Classifications

• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
  • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
  • F02M21/00—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
  • F02M21/02—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • F02M21/0218—Details on the gaseous fuel supply system, e.g. tanks, valves, pipes, pumps, rails, injectors or mixers
  • F02M21/023—Valves; Pressure or flow regulators in the fuel supply or return system
  • F02M21/0236—Multi-way valves; Multiple valves forming a multi-way valve system
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
  • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
  • F02M21/00—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
  • F02M21/02—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • F02M21/0218—Details on the gaseous fuel supply system, e.g. tanks, valves, pipes, pumps, rails, injectors or mixers
  • F02M21/0221—Fuel storage reservoirs, e.g. cryogenic tanks
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
  • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
  • F02M21/00—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
  • F02M21/02—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • F02M21/06—Apparatus for de-liquefying, e.g. by heating
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
  • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
  • F02M21/00—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form
  • F02M21/02—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • F02M21/0203—Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels characterised by the type of gaseous fuel
  • F02M21/0206—Non-hydrocarbon fuels, e.g. hydrogen, ammonia or carbon monoxide
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
  • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
  • Y02T10/10—Internal combustion engine [ICE] based vehicles
  • Y02T10/30—Use of alternative fuels, e.g. biofuels
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
  • Y10T137/8593—Systems
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
  • Y10T137/9029—With coupling

Definitions

• Receptacle device for gas under pressure, distributor-receiver device assembly, and corresponding supply system
• the present invention relates to a device for receiving gas under pressure, an assembly comprising a gas distributor and a receiving device and a gas supply system using such a set.
• the invention more particularly relates to a device for receiving pressurized gas, in particular for a gas consumer such as a motor or a fuel cell, comprising a connection interface comprising at least one attachment member intended to selectively cooperate in snap-in. with a coupling member of a gas distributor.
• the invention relates in particular to the supply of gas-consuming devices, for example a fuel cell or a heat engine for a vehicle in which the fuel contains, for example, gaseous hydrogen stored in tanks at very high pressure (up to 20 ° C). at 700 bar and beyond).
• gaseous hydrogen stored in tanks at very high pressure up to 20 ° C. at 700 bar and beyond.
• the lack of infrastructure for refueling directly on the vehicle leads to the consideration of alternative solutions that include the provision of users exchanging empty tanks for full tanks.
• Current or future regulations provide for the necessity of equipping the gaseous hydrogen tanks with automatic isolation valves allowing the closing of the supply circuit of the fuel cell or the heat engine directly at the source of gas.
• An object of the invention is to propose a technical solution to this regulatory constraint in the case where the refueling of the vehicle is achieved by the exchange of empty tanks by full tanks, while maintaining a very high level of security.
• a known solution is to provide a high pressure solenoid valve directly at the outlet of the tank. This satisfies the need for an automatic isolation device closer to the gas source, in accordance with the requirement of the regulations.
• a disadvantage of this solution is that the lack of infrastructure to refuel gaseous fuel from fixed on-board tank vehicles does not favor this technical solution.
• the invention also proposes the combination of a removable pressurized gas tank and a receiving system of said fixed on-board tank on board the user (vehicle for example).
• the removable pressurized gas tank is equipped with a gas distributor (such as a tap, in particular an integrated pressure reducer valve).
• the gas distributor comprises at least one gas isolation means such as an isolation valve.
• the receiving device for example on board a vehicle, includes an interface adapted to cooperate with the tank (more specifically with the distributor).
• the receiving device also comprises a control system for the opening of the isolation valve (s) of the distributor.
• control system of the opening of the valve of the dispenser can be actuated automatically (and / or manually) by a relocatable actuator.
• An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.
• the receiving device comprises a mobile gas admission axis defining a channel of circulation for the gas, said channel having at least one downstream end intended to be connected to a consumer and an upstream end intended to be connected to a gas distributor, the inlet axis being selectively mobile with respect to the hooking between at least two stable positions: a first reference position downstream and a second advanced position in the upstream direction.
• embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features: the receiving device comprises a shutter selectively movable between a first position interrupting the flow of gas between the upstream and downstream ends of the channel and a second position allowing the flow of gas between the upstream and downstream ends of the channel, the mobile shutter is automatically automatically biased towards its first position, for example via a return element,
• the movable shutter is shaped to be moved to its second position by direct or indirect mechanical contact with a gas distributor and / or manually and / or by a remotely controlled actuator,
• the movable shutter is shaped to be automatically moved to its second position when the receiving device hooks onto a gas distributor
• the circulation channel comprises two separate distinct portions, the shutter forming a mobile connection chamber selectively connecting fluidically or otherwise the ends of the two portions of the channel,
• the inlet axis is movable in translation between the first downstream reference position and the at least one second advanced forward position under the action of a lever or a drive cam; the admission axis; is biased by default to its first downstream reference position by a return member,
• the shutter is movable in translation concentrically to the distribution axis, a spacing between the shutter and the inlet axis and a sealing system defining a movable connecting chamber capable of selectively making fluidic connection or not the ends of the two portions of the circulation channel.
• the receiving device is shaped (selectively movable inlet axis) to control for example multiple and sequential gas reception from at least one gas distributor that can be removable (exchangeable gas bottle).
• the invention may also relate to an assembly comprising a pressurized gas distributor such as a valve comprising a coupling member, and a device for receiving pressurized gas.
• a pressurized gas distributor such as a valve comprising a coupling member
• the assembly can be characterized in that: - the gas distributor comprises a gas distribution circuit to the receiving device provided with a first and a second valve arranged in series, and in that the axis of intake is dimensioned so that when the receiving device is in the hooking position on the gas distributor, the first valve of the gas distribution circuit is actuated in opening by the inlet axis disposed in its first downstream reference position, or respectively the first valve of the gas distribution circuit is actuated in opening by the inlet axis; only when the latter is disposed in its second upstream reference position,
• the inlet axis can be movable in a third advanced position further upstream than the second upstream position and can be dimensioned so that when the receiving device is in the latching position on the gas distributor, the first valve of the gas distribution circuit is not actuated in opening by the inlet axis disposed in its first downstream reference position, in its second forward advanced position, the inlet axis actuating only the opening of the first valve of the distribution circuit, in its third advanced upstream position, the inlet axis actuating the opening of the first valve and the second valve of the distribution circuit,
• the sealing system carried by the receiving device and / or the distributor comprises at least one O-ring disposed in the distributor and shaped to form a tightness concentrically with the distribution axis, between on the one hand an upstream orifice of the intake axis communicating with the circulation channel for the gas and, secondly, the downstream end of the channel,
• the inlet axis selectively actuates the opening of the second valve of the gas distribution circuit via an intermediate member such as a valve shoot, for example via the body of the first valve,
• the pressurized gas supply system to a user comprises a plurality of pressurized gas tanks connected to the user via respective gas distributor assemblies and receiving device and in that said tanks sequentially feed the user.
• the invention may also relate to a gas supply system under pressure to a gas user from at least one pressurized gas tank, each tank comprising a pressurized gas distributor such as a tap, the user being selectively connectable to each distributor via a respective receiving device, characterized in that the assemblies each comprising a gas distributor and a receiving device are compliant.
• the invention may also relate to an assembly comprising a use circuit (in the receiving device) and a pressurized gas container provided with a pressurized gas distributor (valve or device for filling and dispensing gas) in which the use circuit comprises a mechanism forming a high pressure safety valve able to evacuate pressurized exhaust gas from the distributor to the atmosphere or a specific secure area.
• the distributor comprises two valves.
• the utilization circuit (at the level of the receiving device) comprises a member such as an axis having a first selective opening position of the first valve (second valve closed) and a second open position of the first valve and the second flap.
• a member such as an axis having a first selective opening position of the first valve (second valve closed) and a second open position of the first valve and the second flap.
