EP3296612A1 - Valve for pressurised fluid - Google Patents

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EP3296612A1
EP3296612A1 EP17176902.9A EP17176902A EP3296612A1 EP 3296612 A1 EP3296612 A1 EP 3296612A1 EP 17176902 A EP17176902 A EP 17176902A EP 3296612 A1 EP3296612 A1 EP 3296612A1
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Benjamin DE LAFARGE
Antoine Frenal
Denis Muller
Hervé Roger PAOLI
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LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C13/00—Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/04—Arrangement or mounting of valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2201/00—Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/05—Size
    • F17C2201/056—Small (<1 m3)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2201/00—Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/05—Size
    • F17C2201/058—Size portable (<30 l)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/01—Mounting arrangements
    • F17C2205/0123—Mounting arrangements characterised by number of vessels
    • F17C2205/013—Two or more vessels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302—Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/0323—Valves
    • F17C2205/0329—Valves manually actuated
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302—Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/0338—Pressure regulators
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302—Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/0382—Constructional details of valves, regulators
    • F17C2205/0385—Constructional details of valves, regulators in blocks or units
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0388—Arrangement of valves, regulators, filters
    • F17C2205/0394—Arrangement of valves, regulators, filters in direct contact with the pressure vessel
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2223/00—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/01—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the phase
    • F17C2223/0107—Single phase
    • F17C2223/0123—Single phase gaseous, e.g. CNG, GNC
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2223/00—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/03—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the pressure level
    • F17C2223/036—Very high pressure (>80 bar)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • 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
    • F17C2260/00—Purposes of gas storage and gas handling
    • F17C2260/02—Improving properties related to fluid or fluid transfer
    • F17C2260/028—Avoiding unauthorised transfer

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  • the invention relates to a valve for pressurized fluid.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a valve for pressurized fluid, with or without an integrated pressure regulator, comprising a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end intended to be put in relation with a reserve of fluid under pressure and a downstream end intended to to be connected to a user apparatus at an outlet fitting, the circuit comprising a flow control member in the circuit such as a valve or valve, the flow control member being controlled by a mechanism control device comprising a manually operable movable control member, the control member being movably mounted on the valve body between a rest position in which the flow control member is held in a first state corresponding to a first value in the circuit and a second active position in which the control member moves the flow control member ns a second state corresponding to a second rate value in the circuit,
  • the invention particularly relates to a bottle of pressurized fluid (for example pressurized gas) or a set of pressurized fluid bottles (bottle frame for example) connected to such a valve.
  • pressurized fluid for example pressurized gas
  • set of pressurized fluid bottles for example
  • the tap may also be a tap for piping.
  • Lever taps for pressurized fluids have a major ergonomic advantage due to the speed and practicality of opening and closing (see eg documents EP747796A1 or EP1421305A1
  • 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 it comprises a connection detector element situated at the outlet connection or adjacent to the outlet fitting and configured to detect a connection at the outlet fitting, the valve further comprising a control mechanism override device connected to the connection detector member and configured to prevent passage of the controlling the flow rate from its first state to its second state as long as the connection detector element does not detect a connection at the output connection.
  • This structure makes it possible to prevent the manual opening of the valve in the absence of installation at the outlet of the tap and thus to limit the risks of exposure of the user to high pressures.
  • the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 illustrate schematically and simplified a valve 1 for pressurized fluid, with or without built-in pressure reducer, comprising a body 2 housing a fluid circuit 3 having an upstream end 4 intended to be put in relation with a reserve of fluid under pressure .
  • the end of the upstream valve is for example threaded to be connected to an orifice of a bottle 20 of fluid under pressure (cf. figure 4 ) or a gas circuit of a gas cylinder assembly (frame).
  • the circuit 3 of the valve 1 comprises a downstream end intended to be connected to a user device 21 at an outlet connector 8 (cf. Figures 6 and 7 ).
  • the user device may be connected to the outlet connector via a hose, a pressure regulator, a flow regulator or any other suitable device.
  • the outlet connector 8 may be of the male or female type, threaded, tapped or may include any type of suitable mechanical and fluidic connection (for example a quick-connect connection).
  • the circuit 3 comprises at least one device 6 for controlling the flow rate in the circuit 3 such as a valve or valve, in particular an isolation valve (for example self-sealing).
  • a valve or valve in particular an isolation valve (for example self-sealing).
  • the flow control member 6 is controlled by a control mechanism comprising a movable control member 7 operable manually and / or automatically.
  • the control member 7 is movably mounted on the body 2 of the valve 1 (rotation and / or translation for example) between a rest position in which the flow control member 6 is maintained in a first state corresponding to a first flow value in the circuit 3 (for example a zero flow corresponding to a closed circuit) and a second active position in which the control member 7 moves the flow control member 6 in a second state corresponding to a second value flow rate in the circuit 3 (for example maximum flow corresponding to an open circuit 3).
  • the valve 1 comprises a connection detector 9 located at the outlet connection 8 or adjacent to the outlet connector 8 and configured to detect a connection, particularly mechanical and / or fluidic connection 8 Release.
  • Tap 1 includes in addition, a device 10 for neutralizing the control mechanism 7, 14 connected to the connection detector 9 and configured to prevent the passage of the flow control member 6 from its first to its second state as long as the organ 9 connection detector does not detect a connection (eg mechanical) at the outlet connector 8.
  • the opening of the valve / valve 6 is automatically prohibited if there is no connection detected at the outlet connector 8. Similarly, the opening of the valve / valve 6 is automatically authorized if it is detected connection at the outlet connector 8.
  • the system in the absence of connection to the outlet fitting 8, the system is in a stable position preventing the opening of the valve 6.
  • the connection of an installation at the outlet fitting 8 of the valve 1 comes to unlock or make operational the valve 1 to allow the release of the fluid under pressure.
  • the position allowing the opening of the gas flow can be stable or not.
  • connection detector 9 may comprise at least one of: a mechanical detector, a magnetic detector (RFID, NFC or other), a pneumatic detector, an electronic detector.
  • the device 10 for neutralization (blocking for example) may be of the mechanical and / or magnetic and / or pneumatic and / or electronic type.
  • the neutralization device 10 can act directly or indirectly on the control member 7.
  • the device 10 of neutralization can act directly or indirectly on the control mechanism 14, that is to say on at least one piece of transmission of movement or effort interposed between the control member 7 and the valve 6.
  • the device 10 for neutralization can act directly or indirectly on the valve or valve 6.
  • the connecting detector member 9 is located on the periphery of the outlet connector 8.
  • connection detector 9 is located in the outlet connection 8, for example outside the circuit 3 (or in the circuit in which the fluid circulates cf. figure 19 ).
  • control member is a lever 7 articulated on the body 2 and movable between a first position (for example lowered (along the body 2 cf. figure 5 and 6 ) and a second position (for example raised and removed from the body 2 cf. figure 7 ).
  • the neutralization device comprises in this example an axis 10 for locking the lever 7.
  • the locking pin 10 is mounted movably in the body 2 of the valve 1 between a first position ( figure 5 ) and a second position ( Figures 6 and 7 ).
  • the locking pin 10 is movable in translation transversely to the vertical axis of the valve body 1.
  • the locking pin 10 prevents the control lever 7 from moving from its rest position ( figure 5 ) to its active position ( figure 7 ).
  • a hook-shaped portion 11 of the locking pin 10 forms a stop for locking the control member 7 when the locking pin 10 is in its first position (cf. figure 5 ).
  • the locking pin 10 In its second position, the locking pin 10 allows on the contrary the movement of the lever 7 between its rest and active positions.
  • the connection detector 9 cooperates with the locking pin 10 to move it from its first position to its second position when a connection 21 is detected at the outlet connector 8.
  • an upstream end of the locking pin 10 may comprise or constitute the connection detector member 9. This end of the locking pin 10 may protrude into or adjacent the connector 8 so that this end is pushed by a user device 21 connected to the level of the connector 8. This automatically moves the locking pin 10 his first position towards his second position.
  • valve preferably comprises a return member biasing the locking pin 10 towards its first position.
  • the locking pin 10 has a stop portion 101 which is received ( figure 8 or 10 ) or not ( figure 9 or 11 ) in a housing 17 complementary to the lever 7.
  • the locking pin 10 comes for example to fit into the lever 7 to block its rotation.
  • the lever 7 In its second position the lever 7 is however free to rotate.
  • the locking axis 10 has at least one shoulder or cut performing this function of mechanical locking or release according to its position relative to the lever 7.
  • the lever 7 may comprise a cam provided to cooperate with a motion transmission axis 14 actuating directly or indirectly the valve 6. That is to say that the rotational movement of the lever 7 is converted into translation movement of the transmission axis 14.
  • the variant embodiment of the Figures 12 to 15 differs from that of Figures 8 to 11 in that the locking pin 10 has a stop portion 101 which is received ( Figures 12 and 14 ) or not ( Figures 13 and 15 ) in a housing 140 complementary to the axis 14 of transmission. This also allows blocking ( Figures 12 and 14 ) or to unlock the control mechanism.
  • the locking pin 10 can cooperate with any other movable part of movement or effort transmission of the control mechanism.
  • locking pin 10 could be replaced by a pusher which actuate an intermediate linkage (including spring).
  • the faucet may comprise a device 16 antitheft or tamper-proof seal located on the control mechanism 7, 14 (in combination or alternatively with the above characteristics).
  • This antitheft device 16 or warranty seal can be removably mounted for example and can be replaceable if necessary.
  • the antitheft device 16 comprises a mobile bolt lock 19 actuated by a key 18 or the like.
  • the latch 19 cooperates or not with a housing 10 of the locking axis.
  • connection and the detection member 9 may form one.
  • the detection member 9 is integrated in the connection or defined by the structure of the fitting itself.

