WO2024013626A1

WO2024013626A1 - Device, system and method for filling reusable containers

Info

Publication number: WO2024013626A1
Application number: PCT/IB2023/057042
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jorge ZABLUDOVSKY NERUBAY
Original assignee: Zabludovsky Nerubay Jorge
Priority date: 2022-07-12
Filing date: 2023-07-07
Publication date: 2024-01-18

Abstract

The invention relates to a device, system and method for filling reusable containers, which, in addition to allowing a dispensed quantity of liquid to be measured, also allows the dispensed quantity of liquid to be communicated to a cloud service, supply containers sent directly by the manufacturer to be used, and the supply containers to be prepared for reuse by the manufacturer, while also allowing connection to multiple devices; the device comprises a control module, at least one supply module, at least one mixing module, a first scanning module, and at least one dispensing module; the system comprises at least one device for filling the above-mentioned reusable containers, a cloud service, and at least one point of sale; wherein the cloud service communicates with the at least one device and with the at least one point of sale; and the device can operate in different operating modes, e.g. in a filling mode which performs a method for filling the containers, or in a cleaning mode which performs a method for cleaning same.

Description

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FILLING REUSABLE CONTAINERS

Technical sector

[0001] The present invention is related to devices and processes for handling liquids and filling containers, and more particularly is related to a device, system and process for filling reusable containers.

Previous technique

[0002] Recently, growing concern with the production of single-use plastics has led to multiple proposals to reduce plastic pollution. For example, it is possible to distribute products in bulk, which allows product manufacturers to save on packaging, labels, transportation costs, among others. At the same time, it contributes to the environment by reducing the amount of packaging used by the end user.

[0003] Manufacturers can distribute their products in concentrates, which reduces transportation costs due to the use of dilute solutions that are heavier and use a greater volume. These concentrates, before being offered to the end user, require being diluted in a mixture according to the manufacturer's specification, which can complicate their implementation in a store.

[0004] There are some examples of devices and processes for handling liquids and filling reusable containers, such as that described in patent US7571586 which describes a method and apparatus for cleaning, disinfecting and filling reusable containers in order to reduce non-biodegradable waste and environmental pollution. The method and apparatus allow a person or consumer to refill containers with any liquid dispensed by an apparatus such as a vending machine. The vending machine sanitizes the container before any fluid is dispensed into it. However, the method and apparatus of US7571586 do not describe the measurement of the filled amount of liquid, as well as the reporting of this filled amount. [0005] Additionally, US7284576 describes a container filling apparatus for filling a receiving container that is partially filled with an initial amount of a solution of a concentrate, and a diluent that includes a dispenser for discharging additional concentrate into the receiving container. , the dispenser is connected to a source of concentrate. A controller is connected to the concentrate dispenser, the controller is programmed to determine the amount of solution initially in the partially filled receiving container, and to discharge concentrate into the receiving container in an amount sufficient to provide a desired concentration of solution for a container. receiver filled with the solution. However, the container filling apparatus of US7284576 does not describe the measurement of a filled amount of liquid, as well as the communication of this filled amount.

[0006] Furthermore, patent application US20210023518 describes an automated machine for mixing and dispensing liquid detergents controlled remotely by control software connected to a server that updates product databases, which runs, together with other software to dispense and deliver liquid content and surfactant detergent with anionic and cationic surfactant chemicals as the base of its selected formulation of Genapol, sodium phenyl sulfonate and sodium lauryl sulfonate with preservatives such as formaldehyde and bactericides such as glutaraldehyde in a detergent mixture concentrated with water in a proportion between 30% and 40%; where said machine is manipulated with a touch screen that activates two types of injectors that send the product, to make the liquid mixture, to a static mixer or a dynamic mixer and said machine leads said mixed liquid to a tank of finished product to be dispensed through a filling mouth located on the front of a container-shaped casing. However, the automated machine of patent application US20210023518 does not disclose measuring a dispensed amount of liquid as well as communicating this dispensed amount.

[0007] As a consequence of the above, we have sought to eliminate the inconveniences presented by the devices and processes for handling liquids and filling containers currently used, developing a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows: measuring a dispensed amount of liquid, communicating the dispensed amount of liquid to a cloud service, using containers sent directly by the manufacturer, leaving the containers are ready for reuse by the manufacturer, and also allows connection with multiple devices.

technical problem

[0008] Taking into account the defects of the prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows measuring a dispensed amount of liquid.

[0009] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows the dispensed amount of liquid to be communicated to a cloud service.

[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows the use of containers shipped directly from the manufacturer.

[0011] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows the containers to be ready for reuse by the manufacturer.

[0012] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device, system and process for filling reusable containers that allows connection with multiple devices.

[0013] It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a cleaning process for the device for filling reusable containers that allows cleaning the system by removing remains of the concentrate and/or other residues thereof.

[0014] These and other objects are achieved by a device, system and process for filling reusable containers in accordance with the present invention. Brief description of the invention

[0015] To this end, a device has been invented for filling reusable containers that comprises: a control module; at least one supply module; at least one mixing module; a first scanning module; and at least one dispensing module; wherein the control module is configured to register an amount of mixture to be dispensed through the at least one dispensing module, activate the at least one dispensing module, and communicate the amount of dispensed mixture that passes through the at least one a dispensing module to a cloud service; wherein the at least one supply module is configured to receive a supply container that stores a first liquid, wherein the at least one mixing module is connected to the at least one supply module and the at least one module dispenser, and is further configured to produce the mixture; wherein the first scanning module is in communication with the control module, and wherein the at least one dispensing module is in communication with the control module and is further configured to: measure the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes to through it, and send the measurement record of the amount of mixture dispensed to the control module.

[0016] Another aspect of the invention contemplates a system for filling reusable containers that comprises: at least one device for filling reusable containers as described above; a cloud service; and at least one point of sale, where the cloud service is in communication with the at least one device for filling reusable containers and with the at least one point of sale.

