KR101562200B1 - Water Cannon associated with fire detection system and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic fire extinguishing system with a large-space intelligent water cannon comprises: a fire detection system which comprises at least one from among a closed circuit camera, a thermovision camera, a flame sensor, a heat sensor, and a smoke sensor; a pump unit and a waterproof unit that works by being linked to the fire detection system; a relay unit whose one end is connected to the fire detection system and whose other end is connected to the pump unit and the waterproof unit which is linked to a fire detection signal of the fire detection system to transmit a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit; and, a remote control panel connected to the relay unit to enter a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit and to output monitoring information of the fire detection system. The waterproof unit comprises: a water cannon connected to the pump unit to sprinkle water on the fire point; a camera module placed in a position that is unobstructed by the fire extinguishing water sprinkled area of the water cannon to acquire image information on the fire site; and, a rotating and tilting unit for controlling the position to which fire extinguishing water of the water cannon is sprinkled.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an automatic fire extinguishing system and a control method thereof,

This embodiment relates to a large space intelligent waterproof automatic fire extinguishing system and a control method thereof.

Recently, as the development of intelligent fire detection system, various types of automatic fire detection systems other than conventional smoke detection and flame detection are being developed. For example, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1175202 discloses a monitoring system capable of real-time fire detection, which can manage the occurrence of a fire in a target building using a plurality of sensors and image information.

In addition, Korean Patent No. 10-01251865 discloses a technique in which a control unit can automatically detect whether or not a fire has occurred by using video equipment capable of detecting a flame and a human body using CCTV or the like.

As described above, since smoke, flame, or temperature change generated through the flame is sensed by the sensor, it is impossible to cope with a fire in the early stage of the fire when a large space or a corner space There was a problem.

Especially, in the case of industrial facilities such as factories, it is necessary to arrange the sensors so as to cover the entire wide space. If the ceiling width is high due to the characteristics of the facility and a separate fire detection sensor is not disposed close to the floor , It is difficult for a fire alarm to be issued in a timely manner. Also, it is difficult to automatically detect whether a fire occurs due to difficulty in installing a detection sensor capable of detecting temperature, smoke, and flame, in an open space such as an outdoor or a yard.

In addition, countermeasures are necessary for general fire-fighting activities in large-scale areas such as factories and outdoor yard.

This embodiment provides an automatic fire extinguishing system of a large space intelligent tarpaulins capable of effectively coping with the occurrence of fire in a relatively large space such as a factory or a yard, and capable of effectively suppressing fire through effective fire water spraying and a control method thereof .

The automatic space fire fighting system according to the present embodiment includes a fire detection system including at least one of a closed circuit camera, a thermal imaging camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, and a smoke detection sensor. A pump unit and a waterproof unit that operate in conjunction with the fire detection system; A relay connected to the fire detection system at one end and connected to the pump unit and the waterproof unit to send a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit in response to a fire detection signal of the fire detection system; And a remote control panel connected to the relay unit for inputting a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit and outputting monitoring information of the fire detection system, wherein the waterproof unit is connected to the pump unit, A tarp spraying water; A camera module disposed at a position that does not interfere with the fire water spraying area of the waterproof film and acquires image information on a fire scene; And a rotation and tilting unit for controlling the spraying position of the water spray gun in the vertical and horizontal directions.

The waterproof unit may further include a cover member for protecting the waterproof film, the camera module, and the rotary tilting unit.

The waterproof unit may be fixedly installed in an indoor space of a large-scale building such as a factory and a warehouse.

The waterproof unit may be fixedly installed in an outdoor space where a fire may occur.

At this time, the waterproof unit may be installed in the ground when the waterproof unit is not in use, and may be installed in the ground by the elevator unit so that it can protrude to the ground only when used.

Alternatively, the waterproofing unit may include a receiving chamber formed at a predetermined depth in the ground to receive the waterproof film and the rotating and tilting unit; A cover unit closing an upper opening of the accommodating chamber; And an elevating unit for projecting and unblocking the waterproof film and the rotating and tilting unit.

The waterproof unit may be installed on the fire fighting vehicle so as to be movable up and down.

The remote control panel may further include a joystick capable of manually controlling the waterproof unit.

The camera module may be arranged to capture a screen in a direction in which the waterproof film is viewed, and may be provided to capture at least one of an infrared image, a thermal image, and a visible light image.

