Spring-collet mechanism for activating a fire extinguisher
US9861846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C3/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a broadhead cutter activation mechanism and system inside of a fire extinguisher. The broadhead cutter device may be attached to a cutter shaft which is driven downward when the elastic potential energy is released form a spring system. The broadhead cutter device may be configured to pierce and open a burst disc to release the flow of an extinguishing agent under pressure.
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