[0017] Another aspect of the invention considers a process for filling reusable containers that comprises the steps of: a) scanning, by means of a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first code of a reusable container ; b) communicate and obtain from a cloud service, through a control module of the device, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scanning of the first code of the reusable container; c) positioning the reusable container to activate a dispensing module of the device; d) fill, using the dispensing module, the reusable container; e) measuring an amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; and f) communicating to the cloud service, through the control module, the amount of mixture that passes through the dispensing module.

[0018] Another aspect of the invention describes a cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers that comprises the steps of: a) providing a supply container that stores a first liquid in at least one supply module, in wherein the first liquid is a cleaner concentrate; b) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a cloud service that is in communication with a control module of the device; c) pouring the first liquid from the at least one supply module to the at least one mixing module; d) activating the at least one mixing module in such a way that the first liquid cleans it; e) passing the first liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and f) removing the first liquid from the device for filling reusable containers using the at least one dispensing module.

[0019] A further aspect of the invention describes a cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers comprising the steps of: a) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a service in the cloud that is in communication with a device control module; b) passing a second liquid through at least one supply module and through at least one mixing module, such that the second liquid cleans them; c) passing the second liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and d) removing the second liquid from the device for filling reusable containers by means of the at least one dispensing module, where the second liquid is water.

Brief description of the figures [0020] The novel aspects that are considered characteristic of the present invention will be established with particularity in the attached claims. However, some embodiments, characteristics and some objects and advantages thereof will be better understood in the detailed description, when read in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

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[0021] [Fig.l a] Fig. 1 a illustrates a right front perspective view of the device for filling reusable containers, in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.

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[0022] [Fig.l b] Fig. 1b illustrates a front elevation view of the device for filling reusable containers showing the interior of the device, in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.

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[0023] [Figs.2a-2c] Figs. 2a-2c illustrate diagrams of the processes related to the at least one mixer module.

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[0024] [Figs.3a-3b] Figs. 3a-3b illustrate a right front perspective view of the dispensing module in accordance with a specific embodiment of the present invention.

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[0025] Fig. 4 illustrates a diagram of the system for filling reusable containers, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.

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[0026] Fig. 5 illustrates a diagram of the process for filling reusable containers, in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. [0027] Fig. 6 illustrates a diagram of the process for filling reusable containers, in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

Description of some way of carrying out the invention

[0028] It has been found that directly transporting the containers with a first liquid represents a significant reduction in the carbon footprint for all the logistics involved with cleaning products since it is not necessary to transport the mixture contained in non-reusable containers, where each single-use container is labeled, wrapped in plastic, and placed on pallets.

[0029] Thus, in one aspect of the invention a device is described for filling reusable containers that comprises: a control module; at least one supply module; at least one mixing module; a first scanning module; and at least one dispensing module, wherein the control module is configured to register an amount of mixture to be dispensed by the at least one dispensing module, activate the at least one dispensing module, and communicate the amount of mixture dispensed passing through the at least one dispensing module to a cloud service, wherein the at least one supply module is configured to receive a supply container that stores a first liquid, wherein the at least one module The mixer is connected to the at least one supply module and the at least one dispensing module and is further configured to produce the mixture, wherein the first scanning module is in communication with the control module, and wherein the at least one At least one dispensing module is in communication with the control module and is further configured to: measure the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through it, and send the record of the measurement of the amount of mixture dispensed to the control module. [0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first scanning module is configured to scan a first code from the reusable container and send the scan to the control module. Additionally, the first scanning module comprises: a first scanner.

[0031] In another embodiment of the present invention, the control module may be additionally configured to: communicate to the cloud service the scan performed by the first scanning module of the first code of the reusable container; obtaining, through the cloud service, the amount of the mixture to be dispensed from content data for the reusable container obtained from scanning the first code of the reusable container; relating, through the cloud service and from the content data for the reusable container, the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; and controlling a power-on time of the at least one mixing module. Additionally, the control module may comprise: a third processor, a storage unit, and a power supply.

[0032] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the at least one supply module may be configured to supply the contents of the supply container into the mixing module and subsequently allow a second liquid to pass through its interior to pour a combination of any residue of the first liquid with the second liquid into the mixing module.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one mixing module may be additionally configured to: receive, from the at least one supply module, the first and second liquids and store them therein; producing the mixture from the first and second liquids; and sending the mixture to the dispensing module when the dispensing module is activated by the control module, wherein the mixture is sent in accordance with the amount of the mixture to be dispensed based on the content data obtained by scanning the first code of the reusable container. [0034] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the at least one dispensing module may be additionally configured to stop the passage of the mixture when it is no longer activated by the control module or when the amount of the mixture dispensed is measured. is equal to the amount of mixture to be dispensed.

[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one dispensing module may comprise: a first flow meter, a first switch, a first stop valve, an indicator, and a clamping mechanism; the first flow meter is configured to measure the amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; the first switch is configured to send an activation or deactivation signal to the control module according to a state of the switch, activated or deactivated; The first passage valve is configured to allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the control module based on the activation or deactivation signal of the first switch, and stop the passage of the mixture when the amount of the mixture dispensed measured by the first flowmeter is equal to the quantity to be dispensed; the indicator is configured to turn on when the control module relates the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; and the clamping mechanism is configured to secure a reusable container by its neck, this configuration allows the reusable container to be used of any size, since it does not restrict the space where the reusable container is placed. The first switch can operate in different ways to go to the activated state, for example, the first switch can be a proximity switch that is activated by the presence of a reusable container, the first switch can be a limit switch sensor that can be activated by pressing on it with a reusable container or a sliding plate. Preferably, the first switch is configured to slide beneath an outlet of the dispensing module, such that the first switch prevents draining of the mixture in the event of premature removal of the reusable container, and the first switch can direct the drained mixture. back to the mixer module or a waste module. Additionally, the device may comprise minus two dispensing modules, where each dispensing module provides a mixture related to a product, therefore, each dispensing module provides a different product. The device for filling reusable containers comprises between 1 to 100 dispensing modules.

[0036] In an optional embodiment of the present invention the device further comprises a waste module that is configured to receive from the first switch the mixture that drained from each dispensing module.

[0037] In another embodiment of the present invention, the device additionally comprises at least one intake module for a second liquid that is configured to: connect with the supply module, regulate the passage of the second liquid, measure a quantity of second dispensed liquid passing therethrough, and sending to the control module a record of a measurement of the amount of the second liquid dispensed.

