KR100660155B1 - Fire-alarm system having self-test function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fire alarm system having a self-diagnostic function to quickly notify the fact that a fire occurs in a number of fires in the event of a fire, and to easily identify the fire extinguisher at the fire site to extinguish the fire early.

A fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function of the present invention includes: a fire detector for detecting a fire and transmitting a fire signal and transmitting and receiving wireless signals to and from peripheral devices; A fire extinguisher support for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and a wireless signal to each other, and an alarm sound device and a fog-permeable lantern device for emitting light to indicate a location of the fire extinguisher; A self-diagnosis remote controller for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other and transmitting a self-diagnosis signal to check whether the fire detector, the fire extinguisher support, and the controller are normally operated; Setting means for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other, using a home electronic telephone connected with a telephone cable, and inputting the telephone number of the designated telephone and recording a fire occurrence message, and confirming the voice recorded by the setting means. And a light emitting device for notifying a fire occurrence. When a fire signal is received from the fire detector, a fire occurrence message recorded by calling a designated telephone input by the setting means is exchanged through a switch connected to a telephone wire line. Informing is made; including the controller.

The present invention prevents the fire alarm system from being deactivated by allowing the components of the system to transmit and receive radio signals to each other, and includes a self-diagnostic remote control to check whether the system is in normal operation. It prevents the damage caused by fire and makes it easy to find the location of the fire extinguisher by the operation of the sound device and the light emitting device in the event of a fire. It is a fire alarm system with self-diagnostic function that can be taken.

Fire, Alarm, Self Diagnosis, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Controller, Voice Recording, Setting

Description

Fire alarm system with self-diagnosis function {FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM HAVING SELF-TEST FUNCTION}

1 is a block diagram of a fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a fire detector.

3 is a block diagram of a fire extinguisher support.

4 is an internal sectional view of the fire extinguisher support.

5 is a block diagram of a self-diagnostic remote control;

6 is a block diagram of a controller.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: fire detector 130: detection unit

200: fire extinguisher support 250: gas mask storage

260: elastic member 300: self-diagnostic remote control

400: controller 423: voice storage

424: dial 425: timer

450: line switch unit 451: telephone wired line

452: Telephone cable 110,210,310,410: RF transceiver

120, 220, 320, 420: microcomputer 230, 430: light emitting device

240, 440: Sound device 321, 421: Various buttons

322, 422: LED corresponding to the button

The present invention relates to a fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function that can quickly and automatically notify the facts of a fire occurrence in the event of a fire, and to extinguish the fire early by making it easy to identify the fire extinguisher at the fire site. .

More specifically, when a fire breaks out, it automatically dials a predetermined phone and delivers a pre-recorded fire outbreak message to accurately notify the location of the fire outbreak area directly through the voice of a person. In the fire site, the location of the fire extinguisher can be quickly and accurately identified by the sound device and the lantern device installed on the fire extinguisher support, enabling the early extinguishing work, and the self-diagnosis remote control is provided for regular or irregular The present invention relates to a fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function that checks the normal operation of the system to prepare for a fire in advance.

In modern society, as the population is concentrated in cities, the number of buildings increases and the size of disasters increases, resulting in more disasters and damages to property and lives. Therefore, the need to extinguish early in the fire is increasing.

Fire alarm system is a device to detect fires in a building and to be able to extinguish the fire early by notifying the inside and outside of the building by using sound devices, etc., and various fire alarm systems have been developed. It is used.

Conventional technologies related to fire alarm systems include Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 14-245566 (hereinafter referred to as "Prior Art 1") and Korean Patent Application No. 1998-0004849 (hereinafter referred to as "Prior Art 2").

The prior art 1 is to attach the alarm light emitting diode and the alarm device to the fire extinguisher support to facilitate the location of the fire extinguisher in the event of a fire.

Prior art 2 relates to an unmanned alarm system that transmits a pre-recorded corresponding voice message by calling a predetermined telephone number using a general telephone line when a fire occurs.

As a prior art, the problem of the fire alarm system is,

First of all, when a fire occurs, smoke and toxic gas are generated, and the time to stay at the fire site is extremely short, so there is a limit to extinguishing the fire early with a fire extinguisher. In this regard, the prior art 1 makes it easy to find the location of the fire extinguisher, but lacks a means for actively utilizing the fire extinguisher by protecting the user from smoke or toxic gases.

