Fire curtain assembly and method of use

A fire curtain assembly that converts between a collapsed position and a deployed position, comprising;

• a panel of material;
• a plurality of support members positioned in parallel spaced alignment across the panel;
• wherein the plurality of support members are formed of a first section and a second section;
• wherein the first sections and second sections convert between:
• a disengaged position, wherein the support members are capable of being folded, and
• an engaged position wherein the support members form a rigid member that extends across a length of the panel;
• wherein the first sections have a handle member, pushrod and a locking pin;
• wherein the locking pin selectively engages the second section in the engaged position;
• wherein the handle member and push rod are operatively connected to the locking pin and configured to move the locking pin between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

A fire curtain assembly, comprising:

• a panel;
• a support member connected to the panel;
• the support member having a first section and a second section;
• the first section having a handle, a push rod and a locking pin;
• wherein the handle moves the push rod which moves the locking pin between a disengaged position and an engaged position;
• wherein when in a disengaged position, the locking pin is disengaged from the second section thereby allowing folding of the panel;
• and
• wherein when in an engaged position, the locking pin is engaged with the second section thereby forming a rigid support member within the panel.

A collapsible fire curtain assembly, comprising:

• a panel;
• a plurality of support members connected to the panel;
• the plurality of support members having a first section and a second section;
• the first sections having a locking pin that selectively engages the second sections;
• wherein the first sections have a handle member and a pushrod operably connected to the locking pin and configured to move the locking pin between an engaged position and a disengaged position;
• wherein the panel converts between a folded position, where it is easily transported, and an unfolded position;
• wherein when the panel is unfolded, the locking pins of the first sections automatically engage the second sections thereby forming rigid support members that provide support to the panel.