EP3280948A1 - Robinet et réservoir de fluide sous pression - Google Patents
Robinet et réservoir de fluide sous pressionInfo
- Publication number
- EP3280948A1 EP3280948A1 EP16720881.8A EP16720881A EP3280948A1 EP 3280948 A1 EP3280948 A1 EP 3280948A1 EP 16720881 A EP16720881 A EP 16720881A EP 3280948 A1 EP3280948 A1 EP 3280948A1
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- Prior art keywords
- sensor
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- control member
- valve
- power supply
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
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- F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
- F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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- F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
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- F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a valve for a fluid reservoir under pressure and a bottle comprising such a valve.
- the invention more particularly relates to a valve for a fluid reservoir under pressure
- a body housing a withdrawal circuit comprising an upstream first end intended to communicate a fluid storage volume under pressure and a second downstream end intended to be connected to an organ.
- the withdrawal circuit comprising a flow control member and / or the pressure of the fluid drawn between the upstream and downstream ends
- the valve comprising a body e manual control of the regulating member, the organ control member being movably mounted relative to the valve body and cooperating with the regulating member to control the flow rate and / or the fluid pressure admitted to flow from the upstream end to the downstream end according to the position of the valve member.
- the valve comprising a device for detecting the position of the electric powered control member
- the valve comprises a power source connected to said detection device.
- the invention relates in particular to an electrical or electronic system for detecting the position of a movable valve selector provided with a switch making it possible to allow or interrupt the power supply of at least a portion of the detection device by the power source according to the position the position of the control member.
- the switch can be used to allow or interrupt the power supply of other electrical components of the tap or connected to the tap.
- US3839662 discloses a position detection device comprising a plurality of fixed discrete sensors cooperating with a plurality of mobile discrete elements (see also WO201216420A or WO2014053371 A).
- An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.
- the valve according to the invention is essentially characterized in that the detection device comprises a single discrete mobile magnetic element integral with the organ a first sensor and a second sensor mounted fixed on the body of the valve, the first sensor being a magnetic sensor electrically powered by the power source, the second sensor being configured to form with the control member a switch interrupting the power supply of the first sensor by the power supply when the control member is in at least a first predetermined position and allowing the power supply of the first sensor by the power supply when the organ in at least a second determined position.
- This structure makes it possible in particular to guarantee both a low power consumption, a reduced reaction time and a high detection accuracy.
- embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
- the magnetic element comprises a permanent magnet generating a magnetic field
- the first sensor being a magnetic sensor for measuring the magnetic field for determining the position of the control member from a measured value of said magnetic field
- the first sensor is a magnetic sensor measuring at least one of: the angle of the magnetic field, the intensity of the magnetic field, the orientation of the magnetic field,
- the second sensor is a magnetic sensor
- the second sensor comprises or consists of an electric switch with magnetic actuation
- the valve comprises an electronic storage acquisition and data processing element, in particular an integrated circuit and / or microprocessor, and in that the detection device is connected to said electronic device and in that the electronic device is configured to control the power supply or interrupting the power supply of the first sensor by the power supply source as a function of a signal delivered by the second sensor and / or a switching state of the second sensor,
- the first sensor is a magnetic sensor for measuring the magnetic field angle of the magnetic element and converting the measured angle value into an electrical signal of a given intensity, for example an electrical voltage, said electrical signal being transmitted to the electronic storage acquisition and data processing member and in that the control member (5) is movable in a plurality of determined second distinct positions in which the values of the magnetic field angle of the measured magnetic element are distinct and are converted into electrical signals of respective distinct intensities,
- the control member is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation on the valve body
- the magnetic element comprises a bipolar magnet, that is to say comprising a north pole and a south pole, the axis passing through the two poles of the magnetic element not being parallel to the axis of rotation of the control organ,