In the conventional fire alarm system, the fire detector and the peripheral devices unilaterally transmit radio signals and only receive the transmission signals. That is, since there is no reception completion signal, it is impossible to determine whether the transmission and reception of the radio signal are normally performed, and there is a danger that the fire alarm system does not operate because only transmission is performed.

In addition, there was no means to know whether the fire alarm system is operating normally. In other words, there was no way to check whether the components of the fire alarm system were functioning before the fire occurred.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to eliminate the risk that the fire alarm system is inoperative or malfunction by transmitting and receiving a radio signal and the fire detector and the peripheral devices.

In addition, the self-diagnosis remote control, including the regular operation of the fire alarm system can be checked regularly or irregularly to prepare for a fire in advance.

In addition, by installing a sound device and a fog lantern device to the fire extinguisher support to easily find a fire extinguisher, by installing a gas mask storage box inside the fire extinguisher support 200 to enable the fire extinguisher users to wear a gas mask and use a fire extinguisher. Another purpose is to enable active fire suppression at the early stage of a fire by protecting users from smoke and toxic gases generated during a fire.

And in case of fire, it automatically calls the designated phone input in advance and delivers the pre-entered voice message so that it can be quickly and proactively responded to the fire. Another purpose is to allow input using a general household electronic telephone.

In order to achieve the above object, a fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function of the present invention includes: a fire detector for detecting a fire occurrence, transmitting a fire signal, and transmitting and receiving wireless signals with peripheral devices;

A fire extinguisher support for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and a wireless signal to each other, and an alarm sound device and a fog-permeable lantern device for emitting light to indicate a location of the fire extinguisher;

A self-diagnosis remote controller for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other and transmitting a self-diagnosis signal to check whether the fire detector, the fire extinguisher support, and the controller are normally operated;

Setting means for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other, using a home electronic telephone connected with a telephone cable, and inputting the telephone number of the designated telephone and recording a fire occurrence message, and confirming the voice recorded by the setting means. And a light emitting device for notifying a fire occurrence. When a fire signal is received from the fire detector, a fire occurrence message recorded by calling a designated telephone input by the setting means is exchanged through a switch connected to a telephone wire line. Informing is made; including the controller.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a block diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention fire alarm system. As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention includes a fire detector (100) connected to a fire management office and a wired line, and a fire extinguisher support (200) disposed at various places in a building that transmits and receives a radio signal with the fire detector (100). And a self-diagnosis remote control 300 for checking the normal operation of the fire alarm system and a controller 400 connected to an exchanger and a wired telephone line 451 and a telephone cable 452 connected to a home electronic telephone. It is done by

2 is a block diagram of the fire detector 100.

As shown in FIG. 2, the fire detector 100 is connected to a fire management office in a wired manner, and detects a fire 130 and detects a fire and an RF transmitter and receiver 110 that transmits and receives radio signals to and from peripheral devices. 130) and the microcomputer 120 connected to the RF transceiver 10 and performing all functions.

3 shows a block diagram of a fire extinguisher support 200.

As shown in Figure 3, the fire extinguisher support 200 is an alarm sound device 240 and light to inform the surrounding people of the location of the RF transmitter and receiver 210 and the fire extinguisher to transmit and receive the radio signal and the radio signal 100 and mutually It is composed of a mime 220 to emit the fog through the lantern device 230 and the sound device 240, the lantern device 230 and the RF transmitter and receiver 210 performs all the functions. The sound device 240 is generally a warning sound such as a siren, but it is also possible for the user to directly record a voice indicating the exact location of the fire extinguisher. The lantern device has the ability to see through the fog and is less susceptible to smoke caused by fire. Although not shown in the drawing, it is preferable that a control switch can be freely adjusted to the microcomputer 220 according to the situation.

4 is an internal cross-sectional view of the fire extinguisher support 200.

A gas mask holder 250 is installed in the fire extinguisher support 200 to store a gas mask. It is common to provide a gas mask in a building to protect a fire extinguisher user from smoke or toxic gas caused by a fire, but when a fire occurs, it is often difficult to find the storage position of the gas mask due to embarrassment, so the fire extinguisher zone 200 By installing a gas mask storage box (250) in the fire extinguisher can be found at the same time with the detection of the gas mask is effective to prevent the fire by preventing the interference by smoke or toxic gases, etc. is effective. And the lower part of the gas mask storage box is equipped with an elastic member such as spring, rubber, sponge 260 is placed by the weight of the fire extinguisher when the gas mask is placed inside the fire extinguisher support 200, the elastic member when taken out to use the gas mask The pushing force of 260 is desirable to allow the user to simply and quickly remove it.

