Modular monitor control system
AssigneeTask Force Tips, Inc.
InventorsRyan D. Smaga, Jeremy D. Kaiser, Kent A. Kekeis, Travis E. Bavar
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Abstract
A firefighting apparatus and system for operating firefighting monitors and devices includes a base or hub that can be installed on the monitors and devices. Additionally, one of a plurality of external modules may be added to the hub. This apparatus and system allows for a simple and streamlined manufacturing and assembly process. Further, additional or different functionality may be easily added or removed from the system later in time.
Claims18
A firefighting apparatus comprising:
- a firefighting monitor including a base having a mounting connection, a conduit, and an interface flange, wherein the interface flange is formed on the conduit;
- a hub detachably connected to the interface flange, wherein the hub further comprises:
- an interface surface;
- a perimeter wall extending from the interface surface;
- a front surface defined between the perimeter wall and an inner wall,
- a front cavity defined by the inner wall, and
- a notch formed in the perimeter wall and inner wall;
- at least one module disposed contiguous with and detachably connected to the front surface of the hub, wherein the at least module includes a first module configured to operate the firefighting monitor, and at least one other module detachably connected to the first module.
A system for operating a firefighting device comprising:
- a hub detachably connected to a base of the firefighting device, wherein the hub comprises:
- an interface surface, a perimeter wall extending from the interface surface, a front surface defined between the perimeter wall and an inner wall, a front cavity defined by the inner wall and a notch formed in the perimeter wall and inner wall;
- and,
- at least one module detachably connected to the hub, the at least one module including a first module configured to operate the firefighting device, and at least one other module detachably connected to the first module, wherein the first module is disposed contiguous with and detachably connected to the front surface of the hub.
A wireless controller device constructed of interchangeable modules comprising:
- a controller interface module for operating a firefighter monitor,
- a wireless transmitter module,
- a lower core module detachably connected to one of the controller interface module and wireless transmitter module, and
- a bumper located partially between the controller interface module and the wireless transmitter module, the bumper further comprising:
- a front side detachably connected to the controller interface module,
- a back side detachably connected to the wireless transmitter module,
- a divider located partially between the front and back sides and comprised of a top, bottom, right, and left sides, the divider having a hole in the proximate the center of the divider,
- a front and back perimeter wall extending in both perpendicular directions from the divider, wherein the wall proximate the front side of the bumper and extending from the top side of the divider forms an overhang which protrudes beyond the front surface of the controller interface module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.