Fire extinguishers – Sprinkler heads – Direct support
Patent
1989-12-12
1992-03-10
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Fire extinguishers
Sprinkler heads
Direct support
169 19, 169 37, 169 38, A62C 3708
Patent
active
050942980
ABSTRACT:
A fire sprinkler apparatus comprises a tubular body, a valve and a locking mechanism, the tubular body having a longitudinal axis and a conduit extending therethrough and being connectable to a supply of pressurized fire extinguishing fluid. The conduit has an annular groove proximate the outlet end of the tubular body, the valve forming a fluid-tight seal proximate the outlet end in a closed position and being completely separable from the fire sprinkler apparatus. The locking mechanism being supported by the tubular body for limited movement between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the locking mechanism comprising a housing, a plurality of locking balls moveable toward and away from the annular groove, a locking disc and temperature responsive means.
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Central Sprinkler Corporation
Palomar Linda L.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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