The automatic space fire fighting system control method of the large space intelligent waterproofing sprinkler according to the present embodiment is a method of controlling fire fighting through the fire detection system including at least one of a closed circuit camera, a thermal imaging camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor and a smoke detection sensor Sensing; Controlling the rotating and tilting unit to direct the waterproofing unit toward the fire point through the relay when a fire is detected in the fire detection system; Controlling the pump unit to supply water to the waterproof unit; And outputting at least one of the monitoring information of the fire detection system and the photographing information of the camera module of the waterproof unit through the monitoring equipment installed on the remote control panel.

And controlling the lifting and lowering of the waterproof unit from the storage position to the use position.

The step of controlling the rotating and tilting unit may further include calculating tilting and rotation angles using the position information of the fire occurrence area photographed by the fire detection system and the camera module.

Wherein the step of controlling the rotating and tilting unit includes the steps of switching to a mode selected from a thermographic mode and an infrared mode when it is determined that it is difficult to grasp the position of the flame through photographing on the visualization through the camera module, As shown in FIG.

Since it is linked with fire detection system which can obtain general and thermal image information, it is possible to automatically evolve an initial fire without the control operation of a separate manager. In addition, if necessary, the administrator performing the monitoring can directly control the waterproof direction of the tarpaulin, so that even if the user does not approach the fire scene, it is possible to suppress the fire through the tarpaulin remotely.

In addition, it can be installed indoors as well as in a factory. If necessary, the tarpaulins can be stored in the ground during standby mode. If the fire detection system detects a fire, the tarpaulins can be exposed and used Therefore, it is possible to prevent the tarpaulin from being exposed to wind and rain to be corroded or damaged.

In addition, when an automobile fire extinguishing system such as a fire truck is installed in the vehicle together with the elevating device, the fire extinguishing water can be sprayed through the tarpaulin at the fire scene automatically through interlocking with the fire detection system.

1 is a view schematically showing a state in which a large space automatic waterproofing foam automatic fire extinguishing system is installed in an indoor space according to a first embodiment,
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the tarpaulin of FIG. 1,
3 is a block diagram of an automatic fire extinguishing system for large space intelligent waterproofing according to the present embodiment
4 is a view schematically showing a state in which an automatic air defense system for large-sized air defense is installed in the outdoor space according to the second embodiment,
FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing a state in which an automatic defrost system based on a large-space intelligent waterproofing foam is installed in an outdoor space according to a third embodiment,
FIGS. 7 and 8 are views schematically showing an automatic fire extinguishing system of a large space-intelligent waterproofing foam capable of being lifted and lowered in a fire fighting vehicle according to a fourth embodiment,
9 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method for controlling an automatic fire extinguishing system of a large space intelligent waterproofing sponge according to the present embodiment.

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

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The sizes and shapes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience. In addition, terms defined in consideration of the configuration and operation of the present invention may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator. The definitions of these terms should be interpreted based on the contents of the present specification and meanings and concepts in accordance with the technical idea of the present invention.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a waterproofing foam of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a waterproofing foam according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view schematically showing a state in which a large-capacity intelligent waterproof automatic fire extinguishing system is installed in an outdoor space according to a second embodiment. FIGS. 5 and 6 are views FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are views showing a state in which a large-space intelligent tarpaulin automatic fire extinguishing system is installed so as to be able to move into and out of an outdoor space according to an embodiment. FIGS. 7 and 8 are views showing an automatic fire extinguishing FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a method for controlling an automatic fire extinguishing system of a large space intelligent waterproofing foam according to the present embodiment.

1, the large space intelligent waterproofing automatic fire extinguishing system according to the present embodiment includes a fire detection system 11, a pump unit 40, a waterproofing unit 100, a relay 20, a remote control panel 50 ). 1 is a schematic view showing a first embodiment of the present invention applied to a large-space building structure 10 such as a factory or a warehouse.

The fire detection system 11 may include at least one of a closed-circuit camera, an infrared camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, and a smoke detection sensor. At this time, the fire detection system can be installed in the ceiling of the large-sized building 10, and it is possible to detect the occurrence of fire by acquiring images of smoke, flame, and flame.

An example of the fire detection system 11 is a closed circuit camera for photographing a factory interior space and the like for security and safety management as well as a thermal image camera capable of photographing a flame image even when smoke is generated, Etc. may be installed in combination.

Meanwhile, the fire detection system 11 may be connected to a network, which may be a connection through a repeater 20 or a separate wired / wireless network. For example, when a wireless communication network using Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or the like is used, it is also possible to configure a network without the need for a separate base station or communication service provider.

