BE1028159B1 - DETERGENT MANUFACTURING AND BOTTLING DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (1) for the production and automatic distribution of a liquid detergent product, in the form of a mixture of constituents defining a recipe, namely at least two raw materials (3) with a determined quantity of water, to manufacture said liquid detergent product, and to incorporate it into bottles (2) which include a unique identification code, characteristic of a recipe, and readable, characterized in that the control module (7), via the control module reading of the identification code (6), is able to detect the recipe linked to the bottle (2) and to control the power unit (C) so that the power unit (C) supplies the constituents corresponding to the recipe linked to the identification code for the filling block (A) and in that the filling block (A) is able to weigh and mix said constituents in exact quantities before filling said bottle (2) with the finished product.

Description

DETERGENT MANUFACTURING AND BOTTLING DEVICE SUBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of the distribution of bulk products, and in particular to devices for dispensing liquids, such as detergents and cleaning products, automatically and self-service, namely directly to the user.

The present invention relates to the manufacture and filling of detergent in a bottle directly in a point of sale or on the site of use.

STATE OF THE ART

[0003] In the field of self-service automatic distribution of liquids and in particular of liquid cleaning products, there are many devices intended both to satisfy customers and to optimize certain aspects of the distribution such as the management of on-site inventory, product customization, use of reusable containers, etc.

[0004] By "self-service" is meant here that the user of the device is in reality himself the consumer of a cleaning composition. The user will in fact be the one who activates the device in order to carry out all the filling operations in a very simple and automatic manner. By “automatic” is meant here that all the mixing and filling steps will be carried out without any other manual intervention by the user.

[0005] Document FR 2 505 310 A1 discloses an automatic apparatus for the sale of bulk liquid foodstuffs. This type of dispenser allows customers to use and reuse their own containers for serving, resulting in a very significant saving in the general manufacturing of glass or plastic packaging, as well as savings in constraints and costs. recovery of glass packaging and a reduction in pollution from plastic packaging. In this type of device, the personalization of the liquid poured, namely the mixture of different components chosen by the consumer, is not possible and is not an objective because they are food liquids. There is no point in mixing the different components.

[0006] Document WO 03/095354 A1 describes a process for creating ready-to-use products from a concentrated form of these products. The dispensing device comprises a source of one or more concentrated products, which will be diluted in a refillable container. The refillable container includes an identifier which enables the dispenser to indicate the final product with which the container is to be filled. The concentrated products are not mixed together in this type of device, but only diluted with water. In particular, this document therefore describes for example a filling station distributing a detergent for a first use, another filling station distributing a detergent for a second use, and a third filling station distributing a detergent for a third use. A variety of containers with different labels associated with the type of product to be dispensed in the container are available next to the dispenser. A user then selects the desired product container and places it in one of the filling stations. The filling stations and / or the product label can be coded (eg color) to help the user know which filling station to use.

[0007] Document WO 03/095080 A2, from the same applicant as the previous one, discloses the same type of station. Indeed, this document also discloses a device and a method for diluting a concentrate and forming a product ready for use for consumers. The device comprises a dispenser having one or more filling stations in which a container is filled with a ready-to-use product. A container is placed at the filling station and a filling nozzle pours a concentrated product into the container with a predetermined amount of water to dilute the concentrated product to obtain the ready-to-use product. The method requires a user to identify a product to be dispensed, place a container in the filling station, and allow the dispenser to fill the container.

[0008] Document WO 2009/069030 A1 discloses a device for dispensing personalized liquid laundry detergent compositions. This device allows the consumer to choose from different options to customize its composition according to their needs and preferences. The user can thus select additional and specific components of his choice, which will be mixed with an initially concentrated basic cleaning composition and with a predetermined quantity of water. This apparatus is a self-service automatic filling machine which comprises a flexible container stored in said apparatus, a dispenser adapted to receive said container and capable of filling said container and a user interface. In the case of this device, the user personalizes the product he wants by selecting all the additional ingredients to add to the basic composition, for example via a touch screen showing the list of all the elements.

[0009] It therefore appears that this is of real interest in improving the existing self-service distribution devices, and in optimizing them, in particular concerning the personalization of the products supplied. One of the advantages of this type of device is that there are fewer products shipped to the different Stores because only basic concentrates are supplied and the product is then diluted on site, or even mixed with other products. ingredients to form the final composition expected by the consumer. This translates into reduced shipping costs. Another advantage is that the refill containers can be reusable. Another advantage for the user is to be able to create the composition of his choice on site. However, the safety in relation to the exact product to be delivered remains to be improved, as well as the simplicity of product selection.

AIMS OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is to provide a new device for the automatic dispensing of self-service cleaning products, easy to use and allowing the user to choose a specific composition of the product from a set of recipes, the choice being. doing so by selecting the product by its reusable empty container placed on a physical shelf, and not on a long list on a touch screen or not.

[0011] A related goal is to provide on site the water necessary for the development of the product and to avoid using new bottles with each purchase, by limiting the transport of full bottles by a logistics chain.