• the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
• FIGS. 1 and 2 are external views and isometric perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a receiver device for a gas reservoir according to the invention
• FIGS. 3 and 4 are external views and isometric perspective views of another embodiment of a receiving system according to the invention.
• FIG. 5 is an external and isometric perspective view of the embodiment of FIGS. 3 and 4 in a configuration mounted in a receiving sleeve;
• FIG. 6 is an isometric perspective view of a tank equipped with an example of a gas distributor compatible with the recipient devices of FIGS. 1 to 4,
• FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the receiving device of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a disconnected configuration at rest
• FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the embodiment of the receiving device of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a configuration connected to a gas reservoir and in the "single opening" position,
• FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of the embodiment of the receiving device of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a configuration connected to a gas tank and in the "double opening" position,
• FIG. 10 is a view in longitudinal section of the receiving device of FIGS. 3 and 4 in a disconnected configuration at rest
• FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the receiving device of FIGS. 3 and 4 in a configuration connected to a gas reservoir and in the "simple opening" position,
• FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view of the receiving device of FIGS. 3 and 4 in configuration connected to a gas reservoir and in the "double opening" position;
• FIG. 13 is a schematic and partial representation of an example of a supplying gas under pressure to a user using a receiving device according to the invention,
• FIGS. 14 to 16 schematically and partially illustrate the structure and operation of the receiving device with a distributor respectively in “disconnected at rest” configuration, then “connected and in a single-open position” then “connected in the double position” opening ".
• FIGs 1, 2 show a receiver device 700 for a gas tank 300 equipped with a gas distributor 200 (such as a tap) (see Figure 6).
• the receiving device 700 comprises, for example, a body 1, a downstream end has a connector 7 for sealing connection with a user system 1600 (see Figure 13).
• An upstream end of the receiver device 700 includes a connection interface 2 having a locking system mechanical 22 for sealingly coupling the receiving device 700 to a gas distributor 200 mounted on a tank 300.
• the mechanical locking system 22 may comprise grooves intended to cooperate with axes or bayonets 202 of a distributor ( bayonet type link). Of course, any other type of attachment can be considered.
• the unlocking control of the attachment of the receiving device 700 on a distributor 200 is embodied by the movable ring 3 located coaxially with the body 1.
• the locking ring 3 provides a removable locking of the bayonets 202 in the grooves 22.
• the upstream end of the device 700 also comprises an axis 21 for admission of the tubular fluid defining an internal channel for the gas.
• FIG. 7 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of the receiving device
• the connector 7 (for example female) may comprise a tapered female thread 71 allowing a sealing connection of the receiving device 700 with a supply circuit of the application or user.
• the fastening members 22 (grooves or the like) are for example formed at the upstream end of a generally tubular connecting flange 25 mounted in the body 1.
• the flange 25 is for example immobilized in rotation relative to the body 1 by means of a pin 26.
• the flange 25 is for example linked in translation to the body 1 via a nut 28 which traps a shoulder 127 of the body 1 between a washer 27 and a surface 257 of the connection flange 25.
• the movable locking ring 3 can slide without rotating around the connecting flange 25.
• a return spring 24 disposed around the flange 25 permanently brings the movable ring 3 in the locked position upstream.
• the upstream end of the inlet shaft 21 is integral (for example by screwing) with a downstream inlet shaft 44 which can translate inside the receiving device 700.
• the translation of the inlet axis (together 44, 21) in the body 1 is driven for example by a lever 4.
• the lever 4 has for example an axis of rotation 47 mounted on the body 1.
• the lever 4 is in tangential contact 48 with a ring 43 screwed on the downstream part of the movable axis 44.
• the position of the movable axis 44 in FIG. 7 is normally stable and is the result of a balance between on the one hand the force of a return spring 42 urging the ring 43 downstream and, on the other hand, the force of a return spring 45 urging the lever 4 upstream, to the contact of the ring 43.
