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Propulsion device for an agent contained in a cavity

US8800672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2007
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62C13/66
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A propulsion device for an agent, such as an extinguishing or cooling agent, contained in a cavity has at least a cap and a port configured to open above a calibrated pressure inside the cavity. A pressure generator is fastened to the cap and triggers the propulsion of the agent. The pressure generator has at least two containers, each having an exit ending inside the cavity and releasing a propulsion gas. At least one container is pressurized with an inert-type gas, such as helium, suited for minimal temperature fluctuations induced inside the cavity during a relief of pressure of the gas from at least one of the containers. When the gas expands it is the direct mechanical propellant of the agent.

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