May 13, 2025

US12296207 - Suppression and isolation system

The disclosure relates to an explosion suppression system and associated methods, which may include a cannon comprising a barrel and a propellant tank, a suppressant cartridge configured to be inserted into the barrel, and a triggering mechanism positioned between the barrel and propellant tank. The suppressant cartridge may be configured to operatively engage with a propellant source. One or more explosion sensors, which may be of different types, may be included in a system, and an explosion suppression device may be configured to activate when one or more of the sensors indicate an explosion. The disclosure further relates to a lock-out mechanism for an explosion suppression system, with the lock-out mechanism including a mechanical and/or electrical component. In one embodiment, an actuator may be positioned between a suppressant agent volume and a propellant agent volume of an explosion suppression system.

Assignee: BS&B INNOVATIONS LIMITED
Inventors: Hughie Leahy, Frederick Bergman, Geoffrey Brazier
Filing date: 2015-02-27

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The patent describes an explosion suppression system featuring a cannon with a barrel and propellant tank, designed to utilize a suppressant cartridge that can be inserted into the barrel and activated by a trigger mechanism. This system includes explosion sensors and a lock-out mechanism to enhance safety and functionality during operation.

Claim 1

An explosion suppression system, comprising: a cannon comprising a barrel and a propellant tank, wherein the propellant tank contains a propellant; a suppressant cartridge configured to be inserted into the barrel, wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a first end configured to face the propellant tank, the first end defining a first plane at its ultimate extent; wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a second end configured to face an outlet of the cannon, the second end defining a second plane at its ultimate extent; wherein no component of a detonator is positioned between the first plane and the second plane; wherein the suppressant cartridge contains a suppressant; wherein the suppressant cartridge is non-pressurized in preparation for propulsion from an outlet of the cannon; and, a trigger configured release propellant from the propellant tank into the barrel and suppressant cartridge when the trigger is triggered, thereby propelling suppressant from the outlet of the cannon. a cannon comprising a barrel and a propellant tank, wherein the propellant tank contains a propellant; wherein the propellant tank contains a propellant; a suppressant cartridge configured to be inserted into the barrel, wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a first end configured to face the propellant tank, the first end defining a first plane at its ultimate extent; wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a second end configured to face an outlet of the cannon, the second end defining a second plane at its ultimate extent; wherein no component of a detonator is positioned between the first plane and the second plane; wherein the suppressant cartridge contains a suppressant; wherein the suppressant cartridge is non-pressurized in preparation for propulsion from an outlet of the cannon; and, wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a first end configured to face the propellant tank, the first end defining a first plane at its ultimate extent; wherein the suppressant cartridge comprises a second end configured to face an outlet of the cannon, the second end defining a second plane at its ultimate extent; wherein no component of a detonator is positioned between the first plane and the second plane; wherein the suppressant cartridge contains a suppressant; wherein the suppressant cartridge is non-pressurized in preparation for propulsion from an outlet of the cannon; and, a trigger configured release propellant from the propellant tank into the barrel and suppressant cartridge when the trigger is triggered, thereby propelling suppressant from the outlet of the cannon.

Google Patents

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