Fire safety systems for buildings with overhead fans
US7658232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C37/11
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fire safety system includes a sensor arrangement and control scheme for quickly sensing a fire, accurately identifying its location, and controlling a set of ceiling fans and overhead sprinklers to efficiently extinguish the fire. The fire safety system is particularly suited for large buildings such as warehouses, factories, gymnasiums, retail stores, auditoriums, convention centers, theaters or other buildings with large open areas. In some examples, the overhead fans are disabled prior to activating the sprinklers. The placement of the fire sensors, in some cases, are selected upon first considering the location of the overhead fans.
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