EP1476695A1 - Covers for electric fittings - Google Patents
Covers for electric fittingsInfo
- Publication number
- EP1476695A1 EP1476695A1 EP02785641A EP02785641A EP1476695A1 EP 1476695 A1 EP1476695 A1 EP 1476695A1 EP 02785641 A EP02785641 A EP 02785641A EP 02785641 A EP02785641 A EP 02785641A EP 1476695 A1 EP1476695 A1 EP 1476695A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- cover
- fire
- supporting structure
- retardant
- hood
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 238000000576 coating method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000011248 coating agent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 230000009970 fire resistant effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 230000001413 cellular effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 230000009969 flowable effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 239000000565 sealant Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 229920002635 polyurethane Polymers 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000004814 polyurethane Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000004114 Ammonium polyphosphate Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 235000019826 ammonium polyphosphate Nutrition 0.000 claims description 6
- 229920001276 ammonium polyphosphate Polymers 0.000 claims description 6
- VTYYLEPIZMXCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-L calcium carbonate Substances [Ca+2].[O-]C([O-])=O VTYYLEPIZMXCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Magnesium Chemical compound [Mg] FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920006243 acrylic copolymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000007864 aqueous solution Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000010216 calcium carbonate Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910052749 magnesium Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000001095 magnesium carbonate Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 235000011160 magnesium carbonates Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- BIKXLKXABVUSMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N trizinc;diborate Chemical compound [Zn+2].[Zn+2].[Zn+2].[O-]B([O-])[O-].[O-]B([O-])[O-] BIKXLKXABVUSMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920006163 vinyl copolymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
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- BLRPTPMANUNPDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Silane Chemical compound [SiH4] BLRPTPMANUNPDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920001296 polysiloxane Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910000077 silane Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002987 primer (paints) Substances 0.000 description 8
- NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Phosphoric acid Chemical compound OP(O)(O)=O NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000009423 ventilation Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229920005830 Polyurethane Foam Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229910000147 aluminium phosphate Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- ZRIUUUJAJJNDSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N ammonium phosphates Chemical group [NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O ZRIUUUJAJJNDSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- 239000002537 cosmetic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005336 cracking Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009429 electrical wiring Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000839 emulsion Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000011496 polyurethane foam Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011148 porous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005096 rolling process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000779 smoke Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007921 spray Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005507 spraying Methods 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
- F21S8/00—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
- F21S8/02—Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V25/00—Safety devices structurally associated with lighting devices
Definitions
- This invention relates to covers for electrical fittings and more especially but not exclusively to a cover for a recessed- electrical fitting, such as a downlighter set in a plasterboard ceiling, which, in the event of a fire, isolates the fitting from the structure in which it is recessed to maintain the fire resistance thereof.
- Light fittings recessed into ceilings are well known. Such light fittings are known as downlighters. The heat generated by such light fittings can be considerable and represents a fire hazard. Also the recess in which such a fitting is mounted can itself provide a path for fire and smoke to a room or area located above that ceiling.
- Our European Patent 805903B discloses a fire-resistant cover for an electrical fitting to be recessed into a supporting structure.
- the cover comprises a fabric hood coated or impregnated with a liquid based intumescent material and includes an aperture through which a cable can pass.
- the cover is shaped to include a top supported by one or more upstanding side walls, and comprises an intumescent gasket including a card which overlies a fibrous sheet impregnated with carbon granules secured to the top of the cover.
- a plurality of ventilation apertures is provided in the cover through one of which electrical wiring can pass to an electrical fitting protected by the cover, and means for connecting the cover to adjoining surfaces of the structure in which the electrical fitting is recessed.
- An object of this invention is to provide an improved downlighter cover having fire resistance properties which match those achieved by covers in accordance with our earlier patent and which, additionally, exhibit good sound proofing properties.
- a fire-resistant cover for an electrical fitting to be recessed into a supporting structure, the cover comprising a hood formed from wire mesh and shaped to include a top and one or more upstanding side walls each lined with a layer of flexible cellular fire-retardant foam or sponge coated with a primer solution including a sealant and with a flowable coating of fire-retardant material.
- the wire mesh may be produced from steel wire and the lining may include one or more openings for the passage of electric cabling.
- Means may be provided for connecting the cover to the supporting structure.
- These connecting means may comprise at least one fixing strap secured to the lower edge of the side wall(s) of the hood.
- the strap(s) may be deformable around an edge of the supporting structure to connect the hood to the supporting structure.
- the primer solution may comprise an aqueous solution of an acrylic copolymer which includes ammonium polyphosphate.
- the fire-retardant coating may comprise a chlorinated vinyl copolymer system which includes a quantity of ammonium polyphosphate, zinc borate and/or magnesium and/or calcium carbonates.
- the foam or sponge may comprise polyurethane or alternatively a silicone coated with a silane primer.
- the primer solution may be allowed to dry before the fire-retardant material is applied.
- One or both coatings may be applied by brushing, rolling or spraying.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cover in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 2 is a side view in section of the cover shown in Figure 1.
- the cover illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 is produced from a steel mesh cage lined with a layer 2 of flexible cellular fire-retardant foam or sponge.
- the thickness of the sponge lining is between 5 and 20mm; preferred thicknesses are 10 and 15mm.
