BRPI0803396A2 - electronic device, method of installation, system and method for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control, handling and safety of container handling and distribution of fire extinguishers and loads and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solid and liquid or combinations thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

DEVICE ELETRâNICO, SAME INSTALAÇçO METHOD, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALAÇçO, MANUTENÇçO, CERTIFICAÇçO, ACREDITAÇçO, REQUALIFICAÇçO, IDENTIFICAÇçO, LOCALIZAÇçO, TRACEABILITY, FISCALIZAÇçO, QUALITY CONTROL, MOVIMENTAÇçO AND HANDLING AND SAFETY DISTRIBUIÇçO CONTAINERS AND CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND OTHER CYLINDERS AND GAS FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF GASES, SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF. An electronic device (7) is described for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and cargo (20) and others. gas, solid and liquid storage and transport cylinders (21142/43/44146/47/48149), said device comprising at least one device based on an electronic identification device or transponder (1) with RFID technology or wireless identification device without the need for direct contact or physical contact, such a device being affixed to at least one fire extinguisher container (20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/47/48 / 49) storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids either directly or through a specific support apparatus (6). The electronic device (7) and at least one transponder reader and / or recorder (3) device (1), at least one antenna (2) having application-specific gains, directives and biases and at least one software, An application and / or database system capable of storing and / or processing said container information forms the system (100) of the invention. Also described is the method for device (7) and system (100) purposes.

Description

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, SAME INSTALLATION METHOD, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, REQUALIFICATION, IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, TRACEABILITY, QUALITY CONTROL AND EASURING CURRENT MANAGEMENT AND GAS STORAGE, TRANSPORT, GAS AND SOLID LIQUID OR COMBINATION

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention pertains to the field of electronic devices, systems and methods used for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and loads. other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, containing flammable or otherwise industrialized or non-industrialized products, by using radio frequency communication technology, in particular electronic identification devices or transponders used for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, inspection, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers of gases, solids and liquids or combinations The same, containing industrialized or non-flammable or inert products, instrumented with RFID or any other similar wireless technology enabling the secure, simplified, fast, dynamic and low-cost identification of key information for certification, accreditation, requalification, surveillance, security of handling and use of these products with the aid of said electronic device, methods and system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Auto ID procedures have recently become very popular in many service industries, retail logistics and distribution, manufacturing, manufacturing companies and material flow systems. Automatic identification procedures are in place to provide information about people, animals, goods and products in transit.

In many cases the barcode labels that started a revolution in identification systems some time ago are inadequate. Barcodes are very cheap, but the problem is their low capacity for storing information, the need for proximity and visibility between the collecting device and the data storage device, as well as the fact that they cannot be re-programmed.

The technically optimal solution would be to store data on a silicon chip. The most common electronic data storage device in use in daily life is the smart card based on a contact field (smart phone card, bank cards). However, the mechanical contact used on the smart card is often impractical. Data transfer between the data transport device and its reader without the need for physical contact or direct sight is much more flexible. Ideally, the energy required to operate the electronic data carrier device would also be transferred from the reader using non-contact technology. Due to the procedures used for power and data transfer, contactless ID systems are called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems.

RFID - Radio Frequency Identification - This is a new technology for storing and collecting data without the need for physical contact or line of sight between the reader and / or data recorder and the device or label that stores them, which often it can be fully passive, powered only by the magnetic or electromagnetic field emitted by the reader / writer, or active, using its own power to fully power the device or part of its functions. It first emerged as a solution for tracking and access control systems in the 1980s when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), along with other research centers, began to study an architecture that utilizes the capabilities of radio-based technologies to serve as a model for reference to the development of new product tracking and tracing applications.

From this study was born the Electronic Product Code - EPC (ElectronicProduct Code), which defined a product identification architecture that uses the resources provided by magnetic or electromagnetic signals, later called RFID (RadioFrequency Identification) technology.

In addition, contactless and direct-sighted identification has recently become an independent interdisciplinary field that no longer fits into any of the traditional fields, bringing together elements from a wide range of knowledge areas: wireless technology, de-conductor technology, data protection and encryption, telecommunications, manufacturing technology and many related areas.

This instrumentation technology utilizes devices known as transponders, tags, smart tags, instrumentation tags, magnetic strips or markers, which are electronic, passive, semi-passive or active power point of view labels with a microchip and flash memory units, EPROM internally installed EEPROM. These tags can be traced by emitting generally directed magnetic or electromagnetic fields using at least one appropriate antenna or coil.

Parallel to the development of RFID technology and wireless technology, there is a growing concern among the inspection and regulatory bodies of the transportation, storage, distribution and surveillance sectors with the state of conservation, origin, validity, quality and quantity of containers and cargo products. fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers of gases, eliquid solids or combinations thereof, transportable, mainly fire extinguishers for use in the automotive, industrial, commercial gas, flammable or hazardous solids and liquids circulating periodically between distributors and consumers of the same. Thorough and accurate tracking of the container and cargo history used for many products is a guarantee of safety and reliability in the use of these products. The vast majority of their own containers for fire extinguishers and for gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, whether flammable or not, which are close to their working life or which exhibit any deformation, corrosion, cracking, leakage or any other irregularities which compromise their Consumer use and safety may not be recharged and must be removed from circulation and / or reclaimed in accordance with regulations of the responsible agency.

Due to the high demand of the market and its competitiveness, fire extinguisher containers, cylinders and gas containers, eliquid solids or combinations thereof, transportable, flammable or not, preservation or shelf life contraindicated for use, as well as charges and refills of these products are often responsible for 15 serious accidents or lack of action or efficiency in vehicular, residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Patent literature describes various fire extinguisher control equipment.

U.S. Patent 6,125,940 describes a pressure indicator system for fire extinguishers where an audio alarm is sounded if the fire extinguisher is overloaded or under-charged. A visual indicator showing the pressure value is also provided.

U.S. Patent 5,775,430 describes a portable fire extinguisher, a valve, and an indicator showing the pressure condition of the extinguisher. An electronic circuit emits a signal in response to a condition such as low tank pressure, smoke, lack of light, external power failure, low battery, or lack of rescheduled inspection within a predetermined time. Other similar patents are U.S. 5,848,651; 6,302,218; 6,311,779; and 6,488,099.

U.S. Patent 5,808,541 and U.S. Patent 6,104,301 describe an automatic fire suppression system having an electronic processor capable of monitoring the operation, pressure, power level, and power source (energy) of the system. A fire sensor and audible or visual alarm are attached to the processor. A valve opens and the alarm is activated if the sensor detects fire. A remote transmitter may be used to allow the system to be activated and the valve to be opened from a remote location of danger. A GPS device can be coupled to the processor and device allocation can be communicated to a remote operator in case fire is detected.

U.S. Patent 5,728,933 addresses the problem of determining whether all fire extinguishers in a building are suitably charged. From column 11, line 9, a remote sensing and remote sensing system which can be employed in fire extinguisher devices is described. A remote sensing unit, connected to a fire extinguisher, communicates with a receiving unit (500) via infrared signals. The sensing unit must be able to transmit data to the receiving unit, which indicates the identification of the fire extinguisher. The sensor unit stores information in memory such as building address, filling date, filling sight, filling sight barometric pressure, extinguisher identification number, and location inside the building. Information pertaining to extinguisher maintenance and inspection may be stored in memory. In the normal course of building maintenance, an inspector periodically charging a receiving unit goes to the fire extinguisher and presses appropriate keys on a keypad to activate the sensing unit. The sensor unit is switched on and transmits signals indicative of the characteristics of the fire extinguisher and the sensor unit. These features include current extinguisher pressure, fire extinguisher identification, loading date as well as other data stored by the sensing unit.

Japanese publication JP2007102295 is concerned with designing an emergency denotation system that can be built at low cost to quickly notify a fire department. To do this an RFID tag (12) is activated by pulling a safety pin or holding an operating lever mounted on a fire extinguisher (10). Then the correspondence of the tag ID information (12) and the extinguisher installation location (10) is stored in a database (20). Then when a cell phone (30) having the reader (32) is present next to the tag (12) that has been activated, the telephone (30) receives the wired information from the tag (12), and transmits the ID information and notification. emergency department to a fire department (40). Department 40 determines the corresponding address from telephone ID information 30 by reference to database 20.

U.S. Patent 7,174,783 describes an apparatus for remote inspection of fluid containers, for example portable tanks, and includes an electronic circuit in communication between each container (or at various locations along a duct) and a remote central station. The electronic circuit is adapted to provide a signal to the remote central station that includes information about predetermined internal and / or external conditions such as the liquid level stored in the tank, a pressure condition of the material stored in the tank, lack of presence of the tank in an installed position, or the presence of an obstruction that restricts access to the tank. The apparatus comprises a first detector in communication with the measured liquid level of the portable tank's liquid level, and a second detector configured to detect the absence of the portable tank in its installed position, and an electronic circuit in communication between the first and second detectors. . In the apparatus described, the electronic circuit is adapted to provide a wireless signal to the central station.

US 6,585,055 describes an apparatus for remote inspection of fire extinguishers in a fire extinguisher station or system and includes in each fire extinguisher station a detector for the absence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position. at the fire extinguisher station, a pressure detector out of range of the contents of the fire extinguisher at the extinguisher station; a detector for obstruction in view of or for access to the fire extinguisher at the extinguisher station, and a device for transmitting inspection report information from the extinguisher station to a remote station. US Patent 7,188,679 deals with a fire extinguisher remote inspection apparatus. a fire extinguisher station system or system that includes, in each fire extinguisher station, a detector for the presence of a fire extinguisher in its installed position in the fire extinguisher station, a detector for obstruction of sight access to the fire extinguisher at the fire extinguisher station, and a device for communicating wireless signal inspection report information between the fire extinguisher station and a remote central station.

U.S. Patent 6,672,151 describes a remote para-sensing and receiving apparatus and method. The sensing system and presentation includes a sensing unit with a transducer arranged in intimate contact with a vessel. The transducer perceives a vessel interior characteristic, such as pressure, and emits a representative electrical signal from it. The sensor unit further includes a response signal generator that transmits a signal representative of the feature. A receiving unit receives the transmitted signal and converts it into visual cues of the characteristic, for example a number in a liquid crystal display. The system is capable of two-way communication between the sensor unit and the receiving unit. Both the sensing unit and the receiving unit store transmitted data in internal memory.