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Abstract

Robinet pour fluide sous pression comprenant un corps (2) abritant un circuit (3) de fluide ayant une extrémité (4) amont et une extrémité (5) aval munie d'un raccord (8) de sortie, le circuit (3) comprenant un organe de contrôle du débit dans le circuit (3), l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit étant commandé par un mécanisme (7, 14) de commande comprenant un organe (7) de commande mobile actionnable manuellement, l'organe (7) de commande étant et monté mobile sur le corps (2) du robinet (1) entre une position de repos et une position active, le robinet (1) comprenant un organe (9) détecteur de raccordement situé au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie ou de façon adjacente au raccord (8) de sortie et configuré pour détecter une liaison au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie, le robinet (1) comprenant en outre un dispositif (10) de neutralisation du mécanisme (7, 14) de commande relié à l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement et configuré pour empêcher le passage de l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit de son premier vers son second état tant que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement ne détecte pas une liaison au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie.Pressurized fluid valve comprising a body (2) housing a fluid circuit (3) having an upstream end (4) and a downstream end (5) provided with an outlet connection (8), the circuit (3) comprising a flow control member in the circuit (3), the flow control member (6) being controlled by a control mechanism (7, 14) comprising a manually operable movable control member (7), the (7) being movably mounted on the body (2) of the valve (1) between a rest position and an active position, the valve (1) comprising a connection detector (9) located at the connection ( 8) or adjacent to the outlet connector (8) and configured to detect a connection at the outlet connector (8), the valve (1) further comprising a mechanism disabling device (10) (7). , 14) connected to the connecting detector member (9) and configured to prevent the passage of the organ e (6) controlling the flow from its first to its second state until the connection detector (9) detects a connection at the outlet connection (8).