- the cover is generally square or rectangular in cross-section and comprises upstanding side walls 3, a top 4 and fixing straps 5 which extend outwardly from the lower marge of two of the side walls and can be secured to the ceiling structure by pins, nails or the like.
- the foam or sponge lining is positioned in contact with the side walls and top wall of the cage.
- the lining may be secured to the cage by, for example, staples.
- the width of the cover is 289mm and the height of the cover is typically 145mm.
- either the top or one of the side walls of the cover has secured to it a circular piece of card which overlies and is bonded to a similarly shaped piece of intumescent material to define an intumescent gasket.
- This material typically comprises a fibrous sheet impregnated with an intumescent material such as carbon granules.
- the gasket comprising the card and intumescent piece may simply be secured to a respective side wall by studs or rivets.
- the gasket may be formed with a central opening through which can pass electrical cabling for the light fitting and four ventilation apertures. Similar openings are formed in the top or side wall of the cover.
- the outside diameter of the gasket is 60mm.
- the fire-retardant lining for the wall and top of the cover comprises sheets of polyurethane form material of, say, 10mm thickness impregnated with an aqueous solution of a fire-retardant material is coated with a solution of an acrylic copolymer system which includes ammonium polyphosphate. At temperatures in excess of 250°C to 300°C the ammonium phosphate forms phosphoric acid which reacts with the fire-retardant coating for the polyurethane liner.
- This primer coating has a viscosity similar to that of water and acts to seal the open cells of the polyurethane foam. The primer coating therefore seals the exposed surfaces of the polyurethane liner whilst retaining the flexibility characteristics of the liner.
- the primer coating also provides a bond to which the subsequently applied fire-retardant coating can adhere.
- the surfaces of the polyurethane liner are then coated with one or more coatings of a chlorinated vinyl copolymer system which includes a quantity of ammonium polyphosphate, zinc borate and/or magnesium and/or calcium carbonates.
- a chlorinated vinyl copolymer system which includes a quantity of ammonium polyphosphate, zinc borate and/or magnesium and/or calcium carbonates.
- the viscosity of this fire-retardant coating is more akin to an emulsion or paste.
- the coatings may be applied by means of a brush, roller or spray.
- the primer coating not only seals the open pores of the polyurethane block but also, as mentioned previously, provides a primed surface to which the fire- retardant coating can adhere.
- the coated liner retains its flexibility and the bond between the respective coatings is sufficient to prevent cracking or other damage to the surface during handling of the liner.
- the heat generated by downlighters recessed into ceilings can represent fire hazards. In the event of such a fire, the intumescent content of the cover liner quickly expands to isolate the fitting entirely from the surrounding structure thereby confining the fire and maintaining the fire resistance of the structure.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Building Environments (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0130519A GB0130519D0 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2001-12-21 | Covers for electrical fittings |
| GB0130519 | 2001-12-21 | ||
| PCT/GB2002/005599 WO2003056239A1 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2002-12-10 | Covers for electric fittings |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP1476695A1 true EP1476695A1 (en) | 2004-11-17 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP02785641A Withdrawn EP1476695A1 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2002-12-10 | Covers for electric fittings |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP1476695A1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU2002350928A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB0130519D0 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2003056239A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2424693B (en) * | 2005-03-29 | 2009-08-05 | Laurence Kovacs | Fire hood |
| FR2895489B1 (en) * | 2005-12-27 | 2008-05-30 | Jerome Martin | SAFETY DEVICE FOR CEILINGS AND FALSE CEILINGS |
| FR2945852B1 (en) * | 2009-05-20 | 2011-07-22 | Christian Dupuis | THERMAL PROTECTION DEVICE FOR BUILDING LIGHTING SPOT AT BUILDING CEILING |
Family Cites Families (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| GB593235A (en) * | 1945-07-19 | 1947-10-10 | Holophane Co Inc | Improvements in and relating to light fittings for ceilings designed for acoustical purposes |
| NL9001840A (en) * | 1990-08-17 | 1992-03-16 | Rockwool Lapinus Bv | SOUNDPROOFING HOOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME |
| DE4423281A1 (en) * | 1994-07-05 | 1996-01-11 | Schmitt Juergen | Suspended ceiling |
| GB9501391D0 (en) | 1995-01-25 | 1995-03-15 | Environmental Seals Ltd | Ventilated covers for electrical fittings |
| EP0995064B1 (en) * | 1997-07-08 | 2002-03-27 | Euro Passive Fire Protection Limited | Ventilated covers for electrical fittings |
| US6105334A (en) * | 1997-09-16 | 2000-08-22 | Logic Construction Systems, L.L.C. | Fire resistant lighting enclosure |
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2001
- 2001-12-21 GB GB0130519A patent/GB0130519D0/en not_active Ceased
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2002
- 2002-12-10 EP EP02785641A patent/EP1476695A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2002-12-10 WO PCT/GB2002/005599 patent/WO2003056239A1/en not_active Ceased
- 2002-12-10 AU AU2002350928A patent/AU2002350928A1/en not_active Abandoned
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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| See references of WO03056239A1 * |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB0130519D0 (en) | 2002-02-06 |
| AU2002350928A1 (en) | 2003-07-15 |
| WO2003056239A1 (en) | 2003-07-10 |
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