintained for a full travel range of the restrictor disk. Preferably, a clapper assembly controls a flow of the foam concentrate in proportion to a flow of the fire protection fluid by moving a rod member to vary the distance between a restrictor disk and an orifice plate with at least a portion of the restrictor disk being deposed in the opening. Preferably, a foam concentrate percentage is maintained within a target concentration that provides effective fire protection for flows within a target flow ratio in a range of 10 to 70 and for a foam concentrate viscosity that is greater than 1300 mPas.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
A62D 1/00 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p. ex. de la mousse
A62D 1/08 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant des liquides volatils ou chargés de gaz
91.
Pipe arrangement consisting of a pipe or a pipe joint
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Knispel, Jan-Simon
Gieseke, Thorsten
Diederley, Hanjo
Abrégé
e) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe is enclosed by a deformable hollow body and where the hollow body (4) encloses the pipe (1) the pipe is carried by a suspension (13) which preferably has a material different from the material of the pipe.
F16L 55/17 - Dispositifs pour aveugler les fuites dans les tuyaux ou manches à partir de l'extérieur du tuyau au moyen de bagues, de bandes ou de manchons pressés contre la surface extérieure du tuyau ou de la manche
A62C 35/68 - Détails, p. ex. de conduites ou de systèmes de soupapes
F16L 59/16 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées aux nécessités localisées telles qu'à l'endroit des brides, des jonctions, des soupapes ou d'autres éléments similaires
Minimax Viking Research & Development GmbH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Scheffers, Derek John
Ferere, Marc Serge
Feenstra, Shawn J.
Abrégé
A proportioner having a body portion that defines a foam passage and a fluid passage. The proportioner also includes a restrictor assembly having a restrictor disk and an orifice plate having an opening for receiving the restrictor disk. The proportioner can further include a rod member connected to the restrictor disk and a clapper assembly connected to the rod member via a sliding interface. The clapper assembly can be configured to control a flow of the foam concentrate through the foam passage in proportion to a flow of the fire protection fluid through the fluid passage by moving the rod member to vary the distance between the restrictor disk and the orifice plate. The sliding interface can be disposed between a first guide and a second guide, and at least a portion of the restrictor disk is disposed in the opening.
A62C 5/02 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi de mousse
A62D 1/02 - Compositions pour éteindre les incendiesEmploi de produits chimiques pour éteindre les incendies contenant ou produisant une phase gazeuse, p. ex. de la mousse
A62C 5/00 - Fabrication de substances extinctrices immédiatement avant l'emploi
93.
SERVICE DEVICE FOR A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, CORRESPONDING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Liese, Henning
Mandelkau, Detlef
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Wissmann, Oliver
Lickefett, André
Abrégé
The invention relates to a service device for a fire protection system, which is designed to communicate with the fire protection system in order to receive status information indicating the status of the fire protection system, to retrieve one or more comparison values for the status information from a memory unit, to evaluate one or more values for the status information on the basis of a comparison with the one or more comparison values for the status information, and to generate at least one status indicator for the fire protection system on the basis of this evaluation. The invention also relates to a fire protection system which is designed to communicate with a service device of this type, to a system for operating a fire protection system, comprising a service device of this type, and to a corresponding method for operating the fire protection system.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
G08B 29/00 - Vérification ou contrôle des systèmes de signalisation ou d'alarmePrévention ou correction d'erreurs de fonctionnement, p. ex. empêchant le déclenchement non autorisé
94.
SERVICE DEVICE FOR A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, CORRESPONDING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Liese, Henning
Mandelkau, Detlef
Wissmann, Oliver
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Lickefett, André
Abrégé
The invention relates to a service device for a fire protection system, which is designed to communicate with a central device of the fire protection system and with at least one user terminal in order to allow the user access to at least some of the system information of the fire protection system, the system information for transmission to the at least one user terminal being prepared, transmitted to the user terminal, and adapted in response to a user input, by the service device. The invention also relates to a fire protection system which is designed to communicate with a service device of this type, to a system for operating a fire protection system, comprising a service device of this type, and to a corresponding method for operating the fire protection system.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
95.
CONFIGURATION SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONFIGURATION OF A CONTROL CENTER
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Mandelkau, Detlef
Lippke, Henning
Selzer, Keno
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Abrégé
The invention relates to a computer program product (1) for configuration of a control center (100), in particular a fire alarm and/or extinguishing control center, and to an associated method. The computer program product (1) comprises: a hardware configuration component (10) for configuration of hardware components such as modules and/or front plate components of the control center (100), a logic configuration component (20) for configuration of a functional logic of the control center (100), wherein the logic configuration component (20) is designed to provide functional components (221-229). The functional components (221-229) are decoupled from the hardware of the control center (100) and designed such that a reversible associating of functional components (221-229) to hardware components is possible.