[0038] The at least one intake module for a second liquid comprises a second flow meter, a second switch, and a second flow valve; the second flowmeter is configured to measure the amount of second liquid dispensed, and to send the record of measuring the amount of second liquid dispensed to the control module; the second switch is configured to activate the second stop valve to dispense the second liquid when it is activated, and stop the passage of the second liquid through the second stop valve when it is no longer activated; and the second passage valve is configured to allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the second switch. The device for filling reusable containers comprises between 1 to 100 intake modules.

[0039] Additionally, the at least one supply module comprises: a first nozzle and a second nozzle, and wherein the supply container comprises a supply container code; the first nozzle is configured to connect with the at least one mixing module; the second nozzle is configured to be connected to one of the at least one intake module; and the supply container code is configured to be read by a scanner of a portable device, the supply container code is related to container data in the cloud service, in where the supply container data may be a supply container number, a date, time, batch, filling location, amount of ideal liquid to generate the mixture, and any other information required from the manufacturer. The device for filling reusable containers comprises between 1 to 100 supply modules.

[0040] The supply container code of the supply container in one of the at least one supply module is read by the portable device and is sent to the cloud service, where the cloud service communicates an amount of ideal liquid to the control module, when the second switch is activated in the intake module where the corresponding supply module was connected, it begins to pass the second liquid through the intake module to the supply container in the corresponding supply module, When the amount of second liquid dispensed is equal to the ideal amount of liquid, the second switch is deactivated which causes the second flow valve to be deactivated and the second liquid to stop flowing. After passing the second liquid through the supply container into the corresponding supply module, the supply container is ready to be shipped back to the manufacturer because it does not contain any residue of the first liquid.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one mixing module comprises: a mixing element, a mixing valve, and a level sensor; the mixing element is configured to stir the first liquid and the second liquid to produce the mixture; the mixing valve is configured to allow passage of liquid when the mixing element mixes the first liquid with the second liquid to produce the mixture; The level sensor is configured to measure the level of the mixture, and send a predetermined vacuum signal to the control module when the mixing module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling. The turn-on time of the at least one mixing module is related to the supply container data of the supply container code of each supply container in the at least one supply module that supplied the first liquid. When the level sensor sends the predetermined vacuum signal to the control module, the dispense module corresponding to the mixer module is deactivated until the mixer module has mixing again, and the control module sends a vacuum alert signal to the cloud service; The cloud service communicates with a portable device to notify that one of the at least one mixer module requires refilling. Preferably, the mixing element may be a recirculating pump. The device for filling reusable containers comprises between 1 to 100 mixer modules.

[0042] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first code of the reusable container can be a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card, among others.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, the container code can be a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card, among others.

[0044] Additionally, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first liquid is, and is not limited to, a concentrated liquid, preferably the concentrated liquid is a concentrated liquid of cleaning product, a concentrated liquid of personal cleaning product, among others. In a preferred embodiment, the concentrated cleaning product liquid is selected and not limited to the group consisting of a detergent concentrate, a cleaner concentrate, a softener concentrate, a disinfectant concentrate, among others; In an even more preferred embodiment, the concentrated cleaning liquid is used to clean the reusable container filling device. In one embodiment, the concentrated personal cleaning product liquid is selected and not limited to the group consisting of shampoo, body soap, body gel, conditioner, mouthwash, among others.

[0045] In another embodiment, the second liquid may be a solvent liquid, in a preferred embodiment the second liquid is water.

[0046] In another embodiment, the amount of ideal liquid refers to the amount of the second liquid necessary to dilute the first liquid and obtain commercial characteristics of the products, in a preferred embodiment, the amount of ideal liquid is indicated by the manufacturer, so the ideal amount of liquid may vary depending on the product. [0047] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mixture is a uniform mixture.

[0048] In another embodiment of the present invention, the portable device can be: a smart cell phone, a tablet, a computer, among others.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device for filling reusable containers may be adapted to a conventional product shelf, and additionally comprises at least one shelf module for placing at least one reusable container. In one aspect of the invention, a system for filling reusable containers is described, comprising: at least one device for filling reusable containers as described above; a cloud service; and at least one point of sale, wherein the cloud service is in communication with the at least one device and with the at least one point of sale.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cloud service in turn comprises a cloud service processor and a database; wherein the cloud service processor is in communication with the database, with each device for filling reusable containers and with the at least one point of sale, the cloud service processor is configured to communicate and receive data from the database; receiving the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through each dispensing module of each device; receiving the scan data of the first code of the reusable container made by the scanning module of each device; sending the amount of the mixture to be dispensed from content data for a reusable container according to scanning the first code of the reusable container to the corresponding dispensing module of the corresponding device; receiving the scanning data of the first code of the reusable container made by a scanner of at least one point of sale corresponding to each point of sale; and send status data according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container to each point of sale; wherein the database is configured to store the content data and status data of at least one reusable container, send and receive data from the cloud service processor. [0051] In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one point of sale comprises: a processor of the at least one point of sale and a scanner of the at least one point of sale; wherein the processor of the at least one point of sale is configured to: communicate a scan performed by the scanner of the at least one point of sale of a second code of the reusable container to an external service and of the first code of the reusable container to the cloud service, receive control data of the point of sale according to the scan of the second code of the reusable container through the external service, receive the status data according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container through the service in the cloud; wherein the scanner of the at least one point of sale is in communication with the processor of the at least one point of sale and is configured to: scan the second reusable container code and the first reusable container code, and send the scans to the processor of at least one point of sale.

[0052] Additionally, in an embodiment of the present invention, the reusable container in turn comprises: the first and second code of the reusable container, where the first code of the reusable container is linked to the content data and the status data , and the second code of the reusable container is linked to point of sale control data. Furthermore, each reusable container is related to a mixture through content data, such that each reusable container can only be filled with the mixture that corresponds to the manufacturer that produced it. Preferably, the relationship between each reusable container with its corresponding mixture is stored in the content data and is communicated by the cloud service to one of the at least one device or to one of the at least one point of sale.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system for filling reusable containers comprises between 1 to 500,000 devices for filling reusable containers. Additionally, the system can comprise from 1 to 500,000 points of sale. [0054] In another embodiment of the present invention, the second code of the reusable container can be a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card, among others.