• the inlet shaft 21, 44 is terminated at its upstream end by a tubular needle-shaped point 21 (it is conceivable to form in one piece the two parts 21 and 44 of the inlet axis. following will indifferently designate any one or both axes 21, 44 by the general term "axis of admission” or simply "axis").
• the seal between these pins 21, 44 can be provided by the O-ring 210.
• the downstream end of the inlet shaft 44 is closed for example by a plug 444 screwed and sealed for example by an O-ring 445.
• a channel or duct 211 passes through the inlet axis 21 and opens into a chamber 441 of the axis 44.
• the inlet axis 44 comprises first radial orifices 446 communicating with an annular chamber. 351 upstream.
• the upstream annular chamber 351 is formed between the body of the inlet shaft 44 and an upstream tubular spacer 353.
• the upstream annular chamber 351 is also delimited upstream and downstream respectively by two O-rings 352 and 354 integral with a shutter 35.
• the shutter 35 of generally tubular shape is slidably mounted about the axis 21, 44 and around the spacer 353 upstream. The shutter 35 can therefore translate around the axis 21, 44 of admission.
• the stable rest position of the shutter 35 is shown in FIG. 7. In this stable rest position, a return spring 355 pushes the shutter 35 upstream against an abutment surface 212 of the axis 21.
• the shutter 35 may comprise a second downstream annular chamber 359 bounded by a second downstream spacer 356 and two other respective O-rings 354, 357.
• the two upstream annular chambers 351 and downstream 359 are separated by an O-ring 354.
• Second radial orifices 358 are formed in the movable inlet axis 44. These second radial orifices 358 are, in the configuration of FIG. relationship with the annular chamber 359 downstream and open into a central channel 442 formed in the body of the axis 44 of amission.
• This inlet channel 442 extends downstream through the radial holes 447.
• the radial holes 447 communicate with an annular chamber 73 downstream end which is delimited by O-rings 448, 449.
• the annular chamber 73 downstream end opens in the outlet connection 7 via, for example, a duct 72.
• the first radial orifices 446 are fluidly separated from the second radial orifices 358 by the O-ring 354.
• the continuity of the inlet channel is interrupted between the upstream and the downstream (cf. Figure 14).
• the upstream portion of the channel 211, the upstream annular chamber 441 and the upstream ports 446 are in contact with the external medium via the orifices 219 of the upstream end of the axis 21.
• the downstream annular chamber 359, the downstream orifices 358, the downstream portion 442 of the channel to the outlet connection 7 are in fluid connection with the user (not shown).
• the receiving device 700 is connected to a tank 300 of gas via its distributor (valve) 200.
• the distributor 200 comprises a second isolation valve 201 closed (preferably sealed).
• the receiving device 700 comprises, at its connection interface 2, grooves 22 in the shape of "L” formed in the connecting flange 25.
• the locking ring 3 comprises housing 31.
• the receiving device 700 is presented and approached by the user so that the grooves 22 in the form of "L" of the connecting flange 25 correspond with said bayonets 202.
• a translation and then a rotation relative to the receiving device 700 causes, once the bayonets 202 in contact with the locking ring 3, the recoil of the locking ring 3.
• the locking ring 3 automatically returns to the upstream position by the action of the spring 24 so as to lock the bayonets 202 in the housings 23 of the ring 3 (see Figure 2).
• the inlet shaft 21 enters the body of the dispenser 200 by releasing a first valve or shutter 203 preferably sealed.
• the inlet shaft 21 is positioned sealingly inside the gas distributor 200 in at least one O-ring 204 carried by the distributor 200.
• a surface 205 of the gas distributor 200 comes into contact with an end surface 34 of the shutter 35. This contact causes the moving shutter 35 to push downstream against the spring force 355.
• the shutter 35 is moved into a position where the upstream radial apertures 446 and downstream 358 of the movable axis 44 intake open into the same upstream annular chamber 351.