The present invention also aims to provide a device comprising security means in order to certify that the product which will be supplied and finally invoiced to the consumer is indeed the one which has been selected.

Another aim pursued by Vinvention is to provide a distributor having the capacity to produce various detergent products of any type (for example 60 references), namely cleaning products for the floor, for glazing, for sanitary facilities. , for cars, carpets, fabric, etc. MAIN CHARACTERISTIC ELEMENTS OF THE INVENTION

A first aspect of the present invention relates to a device for the manufacture and automatic distribution of a liquid detergent product, in the form of a mixture of constituents defining a recipe, namely at least two raw materials with a quantity determined water, to manufacture a finished product, namely said liquid detergent, and incorporate it into bottles, said bottles comprising a unique identification code, characteristic of a recipe, and readable, said device being presented under form of a cabinet comprising: - storage for containers of raw materials and empty flasks or bottles; - a support to accommodate the bottle to be filled;

- a filling block to ensure the mixing and bottling of the various constituents; - an electronic unit comprising a control module, an acquisition user interface comprising a touch screen and / or a plurality of 5 pushbuttons and a module for reading the unique identification code of the bottles; - a power unit connected electrically to the electronic unit and fluidly to the filling unit of the device, comprising a plurality of pumps and / or solenoid valves for conveying the constituents to the filling unit, the control module, via the control module reading of the identification code, being able to detect the recipe linked to the bottle and to control the power unit so that the power unit supplies the constituents corresponding to the recipe linked to the identification code to the filling block, characterized in that that the filling block comprising a system for weighing the constituents with a mixer, in which a force sensor integrated into the support (2) capable of weighing the bottle (2) to be filled and each of said constituents in exact quantity when they flow into said bottle to obtain the finished product, means being provided for applying electronic compensation to the measurement taking into account the inertia of the fluids.

According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the device further comprises one of the following characteristics, or an appropriate combination thereof: I module for reading the unique identification code of the vials is a reader barcode optics or an electronic chip reader, for example of the NFC or RFID type; the component weighing system comprising a force sensor is associated with a Wheatstone bridge force sensor amplifier included in the electronic block; - the device includes a computer server and the electronic unit includes a main board with microprocessor, internal memory and wifi interface, the device being able to communicate by wifi with the server or to store information in its internal memory if the wifi connection is not is not available; - acquisition interface allows the user to choose a fragrance from a selection list, so that the electronic unit commands the filling unit to add this fragrance to the finished product; the pumps are of the peristaltic, membrane or solenoid valve type, selectable according to the physicochemical characteristics of the raw materials and in that the device comprises a means for purifying the running water available locally, for example an osmosis unit.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product from at least two raw materials and water, using the manufacturing and dispensing device described above, said method comprising the following steps: selection by the user of an empty bottle stored in the device, said bottle comprising a unique identification code, characteristic of a recipe and readable; - placement of the bottle by the user near the identification code reading module for reading said identification code and then on the support of the manufacturing and distribution device; as well as the following automatic steps: - detection by the device of the recipe associated with said read identification code, said recipe containing constituents comprising at least two raw materials and a determined quantity of water; - activation of a plurality of pumps and / or solenoid valves included in the device to convey the constituents of the selected recipe to the mixer; mixing of the constituents using the mixer and pouring them into the flask to produce the finished product, namely the liquid detergent product, the weighing system of said device evaluating as soon as they flow into the flask the quantity of constituents in order to to dose the quantities according to the recipe linked to the code of the bottle.

According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the method further comprises one of the following characteristics, or an appropriate combination thereof: - the routing of raw materials and water by the assembly pumps and / or solenoid valves is carried out in three distinct stages: o injection of a first part of the quantity of water to be supplied according to the recipe into the mixer, in order to reduce the drop height of the following components as much as possible, o injection of the raw materials into the mixer, o injection of the second part of the total quantity of water to be supplied according to the recipe, in order to rinse any residual raw materials present in the mixer; - an interruption of the sequence of steps is carried out in the event of extraction of the bottle during a filling phase, the weighing system detecting the variation in weight and interrupting the manufacturing process, and a fault label then being printed by a printer included in the device; - the internal memory of the device assesses before the start of production whether the stock of each component is sufficient to carry out the production, and in that, otherwise, an error message is displayed on the screen included in the device ; - a label comprising information on the finished product is issued by the printer included in the device; - The method further comprises the following steps: o Selection of a fragrance by the user from a list offered by the device on the acquisition interface comprising the touch screen and / or the push button module;

o delivery of the perfume selected during the component delivery step, by activating the plurality of pumps and / or solenoid valves so that it is mixed by the mixer with the constituents during the manufacture of the finished product; - during the routing phase, the weighing system weighs each component as it flows into the bottle at a rate of approximately 10 measurements per second, the measurements then being recorded, analyzed and compensated by the control module of the device in order to to correspond to the physical reality of the filling, and in that any discrepancy with respect to the programmed specifications induces a stop of the manufacturing process and the emission of an error label available at the printer output.

