METHOD FOR PROTECTING A MOTOR VEHICLE AGAINST FIRE, AND VEHICLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

摘要

Method for protecting a moving motor vehicle against fire, the vehicle comprising at least one confined zone ( 1 ) comprising at least one inflammable member or element such as an engine compartment or a fuel tank, comprising a step for generating an inert gas consisting of nitrogen-enriched air and a step for diffusing an inert gas generated in the said inflammable confined zone(s) ( 1 ), characterized in that the inert gas generating step and the gas diffusing step are carried out permanently at least during the periods of use of the vehicle.