[0055] In another embodiment of the present invention, the content data may have the following characteristics: reusable container number, item code "SKU", product name, relationship of the reusable container with a corresponding mixture, among others. The cloud service is further configured to record in the content data the following characteristics: a date, time and location of the upload to the device; and to relate a batch of the mixture with which the reusable container was loaded with the content data. Additionally, the status data may indicate whether the reusable container has been purchased previously. The second reusable container code may be a standard code used by product manufacturers to identify the products, so data that may be related to the second reusable container code is defined as point-of-sale control data. There are currently various external services from which point of sale control data related to the second code can be obtained, which can function for the implementation of the present invention and their selection is clear for any technician in the field due to that are compatible with the operation of the system. These point-of-sale control data related to the second code can be obtained directly from the cloud service.

[0056] Additionally, in one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one point of sale may be any device that is configured to handle transactions.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the database may comprise a database of at least one container, a database of at least one reusable container, and a database of at least one mixing element.

[0058] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cloud service can be selected from the group that comprises: a cluster of servers, at least one server, an online platform, among others. [0059] In one aspect of the invention, a process for filling reusable containers is described that comprises the steps of: a) scanning, by means of a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first code of a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service, through a control module of the device, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) positioning the reusable container to activate a dispensing module of the device; d) fill, using the dispensing module, the reusable container; e) measuring an amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; and f) communicating to the cloud service, through the control module, the amount of dispensed mixture that passes through the dispensing module.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present invention, the step of b) communicating and obtaining from the cloud service an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scanning of the first code of the container reusable additionally comprises the steps of: i. measuring, by means of a level sensor, the level of the mixture in the at least one mixing module; Yo. sending a predetermined empty signal if the level sensor detects that the at least one mixer module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling; Yo. deactivate the dispenser module corresponding to the mixer module from which the predetermined vacuum signal was sent; iv. sending a vacuum alert signal to the cloud service through the control module; and V. notifying, via the cloud service, a portable device that a mixer module of the at least one mixer module requires refilling; and I saw. repeat steps i. to v.

[0061] Additionally, step b) communicating and obtaining from the cloud service an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container comprises the step of: activating the dispensing module corresponding to the mixing module from which the predetermined empty signal was sent when the level sensor detects that the at least one mixing module is full. [0062] In another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the process comprises the steps of: a) scanning, using a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first code of a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service, through a control module, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) turning on an indicator when the control module relates the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; d) place a reusable container to activate a first switch; e) fill the reusable container using the dispensing module; f) measuring an amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; g) deactivate the indicator when the reusable container is dispensed with the corresponding amount of the mixture to be dispensed; and h) communicating the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through the dispensing module to the cloud service through the control module.

[0063] In another aspect of the invention, a cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers is described, comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one supply container, which stores a first liquid, in at least minus a supply module, wherein the first liquid is a cleaner concentrate; b) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a cloud service that is in communication with a control module of the device; c) pouring the first liquid from the supply module to at least one mixing module; d) activating the at least one mixing module in such a way that the first liquid cleans it; e) passing the first liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and f) removing the first liquid from the device for filling reusable containers using the at least one dispensing module.

[0064] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the cleaning process of the device for filling reusable containers that additionally comprises passing a second liquid through the at least one mixing device; wherein the at least one mixing device mixes the first liquid with the second liquid, and wherein the second liquid is water.

[0065] In another embodiment of the invention, the process of cleaning the device for filling reusable containers further comprising passing the second liquid through the at least one mixing device after the first liquid has been removed by the at least one dispensing module.

[0066] In a further aspect of the invention, a cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers is described, comprising the steps of: a) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a service. in the cloud that is in communication with a device control module; b) passes a second liquid through at least one supply module and at least one mixing module, such that the second liquid cleans them; c) passing the second liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and d) removing the second liquid from the device for filling reusable containers by means of the at least one dispensing module, where the second liquid is water.

[0067] Referring now to Figs. 1 a and 1 b, which illustrate a device for filling reusable containers 1000 comprising: a control module 1100; at least one supply module 1200; at least one mixer module 1300; a first scanning module 1400; and at least one dispensing module 1500, wherein the control module 1100 is configured to register an amount of mixture to be dispensed by the at least one dispensing module 1500, activate the at least one dispensing module 1500, and communicate the quantity of dispensed mixture that passes through the at least one dispensing module 1500 to a cloud service 2100, wherein the at least one supply module 1200 is configured to receive a supply container that stores a first liquid, in wherein the at least one mixing module 1300 is connected to the at least one supply module 1200 and at least one dispensing module 1500 and is configured to produce the mixture, wherein the first scanning module 1400 is in communication with the control module 1100, and where the At least one dispenser module 1500 is in communication with the control module and is configured to: measure the amount of dispensed mixture passing through it, and send the record of the measurement of the amount of dispensed mixture to the control module 1100.

[0068] Additionally, Figs. 1a and 1 b illustrate as an example that the device for filling reusable containers 1000 can be adapted to a conventional product shelf, and additionally comprises at least one shelf module 1700 for placing at least one reusable container. Fig. 1 illustrates as an example the conventional product shelf with open doors that allow access to the interior of the shelf, where some modules of the device 1000 are located.

[0069] Fig. 2a illustrates one embodiment of the device that further comprises at least one intake module for a second liquid 1600 that is configured to: connect with the supply module 1200, regulate the passage of the second liquid, measure a amount of second liquid dispensed passing therethrough, and sending to the control module 1100 a record of a measurement of the amount of the second liquid dispensed. Additionally, the at least one intake module for a second liquid 1600 comprises a second flowmeter 1610, a second switch (not shown), and a second flow valve 1630; the second flowmeter 1610 is configured to measure the amount of second liquid dispensed, and to send the record of the measurement of the amount of second liquid dispensed to the control module 1100; the second switch is configured to activate the second stop valve 1630 to dispense the second liquid when it is activated, and stop the passage of the second liquid through the second stop valve 1630 when it is no longer activated; and the second passage valve 1630 is configured to allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the second switch. Additionally, the at least one supply module 1200 comprises: a first nozzle 1210, a second nozzle 1220, and the supply container comprises a supply container code (not shown); the first nozzle 1210 is configured to connect with the at least one mixing module 1300; the second nozzle 1220 is configured to be connected to one of the at least one intake module; and the container code supply is configured to be read by a scanner of a handheld device, the supply container code is related to container data in the cloud service, where the supply container data may be a container number, a date, time, batch, filling location, ideal amount of liquid to generate the mixture and any other information required from the manufacturer.

