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EP 0898984 A2 19990303 - Sprinkler outlet closure device

Title (en)

Sprinkler outlet closure device

Title (de)

Auslass-Verschluss für Feuerlöschsprinklerköpfe

Title (fr)

Ensemble de fermeture pour têtes d'extinction d'incendie

Publication

EP 0898984 A2 19990303 (EN)

Application

EP 98306630 A 19980819

Priority

GB 9717621 A 19970821
GB 9807686 A 19980414

Abstract (en)

A sprinkler outlet closure assembly comprises a closure member (17) held in a closing position by a lever system which divides the closure load between a fallible element such as a glass capsule (30) which shatters on heating of liquid therein, and a frame of the device. The fallible device may be or incorporate a fusible element. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A62C 37/12

IPC 8 full level

A62C 37/12 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62C 37/12 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

GB 346984 A 19310423 - MATHER & PLATT LTD, et al
EP 0558103 A2 19930901 - FIGGIE INT INC [US]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0898984 A2 19990303

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98306630 A 19980819