5 is a block diagram of the self-diagnostic remote controller 300.

As shown in FIG. 5, the self-diagnosis remote control 300 stops the test button 321a and the self-diagnosis test for transmitting a self-diagnosis signal with the RF transmitter 310 which transmits and receives a radio signal to and from the fire detector 100. It is composed of a microcomputer 320 that is connected to the standby button 321b and the RF transmitter and receiver 10 and the test and standby button 321 to perform various functions. Reference numerals 322a and 322b indicate LEDs indicating operation of each button.

6 is a block diagram of the controller 400.

As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 400, which is connected to a home electronic telephone and a telephone cable 452 and is connected to a switchboard by a wired telephone line 451, is an RF that transmits and receives radio signals to and from the fire detector 100. An RF data analysis unit 411 which is connected to the transceiver 410 and the RF transmitter and receiver 410 to distinguish whether a received signal is a fire signal or a self-diagnosis signal, and a light emitting device 430 and a speaker 440 indicating a fire occurrence; Line switch unit 450 for connecting the telephone cable 452 and the telephone wired line 451 and setting means for inputting the telephone number of the designated telephone and recording a voice message. In particular, the setting means may include a setting 421a, a recording 421b, a recording confirmation 421c, a standby button 421d, a corresponding LED 422a, b, c, d, and a voice for storing the voice message. A storage unit 423, a dial unit 424 for storing the telephone number of the designated phone, a timer 425 connected to the dial unit, and the button 421, LED 422, voice storage unit 423, dial The microcomputer 420 is connected to the unit 424, the light emitting device 430, the RF data analyzer 411, and the line switch unit 450 to perform various functions.

In addition, although not shown in the diagram of the block diagram, the fire detector 100, the self-diagnostic remote controller 300, the fire extinguisher support 200, and the controller 400, respectively, LEDs for checking whether or not the radio signal is normally transmitted and received It is preferred to be included. In addition, the fire detector 100, the fire extinguisher support 200, and the controller 400 include an LED for checking whether power is turned on, and a 12 to 15 volt auxiliary power is included to prepare for an emergency such as a power failure. .

The following describes the operation of the self-diagnostic fire alarm system consisting of the above components.

In case of fire,

1) When a fire occurs, the detection unit 130 of the fire detector 100 detects this and sends a signal to the microcomputer 120, and informs the fire management office that is connected by a wired line. The microcomputer 120 receiving the signal transmits a fire signal to the fire extinguisher support 200 and the controller 400 through the RF transmitter and receiver 110. If the reception completion signal for the transmitted fire signal is not received within a certain time (for example, 10 seconds), the fire signal is retransmitted and the fire signal is continuously transmitted until the reception completion signal is received.

2) The RF transmitter 210 of the fire extinguisher support 200 receiving the fire signal sends a signal to the microcomputer 220, the microcomputer 220 immediately detects the completion signal received through the RF transmitter 210 fire detector (100) Send to The microcomputer 220 receiving the fire signal operates the alarm sound device 240 and the fog lantern device 230 to inform people inside and outside the building of the fire extinguisher.

3) The RF transmitter 410 of the controller 400 receiving the fire signal sends a signal to the microcomputer 420 and the microcomputer 420 immediately detects the received signal through the RF transmitter 410 in the fire detector 100. Send to Upon receiving the fire signal, the microcomputer 420 notifies the fire occurrence through the light emitting device 430 and the speaker 440, and simultaneously dials a predetermined number of predetermined phones through the dial unit 424 to prevent the fire. Inform. At this time, if the designated telephone to be dialed is not connected within a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the timer 425 blocks the dialing attempt and the microcomputer 420 dials the next designated telephone through the dial unit 424. After attempting to dial all of the designated telephones, only the designated telephones which are not answered are dialed in turn again and repeatedly until the other party of all the designated telephones answers the telephone. When the other party of the designated phone receives the call, the microcomputer 420 transmits a voice message (eg, the correct address, a fire has been detected) previously input through the voice storage unit 423. The receiver (eg, fire department, landlord, management office) who has heard the voice message takes appropriate action according to the situation.

