Industry Sponsored Senior Design Projects
Fire Hose Coupling Accessory
ACTION COUPLING
As the manufacturer of lightweight aluminum couplings, Action Coupling is working to make the work of
firefighters safer. They worked with students to create an attachable light/indication system that shows
firefighters the way to the engine via attachments to the company’s Liberator coupling.
Team Members: Robert Owen, Kyusang Ko, Alexis Eliot, Melissa Olt, Mark Reisenweaver,
Paul Feghalii
Advisor: Robin Ott
The Challenge
Design an indication system showing
firefighters a path to safety that can be
attached to current hose couplings.
The Goals
Brightness : > 40 lumens
Water proof : IP66
Temperature : 400+F
Product cost : < $5/each
Delivering a
successful project
could result in
increasing safety
features in a
dangerous industry.
Mark Reisenweaver
Weight : < 2 Ibs.
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