Patent classifications
A62C25/00
FLUID SYSTEM WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
A technique for providing a water pumping system suitable for fighting wildfire, flood mediation, sewage transport, and the like is revealed. The system includes an internal combustion engine, a CVT with an input shaft and an output shaft, and a pump with an axial flow impeller. In one variation, multiple impeller stages are used and/or several systems are daisy-chained to provide for suitable delivery of water from its source. In another form, the system is carried by an all-terrain vehicle, side-by-side, or the like, to reach remote areas that need to move water to address a hazardous condition.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-CLEAN FIRE INHIBITING AND EXTINGUISHING COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS FOR SORBING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WHILE INHIBITING IGNITION AND EXTINGUISHING FIRE
Environmentally-clean fire inhibiting and extinguishing dry powder compositions and products for sorbing flammable liquids while inhibiting ignition and extinguishing fire involving flammable hydrocarbon liquids such as, oils, fuels and non-polar solvents such as ketones and alcohols. The dry powder chemical compositions are made by mixing, blending and milling to suitable powder particle sizes, the following components: a fire extinguishing agent in the form of at least one alkali metal salt of a nonpolymeric saturated carboxylic acid; a powder fluidizing agent to help provide the dry powder composition with excellent fluid flow characteristics; and an oleophilic/hydrophobic composition for absorbing liquid hydrocarbons, while repelling water. A surfactant may be added to promote the formation of anhydrous semi-crystalline metal mineral salt film onto the surface of flammable hydrocarbon liquids involved in fire outbreaks to be extinguished and preferably absorbed by the dry powder chemical compositions.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-CLEAN FIRE INHIBITING AND EXTINGUISHING COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS FOR SORBING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS WHILE INHIBITING IGNITION AND EXTINGUISHING FIRE
Environmentally-clean fire inhibiting and extinguishing dry powder compositions and products for sorbing flammable liquids while inhibiting ignition and extinguishing fire involving flammable hydrocarbon liquids such as, oils, fuels and non-polar solvents such as ketones and alcohols. The dry powder chemical compositions are made by mixing, blending and milling to suitable powder particle sizes, the following components: a fire extinguishing agent in the form of at least one alkali metal salt of a nonpolymeric saturated carboxylic acid; a powder fluidizing agent to help provide the dry powder composition with excellent fluid flow characteristics; and an oleophilic/hydrophobic composition for absorbing liquid hydrocarbons, while repelling water. A surfactant may be added to promote the formation of anhydrous semi-crystalline metal mineral salt film onto the surface of flammable hydrocarbon liquids involved in fire outbreaks to be extinguished and preferably absorbed by the dry powder chemical compositions.
Hazard detection and containment
Multiple robotic monitors are located in a hydrocarbon storage or transport facility. Each robotic monitor is communicably coupled to other robotic monitors and includes a heat sensor configured to detect heat emitted by a hydrocarbon tank of the hydrocarbon storage or transport facility. A controller is communicably coupled to the heat sensor and configured to generate a heat signature based on the heat detected by the heat sensor. A pump is communicably coupled to the controller and configured to exert pressure on a fire retardant, responsive to the generation of the heat signature by the controller. An outlet is mechanically coupled to the pump and configured to discharge the fire retardant at the hydrocarbon tank.
MOBILE PUMP SYSTEM WITH METERING PUMP AND METHOD THEREFOR
A mobile pump system for pumping water for extinguishing with an auxiliary agent, and a method therefor. The mobile pump system includes a frame for housing the pump system, a booster pump arranged in the frame, a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to a water flow, and a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump. The metering pump is provided with a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent.
MOBILE PUMP SYSTEM WITH METERING PUMP AND METHOD THEREFOR
A mobile pump system for pumping water for extinguishing with an auxiliary agent, and a method therefor. The mobile pump system includes a frame for housing the pump system, a booster pump arranged in the frame, a metering pump arranged in the frame for the purpose of adding an auxiliary agent to a water flow, and a drive configured to drive the booster pump and the metering pump. The metering pump is provided with a displaceable metering pump frame and coupling means for connecting the metering pump to a container of the auxiliary agent.
MOBILE PUMP SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH COUPLED MOTOR DRIVE FOR PUMPING WATER AND METHOD THEREFOR
The invention relates to a mobile pump system for pumping water and/or extinguishing agent and an associated method therefor. The mobile pump system comprises:
a frame for housing the pump system;
a booster pump arranged in the frame;
one or more submersible pumps arranged in the frame;
a booster pump motor drive configured to drive the booster pump;
a hydraulics motor drive configured to drive the one or more submersible pumps and wherein the hydraulics motor drive is configured to function as auxiliary drive for the booster pump; and
a coupling for coupling the booster pump to the hydraulics motor drive such that the hydraulics motor drive can function as auxiliary drive for the booster pump.
MOBILE PUMP SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH COUPLED MOTOR DRIVE FOR PUMPING WATER AND METHOD THEREFOR
The invention relates to a mobile pump system for pumping water and/or extinguishing agent and an associated method therefor. The mobile pump system comprises:
a frame for housing the pump system;
a booster pump arranged in the frame;
one or more submersible pumps arranged in the frame;
a booster pump motor drive configured to drive the booster pump;
a hydraulics motor drive configured to drive the one or more submersible pumps and wherein the hydraulics motor drive is configured to function as auxiliary drive for the booster pump; and
a coupling for coupling the booster pump to the hydraulics motor drive such that the hydraulics motor drive can function as auxiliary drive for the booster pump.
AUTOMATED TELESCOPIC WATER CANNON, WITH WATER TANK CONNECTION CAPABILITY, AUTOMATED WATER GUN
An automated telescopic water cannon and nozzle gun apparatuses that function by variable water pressure controlled by actuator and gear motor. Water pressure extends the water cannon nesting tubes and distance is restrained by center tube retainer cap connected to a winch cable. The water cannon handle bars are positioned for balancing allowing the firefighter to control the apparatus when tubes are extended and the winch reversed pulls the tubes back to the home position.. The bipod elevates, lowers, extends and retracts with actuators for positioning of the apparatus. The external tube has a an attachable polycarbonate heat and blast resistant shied connect at the end. The apparatus connected to the water tank may be transported by a helicopter to fight all types of fires, for an aerial attack. The water nozzle gun has an extended tube stock connection for control assistants and nozzle extension for direct and angle application.
AUTOMATED TELESCOPIC WATER CANNON, WITH WATER TANK CONNECTION CAPABILITY, AUTOMATED WATER GUN
An automated telescopic water cannon and nozzle gun apparatuses that function by variable water pressure controlled by actuator and gear motor. Water pressure extends the water cannon nesting tubes and distance is restrained by center tube retainer cap connected to a winch cable. The water cannon handle bars are positioned for balancing allowing the firefighter to control the apparatus when tubes are extended and the winch reversed pulls the tubes back to the home position.. The bipod elevates, lowers, extends and retracts with actuators for positioning of the apparatus. The external tube has a an attachable polycarbonate heat and blast resistant shied connect at the end. The apparatus connected to the water tank may be transported by a helicopter to fight all types of fires, for an aerial attack. The water nozzle gun has an extended tube stock connection for control assistants and nozzle extension for direct and angle application.