JPH0737215U - Fire extinguisher with sound generator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] A fire extinguisher with a sound generator that can be used to give a convenient operation so that the user can operate the fire extinguisher without fail by giving voice instructions when operating the fire extinguisher. To provide. [Structure] In a fire extinguisher having a hose, an operating lever and a safety plug provided in the fire extinguisher body, a switch 16 for detecting movement of the fire extinguisher body from a predetermined position, and a fire extinguisher activated by a detection signal of the switch. The fire extinguisher body is provided with a sound generating device 5 for sequentially emitting sounds for explaining the operation procedure of.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a fire extinguisher with a sound generating device installed in a home or a business office.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 This type of conventional small fire extinguisher has a label on its side that describes how to use it together with a sketch, so that you can read the instructions on the label and learn the operation. Therefore, it is only necessary to thoroughly read the usage method and remember the operation surely during normal times, but it is difficult to get the desired operation when using it. Moreover, the fact is that when actually using it, it is not possible to calm down and read how to use it. Therefore, in the event of a fire, the fire extinguisher may not operate properly when used, and the initial fire may not be extinguished, resulting in unexpected damage.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and voices the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher when actually using it so that the user can operate the fire extinguisher without fail. It is an object to provide a fire extinguisher with a generator.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention of claim 1 is a fire extinguisher having a hose, an operating lever and a safety plug provided in the fire extinguisher body, and a detecting means for detecting that the fire extinguisher body is moved from a predetermined position. The fire extinguisher body is provided with a sound generating device which is activated by the detection signal of the detection means and sequentially emits a sound for explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the detection means is provided at the bottom of the fire extinguisher body, and is an operation switch that detects when the fire extinguisher body is lifted. According to the invention of claim 3, in the fire extinguisher body according to claim 1 or 2, the fire extinguisher body is provided with a reset switch for returning the sound generating device to the initial state when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is wrong. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the operation lever includes a switch which is activated when the operation lever is gripped and operated to stop the operation of the sound generating device.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a fire extinguisher in which a hose, an operating lever and a safety plug are provided in the fire extinguisher body, a first detecting means for detecting that the fire extinguisher body is lifted from a predetermined position, and a safety The second detecting means for detecting the removal of the plug, the third detecting means for detecting that the nozzle part of the hose is removed from the fire extinguisher body, and the audio explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher can be output from the speaker. It has a plurality of built-in storage sections, and the storage sections are provided with a first voice by the detection signal of the first detection means, a second voice by the detection signal of the second detection means, and a detection signal of the third detection means. And a voice generation device having a control unit for controlling each of the third voices to be emitted. According to the invention of claim 6, in the fire extinguisher body according to claim 5, the fire extinguisher main body is equipped with a reset switch for returning the sound generating device to the initial state when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is erroneous, and the operation lever is operated by grasping the operation lever. The operating lever is equipped with a switch that stops the sound generator from operating.

[0006]

[Action]

 According to the invention of claim 1, when the fire extinguisher main body is moved from a predetermined position, the detection means detects this and the sound generation device is activated by this detection signal, and the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher from the device is described. The voices to be played are emitted sequentially. In the invention of claim 5, the first or third detecting means detects an operation step such as lifting of the fire extinguisher body, and the control section of the sound generating device emits sound for each operation step by these detection signals. Control the storage unit. That is, the first voice is emitted by the detection signal of the first detection means, the second voice is emitted by the detection signal of the second detection means, and the third voice is emitted by the detection signal of the third detection means.

[0007]

【Example】

 1 is a perspective view of a fire extinguisher showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a partial view of the bottom of FIG. Reference numeral 1 is a fire extinguisher body, and an operation lever 2 is provided at the upper end of the body. 3 is a rubber hose, the base end of which is opened and connected to the body 1 at a position near the operation lever 2 and the tip nozzle part is attachable to and detachable from a fixture 4 fixed to the side surface of the body of the body 1. Installed on. Reference numeral 5 denotes a voice generator provided at the lower end of the main body 1, and as shown in FIG. 4, a speaker 6 and a storage unit 7 in which a plurality of voices for explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher can be output from the speaker. The storage unit 7 is composed of a control unit 8 including a CPU and a battery 9. The voices stored in the memory unit 7 are, for example, "unplug safety plug of fire extinguisher", "remove hose and point to fire", and "squeeze operation lever firmly", and these voices are incorporated. The voice synthesis LSI is built in the ROM, and the voice is sequentially emitted from the speaker 6 at a predetermined time interval in response to a control signal from the control unit 8.