• This has the consequence of ensuring then a continuity of the gas circuit from a chamber 206 located inside the distributor 200 to the outlet connection 7 (via the radial orifices 219 and the central channel 211 of the inlet shaft 21, then the upstream chamber 441, then the upstream radial openings 446, then the upstream annular chamber 351, then the downstream radial openings 358, then the downstream portion of the channel 442, then the radial openings 447, then the annular chamber 73 and finally the channel 72).
• the chamber 206 located inside the distributor 200 is for example a low pressure chamber located downstream of a gas expansion valve integrated in the distributor.
• the chamber 206 may be located downstream of a second isolation valve 201 arranged in series with the first valve 203.
• any flow of gas passing through the chamber 206 of the distributor 200 can be received and evacuated by the user's circuit through the receiving device 700 (see Figure 15).
• the chamber 206 receives any exhaust gas from a safety valve of the distributor 200, this gas under high pressure is discharged to the receiving device and eventually to the user.
• the user 200 and / or the receiving device 700 comprise safety systems for treating this exhaust gas under pressure (safe evacuations, additional safety valves, etc.).
• the exhaust gases can come from, for example, a safety component in relation to the gas contained in the tank 300
• the inlet shaft 21, 44 can undergo a translation inside the receiving device 700. This translation is controlled for example via the lever 4, having an axis of rotation 47 integral with the body 1.
• this translation preferably has no effect on the communication between the upstream radial apertures 446 and downstream 358 via the upstream annular chamber 351 (indeed, the upstream annular chamber 351 is sized to maintain continuity between the upstream ends and downstream of the channel)
• the lever 4 is in tangential contact 48 with the ring 43 screwed onto the inlet shaft 44.
• the rotation of the lever 4 in the appropriate direction causes the displacement of the movable axis 44 upstream.
• the rotation of the lever 4 can be controlled by an actuator 500 via a cable 501 linked to the lever 4, for example via a ball 502.
• the actuator 500 may be a device well known in itself.
• the actuator 500 may in particular be shaped to pull the cable 501 to cause the rotation of the lever 4 and thus the translation of the axis 44 in response to a command from the user.
• user motor / battery or other
• this translation in response to a measurement of a sensor and / or according to an automatic action and / or triggering by a switch.
• the actuator 500 is not biased. That is, the inlet axis 44 is by default in the downstream position of FIG. 7, due to the equilibrium between the actions of the downstream spring 42 and the spring 45 towards the downstream position. upstream.
• the upstream end 207 of the shutter 203 (first valve) housed in the distributor 200 is pushed upstream by the upstream end of the movable axis 44.
• the shutter 203 is preferably dimensioned not to act on the second valve 201 (isolation valve 201) disposed further upstream in the distributor 200 (see Figure 15).
• the second valve 201 remains closed and prevents the arrival of pressurized gas G from the tank 300 (except in the case where on the one hand a safety valve is open in case of excessive temperature and / or pressure and that the gas released by this safety valve is directed into the chamber between the two valve 201 and 203.
• This simple open position (only the first valve 203) can result from an emergency stop commanded to the actuator 500.
• FIGS. 9 and 16 illustrate the receiver device 700 in a configuration connected to a tank 300 but in which the second isolation valve 201 of the distributor is also open.
• the actuator 500 is controlled and pulls on the cable 501 linked to the lever 4 via a ball 502. This causes a rotation of the lever
• the axis 21 of admission 44 is then translated to the upstream direction 44.
• the upstream end of the inlet axis 21, 44 then transmits by contact its displacement to the shutter of the first valve 203 which continues its travel upstream.
• the shutter of the first valve 203 then acts by pushing on the second isolation valve 201 and opens the latter.
• the gas G contained in the tank 300 upstream of the second valve 201 is released downstream.
• the gas passing through the second valve 201 open between then in the low pressure chamber 206 of the dispensing device 200 (between the two valves 201, 203).
• the gas then passes into the central channel 211 of the axis 21, 44 intake via radial orifices 219 of the inlet axis.
