EP2369221A1 - Process of conditioning and distributing a plurality of bottles for fluid under pressure - Google Patents

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EP2369221A1
EP2369221A1 EP11156217A EP11156217A EP2369221A1 EP 2369221 A1 EP2369221 A1 EP 2369221A1 EP 11156217 A EP11156217 A EP 11156217A EP 11156217 A EP11156217 A EP 11156217A EP 2369221 A1 EP2369221 A1 EP 2369221A1
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Emmanuel Baune
Philippe Briet
Philippe Deck
Philippe Bernard
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LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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  • the present invention relates to a method of packaging and dispensing a plurality of pressurized fluid bottles.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a method for packaging and dispensing a plurality of pressurized fluid bottles with successive fillings, comprising a step of filling empty bottles in a filling center, a step of transporting the filled bottles to the filling station. previous step towards a distribution site, a delivery step, in a distribution site, bottles filled and transported to the previous step, a step of making available to users of bottles delivered in the previous step, a step of removing empty bottles from a distribution site and a step of transporting empty bottles withdrawn to a filling center.
  • pallets with side reinforcements.
  • These pallets generally consist of a horizontal tray on which the bottles are placed, usually vertically.
  • pallets are provided with means for their movement by means of a forklift.
  • a lifting ring can be provided for handling the pallet with a crane.
  • the pallets are sized to hold up to twenty bottles with a volume of water of fifty liters. When it comes to small bottles (volume of ten liters or less, for example), the pallets can typically contain more than thirty heterogeneous bottles.
  • State-of-the-art pallets are generally used for the handling of gas cylinders in packaging centers, for their transport on trucks and their storage, for example in users.
  • the bottles are usually strapped inside the pallets.
  • the bottles are taken out of the pallets in particular for their filling phase.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.
  • the method according to the invention is essentially characterized in that the bottles are distributed in groups of bottles in respective independent rolling baskets, the bottles being handled by roll baskets during the step of transporting filled bottles, that is to say that the filled bottles are loaded and transported in their rolling basket and that the filled bottles are delivered in baskets at the time of delivery; delivery stage, that is to say that the bottles are delivered in groups with their cart.
  • the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
  • the bottles 10 are distributed in groups, preferably homogeneous (homogeneity in bottle type, gas type and homogeneity in empty / full state) in 11 rolling baskets.
  • the baskets 11 can carry a single bottle 10 but preferably provide transportation and handling for a group of at least two bottles 10.
  • a basket 11 provides transportation and handling of a compound group of up to three bottles with a volume in water greater than or equal to ten liters.
  • Basket 11 can also carry and handle a group of up to six bottles with a water volume of six liters or less.
  • the overall capacity of all transportable bottles in a basket 11 may be between fifteen liters and fifty liters of water (or more, for example 120 liters).
  • the basket 11 has dimensions of between 700 and 1200mm for the height, 400 and 700mm for the width, and 250 and 500mm for the depth, so as to be able to store between three and six type bottles having a water volume of 10 liters. .
  • Forklifts can be used conventionally to load / unload pallets 15 from the truck.
  • the rolling baskets 11 according to the invention can be used alone, that is to say transported and handled without pallet 15, especially on trucks.
  • the trucks and / or the packaging centers may be provided with handling tools adapted specifically to the baskets 11.
  • the baskets 11 are preferably provided with carrying and / or lifting elements adapted for this purpose to cooperate with handling tools.
  • the baskets 11 have a wire or wire structure formed, for example, by welded steel wires. This structure allows the attachment of straps for holding and blocking the bottles 10 inside the basket 11.
  • the baskets 11 may optionally be hung one behind the other to allow online packaging, especially on conveying ramps (see references 1 and 9, figure 6 ).
  • the structure of the baskets 11 is preferably non-opaque, that is to say that the state of the bottles 10 can be seen without removing the latter from the basket 11.
  • the structure of the basket 11 allows for all or part of the operations of the conditioning cycle and in particular the filling of the bottles 10 with fluid, inside the basket 11.
  • the bottles 10 can be rotated around their base without having to remove them from the basket 11, thus allowing, by a manual or automated means, the control of the outer surface of all or part of the bottles.
  • the baskets are made of plastic (or metal-plastic composite).
  • the amounts thereof can be assembled by a method such that the structure is not opaque and that the outer surface of the bottles is visible from outside the basket without removing the bottles from the basket.
  • the baskets 11 make it possible to control the external state of the bottles 10 inside the basket (for example, checking external marks of damage to the bottles judged to be unacceptable before a filling operation).
  • the baskets 11 may comprise a six-sided parallelepipedal structure delimiting a closed volume in which can be housed entirely from one to four bottles of type B15 (water volume of fifteen liters) with their tap and cap.
  • the bottles 10 can be wedged or fixed inside the baskets 11 by straps or other suitable means.
  • the base of the basket 11 comprises one or more wheels 102 provided to allow the displacement of the group of bottles 10 by rolling (at a site 1 of conditioning, the site 3 distributor, the user ).
  • the baskets 11 have a stable non-rolling position and an unstable rolling position (for example by pivoting the basket or disengaging a brake system or the like).
  • the upper portion of the basket 11 may include a handle 103 for pulling or pushing the basket 11.
  • the upper part of the basket 11 preferably comprises a retractable cover 101 selectively allowing access to the internal volume provided for the bottles 10.
  • the retractable cover 101 can be hinged on one side.
  • the cover 101 may be composed of a panel or at least two parts hinged together, one of the parts may come to cover an opening, for example on the front face of the basket 11.
  • the lid and / or one side of the basket 11 is preferably provided with a locking system of the closure of the cover 101 (for example, a locking trigger, a loop or a ring allowing the establishment of an anti-lock -flight).
  • a locking system of the closure of the cover 101 for example, a locking trigger, a loop or a ring allowing the establishment of an anti-lock -flight.
  • the basket 11 may include an identification zone (identification of the contents, with a regulatory zone, a free zone for distributor information, carrier information, information of the operator in packaging, etc.).
  • identification zone identification of the contents, with a regulatory zone, a free zone for distributor information, carrier information, information of the operator in packaging, etc.
  • the lower base of the basket 11 may comprise a removable, possibly honeycombed, riser for the positioning of the bottoms, for the positioning of bottles 10 of low height relative to the height of the basket 11.
  • the figure 4 schematically represents an example of a conditioning and logistics management cycle of a fleet of pressurized gas cylinders.
  • the bottles 10 are filled with gas (or other fluid) in a filling station 1.
  • the station 1 comprises a filling station 12 for transferring fluid from a source 112 to the inside of bottles 10 via hoses and systems appropriate connections (automated filling solutions are possible).
  • the bottles can be treated in groups in their basket 11 rolling in the filling station and in particular on a conveyor 9.
  • the bottles 10 are filled without having left their basket 11.
  • Fastening systems (such as hooks or straps ”) may be provided for attaching baskets 11 one behind the other, in particular on the conveying system 9.
  • the bottles 10 can also be moved by several basket units 11, that is to say several groups of bottles 10. That is to say that several baskets 11 are placed on pallets 15 (cf. figure 3 ).
  • the baskets 11 can be fixed inside the pallets 15 by straps or any other suitable means.
  • the pallets 15 can be manipulated by forklifts.
  • the pallets 15 loaded with baskets 11 of bottles 10 can be mounted in the transport trucks and then transported 2 to a distribution center 3 where the baskets 11 are delivered with their bottles 10 filled.
  • the pallets 15 can be fixed to the truck by means of straps or slats or any other suitable fastening system.
  • the pallets loaded with rolling baskets are lowered from the truck by forklift.
  • the empty pallets are preferably reassembled on the truck.
  • the groups of bottles 10 can therefore be moved and manipulated in groups in the rolling baskets.
  • Bottle users travel to distributors to receive the number of bottles needed for their application (see reference 4, figure 6 ). Extraction of the bottles 10 out of the baskets 11 wheels can intervene at this stage.
  • the dispenser can recompose baskets 11 of empty bottles (preferably groups of homogeneous bottles), cf. reference 5, figure 6 .
  • the baskets 11 of empty bottles 10 can then be returned (for example within pallets 15) to the packaging centers for refilling 1.
  • the dimensioning (length, width, height) of the rolling basket 11 can be adapted to the type and number of bottles 10 to be transported (preferably between one and six bottles B2 to B20 (volume in water between two and twenty liters)).
  • the sizing of the basket 11 may also be a function of the dimensions of the pallet 15 provided, if necessary, for transporting baskets 11.
  • the heights of baskets 11 and pallets 15 are provided to allow at least two pallets to be stacked on top of one another.
  • the unit weight of a basket can be optimized so that, reduced to the unit weight of a bottle 10 taking into account the number of bottles housed in a basket 11, the overweight of the basket 11 per bottle 10 filled with gas is between 10 and 100%, and preferably between 20 and 40%.
  • This additional overweight in the handling is according to the invention largely offset by the profits and savings made in the supply chain obtained through the use of baskets 11 of groups of bottles 10.
  • the treatment of cylinders by rolling group allows a simplification, rationalization and more optimized treatment of a fleet of bottles.
  • the figure 5 illustrates an optional advantageous feature according to the invention. This feature can also be used independently of the above characteristics of the invention (that is to say, in particular regardless of the rolling character of the baskets 11).
  • the detection of damaged bottles can be carried out automatically.
  • This verification of the external condition of the bottles 10 may in particular be carried out through the basket 11.
  • This inspection may in particular be carried out laterally and / or above and / or, as shown, not downwards.
  • a camera 8 can scan the state of all or part of the bottles 10 and in particular the state of their lower base.
  • a step of checking the condition of the bottles 10 is indeed important to ensure the integrity and quality of the bottles 10.
  • the verification of the bottles 10 may not necessarily require their extraction from the basket 11.
  • a verification installation 8 can be provided under the passage of the baskets 11.
  • a camera 8 or other equivalent system may be provided to detect, preferably automatically, damaged bottles 10, especially at the base. This detection may for example use an image processing analysis system.
  • One or a combination of several cameras 8, for example linear type can thus be placed under an opening 12 of a conveyor 9.
  • the or cameras 8 are directed for example upwards.
  • shooting cameras 8 associated or not with a suitable processing algorithm can detect the damaged bottles 10.
  • the image processing algorithm may notably disregard any minor surface obstacles (grid of the basket 11 in particular) with respect to the observed useful surface area (visible surface of the bottle 10). Partial reconstitution of the segments observed may be provided to detect the presence of defects in the structure of the bottle 10.