U.S. Patent 6,768,424 is a system for identifying the location of a fire extinguisher that includes a common wireless transmitter fire detector. When the detector enters alarm mode, it not only emits an audible alarm, it also emits a wireless signal that can be received by a fire extinguisher location unit. This unit includes a receiver and circuits for detecting the received alarm indicator signal. It also includes circuits for audible outputs, for example speech synthesizer circuits, and optionally an optical indicator. By detecting in the alarm signal unit the voice synthesizer circuit can be activated to verbally indicate the location of the extinguisher. Simultaneously, if desired, the lightable output device such as a light bulb or LED can be energized to provide a visual indication of the location of the extinguisher. The detector (14) comprises a heat detector module (20), a transmitter (22) and a power source (24).

In general, current solutions for good quality indicators of non-disposable fire extinguisher containers or other transportable eye rollers only include visual checks of their storage conditions, as well as a visual check of the container's due date, if any, and usually stamped on some location thereof. All this visual verification usually includes verification of whether the container is within the expiration date, if it has any rusty or oxidized area, wrinkled or otherwise damaged, checking the product warranty seal (seal) to see if it is violated or not, when this to possess. None of these checks include any type of electronic instrumentation capable of combining solutions for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of degasses, solids and liquids or combinations thereof containing industrialized or non-flammable or inert products as proposed by this invention.

Products transported or stored in these containers described above, such as loading, refilling, refilling, refilling or any other form of bottling or packaging, are not usually certified or accredited, either individually or by sampling, making the final consumer particularly vulnerable to product quality and quality. delivered by the producer or distributor.

Improper use and lack of quality and reliability of fire extinguishers or other transportable cylinders and containers containing flammable and / or hazardous gases, solids or liquids or combinations thereof shall be supervised by the agencies. governmental and regulatory agencies within their competencies, and those responsible for accidents or inefficiencies in emergency use may be penalized with fines for administrative, civil or criminal penalties.

Containers primarily of transportable flammable gases and solid, liquid and fire extinguishers or combinations thereof shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with their respective standards of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), and shall also comply with the compliance certification processes. mandated by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO).

Based on the current need for traceability, safety, quality and quantity with respect to such fire and similar extinguisher containers, gas, solid or liquid storage and transport apparatus or combinations thereof, as well as the products contained therein, Applicants have led to an electronic device and a method of installation and use thereof for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and cargo and others. cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof containing industrial products which are not flammable or inert.

Said electronic device may be comprised of at least one dielectric support or not affixed to any location, accessory or part thereof of fire extinguisher containers, cylinders or storage vessels of gases, solids or liquids or combinations of the same, transportable, said instrumented support. with at least one electronic identification device or transponder, equipped with wireless communication technology, capable of supplying all previously required items, providing high reliability of information necessary for the safe handling of these containers in real time.

A set of at least one RFID reader / writer with wireless similar technology, antenna, software, application, and / or database system and fire extinguisher container or other cylinder or container carrying carriers, solids or liquids or combinations thereof, forms a system when said container is instrumented with at least one electronic device resulting from the combination of carrier and electronic identification device or transponder.

This electronic device of the invention, not restricted to the system and method proposed for its use, may be installed or manufactured at any point of the fire extinguisher container or cylinder and may transport and store gases, solids or liquids or combinations thereof, or even in any accessory or component part thereof being, for example, preferably placed in the handle, valve, pedestal, foot, trim, weld, finish, structural reinforcement, chamfer, edge, rail, bearing or any other load-bearing apparatus of the recipient. fire extinguisher or cylinder and transportable gas or liquid container.

Fire extinguisher containers or other transportable evasion cylinders for the transport and storage of flammable and / or hazardous gases, solids or liquids or combinations thereof may be subjected to a wide range of operating temperatures such as storage, internal and external pressures, mechanical shocks and thermal, insulation, paints, blasting, humidity, various shapes, dimensions, weights, material composition, performance or any other technical and functional characteristics required.

Similarly to said containers, the electronic identification devices or transponders of the invention, whether or not installed on the same carrier, may be subjected to the same variations in operating and storage temperatures, internal and external pressures, insulation, shapes, dimensions, weights, composition of materials, performance or any other technical and functional characteristics, as well as may be subjected to any fastening and protective equipment, encapsulated, enveloped, cast, glued, painted, welded, pressed, sealed, riveted, fastened, pressurized, melted , embossed, hidden within the recipient's surface, submerged or immersed in any supporting or conditioning medium, not restricted to the use of the system to the extent that the electronic identification device or transponder is apparent or visible to the technical features and functions. of the fire extinguisher container or other transportable cylinders and containers containing flammable and / or hazardous gases, solids or liquids or combinations thereof.

Thus, at least one method of installation of the electronic device of the invention and one method of using the system are required, for the installation of said device in the fire extinguisher or cylinder container and gas, solid or liquid container or combinations thereof, It is possible to use various methods of fixing such as, for example, by melting them in the container during manufacture, glued directly to the container, fixed to the container by means of a proper support, riveted, screwed, tangled, decalted, painted, tied, rolled , sewn, welded or fastened with the aid of other techniques of securing said instrumented device to the container, both in the making of the device and in subsequent installation or pre-installation, and as a method of use for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification , location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and handling safety and distribution it is possible to use software, application, and / or database system capable of managing this information locally or remotely, in any processing unit integrated or in any way connected to the system of the invention. , in real time or not, where the relevant characteristics such as container history, maintenance, life, refills, manufacturer, distributor, refill date, pressure, weight, owner, among others, are stored and processed in the software, application and / or system. of database.

Not unlike this proposal, the loading or refilling of the products placed in the containers may be electronically and automatically certified or accredited between the charging and recharging equipment previously approved by the regulatory or supervisory body and the instrumented device of this invention, ensuring the highest reliability and quality in the product characteristics. that will be traded or transported.

Thus, the technique still requires a system formed by i) at least one transponder reader / writer unit, ii) at least one gain antenna, specificity and polarization directives for each application; (iii) at least one electronic device of the invention consisting of an instrumented holder based on an electronic identification device or transponder with similar RFID wireless technology; iv) a container containing liquids, solids or gases or combinations thereof; and v) at least one software, application and / or database system capable of storing and / or processing the information of said container, the system in which said electronic device is inserted and the method for installing and using said system being claimed and claimed herein. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Broadly speaking, this electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers. and transport of gases, liquid solids and combinations thereof comprises:

a) at least one device based on an electronic identification device or transponder with RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for direct physical or direct contact, such device being affixed to

(b) at least one specific support apparatus when required or with the method of attachment being directly to at least one fire extinguisher container and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof.

And the system for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, enforcement, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and storage vessels and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof comprises:

(a) at least one device based on an electronic identification or transponder device with wireless technology or similar identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct contact with respect to the application with at least one electronic identification or transponder device using RFID technology. similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct sighting;

(b) at least one transponder or electronic identification device reader and / or writer device;

(c) at least one antenna with gain, specificity and polarization specific to each application;

(d) at least one fire extinguisher receptacle and other solid and liquid degassing storage and transport cylinders and containers or combinations thereof to be instrumented; and

e) at least one database software, application and / or system capable of storing and / or processing the recipient information.

Therefore, it is possible to read information from this device memory in the form of specifications or relevant information for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of these containers.

Alternatively, the system further comprises as item f) a storage device, regenerator, amplifier or repeater of the signals received and emitted by the electronic identification device or transponder. This electronic identification device of the invention may be made or attached to the container, accessories or component parts of the device. fire extinguisher and other cylinders and containers for the storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations of the same transportable metal or dielectric materials by melting the same receptacle, glued directly, seated, press-fit, riveted, screwed, matted, decaled , painted, tied, rolled, sewn, welded, encapsulated, enveloped, fastened, melted, embossed, pressed or secured using any other defixing techniques on the container, such as the use of a specific support apparatus to suit each application, both in the At the time of manufacture, the attachment of accessories such as handles, valves or feet of the container, as well as containers for fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids, or combinations thereof, which are already in use.

The electronic identification device or transponder may be positioned around different containers of fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, eliquids or combinations thereof, in any form and at any position attached to this container and subjected to the following: technical characteristics that RFID technology offers.

Containers for fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof may contain any kind of gas, solid or fluid, flammable, whether or not presenting any kind of danger or health hazard, with any pressure and volume, and have been manufactured for distribution or storage thereof, such as vehicular, commercial, industrial, residential fire extinguishers, vehicular natural gas (CNG) cylinders, inert degassing cylinders, flammable gas cylinders, fuels, lubricants , hospital waste, biological material, containers in general, among others.

Accordingly, what characterizes the present invention is at least one RFID technology instrumented electronic transponder or identification device or any similar wireless technology affixed to one or more locations, accessories or component parts of a fire extinguisher container and other storage cylinders and containers. and carrying degases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, regardless of the variations that the concept of the invention may entail.

The invention further provides a system for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage and transport cylinders and containers. gases, solids, liquids or combinations thereof comprising an identification system composed of at least one device instrumented with electronic identification devices or transponders using RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct sight; at least one reader device or writer of electronic identification devices or transponders; at least one container, valve and cargo for fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, eliquids or combinations thereof to be instrumented; and at least one software, application and / or database system capable of storing and / or processing the information of said recipients.

Therefore, the invention provides an electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distributing fire extinguisher containers and cargo and other storage cylinders and containers. Carrying of gases, solids, liquids or combinations thereof and containing products from discharges or refills, industrialized or not, instrumented with RFID radio frequency identification technology or any other similar wireless technology affixed to one or more fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers and transport of gases, eliquid solids or combinations thereof allowing the simplified, rapid and dynamic identification of information essential for safe handling and use of said containers.

The invention further provides an electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage and transport cylinders and containers. gases, solids, liquids or combinations thereof using RFID technology and similar wireless identification technology affixed to one or more fire extinguisher containers or other cylinders and containers that permit identification in the above conditions without the need for direct or direct physical contact.

The invention further provides an electronic identification or transponder device for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and loads from fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof using RFID technology or wireless similar identification technology affixed to one or more containers of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storage and transport of gases, liquids and liquids or combinations thereof where Said device may be replaced in the event of accidental damage, technological advancement or any other motivation without loss of data in the installation of the new device.

The invention further provides an electronic identification device for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers. gas, solids and liquids or combinations thereof that use RFID or similar identification technology wirelessly attached to one or more fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders for storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids, or upgradeable combinations data from said device whenever necessary or convenient.