The sound generator 5 has a movable cylinder 13 which is separated from a fixed cylinder 12 at the bottom of the main body by a spring 11 when the fire extinguisher main body 1 is lifted. When the movable cylinder 13 is separated, a contact point 14 provided on the fixed cylinder 12 is provided. A contact 15 that comes into contact with the movable cylinder 13 is provided on the movable cylinder 13, and these contacts 14 and 15 constitute a switch 16 for detecting the lifting. The spring 11 is in a state of being placed before the main body 1 is lifted, and is normally compressed by the weight of the main body 1. By this compression, the movable cylinder 13 is also brought close to the fixed cylinder 12. (The solid line state in Fig. 3, the broken line state when lifted). 18 is a safety plug that is inserted into and attached to the operation lever 2 part, and 20 is provided on the operation lever 2 part. When the lever is gripped and operated, it is pressed and actuated to stop the operation of the voice generating device 5. The button switch, 21 is a reset switch that returns the sound generator 5 to the initial state when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is incorrect. In FIGS. 1 and 2, 22 is a cable for connecting the push button switch 20 and the voice generating device 5, and 23 in FIG. 3 is a terminal for connecting the switch 16 to the voice generating device 5.

In the above-described embodiment, when the fire extinguisher body 1 placed at a predetermined position is lifted, the switch 16 detects this and the sound generation device 5 is activated by this detection signal. Further, when the switch 16 detects the battery 9, the battery 9 is electrically connected to the control unit 8 of the voice generating device 5, and the voice generating device 5 starts operating. Then, a control signal is output from the control unit 8 to the storage unit 7, and a voice stored in the storage unit 7 for explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher, for example, "unplug the fire extinguisher safety plug" as described above. , "Remove the hose and turn to the fire source" and "Squeeze the operating lever strongly" sound signals are output to the speaker 6 after a certain period of time. This output signal causes the speaker 6 to emit a predetermined sound. Be released. Then, when the user operates the operation lever 2 by operating the operation lever 2 in accordance with the explanation by the voice, the push button switch 20 is pressed and the power source control signal is output to the control unit 8. The output signal causes the operation of the voice generating device 5. Stop. Also, when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is incorrect, press the reset switch 21. As a result, a reset signal is output to the control unit 8 and the voice generating device 5 is returned to the initial state.

5 to 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention. Since there are many parts in common with the first embodiment, common parts are given the same reference numerals to simplify the description, and different parts will be mainly described below. In FIGS. 5 and 7, reference numeral 26 is a conductive plate which is provided in the operation lever 2 part and has a hole 28 into which the conductive pin 27 of the safety plug 18 is inserted. It is possible to detect that the 18 has been pulled out, and the sensor 30 is constituted by both of these members. Reference numeral 31 is a cable that connects the sensor 30 and the voice generating device 5. In FIGS. 5 and 8, 33 is a conductive plate provided on the outer peripheral surface of the hose 3 near the tip nozzle portion, 34 is a conductive plate provided on the inner surface of the fitting 4, and when the hose 3 is removed from the fitting 4, a signal is output. It is possible to detect that the nozzle portion of the hose 3 has come off due to disconnection, and the sensor 35 is composed of these both members. Reference numeral 36 is a cable connecting the sensor 35 and the voice generating device 5. The control unit 8'of this embodiment is configured so that the sensors 30 and 35 and the switch 16 control the storage unit 7 so as to output necessary voices. Is basically different from.

That is, in this embodiment, the sound generation device 5 is activated by the detection of the switch 16, and the control unit 8 ′ first asks the storage unit 7 to make a first sound, for example, the “fire extinguisher Control is made so that a voice saying "unplug safety plug" is emitted. Next, when the safety plug 18 is pulled out, the sensor 30 detects this and controls so as to emit a second voice, for example, the voice "remove hose and point to fire". Further, when the tip nozzle portion of the hose comes off, the sensor 35 detects this and controls so as to emit a third voice, for example, the above-mentioned "squeeze the operating lever strongly" voice. When the user grips and operates the operating lever 2 in accordance with the above-mentioned voice description, the push button switch 20 is pressed and a power supply control signal is output to the control unit 8, and this output signal causes the voice generating device 5 to operate. The operation is stopped in the same manner as in the above embodiment. As described above, in the case of this embodiment, necessary voices are uttered at each operation stage, and there is no restriction on the operation time, which makes it easy for beginners and other first-time users to handle.

