Fire stop system

• US 9,220,932 B2
• Filed: 08/11/2014
• Issued: 12/29/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Original Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Inventors: Zernach, Gary L., Dukes, Joseph Allen, Samples, Travis M., Younghouse, Scott M., Pascarella, Nathan W., Duffield, John G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Reis, Ryan
• Application Number:
  US14/456,039
• Publication Number:
  US 20140367127A1
• Time in Patent Office: 505 Days
• Field of Search: 169/48, 169/51, 174/92, 174/93, 174/483, 174/650, 522/32, 525/653
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A62C 2/065 having as the main closure device materials, whose characteristics undergo an irreversible change under high temperatures, e.g. intumescent
• CPC Class Codes: A62C 3/16 in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 5/04 to form a firebreak device
• CPC Class Codes: H02G 3/0412 Heat or fire protective means for fire in electric circuits A62C3/16
• CPC Class Codes: H02G 3/22 Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings

Abstract

A fire stop system with a pass through device is installed in a structural opening. The fire stop system includes a split pipe, a foam wall gasket and an annulus plate. The split pipe includes a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon to seal the split pipe when the split pipe is exposed to elevated temperatures. The foam wall gasket is installed around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening. The foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening. The annulus plate covers the foam wall gasket and is installed around the split pipe at the structural opening.

Claims

1. A fire stop system with a pass through device installed in a structural opening, the fire stop system comprising:

a split pipe having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon for sealing the split pipe when exposed to elevated temperatures;

a foam wall gasket installed around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening, wherein the foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening;

an annulus plate covering the foam wall gasket, wherein the annulus plate is positioned around the split pipe at the structural opening;

a hot sock install around the split pipe, wherein the hot sock has a base and a top; and

a spring ring secured to the base of the hot sock, wherein the spring secures the hot sock to the split pipe,

wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have a pocket, wherein the pocket receives the spring ring to secure the hot sock to the split pipe.

2. The fire stop system of claim 1, wherein the split pipe has two identical halves, each half having a latch along one side and a pocket along an opposite side, wherein the latch of one half of the split pipe snap fits into the pocket of the other half of the split pipe.

3. The fire stop system of claim 1, Wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an edge with a rolled hem for providing a smooth transition for cables pulled through the split pipe.

4. The fire stop system of claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an alignment tab and a pocket, wherein the alignment tab is positioned in the pocket when the split pipe is closed to restrict lateral movement of the split pipe.

5. The fire stop system of claim 4, wherein the pocket has a smooth edge and the intumescent material is installed adjacent to the pocket, whereby the smooth edge of the pocket protects the intumescent material installed in the split pipe.

6. The fire stop system of claim 1, wherein the annulus plate has two identical semicircular halves, each half having a catch pocket at one end and a locking mechanism at an opposite end, wherein the catch pocket has an opening for engaging the locking mechanism.

7. The fire stop system of claim 6, wherein the locking mechanism has a plurality of tabs for engaging the catch pocket.

8. The fire stop system of claim 6, wherein the locking mechanism has a retaining tab, a locking tab and a stabilizing tab, wherein the retaining tab and the locking tab oppose each other and deflect into locking engagement with the catch pocket.

9. The fire stop system of claim 6, wherein each half of the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

10. The fire stop system of claim 1, wherein the annulus plate is a single circular member, wherein the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

11. The fire stop system of claim 1, wherein the hot sock has a foam strip, wherein the foam strip is positioned near the top of the hot sock, wherein the foam strip conforms to cables pulled through the hot sock, thereby blocking air flow between the hot sock and the cables.

12. A fire stop system with a pass through device installed in a structural opening, the fire stop system comprising:

a split pipe having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon for sealing the split pipe when exposed to elevated temperatures;

a foam wall gasket installed around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening, wherein the foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening;

an annulus plate covering the foam wall gasket, wherein the annulus plate is positioned around the split pipe at the structural opening;

a hot sock installed around the split pipe, wherein the hot sock has a base and a top; and

a spring ring secured to the base of the hot sock, wherein the spring ring secures the hot sock to the split pipe,

wherein the hot sock has a foam strip, wherein the foam strip is positioned near the top of the hot sock, wherein the foam strip conforms to cables pulled through the hot sock, thereby blocking air flow between the hot sock and the cables.

13. The fire stop system of claim 12, wherein the split pipe has two identical halves, each half having a latch along one side and a pocket along an opposite side, wherein the latch of one half of the split pipe snap fits into the pocket of the other half of the split pipe.

14. The fire stop system of claim 12, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an edge with a rolled hem for providing a smooth transition for cables pulled through the split pipe.