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L'invention concerne un robinet pour fluide sous pression.The invention relates to a valve for pressurized fluid.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement robinet pour fluide sous pression, avec ou sans détendeur de pression intégré, comprenant un corps abritant un circuit de fluide ayant une extrémité amont destinée à être mise en relation avec une réserve de fluide sous pression et une extrémité aval destinée à être mise en relation avec un appareil utilisateur au niveau d'un raccord de sortie, le circuit comprenant un organe de contrôle du débit dans le circuit tel qu'une vanne ou clapet, l'organe de contrôle du débit étant commandé par un mécanisme de commande comprenant un organe de commande mobile actionnable manuellement, l'organe de commande étant et monté mobile sur le corps du robinet entre une position de repos dans laquelle l'organe de contrôle du débit est maintenu dans un premier état correspondant à une première valeur de débit dans le circuit et une seconde position active dans laquelle l'organe de commande déplace l'organe de contrôle du débit dans un second état correspondant à une seconde valeur de débit dans le circuit,The invention relates more particularly to a valve for pressurized fluid, with or without an integrated pressure regulator, comprising a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end intended to be put in relation with a reserve of fluid under pressure and a downstream end intended to to be connected to a user apparatus at an outlet fitting, the circuit comprising a flow control member in the circuit such as a valve or valve, the flow control member being controlled by a mechanism control device comprising a manually operable movable control member, the control member being movably mounted on the valve body between a rest position in which the flow control member is held in a first state corresponding to a first value in the circuit and a second active position in which the control member moves the flow control member ns a second state corresponding to a second rate value in the circuit,

L'invention concerne en particulier une bouteille de fluide sous pression (par exemple du gaz sous pression) ou un ensemble de bouteilles de fluide sous pression (cadre de bouteilles par exemple) raccordé(s) à un tel robinet.The invention particularly relates to a bottle of pressurized fluid (for example pressurized gas) or a set of pressurized fluid bottles (bottle frame for example) connected to such a valve.

Le robinet peut être également un robinet pour canalisation.The tap may also be a tap for piping.

Les robinets à levier pour fluides sous pression présentent un avantage ergonomique majeur par la rapidité et praticité d'ouverture-fermeture (cf. par exemple les documents EP747796A1 ou EP1421305A1 Lever taps for pressurized fluids have a major ergonomic advantage due to the speed and practicality of opening and closing (see eg documents EP747796A1 or EP1421305A1

Toutefois, cette praticité augmente le risque d'exposition de l'utilisateur au fluide sous pression soit par ouverture accidentelle, soit par ouverture volontaire sans installation branchée, notamment un détendeur.However, this convenience increases the risk of exposure of the user to the pressurized fluid either by accidental opening or by voluntary opening without connected installation, including a pressure reducer.

Pour résoudre ce problème, le document FR2793297A1 décrit une structure de levier à double action qui permet de limiter le risque d'ouverture involontaire ou intempestive.To resolve this problem, the document FR2793297A1 describes a double action lever structure that limits the risk of accidental or unintentional opening.

Cette solution ne résout cependant pas totalement les problèmes des situations à risque.This solution, however, does not completely solve the problems of risk situations.

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 robinet selon l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule ci-dessus, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un organe détecteur de raccordement situé au niveau du raccord de sortie ou de façon adjacente au raccord de sortie et configuré pour détecter une liaison au niveau du raccord de sortie, le robinet comprenant en outre un dispositif de neutralisation du mécanisme de commande relié à l'organe détecteur de raccordement et configuré pour empêcher le passage de l'organe de contrôle du débit de son premier vers son second état tant que l'organe détecteur de raccordement ne détecte pas une liaison au niveau du raccord de sortie.To this end, the valve according to the invention, furthermore in accordance with the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that it comprises a connection detector element situated at the outlet connection or adjacent to the outlet fitting and configured to detect a connection at the outlet fitting, the valve further comprising a control mechanism override device connected to the connection detector member and configured to prevent passage of the controlling the flow rate from its first state to its second state as long as the connection detector element does not detect a connection at the output connection.

Cette structure permet d'empêcher l'ouverture manuelle de la vanne en absence d'installation en sortie du robinet et donc de limiter les risques d'exposition de l'utilisateur aux hautes pressions.This structure makes it possible to prevent the manual opening of the valve in the absence of installation at the outlet of the tap and thus to limit the risks of exposure of the user to high pressures.