- the control member is movable between a first "closure” position in which the control member has the regulating member in a closure configuration of the first withdrawal circuit and a plurality of second positions called “d" opening "in which the control member has the regulator in respective opening configurations of the first withdrawal circuit to allow fluid to flow from the upstream end to the downstream end with a flow and / or a determined pressure, when the control member is in its first closed position, the magnetic field of the magnetic element element activating the second sensor to trigger the interruption of the power supply of the first sensor by the power source when the control member is at least one of the second open positions, the magnetic field of the magnetic element element not activating the second sensor and allowing power supply of the first sensor by the power source
- the valve comprises an electronic data indicating device (s) relative to the fluid content in a bottle connected to the tap, the electronic indication device comprising a data acquisition and data acquisition member and at least one data display connected to the data acquisition and data acquisition unit, the position sensor being connected to the data storage and processing acquisition member in order to transmit to the latter
- the first sensor is configured to perform measurements periodically with a controlled variable frequency, in particular a first high frequency in a time interval following a detection of a passage of the control member from the first position to a second position and a second reduced frequency lower than the first frequency after a determined time interval and / or when the pressure measured by a pressure sensor in the bottle detects a pressure below a determined threshold, i.e. measurement of the first sensor can be clocked differently depending on the time and / or situation: a fast response time when opening the tap, then less often (see very rarely) when the measured pressure indicates an empty bottle for example ,
- the device for detecting the position of the control member comprises a single mobile detectable element constituted by the magnetic element and two detection elements constituted by the first and second sensors,
- the first and second sensors are disposed adjacently and offset in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation of the control member and / or offset in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the control member and / or offset according to an angle of rotation relative to the axis of rotation, the axis passing through the two poles of the magnetic element is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the control member,
- the valve comprises a pressure sensor intended to measure the pressure within the storage volume of a bottle of fluid connected to the tap, the pressure sensor being connected to the storage acquisition and data processing element for transmitting to the latter a signal representative of the measured fluid pressure, the storage acquisition and data processing member being configured, in response to the reception of this pressure signal, to calculate and display on the display a information of autonomy or fluid content remaining,
- the data acquisition and data acquisition device is configured to automatically calculate and display an update of the autonomy or fluid content information on receipt of a signal from the position sensor indicating a change of flow rate and / or the fluid pressure imposed by the regulator via the control member,
- the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
- the invention also relates to a bottle of pressurized fluid comprising a valve according to any one of the above characteristics or hereafter.
- FIG. 1 represents a schematic and partial side view illustrating a tap mounted on a bottle of pressurized gas according to a possible embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 schematically and partially shows the structure and operation of a part of the valve of FIG. 1, in particular a position detection device of a selector,
- FIG. 3 schematically and partially shows an example of a measurement curve of a sensor of the detection device of FIG. 2 as a function of the position of the selector
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrammatic and partial vertical sectional views of a detail of a tap illustrating respectively two positions of a movable control member (selector) provided with a position detection device according to a first exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 6 represents a vertical sectional view similar to that of FIG. 4 illustrating a second exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 7 represents a schematic and partial side view illustrating a possible example of a magnet of the detection device according to the invention
- FIG. 8 schematically and partially shows the structure and operation of a portion of the valve of FIG. 1.
- the tap illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 8 in particular conventionally comprises a body housing a draw-off circuit 3 comprising an upstream first end 13 intended to communicate a pressurized fluid storage volume (the inside of the bottle 2) and a second end 23. downstream intended to be connected to a user device of the withdrawn gas (for example oxygen for a patient, a fan, a mask or any other device).
- a draw-off circuit 3 comprising an upstream first end 13 intended to communicate a pressurized fluid storage volume (the inside of the bottle 2) and a second end 23. downstream intended to be connected to a user device of the withdrawn gas (for example oxygen for a patient, a fan, a mask or any other device).
- the withdrawal circuit 3 comprises a member 4 for regulating the flow rate and / or the pressure of the fluid drawn between the upstream and downstream ends 13.
- This regulating member 4 may comprise a flow and / or pressure regulator comprising, for example, For example, a valve, a system of calibrated orifices or any other suitable device.
- the valve 1 comprises a member 5 for manual control of the control member 4, that is to say a selector operable at least manually.