The control unit 8'determines the states of the sensors 30 and 35 and controls the storage unit 7 so as to emit a sound of an appropriate instruction. That is, if the user makes a mistake in the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher while the sound generator 5 is in operation and does not operate the fire extinguisher in the order instructed by the sound generator 5, for example, remove the safety plug 18 first. When the hose 3 is removed first, the controller 8'provides an appropriate instruction from the state of the sensors 30 and 35, for example, a voice saying "unplug the fire extinguisher safety plug" in the above example. The storage unit 7 is controlled so that

It should be noted that the specific configurations of the voice generating device 5 and the like in each of the above-described embodiments are not similar to the examples, and the design thereof can be arbitrarily changed upon implementation. In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, only the type in which the fire extinguisher body 1 is lifted from the mounted state has been described, but other types such as a wall hanging type may be used, and in this case, the extinguisher body 1 was removed from the state of being hung on the wall. It is only necessary to detect this and generate a voice as described above.

[0014]

[Effect of device]

 Since the device of claim 1 is configured as described above, the user can definitely operate the fire extinguisher by uttering the operating procedure of the fire extinguisher during actual use, which is extremely convenient and practical. high. According to the invention of claim 2, a lifting type fire extinguisher can be easily put into practical use. According to the invention of claim 3, when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is erroneous, it can be initialized at any time. According to the invention of claim 4, the voice can be automatically stopped at the final stage of the operation of the operation lever. According to the invention of claim 5, it is possible to emit a necessary voice for each operation stage, and the operability is good even for a beginner or other first-time user. The invention of claim 6 has the excellent effect that the operation of the invention of claim 5 can be redone and automatically stopped.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fire extinguisher showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partial view of a bottom portion of the main body of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the same.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fire extinguisher showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a partial view of the upper portion of the fire extinguisher body with a safety plug.

FIG. 8 is a partial view of a mounting portion of a hose.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control system of the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Fire extinguisher main body 2 Operation lever 3 Hose 4 Fixture 5 Sound generator 6 Speaker 7 Storage unit 8, 8'Control unit 9 Battery 16 Switch (detection means) 18 Safety plug 20 Push button switch 21 Reset switch 30 Sensor (detection means) ) 35 sensor (detection means)

Claims (6)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A fire extinguisher in which a hose, an operating lever and a safety plug are provided in a fire extinguisher body, a detection means for detecting movement of the fire extinguisher body from a predetermined position, and a detection signal of the detection means. A fire extinguisher with a sound generator, characterized in that the main body of the fire extinguisher is equipped with a sound generator that sequentially emits sound for explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher. 2. The fire extinguisher with a sound generating device according to claim 1, wherein the detecting means is provided at the bottom of the fire extinguisher body and is an operation switch that detects when the fire extinguisher body is lifted. 3. The fire extinguisher with a sound generating device according to claim 1, wherein the fire extinguisher main body is provided with a reset switch for returning the sound generating device to an initial state when an operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is incorrect. 4. The fire extinguisher with a sound generating device according to claim 1, wherein the operation lever has a switch which is activated when the operation lever is gripped and operated to stop the operation of the sound generating device. 5. A fire extinguisher in which a hose, an operating lever and a safety plug are provided in the fire extinguisher body, a first detecting means for detecting that the fire extinguisher body is lifted from a predetermined position, and a safety plug being unplugged. A second detecting means for detecting, a third detecting means for detecting that the nozzle part of the hose is detached from the fire extinguisher body, and a storage section having a plurality of built-in storage units capable of outputting voices for explaining the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher from the speaker. In the storage unit, the first sound is detected by the detection signal of the first detection unit, the second sound is detected by the detection signal of the second detection unit, and the third sound is detected by the detection signal of the third detection unit. A fire extinguisher with a sound generating device, comprising: a sound generating device having a control unit for controlling each to emit the sound. 6. The fire extinguisher body is equipped with a reset switch for returning the sound generating device to the initial state when the operation procedure of the fire extinguisher is erroneous, and the operation of the sound generating device is activated when the operation lever is grasped and operated. The fire extinguisher with a sound generating device according to claim 5, wherein a switch for stopping is provided on the operation lever.