US 2009/0014186 A1 · Compact self contained removable firefighting unit

Abstract

A system which is sufficiently compact and portable to be moved via skid support platform to a multi-wheel diesel-powered host containing active pump and roll capability with front and rear active hydraulics, such as a Bobcat Toolcat Turbo 5600. The system contains a water tank, generally 150 gallons, as well as built in foam tank. The system is wholly powered by the hydraulic system of the host vehicle powering a hydraulic motor on the system. The system hydraulic motor turns a serpentine belt at sufficient RPM's to power a water pump, air compressor and the compressed air foam system (CAFS) module. Using solely the power provided by the hydraulic motor, water is drawn from the tank, either used alone or mixed with foam at the percentage inputted by the user. Compressed air is added and the air alone, water alone or water/foam mixture is routed via adjustable valve to either the 1 inch firefighters hose or the rigid waterway ending in an adjustable, movable nozzle attached to the cab roof of the host.

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Dependent claims

1) A compact self contained removable system with a compressed air foam system unit for removable mounting on the rear of a multiple purpose compact host vehicle comprising:

a skid mountable platform for removably connecting on the rear of a multiple purpose compact host vehicle;
a liquid reservoir and a foaming agent reservoir mounted on the platform;
means connecting said reservoirs to a motor driven pump mounted on the platform and driven by a motor mounted on the platform;
a foam generator connected to said pump;
a remotely operated nozzle connected to the pump and mounted on a support extending from the platform to direct a spray away from the multiple purpose compact host vehicle for selectively delivering foam or liquid to a desired location away from the multiple purpose compact host vehicle;
a remote control device for mounting for access by an operator within the cab of the multiple purpose compact host vehicle for controlling and operating the remotely operated nozzle to selectively direct the remotely operated nozzle to a desired location away from the vehicle to output foam or liquid.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Compact self contained removable firefighting unit

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Compact self contained removable firefighting unit

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Abstract

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