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The method involves filling empty bottles (10) in a filling station, and transporting the filled bottles towards a distribution site. The empty bottles are withdrawn from the distribution site. The withdrawn empty bottles are transported towards the filling station. The filled bottles are loaded and transported in a rolling cradle (11). A roller body is provided with a wire frame or mesh whose upper end is selectively sealable by a cover. A bottom of the rolling cradle is equipped with wheels (102).

Description

La présente invention concerne un procédé de conditionnement et de distribution d'une pluralité de bouteilles de fluide sous pression.The present invention relates to a method of packaging and dispensing a plurality of pressurized fluid bottles.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un procédé de conditionnement et de distribution d'une pluralité de bouteilles de fluide sous pression à remplissages successifs, comprenant une étape de remplissage de bouteilles vides dans un centre de remplissage, une étape de transport des bouteilles remplies à l'étape précédente vers un site de distribution, une étape de livraison, dans un site de distribution, des bouteilles remplies et transportées à l'étape précédente, une étape de mise à disposition à des utilisateurs de bouteilles livrées à l'étape précédente, une étape de retrait de bouteilles vides d'un site de distribution et une étape de transport des bouteilles vides retirées vers un centre de remplissage.The invention relates more particularly to a method for packaging and dispensing a plurality of pressurized fluid bottles with successive fillings, comprising a step of filling empty bottles in a filling center, a step of transporting the filled bottles to the filling station. previous step towards a distribution site, a delivery step, in a distribution site, bottles filled and transported to the previous step, a step of making available to users of bottles delivered in the previous step, a step of removing empty bottles from a distribution site and a step of transporting empty bottles withdrawn to a filling center.

Les opérations nécessaires à la gestion du conditionnement et de la logistique de bouteilles de gaz industriel ou médical sont complexes et coûteuses.The operations required to manage the packaging and logistics of industrial or medical gas cylinders are complex and costly.

Les entreprises concernées par ce processus cyclique doivent tenir compte du grand nombre de références de bouteilles et de gaz ainsi que des contraintes réglementaires, sécuritaires et économiques.Companies involved in this cyclical process must take into account the large number of cylinder and gas references as well as regulatory, safety and economic constraints.

Actuellement, pour le transport et la manutention des bouteilles de gaz, on peut utiliser des palettes bardées d'armatures latérales. Ces palettes sont constituées généralement d'un plateau horizontal sur lequel sont posées les bouteilles, le plus souvent à la verticale.Currently, for the transport and handling of gas cylinders, it is possible to use pallets with side reinforcements. These pallets generally consist of a horizontal tray on which the bottles are placed, usually vertically.

Ces palettes sont dotées de moyens permettant leur déplacement au moyen d'un chariot élévateur. Un anneau de levage peut être prévu pour la manutention de la palette avec une grue.These pallets are provided with means for their movement by means of a forklift. A lifting ring can be provided for handling the pallet with a crane.

Les palettes sont dimensionnées pour contenir jusqu'à une vingtaine de bouteilles d'un volume en eau de cinquante litres. Lorsqu'il s'agit de bouteilles de petit format (volume de dix litres ou inférieur par exemple), les palettes peuvent contenir typiquement plus de trente bouteilles hétérogènes.The pallets are sized to hold up to twenty bottles with a volume of water of fifty liters. When it comes to small bottles (volume of ten liters or less, for example), the pallets can typically contain more than thirty heterogeneous bottles.

Les palettes de l'état de l'art sont utilisées généralement pour la manutention des bouteilles de gaz dans les centres de conditionnement, pour leur transport sur des camions et leur stockage, par exemple chez des utilisateurs.State-of-the-art pallets are generally used for the handling of gas cylinders in packaging centers, for their transport on trucks and their storage, for example in users.