The invention also provides an electronic device, system and method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling of containers and cargoes from fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical or direct eye contact, the device of the invention being directly affixed to the container or incorporated into an apparatus. specific support and / or fixation for each type or container model, according to the need or regulation in force, allowing the reading and / or writing of the relevant information in real time, storing or searching this data for future consultations.

The invention also provides an electronic device, system and method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling of containers and cargoes from fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for direct physical or intended contact incorporated into a fire extinguisher container or other cylinders for storage and storage. transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof where different companies can read common information stored on the devices of other companies safely and quickly, and can track the origin and service history of recipients to lheios.

The invention also provides an electronic device, system and method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling of containers and cargoes from fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for direct physical or intended contact incorporated into a fire extinguisher container or other cylinders for storage and storage. transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof where the data stored in the electronic identification device or transponder may be encrypted, a password may be used to access the information, avoiding reading to other companies of critical business information.

The invention also provides an electronic device, system and method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling of containers and cargoes from fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for direct physical or intended contact incorporated into a fire extinguisher container or other cylinders for storage and storage. transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof where the regulating or supervisory bodies can access the relevant information of the different companies recorded in the devices of the invention eteste compliance will safely and quickly, and can trace the origin and históricode these services performed instrumented containers.

The invention further provides methods for installing and using the electronic device according to specific standards or regulations, storing in said electronic identification device other than providing relevant information to containers or loads of fire extinguishers or other gas, solid or liquid cylinders, reading the information in the identification device. electronics or transponder, and use this information to certify, believe, requalify, track, identify, locate, monitor, control the quality and safety of handling and distribution of these containers.

The invention further provides a method for installing said electronic device during container manufacture, after manufacture or directly in the field, for both new and existing containers.

The invention also provides a method for the same time and real-time identification of various containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other solid and liquid degassing storage and transport cylinders and containers or combinations thereof from different proprietary or non-proprietary companies using the device. embodied in their containers through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct sighting, and this identification may be performed at any time during transport, storage, maintenance, retrieval, deletion, loading. or recharge or inspections by regulatory and / or supervisory bodies at the company or any other location.

The invention also provides a method for public inventory of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids, or combinations thereof from different companies, which allows to track these containers using the described method of installation and use. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct targeting.

The invention further provides an electronic device, system and method for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transportation of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof utilizing RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology affixed to one or more containers of fire extinguishers or other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof incorporated into a control and signaling system to indicate containers to be retrieved or taken out of circulation, whether in a company on a production or maintenance line or in inspections.

The invention also provides an electronic device, system and method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, locating, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transportation of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof utilizing RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology affixed to one or more containers of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof with information which can be processed in the field or stored on a computer for further processing.

The invention further provides an electronic device, system and method for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transportation of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof utilizing RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology affixed to one or more containers of fire extinguishers or other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof for control. quality, quantity, pressure, weight, date, provenance, among other controls, where during the loading, loading and loading of the product, it can be certified and / or directly accredited by the equipment responsible for the supply, loading or Since this equipment is already approved and duly approved by the responsible agency, it sends the relevant information to the device of the invention directly and in real time, making this recording process tamper-proof, thus ensuring greater reliability and safety to the direct and indirect users of these products. .

Likewise the invention provides the possibility of using a device storing, regenerating, amplifying or repeating the signals received and emitted by the electronic identification or transponder device, which device can operate passively or actively, with or without contact with the device of the invention, to increase system dynamics and provide read or write when the fire extinguisher container or other degassing, solid and liquid storage and transport cylinders and containers or combinations thereof using RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology are in good condition. It is difficult to propagate signals such as enclosed enclosures or transport compartments, not limited to these applications.

The invention also provides a method of use and a system that contains at least one electronic identification and locating device for traceability of cylinders, vats, baskets, containers, fixed tanks, transportable tanks, portable tanks, cans, ducts, bodies, packaging or variations thereof. same that meet these purposes of the storage or transport of gases, liquid or solid, returnable or not, reusable or not, for these specific purposes or not and that may be controlled by the responsible agencies or suppliers / users, it is possible the precise identification of the movement history, product , quantity, weight, hazardousness, manufacturer, supplier, buyer responsible for their disposal or return, such as containers for collecting and transporting infectious or biological materials, leaching, medical waste, radioactive cargo and materials, pesticides, herbicides, poisons. in ger petrochemicals, lubricating oils, vegetable and mineral fuels, solvents, inert or explosive gases, or any other variations of containers that cannot or should not be reused, disposed of or abandoned in the environment.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying prior art FIGURE 1 describes the basic principle of operation of a commercial RFID device with writing information and reading it through a commercial reader as well.

FIGURE 1A shows a general arrangement of equipment while FIGURE 1B shows the direction of power coming from a reader and / or recorder device for the transponder of data sent and received by the transponder.

The accompanying FIGURE 2 illustrates three examples of different electronic device models of the invention. FIGURE 2A shows a support model for the ring-shaped transponder forming the invention device. FIGURE 2B illustrates a variant of the same ring model. Figure 2C illustrates an additional variant of the same ring model.

The accompanying FIGURE 3 presents three other models of said electronic device of the invention with different variations in the transponder support.

FIGURE 3A shows a configuration where the transponder support is a part already existing in the containers. FIGURE 3B illustrates a device model of the invention in the form of a ring or necklace. Figure 3C illustrates another variation of the electronic device of the invention, where the transponder is attached to a ring through a wire or the like.

The accompanying FIGURE 4 illustrates, according to the invention, an example of use of the proposed system for inspection and surveillance by the sector regulator and / or inspector, where an operator only reads and / or writes the relevant information from the containers inside these room. simplified, fast and in real time, without the need for

physical or direct contact with fire extinguishers.

The accompanying FIGURE 5 details two examples of methods of using the inventive system in automotive applications. In FIGURE 5A the system demonstrates the inspection of the vehicle's fire extinguisher in a survey conducted by the enforcement agency using a portable reading and / or writing device. FIGURE 5B depicts a police detachment operation without the need for an approach to check fire extinguishers. In this Figure the use of a storing, regenerating, amplifying or repeating device affixed, in this example, to the windshield of the vehicle is shown.

The accompanying FIGURE 6 demonstrates the use of said system for controlling the entry and exit of fire extinguisher containers or other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, eliquids or combinations thereof using RFID technology and similar wireless identification technology when traversing. A portal is connected to the reading and / or writing device securely, quickly and automatically, without the need to unload the transport vehicle for manual and individual identification.

In the attached FIGURE 7 an application of the invention system for the automation and internal control of the fire extinguisher charging process is presented.

FIGURE 8 appended, through FIGURES 8A through 8H, illustrates in a simplified manner some variations of the shape and attachment of the electronic device on fire extinguisher containers and charges.

In the accompanying FIGURE 9 one can observe the example of application of the system of the invention in different types, shapes and specifications of fire extinguisher or similar cylinders.

The accompanying FIGURE 10 exemplifies the use of the inventive system in different types of storage and transporting cylinders and gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof using RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology.

The accompanying FIGURE 11 illustrates an example of an application of the invention during the process of charging or recharging fire extinguishers and other storage and transport cylinders and containers for gas, eliquid solids or combinations thereof using RFID technology and similar wireless identification technology. certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, quality control and safety of the full format.

The accompanying FIGURE 12 presents a simplified flowchart of the automatic method of certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, quality control and safety of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other degassing, solid and liquid storage and transport cylinders and containers or combinations thereof. using RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Throughout this report, the term "electronic identification device or transpondef" refers to devices capable of storing and / or processing data used for identification of any nature, and this device has any components that allow such storage capacity and processing, incorporated to any substrate, encapsulated, enveloped, cast, glued, welded, pressed, sealed, bolted, riveted, fastened, pressurized, melted, embossed or covered in any material and in any shape.

Also throughout this report, the term "utilizing RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology" refers to the functional characteristics of the electronic identification device, which use antennas of any shape, arrangement, material, gain, directivity, distribution and nature of application. for radio frequency data communication at any frequency and within RFID or any other wireless data communication technology standards. In this application, these electronic identification devices are known as transponders, tags, smart tags, instrumentation tags, magnetic strips or markers.

Also throughout this report, the term "fire extinguisher containers" means any container used for storing, transporting and distributing products intended for use against fire in a liquid, sparkling, solid (powder) or gaseous state, such as commercial, commercial, fire extinguishers. industrial, residential or other applications, and "other solid and liquid gas storage and transport cylinders and containers" means any model or type of natural gas (CNG) cylinder, inert gas cylinder, flammable gas cylinder, fuel, lubricant , baskets and containers of medical waste, biological material, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, solvents, containers in general, among others, in both cases they can be made of metallic or dielectric materials or a combination of them.

Also throughout this report, the expression "installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and cargo and other storage cylinders and containers. and transport of gases, liquid solids and combinations thereof "means the provision, transport and storage of characteristic data of containers used for the storage and distribution of liquid, sparkling, solid or gaseous products in order to maintain these containers in the proper condition for storage and distribution, In addition to providing and storing any kind of information to interested parties through this recipient, whether they are inspection bodies, regulators or private companies.

Also throughout this report, the expression "affixed to one or more containers of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof" refers to the attachment of said other electronic identification device to any location, fittings or component parts of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, whether or not this electronic identification device is transponded to the container directly or with the aid of a support apparatus. , original or not manufactured, during or after the process of manufacturing the container, preferably placed on the handle, valve, pedestal, foot, trim, weld, finish, structural reinforcement, chamfer, edge, track, bearing, inner wall or or any other apparatus for the support of loading the fire extinguisher container and other evasive cylinders, not restricting the use of the device of the invention in other parts of the containers. The following detailed description of the invention relates to the Figures accompanying this document. The same reference numerals in the different illustrations shown identify the same devices or similar substitutes, such as the use of passive, semi-passive devices or RFID identification and identification assets, also known as transponders, smart tags, instrumentation tags, magnetic strips, tags or markers. .

Also not dissimilar, said electronic device, system and method for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and handling safety and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers Storage, transport, degassing, solids and liquids or combinations thereof require the use of dedicated or commercial equipment for this application to read and / or write container history information, along with electronic identification devices or RFID technology transponders. Similar identification technology wireless device without the need for physical contact or direct sighting incorporated into said device for identification of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and storage vessels for transporting gases, solids and liquids. or combinations thereof, said device having a flat, rectangular, cylindrical, spherical, conical, or any similar geometric or non-appliquing configuration to suit the surface on which the fire extinguisher and other cylinders and containers will be installed storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, made of dielectric or metallic materials.

