GB2410999A - An integrated torch and smoke alarm - Google Patents

An integrated torch and smoke alarm Download PDF

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GB2410999A
GB2410999A GB0403304A GB0403304A GB2410999A GB 2410999 A GB2410999 A GB 2410999A GB 0403304 A GB0403304 A GB 0403304A GB 0403304 A GB0403304 A GB 0403304A GB 2410999 A GB2410999 A GB 2410999A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V23/00—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
    • F21V23/04—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
    • F21V23/0442—Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches activated by means of a sensor, e.g. motion or photodetectors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21L—LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
    • F21L4/00—Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells
    • F21L4/005—Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells the device being a pocket lamp
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/0064—Health, life-saving or fire-fighting equipment
    • F21V33/0076—Safety or security signalisation, e.g. smoke or burglar alarms, earthquake detectors; Self-defence devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B17/00—Fire alarms; Alarms responsive to explosion
    • G08B17/10—Actuation by presence of smoke or gases, e.g. automatic alarm devices for analysing flowing fluid materials by the use of optical means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B17/00—Fire alarms; Alarms responsive to explosion
    • G08B17/10—Actuation by presence of smoke or gases, e.g. automatic alarm devices for analysing flowing fluid materials by the use of optical means
    • G08B17/11—Actuation by presence of smoke or gases, e.g. automatic alarm devices for analysing flowing fluid materials by the use of optical means using an ionisation chamber for detecting smoke or gas
    • G08B17/113—Constructional details

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Abstract

A hand-held portable battery operated torch 10 comprises an integrated smoke detector 26, and where upon detecting smoke, the smoke detector 26 provides an audible alarm. Switches 32 and 34 are provided near a handle 14 to operate a main light source 22 and a strobe light 30 respectively. The strobe light 30 emits a green light to allow greater visibility in a smoked-filled room. The torch 10 is also proved with electrical contacts 38 at its base 36 so the torch 10 can be rechargeable from a mains supply.

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The present invention relates to a torch which incorporates a smoke alarm and more especially to a torch which incorporates a smoke alarm and a strobe light.
It is becoming increasingly necessary for householders to keep to hand instruments that warn of the risk of fire and aid their escape in the event of such a fire.
Smoke alarms are now considered to be a necessity rather than a luxury in the home. These are conventionally mounted on the ceiling or wall in an area most susceptible to fire, such as in a kitchen doorway.
Once so mounted it is not practical to move the smoke alarm to a different location. Because smoke alarms are permanently located in specific locations in the home, if a fire starts in a different area free from any smoke alarm the escape route may already be inhibited before a permanently mounted smoke alarm is activated and a warning is heard.
This is a particular problem in multi-storey apartments, for example, where a fire starts downstairs where there are no smoke alarms present (or where smoke alarms that may be present are not working).
During a fire, visibility quickly becomes impaired by smoke. In time, smoke can reduce visibility to such an extent that movement within a burning building is extremely difficult thereby making it almost impossible for a trapped person to find an escape route out of the building. People caught in such a situation find that a torch light does not aid visibility because the light emitted is reflected by the smoke particles.
Accordingly, a torch often accentuates the problem.
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The opposite end 24 of the main body 12 incorporates a smoke detector 26 which includes means to provide an alarm when smoke is detected. A test button 28 is included on the smoke detector 26.
A strobe light 30 is mounted on or formed within the outer surface of the main body 12 While the strobe light could be of any colour, the applicant has found that a green strobe light, when activated, substantially increases visibility in a dark smoke-filled area. A switch 32 to activate the main light source 22 and a switch 34 to activate the strobe light 30 are provided on the main body 12 near to the handle 14 so that either or both switches 32, 34 can be located and activated easily and quickly.
The main body 12 is generally cylindrical in shape for ease of portability and storage. The main body 12 can, however, be of any suitable shape. The main body has a substantially flat base 36 which incorporates electrical contacts 38 to allow the main light source 22, strobe light 30 and the smoke detector to be charged by a charging unit (not shown) during storage of the torch 10.
The main body 12 incorporates indicators 40 which provide a visual indication when the main light source 22 and/or the strobe light 30 and/or the smoke detector are fully charged or when any of the components require charging.
The charging unit may itself incorporate a means to remind and encourage the user, which may be a child for example, to place the torch on charge when it is not being used. For example, the charging unit may include a children's toy which can only be accessed when the torch is placed on charge. . .
8 8 ' e e 1 C # b.8C BC', a, F'8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 F 8 The above described embodiment has been given by way of example only, and the skilled reader will naturally appreciate that many variations could be made thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (9)