Les bouteilles sont généralement sanglées à l'intérieur des palettes.The bottles are usually strapped inside the pallets.

Les bouteilles sont sorties des palettes notamment pour leur phase de remplissage.The bottles are taken out of the pallets in particular for their filling phase.

Du fait du nombre important de bouteilles par palettes et du grand nombre de références de gaz ou de typologies d'emballages exploitées par une société d'exploitation de gaz industriels ou médicaux, des étapes de tri de bouteilles sont nécessaires. Ces tris ou préparations sont notamment nécessaires :

  • à l'extraction des bouteilles vides avant de les conditionner,
  • lors du remplissage des palettes avec des bouteilles pleines (avant les livraisons).
Due to the large number of bottles per pallet and the large number of gas references or types of packaging used by a company operating industrial or medical gases, bottle sorting steps are necessary. These sorts or preparations are particularly necessary:
  • extracting empty bottles before packaging them,
  • when filling pallets with full bottles (before deliveries).

Ces opérations de tri sont longues, coûteuses et fastidieuses pour les opérateurs. Ces opérations sur palette sont sources d'accidents ou de troubles musculo-squelettiques pour les opérateurs.These sorting operations are long, expensive and tedious for the operators. These pallet operations are sources of accidents or musculoskeletal disorders for operators.

Un but de la présente invention est de pallier tout ou partie des inconvénients de l'art antérieur relevés ci-dessus.An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.

A cette fin, le procédé selon l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule ci-dessus, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce que les bouteilles sont réparties par groupes de bouteilles dans des paniers roulants respectifs indépendants, les bouteilles étant manipulées par paniers roulants lors de l'étape de transport de bouteilles remplies, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles remplies sont chargées et transportées dans leur panier roulant et en ce que les bouteilles remplies sont livrées par paniers lors de l'étape de livraison, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles sont livrées par groupes avec leur panier roulant.To this end, the method according to the invention, moreover in accordance with the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that the bottles are distributed in groups of bottles in respective independent rolling baskets, the bottles being handled by roll baskets during the step of transporting filled bottles, that is to say that the filled bottles are loaded and transported in their rolling basket and that the filled bottles are delivered in baskets at the time of delivery; delivery stage, that is to say that the bottles are delivered in groups with their cart.

Par ailleurs, des modes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent comporter l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • lors de l'étape de retrait de bouteilles vides, les bouteilles sont également réparties par groupes dans des paniers roulants respectifs, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles sont manipulées par paniers roulants lors de l'étape de retrait,
  • lors de l'étape de transport des bouteilles vides vers un centre de remplissage, les bouteilles vides sont manipulées par paniers roulants, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles vides sont chargées et transportées dans leur panier roulant respectif,
  • au moins pendant une partie de l'étape de remplissage, les bouteilles sont manipulées par paniers roulants et restent dans leur panier respectif,
  • lors de l'étape de remplissage, les bouteilles sont convoyées par paniers roulants en amont et/ou au niveau et/ou en aval d'un poste de remplissage conformé pour assurer le transfert du gaz dans les bouteilles,
  • les paniers roulants comprennent un corps avec une structure filaire ou grillagée dont l'extrémité supérieure est sélectivement refermable par un couvercle pivotant ou pliable, la base inférieure du corps des paniers comprenant une ou plusieurs roues,
  • pendant au moins une partie du procédé, les bouteilles sont réparties par groupes de bouteilles homogènes dans des paniers roulants respectifs, c'est-à-dire que les paniers contiennent des bouteilles de même nature stockant un fluide de même nature,
  • au cours de l'étape de remplissage, les bouteilles restent logées dans leur panier pendant le transfert de fluide d'un poste de remplissage vers l'intérieur des bouteilles,
  • le procédé comporte une étape de vérification de l'état extérieur des bouteilles pour retirer les bouteilles endommagées et en ce que l'étape de vérification est réalisée visuellement et/ou automatiquement par voie optique à travers les paniers,
  • le procédé comporte une étape de vérification de l'état extérieur des bouteilles via une caméra munie d'un dispositif de traitement d'image, ladite caméra étant disposée au niveau d'un passage de paniers de bouteilles sur un tapis de convoyage desdits paniers d'un centre de remplissage,
  • la caméra est disposée sous un tapis de convoyage et scrute les paniers via une ouverture formée dans ledit tapis et en ce que la base des paniers, c'est-à-dire le fond, est ajourée et non opaque,
  • les bouteilles sont des bouteilles de gaz sous pression munies d'un robinet à leur extrémité supérieure et éventuellement d'un chapeau de protection,
  • les bouteilles sont logées à la verticale dans les paniers, le robinet étant en partie supérieure,
  • les paniers délimitent un volume de stockage dont les dimensions sont comprises entre 700 et 1200mm pour la hauteur, 250 et 500mm pour la largeur, et 400 et 700mm pour la profondeur, de façon à pouvoir stocker entre trois et six bouteilles de type) ayant un volume en eau compris entre deux et vingt litres,
  • au moins pendant une partie d'un convoyage des bouteilles par paniers roulants, en amont et/ou en aval et/ou au niveau d'un poste de remplissage, des paniers sont attachés les uns derrière les autres, pour permettre un conditionnement en ligne sur des rampes de convoyage,
  • au moins une partie et de préférence toutes les faces des paniers roulants ne sont pas opaques de façon à permettre un contrôle des bouteilles à l'intérieur du panier, en particulier le contrôle visuel de l'état extérieur des bouteilles
  • les paniers comportent une poignée de tirage/poussage,
  • les paniers comportent un couvercle supérieur escamotable en une partie ou articulé en au moins deux sous-parties,
  • le ou les paniers comportent un système de verrouillage du couvercle en position de fermeture du panier, par exemple une gâche de verrouillage et un boucle ou anneau prévu pour la mise en place d'un anti-vol,
  • au moins pendant une partie de l'une des étapes du procédé, par exemple pendant une étape de transport, un ou des paniers de bouteilles sont manutentionnés et/ou transportés sur des palettes.
Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
  • during the step of removing empty bottles, the bottles are also distributed in groups in respective rolling baskets, that is to say that the bottles are handled by roll baskets during the withdrawal step,
  • during the step of transporting the empty bottles to a filling center, the empty bottles are handled by roll baskets, that is to say that the empty bottles are loaded and transported in their respective rolling basket,
  • during at least part of the filling stage, the bottles are handled by roll baskets and remain in their respective baskets,
  • during the filling step, the bottles are conveyed by roll baskets upstream and / or at the level and / or downstream of a filling station shaped to ensure the transfer of the gas into the bottles,
  • the rolling baskets comprise a body with a wire frame or wire structure whose upper end is selectively reclosable by a pivoting or foldable lid, the lower base of the body of the baskets comprising one or more wheels,
  • during at least part of the process, the bottles are divided into groups of homogeneous bottles in respective rolling baskets, that is to say that the baskets contain bottles of the same nature storing a fluid of the same nature,
  • during the filling step, the bottles remain housed in their basket during the transfer of fluid from a filling station to the inside of the bottles,
  • the method comprises a step of checking the external condition of the bottles to remove the damaged bottles and that the verification step is performed visually and / or automatically optically through the baskets,
  • the method comprises a step of checking the external condition of the bottles via a camera provided with an image processing device, said camera being arranged at a level of a basket of bottles on a conveyor belt of said baskets of a filling center,
  • the camera is arranged under a conveyor belt and scans the baskets via an opening formed in said belt and in that the base of the baskets, that is to say the bottom, is perforated and non-opaque,
  • the cylinders are pressurized gas cylinders fitted with a tap at their upper end and possibly a protective cap,
  • the bottles are housed vertically in the baskets, the tap being in the upper part,
  • the baskets delimit a storage volume whose dimensions are between 700 and 1200mm for the height, 250 and 500mm for the width, and 400 and 700mm for the depth, so as to be able to store between three and six bottles of type) having a volume in water between two and twenty liters,
  • during at least part of a conveyance of bottles by roll baskets, upstream and / or downstream and / or at a filling station, baskets are attached one behind the other, to allow packaging online on conveyor ramps,
  • at least a portion and preferably all the faces of the roll baskets are not opaque so as to allow a control of the bottles inside the basket, in particular the visual check of the external condition of the bottles
  • the baskets have a pull / push handle,
  • the baskets comprise a top cover that can be retracted in one part or articulated in at least two sub-parts,
  • the basket or baskets comprise a locking system of the lid in the closed position of the basket, for example a locking striker and a loop or ring provided for the introduction of an anti-theft,
  • during at least part of one of the process steps, for example during a transport step, one or more baskets of bottles are handled and / or transported on pallets.