It should be made clear to those skilled in the art, however, that the following description of the disclosed devices does not limit the invention to just the above mentioned technologies, thus the aspect of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

The electronic devices proposed in this invention therefore comprise the fabrication and installation of a set of wireless technology devices for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of container handling and distribution. and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage cylinders and containers and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct contact incorporated into a Optional visual signaling system such as sealing, clamping, hoop, ring, collar, pin, safety valve, rivet, strap, band, seal, or any other variation as required by fixing, with or without the fitting. one or more regulatory and / or supervisory bodies.

Thus, according to the first aspect of the invention, at least one RFID transponder or electronic identification device or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct sight must be incorporated into the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification device, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and loads and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof as a form of support or fastener for protection against mechanical or environmental conditions, which may be metallic or dielectric, and which ensures the desired distribution of these electronic identification devices or transponders in fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers. the transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, predefined or chosen depositions for each application to the extent, width, fittings and / or component parts thereof.

The mechanical protection and the attachment of at least one electronic identification device or transponder in the fire extinguisher container and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof may be accomplished by the use of electronic identification devices or specific commercial transponders from each manufacturer and suitable for harsh or aggressive applications or through different specially made supports, according to each specific need or requirement.

Useful materials for making this electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage and transport cylinders and containers. Gases, solids, liquids or combinations thereof include various metallic or dielectric materials in the manufacturing process, and production is not limited to the use of only one material or combinations of these different materials, solutions or alloys in the production process, but is also subject to the use of adhesives. , adhesives, fasteners, varnish, paint, protectors, waterproofing and other products intended to protect, increase durability, flag or identify the same.

Plastics, including polyurethane, opoliethylene, polypropylene, resins, polycarbonate, PVC, nylon, silk, fabrics, rubbers, quilts, fibers and the like, which serve the same purpose, are useful as dielectric materials. with different densities, compositions and industrial classifications available in the market.

The electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage and transport cylinders and solids. and liquids or combinations thereof may be formed of one material alone or using the combination of different materials cited above, through hot casting, cold casting processes, may be injected, cut, laminated, stamped, pressed, meshed, rolled, sewn, bonded, welded, or other methods of making them. These electronic devices are intended for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control, and safe handling and distribution of containers and cargo. Fire extinguishers and other cylinders and storage vessels for transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof may take up to 1 mm2 to 1 m2, depending on the material chosen for manufacture and the robustness required. All colors in the visible spectrum and black, matt, gloss, fluorescent, phosphorescent or ultraviolet-sensitive black can be used in manufacturing, although most applications recommend using worldwide standard warning colors such as red, orange and yellow. , as they provide a better view.

The electronic device may be made of the materials in the desired arrangement or may be further colored by painting, pretending, galvanizing, oxidizing, anodizing, nickel plating, chrome plating and coloring processes. The pigments used may contain stabilizers, anti-UV and anti-oxidant, waterproofing and sunscreen additives, and may present written or designed information for viewing container characteristics without radio frequency reading equipment or the like.

The electronic device may also contain visual information in its extension, in the form of symbols, descriptions or drawings on the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of container handling and distribution. loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, so that rapid and visual identification when necessary is required without the use of the radio frequency reader or similar.

Electronic identification devices or transponders are incorporated into the devices for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers. gases, solids and liquids or combinations of the same metallic or dielectric described above, and it is possible to install in any of the possible models or configurations of said device, with the options of use with more than one electronic identification device or only one device, some or several electronic identification devices or transponders built into the device.

These electronic devices for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and loads from fire extinguishers and other storage and transport cylinders and gases, solids. and liquids or combinations thereof or other similar application devices may be used independently or by combining two or more thereof, depending specifically on the desired application.

In the use of an electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other gas storage and transport cylinders and containers, Solids and liquids or combinations of the same with two or more types of support or clamping devices, the manufacturing and visualization characteristics of each may be similar or different, and may be used totally separately or attached to each other by any type of joint.

Electronic devices are affixed to fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers described above, and can be installed in any model or shape of containers for these purposes, where in the option of use it is possible to configure with more than one device per container, only one, some or various devices affixed to the container. Electronic identification devices or transponders are attached to the device for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety in the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and cargo. and other cylinders and storage vessels for the transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof during the manufacturing process or during the installation or pre-installation process thereof in their application. finally.

Attachment of electronic identification devices or transponders for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, locating, inspection, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and containers. Conveying, solid and liquid, or combinations thereof can be accomplished by melting them into the device still in manufacture, glued directly to the support, riveted, bolted, matted, painted, tied, rolled, sewn, welded or fastened using other techniques. attachment to said device at the time of fabrication of the device as well as subsequent installation or pre-installation.

Useful frequency ranges for the electronic identification devices or transponders used are all frequency ranges defined in national and international standards that currently or in the future regulate these devices and their use, as well as their future updates and new regulations. These devices may utilize magnetic or electromagnetic field transmission and detection technologies.

RFID technology generates and radiates electromagnetic fields, and is therefore classified as a radio system. For this reason, the RFID system uses the frequencies of industrial, scientific and medical applications, classified worldwide as Industrial ScientificMedical (ISM) frequency range. Thus, the RFID system has low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) spectrum bands. The vast majority of electronic transponder identification devices use microchips that store a unique serial number with additional information. and belong to three categories according to their energy source, which are passive, semi-passive and active, with memory or simply location (1-bit RFID), the invention admitting the use of any type of identification devices. electronics or transponders available. The passive electronic identification device or transponder has no battery and is powered from magnetic or electromagnetic field energy emitted by at least one reader antenna and / or data recorder. Electronic identification devices or active transponders have their own battery to power all processing, reception and transmission, and semi-passives use both their own battery power and the energy of the magnetic or electromagnetic fields emitted by the reader in different parts of the process.

Electronic transponders or active transponders usually operate at frequencies around 455 MHz, 2.45 GHz, and 5.8 GHz and have a wider range than passive transponders. In turn, electronic identification devices or passive transponders are less expensive, require less maintenance and can operate on LF - usually at 124 kHz, 125 kHz and 135 kHz, HF - usually 13.56 MHz and UHF - usually between 860 MHz and 960 MHze 2.45 GHz, but not limited to these spectrum bands.

The operating distance between the transponder and the transponder and the reader and / or writer can be determined by various factors such as the transmitting medium, the center frequency, the transponder or the transponder power supply mode, the technical characteristics of the reader antennas. and the electronic identification device or transponder, among others.

In the case of using passive or semi-passive electronic transponder identification devices, it is possible to use an antennaster simply to power the electronic identification device or transponder and another antenna to transmit and receive the data.

According to the concept of the electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage and transport cylinders and containers. gas, liquid solids, or combinations thereof, it is possible to replace it even in the event of accidental damage without loss of data on the new device provided that at least one electronic identification device or transponder is in working condition or the required data is stored remotely.

Alternatively, the electronic device itself for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and cargoes for fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, Solids and liquids or combinations thereof allows to be replaced in case of accidental damage without loss of data in the installation of a new device provided that at least one electronic identification device or transponder is in conditions of use.

The following detailed description of the invention relates to the Figures accompanying this document and not to be construed as limiting the same.

In Figure 1A, which illustrates the basic operating principle of devices with RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct targeting, one can see a reader and / or writer unit (3), which can be mobile or fixed, responsible for reading and / or writing data to electronic identification devices or transponders (1), by emitting directed or isotropic electromagnetic or electromagnetic fields and at specific frequencies through their external or internal antenna (2) to excite and transmit data (13). ) for these electronic transponder identification devices (1), so that they can send their data stored in memory to the reader (3) or receive new information from it. The transmission medium may be the outdoors (15) or even the ground (9).

In Figure 1B, a power transmission diagram demonstrates the propagation direction of the electromagnetic waves responsible for excitation of said electronic identification device or transponder, energy form (12) and for transmitting data (13) from the memory of the devices to be recorded or read.

According to the invention, the sending of the electromagnetic magnetic fields (12) may be of little directivity to facilitate the reading of a large volume of devices at the same time, alternatively by using only one antenna (2) or antenna array in the form of a portal. or other similar configuration, as it is also possible to make this highly directive reading for the precise location and identification of any individual containers isolated or in need of precise identification, effectively depending on the relevant need at the time of reading.

In addition, the system utilizes a wavelength propagation interface (15), characteristic of wireless technology systems, with energy (12) being sent from the antenna to excite the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location device. , traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of gas and other transportable fuels containers and the latter returning or receiving data (13) regarding their historical information or other relevant information, which will be read by the reader (3) unit and / or record label or written on the electronic identification device or transponder (1).

Figure 2 presents three examples of different models of the electronic device (7) of the invention for use directly fitted to the fire extinguisher container nozzle (20) or other cylinders (21). Figure 2A shows a bracket model (6) for the electronic identification device or ring-shaped transponder (1) forming the electronic device (7) of the invention.

Figure 2B demonstrates the same ring pattern of the bracket (6) with a horizontal protrusion (6a) to accommodate the electronic identification device or transponder (1) thereon.

Figure 2C exemplifies a similar model to the above, but where the protrusion (6a) of the bracket (6) to accommodate the transponder or electronic identification device (1) is in the vertical position.

Figure 3 shows three other models of said invention device (7) with different variations in the holder (6) of the electronic identification device or transponder (1).

Figure 3A shows a configuration where the transponder (1) or electronic identification device holder (6) is a part already existing in the containers (20/21), as in the example, the triggering trigger (25) of a fire extinguisher ( 20) which incorporates an electronic identification device or transponder ^).

Figure 3B illustrates a model of electronic device (7) of the invention formed of a ring or collar for use around the container (20/21) without the need for valve removal for installation thereof.

Figure 3C demonstrates another variation of the inventive electronic device (7), where the electronic identification device or transponder (1) is attached to a ring by a wire (9) or similar to favor visual reading of information eventually printed thereon.

It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the electronic device configurations (7) of the invention illustrated in Figures 2A-2C and 3A-3C (as well as Figures 8A-8H) are not absolutely limiting of the device, other geometric shapes or not, regular or irregular, symmetrical or asymmetrical, convex or non-convex, with similar applications or similar functionalities being equally within the scope of the invention. Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the system of the invention, generally designated by numeral (100), without being limited to this use, for inspection and surveillance in commercial, industrial, residential or commercial environments of fire extinguisher containers and cargo (20) or other cylinders and storage containers for degassing, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, whether by the owner or responsible for local safety as well as by the sector's regulatory agency or inspector, and demonstrating that only a minimally trained operator (5) and reading and / or writing equipment (3) in this case of the portable model collects or writes relevant information from containers (20) in a large area in a simplified, fast and in real time, without the need for physical or direct contact with fire extinguishers (20) or other cylinders and containers.