Another aspect of the present invention also relates to a computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed on a computer, lead the latter to implement the automatic steps of the method described above.

Another aspect of the present invention also relates to a computer readable recording medium comprising instructions which, when the program is executed on a computer, lead the latter to implement the automatic steps of the method described below. above.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0020] Figure 1 shows a front perspective view of an example of a dispenser according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the dispenser of Figure 1, seen from the rear.

[0022] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of another example of a dispenser according to the present invention.

Figure 4 shows a schematic view of the various elements making up the dispenser according to the present invention.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The distributor of the present invention has the capacity to produce different "detergent" products (about 60 references), namely cleaning products for the laundry, the floor, the glazing, the sanitary facilities, the cars, the carpets. , fabric, household appliances, etc.

In the context of the invention, the preparation intended for washing or "detergent composition" will consist of "components" or raw materials, namely: - at least one surfactant cleaning agent, which may be derived from petroleum but preferably of eco-responsible type, that is to say a raw material of plant or mineral origin, not very allergenic and highly biodegradable; - possibly certain additives such as anti-limescale, pH regulators, brighteners, enzymes, disinfectants, etc.

Among these additives, we will distinguish those which are intended to make the use of the composition pleasant, such as a perfume or a colorant. Preferably, the perfumes will be natural essential oils.

The devices concerned can be placed for example in supermarkets and more specifically in organic stores. The principle is to allow the filling of empty containers by the consumer with the products he needs.

[0028] The method of purchasing detergents is as follows: during the first purchase, customers will find next to (or in) dispenser 1 empty containers 2, each comprising an identification code. These will be sold at cost and will be filled by machine 1, then the product will be scanned and paid for at the store checkout. Afterwards, customers will come and bring back the containers 2 once they are empty. This is the identification code provided on container 2 that defines the recipe for the finished product that must be dispensed by machine 1.

The main idea at the base of this dispenser is actually - to avoid transporting cans containing the finished product, containing on average 60% of water, and to avoid having to procure new ones with each purchase. cans.

The types of containers can be multiple, such as for example 750 ml sprayers for certain products (insect spray, rim cleaners, etc.), or even 1 liter containers for other products (floor product, detergents in concentrate 26 doses, hand soap, dishwasher soap, fabric softener, etc.).

The dispenser 1 of the present invention therefore allows the manufacture and filling of detergent directly at the point of sale or on the site of use. As shown schematically in FIG. 4, it comprises three distinct blocks, called “filling block” A, “electronic block” B and “power block” C.

The "filling block" A allows the mixing of the various constituents used in the manufacture of the detergent. It comprises a support and / or hanger element for the flask 2 to be filled, as well as a system for weighing the constituents (force sensor) 9 and a mixer 11. The filling block A can advantageously also include a drip collector. .

The "electronic unit" B comprises a command, control and communication interface based on an electronic card. This interface is made up of different distinct, connected and interchangeable elements as will be explained in more detail below (a screen 4, an NFC module 6 and a force sensor amplifier 10 linked to the weighing system included in the filling block. A, a clock module 8, a button module, etc.).

The "power block" C comprises the various power elements, the latter being electrically connected to the electronic block B and hydraulically to the filling block A of the device. This block consists of the various pumps 12 and solenoid valves 14, to convey, in use, the raw materials allowing the manufacture of detergents to the filling block A.

More specifically, the device 1 for manufacturing and dispensing detergent allows the mixing of at least two raw materials with water to produce the finished product, namely the detergent, which will be dispensed during use. of the device in vials 2. Each container, namely the vials 2 intended to be filled with the detergent, as well as the bottles 3 containing the reserves of raw materials, is identified by a unique identification number (for example, a chip NFC with a storage capacity of 1KB, RFID chip, barcode, etc.). Concerning the bottles intended to be filled 2, this makes it possible to identify them both by a unique number of the bottle as well as by a recipe number allowing the filling of the bottle 2 with the desired content corresponding to the signage of the bottle 2. C ' is therefore the identification code which determines the recipe to be manufactured in order to avoid filling bottle 2 with a product that does not correspond to its labeling (for safety and to avoid theft), and in order to simplify the customer's journey who should not select a product from a long list of products since the physical selection of bottle 2 on the shelf determines the product to be produced.

The consumer can advantageously place the bottle he has chosen on the device, and the control module 7, via the module for reading the identification code, is able to detect the recipe linked to the bottle 2 and to act on the power unit so that the power unit C can deliver to the filling unit A the appropriate raw materials according to the recipe linked to the identification code. The filling block A can then weigh and mix said raw materials with water, in the exact quantity, before filling the bottle 2 with the mixture constituting the finished product. In short, the machine decrypts the bar code and identifies the recipe to use, doses the various constituents, mixes them with water and fills the container.

