EP0099626B1 - Buse à appliquer de la mousse - Google Patents

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EP0099626B1
EP0099626B1 EP83302930A EP83302930A EP0099626B1 EP 0099626 B1 EP0099626 B1 EP 0099626B1 EP 83302930 A EP83302930 A EP 83302930A EP 83302930 A EP83302930 A EP 83302930A EP 0099626 B1 EP0099626 B1 EP 0099626B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62C—FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62C99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A62C99/0009—Methods of extinguishing or preventing the spread of fire by cooling down or suffocating the flames
    • A62C99/0036—Methods of extinguishing or preventing the spread of fire by cooling down or suffocating the flames using foam
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62C—FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62C31/00—Delivery of fire-extinguishing material
    • A62C31/02—Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing
    • A62C31/12—Nozzles specially adapted for fire-extinguishing for delivering foam or atomised foam
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/0018—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with devices for making foam
    • B05B7/005—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with devices for making foam wherein ambient air is aspirated by a liquid flow
    • B05B7/0056—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with devices for making foam wherein ambient air is aspirated by a liquid flow with disturbing means promoting mixing, e.g. balls, crowns

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  • This invention relates to the field of foam-forming equipment, and more particularly to nozzles for the application of a foam from a foam concentrate mixed with a liquid.
  • Fire-fighting nozzles for the application of a water stream or a water fog on a fire have been known for some time. Such nozzles are attached to a fire hose carrying a liquid stream, such as water, and frequently are adjustable to apply the fire-extinguishing liquid in a pattern ranging from a fog-like application to a straight stream, an example of which is made by Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Elkhart, Indiana. Furthermore, U.S.-A-3,784,113 describes a fire hose nozzle comprising:
  • Fire-extinguishing foam-forming liquid compositions have been utilized in the extinguishing of certain types or classes of fires. Many of these foam-forming compositions will, when mixed with water and aerated with large quantities of air, form relatively stable foams, particularly for the extinguishing of large fires.
  • Such liquid foam concentrates are known under the trade names of AFFF of Minnesota Mining Manufacturing Company, Minnesota and Emulsiflame of Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Other such foams are generally described in U.S. Patents 3,772,195; 3,562,156; 3,578,590; and 3,548,949.
  • the foam-forming liquid compound has been generally supplied as a concentrate which was inducted into the flowing liquid stream by an in- line or by-pass foam eductor.
  • the separate eductor was connected between the nozzle and the liquid stream pump or source.
  • the foam concentrate was withdrawn by the eductor or pumped from the concentrate storage and was then diluted and/or mixed with the liquid stream in the desired concentration. Thereafter, the foam-forming concentrate and liquid mix was aerated in a separate system, forming the foam which discharged from a nozzle.
  • the foam applying nozzle used with the separate eductor has been of the same type utilized to apply water.
  • Some water nozzles have had the stem-portion modified (the stem limits and assists in directing the water flow) for the application of the foam. These are non-aspirating peripheral jet nozzles.
  • aeration foam tubes are fitted on existing handline nozzles for additional air, which forms a thicker foam blanket.
  • the distance the foam could be projected from the nozzle has been considerably shorter than the distance water alone could be projected through the nozzle.
  • the maximum distance was usually only about 52 meters (170 feet) whereas with water it was about 91 metres (300 feet).
  • the separate foam eductor limits the flow and the line pressure to the nozzle.
  • foam eductors handled between 113 and 945 litres per minute (30 and 250 gallons per minute); whereas, nozzles handled in excess of 3780 litres per minute (1000 gallons per minute).
  • the separate eductor constricted the complete flow of water creating a pressure drop to 30-40% across the eductor. This loss of pressure was created by the flow into the eductor working against backpressure due to the constriction.
  • the previous separate foam eductor and nozzle limited the flow and range capabilities of the nozzle and required the firefighter to approach the fire more closely.
  • the discharge distance of foam has previously been increased using a balanced pressure proportioning system.
  • This system included a pump, control valve and orifice which introduced the foam concentrate under pressure into the hose behind the nozzle. Since this system was pressurized, the drop in pressure created by the separate eductor was eliminated, which allowed the full flow pressure to form at the nozzle.