- control member 4 is mounted movably relative to the valve body 1, for example in rotation, and cooperates with the regulating member 4 to control the flow rate and / or the fluid pressure allowed to flow from the end 13 upstream to the downstream end 23 according to the position of the control member 5 relative to the body. That is to say that the position of the selector 5 modifies (mechanically and / or electrically and / or pneumatically and / or hydraulically) the regulation of the flow rate or of the gas pressure in the circuit imposed by the regulating member 4 .
- the valve 1 further comprises an electrical device 9 for detecting the position of the control member 5.
- the valve 1 comprises a supply source 7 connected to said detection device 9 (and possibly other electrical organs).
- the power source 7 comprising for example an electric battery.
- the detection device 9 comprises a single movable discrete magnetic element 12 integral with the control member 5 as well as a first sensor 15 and a second sensor 16 fixedly mounted on the valve body 1.
- the first sensor 15 is preferably a magnetic sensor electrically powered by the power source 7 or any other equivalent sensor.
- the second sensor 16 is itself structurally and / or functionally configured to form a switch with the control member 5. This switch is configured to interrupt the power supply of the first sensor 15 by the power source 7 when the control member 5 is in at least a first predetermined position and allow the power supply of the first sensor 15 by the source 7 power supply when the control member 12 is in at least a second predetermined position.
- the second sensor 16 is preferably a magnetic sensor.
- the second sensor 16 comprises or consists of a magnetic actuated electrical switch.
- the first sensor 15 is a magnetic switch ("Reed Switch"), a flexible blade switch (“ILS”) or bimetallic or other suitable sensor.
- this first sensor 15 is a sensor of the AC01 1520 type from CELDUC.
- the switch via the second sensor 16 interrupts the power supply of the first sensor 15 when the control member 5 is in a closed position of the tap circuit (no flow downstream) and allows, on the contrary, the power supply when the control member 5 is in a position of opening the circuit (gas withdrawal and non-zero flow downstream).
- This simple and inexpensive structure allows a fast reaction time of the position detection of the selector 5 and also allows to reduce and control the power consumption of the detection device and more generally the valve.
- the switch and / or the first sensor can control the supply or activation of other electrical components of the valve according to the detected position of the control member 5.
- the magnetic element 12 carried by the control member 5 comprises or consists of a permanent magnet generating a magnetic field.
- the first sensor 15 is itself a magnetic sensor for measuring the magnetic field to determine the position of the control member 5 from a measured value of said magnetic field.
- the first sensor 15 is for example a magnetic sensor measuring at least one of: the angle of the magnetic field, the intensity of the magnetic field, the orientation of the magnetic field.
- the first sensor 15 detects the precise position of the control member 5 while the second sensor 16 constitutes a switch that controls the supply or not of the first sensor (and possibly other electrical devices) . That is to say that the power consumption of the device is reduced (first sensor put to sleep or switched off as well as other organs) in certain specific situations including: closed tap, empty bottle, ...
- the valve 1 preferably comprises an electronic member 17 for storing data storage and processing, in particular an integrated circuit and / or a microprocessor.
- the detection device 9 is connected to said electronic member or integrated therewith.
- the electronic member 17 may be configured to control the power supply or the interruption of the power supply of the first sensor 15 by the power supply source 7 as a function of a signal delivered by the second sensor 16 and / or a switching state of the second sensor 16.
- the first sensor 15 is preferably a magnetic sensor for measuring the angle of the magnetic field of the magnetic element 12 and converting the measured angle value into a signal, for example electrical, of a given intensity.
- this signal may include an electrical voltage.
- the electrical signal can be transmitted to the electronic storage acquisition and data processing member.
- control member 5 can be movable in a plurality of determined second distinct positions in which the values of the magnetic field angle of the measured magnetic element 12 are distinct and are converted into electrical signals of natures or colors. distinct intensities respectively. This makes it possible to measure and determine one position among others with a simple structure, few parts and reduced power consumption.
- FIG. 3 illustrates, for example, a representative signal (ordinate representing for example a voltage value V in Volt) as a function of positions (twelve positions P on the abscissa).
- the control member 5 is for example rotatably mounted about an axis A of rotation on the valve body. That is to say that the control member is for example a rotary selector.