During the manufacture of a product, the device communicates remotely (eg by wifi) with a server 5 or stores the information in its internal memory if the wifi connection is not available. In the latter case, upon reconnection to the wifi network, the device 1 exchanges the data stored with the server 5, and after checking the data recording on the server 5, the internal memory can be erased.

To clarify ideas, the device thus described allows according to a non-limiting example the manufacture of detergents from 22 raw materials, namely:

- reverse osmosis water; - from 0 to 5 flavors; - from 1 to 16 raw materials. In this example, depending on the formulations, the device makes it possible to manufacture 40 product formulas multiplied by 7 combinations of perfumes, ie up to 280 product combinations.

The code reader 5 can be an optical barcode reader and / or an NFC or RFID scanner. This allows the user to scan the barcode of the container and place the container in the machine to obtain the desired final detergent. The user interface also allows the consumer to interact with the machine through a screen, preferably touch screen, or buttons, this interface allowing the consumer to validate the manufacture of the product and to choose the perfume (s). (s) he wants from a list. Indeed, the main recipe is decrypted by the device using the unique identification code. However, the user can choose a fragrance to add, it being selected from a list presented using the interface (screen 4). The different flavors available are displayed on the screen 4 by button images directly selectable on the touch screen 4 of the machine 1 or via the push buttons 15.

The control module 7 is based, as is known to those skilled in the art, on the principle of the motherboard on which are added the various modules for measurement, reading, display and user interface. This module comprises a dual-core microprocessor 13 and a Wifi interface 16. The card makes it possible to deliver the power necessary for the control of the various pumps used to carry out the mixtures and allows the interface of the secondary modules. The secondary modules are the touch screen 4, the code reader 5, the module with the control buttons 15, the power supply 18, the component dosing measuring system (9 and 10) and the pump controls 12 and solenoid valves 14.

The various constituents are conveyed to the mixer by pumps 12 which are selected according to the required flow rate, the viscosity and the pH of the constituent. These pumps 12 are of the peristaltic, membrane or solenoid valve type depending on the physicochemical characteristics of the constituents.

The mixer 11 included in the "filling block" receives and mixes the various constituents upstream of the filling of the container. This is equipped with non-return valves in order to protect the various constituents from possible contamination by other elements entering into the composition of the final mixture.

The dosage is carried out via a single measuring element by force sensor 9 with Wheatstone bridge 10. Each component is weighed as it enters the bottle and electronic compensation is applied in order to ensure precise dosage taking into account the inertias of fluids. Advantages

The dispenser according to the present invention offers a series of advantages.

Given its small footprint, this will allow the store to optimize its sales area.

The device is connected via the store's wifi network to an internet server, which makes it possible to process various telemetry such as the filling rate with constituents, alerts of possible problems, the quantity of products sold daily, etc. The system also makes it possible to notify the store manager, for example by e-mail, that components need to be recharged and will also indicate the state of stocks in order to ensure replenishment. This will allow the store to replace only the empty raw material container (s) and clean the filling system. Without this manipulation, the distributor will no longer be able to make certain recipes.

[0046] The reduction in transport costs (water added by the machine) and the reduction in packaging costs (reuse of containers) results in a final selling price lower than that of an identical product.

The products produced can advantageously be from raw materials of plant or mineral origin, therefore not very allergenic and highly biodegradable. On-site manufacturing also limits the use of preservatives and therefore the impact of the products on the health of consumers.

Still according to the invention, the filling with the selected product is rapid and takes place in about 1 minute. The choice of the basic product is easy for the consumer who, thanks to the NFC patch or the barcode, does not have to select a product from a long list of products since the physical selection of the bottle on the shelf determines the product to be manufactured. . So all you have to do is select the scent on the screen.

In addition, the NFC patch determines the recipe to be produced in order to avoid filling the bottle with a product which does not correspond to its labeling. This makes it possible to avoid a mistake for the customer, but also to avoid any possible theft. Indeed, a problem that can arise with bulk dispensers is that the customer has the option to fill a bottle with a more expensive product and have it go to the checkout for a less expensive product than that identified by the label. . In the dispenser of the present invention, it is the patch of the vial which allows it to be filled directly by the recipe which unambiguously corresponds to the patch. The machine then mixes the different constituents in the right quantities, adding the perfume selected by the consumer.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

1. General operation Identification of containers

Each container, namely the bottles intended to be filled 2 as well as the bottles 3 containing the reserves of raw materials, is identified by an NFC chip having a storage capacity of 1 Kbytes. Concerning the bottles intended to be filled 2, this makes it possible to identify them both by a unique number of the bottle as well as by a recipe number allowing the filling of the bottle 2 with the desired content corresponding to the - identification of the bottle 2. C It is therefore the NFC patch which determines the recipe to be produced in order to avoid filling bottle 2 with a product that does not correspond to its labeling (safety), and in order to simplify the journey of the customer who does not have to select a product in a long list of products since the physical selection of bottle 2 on the shelf determines the product to be produced.

Regarding the bottles 3 containing the raw materials, their identification by an NFC patch (containing a unique number) allows the identification of the batch of raw materials entering into the composition of the finished product.

