Development of an Optimum Rescue Tool, Detailed Prototype Concept Design.

Abstract

This report describes the detailed prototype concept design of a new single, multifunction, lightweight tool for use by fire fighting and rescue personnel in the rescue of personnel from damaged aircraft. Displacing and cutting functions are integrated into the new concept. The conceived tool has a spreader, shear, piercing, prying tip; and router type saw. The tool is powered pneumatically and has a friction/spark, prevention/containment system which includes a spark minimizing cutting tool configuration, a spark entrapment barrier around the cutting tool, and an extinguishing/suppression agent system for flooding the cutting surface and surrounding zones. Concept drawings, specifications and developmental tests are included along with leading references on spark and flammability technology. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA124308

Entities

People

  • Joseph L. Walker
  • Ralph A. Olsen

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Control Systems
  • Cutting Fluids
  • Cutting Tools
  • Engineering
  • Grinding Wheels
  • High Pressure
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Power Supplies
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Saw Blades

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.