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

  • le dispositif de neutralisation est désactivé lors de la détection d'une liaison au niveau du raccord de sortie par organe détecteur de raccordement, c'est-à-dire que l'organe détecteur de raccordement déclenche une désactivation du dispositif de neutralisation permettant le passage de l'organe de contrôle du débit de son premier vers son second,
  • le dispositif de neutralisation comprend un axe de verrouillage de l'organe de commande monté mobile dans ou sur le corps du robinet entre une première position et une seconde position, dans sa première position l'axe de verrouillage empêchant le déplacement de l'organe de commande de sa position de repos vers sa position active, dans sa seconde position l'axe de verrouillage autorisant le déplacement de l'organe de commande de sa position de repos vers sa position active, l'organe détecteur de raccordement coopérant avec l'axe de verrouillage pour déplacer ce dernier de sa première position vers sa seconde position lorsqu'un raccordement est détecté au niveau du raccord de sortie,
  • l'axe de verrouillage comporte une portion en forme de crochet qui forme une butée de blocage de l'organe de commande lorsque l'axe de verrouillage est dans sa première position,
  • l'axe de verrouillage comporte une portion de butée qui est reçue dans un logement complémentaire de l'organe de commande lorsque l'axe de verrouillage est dans sa première position,
  • l'organe détecteur de raccordement comprend une extrémité amont de l'axe de verrouillage,
  • l'axe de verrouillage est mobile en translation, l'extrémité amont de l'axe de verrouillage faisant saillie dans ou de façon adjacente au raccord (8) de sortie pour être poussée par un appareil utilisateur venant se raccorder niveau du raccord de sortie et ainsi déplacer l'axe de verrouillage de sa première position vers sa seconde position,
  • le robinet comporte un organe de rappel sollicitant l'axe de verrouillage vers sa première position,
  • le mécanisme de commande comprend au moins une pièce mobile de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort interposée entre l'organe de commande et l'organe de contrôle du débit,
  • l'axe de verrouillage comporte une portion de butée qui est reçue dans un logement complémentaire de la au moins une pièce mobile de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort lorsque l'axe de verrouillage est dans sa première position,
  • l'organe détecteur de raccordement comprend au moins l'un parmi : un détecteur mécanique, un détecteur magnétique, un détecteur pneumatique, un détecteur électronique,
  • le robinet comporte un dispositif antivol ou un sceau de garanti frangible situe sur le mécanisme de commande,
  • le dispositif antivol ou sceau de garantie est situé sur au moins une pièce mobile de transmission de mouvement,
  • le dispositif antivol est situé l'axe de verrouillage pour bloquer ce dernier dans sa première position,
  • l'organe de commande comprend un levier monté pivotant sur le corps,
  • la portion en forme de crochet coopère avec une zone de préhension de l'organe de commande située à l'extérieur du corps du robinet,
  • le raccord de sortie est un raccord de type femelle ou mâle, l'organe détecteur de raccordement étant situé à l'intérieur du raccord ou sur la périphérie extérieure du raccord,
  • le dispositif antivol est situé sur au moins une pièce intermédiaire mobile de transmission de mouvement,
  • le dispositif antivol est situé sur l'axe de rotation du levier.
Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
  • the neutralization device is deactivated when a connection is detected at the output connection via a connection detector element, ie the connection detection device triggers a deactivation of the neutralization device allowing the passage of the organ of control of the flow of his first towards his second,
  • the neutralization device comprises a locking pin of the control member movably mounted in or on the body of the valve between a first position and a second position, in its first position the locking axis preventing the displacement of the control member. control of its rest position to its active position, in its second position the locking axis allowing the displacement of the control member from its rest position to its active position, the connection detector member cooperating with the axis locking to move the latter from its first position to its second position when a connection is detected at the output connection,
  • the locking pin has a hook-shaped portion which forms a locking stop of the control member when the locking pin is in its first position,
  • the locking pin comprises an abutment portion which is received in a complementary housing of the control member when the locking pin is in its first position,
  • the connection detector element comprises an upstream end of the locking pin,
  • the locking pin is movable in translation, the upstream end of the locking pin protruding into or adjacent to the outlet fitting (8) to be pushed by a user device which is connected to the level of the outlet fitting and thus move the locking pin from its first position to its second position,
  • the valve comprises a return member biasing the locking pin towards its first position,
  • the control mechanism comprises at least one moving piece of movement or effort transmission interposed between the control member and the flow control member,
  • the locking pin comprises an abutment portion which is received in a complementary housing of the at least one moving piece of movement or effort transmission when the locking pin is in its first position,
  • the connection detector element comprises at least one of: a mechanical detector, a magnetic detector, a pneumatic detector, an electronic detector,
  • the faucet includes an anti-theft device or a frangible guaranteed seal located on the control mechanism,
  • the anti-theft device or seal of guarantee is located on at least one moving part of motion transmission,
  • the anti-theft device is located the locking pin to lock the latter in its first position,
  • the control member comprises a lever pivotally mounted on the body,
  • the hook-shaped portion cooperates with a gripping zone of the control member located outside the valve body,
  • the outlet connection is a female or male type connection, the connection detection member being located inside the connection or on the outer periphery of the connection,
  • the antitheft device is located on at least one movable intermediate piece of motion transmission,
  • the antitheft device is located on the axis of rotation of the lever.

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 à 4 représentent des vues de côté, schématiques et partielles, illustrant respectivement quatre exemples de structure et de fonctionnement d'un robinet selon l'invention,
  • les figures 5 à 7 représentent des vues en perspective, schématiques et partielles, illustrant respectivement trois configurations d'utilisation d'un autre exemple de réalisation d'un robinet selon l'invention,
  • les figures 8 et 9 représentent des vues en perspective, schématiques et partielles, d'un détail d'un autre exemple de réalisation d'un robinet selon l'invention illustrant selon respectivement deux configurations d'utilisation,
  • les figures 10 et 11 représentent des vues en perspective, schématiques et partielles illustrant un détail d'un autre exemple de réalisation d'un robinet selon l'invention selon respectivement deux configurations d'utilisation,
  • les figures 12 et 13 représentent des vues en section, schématiques et partielles, illustrant un détail d'un autre exemple de réalisation d'un robinet selon l'invention selon respectivement deux configurations d'utilisation,
  • les figures 14 et 15 représentent des vues en perspective, schématiques et partielles illustrant un détail respectivement des exemples des figures 12 et 13,
  • la figure 16 représente une vue en perspective, schématique et partielle illustrant un détail d'un autre exemple de réalisation d'un robinet selon l'invention,
  • les figures 17 et 18 représentent des vues en perspective, schématiques et partielles, illustrant un détail du dispositif de la figure 16 selon respectivement deux configurations d'utilisation,
  • la figure 19 représente une vue en coupe, schématique et partielle, illustrant un détail de structure d'un exemple de réalisation d'un robinet 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 to 4 are schematic and partial side views respectively illustrating four examples of structure and operation of a valve according to the invention,
  • the Figures 5 to 7 represent schematic and partial perspective views, respectively illustrating three configurations of use of another embodiment of a valve according to the invention,
  • the Figures 8 and 9 represent perspective views, schematic and partial, of a detail of another embodiment of a valve according to the invention illustrating respectively two configurations of use,
  • the Figures 10 and 11 represent perspective, schematic and partial views illustrating a detail of another embodiment of a valve according to the invention according to respectively two configurations of use,
  • the Figures 12 and 13 represent sectional, diagrammatic and partial views, illustrating a detail of another embodiment of a valve according to the invention according to two configurations of use respectively,
  • the Figures 14 and 15 represent perspective, schematic and partial views illustrating a detail respectively of the examples of Figures 12 and 13 ,
  • the figure 16 is a perspective view, schematic and partial illustrating a detail of another embodiment of a valve according to the invention,
  • the Figures 17 and 18 represent perspective, schematic and partial views, illustrating a detail of the device of the figure 16 according to respectively two configurations of use,
  • the figure 19 is a sectional view, schematic and partial, illustrating a structural detail of an embodiment of a valve according to the invention.