At the time of self-diagnosis,

1) Self-Diagnosis When the test button 321a installed on the remote controller 300 is pressed, the microcomputer 3 20 transmits a self-diagnosis signal to the fire detector 100 through the RF transceiver 310.

2) The RF transmitter 110 of the fire detector 100 receiving the self-diagnosis signal sends a signal to the microcomputer 120, the microcomputer 120 immediately through the RF transmitter 110, the self-diagnostic remote control 300 Send a reception completion signal to. The microcomputer 120 receiving the self-diagnosis signal transmits a self-diagnosis signal to the fire extinguisher support 200 and the controller 400 through the RF transmitter and receiver 110. No signal is sent to the fire control office.

3) Fire extinguisher support 200 operates the same as when a fire signal is received.

4) The controller 400 performs the same operation as when a fire signal is received, but does not dial a designated telephone.

5) After the self-test is completed, press the standby button 9121b of the self-diagnosis remote controller 300 to return to the standby state.

One of the features of the present invention is that the setting is made through a general household electronic telephone. To this end, the line switch unit 450 of the controller 400 is connected to the cable 452 of the telephone, the telephone wired line 451 of the switchboard, and the microcomputer 420 and the dial unit 424 of the controller 400. It is. Usually, the cable 452 and the telephone wired line 451 are connected through a line switch unit 450 so that the telephone performs a normal function as a general telephone. However, when a fire signal is received, the telephone cable 452 is disconnected from the line switch unit 450 and the microcomputer 420 and the dial unit 424 are connected to the telephone wired line 451 to automatically dial a designated telephone to generate a fire. Pressing the setting button 421a to inform the fact and to set the telephone wire line 451 is disconnected and the telephone cable 452 and the microcomputer 420 is connected.

Next, a description will be given of a setting method of the controller 400.

1) When setting button 421a is pressed for setting, the telephone wire line 451 of the switchboard is disconnected, and the telephone cable 452 of the home electronic telephone is connected to the microcomputer 420 of the controller 400 through the line switch unit 450. ) Is connected. At this time, the setting LED 422a connected to the setting button 421a emits light to indicate this. Hereinafter, the description about the light emission of the LED 422 will be omitted.

2) Pick up the handset and press the dial button on the phone to enter the phone number of the designated phone. The number of designated phones is determined by the user. The method of inputting the telephone number of the designated phone may vary according to a program input to the microcomputer 420. One example of this is as follows. <Control button 400 of the controller (421a) + 9 + 1 ~ 8 + # + 1 Beep sound + phone number of the designated phone + # + 1 Beep sound + recording button (421b) + message of the controller 400 + * + Beep 2 times> After turning on the setting button (421a) installed in the controller 400, pick up the handset of the telephone, press the fire occurrence setting number 9, press the dial button to specify the sequence number of the designated telephone, Press the # button to indicate the start of input, if the Beep sounds once, enter the actual phone number of the designated phone, press the # button to indicate the start of the input, and if the Beep sounds once, the record button (421b) of the controller 400 ) After ON, after recording the voice message to be delivered, press * button to inform the completion of setting, Beep sounds twice and the setting is completed.

3) When the phone numbers of all the designated phones are input in the same steps as above, press the standby button 421d installed in the controller 400. When the standby button 421d is pressed, the telephone cable 452 is connected to the telephone wired line 451 through the line switch unit 450 to perform a function as a normal telephone.

To check recorded voice messages,

1) First, the recording confirmation button 421c installed in the controller 400 is pressed to connect the telephone cable 452 and the controller 400.

2) Pick up the handset of the telephone and press the dial button 9 of the telephone that is the recording check start number, press the designated number of the designated phone to be checked (for example, number 1) and press the * button to mark the end of the recording check. The first recording is output through the speaker 440 installed in the controller 400.

3) After checking in the same manner as above, press the standby button 421d to connect the telephone cable 452 and the telephone wire line 451.

As described above, the fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function of the present invention allows the fire detector to transmit and receive a radio signal with a fire extinguisher support, a controller, and a self-diagnostic remote controller, which are peripheral devices, but only a fire signal or a self-diagnosis signal is transmitted and not received. Therefore, there is an effect that the fire alarm system with self-diagnosis function is not malfunctioned or malfunctioned.

