Support system attachment mechanism for fire protection sprinklers
US6123154A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C35/68
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system is provided for maintaining a sprinkler head in a position to allow continued operation during a fire in the event that the support structure for the sprinkler head fails or is otherwise removed. The support system includes a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head, a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends. The support system also includes first and second ends having fastening devices adapted to attach the ends to the support structure. The fastening devices are configured to break away from the support structure in the event of support structure failure.
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