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Fire simulator

US11020624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2017
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B9/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Some embodiments and methods described herein relate to fire training systems and to fire simulators or fire training apparatus. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing with a surface and an interior volume. A smoke generator is disposed within the interior volume of the housing and is configured to selectively generate smoke. A port is extended between the smoke generator and the surface of the housing and is configured to permit at least a portion of the smoke to be discharged through the port from the smoke generator to an exterior of the housing. A light emitter is coupled to the housing and configured to emit a light. The light and the portion of smoke are collectively configured to simulate a flame or electric arc above the surface of the housing such that the simulated flame or electric arc is viewable from more than 180 degrees about the surface of the housing. A logic controller is disposed within the interior volume of the housing and is configured to modulate the light and the smoke based on receipt of an extinguishing agent by a predetermined portion of the housing.

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