The fire detection system 11 is provided with a predetermined control unit, and can detect whether a fire has occurred or not through the control unit. That is, the control unit can detect the fire occurrence area and the position by integrating the photographed screen or sensor information, and can transmit information about the fire position to the remote control panel 50 side.

The repeater 20 can communicate detection information output from each fire detection system 11 to the remote control panel 50 in cooperation with at least one fire detection system 11. [ The pump unit 40 and the waterproofing unit 100 are connected to the relay 20 so that the pump unit 40 and the waterproofing unit 100 are separated from each other according to a control command of the remote control panel 50. [ Or can be operated together.

The remote control panel 50 controls the operation of the pump unit 40 and the waterproof unit 100 automatically or manually while outputting the fire related information received through the fire detection system 11 using a monitor or the like. can do.

The remote control panel 50 further includes control means such as an unillustrated joystick or the like to operate and control the waterproofing unit 100 remotely using the joystick or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to automatically calculate the direction and angle in which the waterproof unit 100 radiates water by using the fire position related information received through the fire detection system 11. Alternatively, the remote control panel 50 may be connected to a manual operation unit 30 such as a joystick which can manually control the waterproofing unit 100.

The waterproof unit 100 may include a waterproof film 110, a camera module 120, and a rotation and tilting unit 131 (132) as shown in FIG.

1 and 2, the defoamer 110 is combined with the frame 150 and the pump unit 40 to water the fire-fighting water to suppress the fire. Since the structure and shape of the waterproof film 110 are the description of a known area, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The waterproofing film 110 can control the direction in which the water for fire fighting water is injected by the control operation of the rotation and tilting units 131 and 132.

The camera module 120 may be disposed on the upper side or the rear side of the waterproof film 110 so as not to interfere with the water for fire water sprayed from the waterproof film 110, Lt; / RTI > The camera module 120 may be disposed to capture a screen in a direction in which the waterproof film 110 is viewed.

The rotation and tilting units 131 and 132 may be provided with a rotation unit 131 on a flange 130 for fastening the waterproof film 110 to the frame 150, A tilting unit 132 for controlling the tilting operation of the waterproofing film 110 in one direction may be installed. Rotation and angle change of the waterproof film 110 can be added through the rotation and tilting units 131 and 132 so that the waterproof film 110 can be controlled to face the point where the fire occurred. For example, the rotation and tilting units 131 and 132 may be electrically controlled through control operations of at least one control actuator. For example, a swivel actuator having six degrees of freedom, or may be formed as a joint structure capable of rotating and tilting.

The waterproofing unit 100 may further include a cover member 140 for protecting the waterproof film 110 and the camera module 120 and the rotary tilting units 131 and 132. The cover member 140 may protect the waterproof unit 100 from a flame or an external environmental factor such as wind and dust or the like.

On the other hand, in the case of the first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the above system can be fixedly installed in an indoor space 10 of a large-scale building such as a factory and a warehouse. In this case, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control the water-proof unit 100 immediately after a fire is detected by the fire detection system 11 without having to wait a long time until the existing sprinkler or the like operates, fire spots can be directly extinguished.

3 is a schematic control block diagram of a large space intelligent waterproofing automatic fire extinguishing system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in the figure, the fire detection system 11 may be configured through a combination of various sensing units as described above, and may be connected to the remote control panel 50 via the relay 20.

The relay unit 20 is connected to the remote control panel 50 at one end and the pump unit 40 is connected to the manual operation unit 30 and the waterproof unit 100 at the other end, The operation of the pump unit 40 and the waterproof unit 100 can be controlled through the control command of the controller 40. [

4 schematically shows a state in which the waterproof unit 100 constructed as in the first embodiment is installed outdoors as a second embodiment. When a fire occurs in an open space such as a yard, a parking lot, or a forest, it is impossible to install a fire suppression device such as a sprinkler as in the first embodiment.

However, when the waterproof film 110 is installed as in the present embodiment, the fire can be suppressed by remote operation, control, or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the waterproofing unit 100 according to the present embodiment is installed on one side of a yard C where a fire can occur, a predetermined fire detection system 11 (see FIG. 1) When the fire detection signal is received or a fire situation is detected through the camera module 120 provided with the waterproof film 110 as shown in FIG. 2, the waterproof film 110 starts to operate automatically or manually, The fire can be suppressed by spraying the fire water at the fire point (F).