L'invention peut concerner également tout dispositif ou procédé alternatif comprenant toute combinaison des caractéristiques ci-dessus ou ci-dessous.The invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.

D'autres particularités et avantages apparaîtront à la lecture de la description ci-après, faite en référence aux figures dans lesquelles :

  • les figures 1 et 2 représentent des vues, respectivement en perspective et de côté, d'un exemple de panier roulant selon l'invention,
  • la figure 3 représente une vue en perspective d'une palette chargée d'une pluralité de paniers roulants selon la figure 1 ou 2,
  • les figures 4 et 5 représentent des vues, respectivement de dessus et de côté, d'un exemple d'un détail facultatif d'un centre de conditionnement selon l'invention,
  • la figure 6 représente une vue schématique illustrant la structure et le fonctionnement d'un exemple de procédé selon l'invention.
Other particularities and advantages will appear on reading the following description, made with reference to the figures in which:
  • the Figures 1 and 2 represent views, respectively in perspective and from the side, of an exemplary rolling basket according to the invention,
  • the figure 3 represents a perspective view of a pallet loaded with a plurality of rolling baskets according to the figure 1 or 2 ,
  • the Figures 4 and 5 represent views, respectively from above and from the side, of an example of an optional detail of a packaging center according to the invention,
  • the figure 6 represents a schematic view illustrating the structure and operation of an exemplary method according to the invention.

Selon une particularité avantageuse les bouteilles 10 sont réparties par groupes, de préférence homogènes (homogénéité en type de bouteille, en type de gaz et homogénéité en état vide/plein) dans des paniers 11 roulants.According to an advantageous feature the bottles 10 are distributed in groups, preferably homogeneous (homogeneity in bottle type, gas type and homogeneity in empty / full state) in 11 rolling baskets.

Les paniers 11 peuvent transporter une seule bouteille 10 mais de préférence assurent un transport et une manutention pour un groupe d'au moins deux bouteilles 10. De préférence, un panier 11 assure le transport et la manutention d'un groupe composé jusqu'à trois bouteilles ayant un volume en eau supérieur ou égal à dix litres. Le panier 11 peut assurer également le transport et la manutention d'un groupe comprenant jusqu'à six bouteilles ayant un volume en eau inférieur ou égal à six litres. Par exemple, la capacité globale de l'ensemble des bouteilles transportables dans un panier 11 peut être comprise entre quinze litres et cinquante litres en eau (ou plus, par exemple 120 litres).The baskets 11 can carry a single bottle 10 but preferably provide transportation and handling for a group of at least two bottles 10. Preferably, a basket 11 provides transportation and handling of a compound group of up to three bottles with a volume in water greater than or equal to ten liters. Basket 11 can also carry and handle a group of up to six bottles with a water volume of six liters or less. For example, the overall capacity of all transportable bottles in a basket 11 may be between fifteen liters and fifty liters of water (or more, for example 120 liters).

Les paniers 11 peuvent être utilisés pendant au moins une partie:

  • du conditionnement (c'est-à-dire du remplissage effectif, cf. réf 1 figure 6),
  • du transport (par camion ou autre, cf. références 2 et 6, figure 6),
  • la distribution de bouteilles de gaz (dans un centre de livraison, par exemple chez un distributeur, cf. référence 3, figure 6).
The baskets 11 can be used during at least a part:
  • conditioning (that is to say the actual filling, see ref. figure 6 )
  • transport (by truck or otherwise, see references 2 and 6, figure 6 )
  • distribution of gas cylinders (in a delivery center, for example at a distributor, see reference 3, figure 6 ).

Le panier 11 a des dimensions comprises entre 700 et 1200mm pour la hauteur, 400 et 700mm pour la largeur, et 250 et 500mm pour la profondeur, de façon à pouvoir stocker entre trois et six bouteilles de type ayant un volume en eau de 10 litres. Bien entendu, on peut envisager de placer dans les paniers 11 des bouteilles de capacité moindre (deux litres par exemple) ou de capacité plus grande (jusqu'à vingt litres par exemple).The basket 11 has dimensions of between 700 and 1200mm for the height, 400 and 700mm for the width, and 250 and 500mm for the depth, so as to be able to store between three and six type bottles having a water volume of 10 liters. . Of course, it is possible to place in the baskets 11 Bottles of less capacity (two liters for example) or larger capacity (up to twenty liters for example).

Ces dimensions permettent le chargement d'un ou plusieurs paniers 11 sur une palette 15 classique cf. figures 3 et 6. Les palettes 15 de paniers 11 de bouteilles 10 peuvent ainsi être transportées sur des camions de livraison de bouteilles, cf. figure 6.These dimensions allow the loading of one or more baskets 11 on a conventional pallet 15 cf. figures 3 and 6 . Pallets 15 of baskets 11 of bottles 10 can thus be transported on delivery trucks, cf. figure 6 .

Des chariots élévateurs peuvent être utilisés classiquement pour charger/décharger les palettes 15 du camion.Forklifts can be used conventionally to load / unload pallets 15 from the truck.

