Apparatus for Preventing the Eruption of Flames from a Vehicle

An apparatus for preventing the eruption of flames from a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

• an electronic control unit provided in the vehicle;
• at least one detector for detecting risks of the eruption of flames and providing the electronic control unit with a signal corresponding to the detector;
• a can for storing extinguishing material for preventing the eruption of flames;
• and
• piping for transferring the extinguishing material from the can to at least one spot of the vehicle that is vulnerable to flames under the control of the electronic control;
• and
• wherein the piping comprises a valve mechanically operable for opening and closing the can;
• an actuator mechanically operable to control the valve;
• and the actuator includes a bumper connected to the chassis of the vehicle on one hand and connected to the valve on the other hand:
• the actuator comprises at least one rod connected to the bumper on one hand and connected to the valve on the other hand:
• the actuator further comprises at least one cylinder for receiving an end of the rod;
• a pulley connected to the end of the rod;
• and
• a cable wound around the pulley and formed with an end connected to the cylinder and another end connected to the valve.