[0070] Referring now to Fig. 2b, which illustrates at least one mixing module 1300 comprising: a mixing element 1310, a mixing valve 1320, and a level sensor (not shown); the mixing element 1310 is configured to stir the first liquid and the second liquid to produce the mixture; the mixing valve 1320 is configured to allow the passage of liquid when the mixing element 1310 mixes the first liquid with the second liquid to produce the mixture; The level sensor is configured to measure the level of the mixture, and send a predetermined vacuum signal to the control module when the mixing module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling.

[0071] Additionally, Fig. 2c illustrates the at least one dispensing module 1500 comprising: a first flow meter 1510, a first switch (not shown), a first stop valve 1530, an indicator (not shown), and a clamping mechanism (not shown); the first flowmeter 1510 is configured to measure the amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispenser module 1500; the first switch is configured to: send an activation or deactivation signal to the control module 1100 according to a state of the switch, activated or deactivated; The first passage valve 1530 is configured to: allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the control module 1100 based on the activation or deactivation signal of the first switch, and stop the passage of the mixture when the amount of the dispensed mixture measured by the first flowmeter is equal to the quantity to be dispensed; and the indicator is configured to turn on when the control module 1100 matches the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module. [0072] Referring now to Figs. 3a and 3b, illustrate an example of the dispensing module 1500 where the clamping mechanism 1550 is configured to fix the reusable container 4000 by its neck, this configuration allows the reusable container 4000 to be used of any size, since it does not restrict the space where it is placed. places the reusable container 4000. Additionally, the first switch 1520 is configured to: slide under an outlet 1501 of the dispensing module 1500, such that the first switch 1520 prevents runoff of the mixture in the event of premature removal of the reusable container 4000, and the first switch 1520 can direct the drained mixture back to the mixer module 1300 or to a waste module 1800. Specifically, Fig. 3a illustrates the dispensing module 1500 when it is not activated by a reusable container 4000, and Fig. 3b illustrates the dispensing module 1500 when activated by a reusable container 4000.

[0073] Fig. 4 illustrates a system for filling reusable containers 2000 comprising: at least one device for filling reusable containers 1000 as described above; a cloud service 2100; and at least one point of sale 3000, wherein the cloud service 2100 is in communication with the at least one device 1000 and with the at least one point of sale 3000. Additionally, Fig. 4 illustrates that The cloud service 2100 in turn comprises: a cloud service processor 2110 and a database 2120; wherein the cloud service processor 2110 is in communication with the database 2120, with each reusable container filling device 1000 and with the at least one point of sale 3000, the cloud service processor 2110 is configured to: communicate and receive data from the database 2120, receive the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through each dispensing module 1500 of each device 1000, receive the scan data of the first code of the reusable container 4100 performed by the scanning module 1400 of each device 1000, sending the amount of the mixture to be dispensed from content data for a reusable container 4000 according to the scanning of the first code of the reusable container 41000 to the corresponding dispensing module 1500 of the corresponding device 1000 , receive the scan data of the first code of the reusable container 4100 performed by a scanning at least one point of sale 3200 corresponding to each point of sale 3000, and sending status data according to the scan of the first code 4100 of the reusable container to each point of sale 3000; wherein the database 2120 is configured to: store the content data and status data of at least one reusable container 4000, send and receive data from the cloud service processor 2110. Additionally, Fig. 4 illustrates that the at least one point of sale 3000 comprises: a processor of the at least one point of sale 3100 and a scanner of the at least one point of sale 3200; wherein the processor of the at least one point of sale 3200 is configured to: communicate a scan performed by the scanner of the at least one point of sale 3200 of a second code of the reusable container 4200 to an external service 2200 and of the first code from the reusable container 4100 to the cloud service 2100, receive control data from the point of sale according to the scan of the second code of the reusable container 4200 through the external service 2200, receive the status data according to the scan of the first code from the reusable container 4100 through the cloud service 2100; wherein the scanner of the at least one point of sale 3200 is in communication with the processor of the at least one point of sale 3100 and is configured to: scan the second code of the reusable container 4200 and the first code of the reusable container 4100, and sending the scans to the processor of the at least one point of sale 3100. Additionally, the reusable container 4000 in turn comprises: the first 4100 and second code of the reusable container 4200, where the first code of the reusable container 4100 is linked to the content data and the status data, and the second code of the reusable container 4200 is linked to point of sale control data.

[0074] It is important to note that the embodiments of the device for filling reusable containers can operate in different modes of operation, for example, the device for filling reusable containers can operate in a filling mode that carries out a process to filling containers. Also, the device for filling reusable containers of the present invention can operate in a cleaning mode that carries out a process for cleaning it. [0075] Now, Fig. 5 illustrates a process for filling reusable containers 5100 that comprises the steps of: a) scanning 5110, by means of a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first code of a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service 5120, through a control module of the device, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) positioning the reusable container 5130 to activate a dispensing module of the device; d) filling 5140, using the dispensing module, the reusable container; e) measuring an amount of dispensed mixture 5150 passing through the dispensing module; and f) communicating to the cloud service 5160, via the control module, the amount of dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module.

[0076] Furthermore, Fig. 5 illustrates that the step of b) communicating and obtaining from the cloud service 5120 a dispensing amount of content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container Additionally, it includes the steps of: i. measuring 5121, by means of a level sensor, the level of the mixture in the at least one mixing module; Yo. Send a predetermined empty signal 5122 if the level sensor detects that the at least one mixer module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling; Yo. Deactivate the corresponding dispenser module 5123 to the mixer module from which the default vacuum signal was sent; iv. Send a vacuum alert signal 5124 to the cloud service through the control module; and V. notifying, via the cloud service, a portable device 5125 that a mixer module of the at least one mixer module requires refilling; and I saw. Perform steps i 5121 to v again. 5125.