Presentation of the container to be filled

In order to fill the selected bottle 2, the user presents it in front of the NFC sensor 6 of the machine. The NFC reader 6 reads the unique code of the bottle 2. Via the control module 7, as soon as the recipe is recognized, it is displayed on the screen 4. The control module 7 then invites the user, by means of a display on the screen 4, to place his bottle 2 for filling. If bottle 2 is not placed within a given time, the menu automatically returns to the standby screen.

The different phases are recorded in the form of data in the internal memory of the control module 7. The recipes can preferably be configured remotely via the server 5 and can be modified in the control room for all the machines 1 containing the recipe identified by the number of recipe.

The server 5 is able to manage up to 60,000 different formulas. Positioning of the container to be filled

The bottle to be filled 2 is placed by the user, by installation or suspension depending on the machine model, on the weighing element 9. The module 9 detects the presence of the bottle 2 by means of a sensor of force whose signal is amplified by an amplification module 10 (Wheatstone bridge). The tare of bottle 2 thus measured is compared with the admissible values encoded and recorded in the internal data. These admissible values can be modified by the control.

If the tare of the bottle 2 is correct (suitable and empty bottle), the screen 4 invites the user to choose the fragrance of his product. If no fragrance is selected within the allotted time, the screen returns to its standby state. The tare of bottle 2 is stored in internal memory in the form of data. Perfume selection

The different fragrances available are displayed on the screen 4 by image buttons directly selectable on the touch screen 4 of the machine 1 or via the push buttons 15. The selection of the desired fragrance induces the appearance of a button-icon on the touch screen 4. If the desired scent is not selected within the allotted time, the menu automatically returns to the standby screen. The selected fragrance is stored in internal memory in the form of data. Start of production

As soon as the user presses the "START" icon displayed on the touch screen 4, or by pressing the push button 15, the control module 7 begins its manufacturing phase detailed in the following paragraph. If one of the "START" keys is not selected, the menu returns to its standby screen. Product manufacturing and bottle filling

During the manufacturing phase, no interaction between the machine 1 and the user is necessary. If the bottle 2 is extracted during the filling phase, the system detects the variation in weight and interrupts the manufacturing process, a fault label is then printed by the printer 17.

The various constituents contained in the bottles 3 are injected into the mixer 11 by the action of the pumps 12, the various pumps 12 being activated by the power part of the control module 7. The additional water to the materials raw materials is injected into the mixer 11 by activation, via the control module 7, of the water inlet solenoid valve 14.

The internal memory of the control module 7 evaluates before the start of manufacture whether the stock of raw materials of each component is sufficient to carry out the manufacture. Otherwise, an error message is displayed on screen 4. If the stocks of raw materials are sufficient, manufacturing begins by injecting part of the additional water used in the composition of the product. finished (called “start water”), this quantity of water is evaluated as soon as it flows into the bottle 2 by means of the force sensor 9, the signal of which is amplified by the module 10. Each component is assayed, following , by the same principle. The remainder of the additional water entering into the composition of the product (called “end water”) is supplied last in order to rinse the mixer 11 at each production.

It should be noted that compensation is applied to the dosage of each raw material and water in order to avoid measurement errors due to the effect of flow inertia. In the event of abnormal flow of one of the components or if the filling time for one of the components is exceeded, production stops and a “failed production” label is generated - by the printer 17. End of manufacturing

As soon as the manufacturing ends, the screen 4 invites the user to remove the bottle 2. Printing of the manufacturing label

For each manufacture, a self-adhesive label is printed and includes the information concerning the bottle 2. This information is, for example, the name of the point of sale, the identification of the product, the identification of the selected perfume, the date complete, time of manufacture, gross weight (with empty bottle), net weight (quantity of product) and number - unique manufacturing identification (Fab_ Id). Automatic reset

At the end of each production, a complete reset is carried out. The control module 7 then restores the initial manufacturing configuration, reconnects via the wifi (transceiver on the motherboard 16A and wifi box 16B) to the server 5 and asks it for any available software updates and the performs if necessary. It also exchanges the data stored in its internal memory and erases them from its memory after checking the correct transfer to the server 5.

The control module 7 synchronizes with the server 5 data such as the date and time, the version of the software, the state of the stocks of raw materials and the pouring corrections.

In the event of a possible non-connection to the server 5, the data is kept in the internal memory of the control module 7, the latter being able to store up to 400 products, for example without exchanging data with the server 5.

2. Detailed description of the product manufacturing process

After checking that the quantities of raw materials required to carry out the manufacture are sufficient, the on-board program manages the supply of the various pumps 12 and the solenoid valve 14 in order to send the various constituents to the mixer 11, these different constituents being sent successively according to the formula number.

Each component is weighed as it flows into the bottle 2 at a rate of 10 measurements per second. The measurements are then recorded, analyzed and compensated by the on-board software in order to correspond to the physical reality of the filling. Any discrepancy with respect to the programmed specifications (plug in the pipes, fault in a pump, extraction or fall of the bottle, etc.) induces a stop of the manufacturing process and the emission of an error label available at the output. printer

17.

