A fire sprinkler head () has a valve () with an X-brace latch (), and includes a flexible conduit (). A sprinkler nozzle () is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit (). The sprinkler nozzle () includes a first fitting (), a sprinkler orifice () and fusible element (). A second fitting () is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit () and includes the valve (). The valve () has a valve element () which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link () extends from the sprinkler nozzle () to the X-brace valve latch (). Breaking of the fusible element () releases the flexible link () to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve () for flow there-through.
X-Brace Valve And Flexible Connection For Fire Sprinklers
An X-brace configuration locks a valve element in a latched position until a fusible element breaks releasing pressurized inert gas. Upon depressurization, the X-brace configuration releases the valve element to open and allow water flow through the flexible sprinkler assembly.
A fire sprinkler head has a valve with an X-brace latch, and includes a flexible conduit. A sprinkler nozzle is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit. The sprinkler nozzle includes a first fitting, a sprinkler orifice and fusible element. A second fitting is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit and includes the valve. The valve has a valve element which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link extends from the sprinkler nozzle to the X-brace valve latch. Breaking of the fusible element releases the flexible link to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve for flow there-through.
A fire sprinkler head () has a valve () with an X-brace latch (), and includes a flexible conduit (). A sprinkler nozzle () is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit (). The sprinkler nozzle () includes a first fitting (), a sprinkler orifice () and fusible element (). A second fitting () is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit () and includes the valve (). The valve () has a valve element () which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link () extends from the sprinkler nozzle () to the X-brace valve latch (). Breaking of the fusible element () releases the flexible link () to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve () for flow there-through.
- Easton PA, US Buddy Clayton SHIPMAN - Heath TX, US
Assignee:
VICTAULIC COMPANY - Easton PA
International Classification:
A62C 35/62 A62C 35/68 A62C 37/14 A62C 37/12
Abstract:
A fire sprinkler head () has a valve () with an X-brace latch (), and includes a flexible conduit (). A sprinkler nozzle () is secured to a first end of the flexible conduit (). The sprinkler nozzle () includes a first fitting (), a sprinkler orifice () and fusible element (). A second fitting () is secured to the second end of the flexible conduit () and includes the valve (). The valve () has a valve element () which is moveable from a latched position to an unlatched position. A flexible link () extends from the sprinkler nozzle () to the X-brace valve latch (). Breaking of the fusible element () releases the flexible link () to move from the latched position to the unlatched position, releasing the valve () for flow there-through.
- Easton PA, US Buddy Clayton SHIPMAN - Heath TX, US
Assignee:
VICTAULIC COMPANY - Easton PA
International Classification:
A62C 35/64 A62C 35/68 A62C 37/14 A62C 35/62
Abstract:
An X-brace configuration locks a valve element in a latched position until a fusible element breaks releasing pressurized inert gas. Upon depressurization, the X-brace configuration releases the valve element to open and allow water flow through the flexible sprinkler assembly.