[0077] Furthermore, Fig. 5 illustrates that the step of b) communicating and obtaining from the cloud service 5120 an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code It additionally comprises the step of: activating the corresponding dispensing module 5126 to the mixing module from which the signal was sent default empty when the level sensor detects that at least one mixer module is full.

[0078] Referring now to Fig. 6, which illustrates an alternative process for filling reusable containers 5200 comprising the steps of: a) scanning 5210, using a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers , a first code for a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service 5220, through a control module, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) turning on an indicator when the control module relates 5230 the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; d) placing a reusable container 5240 to activate a first switch; e) filling the reusable container 5241 using the dispensing module; f) measuring an amount of dispensed mixture 5250 passing through the dispensing module; g) deactivate indicator 5260 when the reusable container is dispensed with the corresponding amount of the mixture to be dispensed; and h) communicating the amount of dispensed mixture 5270 passing through the dispensing module to the cloud service via the control module.

[0079] The present invention will be better understood from the following examples, which are presented solely for illustrative purposes to allow a full understanding of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, without implying that there are no other embodiments. Illustrated ideas that can be put into practice based on the detailed description above.

Examples

[0080] EXAMPLE 1

[0081] The interaction of a consumer with the reusable container filling system 2000 is described below: the consumer selects a reusable container 4000 from a shelf where the reusable container filling device 1000 is located; the consumer scans the first code 4100 of the reusable container 4000 through the first scanning module 1400; the consumer places the reusable container 4000 in the dispensing module 1500 where the indicator was turned on and activates the first switch 1520 to begin filling the reusable container 4000; Once filling is complete, the consumer removes the reusable container 4000 from the dispensing module 1500 and can go directly to the point of sale 3000 to be charged for the product; and the person in charge of the point of sale 3000 scans the second code of the reusable container 4200 using the scanner 3200 of the point of sale 3000, the point of sale 3000 instructs him to scan the first code of the reusable container 4100, and once scanned, The point of sale 3000 indicates an amount to be charged for the reusable container 4000 according to the status data related to the first code of the reusable container 4100 and according to the control data of the point of sale related to the second code of the reusable container 4200 for the mixture that was dispensed into reusable container 4000.

[0082] Additionally, it is possible that the customer has purchased the reusable container 4000 on a previous occasion, in this case, when the person in charge of the point of sale 3000 scans the second code of the reusable container 4200, the point of sale 3000 will indicates that you scan the first code of the reusable container 4100, and once scanned, it indicates that the reusable container 4000 was previously paid based on the status data related to the first code of the reusable container 4100 and an amount to be charged for the mixture is indicated according to the point of sale control data related to the second code of the reusable container 4200.

[0083] It is possible that the consumer is presented with an old reusable container that was acquired prior to the implementation of the reusable containers 4000, this does not present a problem since it is possible to place the first code of the reusable container 4100 in the old reusable container to enable it in the use of system 2000, converting it into a reusable container 4000, allowing the customer to use the device for filling reusable containers 1000 as described above; in this case when the person in charge of the point of sale 3000 scans the second code of the reusable container 4200, the point of sale 3000 tells him to scan the first code of the reusable container 4100, and once scanned, it indicates that the reusable container 4000 was previously paid according to the status data related to the first code of the reusable container 4100 and an amount to be charged for the mixture dispensed according to the data point of sale control codes related to the second code of the reusable container 4200.

[0084] System 2000 has a simple implementation since it considers that it is possible to use old reusable containers and simplifies the process for consumers since they only need to present the reusable container 4000 to the device 1000 and to the point of sale 3000. Additionally, the 1000 device allows preparation of the mixture on site, simplifying the process for the manufacturer and seller.

[0085] In accordance with the above, it can be seen that a device, system and process for filling reusable containers has been designed to allow data related to the delivery of the mixture to be sent, to allow the use of containers sent directly by the manufacturer. , to allow the containers to be made ready for reuse by the manufacturer, and to allow connection with multiple devices, and it will be evident to any person skilled in the art that the embodiments of the device, system and process for filling reusable containers as described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, are only illustrative and not limiting of the present invention, since numerous considerable changes in its details are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0086] Therefore, the present invention should not be considered as restricted except as required by the prior art and by the scope of the attached claims, i

Claims

Claims Having described the present invention as above, it is considered novel and, therefore, what is contained in the following is claimed as property.

[Claim 1] i A device for filling reusable containers characterized in that it comprises: a control module; at least one supply module; at least one mixing module; a first scanning module; and at least one dispensing module, wherein the control module is configured to register an amount of a mixture to be dispensed by the at least one dispensing module, activate the at least one dispensing module, and communicate the amount of the mixture. dispensed mixture passing through the at least one dispensing module to a cloud service, wherein the at least one supply module is configured to receive a supply container that stores a first liquid, wherein the at least a mixing module is connected to the at least one supply module and the at least one dispensing module, and is configured to produce the mixture, wherein the first scanning module is in communication with the control module, and wherein the at least one dispensing module is in communication with the control module and is configured to dispense the mixture when activated by the control module, measure the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through it, and send the measurement of the amount of mixture dispensed to the control module for recording.

[Claim 2] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the first scanning module is configured to scan a first code of the reusable container and send the scan to the control module.

[Claim 3] The device according to claim 2, further characterized in that the control module is configured additionally to: communicate to the cloud service the scan performed by the first scanning module of the first code of the reusable container; obtaining, through the cloud service, the amount of the mixture to be dispensed from content data for the reusable container obtained from scanning the first code of the reusable container; relating, through the cloud service and from the content data for the reusable container, the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; and controlling a power-on time of the at least one mixing module.

[Claim 4] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the control module comprises: a processor, a storage unit and a power source.