• the gas then passes into the upstream chamber 441 and then into the upstream and downstream radial ports 446 via the upstream annular chamber 351.
• the pressurized gas then continues its path in the downstream part of the channel 442 and opens into the outlet connection 7 via successively the radial orifices 447, the annular chamber 73 and the channel 72.
• the user 1600 (see Figure 13) is thus supplied with gas.
• an order (functional or emergency) can be given to the actuator 500 to stop the traction of the cable 501.
• the forces of the springs again have the receiving device 700 in the position of FIGS. 8 and 15.
• the receiving device 700 automatically returns to the position of Figures 8 and 15.
• FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate an alternative embodiment of the receiver device 700.
• the elements identical to those described above with reference to Figures 1, 2 and 6 to 9 are designated by the same reference numerals and are not detailed a second time .
• the embodiment of FIGS. 3 and 4 may relate more specifically to small gas cartridges.
• the cartridge or gas cylinder may, for example, be brought by the user inside a sheath 6 terminated by said receiving system (see FIG. 5).
• the receiving device 700 comprises a body 1 whose downstream end comprises a connector 7 allowing a tight connection to for example a supply circuit of a user.
• the upstream end of the device 700 comprises a connection interface 2.
• the device 700 comprises a mobile fluid inlet shaft 21 and a mechanical locking system 22 of the mechanical coupling. According to the configuration of FIG. 10 or 14, the receiving device 700 is disconnected and at rest.
• the female connector 7 comprises for example a tapered female thread 71 for sealing connection of the receiving system with the supply circuit of a user (not shown).
• the flange 25 is immobilized in rotation and connected to the body 1 via for example screws 256.
• the inlet axis 21, 44 can move in translation inside the receiving device 700.
• This translation is driven for example by a 4 rotating cam having an axis of rotation 47 on the body 1 (see Figure 4).
• the cam 4 via the pin 49, is in tangential contact 48 with the upstream portion of the axis 21 of admission.
• This upstream portion 21 of the inlet axis is integral with the inlet axis 44 downstream (here also each of the two intake axes 21, 44 or their association are designated by the generic term "axis of admission” or simply "axis”).
• the position of the intake shaft 21, 44 of FIG. 10 is normally stable thanks to the resultant of the effort of the return spring 42 (downstream) and of the force of the return spring 45 (upstream see figure
• the inlet shaft 21, 44 has one or more inlet ports 219 at its upstream end and is closed by the sealed plug 444 (O-ring
• the duct or upstream channel 211 passing through the axis 21, 44 opens into the upstream chamber 441 of the axis 21, 44.
• the axis 21, 44 has radial orifices
• the upstream ports 446 of the axis 21, 44 communicate with an upstream annular chamber 351.
• the upstream annular chamber 351 is delimited by a spacer 353 and two O-rings 352, 354.
• the spacer 353 and the two O-rings 352, 354 are integral with a movable shutter 35.
• the shutter 35 can translate along the inlet axis 21, 44. In the stable position of FIG. 10, the return spring 355 pushes the shutter 35 against an abutment surface 212 of the shaft 21, 44 admission
• the shutter 35 comprises a second downstream annular chamber 359 delimited by the spacer 356 and the two O-rings 354, 357.
• the two upstream annular chambers 351 and downstream 359 are separated by an O-ring.
• the receiving device 700 is connected to a tank 300 via a gas distributor 200.
• the gas distributor 200 (such as a tap) comprises a first valve or sealed shutter 203 and a second isolation valve 201.
• the gas distributor 200 equipped with bayonets 202 (see Figure 6).
• the gas distributor 200 is presented and approached by the user so that the bayonets 202 correspond with the grooves 22 in the shape of "L" of the connection interface of the receiving device 700.
• a translation and then a rotation of the distributor 200 causes a mechanical connection with receiving device 700.
• the upstream end of the shaft 21, 44 enters the distributor 200 and pushes and the shutter of the first valve 203 (see Figure 15).
