18214092. COOPERATIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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COOPERATIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
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Hyeon Gi Shin of Yongin-si (KR)
COOPERATIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18214092 titled 'COOPERATIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a fire extinguishing system for vehicles that enables cooperative control between a vehicle on fire and surrounding vehicles to extinguish the fire effectively.
- The system includes a fire detector in the vehicle, a controller to transmit fire occurrence information and location data to surrounding vehicles, and a control process for fire extinguishment.
- Surrounding vehicles receive the fire occurrence information, determine whether to participate in fire extinguishment, and supply fire extinguishing water to the vehicle on fire.
- A tank in the surrounding vehicle stores the fire extinguishing water for supply to the vehicle on fire.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Cooperative fire extinguishing system for vehicles.
- Communication between vehicles for efficient fire control.
- Automatic detection and response to vehicle fires.
- Utilization of surrounding vehicles for fire extinguishment.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various vehicles, including cars, buses, and trucks, to enhance fire safety measures on the road.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient and coordinated response to vehicle fires.
- Enhanced safety for passengers and drivers.
- Minimization of fire damage in vehicles.
Benefits:
- Quick and effective fire extinguishment.
- Reduced risk of injuries and fatalities.
- Protection of vehicle assets.
Commercial Applications: The system can be implemented in the automotive industry for vehicle safety enhancements, potentially leading to partnerships with insurance companies and fleet management services.
Prior Art: Prior research in vehicle fire safety systems and cooperative control mechanisms in automotive technology can provide insights into similar innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in vehicle fire safety, communication protocols between vehicles, and smart vehicle technologies may influence the development and implementation of this fire extinguishing system.
Questions about Fire Extinguishing System: 1. How does the system determine which surrounding vehicles should participate in fire extinguishment? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
Original Abstract Submitted
A fire extinguishing system includes a fire detector configured to detect a fire in a vehicle, a controller of the vehicle on fire to transmit fire occurrence information including a fire extinguishment request signal and vehicle location information to a surrounding vehicle and to perform a control process for fire extinguishment when determining a fire has occurred through the fire detector, a controller of the surrounding vehicle configured to receive the fire occurrence information from the vehicle on fire, to transmit a signal showing whether to participate in fire extinguishment determined by a driver to the vehicle on fire, and to perform cooperative control for supplying fire extinguishing water of the surrounding vehicle to the vehicle on fire together with the controller of the vehicle on fire, and a tank mounted in the surrounding vehicle and storing the fire extinguishing water which is supplied to the vehicle on fire.