In the event of a manufacturing error, the stocks of raw materials used for this manufacture are considered to be subtracted from the available stock of raw materials.

As explained above, the water used in the formula enters into the composition of the product in two distinct phases, the first phase of filling with water ("start water") is carried out at the start of manufacture in order to to reduce the drop height of the following components as much as possible, the second phase of filling with water ("fine water") being carried out at the very end of production in order to rinse any residual raw materials present in the mixer 11.

The ratio of the ratio between “the starting water” and “the end water” can be parameterized in control via the server 5.

3. Communication with the remote server

As detailed previously, the main part of the exchanges with the server 5 is carried out during the reset closing each production. This communication takes place through the 16A wifi transceiver on board the control module 7 which exchanges its encrypted data with the server 5 via the 16B wifi box at the installation site of the device 1.

4. Detailed description of the various components of the device Control module

The various elements connected to the control module 7 are easily disconnected and replaceable in the event of failure.

The control module 7 comprises a main board with a microprocessor 13. The integrated wifi transceiver 16A, the NFC module 6, the screen module 4, the amplifier 10 of the force sensor and a clock module 8 are directly plugged into the main board. The microprocessor 13 may for example be of the 32-bit - 2.4 GHz - dual-core microprocessor type with wifi input / output (not shown). Button module

A "buttons" extension module 15 makes it possible to connect additional control buttons as well as RS232 extensions such as, printer, optical scanner, etc. Mixers

Depending on the number of constituents, their physical and chemical properties, different models of mixers are available for the different models of machines. Raw material containers

Depending on the dimensions available in the different models of machines 1, the raw materials are stored in different models of containers 3. The machines described here are able to receive both rigid containers with screw cap closure and flexible cash-in-box type pockets (or Bag-in-Box®).

In all cases, a quick connection by flexible pipes allows the routing of the raw materials to the pumps 12 which, by vacuum, suck the raw materials in order to convey them to the mixer 11.

The different pump models

Depending on the physical and chemical properties of each component and in accordance with the flow requirements of said component, different models of pumps 12 can be used (diaphragm pumps, vertical displacement pumps, propeller pumps, peristaltic pumps, etc.) .

The server

The server 5 allowing the exchange and recording of data (data) with the electronic control module 7 can be for example a LINUX server whose programming is carried out in PHP, MYSQL and in C language.

Management of collected data

The data collected during the communication exchange between the server 5 and the control module 7 are as follows: date and time of presentation of the bottle; - unique number of bottle 2 with the recipe number;

- tare of the flask; - selected fragrance; - date and time of start of manufacture; - weight of each constituent delivered; - deduction of stock of raw materials; - batch number of each raw material; - quantity of water dosed; - flow time for each raw material; - flow correction for each raw material. A. Data consultation platform

The data consultation platform makes it possible, via an HTTPS access address, to consult in real time all the data collected on each machine thanks to menu filtering.

The "edition of machines" menu makes it possible to consult the presence of all the machines. More specifically, it gives access to the name of the machine (identification), its description, the associated customer, the identification number by MAC address as well as all the productions by machine.

The "search by unique number" menu gives access to the unique numbers generated and manufactured at the end of each production. Indeed, during each production, a unique number is generated and printed at the end of production. When this unique number is encoded in the search box on this page, the manufacturing data for this product are displayed: - unique number; - name of the product; - identification of the machine which produced this product; - date and time of manufacture; - selected fragrance;

- manufacturing status: finished, error, etc. ; - net weight (tare of the bottle deducted); - machine temperature; - grammage and batch number of each component.

The "machine production" menu makes it possible to edit, by machine, the list of all the fabrications carried out between two dates, the start and end dates of sorting being easily configurable by a dynamic "calendar" tab.

The "machine recharge" menu makes it possible to consult all the recharges carried out on a machine within a period of time determined by the calendar dates of the start and end of the selection. For each selected raw material refill, the page displays: - the unique number assigned to this refill (batch number); - the name of the raw material and its volume; - identification of the machine that created the raw material tag as well as the date and time of creation; - identification of the machine which used this refill as well as the date and time of use; - the date of end of use of this stock of raw material; - the list of all the products manufactured (unique manufacturing number) with this raw material, their name and their date of manufacture.

The "machine status" menu provides real time access to the exact status of the stocks of raw materials contained in a given machine as well as to the identification status if an alert is in progress for the device concerned. .

The "machine activity" menu makes it possible to view in real time with automatic refresh all the productions of a set of machines. B. The different levels of access to data

Depending on the rights granted to the various customers, all of the access to the data can be assigned to the customers in order to be able to extract information essential to the monitoring of sales and the marketing of its points of sale. Restricted access to certain information can be configured on the server according to the menus to which access is granted.

Management of raw material stocks

The consultation of raw material stocks can be done via the web platform, as explained in the “machine status” menu or by direct consultation on the machine via the “user menu” which will be explained below.