15. The fire stop system of claim 12, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an alignment tab and a pocket, wherein the alignment tab is positioned in the pocket when the split pipe is closed to restrict lateral movement of the split pipe.

16. The fire stop system of claim 15, wherein the pocket has a smooth edge and the intumescent material is installed adjacent to the pocket, whereby the smooth edge of the pocket protects the intumescent material installed in the split pipe.

17. The fire stop system of claim 12, wherein the annulus plate has two identical semicircular halves, each half having a catch pocket at one end and a locking mechanism at an opposite end, wherein the catch pocket has an opening for engaging the locking mechanism.

18. The fire stop system of claim 17, wherein the locking mechanism has a plurality of tabs for engaging the catch pocket.

19. The fire stop system of claim 17, wherein the locking mechanism has a retaining tab, a locking tab and a stabilizing tab, wherein the retaining tab and the locking tab oppose each other and deflect into locking engagement with the catch pocket.

20. The fire stop system of claim 17, wherein each half of the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

21. The fire stop system of claim 12, wherein the annulus plate is a single circular member, wherein the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

22. A fire stop system with a pass through device installed in a structural opening, the fire stop system comprising:

a split pipe having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon for sealing the split pipe when exposed to elevated temperatures, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an alignment tab and a pocket, wherein the alignment tab is positioned in the pocket when the split pipe is closed to restrict lateral movement of the split pipe, wherein the pocket has a smooth edge and the intumescent material is installed adjacent to the pocket, whereby the smooth edge of the pocket protects the intumescent material installed in the split pipe;

a foam wall gasket installed around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening, wherein the foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening; and

an annulus plate covering the foam wall gasket, wherein the annulus plate is positioned around the split pipe at the structural opening.

23. The fire stop system of claim 22, Wherein the split pipe has two identical halves, each half having a latch along one side and a pocket along an opposite side, wherein the latch of one half of the split pipe snap fits into the pocket of the other half of the split pipe.

24. The fire stop system of claim 22, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an edge with a rolled hem for providing a smooth transition for cables pulled through the split pipe.

25. The fire stop system of claim 22, wherein the annulus plate has two identical semicircular halves, each half having a catch pocket at one end and a locking mechanism at an opposite end, wherein the catch pocket has an opening for engaging the locking mechanism.

26. The fire stop system of claim 25, wherein the locking mechanism has a plurality of tabs for engaging the catch pocket.

27. The fire stop system of claim 25, wherein the locking mechanism has a retaining tab, a locking tab and a stabilizing tab, wherein the retaining tab and the locking tab oppose each other and deflect into locking engagement with the catch pocket.

28. The fire stop system of claim 25, wherein each half of the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

29. The fire stop system of claim 22, wherein the annulus plate is a single circular member, wherein the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

30. The fire stop system of claim 22, further comprising:

a hot sock installed around the split pipe, wherein the hot sock has a base and a top; and

a spring ring secured to the base of the hot sock, wherein the spring ring secures the hot sock to the split pipe.

31. A fire stop system with a pass through device installed in a structural opening, the fire stop system comprising:

a split pipe having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end have an intumescent material installed thereon for sealing the split pipe when exposed to elevated temperatures;

a foam wall gasket installed, around the split pipe adjacent the structural opening, wherein the foam wall gasket forms a contour to the structural opening blocking air flow between the split pipe and the opening; and

an annulus plate covering the foam wall gasket, wherein the annulus plate is positioned around the split pipe at the structural opening, wherein the annulus plate has two identical semicircular halves, each half having a catch pocket at one end and a locking mechanism at an opposite end, wherein the catch pocket has an opening for engaging the locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism has a retaining tab, a locking tab and a stabilizing tab, wherein the retaining tab and the locking tab oppose each other and deflect into locking engagement with the catch pocket.

32. The fire stop system of claim 31, wherein the split pipe has two identical halves, each half having a latch along one side and a pocket along an opposite side, wherein the latch of one half of the split pipe snap fits into the pocket of the other half of the split pipe.

33. The fire stop system of claim 31, wherein the first end and the second end of the split pipe have an edge with a rolled hem for providing a smooth transition for cables pulled through the split pipe.

34. The fire stop system of claim 31, wherein each half of the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

35. The fire stop system of claim 31, wherein the annulus plate is a single circular member, wherein the annulus plate has a plurality of outwardly extending tabs for receiving a fastener to secure the annulus plate to the split pipe.

36. The fire stop system of claim 31, further comprising:

a hot sock installed around the split pipe, wherein the hot sock has a base and a top; and

a spring ring secured to the base of the hot sock, wherein the spring ring secures the hot sock to the split pipe.