In this mode, the operator (5) collects and / or records the relevant data of fire extinguishers (20), such as their condition and / or validity, when they are still affixed to the walls (91) or pillars (92). ) from the environment itself, without having to manually check each unit (20) or visual signaling board (4), even if the extinguisher (20) is not in the operator's field of view (5) at the moment. The reader / recorder equipment (3) sends the information of depreciation to the antenna (2), which radiates (15) (not indicated) an electromagnetic field (13) to excite all devices (7) of the invention attached to the fire extinguishers ( 20) within the dynamic range of these devices, and when excited by this field (13), responds immediately with a new electromagnetic field (13) containing the information requested by the reader and / or writer unit (3). This information is again collected by the antenna (2) of the system (100) and returned to the equipment (3) reader / writer, which safely, quickly and in real time presents all the necessary characteristics for the inspection and / or inspection of the cargo or containers. fire extinguishers (20). Figure 5 details two modalities of the invention system (100) in automotive applications for checking and / or inspecting fire extinguishers (20) with the affixed electronic device (7) or other relevant vehicle information (30), which may share the system (100) or work entirely independently.

Figure 5A shows the application of the invention's system (100) for inspection of the vehicle's fire extinguisher (20) without the need for physical contact or direct contact with it, as in the case of a mandatory vehicle inspection or annual survey. carried out by the inspection body using portable or unreadable reading and / or writing equipment (3) which sends a request for information to the antenna (2) and the antenna sends an electromagnetic field (13) through the air (15) (not indicated) to excite the electronic devices (7) of the invention attached to the vehicle fire extinguishers (20), they respond in the form of another electromagnetic field (13) containing the information requested to be captured by the antenna (2) and sent to the reader (3) / recorderto present the results to the operator (5) in real time and in simplified ways.

Figure 5B shows an embodiment of the system (100) of the invention in a police or similar fire extinguisher enforcement operation (20) and / or other vehicle characteristics without the need for an approach for individual verification and inspection. In this example, a police officer (40) is inspecting the fire extinguishers (20) of the vehicles (30) traveling on the road (93) through a system (100) consisting of a reader / writer equipment (3) (not shown, see Figure 5A). ) in your vehicle (41), connected to a set of specific antennas (2) mounted on a support (8) on the roadside (94) that emit an electromagnetic field (13) towards the flow of vehicles (30). When they pass this point they have the electronic devices (7) (not shown) affixed to their excited fire extinguishers (20) and send a response in the form of another electromagnetic field (13) to be picked up again by the antenna (2), and it sends the information directly to the reader / writer equipment (3) on the police vehicle (41), which based on this information obtained and signaled by the police (40), in the form of text, code, tone, light signal or any other form of warning, allow the uneven vehicle (30) to be booked or approached at a next checkpoint, either fully automated, manual or a combination of the two actions.

In this same figure a variation in the use of the system (100) is demonstrated, where there is the possibility of using a commercial device (10) that stores, regenerates, amplifies or repeats the electromagnetic fields (13) sent by the antenna (2), by the electronic device. (7) of the invention or both, simultaneously or alternately, to improve the quality of communication and increase the dynamics of the system (100) as a whole. In this Example, not limited to this, the device (10) is affixed to the windshield of the vehicle (30) and picks up the electromagnetic fields (13) of the antenna (2) positioned on the shoulder (94) of the highway (93) and repeats them amplified. into the vehicle (30), where the electronic device (7) is affixed to the fire extinguisher container (20), since it is hidden inside a metallic housing such as the vehicle bodywork (30) is in an unfavorable condition For communication at greater distances, and equally inversely, the electromagnetic field (13) emitted by the electronic device (7) is repeated and amplified out of the vehicle to reach the antenna (2) of the reading and / or writing equipment (3). police car (41) with greater intensity.

The use of this device (10) to improve system dynamics (100) may be dedicated for this purpose or shared with other existing or future applications based on this same wireless communication technology, such as toll seals, condominium seals, vehicle inspection seals, compliance seals, free pass cards, greenway cards, accomplished permit labels or seals, electronic service or circulation permits, vehicle tax seals or certifications, compulsory insurance or any other modality that electronic identification and surveillance technology is applicable. These electromagnetic field storage, regeneration, amplification or repetition devices (10) may be from different suppliers in models, with or without physical contact with electronic devices (7) or active or passive vehicle fire extinguishers (20). feeding form.

In Figure 6 an embodiment of said fire extinguisher container movement system (100) or other cylinders (21) and degassing, solid and liquid storage and transport containers or combinations thereof are shown in Figure 6. utilize RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology when traversing a support portal (8) of antennas (2) connected to the device (3) for safe, fast and automatic writing without the need to unload the vehicle (31). ) of transport for manual and individual identification.

This Example illustrates a specific use of said system (100), also not limited to this application, as automatic electronic control of the entry and exit of fire extinguisher containers (20) or other cylinders (21) and storage and transport containers (21). gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof using RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology.

An identification and locating system (100) in the form of an antenna support port (8) (2) connected to the reading and / or writing device (3) installed on the public sidewalk (96) over an access (95) of cargo vehicles (31) for fire extinguisher containers (20) or evasive cylinders (21) for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof equipped with the device (7) of the invention, antennas ( 2) emitting an electromagnetic field (13) to excite the electronic identification devices or transponders (1) of the electronic devices (7) of the invention quickly, automatically, simultaneously and precisely when the vehicle (31) crosses under it without the need to unload for manual and individual identification of each fire extinguisher (20) or cylinders (21) and containers (21). This electromagnetic field (13) is sent back by the devices (7) to the antennas (2) and this information is delivered to the reader / writer equipment (3) for the processing and control of the transported material.

Due to the ease and speed of this control identification system (100), it can be used in different transport processes such as storage of fire extinguishers (20) and cylinders (21) and containers (21), both indoors and outdoors. , parafiscalisation of accesses, police stations, tolls, borders, borders, municipal boundaries, streets, roads or any other applications that may be required.

Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the invention system (100) for the automation and internal control of the fire extinguisher charging process, and said system (100) comprises a reading and writing unit (3) responsible for communication with the fire extinguishers (20) equipped with the device (7) of the invention, a set of antennas (2) responsible for the emission and capture of the electromagnetic fields (13), affixed to a support (8) in the form of a control portal (51) on a container conveyor belt (50) which need to be identified and selected. Each fire extinguisher container (20) with the electronic device (7) installed when traversing the antenna portal (51) is identified and visually signaled as suitable for charging or recharging through the green signal light (52) or as not suitable through red (53), and it must be removed for inspection or disposal of the conveyor either manually or automatically according to each process.

In this specific Example, the reader / writer unit (3) is installed and integrated within said container control portal (51) on the conveyor belt (50) thereof and is not shown in the illustration.

This Example illustrated in Figure 7 does not limit the invention to this application or configuration, whether or not the use of conveyor belts (50) or other forms of conveyance, the use of an automatic or manual portal (51), the use of another composition is possible. antennas (2), a single antenna (2), portable reader / writer equipment (3), manual or automatic selection of containers (20/21), other aggregate functions, output line quality control, recording or checking the data recorded in the electronic identification devices (1) of the electronic devices (7), among others, as well as use in any container of fire extinguisher (20) or other cylinders (21) and containers (21) for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof described in this report.

Some variations in use and models of the device (7) for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and loads are shown in Figure 8. (20), not restricting the invention to only these models or types of containers, cylinders (21), gas or solid gas storage and transport cylinders (21).

The device (7) of the invention is comprised of an electronic identification device or transponder (1) with RFID technology or the like for storing the information required for identification and a support apparatus (6) for fixing to the fire extinguisher (20) or another cylinder (21) and containers (21), said support apparatus (6) being made of metallic or dielectric materials, such as plastics, including polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, resins, opolicarbonate, PVC, nylon, silk, fabrics, rubbers, quilts, fibers and the like serving for the same purpose with different market densities, compositions and classifications available, and production is not restricted to the use of only one material or combinations thereof. materials, solutions or alloys in the production process, and may subsequently be used for glues, adhesives, coatings, varnish, paint, protectors, waterproofing and other products intended to protect, increase hardiness, mark or identify it.

For the assembly of the electronic identification devices (1) in the support apparatus (6) various melting methods of the same can be used to compose the electronic device (7), still in manufacturing or later, glued directly to the support, riveted, screwed , entangled, decalted, painted, tied, rolled, sewn, welded or fastened with the aid of other techniques of shaping the said device both at the time of making the device and in the subsequent installation or pre-installation.

The electronic device (7) may be made of the desired color materials or may be further colored by painting, pretending, galvanizing, oxidizing, anodizing, nickel plating, chrome plating and normal coloring processes. The pigments used may contain stabilizers, anti-UV and anti-oxidant, waterproofing and sunscreen additives, and may present written or designed information for viewing container characteristics without radio frequency reading equipment or the like.

In this Figure 8, as an example of some models and variations of the electronic device (7), not limiting the invention to these or their applications, is shown in the illustration of Figure 8A an electronic device model (7) in the form of a collar made of dielectric material and without preferred reading and / or writing position of the system, affixed only under lock-in during loading or recharging of the fire extinguisher cylinder (20). Said electronic device (7) is installed in the cylinder (20) when it is still without the upper valve and its accessories, being under pressure or with free-swinging movement in the upper nozzle (67) of the container (20), just below the pressure gauge. (27) internal pressure control and diffuser nozzle (26) after final assembly. Its dimensions, as well as those of the other models presented, do not in any way hinder the use of the fire extinguisher (20), both for detached safety seal (23), the triggering of the triggering trigger (25), as well as for the handle grip (24) Transport and use.

In the case of Figure 8B, the electronic identification device (7) is similar to the previous case, but has a considerably better reading and / or writing position visually verified when the same protrusion (6a) is positioned perfectly towards the antenna (2). of the system of the invention, ensuring better performance over long distances, although the technology also allows the system to function seamlessly with the electronic device (7) in any other direction of orienting the electronic identification device support collar (6) or transponder (1), performing as shown in Figure 8A.