Les figures 1 à 4 illustrent de façon schématique et simplifiée un robinet 1 pour fluide sous pression, avec ou sans détendeur de pression intégré, comprenant un corps 2 abritant un circuit 3 de fluide ayant une extrémité 4 amont destinée à être mise en relation avec une réserve de fluide sous pression.The Figures 1 to 4 illustrate schematically and simplified a valve 1 for pressurized fluid, with or without built-in pressure reducer, comprising a body 2 housing a fluid circuit 3 having an upstream end 4 intended to be put in relation with a reserve of fluid under pressure .

L'extrémité du robinet amont est par exemple filetée pour être raccordée à un orifice d'une bouteille 20 de fluide sous pression (cf. figure 4) ou un circuit de gaz d'un ensemble de bouteille de gaz (cadre).The end of the upstream valve is for example threaded to be connected to an orifice of a bottle 20 of fluid under pressure (cf. figure 4 ) or a gas circuit of a gas cylinder assembly (frame).

Le circuit 3 du robinet 1 comprend une extrémité 5 aval destinée à être mise en relation avec un appareil 21 utilisateur au niveau d'un raccord 8 de sortie (cf. figures 6 et 7). L'appareil utilisateur peut être raccordé au raccord 8 de sortie via une flexible, un détendeur de pression, un régulateur de débit ou tout autre appareil approprié.The circuit 3 of the valve 1 comprises a downstream end intended to be connected to a user device 21 at an outlet connector 8 (cf. Figures 6 and 7 ). The user device may be connected to the outlet connector via a hose, a pressure regulator, a flow regulator or any other suitable device.

Le raccord 8 de sortie peut être du type mâle ou femelle, fileté, taraudé ou peut comprendre tout type de raccord mécanique et fluidique approprié (par exemple une liaison à connexion rapide).The outlet connector 8 may be of the male or female type, threaded, tapped or may include any type of suitable mechanical and fluidic connection (for example a quick-connect connection).

Le circuit 3 comprend au moins un organe 6 de contrôle du débit dans le circuit 3 tel qu'une vanne ou clapet, notamment un clapet d'isolation (par exemple auto-obturant).The circuit 3 comprises at least one device 6 for controlling the flow rate in the circuit 3 such as a valve or valve, in particular an isolation valve (for example self-sealing).

L'organe 6 de contrôle du débit est commandé par un mécanisme de commande comprenant un organe 7 de commande mobile actionnable manuellement et/ou automatique.The flow control member 6 is controlled by a control mechanism comprising a movable control member 7 operable manually and / or automatically.

L'organe 7 de commande est monté mobile sur le corps 2 du robinet 1 (rotation et/ou translation par exemple) entre une position de repos dans laquelle l'organe 6 de contrôle du débit est maintenu dans un premier état correspondant à une première valeur de débit dans le circuit 3 (par exemple un débit nul correspondant à un circuit fermé) et une seconde position active dans laquelle l'organe 7 de commande déplace l'organe 6 de contrôle du débit dans un second état correspondant à une seconde valeur de débit dans le circuit 3 (par exemple débit maximal correspondant à un circuit 3 ouvert).The control member 7 is movably mounted on the body 2 of the valve 1 (rotation and / or translation for example) between a rest position in which the flow control member 6 is maintained in a first state corresponding to a first flow value in the circuit 3 (for example a zero flow corresponding to a closed circuit) and a second active position in which the control member 7 moves the flow control member 6 in a second state corresponding to a second value flow rate in the circuit 3 (for example maximum flow corresponding to an open circuit 3).

Selon une particularité avantageuse, le robinet 1 comprend un organe 9 détecteur de raccordement situé au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie ou de façon adjacente au raccord 8 de sortie et configuré pour détecter une liaison, notamment mécanique et/ou fluidique au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie. Le robinet 1 comprend en outre un dispositif 10 de neutralisation du mécanisme 7, 14 de commande relié à l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement et configuré pour empêcher le passage de l'organe 6 de contrôle du débit de son premier vers son second état tant que l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement ne détecte pas une liaison (par exemple mécanique) au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie.According to an advantageous feature, the valve 1 comprises a connection detector 9 located at the outlet connection 8 or adjacent to the outlet connector 8 and configured to detect a connection, particularly mechanical and / or fluidic connection 8 Release. Tap 1 includes in addition, a device 10 for neutralizing the control mechanism 7, 14 connected to the connection detector 9 and configured to prevent the passage of the flow control member 6 from its first to its second state as long as the organ 9 connection detector does not detect a connection (eg mechanical) at the outlet connector 8.

C'est-à-dire que l'ouverture de la vanne/clapet 6 est automatiquement interdite s'il n'est pas détecté de raccordement au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie. De même, l'ouverture de la vanne/clapet 6 est automatiquement autorisée s'il est détecté de raccordement au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie.That is to say that the opening of the valve / valve 6 is automatically prohibited if there is no connection detected at the outlet connector 8. Similarly, the opening of the valve / valve 6 is automatically authorized if it is detected connection at the outlet connector 8.

Ainsi, en absence de branchement sur le raccord 8 de sortie, le système est en position stable empêchant l'ouverture de la vanne 6. Le branchement d'une installation au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie du robinet 1 vient débloquer ou rendre opérationnel le robinet 1 pour permettre la libération du fluide sous pression. La position permettant l'ouverture du flux de gaz peut être stable ou non.Thus, in the absence of connection to the outlet fitting 8, the system is in a stable position preventing the opening of the valve 6. The connection of an installation at the outlet fitting 8 of the valve 1 comes to unlock or make operational the valve 1 to allow the release of the fluid under pressure. The position allowing the opening of the gas flow can be stable or not.