1. A hand-held portable battery operated torch having an integral smoke alarm.
2. A torch according to claim 1 further including a handle for carrying the torch.
3. A torch according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the torch has a main light emitting means in the form of a light emitting diode.
4. A torch according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light emitting means and the smoke alarm are located at opposite ends of the torch.
5. A torch according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further incorporating an integral strobe light.
6. A torch according to claim 5, wherein the light emitted from the strobe light is green.
7. A torch according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the main light emitting means and the strobe light are activated via respective switches located near to the handle of the torch.
8. A torch according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the torch includes integral indicating means providing a visual indication of the integrity of the light emitting means and/or the smoke alarm.
9. A torch according to any preceding claim, wherein the torch is generally cylindrical in shape.
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EP2000737A1 (en) * 2007-05-29 2008-12-10 Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. Module adapter for portable light sources
NL1036888C2 (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-01-21 Royston Crispo Bregita Wireless smoke alarm device for detecting smoke in e.g. kitchen, has rechargeable torch provided with wireless communication sensor, where wireless communication sensor starts buzzer to warn people about smoke

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US4419658A (en) * 1981-04-01 1983-12-06 T. J. Company Portable combination lamp, smoke detector and power failure alarm
US4432041A (en) * 1982-12-27 1984-02-14 Firex Corporation Smoke penetrating emergency light
US4617561A (en) * 1985-03-11 1986-10-14 Second Chance Systems, Inc. Emergency light and smoke alarm system
WO1988009025A1 (en) * 1987-05-04 1988-11-17 Jan Rydgren Personal smoke warning unit
JPS647196A (en) * 1987-06-29 1989-01-11 Sony Corp Flashlight
US4862148A (en) * 1987-10-13 1989-08-29 Kichline Timothy J Portable electric smoke detector/alarm flashlight
US5146209A (en) * 1990-11-05 1992-09-08 G.P.B. Beghelli S.R.L. Self-contained apparatus for emergency lighting incorporating alarm systems for fire, gas and the like
US5731759A (en) * 1995-08-07 1998-03-24 Finucan; Timothy R. Combination flashlight, smoke detector and emergency alarm

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US4419658A (en) * 1981-04-01 1983-12-06 T. J. Company Portable combination lamp, smoke detector and power failure alarm
US4432041A (en) * 1982-12-27 1984-02-14 Firex Corporation Smoke penetrating emergency light
US4617561A (en) * 1985-03-11 1986-10-14 Second Chance Systems, Inc. Emergency light and smoke alarm system
WO1988009025A1 (en) * 1987-05-04 1988-11-17 Jan Rydgren Personal smoke warning unit
JPS647196A (en) * 1987-06-29 1989-01-11 Sony Corp Flashlight
US4862148A (en) * 1987-10-13 1989-08-29 Kichline Timothy J Portable electric smoke detector/alarm flashlight
US5146209A (en) * 1990-11-05 1992-09-08 G.P.B. Beghelli S.R.L. Self-contained apparatus for emergency lighting incorporating alarm systems for fire, gas and the like
US5731759A (en) * 1995-08-07 1998-03-24 Finucan; Timothy R. Combination flashlight, smoke detector and emergency alarm

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2000737A1 (en) * 2007-05-29 2008-12-10 Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. Module adapter for portable light sources
NL1036888C2 (en) * 2009-04-21 2010-01-21 Royston Crispo Bregita Wireless smoke alarm device for detecting smoke in e.g. kitchen, has rechargeable torch provided with wireless communication sensor, where wireless communication sensor starts buzzer to warn people about smoke

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