In the case of Figure 8C, also of the same attachment as the previous case, the electronic identification device or transponder (1) is installed on the support bracket (6) horizontally for better performance at higher read and write distances.

In the case of Figure 8D, the outransponder electronic identification device (1) is installed inside the triggering trigger (25) or support and use handle (24) and may optionally install the electronic identification device or transponder (1). ) inside the internal pressure gauge (27) of the cylinder (20) or in the safety seal (23), in all cases being possible to fix the electronic identification device or transponder (1) later on these components or to manufacture them even with the same incorporated.

In the case of Figure 8E, a proper clamp is used as the horizontal attachment bracket (6) of the other transponder electronic identification device (1) in the container (20).

In the case of Figure 8F, the outransponder electronic identification device (1) is affixed to a collar identical to that of Figure 8A via a wire (9) or the like, to facilitate visual identification in the event that the electronic device (7) is missing. contain information in the printed form. In the case of Figure 8G, the electronic transponder identification device (1) is affixed directly to the container (20) without the need for an additional support apparatus (6).

In the case of Figure 8H, an electronic device (7) identical to Figure 8E is installed on the base of the container (20).

Figure 9 shows the system (100) of the invention being used in some different models, types, shapes and specifications of fire extinguishing cylinders (20) or the like, not restricting their use.

Said system (100) of the invention, comprising a reader / writer equipment (3) coupled to an array of antennas (2) affixed to a support (8), emitting an electromagnetic field (13) for communicating different types of containers and loads of fire extinguishers (20), residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular, kitchen, automatic, manual, chemical reaction, of different pressures, among others, using the electronic device (7) with RFID technology and similar identification technology wirelessly affixed to its structure by various methods of melting, gluing or other same fastening processes, during manufacture or thereafter, such as glued directly to the fire extinguisher (20) container, valve, molten, melted under pressure embedded, expanded, contracted, riveted, bolted, tangled, decalted, painted, tied, rolled, sewn, welded or fastened with the aid of other fastening techniques, according to the examples of use of the previous figure or any other possibilities, installed at the time of the container (20) or with subsequent installation or pre-installation.

In Figure 10 one can verify, similar to the previous one, the use of said system (100) of the invention, composed by a reader / recorder equipment (3), a set of antennas (2) affixed to a support (8), emitting an electromagnetic field (13) and different types of cylinders (21) bypass (21) for storage, transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof using the electronic device (7) with RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology affixed to it structure by various methods of melting, bonding or other fixing processes therefor, during manufacture or afterwards, such as, for example, glued directly to the container (21), melted, melted, pressurized, seated, expanded, contracted, riveted, bolted, matted, decaled, painted, bound, rolled, sewn, welded or fastened with the aid of other fastening techniques both at the moment of making the cylinder (21) or container (21) as in the subsequent installation or pre-installation.

The invention is not restricted to the Examples of this Figure 10, wherein at least one electronic device (7) of the invention is installed on each cylinder (21) and vessel (21) for storing and transporting gases, eliquid solids or combinations thereof. In this illustration, the antennas (2) connected to the read / write unit (3) and mounted on a stand (8) emit an electromagnetic field (13) for communication towards the various containers (21) shown, and from them of the facilities of using the electronic devices (7) send this electromagnetic field (13) back to the antennas (2) and these to the reader / writer unit (3), providing the system (100) with a complete traceability of these cylinders (21), containers (21), vats (49), baskets (44), oxygen tanks or diving equipment (46), fixed tanks, transportable tanks, portable tanks (43), cans, ducts, bodies, hearsay containers thereof which fulfill these purposes. storage or transport of gases, liquid or solid, whether or not returnable or reusable, for such specific purposes or not and which may be controlled by the responsible bodies or the suppliers / users themselves. By reading the information contained in the electronic device (7) of each container, it is possible to accurately identify the history of movement, product, quantity, weight, dangerousness, manufacturer, supplier, buyer and responsible for the disposal or return of them, such as containers ( 44) Collection and transport of infectious or biological materials, toxic waste, hospital waste, cargo (48) and radioactive materials, pesticides, herbicides, poisons (47) in general, petrochemicals (49), lubricating oils (42), fuels (43) minerals and vegetables, solvents, inert or explosive gases (21), or any other variations of containers that cannot or should not be reused, disposed of or disposed of in the environment without control.

An example of the application of the invention during loading or recharging of fire extinguishers (20) and other cylinders (21) and gas, solid and liquid storage and transport vessels or combinations thereof is shown in Figure 11. use the electronic device (7) with RFID technology or similarwire / ess identification technology for fully automatic certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, quality control and security.

In this embodiment of the system (100) of the invention, a differential safety and product quality for both industry, regulator / regulator and end consumer is presented, where the charge or recharge of fire extinguishers (20) or other cylinders ( 21) and containers (21) described above, the relevant products and their characteristics are electronically and automatically certified and accredited directly by the loading or recharging equipment (60), being previously certified by the responsible agency of the sector.

In the specific Example shown in Figure 11, a fire extinguisher container (60) certified (62) certified (62) equipped with some gas cylinders (21), a compressor (64) driven by a electric motor (65), a weight control scale (63), some product supply and loading hoses (29), regulated by manual registers (61), with the aid of an analog system pressure gauge (27) and a electronic control device (66), whether or not automated in the charging or recharging process, with or without integrated reader / writer equipment (3) coupled to an antenna (2) emitting electromagnetic fields (13) for communication is used to ensure the quality and traceability of the marketed products in a fully automated and safe manner. This equipment (60), through the functionality of the electronic control device (66) with an equipment (3) reader / recorder and antenna (2) integrated in it, allows to record all relevant product information, charging or recharging process, container history, among other features, directly and in real time on the electronic device (7) affixed to the fire extinguisher container (20) being worked. As the equipment (60) is previously certified (62) by the industry regulatory / supervisory body, data with relevant process information and automatically recorded products on the electronic device (7) are reliable, traceable, accredited, and may be unchanged.

Figure 12 shows a flowchart generally designated by the number (200) demonstrating a complete process of charging or recharging (80) of fire extinguishers (20) or other gas cylinders (21), from pad (71) or replacement (73). ) of the container until its delivery to the consumption (83), evidencing the use of an automatic method of accreditation, requalification, identification, quality control and safety of containers and loads of fire extinguishers (20) and other storage cylinders (21). and transport of gases or liquids that use RFID technology or similar wireless identification technology.

In this flowchart (200), which represents only one example of the methodological use of the system (100) of the invention, it may be executed completely or partially, in different sequences, without daring the addition of new components or interconnections, without limiting the invention to this model. , it can be seen that at the beginning (70) of the loading and / or recharging process of these fire extinguisher containers (20) or other gas or liquid cylinders (21) the appropriate containers (20/21) may be required and may be collected (71) in different users for maintenance or periodic review for returnable models, or in case of lack of containers (20/21) verified in the packaging (72), it is necessary to purchase (73) or manufacture new containers (20 / 21) to start the process.When said process continuity containers (20/21) are available, a first inspection (74) is performed for visual, electronic and any other necessary information, and the eventual repair of detected problems, making the container (20/21) fit for use.

The next step is a verification (75) of the receiving instrumentation (20/21) using the electronic device (7) of the invention or just the affixed electronic identification device or transponder (1) through the features of the system (100) or its variations. If verification (75) yields satisfactory results, the container (20/21) is forwarded to the next procedure, and in case of a problem with the electronic device (7) or the other transponder electronic identification device (1), the container (20/21) ) is forwarded to a new instrument (76), as well as in the case of a new container (20/21) that does not yet have instrumentation.

Upon completion of the instrumentation procedure (76), in both cases described above, the containers (20/21) are again rerouted for a check (75) of the inventive electronic device (7) or electronic identification device or transponder (1) When approved, they are forwarded to the loading and / or recharging equipment (60).

This equipment (60) and its process of use (80) must be previously checked and certified (62) by the responsible local agency, ensuring the necessary reliability of the weights and measures used as reference for the loading or refilling of containers (20/21).

For the safety of consumers and users in general, the product (77) that will be used for loading or refilling said containers (20/21), such as chemical dust, industrial foam, gases in general, fuels, among others, must also be certified. responsible agencies, and this certification information should also be entered directly into the loading and / or recharging equipment (60). To ensure the reliability of the entire charging process (80), together with the certification and control system ( 62) the equipment itself (60) incorporates RFID or similar wireless reader / recorder equipment (3) and an antenna (2), both not shown in the illustration (see Figure 11), which is responsible for sending a quality certificate (79) at all times. the previous process fully automatically and instantaneously to the electronic device (7) or only the electronic identification device or transponder (1) affixed to the container (20/21) through a tamper-evident record (81) of this information and all other information that has been required, in a safe and simplified manner.

To complete the process, said container (20/21) is forwarded to a last general check procedure (82), and any problem or nonconformity is noted and forwarded to the identification procedure (74) and repaired to be submitted to the entire procedure. In this case, if the problem cannot be solved again, the same can be discarded, and if the check (82) achieves satisfactory results, the container (20/21) is ready for consumption (83), distribution and / or storage.

The system (100), which contains at least one device (7) installed and the various methods of installation and use thereof, allows the modification of the data stored in memory in the electronic identification devices or transponders (1) whenever necessary, either by adding new ones. functionality to the electronic device (7) or relevant changes to the fire extinguisher container (20) and other cylinders (21) and gas, solid and liquid storage and transport containers or combinations thereof.

For the recording process of at least one electronic identification device or transponder (1) of the electronic device (7) installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and cargo (20) and other cylinders (21) and storage and transport containers (21) for degassing, solids and liquids or combinations thereof already installed or in the factory, a transmitting antenna (2) may be used to power the device electronic identification or transponder (1) and other antenna (2) to transmit and receive the data or simply use an antenna (2) for both functions.

Still a feature of said device (7) for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and cargo for fire extinguishers and other storage and transport containers. It is the gas, solids and liquids or combinations thereof that alternatively the history or other relevant stored information can also be read or written to the device even though it is in apparent or visible condition.

Said system (100) for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage and transport cylinders. gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof incorporate all the devices necessary to perform these tasks, said system comprising: (i) at least one reader and / or unit for information on the containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage cylinders and containers; transporting gasses, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, said unit being coupled to (ii) at least one gain antenna, directives and specific biases for each application, (iii) at least one installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification device, identification, location, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution, consisting of outransponders electronic identification devices and a support and fixing apparatus, used when necessary, which may be with optional visual sealing type seal, clamp, ring, ring , collar, pin, safety valve, rivet, strap, band, seal or other variation as required according to the need for fastening, with the seal of one or more regulatory and / or supervisory bodies; at least one container and cargo of fire extinguishers and other evasive storage and transport cylinders of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof; and at least one software, application and / or database system capable of storing and / or processing the recipient information.

