17971104. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE
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Hyeon Gi Shin of Yongin-Si (KR)
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17971104 titled 'FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR BATTERY OF VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: A fire extinguishing system is described that includes a gas discharger, a gas channel, an extinguishing agent tank, a heat exchange channel, and a nozzle. The gas discharger is located at a battery pack and releases gas when a fire occurs. The gas flows through the gas channel. The extinguishing agent tank holds an extinguishing agent and is connected to the gas channel through a heat exchange channel. The gas flowing through the heat exchange channel exchanges heat with the extinguishing agent. The nozzle, connected to the extinguishing agent tank, supplies the extinguishing agent into the battery pack.
- The system includes a gas discharger located at a battery pack to release gas during a fire.
- A gas channel is provided to allow the gas to flow from the battery pack through the system.
- An extinguishing agent tank holds an extinguishing agent for fire suppression.
- A heat exchange channel connects the gas channel to the extinguishing agent tank, allowing heat exchange between the gas and the extinguishing agent.
- A nozzle, connected to the extinguishing agent tank, supplies the extinguishing agent into the battery pack.
Potential Applications:
- This fire extinguishing system can be used in battery packs of various devices, such as electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones, to prevent fires caused by battery malfunctions.
- It can also be applied in industrial settings where battery packs are used, such as in warehouses or manufacturing plants, to enhance fire safety measures.
Problems Solved:
- The system addresses the risk of fires caused by battery malfunctions by providing a mechanism to discharge gas and supply an extinguishing agent directly into the battery pack.
- It helps prevent the spread of fires and potential damage to surrounding equipment or structures.
Benefits:
- The system provides an efficient and effective method for fire suppression in battery packs.
- By facilitating heat exchange between the gas and the extinguishing agent, it enhances the extinguishing capabilities of the system.
- The integration of the gas discharger, gas channel, extinguishing agent tank, heat exchange channel, and nozzle creates a comprehensive fire extinguishing solution for battery packs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fire extinguishing system includes a gas discharger provided at a battery pack and configured to discharge gas in the battery pack, a gas channel configured so that the gas produced from the battery pack and discharged through the gas discharger flows through the gas channel when a fire occurs, an extinguishing agent tank in which an extinguishing agent is kept, a heat exchange channel provided in the extinguishing agent tank, connected to the gas channel so that the gas supplied through the gas channel flows through the heat exchange channel, and facilitating heat exchange between the gas flowing through the heat exchange channel and the extinguishing agent kept in the extinguishing agent tank, and a nozzle provided at the battery pack, connected to the extinguishing agent tank through an extinguishing agent supply channel, and supplying the extinguishing agent, which is supplied from the extinguishing agent tank, into the battery pack.