• the upstream end of the shaft 21, 44 is sealingly housed inside the gas distributor 200 in an O-ring 204.
• the upper cover 205 of the gas distribution device 200 comes into contact with the surface 34 and pushes the movable shutter 35 against the force of the return spring 355.
• the shutter is moved so that the upstream radial apertures 446 and downstream 358 of the inlet axis 21, 44 open into the same annular chamber 351 upstream.
• the translation of the inlet axis 21, 44 is controlled via, for example, the rotary cam 4 about the axis of rotation 47 integral with the body 1 (see FIG. As before, the translation of the axis 21, 44 has no effect on the communication between the upstream radial apertures 446 and downstream 358 (the annular chamber 351 can be sized to continue to provide a link between the upstream and downstream parts of the canal).
• the cam 4 is in tangential contact 48 via a pin 49 with a contact surface 48 integral with the axis 21, 44 intake.
• the rotation of the cam 4 selectively drives the displacement of the axis 21, 44 of admission.
• the rotation of the cam 4 is controlled for example by an actuator 500 via a cable 501 connected to the cam 4 by a ball 502.
• the actuator 500 may be a device which, on user information, pulls or not the cable 501 to cause the selective rotation of the cam or lever 4 and thus the translation of the axis 21, 44 intake. By default (at rest, cable 501 not pulled), the actuator 500 is not requested.
• the position of the axis 21, 44 of admission of FIG. 11 is stable because of the balance between, on the one hand, the force of the return spring 42 (force on the axis 21, 44 in the downstream direction) and, secondly, the force of the return spring 45 (force on the cam 4 towards the upstream, see Figure 4).
• FIGs 12 and 16 illustrate the receiver device 700 connected to the distributor 200 of a tank 300 with the second isolation valve 201 open. That is to say, the actuator 500 pulls the cable 501 connected to the cam 4 so as to cause a rotation of the cam 4 about the axis 47 (see Figure 4). The cam 4 being in tangential contact 48 via the pin 49 with the shaft 21, 44, the latter is moved so as to push upstream the first valve 203. The upstream end of the first valve 203 which then act on the second valve 201 and thus opens the latter.
• the pressurized gas G can pass from downstream from the second valve 201 to the low pressure chamber 206.
• the gas can then enter the central channel 211 of the inlet axis 21, 44 via the radial orifices 219, then in the upstream chamber 441.
• the upstream radial apertures 446 and downstream 358 being communicated by the upstream annular chamber 351, the gas continues its path in the downstream part of the channel 442 and opens into the outlet connection 7.
• the user located downstream of the connector 7 is thus fed with gas under pressure.
• an order (functional or emergency) can be given to the actuator 500 to stop the traction of the cable 501.
• the receiving device then returns to the position of "simple opening" of FIGS. 11 and 15. Similarly, in the event of rupture of the cable 501, the receiving device 700 automatically returns to the position of FIG. 11 (only the first valve 203 is open).
• FIG. 13 shows an example of application of the invention comprising several gas tanks 300.
• Each tank 300 is connected to the supply circuit 600 of a user 1600 by a respective gas distributor 200 connected to a respective receiving device 700.
• Each receiver 700 is controlled by a respective actuator 500.
• the actuators 500 may be controlled by a management member 550 which, via the receiving devices 700 coordinates the opening or closing of the valves 201 of the distributors.
• the gas supply of the application can be achieved by a sequential emptying of the tanks 300.
• an emergency stop causing the closing of all the valves 201 of the tanks 300 is possible.
• the distributor 200 may comprise a safety valve intended to be subjected to pressure in the tank to selectively close or open a passage for the gas from the tank to a discharge zone according to the temperature and / or the pressure of the gas in the tank relative to at least a determined threshold.
• the discharge zone of the safety valve is located between the first 203 and second 201 valves.
• the optionally released exhaust gas is kept by default in the distributor (first valve 203 closed) but is collected by the receiving device during its connection (sealed opening of the first valve 203).

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