Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Electronically controlled direct injection foam delivery system with temperature compensation
- Patent Title (中): 电子控制直接注射发泡系统,具有温度补偿功能
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Application No.: US11769134Application Date: 2007-06-27
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Publication No.: US07878703B2Publication Date: 2011-02-01
- Inventor: Geary E. Roberts
- Applicant: Geary E. Roberts
- Applicant Address: US MN South St. Paul
- Assignee: Waterous Company
- Current Assignee: Waterous Company
- Current Assignee Address: US MN South St. Paul
- Agency: Patent Law Group
- Agent Robert D. Atkins
- Main IPC: G05D11/08
- IPC: G05D11/08 ; G05D11/16 ; B01F15/04

Abstract:
Fire fighting equipment uses an electronically controlled direct injection foam delivery system. A water pump pumps water through a pipe. A foam pump pumps foam into a mixing chamber within the pipe to produce a water-foam mixture. A microprocessor-based control unit controls the water pump and foam pump. A conductivity sensor is coupled in-line with the pipe for monitoring conductivity of the mixture and providing a feedback signal to the control unit to regulate the foam pump. A speed sensor monitors the foam usage. A second conductivity sensor monitors conductivity of the water and provides a feedback signal to the control unit. The foam delivery system can be controlled by monitoring the flow rate of the water and regulating the foam pump to maintain a constant water and foam mixture. A temperature sensor compensates the regulation process for changes in water and foam mixture temperature.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070246230A1 Electronically Controlled Direct Injection Foam Delivery System with Temperature Compensation Public/Granted day:2007-10-25
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