  • the balanced pressure proportions system was rather cumbersome, required a power source for the pump, and was more expensive than the separate eductor and nozzle system.
  • the present invention discharges the foam generally the same distance as the balanced pressure proportioning system, while eliminating the additional equipment, such as the pump, control valve and orifice.
  • a nozzle assembly for applying a foam made up from a supply of a foam-forming liquid composition and a flowing liquid stream, comprising:
  • the present nozzle for applying a foam uses approximately 26.5 litres per minute (Ipm) (7 gallons per minute (gpm)) flow of the liquid stream to create the reduced pressure for inducting the foam-forming liquid concentrate.
  • Ipm litres per minute
  • gpm gallons per minute
  • the pressure drop attributable to the 26.51 pm (7 gpm) flow during the induction of the foam is insignificant compared to the 30-40% reduction in pressure with the prior separate eductor and nozzle combinations.
  • the foam concentrate-liquid mixture is added to the remaining portion of the liquid stream at an area of reduced pressure compared to the pressure in the interior of the nozzle, which enhances the withdrawal of the foam concentrate from the supply.
  • the discharge of the foam concentrate-liquid mixture permits the substantially full discharge of the main portion of the liquid stream flowing through the nozzle without appreciable decreasing the distance of the discharge by a reduction in pressure.
  • the letter N refers generally to the nozzle of this invention which is adapted for applying a foam, such as the type for fire-extinguishing, made up from a foam-forming liquid composition F and a flowing liquid stream W.
  • the nozzle N includes an inner barrel I having an axial bore 10 with inlet 10i and outlet 10o for communicating the liquid stream W from a hose, monitor or other source (not shown) and having further a flow regulating nozzle means R mounted in the outlet 10o for regulating the lateral extent of the stream W discharged from the inner barrel I, so that the discharged fluid stream may be varied from a relatively compact small diameter stream to a wider larger diameter . fog-like spray.
  • Eductor means E with the inner barrel I extracts the foam-forming fire-fighting liquid composition F from a supply of the foam-forming composition F.
  • the eductor means E inducts the foam-forming liquid composition F into a portion W' of the liquid stream W flowing through the inner barrel I.
  • a mixing plate 12 and a space-apart deflection plate 32 form a mixing passage 13 therebetween for receiving the foam-forming composition diluted in the liquid stream portion W'.
  • the mixing plate 12 is mounted with the inner barrel I substantially perpendicular to the flow of the liquid stream W to assist in aerating and directing the foam-forming liquid which has been inducted into the liquid stream portion W' as the foam concentrate/liquid mixture impacts the mixing plate 12, forming the foam.
  • Deflection plate 32 directs the liquid stream W from the outlet 10 0 of inner barrel I.
  • An outer sleeve 0 is generally movably mounted with the inner barrel I for directing or focusing the liquid stream in the desired form of application.
  • Coupling C of conventional construction has internal threads 50 for threaded engagement with a typical hose coupling on a fire hose (not shown) so as to direct the liquid stream W from the hose through the nozzle N.
  • the eductor means E is generally a venturi-type tube V mounted within the axial bore 10 of inner barrel I and axially aligned with the flow of the liquid stream being generally in the direction of the arrow shown in Fig. 1.
  • a portion W' of the stream W flows into a tubular constricting member 14 having an axial bore 16.
  • the axial bore 16 has a constricting portion 16c with a decreasing diameter ending with an orifice 16e of smaller diameter than the axial bore 16.
  • the stream portion W' exits from the member 14 at exit or orifice 16e and enters the interior cavity 20a of T-shaped expansion vacuum body 20.
  • the interior cavity 18 is larger dimensionally than the orifice 16e and constricting section 16c of member 14 causing the flow of stream portion W' to expand in cavity 20a and thereby decrease the flow rate of the liquid stream portion W' flowing through the cavity 20a.
  • This slowing of the flow rate in cavity 20a after exiting from orifice 16e creates a reduced pressure in the cavity 20a due to a venturi effect.
