JPH09182811A - Installation monitoring device for extinguisher - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To recognize the take-out of an extinguisher in a monitoring place in an early stage by arranging installation parts for installing a portable extinguisher at the respective parts of a building and inputting the output signals of detection parts for detecting the presence of the respective extinguishers provided in the respective installation parts to a monitoring part. SOLUTION: The installation part 2 for installing the extinguisher 1 is provided with a mounting base 3 and a tightening band 4 and they are fixed to the wall part 5 of the building by a fixing member 6. The mounting base 3 is provided with a bottom part 3a provided with a diameter slightly larger than the extinguisher 1 and a peripheral wall part 3b provided with a notched part 3c for taking the extinguisher 1 in and out and the detection part 7 is provided on the center part of the bottom part 3a. The tightening band 4 is provided with a spring band 4a whose one part is opened for the take-in and take-out of the extinguisher 1 and a tightening detection part 9 is provided on the center part. Then, the output signals of the detection part 7 and the tightening detection part 9 are inputted to the monitoring part of the monitoring place and the take-out of the extinguisher 1 and the inspection state of the extinguisher 1 at the time of a maintenance inspection are monitored there.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a monitoring device for monitoring the installation state of portable fire extinguishers arranged in various places of a building.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a building such as a condominium, a complex building, or a public building such as a school, small portable fire extinguishers are arranged at necessary places in accordance with the standards stipulated by the Fire Service Law. . These fire extinguishers are generally installed in an installation part attached to the wall surface of a building, etc. As a conventionally used installation part, for example, a mounting table on which the fire extinguisher is mounted and the periphery of the fire extinguisher are detachably fastened. There are those provided with a fastening band, those provided with a housing portion for housing a fire extinguisher and an opening / closing lid provided on the front surface thereof, and the like. When a fire occurs, the fire extinguisher is taken out by releasing the fastening band or opening the opening / closing lid, and carried to the place where the fire should be extinguished for fire extinguishing work.

[0003]

The fire extinguisher is regularly taken out or installed from the installation section for inspection or replacement, but recently there has been a problem that such taking out or putting in outside the normal purpose increases. It is said that. Furthermore, accidents such as dumping of the digestive system from higher floors due to child mischief have occurred. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable fire extinguisher installation / monitoring device capable of centrally monitoring a plurality of fire extinguishers, which are taken out or taken in out of the normal purpose, at a monitoring station.

[0004]

In a fire extinguisher installation monitoring device of the present invention which solves the above problems, an installation section for installing a portable fire extinguisher is arranged in various places of a building, and each installation section extinguishes a fire. It is characterized in that detection units for detecting the presence of vessels are provided, and the output signals of the detection units are input to the monitoring unit provided at the monitoring station.
According to this installation monitoring device, when the fire extinguisher installed in the installation unit is taken out, the detection unit detects it, and the detection unit detects that the monitoring unit of the monitoring place is in an abnormal state by, for example, an alarm lamp or a buzzer. Let it know. Further, according to this installation monitoring device, although taking out of the fire extinguisher other than the normal purpose can be monitored as described above, the inspection state of the fire extinguisher at the time of maintenance and inspection which is the normal purpose can also be monitored at the monitoring station.

[0005]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the fire extinguisher installation monitoring apparatus of the present invention, an installation unit having a mounting table for mounting the fire extinguisher and a fastening band for fastening the periphery of the fire extinguisher can be used.
In that case, it is preferable to provide a detection unit on the mounting table so that the detection unit operates when the fire extinguisher is lifted from the mounting table. By further providing a fastening detection unit that detects the presence or absence of fastening of the fire extinguisher by the fastening band, it is possible to detect the removal of the fire extinguisher at the monitoring station earlier.
In addition, even if one of the detection unit and the fastening detection unit provided on the mounting table fails, it is possible to detect when the fire extinguisher is taken out with the normal detection unit, and with higher reliability. It is possible to monitor the status of fire extinguisher installation.