Bien entendu, les paniers 11 roulants selon l'invention peuvent être utilisés seuls, c'est-à-dire transportés et manutentionnés sans palette 15, notamment sur les camions. Dans ce cas les camions et/ou les centres de conditionnement peuvent être munis d'outils de manutention adaptés spécialement aux paniers 11. Les paniers 11 sont de préférence munis d'éléments de portage et/ou de levage adaptés à cet effet pour coopérer avec les outils de manutention.Of course, the rolling baskets 11 according to the invention can be used alone, that is to say transported and handled without pallet 15, especially on trucks. In this case, the trucks and / or the packaging centers may be provided with handling tools adapted specifically to the baskets 11. The baskets 11 are preferably provided with carrying and / or lifting elements adapted for this purpose to cooperate with handling tools.

Comme représenté par exemple aux figures 1 et 2, les paniers 11 ont une structure filaire ou grillagée formée, par exemple, par des fils d'acier soudés. Cette structure permet l'accrochage de sangles de maintien et de blocage des bouteilles 10 l'intérieur du panier 11.As represented for example in Figures 1 and 2 the baskets 11 have a wire or wire structure formed, for example, by welded steel wires. This structure allows the attachment of straps for holding and blocking the bottles 10 inside the basket 11.

Les paniers 11 peuvent le cas échéant être accrochés les uns derrière les autres pour permettre un conditionnement en ligne, notamment sur des rampes de convoyage (cf. références 1 et 9, figure 6).The baskets 11 may optionally be hung one behind the other to allow online packaging, especially on conveying ramps (see references 1 and 9, figure 6 ).

La structure des paniers 11 est de préférence non opaque, c'est-à-dire que l'état des bouteilles 10 peut être constaté sans sortir ces dernières du panier 11. De plus, de préférence la structure du panier 11 permet de réaliser tout ou partie des opérations du cycle de conditionnement et notamment le remplissage des bouteilles 10 avec du fluide, à l'intérieur du panier 11.The structure of the baskets 11 is preferably non-opaque, that is to say that the state of the bottles 10 can be seen without removing the latter from the basket 11. In addition, preferably the structure of the basket 11 allows for all or part of the operations of the conditioning cycle and in particular the filling of the bottles 10 with fluid, inside the basket 11.

De préférence, les bouteilles 10 peuvent être mises en rotation autour de leur socle sans avoir à les retirer hors du panier 11, permettant ainsi, par un moyen manuel ou automatisé, le contrôle de la surface extérieure de tout ou partie des bouteilles.Preferably, the bottles 10 can be rotated around their base without having to remove them from the basket 11, thus allowing, by a manual or automated means, the control of the outer surface of all or part of the bottles.

Ceci peut être obtenu via des dimensions et géométries relatives du panier 11 et des bouteilles stockées dans ledit panier 11.This can be obtained via dimensions and relative geometries of basket 11 and bottles stored in said basket 11.

Dans une variante de l'invention, les paniers sont réalisés en matière plastique (ou composite métal-plastique). Les montants de celui-ci peuvent être assemblés par un procédé tel que la structure ne soit pas opaque et que la surface extérieure des bouteilles soit visible depuis l'extérieur du panier sans avoir à retirer les bouteilles hors du panier.In a variant of the invention, the baskets are made of plastic (or metal-plastic composite). The amounts thereof can be assembled by a method such that the structure is not opaque and that the outer surface of the bottles is visible from outside the basket without removing the bottles from the basket.

Les paniers 11 permettent de contrôler l'état extérieur des bouteilles 10 à l'intérieur du panier (par exemple vérification des marques extérieures d'endommagement des bouteilles jugées inacceptables avant une opération de remplissage).The baskets 11 make it possible to control the external state of the bottles 10 inside the basket (for example, checking external marks of damage to the bottles judged to be unacceptable before a filling operation).

Dans l'exemple non limitatif des figures 1 et 2, les paniers 11 peuvent comporter une structure parallélépipédique à six côtés délimitant un volume fermé dans lequel peuvent être logés entièrement de une à quatre bouteilles 10 de type B15 (volume en eau de quinze litres) avec leur robinet et chapeau. Les bouteilles 10 peuvent être calées ou fixées à l'intérieur des paniers 11 par des sangles ou autre moyen approprié.In the non-limiting example of Figures 1 and 2 the baskets 11 may comprise a six-sided parallelepipedal structure delimiting a closed volume in which can be housed entirely from one to four bottles of type B15 (water volume of fifteen liters) with their tap and cap. The bottles 10 can be wedged or fixed inside the baskets 11 by straps or other suitable means.

La base du panier 11 comprend une ou plusieurs roues 102 prévues pour permettre le déplacement du groupe de bouteilles 10 par roulage (sur un site 1 de conditionnement, sur le site 3 de distributeur, chez l'utilisateur...).The base of the basket 11 comprises one or more wheels 102 provided to allow the displacement of the group of bottles 10 by rolling (at a site 1 of conditioning, the site 3 distributor, the user ...).

De préférence, les paniers 11 ont une position stable non roulante et une position roulante instable (par exemple par pivotement du panier ou débrayage d'un système de frein ou équivalent).Preferably, the baskets 11 have a stable non-rolling position and an unstable rolling position (for example by pivoting the basket or disengaging a brake system or the like).

La partie supérieure du panier 11 peut comporter une poignée 103 pour tirer ou pousser le panier 11.The upper portion of the basket 11 may include a handle 103 for pulling or pushing the basket 11.

La partie supérieure du panier 11 comprend de préférence un couvercle 101 escamotable permettant sélectivement l'accès au volume intérieur prévu pour les bouteilles 10. Par exemple, le couvercle 101 escamotable peut être articulé sur un côté. De même, le couvercle 101 peut être composé d'un panneau ou d'au moins deux parties articulées entre elles, l'une des parties peut venir recouvrir une ouverture, par exemple sur la face avant du panier 11.The upper part of the basket 11 preferably comprises a retractable cover 101 selectively allowing access to the internal volume provided for the bottles 10. For example, the retractable cover 101 can be hinged on one side. Similarly, the cover 101 may be composed of a panel or at least two parts hinged together, one of the parts may come to cover an opening, for example on the front face of the basket 11.

Le couvercle et/ou un côté du panier 11 est de préférence muni d'un système de verrouillage de la fermeture du couvercle 101 (par exemple, une gâchette de verrouillage, une boucle ou un anneau permettant la mise en place d'un cadenas anti-vol...).The lid and / or one side of the basket 11 is preferably provided with a locking system of the closure of the cover 101 (for example, a locking trigger, a loop or a ring allowing the establishment of an anti-lock -flight...).

Le panier 11 peut comporter une zone d'identification (identification du contenu, avec une zone réglementaire, une zone libre pour des informations du distributeur, des informations du transporteur, des informations de l'opérateur en conditionnement...).The basket 11 may include an identification zone (identification of the contents, with a regulatory zone, a free zone for distributor information, carrier information, information of the operator in packaging, etc.).

La base inférieure du panier 11 peut comporter une rehausse amovible, éventuellement alvéolée pour le positionnement des fonds de bouteilles, pour le positionnement de bouteilles 10 de faible hauteur par rapport à la hauteur du panier 11.The lower base of the basket 11 may comprise a removable, possibly honeycombed, riser for the positioning of the bottoms, for the positioning of bottles 10 of low height relative to the height of the basket 11.