Still another aspect of the invention is a method for installing and using said standard-conforming device, said method comprising: i) storing and processing information relating to fire extinguisher containers and loads and other storage cylinders and containers and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof on the electronic identification device or transponder, (ii) read information concerning containers and charges for fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof on the electronic identification device other than transponder, and iii) in any way use said information for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, inspection, quality control and safety of their handling and distribution.

The device of the invention requires that specification information or other information relevant to the history and safety of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof are recorded in the memory of electronic identification devices or transponders or memories made available locally or remotely to software, applications and / or database systems, this information may be recorded or modified on the container or device production line, at the storage, transport or use site, or remotely thereto. , during or after its termination.

As a method of first locating and identifying fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations of the same through system functionality, it is necessary to use at least one antenna, software, application and / or database system and an associated reader and / or recorder, in order to simplify and speed up this first location of the devices, the antenna used may be of low directivity, and after having confirmed the presence of any device in the vicinity, it may be replaced. antenna by one or more antennas of greater directivity to increase the accuracy and reliability of the data read or recorded on the device of the invention.

A further feature of said method is that alternatively the containers of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations of the same to be identified are wholly or partially hidden or hidden.

Still an aspect of the invention is a method of reading and / or writing the device of the invention or any other integrated memory device accessed by software, application and / or temporary database system of specifications and information relevant to fire extinguishing containers and loads. and other cylinders and storage vessels for the transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, whether in the factory, or when installed or pre-installed in the field, where by using the devices of the invention it is possible to certify, believe, requalify, track, identify , locate, inspect, control the quality and safety of handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and storage containers for degassing, solids and liquids or combinations thereof.

Another aspect of the invention is a method for the same time and real-time identification of various containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other degassing, solid and liquid storage and transport cylinders and containers or combinations thereof from different companies using the device together with their fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and storage containers for degassing, solids and liquids or combinations thereof to be identified using the installation method described above, using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology or similar wireless identification technology without the need physical contact or direct sight.

A further aspect of the invention is a method for public inventory of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof by different companies or sector regulators and / or regulators in urbanized areas. whether or not high or low density, utilizing the device of the invention together with its fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and storage vessels and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof to be identified using the installation method described above by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or similar wireless identification technology without the need for physical contact or direct sight.

Another aspect of the invention is a method for mapping and locating containers and charges for fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof by reading the information contained in electronic identification devices or transponders, automatically or manually, together with the use of a GlobalNavigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver that provides the latitude, longitude, and height of the point to be georeferenced in real time or postprocessed to improve accuracy and accuracy. This information may be processed in the field, stored on a computer for further processing or transmitted to a centralized database for location map and identification execution, facilitating and automating the processes of installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, control, quality control and safety of handling and distribution, checking or withdrawal from the market. As competitive advantages of the present system, electronic methods of installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, localization, supervision, quality control and safety. handling and distribution of containers and cargoes of fire extinguishers and other cylinders and containers for storage, transport and degassing, solid and liquid or combinations thereof, it is possible to mention:

• Fast and reliable survey and identification of the characteristics and needs of installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, supervision, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers. storage and transport of gases, liquid solids and combinations thereof;

• Provides a great differential of product quality and service with low cost for companies using the invention, ensuring greater credibility with consumers in general;

• Great safety appeal as they reduce the chances of serious accidents with transportable chemicals and / or flammable or reduce the possibility of inefficiency of charging or refilling fire extinguishers while using them, usually caused by the lack of conservation history of current containers or lack of certification, accreditation or requalification of the products and procedures involved during the loading or refilling of these containers;

• Possibility for Regulatory, Supervisory and Governmental Agencies to have relevant information about fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof that circulate in the streets, automobiles, companies, industries and so on. faster, more accurate and safer;

• The electronic device for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, inspection, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders for the storage and transport of gases, solids and Liquid or combinations thereof can be replaced in the event of accidental damage without data loss in the installation of the new provided that only one of the electronic identification devices or transponders is in working condition.

Possibility of updating the data in the memory of the electronic identification devices or transponders of the electronic device for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, supervision, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or their combinations whenever necessary; Reading data from the electronic device for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety. Handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage cylinders and containers and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof without physical contact by trained personnel. minimal professional qualification Possibility of updating the data in the memory of electronic identification devices whenever necessary;

Low cost of installation and maintenance almost nonexistent, besides reading historical data of containers in real time Different companies and industry entities can read common information in any container, avoiding accidents due to lack of communication about the infrastructure or procedures of others; Widespread and tested RFID technology.

Claims (40)