5 and 6 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, when the waterproof unit 100 is installed in a state of being exposed to the outside as in the second embodiment, the waterproof unit 100 may be exposed to wind and rain and may be rusted or damaged , And is arranged so as not to be exposed to the ground when not in use, and is exposed to the ground only in use.

As shown, the water storage unit 100 may include an accommodating chamber 300, an elevating unit 310, and a cover unit 320 to allow the waterproofing unit 100 to protrude and retract.

The accommodating chamber 300 is formed in the ground and may have a predetermined width and width to accommodate the entire waterproofing unit 100. The upper surface of the accommodating chamber 300 may be provided to form an opening. Although not shown in the inside of the accommodating chamber 300, a supply unit for supplying water to the waterproof unit 100, Etc. may be buried / installed together. Meanwhile, a separate sewer pipe or the like is formed in the accommodating chamber 300 so that the embedded waterproof unit 100 can be prevented from being damaged by inundation even when the storm water flows in.

The elevating unit 310 may be installed to be elevated from the bottom surface of the accommodating chamber 300 to a predetermined height. 5 and 6, a lifting plate 312 for supporting a bottom surface of the waterproofing unit 100 is provided, and a telescopic pipe or the like for raising and lowering the lifting plate 312 It is possible to extend and contract the elevating pipe 311, which is formed by a hydraulic or electric system.

The cover unit 320 selectively opens and closes the opening. When the waterproof unit 100 is in an unused state, the cover unit 320 closes the accommodating chamber 300 to block external dust and rain, etc. .

7 and 8, the waterproofing unit 100 may be installed on the fire fighting vehicle 200 by using a device capable of being raised and lowered. In this case, the operation of the waterproofing unit 100 is the same as described above, but it is possible to install the fire-fighting vehicle 200 in a movable fire-fighting vehicle 200 and perform a fire fighting operation as close as possible to a place where a fire-

In this case, the user can carry out the fire-fighting operation while looking at the image photographed through the screen of the fire-fighting vehicle or the remote control panel 50 without having to carry the waterproofing work directly, Therefore, safe fire suppression is possible.

That is, the waterproofing unit 100 mounted on the fire fighting vehicle can be attached to the upper portion of the vehicle as low as possible due to the height of the vehicle. When installed in the fire fighting vehicle 200 as described above, it can be easily used in the case where it is impossible to waterproof just like a vehicle or a basement. In addition, when the vehicle and the building are close to each other in a narrow alleyway, since the height of the tarpaulin (not shown) can not be adjusted in the past, effective waterproofing and suppression were difficult.

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a telescopic supporting frame 160 vertically adjustable in height can be installed on the fire fighting vehicle 200, and a height adjustment of about one to four stages It is possible to water downward from a high place when a remote waterproofing such as a factory fire or the like is performed, so that a rapid and accurate fire suppression is possible.

Hereinafter, the control method according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The method for controlling an automatic fire extinguishing system of a large space intelligent tarpaulin according to the present embodiment configured as described above includes a fire detection system including at least one of a closed circuit camera, a thermal imaging camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, and a smoke detection sensor 11), it is possible to preferentially detect whether a fire is detected (S10).

In step S10, the fire detection system 11 can determine whether a fire has occurred (S20). If it is determined in step S20 that a fire has occurred, the predetermined control unit controls the waterproof unit 100 to fire The rotating and tilting units 131 and 132 can be controlled. That is, when a fire is detected in the fire detection system 11, a predetermined control unit calculates the coordinates and the angle of the fire occurrence point, and performs a sighting operation of the waterproof film 110 of the waterproof unit 100 have. At this time, information such as distance, wind speed, angle, and the like between the defoamer 110 and the point of occurrence of the fire is adjusted by optimizing the angle of the defoamer 110 considering the pressure and the straightness of the water for fire- So that the water for fire fighting can be accurately reached to the ignition point. If it is determined that it is difficult to grasp the position of the flame through the photographing on the visualized image, the method may further include a step of switching to one of the thermal image mode and the infrared light mode (S30).

When the aiming is completed in step S30, a predetermined control unit controls the pump unit 40 to supply water to the waterproof unit 100 (S40). Then, water for fire fighting water is supplied to the waterproofing unit 100, and the water for fire fighting can be sprayed to the fire point (S50).

Meanwhile, the user can output at least one of the monitoring information of the fire detection system 11 and the photographing information of the camera module 120 of the waterproof unit 100 through the monitoring equipment installed on the remote control panel (S60 ).