L'utilisation d'un tel panier 11 roulant pour gérer des groupes de bouteilles 10 dans la chaîne logistique d'un ensemble de bouteilles 10 présente de nombreux avantages par rapport au traitement selon l'art antérieur.The use of such a rolling basket 11 for managing groups of bottles 10 in the supply chain of a set of bottles 10 has many advantages over the treatment according to the prior art.

La figure 4 représente schématiquement un exemple de cycle de conditionnement et de gestion de la logistique d'un parc de bouteilles 10 de gaz sous pression.The figure 4 schematically represents an example of a conditioning and logistics management cycle of a fleet of pressurized gas cylinders.

Les bouteilles 10 sont remplies en gaz (ou autre fluide) dans une station de remplissage 1. La station 1 comprend un poste de remplissage 12 destiné à transférer du fluide depuis une source 112 vers l'intérieur de bouteilles 10 via des flexibles et des systèmes de connexions appropriés (des solutions de remplissage automatisé sont envisageables). Comme représenté, les bouteilles peuvent être traitées en groupes dans leur panier 11 roulant dans la station de remplissage et notamment sur un convoyeur 9. De préférence, (c'est-à-dire sans que cela soit nécessaire), les bouteilles 10 sont remplies sans être sorties de leur panier 11.The bottles 10 are filled with gas (or other fluid) in a filling station 1. The station 1 comprises a filling station 12 for transferring fluid from a source 112 to the inside of bottles 10 via hoses and systems appropriate connections (automated filling solutions are possible). As shown, the bottles can be treated in groups in their basket 11 rolling in the filling station and in particular on a conveyor 9. Preferably, (that is to say, without this being necessary), the bottles 10 are filled without having left their basket 11.

Des systèmes d'accrochage (tels que des crochets ou sangles...) peuvent être prévus pour attacher des paniers 11 les uns derrière les autres, notamment sur le système 9 de convoyage.Fastening systems (such as hooks or straps ...) may be provided for attaching baskets 11 one behind the other, in particular on the conveying system 9.

Les bouteilles 10 peuvent également être déplacées par plusieurs unités de paniers 11, c'est-à-dire plusieurs groupes de bouteilles 10. C'est-à-dire que plusieurs paniers 11 roulants sont disposés sur des palettes 15 (cf. figure 3). Les paniers 11 peuvent être fixés à l'intérieur des palettes 15 par des sangles ou tout autre moyen approprié. Les palettes 15 peuvent être manipulées par des chariots élévateurs.The bottles 10 can also be moved by several basket units 11, that is to say several groups of bottles 10. That is to say that several baskets 11 are placed on pallets 15 (cf. figure 3 ). The baskets 11 can be fixed inside the pallets 15 by straps or any other suitable means. The pallets 15 can be manipulated by forklifts.

Les palettes 15 chargées de paniers 11 de bouteilles 10 peuvent être montées dans les camions de transport puis transportées 2 vers un centre de distribution 3 où les paniers 11 roulants sont livrés avec leurs bouteilles 10 remplies. Les palettes 15 peuvent être fixées sur le camion par l'intermédiaire de sangles ou de ridelles ou tout autre système d'accrochage approprié.The pallets 15 loaded with baskets 11 of bottles 10 can be mounted in the transport trucks and then transported 2 to a distribution center 3 where the baskets 11 are delivered with their bottles 10 filled. The pallets 15 can be fixed to the truck by means of straps or slats or any other suitable fastening system.

Par exemple, les palettes 15 chargées de paniers 11 roulants sont descendues de camion par chariot élévateur. Les palettes 15 vides sont de préférence remontées sur le camion.For example, the pallets loaded with rolling baskets are lowered from the truck by forklift. The empty pallets are preferably reassembled on the truck.

Les groupes de bouteilles 10 peuvent donc être déplacées et manipulées par groupes dans les paniers 11 roulants.The groups of bottles 10 can therefore be moved and manipulated in groups in the rolling baskets.

Les utilisateurs de bouteilles se déplacent chez les distributeurs pour réceptionner le nombre de bouteilles nécessaires à leur application (cf. référence 4, figure 6). L'extraction des bouteilles 10 hors des paniers 11 roulants peut intervenir à cette étape.Bottle users travel to distributors to receive the number of bottles needed for their application (see reference 4, figure 6 ). Extraction of the bottles 10 out of the baskets 11 wheels can intervene at this stage.

Lorsque l'utilisateur revient chez son distributeur avec sa (ses) bouteille(s) 10 vide(s), le distributeur peut recomposer des paniers 11 de bouteilles 10 vides (de préférence des groupes de bouteilles 10 homogènes), cf. référence 5, figure 6.When the user returns to his dispenser with his empty bottle (s), the dispenser can recompose baskets 11 of empty bottles (preferably groups of homogeneous bottles), cf. reference 5, figure 6 .

Les paniers 11 roulants de bouteilles 10 vides peuvent ensuite être retournés (par exemple au sein de palettes 15) aux centres de conditionnement pour un nouveau remplissage 1.The baskets 11 of empty bottles 10 can then be returned (for example within pallets 15) to the packaging centers for refilling 1.

Bien entendu, le dimensionnement (longueur, largeur, hauteur) du panier 11 roulant peut être adapté aux type et au nombre de bouteilles 10 à transporter (de préférence entre une et six bouteilles de B2 à B20 (volume en eau compris entre deux et vingt litres)).Of course, the dimensioning (length, width, height) of the rolling basket 11 can be adapted to the type and number of bottles 10 to be transported (preferably between one and six bottles B2 to B20 (volume in water between two and twenty liters)).

Le dimensionnement du panier 11 peut également être fonction des dimensions de la palette 15 prévue le cas échéant pour transporter des paniers 11.The sizing of the basket 11 may also be a function of the dimensions of the pallet 15 provided, if necessary, for transporting baskets 11.

De préférence, les hauteurs des paniers 11 et des palettes 15 sont prévues pour permettre d'empiler au moins deux palettes 15 l'une sur l'autre.Preferably, the heights of baskets 11 and pallets 15 are provided to allow at least two pallets to be stacked on top of one another.

Dans le cas de la gestion d'un ensemble de bouteilles 10 de gaz, le poids unitaire d'un panier peut être optimisé de sorte que, ramené au poids unitaire d'une bouteille 10 en tenant compte du nombre de bouteilles logeant dans un panier 11, le surpoids du panier 11 par bouteille 10 remplie de gaz est compris entre 10 et 100%, et de préférence entre 20 et 40%.In the case of the management of a set of gas cylinders 10, the unit weight of a basket can be optimized so that, reduced to the unit weight of a bottle 10 taking into account the number of bottles housed in a basket 11, the overweight of the basket 11 per bottle 10 filled with gas is between 10 and 100%, and preferably between 20 and 40%.