[Claim 5] The device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the at least one supply module is further configured to supply the contents of the supply container into the mixing module and subsequently pass a second liquid through inside to pour a combination of any residue of the first liquid with the second liquid into the mixing module.

[Claim 6] The device according to claim 5, further characterized in that the at least one mixing module is further configured to: receive, from the at least one supply module, the first and second liquids and store them therein ; producing the mixture from the first and second liquids; and sending the mixture to the dispensing module when the dispensing module is activated by the control module, wherein the mixture is sent in accordance with the amount of the mixture to be dispensed based on the content data obtained by scanning the first code of the reusable container.

[Claim 7] The device according to claim 6, further characterized in that the at least one dispensing module is further configured to stop the passage of the mixture when it is no longer activated by the control module or when the amount of the mixture dispensed measure is equal to the amount of mixture to be dispensed.

[Claim 8] The device according to claim 7, further characterized in that the at least one dispensing module comprises: a first flow meter, a first switch, a first stop valve, an indicator, and a clamping mechanism; the first flow meter is configured to measure the amount of the dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; the first switch is configured to: send an activation or deactivation signal to the control module according to a state of the switch, activated or deactivated; The first passage valve is configured to: allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the control module based on the activation or deactivation signal of the first switch, and stop the passage of the mixture when the amount of the dispensed mixture measured by the first flowmeter is equal to the amount of mixture to be dispensed; the indicator is configured to turn on when the control module relates the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; and the clamping mechanism is configured to secure the reusable container by its neck.

[Claim 9] The device according to claim 8, further characterized in that the first switch is configured to slide under an outlet of the dispensing module to prevent runoff of the mixture in case of premature removal of the reusable container, and to direct the mixture that drained back to the mixer module or a waste module.

[Claim 10] The device according to claim 9, further characterized in that the waste module is configured to receive from the first switch the mixture that drained from each dispensing module.

[Claim 11] The device according to claim 7, further characterized in that the device comprises at least two dispensing modules, wherein each dispensing module provides a mixture related to a product, and wherein each dispensing module provides a different product.

[Claim 12] The device according to claim 5, further characterized in that it additionally comprises at least one intake module for the second liquid that is configured to: connect with the at least one supply module, regulate the passage of the second liquid, measuring an amount of second liquid dispensed passing therethrough, and sending to the control module a record of a measurement of the amount of second liquid dispensed.

[Claim 13] The device according to claim 12, further characterized in that the at least one intake module for the second liquid comprises a second flow meter, a second switch, and a second flow valve; the second flowmeter is configured to measure the amount of second liquid dispensed, and to send the record of measuring the amount of second liquid dispensed to the control module; the second switch is configured to activate the second stop valve to dispense the second liquid when it is activated, and stop the passage of the second liquid through the second stop valve when it is no longer activated; and the second passage valve is configured to allow and interrupt the passage of the mixture as indicated by the second switch.

[Claim 14] The device according to claim 13, further characterized in that the at least one supply module comprises: a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and wherein the supply container comprises a supply container code; the first nozzle is configured to connect with the at least one mixing module; the second nozzle is configured to be connected to one of the at least one intake module; and the supply container code is configured to be read by a scanner of a wearable device, the supply container code is related to supply container data in the cloud service, where the supply container data is a supply container number, a date, time, batch, filling location, and ideal amount of liquid to generate the mixture.

[Claim 15] The device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the code of the supply container of the one of the at least one supply module is read by the portable device and is sent to the cloud service, where the service in the cloud it communicates an ideal amount of liquid to the control module; when the second switch is activated in the intake module where the corresponding supply module was connected, the second liquid begins to pass through the intake module to the corresponding supply module; When the amount of second liquid dispensed is equal to the ideal amount of liquid, the second switch is deactivated which causes the second flow valve to be deactivated and the second liquid to stop flowing.

[Claim 16] The device according to claim 15, further characterized in that the passage of the second liquid through the corresponding supply module removes any residue of the first liquid from the supply module and the corresponding supply container.

[Claim 17] The device according to claim 15, further characterized in that the portable device is: a smart cell phone, a tablet, or a computer.

[Claim 18] The device according to claim 15, further characterized in that the at least one mixing module comprises: a mixing element, a mixing valve, and a level sensor; the mixing element is configured to stir the first liquid and the second liquid to produce the mixture; the mixing valve is configured to allow passage of liquid when the mixing element mixes the first liquid with the second liquid to produce the mixture; The level sensor is configured to measure the level of the mixture, and send a predetermined vacuum signal to the control module when the mixer module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling.

[Claim 19] The device according to claim 18, further characterized in that the ignition time of the at least one mixer module is related to the container data of the code of the supply container of the supply container of each supply module that supplied the first liquid and the second liquid.

[Claim 20] The device according to claim 18, further characterized in that, when the level sensor sends the predetermined vacuum signal to the control module, the dispensing module corresponding to the mixing module is deactivated until the mixing module again has mixing, and the control module sends a vacuum alert signal to the cloud service; The cloud service communicates with a portable device to notify that one of the at least one mixer module requires refilling.

[Claim 21] The device according to claim 18, further characterized in that the mixing element is a recirculating pump.

[Claim 22] The device according to claim 2, further characterized in that the first code of the reusable container is a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card.

[Claim 23] The device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the container code is a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card.

[Claim 24] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the first liquid is a concentrated liquid.

[Claim 25] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the first liquid is a cleaner concentrate.

[Claim 26] The device according to claim 5, further characterized in that the second liquid is water.

[Claim 27] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the mixture is a uniform mixture.

[Claim 28] The device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the device for filling reusable containers is adapted to a conventional product shelf, and additionally comprises at least one shelf module for placing at least one container reusable.

[Claim 29] A system for filling reusable containers characterized in that it comprises: at least one device for filling reusable containers in accordance with claim 1; a cloud service; and at least one point of sale, wherein the cloud service is in communication with the at least one device and with the at least one point of sale.