In the fire extinguisher installation monitoring apparatus of the present invention, it is also possible to use an installation section having an accommodation section for accommodating the fire extinguisher and an opening / closing lid provided on the front surface thereof. Also in this case, it is preferable that the detection section is provided at the bottom of the housing section and the detection section is activated when the fire extinguisher is lifted from the detection section. Further, by further providing an open / close detection unit for detecting the open / closed state of the open / close lid, it is possible to detect the removal of the fire extinguisher at the monitoring station earlier. In addition, even if one of the detection unit and the open / closed detection unit provided at the bottom of the storage unit fails, the normal detection unit can detect the removal of the fire extinguisher or the preparation stage thereof, which provides higher reliability. The fire extinguisher installation status can be monitored by sex.

[0007]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
1 and 2 show an example of using the installation monitoring device for a fire extinguisher according to the present invention, in which an installation unit having a mounting table for mounting the fire extinguisher and a fastening band for detachably fastening the periphery of the fire extinguisher is used. In these figures, an installation section 2 for installing a fire extinguisher 1 that is easy to carry has a mounting table 3 and a fastening band 4 made of metal or hard plastic, which are close to the floor surface of a building. It is fixed to the wall portion 5 by fixing members 6 such as nails and bolts. The installation base 3 has a bottom 3a having a diameter slightly larger than that of the fire extinguisher 1, a peripheral wall 3b provided with a cutout 3c for inserting and removing the fire extinguisher 1, and a pair of laterally extending from the peripheral wall 3b. Has a mounting portion 3d and a bottom portion 3
The detection unit 7 is provided at the center of a. As shown in FIG. 2, the detection unit 7 includes a micro switch 7a and a bottom switch 3a.
It is composed of a spring 7b that is supported and fixed to a, and the contact point of the microswitch 7a is opened when the fire extinguisher 1 is placed. In addition to the above, a load sensor using a semiconductor or a strain gauge, or a proximity sensor such as a magnetic sensor may be used as the detection unit 7.

The fastening band 4 has substantially the same diameter as that of the fire extinguisher 1, and a part of the spring band 4a is opened for putting in and taking out the fire extinguisher 1, and a pair of attachments connected to the central portion of the spring band 4a. And a portion 4b. The fastening band 9 is provided with a fastening detection unit 9 at the center of the fastening band 4a.
Whether or not the fire extinguisher is fastened is detected. As the fastening band 4, for example, a flexible band-shaped material or a string-shaped material made of fiber or the like can be used. To install the fire extinguisher 1 on the installation portion 2, while pushing the spring band 4a, insert the fire extinguisher 1 from its open part to fasten the periphery of the fastening band 4 and then lower it to place it on the mounting table 3. Just place it. The output signals of the detection unit 7 and the fastening detection unit 9 are input to the monitoring unit 8 of the monitoring station described later.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a fire extinguisher installation / monitoring apparatus according to the present invention, in which an installation portion having an opening / closing lid and an accommodation portion for accommodating a fire extinguisher that is easy to carry are used. The installation part 2 for installing the fire extinguisher 1 has a housing part 10 and an opening / closing lid 11 for the fire extinguisher 1, and the housing part 10 has a fixing member 6 such as a nail or bolt on the wall part 5 near the floor surface of the building (see FIG. Fixed (not shown). The accommodating portion 10 has a side portion 10a having an open front surface, and a top portion 10b and a bottom portion 10c provided above and below the side portion 10a, and the front surfaces of the bottom portion 10c and the top portion 10b are formed in an arc shape. Then, the opening / closing lid 11 is attached to one end of the side portion 10a by the hinge mechanism 12, and the lever 14 of the opening / closing lid 11 is hooked to the latching portion 13 provided at the other end. A detection unit 7 that detects the installation of the fire extinguisher 1 is provided on the bottom portion 10c of the housing unit 10, and an opening / closing detection unit 15 that detects the open / closed state of the opening / closing lid 11 is provided on the hooking unit 13 on the side portion 10a. There is. In addition, these detection units 7,
The open / close detection unit 15 may be the same as that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the output signals thereof are input to the monitoring unit 8 of the monitoring place described later.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the monitoring unit 8 according to the present invention. 20 is an OR circuit, 21 is an AND circuit, 22 and 23 are auxiliary relays, 24 is an indicator light, 25 is a buzzer or a bell, etc. Is an alarm device, 26 is a management device, 27 is a broadcasting device, 28 is a display device, and 29 is a printer. As the management device 26, for example, a programmable sequencer, a computer, a personal computer, or the like can be used, and instructions and treatments according to the installation state of the fire extinguisher 1 are preprogrammed in its memory unit. FIG.
Is shown to monitor only one fire extinguisher for simplicity of explanation, but in reality, a large number of fire extinguishers are installed in dispersed installations, and the detection signals from these detections are For example, the input is concentrated on the monitoring section of a monitoring station such as a disaster prevention center.