Machine software

The software of the machine is encoded in C language and is the subject of a copyright registration under the reference: Ph-llv-6545664. Management of software updates.

The updating of the machine software is carried out automatically according to the protocol described below.

At the end of each production, the machine performs a systematic reset and connects to the wifi as long as no new tag presentation is performed.

When the connection to the server via local wifi is operational, the on-board electronics synchronize its date and time with those of the server and verify that the version of the on-board software is not earlier than the version available on the server.

If a new version is available, the download of the new "firmware" is performed in HTTPS encryption, this new version is then stored in a memory reserve of the microprocessor, this new version is then decrypted and verified by a "check sum" .

If all the steps are validated, this version is loaded into a reserve memory in order to verify its operation, if the code is functioning correctly, its program version is exchanged with the active memory.

It is then that the various orders are carried out such as the loading of the recipes, the erasure of unnecessary memory data as well as the transfer of data from previous productions.

Access to the machine users menu

Access to the internal menu of each machine is effected only using an NFC tag programmed for this purpose. Depending on the access levels of the NFC patch produced, the patch holder will have access to some of the menus described below.

The "balance" menu

[0100] This menu allows the calibration of the balance to be carried out very quickly and easily. To do this, it suffices to check that, in the absence of a bottle on the measuring system, the scale indicates zero. If this is not the case, a simple press on the zero key on the touch screen 4 resets it. Then, a standard weight of 1kg is placed and the “1000 Gr” key is pressed. || then just press the “exit” key to save the calibration.

The "product stock" menu

[0101] This menu makes it possible to view at a glance the state of stocks of the components of the machine. When, during manufacturing, the stock of one of the raw materials arrives below a threshold determined by management, an alert email is automatically sent to the manager of the point of sale to notify him of the need to replace the refill. of raw material concerned. Lights may also flash on the machine to alert point-of-sale personnel that it is necessary to recharge.

The "new tag" menu

[0102] This menu makes it possible to manufacture, directly from the control console, the programming of NFC tags for empty bottles or refills of raw material.

The “printer calibration” menu.

[0103] Pressing the calibration key generates a label and detects the start and end of the printing zone in order to calibrate the printer 17 with the paper used.

The "demo label" menu

[0104] The generation of a "demo" label allows the verification of the correct position of the printing, this label also contains the machine identification number.

Visualization of raw material corrections.

During each manufacture, the dosage of the constituents being done by activating and deactivating a pump 12, a certain inertia induced by the length of the pipes distorts the accuracy of the dosage. In order to compensate for these dosing errors, a correction is applied to each component. These corrections are automatically adjusted over the manufacturing process as a function of the physical parameters of said component (temperature, viscosity, etc.) and can be viewed in this menu.

Encoding of wifi connection codes.

In order to allow communication between the control module 7 and the remote server 5, a connection to the local wifi network is necessary. To do this, this menu requires the encoding of the name of the wifi network and its password. This encoding is done by means of the keyboard displayed on the control touch screen 4.

Recharge of raw material.

[0107] Since each raw material is identified by an NFC patch with a unique number, the recharging of a raw material requires the presentation of this unique identifier.

To do this, it is necessary to present the identification tag of the new raw material container in front of the tag reader 6. The screen 4 asks for confirmation of this refill. After validation by pressing the validation key, the operator is asked to pass the tag again to finalize the recharge.

[0109] The unique number of this recharge is then compared with the database of the server containing all of the valid recharge identifiers. This refill is then considered to be used and is no longer accessible for subsequent refills.

[0110] The stock of raw material for this component is then incremented by the value of this refill and the deactivation safeguards for the recipes containing this raw material are lifted as long as the stock of raw material remains above the critical alarm value.

List of reference symbols 1 Manufacturing and bottling device 2 Bottle to be filled with the final product 3 Bottle containing the raw material 4 Touch screen

5 Server 6 NFC sensor (read - write) 7 Control / command module 8 Clock module

9 Force sensor 10 Signal amplifier (Wheatstone bridge) 11 Mixer 12 Pump 13 Microprocessor

14 Solenoid valve 15 Push button 16A Integrated wifi transmitter - receiver 16B Wifi box 17 Printer

18 Power supply 19 Osmosis unit 20 Bottle holder and / or hanger A Filling block B Electronic block

C Power unit

Claims (15)