In addition, the present invention including a self-diagnostic remote control can check whether the fire alarm system is operating normally or irregularly, there is an effect that can actively cope with the occurrence of fire in advance.

In addition, the fire extinguisher support is equipped with an alarm sound device and a light emitting fog device to emit light so that people around the fire can easily find the fire extinguisher, and a gas mask storage box is installed inside the fire extinguisher support to find the fire extinguisher and the gas mask at the same time. By protecting the fire extinguisher user from the smoke and toxic gas caused by the fire, it is possible to actively extinguish the fire.

And the phone number of the designated phone is stored in the controller, and a voice message indicating the fire is recorded and stored.In the event of a fire, the phone automatically dials the designated phone and delivers the recorded message so that the listener can accurately identify the place where the fire occurred and the fire. Minimize the damage by actively responding to the situation. Especially, the phone number input and recording of messages of the designated phone use a general household electronic phone connected to the controller, so no separate equipment for phone number input and message recording is required. And it is easy to change the designated call and message.

In the above description of the present invention, a fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function having a specific shape and structure has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention can be variously modified and changed by those skilled in the art. Should be construed as falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

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A fire detector for detecting a fire and transmitting a fire signal and transmitting and receiving wireless signals to and from peripheral devices; A fire extinguisher support for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and a wireless signal to each other, and an alarm sound device and a fog-permeable lantern device for emitting light to indicate a location of the fire extinguisher; A self-diagnosis remote controller for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other and transmitting a self-diagnosis signal to check whether the fire detector, the fire extinguisher support, and the controller are normally operated; Setting means for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the wireless signal to each other, using a home electronic telephone connected with a telephone cable, and inputting the telephone number of the designated telephone and recording a fire occurrence message, and confirming the voice recorded by the setting means. And a light emitting device for notifying a fire occurrence. When a fire signal is received from the fire detector, a fire occurrence message recorded by calling a designated telephone input by the setting means is exchanged through a switch connected to a telephone wire line. Fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function comprising a controller for informing. The method of claim 1, Inside the fire detector, a detector for detecting a fire, an RF transmitter and receiver for transmitting and receiving wireless signals to and from peripheral devices, a microcomputer connected to the detector and the RF transmitter and performing a variety of functions, and a fire occurrence. Fire alarm system with a self-diagnosis function characterized in that it includes a wired line connected to the detection unit to inform the management office. The method of claim 1, The fire extinguisher support includes an RF transceiver for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and a radio signal to each other, and a microcomputer connected to the RF transmitter, an alarm sound device, and a fog-perceiving lantern device to perform various functions. Fire alarm system with diagnostics. The method of claim 1, Inside the self-diagnosis remote control, the RF detector for transmitting and receiving the fire detector and the radio signal to each other, and a microcomputer connected thereto to control all functions, and a test button for transmitting a self-diagnosis signal connected to the microcomputer to the outside and completion of the test. A fire alarm system with a self-diagnosis function comprising a standby button for returning to the standby state afterwards. The method of claim 1, The setting means of the controller may include a microcomputer for controlling various functions disposed in the controller, a dial unit for storing a phone number of the designated phone, a voice storage unit for storing a recorded message, and a microcomputer disposed outside of the controller. Fire alarm system having a self-diagnosis function characterized in that it comprises a setting, recording, recording confirmation, the standby button and the respective LED for checking the operation of the buttons connected. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The controller further comprises an RF data analyzer configured to check whether the received signal is a fire signal or a self-diagnosis signal connected to the RF transmitter and the RF transmitter and the microcomputer of the setting means. Fire alarm system with self-diagnosis. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The controller is connected to the telephone cable and the telephone wire line, and is connected to the microcomputer and the dial of the setting means. In the standby mode, the telephone cable and the telephone wire line are connected to the home electronic telephone. The telephone cable is disconnected when the fire signal is received and the microcomputer and dial portion of the setting means are automatically connected to the telephone wired line. A fire alarm system with a self-diagnosis function, characterized in that the line is further disconnected and further includes a line switch unit for automatically connecting the microcomputer and dial unit of the telephone cable and the setting means. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The fire alarm system with a self-diagnostic function, characterized in that the gas mask storage box is installed inside the fire extinguisher support.

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