- this structure can be used to detect a position of a movable selector in translation or mobile according to other simple or complex movements.
- the magnetic element 12 comprises or consists of a bipolar magnet that is to say comprising a north pole (N) and a south pole (S), cf. FIG. 7.
- N north pole
- S south pole
- the axis passing through the two poles and perpendicular to the two poles of the magnetic element 12 is not parallel to the axis of rotation of the control member.
- FIGS. 4 to 6 illustrate two non-limiting examples of integration of such a magnet 12 in a rotary selector.
- the magnet 12 can be fixed on the selector 5 in a cavity remote from the axis A of rotation.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the magnet 12 in an adjacent position (opposite) of the second sensor 16 and in a first position relative to the first sensor 15.
- the position of FIG. 4 can correspond, for example, to a closed position of the valve (selector 5) in the closed position of the circuit.
- the selector 5 has been rotated about its axis A (for example 180 degrees)
- the magnet 12 is in a position relatively further from the second sensor 16 and in a second position relative to the first sensor 15
- the magnet 12 and the two sensors 15, 16 are located for example in respective parallel planes, respectively.
- the magnet 12 and on the other hand the two sensors 15, 16 are for example located respectively in two planes perpendicular to the axis A of rotation (for example vertical planes when the valve is in position vertical).
- the magnet 12 moves in a plane perpendicular to the axis A of rotation and does not contain the sensor (s) 15, 16.
- the sensor (s) 15, 16 and the magnet 12 may be located at the same distance from the axis A of rotation (or a different distance).
- the magnet 12 may have a different orientation relative to the axis A of rotation.
- the one or more sensors 15, 16 may be placed around the magnet (concentrically with respect to the axis A of rotation). That is to say that the magnet 12 moves in a plane perpendicular to the axis A of rotation and can contain the sensor or sensors 15, 16.
- the sensor or sensors 15, 16 and the magnet 12 can be located at different distances from the axis A of rotation.
- control member 5 is movable between a first so-called “closing” position in which the control member 5 has the regulating member 4 in a closure configuration of the first withdrawal circuit 3 and a plurality of second so-called “opening” positions in which the control member 5 has the regulating member 4 in respective opening configurations of the first withdrawal circuit 3 to allow fluid to flow from the upstream end 13 to the downstream end 23 with respective determined flow rates (or respective pressures).
- the magnetic field of the magnetic element element 12 activates the second sensor 16 to preferably trigger the interruption of the power supply of the first sensor 15 by the source 7 power supply.
- the control member 5 is at least one of the second open positions (for example one of the selected non-zero flow rates)
- the magnetic field of the magnetic element element 12 does not activate the second sensor 16 and allows power supply of the first sensor 15 by the power source 7.
- the valve 1 may comprise an electronic data indicating device 6 relative to the content of fluid in a bottle connected to the tap 1, such as an intelligent electronic manometer (see FIG. example FR2868160A1 or FR2915798A1).
- the electronic indication device 6 comprises, for example, a data storage and data acquisition member 17 and at least one data display 8 connected to the data acquisition and data acquisition member 17.
- the position sensor 9 may be connected to the storage acquisition and data processing member 17 for transmitting thereto a signal representative of the flow rate and / or the fluid pressure imposed by the control member 4.
- the storage acquisition and data processing member 7 may be configured, in response to the reception of this flow rate and / or imposed pressure signal, to control the display on the display 8 of FIG.
- the storage acquisition and data processing unit 17 can be configured to calculate a quantity of remaining gas (autonomy in volume or in duration of use) from this measurement and / or a measurement of pressure within the bottle).
- the selector position sensor device and in particular the switch formed by the second sensor 16 can also selectively control the power supply of the display or adapt its display according to the detected position of the selector 5.
- the measurement frequency of the sensor or display can be changed automatically.
- the sampling frequency of the first 15 and / or the second sensor 16 can be decreased when the pressure is low (empty or almost empty bottle).
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FR1552954A FR3034837B1 (fr) | 2015-04-07 | 2015-04-07 | Robinet et reservoir de fluide sous pression |
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