초록 ▼

Fire protection devices and related methods for isolating building structures from an external fire are disclosed. The fire protection device includes a rolled fire-resistant protective cover having dimensions large enough to cover the building structure. The protective cover is then stored in a sto

Fire protection devices and related methods for isolating building structures from an external fire are disclosed. The fire protection device includes a rolled fire-resistant protective cover having dimensions large enough to cover the building structure. The protective cover is then stored in a storage bag storing the protective cover and being disposed on a inclined top surface of the building structure. The device includes means for releasing the rolled protective cover from the storage bag so that, upon release from the storage bag, the protective cover can roll down the inclined top surface by gravity.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A fire protection device for use in isolating a building structure having at least one inclined top surface from an external fire, the device comprising:a rolled fire-resistant protective cover having dimensions large enough to cover the building structure, the protective cover including an intum

1. A fire protection device for use in isolating a building structure having at least one inclined top surface from an external fire, the device comprising:a rolled fire-resistant protective cover having dimensions large enough to cover the building structure, the protective cover including an intumescent coating on the inner surface of the protective cover, the intumescent coating configured to release a fire-suppressing gas upon activation;a storage bag storing the protective cover and being disposed on the inclined top surface; andmeans for releasing the rolled protective cover from the storage bag,wherein, upon release from the storage bag, the protective cover rolls down the inclined top surface by gravity. 2. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein the protective cover is rolled around a weighted rod. 3. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, further comprising at least one lifting loop disposed on the storage bag for handling of the storage bag. 4. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the storage bag and the protective cover has a material characteristic that resist at least one of water, ozone, and UV. 5. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein at least one of the storage bag and the protective cover includes a material that protects against at least one of rodent, birds, and insects. 6. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein each half of the protective cover is rolled with respect to the center of the protective cover. 7. A fire protection device as defined in claim 6, wherein the storage bag includes first and second foldable flaps, each of the first and second foldable flaps wrapping each rolled half of the protective cover. 8. A fire protection device as defined in claim 7, wherein outer edge portion of the first and second foldable flaps are held together by a removable release strap so that, when the release strap is removed, each of the first and second storage pouches separates from each other to open and release each rolled half of the protective cover. 9. A fire protection device as defined in claim 8, wherein a release rope is fixedly attached to at least a portion of the removable release strap. 10. A fire protection device as defined in claim 9, wherein the release rope extends from the portion of the removable release strap to a lower elevation of the building structure. 11. A fire protection device as defined in claim 9, wherein the release rope is fixedly attached to the removable release strap. 12. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein the protective cover includes a heat reflective coating on the outer surface of the protective cover. 13. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein the protective cover comprises a main cover for covering top, front, and back surfaces of the building structure and a plurality of end flaps for covering side surfaces of the building structure, the end flaps being foldably attached to the main cover. 14. A fire protection device as defined in claim 13, wherein a tie-down rope is attached on a portion of each end flap for positioning and securing the each end flap in position against the building structure. 15. A fire protection device as defined in claim 14, further comprising at least one anchoring member disposed proximate the building structure for securing the other end of the tie-down rope. 16. A fire protection device as defined in claim 13, wherein a retention tab is attached to a portion of at least one of the end flaps, the retention tab being configured to be held to a retention rope wound around a perimeter of the building structure. 17. A fire protection device as defined in claim 13, the main cover includes at least one venting hole. 18. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, further comprising a fire-inhibiting gas stored in a storage tank disposed proximate the building structure. 19. A fire protection device as defined in cla im 1, wherein the protective cover is custom-made to fit a geometric shape of the building structure. 20. A fire protection device as defined in claim 1, wherein the fire-suppressing gas released from the intumescent coating produces a fire-resistant foam between the protective cover and an exterior surface of the building structure. 21. A method of enveloping a building structure having at least one inclined top surface from an external fire, the method comprising:providing a rolled fire-resistant protective cover having dimensions large enough to cover the building structure; the protective cover including an intumescent coating on the inner surface of the protective cover, the intumescent coating configured to release a fire-suppressing gas upon activation;disposing the rolled protective cover inside a storage bag;placing the storage bag on the inclined top surface; andreleasing the rolled protective cover out of the storage bag, so that the rolled protective cover rolls down the top surface by gravity. 22. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 21, further comprising applying a heat reflective coating on an outer surface of the protective cover. 23. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 21, wherein the protective cover comprises a main cover for covering top, front, and back surfaces of the building structure and a plurality of end flaps for covering side surfaces of the building structure, the end flaps being foldably attached to the main cover. 24. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 23, further comprising unfolding the plurality of end flaps from the main cover to cover side surfaces of the building structure. 25. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 24, further comprising securing the plurality of end flaps in place against the side surfaces of the building structure. 26. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 21, further comprising releasing a fire-suppressing gas into a space between the protective cover and the building structure. 27. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 21, further comprising providing at least one venting hole on an upper portion of the protective cover. 28. A method of enveloping a building structure as defined in claim 21, wherein the fire-suppressing gas released from the intumescent coating produces a fire-resistant foam between the protective cover and an exterior surface of the building structure.