  • the body 20 forms a T-joint with lower inlet portion 20i extending through the inner barrel I.
  • inlet portion 20i has threads 20t for receiving a hose or tubular means T with coupling Tc (Fig. 2) for communicating the foam-forming liquid concentrate F from a separate supply of the foam concentrate, such as a drum or canister (not shown).
  • Tubular exit member 22 mounted with one arm of the body 20 preferably has an axial bore 22b substantially axially aligned with the flow of the liquid stream W.
  • Exit member 22 has discharge opening or outlet 22o disposed in proximity to the mixing plate 12 and the outlet 10 0 of the inner barrel I, whereby the foam-forming liquid composition which was inducted into the stream portion W' impacts upon the mixing plate 12.
  • the outlet 22o of exit member 22 is spaced apart from mixing plate 12 to allow the impacted mixture to flow radially from the exit member 22 and mixes the foam-forming composition with the liquid stream W from the inner barrel I in proximity to the discharge of the liquid stream W.
  • Inner barrel I is generally a metallic tubular segment.
  • Annular groove 24 at the exterior base of inner barrel I coacts with set screw 26 mounted in coupling C to rotatably mount and secure coupling C to the base of inner barrel I when set screw 26 extends into groove 24.
  • Ears Ce formed with the exterior of coupling C assist in threading the coupling C on a hose.
  • braces 28 extend from the interior wall of axial bore 10 of the barrel I, and they support a rod 30, deflection plate 32 and mixing plate 12 forming stem S in outlet 10a.
  • Support member 27 extends between exit member 22 and rod 30 with braces 28 to support exit member 22.
  • Deflection plate 32 is mounted to the exterior end of rod 30 adjacent and spaced apart from mixing plate 12.
  • Mixing plate 12 is affixed outwardly of deflection plate 32 to the exterior end of rod 30 by threaded nut 34. It is preferred that mixing plate 12 is dimensionally larger than deflection plate 32.
  • Mixing passage 13 is formed between deflection plate 32 and mixing plate 12 for receiving the foam concentrate/liquid mixture discharged from outlet 20o. Openings 30a are formed in deflection plate 32 for passing a portion of the liquid stream W through deflection plate 32 into mixing passage 13 (Fig. 5).
  • the flow regulating nozzle means R includes stem S and an outer sleeve or barrel O, being a metallic tubular member having an axial bore 11 and rotatably mounted with threads 39 to inner barrel I.
  • outer sleeve 0 As outer sleeve 0 is rotated or moved relative to the inner barrel I, the outer barrel 0 moves longitudinally relative to inner barrel I, thereby increasing the overall length of nozzle N.
  • the rotation of outer sleeve 0 controllably selects the type of application, which ranges between positions creating a fog-like foam application and a position forming a straight-stream foam application.
  • Fig. 1 shows the outer barrel O in the extended position for a compact, relatively small diameter stream-like application approaching the diameter of the bore 10
  • Fig. 3 shows the outer barrel 0 in the retracted fog-like application position wherein the discharged stream is laterally deflected outwardly to some extent to provide a larger diameter discharged spray.
  • diffusing teeth B are mounted with channels formed therebetween on the exterior end O' of the outer sleeve 0 and project therefrom in an evenly spaced distribution for improving the fog-like application.
  • Composite or rubber annular ring 38 is adjacent and concentric to the exterior surface of outer sleeve O and provides cushioning to protect the exterior of outer barrel O from damage.
  • At least one handle H preferably extends from outer sleeve O to assist in rotating outer sleeve O.
  • Locking means L retains outer sleeve 0 in the selected mode of application.
  • Articulated beam 40 of conventional construction is mounted with inner barrel I by means of ears 40e and pivot 40p so as to rest in a notch 42a, one of which is shown in an annular ring or ridge 42 affixed to the exterior surface of outer sleeve 0 at its interior end.
  • notch 42a one of which is shown in an annular ring or ridge 42 affixed to the exterior surface of outer sleeve 0 at its interior end.
  • beam 40 is raised by the ring 42 until one of a plurality of the notches 42a is located directly beneath beam 40.