When the waterproofing unit 100 is installed in a manner such that the waterproofing unit 100 can be lifted and lowered as in the third embodiment, the waterproofing unit 100 is controlled to ascend and descend from the storage position to the use position Step < / RTI > This is as described above.

When the system is configured as described above, the fire protection system detects fire through various sensors such as flame detector and thermal camera at the early stage of the fire, captures the spot where the fire occurred, moves it, have. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the fire immediately after the start of the fire so as to minimize the damage caused by the fire. Also, since the supply of fire water can be automatically stopped after confirming the fire, repair damage can be minimized.

In addition, since this system can be installed indoors and outdoors, there is an advantage that the system can be extinguished even in a place where danger is not accessible to people. In other words, the defoamer 110 of the present automatic fire extinguishing system automatically moves to 360 °, 90 ° upward and 90 ° downward in synchronization with various sensors such as a flame detector and a thermal camera, 120) can be installed, it can be confirmed instantly through the screen when a fire occurs, so that it can be extinguished while checking the fire scene with the naked eye.

In addition, since it is possible to work unattended, accurate fire suppression can be performed remotely without damaging the rescue personnel.

The embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the drawings should not be construed as limiting the technical idea of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is limited only by the matters described in the claims, and those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical idea of the present invention in various forms. Accordingly, such improvements and modifications will fall within the scope of the present invention as long as they are obvious to those skilled in the art.

10; Large space building structure 11; Fire detection system
20; A repeater 30; Manual operation unit
40; A pump unit 50; Remote control panel
100; A waterproof unit 200; Fire truck
300; An accommodating chamber 310; Lift unit
320; The cover member

Claims (14)

A fire detection system including at least one of a closed-circuit camera, an infrared camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, and a smoke detection sensor;
A pump unit and a waterproof unit that operate in conjunction with the fire detection system;
A relay connected to the fire detection system at one end and connected to the pump unit and the waterproof unit to send a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit in response to a fire detection signal of the fire detection system; And
And a joystick connected to the relay unit for inputting a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit, outputting monitoring information of the fire detection system, and manually controlling the waterproof unit remotely; ≪ / RTI &
The waterproof unit includes:
A waterproof film connected to the pump unit for spraying water on the spot;
And at least one of a visible light image, a thermal image, and an infrared image is photographed so as to capture a screen in a direction in which the waterproof film is viewed without interference with the fire water spraying area of the waterproof film, A camera module;
A swivel actuator or a rotary and tilting joint structure for controlling the spraying position of the water spraying gun in vertical and horizontal directions; And
And a cover member for protecting the waterproof film, the camera module, and the rotary tilting unit from flames or external environmental factors, wherein the camera module is exposed to the outside,
An accommodating chamber formed at a predetermined depth in the ground and forming an opening having an upper portion to receive the waterproof unit;
A cover unit capable of sealing an upper opening of the accommodating chamber; And
A lifting plate for supporting the waterproofing unit and an elevating pipe for elevating and lowering the lifting plate in a telescopic manner, wherein the elevating unit is embedded in the ground when not in use and protrudes to the ground only when used, ,
Wherein the lifting pipe supplies the water-repellent water supplied from the pump unit to the waterproof box.
delete delete delete delete delete A fire detection system including at least one of a closed-circuit camera, an infrared camera, a flame detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, and a smoke detection sensor;
A pump unit and a waterproof unit that operate in conjunction with the fire detection system;
A relay connected to the fire detection system at one end and connected to the pump unit and the waterproof unit to send a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit in response to a fire detection signal of the fire detection system; And
And a joystick connected to the relay unit for inputting a control command to the pump unit and the waterproof unit, outputting monitoring information of the fire detection system, and manually controlling the waterproof unit remotely; ≪ / RTI &
The waterproof unit includes:
A waterproof film connected to the pump unit for spraying water on the spot;
And at least one of an infrared image, a thermal image, and a visible light image is photographed so as to capture a screen in a direction in which the waterproof film is viewed without interference with the fire water spraying area of the waterproof film, A camera module;
A swivel actuator or a rotary and tilting joint structure for controlling the spraying position of the water spraying gun in vertical and horizontal directions; And
And a cover member that protects the waterproof film, the camera module, and the rotary tilting unit from flames or external environmental factors, and the camera module is exposed to the outside,
Further comprising a frame provided so that the waterproof unit is vertically elevably telescopically mounted to the fire engine,
Wherein the frame supplies the fire water supplied from the water tank of the fire truck to the waterproof film.
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