Ce surpoids additionnel dans la manutention est selon l'invention largement compensé par les bénéfices et économies réalisées dans la chaîne logistique obtenue grâce à l'utilisation de paniers 11 de groupes de bouteilles 10. En particulier, le traitement de bouteilles par groupe roulants permet une simplification, une rationalisation et un traitement plus optimisé d'un parc de bouteilles.This additional overweight in the handling is according to the invention largely offset by the profits and savings made in the supply chain obtained through the use of baskets 11 of groups of bottles 10. In particular, the treatment of cylinders by rolling group allows a simplification, rationalization and more optimized treatment of a fleet of bottles.

Le procédé selon l'invention peut présenter des simplifications et économies dans les opérations

  • de tri de bouteilles vides ou pleines,
  • de conditionnement,
  • de transport
  • de livraison,
  • d'utilisation,
  • de retour en conditionnement...
The method according to the invention may have simplifications and savings in operations
  • sorting empty or full bottles,
  • conditioning,
  • transport
  • Delivery,
  • use,
  • back in conditioning ...

La figure 5 illustre une particularité avantageuse facultative selon l'invention. Cette particularité peut par ailleurs être utilisée indépendamment des caractéristiques ci-dessus de l'invention (c'est-à-dire notamment indépendamment du caractère roulant des paniers 11).The figure 5 illustrates an optional advantageous feature according to the invention. This feature can also be used independently of the above characteristics of the invention (that is to say, in particular regardless of the rolling character of the baskets 11).

Ainsi, la détection de bouteilles endommagées peut être réalisée automatiquement. Cette vérification de l'état extérieur des bouteilles 10 peut notamment être réalisée à travers le panier 11. Cette inspection peut notamment être réalisée latéralement et/ou au dessus et/ou, comme représenté, pas le bas.Thus, the detection of damaged bottles can be carried out automatically. This verification of the external condition of the bottles 10 may in particular be carried out through the basket 11. This inspection may in particular be carried out laterally and / or above and / or, as shown, not downwards.

C'est-à-dire qu'une caméra 8 peut scruter l'état de tout ou partie des bouteilles 10 et notamment l'état de leur base inférieure.That is to say, a camera 8 can scan the state of all or part of the bottles 10 and in particular the state of their lower base.

Une étape de vérification de l'état des bouteilles 10 est en effet importante pour garantir l'intégrité et la qualité des bouteilles 10.A step of checking the condition of the bottles 10 is indeed important to ensure the integrity and quality of the bottles 10.

Dans le cas d'un panier 11 pouvant accueillir plusieurs bouteilles, par exemple quatre bouteilles 10 de petite taille (20 litres par exemple), la vérification des bouteilles 10 peut selon les cas ne pas nécessiter nécessairement leur extraction du panier 11.In the case of a basket 11 which can accommodate several bottles, for example four small bottles (20 liters for example), the verification of the bottles 10 may not necessarily require their extraction from the basket 11.

Pour cependant vérifier l'état du socle des bouteilles 10 sans le sortir du panier 11, une installation 8 de vérification peut être prévue sous le passage des paniers 11.However, to check the condition of the base of the bottles 10 without taking it out of the basket 11, a verification installation 8 can be provided under the passage of the baskets 11.

Ceci est particulièrement avantageux dans le cadre d'une automatisation d'un centre de conditionnement avec des convoyeurs 9 automatisés permettent de déplacer ces paniers 11 sans ou avec un minimum d'intervention d'un opérateur. En l'absence de convoyeurs, un système d'inspection indépendant de toute autre étape du circuit de conditionnement est envisageable. C'est-à-dire que le système d'inspection n'est pas forcément lié à une autre étape du circuit par un système automatique de type convoyeur par exemple. Basé sur une technologie identique, par exemple le traitement d'image par caméra, ce système d'inspection sera dédié à la vérification de l'état et de l'intégrité des bouteilles dans leur intégralité ou sur certaines zones en particulier, par exemple le socle. Le dépôt des paniers 11 accueillant une ou plusieurs bouteilles 10 sur ce type de système indépendant sera effectué manuellement par un opérateur ou via une machine, par exemple un chariot élévateur adapté, ou de façon automatique.This is particularly advantageous in the context of automation of a packaging center with automated conveyors 9 allow to move these baskets 11 without or with minimal intervention of an operator. In the absence of conveyors, an inspection system independent of any other stage of the conditioning circuit is possible. That is to say, the inspection system is not necessarily linked to another stage of the circuit by an automatic conveyor type system for example. Based on identical technology, for example image processing by camera, this inspection system will be dedicated to the verification of the condition and integrity of the bottles in their entirety or in certain specific areas, for example the basement. The deposition of the baskets 11 hosting one or more bottles 10 on this type of independent system will be performed manually by an operator or via a machine, for example a forklift adapted, or automatically.

Une caméra 8 ou tout autre système équivalent peut être prévu pour détecter, de préférence automatiquement, les bouteilles 10 endommagées, notamment au niveau du socle. Cette détection peut par exemple utiliser un système d'analyse par traitement d'image.A camera 8 or other equivalent system may be provided to detect, preferably automatically, damaged bottles 10, especially at the base. This detection may for example use an image processing analysis system.

Une, ou une association de plusieurs caméras 8, par exemple de type linéaire peuvent être ainsi placées sous une ouverture 12 d'un convoyeur 9. La ou les caméras 8 sont dirigées par exemple vers le haut. Lors du passage du panier 11 au-dessus de la ou des caméras 8, la prise de vue des caméras 8 associée ou non à un algorithme de traitement adapté, peut permettre de détecter les bouteilles 10 endommagées.One or a combination of several cameras 8, for example linear type can thus be placed under an opening 12 of a conveyor 9. The or cameras 8 are directed for example upwards. During the passage of the basket 11 above the camera or cameras 8, shooting cameras 8 associated or not with a suitable processing algorithm, can detect the damaged bottles 10.

Un système, par exemple automatisé peut être prévu pour :

  • arrêter la chaîne de remplissage et/ou
  • écarter le panier 11 concerné du circuit de conditionnement pour l'amener vers un circuit annexe dédié à l'accès à la maintenance. Cette solution sera privilégiée pour garantir le maintien de la productivité du circuit de conditionnement, particulièrement si le circuit est par exemple fortement automatisé.
A system, for example automated may be provided for:
  • stop the filling line and / or
  • remove the relevant basket 11 from the conditioning circuit to bring it to an auxiliary circuit dedicated to access to maintenance. This solution will be preferred to ensure the maintenance of the productivity of the conditioning circuit, particularly if the circuit is for example highly automated.

L'algorithme de traitement d'images pourra notamment faire abstraction des éventuels obstacles de surface mineure (grille du panier 11 notamment) par rapport à la surface utile observée (surface visible de la bouteille 10). Une reconstitution partielle des segments observés peut être prévue pour permettre de détecter la présence de défauts dans la structure de la bouteille 10.The image processing algorithm may notably disregard any minor surface obstacles (grid of the basket 11 in particular) with respect to the observed useful surface area (visible surface of the bottle 10). Partial reconstitution of the segments observed may be provided to detect the presence of defects in the structure of the bottle 10.

