1986/6/25 中英大樓火警 空氣瓶壓力不足，吸入過多二氧化碳不支倒地。
1994/3/15 夏威夷按摩院火警 因氧氣瓶空氣含量不足而受困，被救出後送醫不治。
2021/6/30 喬友大樓防疫旅館火災 等待救援躲進無對外窗房間，氧氣瓶氧氣不足。
2024/5/27 新竹晴空匯 氣瓶耗盡發出求救訊號，救出後無生命跡象、送醫不治。
過去許多消防員在執行任務時因呼吸設備故障或未能及時感知自身生理狀態而陷入險境，甚至因此殉職。一些案例顯示，火場高壓又超負荷的環境，可能導致空氣瓶提早耗盡，根據情況，可能會有近兩倍的消耗量差異。而消防隊員在火場中，面罩有被油污覆蓋的風險，導致失去方向，而未能及時撤離，最終不幸犧牲。我們設計了一套彈出式系統，由數層聚醯亞胺模組組成，透過按壓面罩側面按鈕，卡榫一位移使模組間因壓力儲存的彈力釋放，自然彈出第一片，同時卡榫二隨之向前阻擋其餘模組。當視野被汙染時，重複此循環來保證視野清晰。
June 25, 1986 – Zhongying Building Fire: A firefighter collapsed after inhaling excessive carbon dioxide due to insufficient air cylinder pressure.
March 15, 1994 – Hawaii Massage Parlor Fire: A firefighter became trapped due to low oxygen levels in the air cylinder and was pronounced dead after being rescued.
June 30, 2021 – Joyu Building Quarantine Hotel Fire: A firefighter took refuge in a windowless room while awaiting rescue but suffered from oxygen depletion in the air cylinder.
May 27, 2024 – Hsinchu Sky Tower Fire: A firefighter’s air cylinder ran out, triggering a distress signal. They were found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
In the past, many firefighters have faced life-threatening situations—or even lost their lives—due to breathing equipment failures or the inability to detect their physiological conditions in time. High-pressure and overload environments in fire scenes can cause air cylinders to deplete prematurely, with consumption rates varying by up to twice depending on the situation. Furthermore, firefighters risk having their face masks covered by oil stains, leading to disorientation and the inability to evacuate in time, resulting in tragic outcomes.
To address these issues, we have designed a pop-up system composed of multiple polyimide modules. By pressing a button on the side of the face mask, the first latch shifts, releasing the elastic force stored under pressure between the modules, which automatically ejects the first layer. Simultaneously, a second latch moves forward to block the remaining modules. When the firefighter’s vision becomes obstructed, this cycle can be repeated to ensure a clear line of sight, enhancing safety and improving their ability to navigate hazardous environments.
