18085251. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyeon Gi Shin of Yongin-si (KR)
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18085251 titled 'FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fire extinguishing system for a vehicle that utilizes fuel cell exhaust water and coolants to suppress fires in a battery pack mounted on the vehicle.
- First water tank for storing fuel cell exhaust water
- First pump for pumping fuel cell exhaust water
- Coolant pump for pumping coolants from a water cooling system
- Turbulence generator to create turbulent flow of fuel cell exhaust water and coolants
- Battery fire suppression nozzle supplied with fire extinguishing water from the turbulence generator
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied to various vehicles with fuel cell systems to enhance fire safety measures, particularly in battery packs.
Problems Solved
This system addresses the need for efficient and effective fire suppression in battery packs of vehicles, utilizing readily available resources such as fuel cell exhaust water and coolants.
Benefits
- Improved fire safety in vehicles with fuel cell systems - Utilization of fuel cell exhaust water and coolants for dual purposes - Enhanced protection for battery packs against potential fires
Potential Commercial Applications
"Fire Suppression System for Vehicle Battery Packs: Enhancing Safety with Innovative Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing fire suppression systems for vehicles, but the specific use of fuel cell exhaust water and coolants in this manner may be a novel approach.
What are the specific components of the turbulence generator mentioned in the abstract?
The abstract mentions a turbulence generator that is configured to generate a turbulent flow of fuel cell exhaust water and coolants passing through it. The specific design and mechanism of this turbulence generator are not detailed in the abstract. Further information on how it operates and its construction would be beneficial to fully understand its functionality.
How does the system ensure the efficient and effective supply of fire extinguishing water to the inside of the battery pack?
The abstract mentions a battery fire suppression nozzle provided in the battery pack, which is supplied with a mixture of fluids passing through the turbulence generator. However, the exact mechanism by which this fire extinguishing water is delivered inside the battery pack, ensuring thorough coverage and suppression of fires, is not elaborated upon. Further details on the delivery system and its effectiveness would be necessary to assess the system's performance in real-world scenarios.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fire extinguishing system for a vehicle includes: a first water tank in which fuel cell exhaust water from a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system is stored; a first pump for pumping the fuel cell exhaust water; a coolant pump for pumping coolants of a water cooling system provided in the vehicle; a turbulence generator provided to pass through the fuel cell exhaust water pumped by the first pump and the coolants pumped by the coolant pump, and configured to generate a turbulent flow of the fuel cell exhaust water and coolants passing therethrough; and a battery fire suppression nozzle provided in a battery pack mounted on the vehicle. The nozzle is supplied with a fire extinguishing water, which is a mixture of fluids passing through the turbulence generator and is configured to supply the fire extinguishing water to the inside of the battery pack.