  • the lowering of beam 40 by spring 40s into the notch 42a restrains further rotation of outer sleeve O.
  • Fig. 3 is an alternative embodiment of the present nozzle NC having the eductor means E along the centerline of the device rather than offset from the centerline as in Fig. 2. All of the parts in Fig. 3 bear the same letters and numerals except those that have been modified, and they have the same letters and numerals preceded by the numeral "1".
  • Exit member 122 supports and mounts deflection plate 132 with openings 132a. Outlet 122o of exit member 122 is exposed to communicate the diluted foam concentrate/liquid mixture to mixing plate 112.
  • Spacing rods 44 extend from deflection plate 132 and mount mixing plate 112 spaced apart and adjacent deflection plate 132 such that the foam concentrate/ liquid stream mixture impacts mixing plate 112 in mixing passage 113 from outlet and 122 0 of exit member 122 and is directed radially therefrom.
  • nozzle N In the operation of the foam applying nozzle N, nozzle N is affixed to a hose with coupling C. Generally the liquid stream is water pumped from a fire hydrant or fire truck or other suitable pump. Tube T is connected to inlet 20i and placed within the supply of foam concentrate F.
  • the foam concentrate/water mixture is discharged from outlet end 22o of exit member 22 into mixing passage 13 and impacts mixing plate 12. Upon impact the mixture is partially aerated initially forming the foam. Due to the constant flow of the concentrate/water mixture from outlet 22 0 , the mixing plate 12 and spaced apart deflection plate 32 direct the mixture outwardly from exit member 22. At the same time the remaining portion of the water flow is communicated through the bore of nozzle N at a high pressure and impacts upon the interior surface of deflection plate 32. A portion of the water flow passes through openings 32a and further mixes with and dilutes the foam concentrate/water mixture in mixing passage 13 between mixing plate 12 and deflection plate 32. The remaining portion of the water stream W is directed radially after impacting against deflection plate 32.
  • outer sleeve 0 The extension of retraction of outer sleeve 0 by its rotation changes the pattern of the foam exiting the nozzle N from a foam-like application to a straight-stream application.
  • the radial flow of the water stream W from being deflected by deflection plate 32 and the concentrate/water mixture from mixing passage 13 contacts the interior surface of axial bore 11 and slanted edge 10s of the outlet 10 0 of axial bore 10 to focus and direct the flow into a straight stream -exiting from the nozzle N between bore 11 and the edges of plates 12 and 32.
  • the rate of water flow and proportion of foam concentrate to water are variable by adjusting the penetration of the stem S with plates 32 and 12 into the interior bore of the nozzle N.
  • deflection plate 32 As deflection plate 32 is moved relative to slanted edge 10s, the passage for the flow of stream W between edge 10o and the edge of disk 32 varies. Moving plate 32 toward the interior of inner barrel I restricts the flow of liquid stream W and raises the proportion of foam concentrate relative to stream W. Similarly, moving plate 32 from the interior of inner barrel I increases the flow of stream W and decreases the relative concentration of foam concentrate.
  • Mixing passage 13 is substantially at atmospheric pressure, whereas the pressure in the interior bore of nozzle 10 reaches a maximum of about 125 pounds per square inch.
  • the differential in pressure further enhances the reduced pressure in the eductor means E for withdrawing the foam concentrate F from its supply.
  • the comparative reduced pressure in mixing passage 13 also enhances the combining of the foam concentrate/liquid mixture exiting from mixing passage 13 with the main body of liquid stream W exiting from outlet 10 0 . Since the foam concentrate/liquid mixture is introduced into the area of atmospheric pressure, the present invention has only an insignificant pressure drop through the introduction of the foam concentrate/water mixture compared to the previous combination foam nozzles and separate eductor.
  • the eductor E is alternatively constructed as above, but without the constricting section 16c of member 14. Without constricting section 16c the drop in pressure across the stem from the higher interior pressure to atmospheric pressure creates the reduced pressure communicated through bore 22b of exit member 22 in the eductor E for withdrawing the foam concentrate.