Next, the operation of the above device will be described with reference to FIG. First, in FIG. 1 or FIG.
Is normally installed, all the contacts of the detection unit 7, the fastening detection unit 9, and the opening / closing detection unit 15 are turned off, and the outputs of both the AND circuit 20 and the OR circuit 21 become low level. Therefore, the auxiliary relays 22 and 23 are in the non-excited state, and their contacts are both off.
Next, when the fire extinguisher 1 is tilted to remove it from the fastening band 4 in the case of FIG. 1 or the opening / closing lid 11 is opened in the case of FIG. 2, the contact of the fastening detection unit 9 or the opening / closing detection unit 15 is turned on. As a result, the output of the OR circuit 20 becomes high level, the auxiliary relay 22 is excited, and its contact is turned on. This state is notified by the indicator light 24 as a preliminary step of taking out the fire extinguisher 1, and the management device 2
6 displays the fact on the display device 28 or the printer 2
The program recorded in 9 is executed. Further, if necessary, the management device 26 can operate the broadcasting device 27 to warn the site concerned and instruct the manager of necessary work.

Next, when the fire extinguisher 1 is removed from the installation portion 2 in the case of FIG. 1 or 3, the contact of the detection portion 7 provided on the bottom portion 3c or the bottom portion 10c is turned on, whereby the OR circuit 21 is connected. In addition, the output of the AND circuit 20 also becomes high level, the auxiliary relay 23 is excited, and its contact is turned on. Then, the alarm device 25 is activated to call attention by an abnormal condition such as a sound. Furthermore, the management device 26
Executes the program corresponding to the state and takes necessary measures such as displaying, recording and broadcasting. The management device 2
A program that distinguishes between the normal monitoring state and the maintenance inspection state is installed in 6 and the alarm device 25 and the broadcasting device 2 are used during the maintenance inspection.
It is possible to deactivate 7 as well. In that case, the place and state of maintenance and inspection can be monitored at the monitoring station to give a work instruction. Further, it is possible to preset the maintenance / inspection area and switch only the necessary area from the normal monitoring state to the maintenance / inspection state.

As described above, when the OR circuit 20 is at a low level, the fastening detection section 9 or the open / close detection section 1 is installed at the monitoring station.
It can be recognized that all the contacts of 5 are off, but in some cases, the same state occurs when the detection unit 7 is out of order. Therefore, in order to deal with such a case, the management device 26 should be equipped with a program necessary for instructing the necessary measures when only the AND circuit 20 becomes high level, for example, the inspection of the fire extinguisher installation condition at the relevant location. You can also In the above example, the fastening detection unit 9 or the open / closed detection unit 15 is provided in addition to the detection unit 7, but the fastening detection unit 9 or the open / closed detection unit 15 is omitted, and the OR circuit 20, The AND circuit 21 and the auxiliary relay 22 can also be omitted. In that case, the auxiliary relay 23 is directly excited by the contact of the detection unit 7, whereby the alarm lamp 24 and the alarm device 25 are activated, and the detection state is input to the management device 26. Further, if desired, the monitoring unit 8 may be configured to have only the alarm device 25 or the alarm lamp 24 or the management device 26. When the management device 26 is provided, at least one of the broadcasting device 27, the display device 28, and the printer 29 may be provided.