L'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement peut comprendre au moins l'un parmi : un détecteur mécanique, un détecteur magnétique (RFID, NFC ou autre), un détecteur pneumatique, un détecteur électronique.The connection detector 9 may comprise at least one of: a mechanical detector, a magnetic detector (RFID, NFC or other), a pneumatic detector, an electronic detector.

De même, le dispositif 10 de neutralisation (blocage par exemple) peut être du type mécanique et/ou magnétique et/ou pneumatique et/ou électronique.Similarly, the device 10 for neutralization (blocking for example) may be of the mechanical and / or magnetic and / or pneumatic and / or electronic type.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 1 le dispositif 10 de neutralisation peut agir directement ou indirectement sur l'organe 7 de commande.In the example shown in figure 1 the neutralization device 10 can act directly or indirectly on the control member 7.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 2 le dispositif 10 de neutralisation peut agir directement ou indirectement sur le mécanisme 14 de commande, c'est-à-dire sur au moins une pièce de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort interposée entre l'organe 7 de commande et la vanne 6.In the example shown in figure 2 the device 10 of neutralization can act directly or indirectly on the control mechanism 14, that is to say on at least one piece of transmission of movement or effort interposed between the control member 7 and the valve 6.

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures 3 et 4 le dispositif 10 de neutralisation peut agir directement ou indirectement sur la vanne ou clapet 6.In the example shown in Figures 3 and 4 the device 10 for neutralization can act directly or indirectly on the valve or valve 6.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 3, l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement est situé sur la périphérie du raccord 8 de sortie.In the example shown in figure 3 , the connecting detector member 9 is located on the periphery of the outlet connector 8.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 4, l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement est situé dans le raccord 8 de sortie, par exemple en dehors du circuit 3 (ou dans le circuit dans lequel circule le fluide cf. figure 19).In the example shown in figure 4 , the connection detector 9 is located in the outlet connection 8, for example outside the circuit 3 (or in the circuit in which the fluid circulates cf. figure 19 ).

Dans l'exemple de réalisation des figures 5 à 7, l'organe de commande est un levier 7 articulé sur le corps 2 et mobile entre une première position (par exemple abaissée (le long du corps 2 cf. figure 5 et 6) et une seconde position (par exemple relevée et écartée du corps 2 cf. figure 7).In the exemplary embodiment of Figures 5 to 7 , the control member is a lever 7 articulated on the body 2 and movable between a first position (for example lowered (along the body 2 cf. figure 5 and 6 ) and a second position (for example raised and removed from the body 2 cf. figure 7 ).

Le dispositif de neutralisation comprend dans cet exemple un axe 10 de verrouillage du levier 7. L'axe 10 de verrouillage est monté mobile dans le corps 2 du robinet 1 entre une première position (figure 5) et une seconde position (figures 6 et 7). Par exemple l'axe 10 de verrouillage est mobile en translation transversalement à l'axe vertical du corps du robinet 1.The neutralization device comprises in this example an axis 10 for locking the lever 7. The locking pin 10 is mounted movably in the body 2 of the valve 1 between a first position ( figure 5 ) and a second position ( Figures 6 and 7 ). For example, the locking pin 10 is movable in translation transversely to the vertical axis of the valve body 1.

Dans sa première position, l'axe 10 de verrouillage empêche le déplacement du levier 7 de commande de sa position de repos (figure 5) vers sa position active (figure 7). Par exemple, une portion 11 en forme de crochet de l'axe 10 de verrouillage forme une butée de blocage de l'organe 7 de commande lorsque l'axe 10 de verrouillage est dans sa première position (cf. figure 5).In its first position, the locking pin 10 prevents the control lever 7 from moving from its rest position ( figure 5 ) to its active position ( figure 7 ). For example, a hook-shaped portion 11 of the locking pin 10 forms a stop for locking the control member 7 when the locking pin 10 is in its first position (cf. figure 5 ).

Dans sa seconde position, l'axe 10 de verrouillage autorise au contraire le déplacement du levier 7 entre ses positions de repos et active. Par exemple, l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement coopère avec l'axe 10 de verrouillage pour déplacer ce dernier de sa première position vers sa seconde position lorsqu'un raccordement 21 est détecté au niveau du raccord 8 de sortie.In its second position, the locking pin 10 allows on the contrary the movement of the lever 7 between its rest and active positions. For example, the connection detector 9 cooperates with the locking pin 10 to move it from its first position to its second position when a connection 21 is detected at the outlet connector 8.

Par exemple, une extrémité amont de l'axe 10 de verrouillage peut comporter ou constituer l'organe 9 détecteur de raccordement. Cette extrémité de l'axe 10 de verrouillage peut faire saillie dans ou de façon adjacente au raccord 8 de sorte que cette extrémité est poussée par un appareil 21 utilisateur venant se raccorder niveau du raccord 8. Ceci déplace automatiquement l'axe 10 de verrouillage de sa première position vers sa seconde position.For example, an upstream end of the locking pin 10 may comprise or constitute the connection detector member 9. This end of the locking pin 10 may protrude into or adjacent the connector 8 so that this end is pushed by a user device 21 connected to the level of the connector 8. This automatically moves the locking pin 10 his first position towards his second position.

Comme schématisé à la figure 5, le robinet comprend de préférence un organe 15 de rappel sollicitant l'axe 10 de verrouillage vers sa première position.As schematized at figure 5 the valve preferably comprises a return member biasing the locking pin 10 towards its first position.

Dans les variantes de réalisation des figures 8 à 11, l'axe 10 de verrouillage comporte une portion 101 de butée qui est reçue (figure 8 ou 10) ou non (figure 9 ou 11) dans un logement 17 complémentaire du levier 7.In the variant embodiments of Figures 8 to 11 the locking pin 10 has a stop portion 101 which is received ( figure 8 or 10 ) or not ( figure 9 or 11 ) in a housing 17 complementary to the lever 7.