1. Device (1) for the production and automatic distribution of a liquid detergent product, in the form of a mixture of constituents defining a recipe, namely at least two raw materials (3) with a determined quantity of water, for manufacturing a finished product, namely said liquid detergent, and incorporating it into bottles (2), said bottles (2) comprising a unique identification code, characteristic of a recipe, and readable, the device (1) in the form of a cabinet comprising: - storage for containers of raw materials (3) and empty flasks or bottles (2); - a support (20) for receiving the bottle (2) to be filled; - a filling block (A) for mixing and bottling the different constituents; - an electronic unit (B) comprising a control module (7), an acquisition user interface comprising a touch screen (4) and / or a plurality of pushbuttons (15) and a module for reading the code of unique identification (6) of the vials (2); - a power unit (C) electrically connected to the electronic unit (B) and fluidly to the filling unit (A) of the device, comprising a plurality of pumps (12) and / or solenoid valves (14) for conveying the constituents to the filling block (A), the control module (7), via the module for reading the identification code (6), being able to detect the recipe linked to the bottle (2) and to control the power unit (C) so that the power unit (C) supplies the constituents corresponding to the recipe linked to the identification code to the filling block (A), characterized in that the filling block (A) comprises a weighing system for constituents (9) with a mixer (11), in which a force sensor (9) integrated in the support (20) is able to weigh the bottle (2) to be filled and each of said constituents in exact quantity as they flow into said bottle (2) to be filled in order to obtain the finished product, means being provided for applying a compensation electronic ion to the measurement taking into account the inertia of the fluids. 2. Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the module for reading the unique identification code (6) of the vials (2) is an optical barcode reader or an electronic chip reader, for example. NFC or RFID type. 3. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the component weighing system comprising a force sensor (9) is associated with a force sensor amplifier (10) Wheatstone bridge included in the electronic block (B). 4. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device comprises a computer server (5) and the electronic unit (B) comprises a main board with microprocessor (13), internal memory and wifi interface (16A , 16B), the device (1) being able to communicate by wifi with the server (5) or to store information in its internal memory if the wifi connection is not available. 5. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the acquisition interface allows the user to choose a perfume from a selection list, so that the electronic block (B) controls the filling (A) to add this fragrance to the finished product. 6. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pumps (12) are of the peristaltic type, membrane or solenoid valve, selectable according to the physicochemical characteristics of the raw materials and in that the device comprises a means for purifying the running water available locally, for example an osmosis unit (19). 7. A method of automatically manufacturing and dispensing a liquid detergent product from at least two raw materials and water, using the manufacturing and dispensing device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: - selection by the user of an empty bottle (2) stored in the device (1), said bottle (2) comprising a unique identification code, characteristic of a recipe and readable; - placement of the bottle (2) by the user near the identification code reading module (6) for reading said identification code and then on the support (20) of the manufacturing and distribution device (1) ; as well as the following automatic steps: - detection by the device (1) of the recipe associated with said read identification code, said recipe containing constituents comprising at least two raw materials and a determined quantity of water; - activation of a plurality of pumps (12) and / or solenoid valves (14) included in the device (1) to convey the constituents of the selected recipe to the mixer (11); - mixing of the constituents using the mixer (11) and pouring them into the bottle (2) to produce the finished product, namely the liquid detergent product, the weighing system (9, 10) of said device evaluating as soon as they flow into the bottle (2) the quantity of constituents in order to dose the quantities according to the recipe linked to the code of the bottle (2). 8. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product according to claim 7, characterized in that the routing of raw materials and water by the assembly of pumps (12) and / or solenoid valves (14) is carried out in three distinct stages: - injection of a first part of the quantity of water to be supplied according to the recipe into the mixer (11), in order to reduce as much as possible the drop height of the following constituents, - Injection raw materials in the mixer (11), - injection of the second part of the total quantity of water to be supplied according to the recipe, in order to rinse any residual raw materials present in the mixer (11). 9. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product according to any one of claims 7 to 8, characterized in that an interruption of the sequence of steps is carried out in the event of - extraction of the bottle ( 2) during a filling phase, the weighing system detecting the variation in weight and interrupting the manufacturing process, and a fault label then being printed by a printer (17) included in the device (1). 10. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the internal memory of the device (1) evaluates before the start of manufacture whether the stock of each component is sufficient to carry out the manufacture, and in that, otherwise, an error message is displayed on the screen (4) included in the device (1). 11. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that a label comprising information on the finished product is issued by the printer (17) included. in device (1). 12. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a liquid detergent product according to any one of claims 7 to 11, further comprising the following steps: - selection of a perfume by the user from a list proposed by the device. on the acquisition interface comprising the touch screen (4) and / or the push button module (15); - conveying the perfume selected during the step of conveying the constituents, by activating the plurality of pumps (12) and / or solenoid valves (14) so that it is mixed by the mixer (11) with the constituents during the manufacture of the finished product. 13. A method of manufacturing and automatically dispensing a detergent according to one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that, during the routing phase, the weighing system weighs each component as it flows into the bottle ( 2) at a rate of approximately 10 measurements per second, the measurements then being recorded, analyzed and compensated by the control module (7) of the device (1) in order to correspond to the physical reality of the filling, and in that any discrepancy compared to specifications - programmed induces a stop of the manufacturing process and the emission of an error label available at the printer output (17). 14. A computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed on a computer, lead the latter to implement the automatic steps of the method according to any one of claims 7 to 13. 15. Computer-readable recording medium comprising instructions which, when the program is executed on a computer, lead the latter to implement the automatic steps of the method according to any one of claims 7 to 13.