Extended coverage automatic ceiling sprinkler
US5609211A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C37/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An extended coverage ceiling sprinkler includes a generally tubular body having an inlet open end and an opposing, outlet open end with a minimal internal diameter greater than 0.65 inches and a K-factor of between about 14 and about 15. A plug at least essentially closes the outlet open end and an element releasably retains the plug in the outlet end. A deflector support extends away from the outlet end of the tubular body and a deflector is coupled to the tubular body through the deflector support. The deflector has a major surface facing, spaced from and aligned with the outlet open end with a circular outer perimeter less than 1.7 inches in outer diameter and a central area without water passing openings therethrough at least 0.75 inches in diameter. Slots extend generally radially inwardly from the perimeter and surround the central area which is slotless. The ratio of deflector outer diameter to slot depth is greater than 10 and up to about 14. Diametrically opposed pairs of imaginary projections extended tangentially from the major surface of the deflector facing the outlet open end, from between adjoining pairs of slots, and define an acute angle facing the outlet open end …
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