Dans sa première position, l'axe 10 de verrouillage vient par exemple s'emboîter dans le levier 7 pour bloquer sa rotation. Dans sa seconde position le levier 7 est en revanche libre de pivoter. A cet effet, l'axe 10 de verrouillage possède au moins un épaulement ou découpe réalisant cette fonction de blocage mécanique ou de libération selon sa position par rapport au levier 7.In its first position, the locking pin 10 comes for example to fit into the lever 7 to block its rotation. In its second position the lever 7 is however free to rotate. For this purpose, the locking axis 10 has at least one shoulder or cut performing this function of mechanical locking or release according to its position relative to the lever 7.

Comme schématisé aux figures 8 et 9, le levier 7 peut comporter une came prévue pour coopérer avec un axe 14 de transmission de mouvement actionnant directement ou indirectement le clapet 6. C'est-à-dire que le mouvement de rotation du levier 7 est transformé en mouvement de translation de l'axe 14 de transmission.As schematized at Figures 8 and 9 , the lever 7 may comprise a cam provided to cooperate with a motion transmission axis 14 actuating directly or indirectly the valve 6. That is to say that the rotational movement of the lever 7 is converted into translation movement of the transmission axis 14.

La variante de réalisation des figures 12 à 15 se distingue de celle des figures 8 à 11 en ce que l'axe 10 de verrouillage comporte une portion 101 de butée qui est reçue (figures 12 et 14) ou non (figures 13 et 15) dans un logement 140 complémentaire de l'axe 14 de transmission. Ceci permet également de bloquer (figures 12 et 14) ou de débloquer le mécanisme de commande.The variant embodiment of the Figures 12 to 15 differs from that of Figures 8 to 11 in that the locking pin 10 has a stop portion 101 which is received ( Figures 12 and 14 ) or not ( Figures 13 and 15 ) in a housing 140 complementary to the axis 14 of transmission. This also allows blocking ( Figures 12 and 14 ) or to unlock the control mechanism.

Bien entendu d'autres variantes de réalisation peuvent être prévues. Par exemple, l'axe 10 de verrouillage peut coopérer avec toute autre pièce mobile de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort du mécanisme de commande.Of course other embodiments may be provided. For example, the locking pin 10 can cooperate with any other movable part of movement or effort transmission of the control mechanism.

De même, l'axe 10 de verrouillage pourrait être remplacé par un poussoir qui actionnerait une timonerie intermédiaire (notamment avec ressort).Similarly, the locking pin 10 could be replaced by a pusher which actuate an intermediate linkage (including spring).

Comme illustré à la figure 16, le robinet peut comporter un dispositif 16 antivol ou un sceau de garanti frangible situe sur le mécanisme 7, 14 de commande (en combinaison ou alternativement au caractéristiques ci-dessus).As illustrated in figure 16 , the faucet may comprise a device 16 antitheft or tamper-proof seal located on the control mechanism 7, 14 (in combination or alternatively with the above characteristics).

Ce dispositif antivol 16 ou sceau de garantie peut être monté de façon amovible par exemple et peut être remplaçable le cas échéant.This antitheft device 16 or warranty seal can be removably mounted for example and can be replaceable if necessary.

Par exemple le dispositif 16 antivol comprend un verrou à pêne 19 mobile actionné par une clé 18 ou autre. Par exemple, selon la position de la clé 18, le pêne 19 coopère ou non avec un logement de l'axe 10 de verrouillage.For example, the antitheft device 16 comprises a mobile bolt lock 19 actuated by a key 18 or the like. For example, depending on the position of the key 18, the latch 19 cooperates or not with a housing 10 of the locking axis.

Dans une variante de réalisation le raccord et l'organe 9 de détection peuvent ne former qu'un. Par exemple, l'organe 9 de détection est intégré au raccord ou défini par la structure du raccord lui-même.In an alternative embodiment the connection and the detection member 9 may form one. For example, the detection member 9 is integrated in the connection or defined by the structure of the fitting itself.