  • the present invention eliminates the previously used separate eductor assembly which limited the flow and reduced the pressure of the water from the hose. Since the water flow is relatively unrestricted with the present invention, the range and flow of the nozzles N and NC are greater than the prior apparatus and methods of applying foams such as with the separate eductor or the separate balanced pressure proportioning system.
  • the single unit reduces the weight of the apparatus which previously included the nozzle, separate eductor and connecting hose or monitor, thus benefiting fire-fighters.
  • the fire-fighter operating the nozzle N or NC does not have to approach the fire as closely as was previously required with the prior apparatus and methods.

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1. Dispositif de buse pour l'application d'une mousse constituée par une alimentation en composition liquide formatrice de mousse et un courant liquids, constitué par:
un cylindre intérieur (I) muni d'un orifice axial (10) avec une entrée (10i) pour recevoir un courant liquide (W) sous pression et une sortie (100) pour évacuer le courant liquide; et
un moyen de buse régulateur de débit (R) monté dans la sortie (10o) pour réguler le débit latéral du courant évacué du cylindre intérieur, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de buse comprend en outre:
un moyen d'évacuation (E) dans le cylindre intérieur (I) muni d'un moyen (14) pour recevoir une fraction du liquide s'écoulant à travers le cylindre intérieur, afin de créer une pression réduite dans le moyen d'évacuation; et
un moyen d'entrée formateur de mousse (20i) monté dans le moyen d'évacuation (E) pour introduire une composition formatrice de mousse (F) dans le moyen d'évacuation par suite de la pression réduite qui régne à l'intérieur,
le moyen d'évacuation (E) comprenant un orifice d'évacuation (220) à proximité de la sortie (100) du cylindre intérieur (I) pour mélanger la composition formatrice de mousse (F) avec le courant liquide du cylindre intérieur, à proximité de l'évacuation du courant liquide, une mousse étant ainsi créée avec pratiquement toute la vélocité et tout le volume du courant liquide, pour obtenir une distance de projection et un débit volumique de mousse maximales de la buse.
2. Dispositif de buse selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen de buse régulateur de débit (R) comprend:
un manchon extérieur (0) qui est monté de façon amovible sur le cylindre intérieur (I) pour choisir de façon contrôlable entre une position créant une application de brumisation et une position formant une application de jet linéaire.
3. Dispositif de buse selon la revendication 2 comprenant en outre:
un moyen de verrouillage (L) monté sur le cylindre intérieur (I) pour retenir le manchon extérieur (0) dans la position choisie.
4. Dispositif de buse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 comprenant une dent (B) montée sur le moyen de buse régulateur de débit (R) pour former une application de brumisation.
5. Dispositif de buse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4 comprenant:
au moins une poignée (H) montée sur le cylindre intérieur.
6. Dispositif de buse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'évacuation (E) comprend:
un organe tubulaire (20, 22) monté dans le courant liquide, ayant une entrée pour recevoir une fraction du liquide et une sortie (220) pour évacuer le liquide;
une plaque de mélange (12) montée de façon pratiquement perpendiculaire à l'évacuation du liquide par la sortie (220) de l'organe tubulaire (20,22) pour défléchir l'évacuation de liquide de l'organe tubulaire;
le moyen de buse régulateur de débit (R) comprend:
une plaque de déflection (32) montée vers l'intérieur et à une certaine distance de la plaque de mélange (12) formant un passage de mélange (13) entre ces deux plaques pour recevoir la composition formatrice de mousse évacuée par la sortie (220) de l'organe tubulaire, la plaque de déflection dirigeant le courant liquide de la sortie (100) du cylindre intérieur (1).
7. Dispositif de buse selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce que l'organe tubulaire (20, 22) comprend:
un organe d'étranglement (14) pour augmenter la vitesse de la fraction du courant liquide; et
un corps d'expansion (20) comprenant une cavité (200) pour recevoir la fraction à vitesse accrue d'une fraction du courant liquide pour créer une pression réduite.
8. Dispositif de buse selon les revendications 6 ou 7 caractérisé en ce que la plaque de déflection (32) comprend:
des orifices (32o) formés dans la plaque de déflection pour faire passer une fraction du courant liquide à travers la plaque de déflection.
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