[Claim 30] The system according to claim 28, further characterized in that the cloud service in turn comprises: a cloud service processor and a database; wherein the cloud service processor is in communication with the database, with each device for filling reusable containers and with at least one point of sale, the cloud service processor is configured to: communicate and receive data from the database, receive the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through each dispensing module of each device, receive the scanning data of the first code of the reusable container made by the scanning module of each device, send the amount of the mixture to be dispensed from content data for a reusable container according to the scanning of the first code of the reusable container for the corresponding dispensing module of the corresponding device, receiving the scanning data of the first code of the reusable container carried out by a scanner of at least one point of sale corresponding to each point of sale, and sending status data according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container to each point of sale; wherein the database is configured to: store the content data and status data of at least one reusable container, send and receive data from the cloud service processor.

[Claim 31] The system according to claim 29, further characterized in that the at least one point of sale comprises: a processor of the at least one point of sale and a scanner of the at least minus one point of sale; wherein the processor of the at least one point of sale is configured to: communicate a scan performed by the scanner of the at least one point of sale of a second code of the reusable container to an external service and of the first code of the reusable container to the cloud service, receive control data of the point of sale according to the scan of the second code of the reusable container through the external service, receive the status data according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container through the service in the cloud; wherein the scanner of the at least one point of sale is in communication with the processor of the at least one point of sale and is configured to: scan the second reusable container code and the first reusable container code, and send the scans to the processor of at least one point of sale.

[Claim 32] The system according to claim 30, further characterized in that the reusable container in turn comprises: the first and second code of the reusable container, wherein the first code of the reusable container is linked to the content data and the status data, and the second code of the reusable container is linked to point of sale control data.

[Claim 33] The system according to claim 31, further characterized in that each reusable container is related to a mixture through content data, such that each reusable container is only filled with the mixture that corresponds to the manufacturer that produced it. .

[Claim 34] The system according to claim 32, further characterized in that the relationship between each reusable container with its corresponding mixture is stored in the content data, and is communicated by the cloud service to one of the at least one device or at least one point of sale.

[Claim 35] The system according to claim 30, further characterized in that the second code of the reusable container is a barcode, a QR code or an RFID card.

[Claim 36] The system according to claim 29, further characterized in that the content data has the following characteristics: reusable container number, item code "SKU", product name, and relationship of the reusable container with a corresponding mixture .

[Claim 37] The system according to claim 35, further characterized in that the cloud service is further configured to record in the content data the following characteristics: a date, time and location of the upload to the device; and to relate a batch of the mixture with which the reusable container was loaded with the content data.

[Claim 38] The system according to claim 29, further characterized in that the status data indicates whether the reusable container has been previously purchased.

[Claim 39] The system according to claim 30, further characterized in that the point of sale control data related to the second code of the reusable container is obtained directly from the cloud service.

[Claim 40] The system according to claim 29, further characterized in that the database comprises: a database of the at least one container to be placed in the at least one supply module, a database of at least one reusable container, and a database of at least one mixing module.

[Claim 41] The system according to claim 28, further characterized in that the cloud service is selected from the group comprising: a cluster of servers, at least one server, or an online platform.

[Claim 42] A process for filling reusable containers comprising the steps of: a) scanning, by means of a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first reusable container code of a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service, through a control module of the device, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) positioning the reusable container to activate a dispensing module of the device; d) fill, using the dispensing module, the reusable container; e) measuring an amount of the dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; and f) communicating to the cloud service, through the control module, the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through the dispensing module.

[Claim 43] 43. The process according to claim 41, further characterized in that the step of b) communicating and obtaining from the cloud service an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to Scanning the first code of the reusable container additionally comprises the steps of: i. measuring, by means of a level sensor, the level of the mixture in the at least one mixing module; Yo. sending a predetermined empty signal if the level sensor detects that the at least one mixer module is empty or reaches a predetermined level and requires refilling; Yo. deactivate the dispenser module corresponding to the mixer module of the which the default empty signal was sent; iv. sending a vacuum alert signal to the cloud service through the control module; v. notifying, via the cloud service, a portable device that a mixer module of the at least one mixer module requires refilling; and I saw. repeat steps i. to v.

[Claim 44] The process according to claim 42, further characterized in that it further comprises the step of: activating the dispensing module corresponding to the mixing module from which the predetermined vacuum signal was sent when the level sensor detects that the at least a mixer module is full, and stop performing steps i. to v.

[Claim 45] A process for filling reusable containers comprising the steps of: a) scanning, by means of a scanning module of a device for filling reusable containers, a first reusable container code of a reusable container; b) communicating and obtaining from a cloud service, through a control module, an amount of the mixture to be dispensed from the content data for the reusable container according to the scan of the first code of the reusable container; c) turning on an indicator when the control module relates the first code of the reusable container with the mixture corresponding to a dispensing module of the at least one dispensing module; d) place a reusable container to activate a first switch; e) fill the reusable container using the dispensing module; f) measuring an amount of the dispensed mixture passing through the dispensing module; g) deactivate the indicator when the reusable container is dispensed with the corresponding amount of the mixture to be dispensed; and h) communicating the amount of the dispensed mixture that passes through the dispensing module to the cloud service through the control module.

[Claim 46] A cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one supply container that stores a first liquid in at least one supply module, wherein the First liquid is a cleaner concentrate; b) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a cloud service that is in communication with a control module of the device; c) pouring the first liquid from the supply module to at least one mixing module; d) activating the at least one mixing module in such a way that the first liquid cleans it; e) passing the first liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and f) removing the first liquid from the device for filling reusable containers using the at least one dispensing module.

[Claim 47] The cleaning process according to claim 46, further comprising passing a second liquid through the at least one mixing device; wherein the at least one mixing device mixes the first liquid with the second liquid, and wherein the second liquid is water.

[Claim 48] 48. The cleaning process according to claim 47, further comprising passing the second liquid through the at least one mixing device after the first liquid has been removed by the at least a dispensing module.

[Claim 49] A cleaning process of a device for filling reusable containers comprising the steps of: a) scanning a cleaning code, wherein the cleaning code is communicated to a cloud service that is in communication with a device control module; b) passes a second liquid through at least one supply module and at least one mixing module, in such a way let the second liquid clean them; c) passing the second liquid from the at least one mixing module to at least one dispensing module; and d) removing the second liquid from the device for filling reusable containers by means of the at least one dispensing module, where the second liquid is water, i