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Robinet pour fluide sous pression, avec ou sans détendeur de pression intégré, comprenant un corps (2) abritant un circuit (3) de fluide ayant une extrémité (4) amont destinée à être mise en relation avec une réserve de fluide sous pression et une extrémité (5) aval destinée à être mise en relation avec un appareil utilisateur au niveau d'un raccord (8) de sortie, le circuit (3) comprenant un organe de contrôle du débit dans le circuit (3) tel qu'une vanne ou clapet, l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit étant commandé par un mécanisme (7, 14) de commande comprenant un organe (7) de commande mobile actionnable manuellement, l'organe (7) de commande étant et monté mobile sur le corps (2) du robinet (1) entre une position de repos dans laquelle l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit est maintenu dans un premier état correspondant à une première valeur de débit dans le circuit (3) et une position active dans laquelle l'organe (7) de commande déplace l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit dans un second état correspondant à une seconde valeur de débit dans le circuit (3), le robinet (1) comprenant un organe (9) détecteur de raccordement situé au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie ou de façon adjacente au raccord (8) de sortie et configuré pour détecter une liaison au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie, le robinet (1) comprenant en outre un dispositif (10) de neutralisation du mécanisme (7, 14) de commande relié à l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement et configuré pour empêcher le passage de l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit de son premier état vers son second état tant que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement ne détecte pas une liaison au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie, et en ce que le dispositif de neutralisation comprend un axe (10) de verrouillage de l'organe (7) de commande monté mobile dans ou sur le corps (2) du robinet (1) entre une première position et une seconde position, dans sa première position l'axe (10) de verrouillage empêchant le déplacement de l'organe (7) de commande de sa position de repos vers sa position active, dans sa seconde position l'axe (10) de verrouillage autorisant le déplacement de l'organe (7) de commande de sa position de repos vers sa position active, et en ce que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement coopère avec l'axe (10) de verrouillage pour déplacer ce dernier de sa première position vers sa seconde position lorsqu'un raccordement est détecté au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie.Pressurized fluid valve, with or without built-in pressure reducer, comprising a body (2) housing a fluid circuit (3) having an upstream end (4) for connection with a pressurized fluid reservoir and a end (5) downstream intended to be connected to a user device at an outlet connection (8), the circuit (3) comprising a flow control member in the circuit (3) such as a valve or valve, the flow control member (6) being controlled by a control mechanism (7, 14) comprising a manually operable movable control member (7), the control member (7) being movably mounted on the body (2) of the valve (1) between a rest position in which the flow control member (6) is maintained in a first state corresponding to a first flow value in the circuit (3) and an active position wherein the control member (7) moves the member (6) control of the flow rate in a second state corresponding to a second flow rate value in the circuit (3), the valve (1) comprising a connection detector (9) located at the outlet connection (8) or adjacent to the outlet connector (8) and configured to detect a connection at the outlet connector (8), the valve (1) further comprising a device (10) for disabling the control mechanism (7, 14) connected to the connecting sensor member (9) and configured to prevent passage of the flow control member (6) from its first state to its second state until the connection detector member (9) detects a link at the of the outlet connector (8), and in that the neutralization device comprises an axis (10) for locking the control member (7) movably mounted in or on the body (2) of the valve (1) between a first position and a second position, in its first position the axis (10) locks preventing the displacement of the control member (7) from its rest position to its active position, in its second position the locking axis (10) allowing the displacement of the control member (7) from its position. resting towards its active position, and in that the connection detector member (9) cooperates with the axis (10) lock to move the latter from its first position to its second position when a connection is detected at the outlet connection (8). Robinet selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (10) de neutralisation est désactivé lors de la détection d'une liaison au niveau du raccord (8) de sortie par organe (9) détecteur de raccordement, c'est-à-dire que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement déclenche une désactivation du dispositif (10) de neutralisation permettant le passage de l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit de son premier vers son second.Valve according to claim 1, characterized in that the neutralization device (10) is deactivated during the detection of a connection at the outlet connection (8) by means of a connection detector member (9), ie that is, the connection detector (9) triggers a deactivation of the neutralization device (10) allowing the passage of the flow control member (6) from its first to its second. Robinet selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'axe (10) de verrouillage comporte une portion (11) en forme de crochet qui forme une butée de blocage de l'organe (7) de commande lorsque l'axe (10) de verrouillage est dans sa première position.Valve according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the locking pin (10) comprises a hook-shaped portion (11) which forms a stop for locking the control member (7) when the pin (10) 10) lock is in its first position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que l'axe (10) de verrouillage comporte une portion (101) de butée qui est reçue dans un logement (17) complémentaire de l'organe (7) de commande lorsque l'axe (10) de verrouillage est dans sa première position.Valve according to any one of claims 1 or 3, characterized in that the axis (10) of locking comprises a portion (101) of abutment which is received in a housing (17) complementary to the member (7) of control when the locking pin (10) is in its first position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement comprend une extrémité amont de l'axe (10) de verrouillage.Valve according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connection detector member (9) comprises an upstream end of the locking pin (10). Robinet selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que l'axe (10) de verrouillage est mobile en translation, l'extrémité amont de l'axe (10) de verrouillage faisant saillie dans ou de façon adjacente au raccord (8) de sortie pour être poussée par un appareil utilisateur venant se raccorder niveau du raccord (8) de sortie et ainsi déplacer l'axe (10) de verrouillage de sa première position vers sa seconde position.Valve according to claim 5, characterized in that the locking pin (10) is movable in translation, the upstream end of the locking pin (10) projecting into or adjacent to the outlet connection (8). to be pushed by a user device to be connected level of the outlet connector (8) and thus move the axis (10) locking from its first position to its second position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un organe (15) de rappel sollicitant l'axe (10) de verrouillage vers sa première position.Valve according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a member (15) biasing biasing the axis (10) of locking to its first position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme (7, 14) de commande comprend au moins une pièce mobile (14) de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort interposée entre l'organe (7) de commande et l'organe (6) de contrôle du débit.Valve according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the control mechanism (7, 14) comprises at least one piece mobile (14) motion or force transmission interposed between the control member (7) and the flow control member (6). Robinet selon la revendication 8 caractérisé en ce que l'axe (10) de verrouillage comporte une portion (101) de butée qui est reçue dans un logement (140) complémentaire de la au moins une pièce mobile (14) de transmission de mouvement ou d'effort lorsque l'axe (10) de verrouillage est dans sa première position.Tap according to claim 8 characterized in that the axis (10) of locking comprises a portion (101) stop which is received in a housing (140) complementary to the at least one movable part (14) of motion transmission or when the locking pin (10) is in its first position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que l'organe (9) détecteur de raccordement comprend au moins l'un parmi : un détecteur mécanique, un détecteur magnétique, un détecteur pneumatique, un détecteur électronique.Valve according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the connecting detector member (9) comprises at least one of: a mechanical detector, a magnetic detector, a pneumatic detector, an electronic detector. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un dispositif (16) antivol ou un sceau de garanti frangible situe sur le mécanisme (7, 14) de commande.Tap according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises a device (16) antitheft or frangible guaranteed seal located on the mechanism (7, 14) control. Robinet selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (16) antivol ou sceau de garantie est situé sur au moins une pièce mobile (14) de transmission de mouvement.Tap according to Claim 11, characterized in that the anti-theft device (16) or guarantee seal is located on at least one moving part (14) for transmitting motion. Robinet selon la revendication 11 combinée à l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (16) antivol est situé l'axe (10) de verrouillage pour bloquer ce dernier dans sa première position.Valve according to claim 11 combined with any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the device (16) antitheft is located the axis (10) locking to block the latter in its first position. Robinet selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande comprend un levier (7) monté pivotant sur le corps (2).Valve according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the control member comprises a lever (7) pivotally mounted on the body (2). Bouteille de fluide sous pression ou cadre de bouteilles de fluide sous pression raccordé(s) à un robinet, le robinet étant conforme à l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14.Bottle of pressurized fluid or frame of pressurized fluid bottles connected to a tap, the tap being according to any one of claims 1 to 14.
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