[0014]

According to the fire extinguisher installation monitoring apparatus of the present invention configured as described above, when the fire extinguisher installed in the installation unit is taken out, the detection unit detects it and the monitoring unit of the monitoring station determines that the fire extinguisher is in an abnormal state. Notify the watchers. Therefore, when the fire extinguisher is taken out of the installation part for any purpose other than the purpose, it is possible to immediately take necessary measures depending on the situation at the monitoring station. According to the monitoring device of the present invention, in addition to monitoring the removal of the fire extinguisher, it is also possible to monitor the inspection status of the fire extinguisher at various places during maintenance and inspection. Further, in the fire extinguisher installation monitoring device of the present invention, when using an installation part having a fastening band for detachably fastening the mounting table on which the fire extinguisher is mounted and the periphery of the fire extinguisher, a detection unit is mounted on the mounting table. In addition to the provision of the fire extinguisher, it is possible to provide a fastening detection unit that detects whether or not the fire extinguisher is fastened by the fastening band so that the removal of the fire extinguisher can be known at the monitoring station earlier. When one of the detection unit and fastening detection unit provided on the mounting table fails, the normal detection unit can detect when the fire extinguisher is taken out, and the fire extinguishing can be performed with higher reliability. It is possible to monitor the equipment installation status.

Further, in the fire extinguisher installation monitoring apparatus of the present invention, when the accommodation unit for accommodating the fire extinguisher and the installation unit having the opening / closing lid provided on the front surface thereof are used, the detection unit is provided at the bottom of the accommodation unit. At the same time, an open / close detection unit for detecting the open / closed state of the open / close lid may be provided so that removal of the fire extinguisher can be detected at the monitoring station earlier. When one of the detection unit and the open / closed detection unit provided at the bottom of the storage unit fails, the normal detection unit can detect the removal of the fire extinguisher or its preparation state, and higher reliability. The fire extinguisher installation status can be monitored by sex.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example in which a fire extinguisher installation monitoring device according to the present invention uses an installation unit having a mounting table on which a fire extinguisher is mounted and a fastening band for detachably fastening the periphery of the fire extinguisher.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a II-II portion in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the installation monitoring device for a fire extinguisher according to the present invention, which uses a housing part for housing the fire extinguisher and an installation part having an opening / closing lid provided on the front surface thereof.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a monitoring unit in the fire extinguisher installation monitoring device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Fire Extinguisher 2 Installation Part 3 Placement Table 3a Bottom Part 3b Peripheral Wall Part 3c Cutout Part 3d Mounting Part 4 Fastening Band 4a Spring Band 4b Mounting Part 5 Wall Part 6 Fixing Part 7 Detecting Part 7a Micro Switch 7b Spring 8 Monitoring Part 9 Fastening Part 10 Housing part 10a Side part 10b Top part 10c Bottom part 11 Opening / closing lid 12 Hinge mechanism 13 Latching part 14 Lever 15 Open / close detecting part 20 OR circuit 21 AND circuit 22 Auxiliary relay 23 Auxiliary relay 24 Indicator light 25 Alarm device 26 Management device 27 Broadcasting device 28 display device 29 printer

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An installation section 2 for installing a portable fire extinguisher 1 is arranged at various locations in a building, and each installation section 2 is provided with a detection section 7 for detecting the presence of the fire extinguisher 1. A fire extinguisher installation monitoring device, characterized in that the output signal of 7 is input to a monitoring unit 8 provided at a monitoring station. 2. A mounting table 3 on which the installation section 2 mounts the fire extinguisher 1.
2. The fire extinguisher installation monitoring device according to claim 1, further comprising a fastening band 4 that removably fastens the periphery of the fire extinguisher 1, and the mounting table 3 is provided with a detection unit 7. 3. The fire extinguisher according to claim 2, further comprising a fastening detection unit 9 for detecting whether or not the fire extinguisher 1 is fastened by the fastening band 4, and an output signal of the fastening detection unit 9 is input to the monitoring unit 8. Installation monitoring equipment. 4. A housing portion 1 in which the installation portion 2 houses the fire extinguisher 1.
0 and an opening / closing lid 11 provided on the front surface thereof,
The fire extinguisher installation monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein a detection unit 7 is provided on the bottom 10c of the fire extinguisher. 5. The fire extinguisher installation monitoring device according to claim 4, further comprising an opening / closing detection unit 15 for detecting an open / closed state of the opening / closing lid 11, and an output signal of the opening / closing detection unit 15 is input to the monitoring unit 8.