Dans le cas où ce processus est automatisé, une économie réelle est obtenue. De plus, les risques liés à la manutention sont fortement réduits pour les opérateurs en centre de conditionnement.In the case where this process is automated, a real economy is obtained. In addition, the risks related to handling are greatly reduced for operators in packing centers.

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Procédé de conditionnement et de distribution d'une pluralité de bouteilles (10) de fluide sous pression à remplissages successifs, comprenant une étape (1) de remplissage de bouteilles (10) vides dans un centre de remplissage, une étape (2) de transport des bouteilles (10) remplies à l'étape précédente vers un site de distribution, une étape (3) de livraison, dans un site de distribution, des bouteilles remplies et transportées à l'étape précédente, une étape (4) de mise à disposition à des utilisateurs de bouteilles (10) livrées à l'étape précédente, une étape (5) de retrait de bouteilles vides d'un site de distribution et une étape (6) de transport des bouteilles (10) vides retirées vers un centre de remplissage, caractérisé en ce que les bouteilles (10) sont réparties par groupes de bouteilles (10) dans des paniers (11) roulants respectifs indépendants, les bouteilles (10) étant manipulées par paniers (11) roulants lors de l'étape (2) de transport de bouteilles remplies, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles (10) remplies sont chargées et transportées dans leur panier (11) roulant et en ce que les bouteilles (10) remplies sont livrées par paniers lors de l'étape (3) de livraison, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles (10) sont livrées par groupes avec leur panier (11) roulant, et en ce que, au moins pendant une partie de l'étape (1) de remplissage, les bouteilles (10) sont manipulées par paniers (11) roulants et restent dans leur paniers (11) respectifs.A method of packaging and dispensing a plurality of pressurized fluid cylinders (10) with successive fillings, comprising a step (1) of filling empty bottles (10) in a filling center, a step (2) of transport bottles (10) filled in the preceding step to a distribution site, a delivery step (3) in a dispensing site, bottles filled and transported in the preceding step, a step (4) of setting provision to bottle users (10) delivered in the preceding step, a step (5) of removing empty bottles from a dispensing site and a step (6) of transporting empty bottles (10) withdrawn to a center filling device, characterized in that the bottles (10) are distributed in groups of bottles (10) in respective independent roll baskets (11), the bottles (10) being handled by rolling baskets (11) during the step ( 2) transportation filled bottles, that is to say that the bottles (10) filled are loaded and transported in their cart (11) rolling and in that the bottles (10) filled are delivered in baskets during step (3) ), that is to say that the bottles (10) are delivered in groups with their cart (11) rolling, and in that , at least during part of the filling step (1), the bottles (10) are handled by rolling baskets (11) and remain in their respective baskets (11). Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, lors de l'étape (5) de retrait de bouteilles (10) vides, les bouteilles (10) sont également réparties par groupes dans des paniers (11) roulants respectifs, c'est-à-dire que les bouteilles (10) sont manipulées par paniers (11) roulants lors de l'étape (5) de retrait.Process according to Claim 1, characterized in that , in the step (5) of removing empty bottles (10), the bottles (10) are also distributed in groups in respective rolling baskets (11). that is, the bottles (10) are handled by roll baskets (11) during the withdrawal step (5). Procédé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que, lors de l'étape (6) de transport des bouteilles (10) vides vers un centre de remplissage, les bouteilles (10) vides sont manipulées par paniers (11) roulants, c'est-à-dire que les bouteille (10) vides sont chargées et transportées dans leur panier (11) roulant respectif.Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that , during the step (6) of transporting the empty bottles (10) to a filling center, the empty bottles (10) are handled by rolling baskets (11), that is, the empty bottles (10) are loaded and transported in their respective rolling baskets (11). Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que, lors de l'étape (1) de remplissage, les bouteilles (10) sont convoyées par paniers (11) roulants en amont et/ou au niveau et/ou en aval d'un poste (12) de remplissage conformé pour assurer le transfert du gaz dans les bouteilles (10).Method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that , during the filling step (1), the bottles (10) are conveyed by baskets (11) rolling upstream and / or level and / or downstream of a filling station (12) shaped to ensure the transfer of gas into the bottles (10). Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les paniers (11) roulants comprennent un corps avec une structure filaire ou grillagée dont l'extrémité supérieure est sélectivement refermable par un couvercle (101) pivotant ou pliable, la base inférieure du corps des paniers (11) comprenant une ou plusieurs roues (102).Method according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the rolling baskets (11) comprise a body with a structure wired or wire mesh whose upper end is selectively reclosable by a cover (101) pivoting or foldable, the lower base of the body of the baskets (11) comprising one or more wheels (102). Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que, pendant au moins une partie du procédé, les bouteilles (10) sont réparties par groupes de bouteilles (10) homogènes dans des paniers (11) roulants respectifs, c'est-à-dire que les paniers (11) contiennent des bouteilles (10) de même nature stockant un fluide de même nature.Process according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that , during at least a part of the process, the bottles (10) are distributed in groups of uniform bottles (10) in respective rolling baskets (11). that is to say that the baskets (11) contain bottles (10) of the same nature storing a fluid of the same nature. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'au cours de l'étape (1) de remplissage, les bouteilles (10) restent logées dans leur panier (11) pendant le transfert de fluide d'un poste (12) de remplissage vers l'intérieur des bouteilles (10).Process according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that during the filling step (1), the bottles (10) remain housed in their basket (11) during the transfer of fluid from a filling station (12) for filling the bottles (10). Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une étape (7) de vérification de l'état extérieur des bouteilles (10) pour retirer les bouteilles (10) endommagées et en ce que l'étape (7) de vérification est réalisée visuellement et/ou automatiquement (8) par voie optique à travers les paniers (11).Process according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a step (7) for checking the external condition of the bottles (10) to remove the damaged bottles (10) and that the step (7) verification is performed visually and / or automatically (8) optically through the baskets (11). Procédé selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une étape (7) de vérification de l'état extérieur des bouteilles (10) via une caméra (8) munie d'un dispositif de traitement d'image, ladite caméra (8) étant disposée au niveau d'un passage de paniers (11) de bouteilles sur un tapis (9) de convoyage desdits paniers (11) d'un centre de remplissage.Process according to Claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a step (7) of checking the external state of the bottles (10) via a camera (8) equipped with an image processing device, said camera ( 8) being arranged at a passage of baskets (11) of bottles on a conveyor belt (9) for conveying said baskets (11) of a filling center. Procédé selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la caméra (8) est disposée sous un tapis (9) de convoyage et scrute les paniers (11) via une ouverture (12) formée dans ledit tapis (9) et en ce que la base des paniers, c'est-à-dire le fond, est ajourée et non opaque.Method according to claim 9, characterized in that the camera (8) is arranged under a conveyor belt (9) and scans the baskets (11) via an opening (12) formed in said belt (9) and that the base of the baskets, that is to say the bottom, is perforated and not opaque. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins pendant une partie de l'une des étapes du procédé, par exemple pendant une étape de transport, un ou des paniers de bouteilles sont manutentionnés et/ou transportés sur des palettes.Process according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that during at least part of one of the process steps, for example during a transport step, one or more baskets of bottles are handled and / or transported on pallets.
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