G08B 17/10 - Déclenchement par la présence de fumée ou de gaz
G08B 21/02 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
G08B 25/04 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police caractérisés par le moyen de transmission utilisant une ligne de signalisation unique, p. ex. en boucle fermée
G08B 26/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels des sous-stations sont interrogées successivement par une station centrale
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
G05B 19/05 - Automates à logique programmables, p. ex. simulant les interconnexions logiques de signaux d'après des diagrammes en échelle ou des organigrammes
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G08B 25/14 - Dispositions centrales pour la réception ou l'indication d'une alarme
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
96.
SERVICE DEVICE FOR A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, CORRESPONDING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Liese, Henning
Lickefett, André
Wissmann, Oliver
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Mandelkau, Detlef
Abrégé
The invention relates to a service device for a fire protection system, which is designed to communicate with a central device of the fire protection system and with at least one user terminal in order to allow the user access to at least some of the system information of the fire protection system, the service device being further designed to receive at least one user identification from the at least one user terminal and to authenticate the at least one user terminal on the basis of the at least one user identification. The invention also relates to a fire protection system which is designed to communicate with a service device of this type, to a system for operating a fire protection system, comprising a service device of this type, and to a corresponding method for operating the fire protection system.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
97.
SERVICE DEVICE, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING A SERVICE DEVICE, SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Liese, Henning
Mandelkau, Detlef
Wissmann, Oliver
Hallwass-Fedder, Bernd
Lickefett, André
Abrégé
The invention relates to a service device for a fire protection system, which is designed to communicate with the fire protection system and at least one server component in order to receive status information indicating the status of the fire protection system, to evaluate the status information, to generate an evaluation result on the basis of this evaluation, and to transmit this evaluation result to a data store of the server component, the evaluation result being associated with a time stamp indicating the time at which the status information has been received. The invention also relates to a fire protection system which is designed to communicate with a service device of this type, to a system for operating a fire protection system, comprising a service device of this type, and to a corresponding method for operating the fire protection system.
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
G08B 17/00 - Alarmes d'incendieAlarmes réagissant à une explosion
G08B 27/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalée par une station centrale à plusieurs sous-stations
G08B 29/00 - Vérification ou contrôle des systèmes de signalisation ou d'alarmePrévention ou correction d'erreurs de fonctionnement, p. ex. empêchant le déclenchement non autorisé
98.
INSTITUTIONAL SPRINKLERS AND INSTALLATION ASSEMBLIES
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Oldham, Michael, James
Drake, Jonathan, David
Abrégé
Institutional sprinkler assemblies are provided that includes a sprinkler housing and protective cap arrangement to protect a thermally responsive shielding trigger. The sprinkler housing and trigger arrangement provide for an annular buffer to protect the trigger. The institutional sprinkler assemblies include configurations for installation in pendent and horizontal and orientations.
A62C 31/28 - Accessoires pour dispositifs de jet, p. ex. supports
A62C 31/02 - Buses spécialement conçues pour la lutte contre l'incendie
A62C 37/11 - Moyens de déchargement, p. ex. déchargés électriquement thermosensibles
B05B 1/26 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage avec des moyens pour briser ou dévier mécaniquement le jet à sa sortie, p. ex. des déflecteurs fixesDispersion du liquide ou d'autre matériau fluide sortant à l'aide de jets d'impact
99.
CONTROL UNIT FOR A HAZARD ALERT CENTER, HAZARD ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HAZARD ALERT CENTER
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Klotz, Frieder
Hipp, Sabine
Abrégé
The invention relates to a control unit (10) for a hazard alert center (1), for example a break-in, fire alarm and/or fire extinguisher control center, to a hazard alert system, preferably a fire alarm system, and to a method for operating a hazard alert center (1), for example a break-in, fire alarm and/or fire extinguisher control center. In particular, the invention relates to a control unit (10) for a hazard alert center (1), for example a break-in, fire alarm and/or fire extinguisher control center, the control unit (10) being designed to receive, from a hazard detector (40) for detecting a hazardous situation, a first signal characterizing the hazardous situation, and the control unit comprising a user interface having a display means (20), which is designed to show a standard display (100) and/or an alert display (500), in the case of which an oldest alert (222) and a latest alert (224) are displayed and additional alerts between the oldest alert and the latest alert can be displayed, preferably scrollably, and a first event display (200), which shows a first event in a main portion.
G08B 25/14 - Dispositions centrales pour la réception ou l'indication d'une alarme
100.
FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR MONITORING AN AREA FOR FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE OF SAID TYPE, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR MONITORING THE AREA FOR FIRE PROTECTION
MINIMAX VIKING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GMBH (Allemagne)
Inventeur(s)
Baumann, Georg
Böke, Joachim
Jauer, Philipp
Derksen, Alexander
Abrégé
The invention relates to a fire protection device for monitoring an area for fire protection, having a control device and a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device is configured to be moved along a first and a second movement direction by means of a first and a second fastening element in order to thus be moved along a navigation path, wherein the monitoring device is configured to perform at least one fire protection action during the movement along the navigation path, and to a corresponding method, to a use of a fire protection device of said type, and to a fire protection system comprising a fire protection device of said type.