1. Electronic device for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and loads and other degassing, solid and liquid storage and transport cylinders or containers or combinations electronic device (7), comprising: (a) at least one instrumented device consisting of a transponder (1) based on RFID technology and similar identification technology without the need for physical or direct contact, such device being affixed by) least one specific support apparatus (6) as required or with the ditotransponder attachment method (1) being directly to at least one fire extinguisher container (20) and other bypass cylinders (21/42/43/44/46 / 47/48/49) storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or ombuds of the same. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the fire-extinguishing container (20) is a container used for storing, transporting and distributing liquid, sparkling, solid (powder), gaseous or combined fire rests. Said container is selected from vehicular, commercial, industrial and residential fire extinguishers, being made of metallic or dielectric materials or a combination thereof. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that oscillators and containers (21/42/43/44/46/47/48/49) for storing and transporting gases, solids or liquids are any type or type of natural gas cylinder. (CNG), inert gas cylinders, flammable gas cylinders, fuels, lubricants, hospital waste baskets and containers, biological material, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, solvents, containers, in general, being made of metal or dielectric materials or the combination of them. Device according to claim 1, characterized by affixing the device to the extinguisher container (20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/47/48/49) for storing and transporting gases, solids liquids or combinations thereof shall be effected at any location of said fire extinguisher containers and other cylinders for the storage and transport of gases, eliquids or combinations thereof, said instrumented device (7) attached to said extinguisher / cylinder directly or with the aid of an original or non-fabricating support apparatus (6), preferably placed on the handle, valve, pedestal, foot, trim, weld, finish, structural reinforcement, chamfer, edge, rail, bearing, inner or outer wall or any other apparatus for load-bearing said fire extinguisher and other cylinders and containers in predefined or chosen positions for each application in extension or wide It's the same. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it incorporates the transponders (1) in said devices for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety in the handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and loads ( 20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/47/48/49) for the storage and transport of metallic, dielectric, solid, and liquid liquids, the installation being carried out on any of the models or configurations of said device, at least one, some or more transponders (1) being incorporated into said device (7) being used, the devices being used independently or by associating two or more of them. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it attaches the transponder (s) (1) to the device (7) for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling. distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other storage cylinders and containers and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof during the manufacturing process or during its installation or pre-installation process in its final application by melting them in the device still manufactured, glued directly to the support, riveted, bolted, tangled, decalted, painted, tied, rolled, sewn, welded or fastened with the aid of other attachment techniques to said device, both at the time of device confection and installation or pre - subsequent installation. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it is configured in the fire extinguisher containers (20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/47/48/49) with more than one device (7). per container, at least one, some or more devices affixed to said containers. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is replaced in the event of accidental damage without loss of data in the installation of a new device (7) provided that the at least one transponder (1) is in working condition. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that they are made of a collar made of dielectric material and preferentially read-only and / or read-only to the system, affixed only under locking during loading or recharging of the fire extinguisher cylinder (20). installed in said cylinder (20) when it is still without the upper valve and its accessories, being under pressure or with free-swinging movement on the upper nozzle (67) of the container (20), just below the internal pressure control manometer (27) and the diffuser nozzle (26) after its final assembly. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it comprises any geometric shape or not, regular or irregular, symmetrical or asymmetrical, convex or non-convex, having similar or similar functionalities. Device according to Claim 1, characterized by an improved read and / or write position suitable for reaching greater distances, said position being visually checked when the protrusion (9) of said device is positioned perfectly towards the antenna (2) of the invention system. . Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the transponder (1) is horizontally installed in the support apparatus (6) for better performance over greater read and write distances. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the transponder (1) is installed inside the trigger (25) or the support handle (24) and the use of said cylinder (20), or alternatively the transponder (1) is installed. Within the internal pressure gauge (27) of the cylinder (20) or on the safety seal (23), the transponder (1) is attached thereafter to these components or they are manufactured as an incorporated transponder (1). Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it uses its own clamp as a support (6) for fixing the transponder (1) to the container (20). Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the transponder (1) is attached to a collar (6) by means of a strand (6a) or the like, to facilitate misleading visual identification of the need for the device (7) to contain information in printed form. . Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it secures the transponder (1) directly to the container (20) without the need for an additional support apparatus (6). Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it installs the device (7) on the base of the container (20). 18. System for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safe handling and distribution of containers and loads of fire extinguishers and other cylinders for storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said system comprises: at least one device (7) based on a transponder (1) with wireless technology or similar identification technology without the need for physical or direct contact with respect to application and instrumented with at least one transponder (1) utilizing RFID technology or similar identification technologies without the need for direct or physical contact; at least one TF card reader and / or writer device (3); at least one antenna (2) ) endowed with gains, specific directives and polarizations at least one container (20) for fire extinguisher and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/4748/49) for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof to be instrumented ; and e) at least one data bank software, application and / or system capable of storing and / or processing the container information, whereby it is possible to read information from the memory of the device (7) as specifications or relevant information. for certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution of said containers. The system of claim 18, further comprising a device (10) for storing, regenerating, amplifying or repeating the signals received and output by said transponder (1). System according to Claim 19, characterized in that the device (10) is affixed to the vehicle windshield (30) and captures the electromagnetic fields (13) of the antenna (2) supported on the support (8). by repeating said amplified fields into the vehicle (30) where the device (7) is attached to the fire extinguisher (20) and conversely, the electromagnetic field (13) emitted by the device (7) is repeated and amplified out the vehicle to reach the antenna (2) of the police vehicle, regulator and / or inspector vehicle (3) reading and / or writing equipment (3). System according to claim 19, characterized in that the use of said device (10) is dedicated for the purpose of amplification of electromagnetic fields or to be shared with other applications based on wireless communication technology. System according to claim 19, characterized in that said device (10) is affixed to the vehicle windshield (30) or without physical contact with active or passive vehicle devices (7) or fire extinguishers, dependent on their feeding form. A system according to claim 18 for inspection and leakage in commercial, industrial, residential or commercial environments of fire extinguisher containers and cargo or other cylinders and containers for storage, transport, and degassing, solid and liquid or combinations thereof, said system being characterized by: understand the collection or recording of relevant container information (20) over a large area in a simplified, fast and real-time manner, without the need for physical contact or direct targeting with said fire extinguishers (20) or other cylinders and containers (21 / 42/43/44/46/4748/49), the collection being performed by an operator (5) and a reading and / or writing equipment (3), the fire extinguishers (20) being checked for the condition of loading and / or their validity, these being affixed to the walls (91) or pillars (92) of their own environment, without the need to manually check each unit (20) or visual signaling board (4), even if the extinguisher (20) is not in the operator's field of view (5) at the moment. A system according to claim 23, characterized in that the reader / writer equipment (3) sends the information of demand to the antenna (2), which radiates an electromagnetic field (13) to excite all devices (7) affixed to the extinguishers. (20) within the range of these devices, and when excited by this field (13), respond immediately with a new electromagnetic field (13) containing the information requested by the reader and / or writer unit (3). information collected again by the antenna (2) of the system (100) and developed for the equipment (3) reader / writer, which provides a safe, fast and real-time all the characteristics necessary for the inspection and / or inspection of our container fire extinguisher loads. fire (20) from the site. A system according to claim 18 for inspecting and extinguishing a vehicle fire extinguisher without the need for physical contact or direct contact with it, characterized by using a portable reading and / or writing device (3) which sends a information request to the antenna (2) and it sends an electromagnetic field (13) through the air to excite the devices (7) affixed to the vehicle fire extinguishers (20), which respond in the form of another electromagnetic field (13) containing the requested informationfor captured by the antenna (2) and sent to the player (3) reader / writer to present the results to the operator (5) in real time and in a simplified manner. A system according to claim 18 for inspecting and inspecting a vehicle fire extinguisher without the need for physical or direct contact with it, and without the need for an individual verification and inspection approach, said system comprising a (3) reader apparatus. / tape recorder used by a police officer (40) which inspects the fire extinguishers (20) of the vehicles (30) that are roadside (93), the equipment (3) being installed in a naviature (41), connected to an antenna array (2) mounted on a support (8) on the shoulder (94) of the road that emits an electromagnetic field (13) in the direction of the devicles (30), so that said vehicles when passing this point have devices (7) affixed to their fire extinguishers (20) excited and send a response in the form of another electromagnetic field (13) to be picked up again by antenna (2), and it sends the information directly to the equipment (3) reader / writer in the police car (41), based on this information obtained and signaled to the police (40), in the form of text, code, tone, light or any other form of warning, allow the vehicle (30) irregularity is either authorized or addressed at an upcoming checkpoint, whether fully automated, manual or a combination of two actions. A system according to claim 18 for controlling the movement of fire extinguisher containers or other cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solid or liquid, said system comprising a antenna support portal (8) (2). ) connected to the reading and / or writing device (3), installed in the public pass (96), over an access (95) of cargo vehicles (31) from fire extinguisher containers (20) or evasilating cylinders (21/42/43 / 44/46/4748/49) Storage and transport of gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof equipped with said device (7), the antennas (2) emitting an electromagnetic field (13) to excite the transponders (1) of the devices (7) quickly, automatically, simultaneously and accurately when the vehicle (31) crosses the same, the electromagnetic field (13) being sent back by the devices (7) to the antennas (2) and this information is delivered to the team. (3) reader / writer for the processing and control of material transported. System according to Claim 18 for the automation and internal control of the process of loading or recharging of fire extinguishers or other cylinders and storage vessels for the transport of gases, solids, liquids or combinations thereof, comprising each container of a fire extinguisher. (20) with the device (7) installed through a control portal (51) on a conveyor belt (50), the optional (51) being supported by a support (8) with an antenna array (2) responsible for the emission and capture of electromagnetic fields (13), whereby it is identified and signaled visually as suitable for charging or recharging by the green signal (52) or as not suitable by the red signal (53), said container to be removed for inspection or disposal manual or automatic according to each process. System according to claim 28, characterized in that the reader / writer unit (3) is installed and integrated inside said container control portal (51) in the conveyor belt (50). The system of claim 28, further characterized in that the reader / writer unit (3) is a portable unit. System according to claim 18 for traceability of cylinders and containers for storing and transporting gases, solids and liquids or combinations thereof, comprising at least one device (7) in each of said cylinders cylinders (21), the antennas (2) connected to the read / write unit (3) and mounted on a stand (8) emitting an electromagnetic field (13) for communication towards the various containers (21) shown, and from the ease of use of the devices (7) ) return this electromagnetic field (13) back to the antennas (2) and the antennas (3) to the reader / writer unit, providing the system with full traceability of these cylinders (21), containers (21), vats (49), baskets ( 44), oxygen tanks or diving equipment (46), stationary tanks, transportable tanks, portable tanks (43), cans, ducts, bodies, packaging or variations thereof that meet these requirements. storage or transport of returnable or non-reusable gases, liquids or solids, whether or not reusable, for these specific purposes or not and which may be controlled by the responsible bodies or the suppliers / users themselves, and by reading the information contained in the device (7) From each said container it is possible to accurately identify the movement history, product, quantity, weight, hazardousness, manufacturer, supplier, buyer and responsible for the disposal or return of the same, such as containers (44) for collection and transport of infectious or biological materials. , toxic waste, hospital waste, cargoes (48) and radioactive materials, pesticides, herbicides, poisons (47) in general, petrochemicals (49), lubricating oils (42), mineral and vegetable fuels (43), solvents, inert gases (21) explosives, or any other container variations that cannot or should not be reused, discarded or abandoned in the uncontrolled environment. The system according to claim 18 for fully automatic certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, quality control and safety of products and their relevant characteristics directly by charging equipment or recharging at the time of loading or recharging of fire extinguishers or other cylinders and containers utilizing the device (7) with RFID technology or wireless similar identification technology, said system comprising a device (60) with certification (62), loading and refilling of fire extinguisher containers (20), composed gas cylinder (21), a compressor (64) powered by an electric motor (65), a weight control scale (63), supply and load hoses (29) regulated by manual registers (61) with the aid of pressure gauge (27) and with an automated or non-automated electronic process control device (66) charge load, with an integral reader / writer equipment (3) or not, coupled to an antenna (2) emitting electromagnetic fields (13) for communication, software, application or database being used to ensure the quality and reliability of the products. fully automated and secure. A system according to claim 32, characterized in that the equipment (60), through the functionalities of the electronic control device (66) with an integrated reader / recorder (3) and antenna (2) integrated therein, allows to be recorded all relevant product information, charging or recharging process, container history, among other functionalities, directly and in real time on the device (7) posted on the fire extinguisher (20) being worked on, prior certification (62) of the equipment (60) by the industry regulatory / supervisory body making the data relevant to the process and automatically recorded products on the device (7) reliable, traceable, accredited, certified and unchangeable. 34. Method for installing and using the device according to claim 1 according to standard, said method comprising: (i) storing and processing information relating to containers and loads of fire extinguishers (20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42 / 43/44/46/4748/49) storage and transport of gas, solids and liquids or combinations thereof in the electronic identification device or transponder (1), (ii) read information on said containers and charges for fire extinguishers (20) and other cylinders and containers (21/42/43/44/46/4748/49) for degassing, transporting and storage liquids, solids or liquids or a combination thereof in the electronic identification device or transponder (1), and (iii) in any manner using said information for installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, location, traceability, surveillance, quality control and safety of handling and distribution. 35. Method for the installation, maintenance, certification, accreditation, requalification, identification, tracing, traceability, surveillance, quality control, movement and safety of handling and distribution of fire extinguisher containers and other storage cylinders and gas carriers; solids and liquids or a combination thereof, equipped with the device according to claim 1, said method comprising the following steps: (a) initiation (70) of the loading and / or recharging process of fire extinguisher (20) or other cylinders (21) appropriate inlet (20/21) gases or liquids being said containers collected (71) from different users for maintenance or periodic review for returnable models, (b) checking (72) of said containers (20/21); c) first inspection (74) for visual, electronic and any other identification, and e repair of detected problems by making the container (20/21) fit for use d) checking (75) the instrumentation of the container (20/21) using the device (7) or just the attached transponder (1) through the system functionalities (100) or variations thereof e) container (20/21) routing for loading and / or recharging equipment (60) f) loading or recharging process (80) in conjunction with the control and certification system (62) the reliability of this process is ensured by incorporating (60) a RFID or similar wireless reader / writer and equipment (60) and an antenna (2), which is responsible for sending a certificate (79) of the entire prior quality process. fully automatic and instantaneous to the device (7) or just dotransponder (1) affixed to the container (20/21), through a tamper-evident record (81) of this information and all other information that was required, in a safe and simple manner; said container (20/21) for a last general check procedure (82); and h) routing the container (20/21) for consumption (83), distribution and / or storage. Method according to Claim 35, characterized in that, in case of lack of containers (20/21) in the case of a lack of packaging (72), the acquisition (73) or manufacture of new containers (20/21) becomes necessary. 21) to start the process. The method according to claim 35, characterized in that, in case of a problem with the device (7) or the transponder (1), the container (20/21) is directed to a new instrumentation (76) as well as in the case of a new container (20/21) which does not yet have instrumentation, and after said instrumentation (76) the containers (20/21) are again forwarded for a check (75) of the device (7) or dotransponder ^). Method according to Claim 35, characterized in that, in step e) said equipment (60) and its process of use (80) must be previously verified and certified (62) by the local responsible body of the sector, ensuring the necessary reliability of the weights. and measures used with reference to the loading or refilling of containers (20/21). Method according to claim 35, characterized in that the product (77) used for loading or refilling said containers (20/21), such as chemical dust, industrial foam, gases in general, fuels and the like is certified by the corresponding responsible bodies, certification information being entered directly into the loading and / or recharging equipment (60). A method according to claim 35, characterized in that, in step g), if any problem or non-conformity of said containers (20/21) is found, they are referred to the identification procedure (74) and repaired for further submission. the process, where if the problem cannot be solved again, the same can be discarded.