EP3488141A1 - Fluid supply device - Google Patents
Fluid supply deviceInfo
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- EP3488141A1 EP3488141A1 EP17745788.4A EP17745788A EP3488141A1 EP 3488141 A1 EP3488141 A1 EP 3488141A1 EP 17745788 A EP17745788 A EP 17745788A EP 3488141 A1 EP3488141 A1 EP 3488141A1
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for supplying fluid.
- the invention more particularly relates to a fluid supply device comprising a pressurized fluid valve, with or without an integrated pressure regulator, comprising a body, a fluid circuit housed at least partly in the body, the circuit having an end upstream intended to be put in relation with a reserve of fluid under pressure and a downstream end intended to be put in relation with a receiving apparatus, the circuit comprising at least one flow control member in the circuit and an actuating member of this last.
- These members are provided to cooperate with a pressurized fluid valve to adapt the functions of the valve.
- the adaptation of the flow control functionalities requires the provision of modular elements that meet the requirements of reliability, safety and smooth operation.
- An object of the present invention is to improve or overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.
- the fluid supply device which moreover conforms to the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that the at least one control element comprises a flow regulator adjustable, controlled by an electronic data acquisition and processing device integrated in the tap and comprising an antenna or a wired link configured to receive a remote control signal from the flow controller to remotely control and modify the flow rate imposed by this latest.
- the at least one control element comprises a flow regulator adjustable, controlled by an electronic data acquisition and processing device integrated in the tap and comprising an antenna or a wired link configured to receive a remote control signal from the flow controller to remotely control and modify the flow rate imposed by this latest.
- embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
- the device comprises a member for determining the nature of the fluid passing through the circuit connected to the electronic acquisition and processing member; of data, the electronic member being configured to adapt the control of the flow controller according to the nature of the fluid, that is to say to adjust or calibrate the flow regulator according to said fluid nature,
- the flow regulator comprises a mechanism for modifying the size of at least one passage for the fluid to modify its flow rate, the electronic data acquisition and processing element being configured to store and / or receive a set of calibration data, in particular curves or equations, defining respective sizes of the at least one passage according to the nature of the fluid passing through the flow regulator to obtain a determined flow rate,
- the fluid nature determining member comprises an electronic wireless reading device such as a transponder configured to wirelessly read information stored by an electronic data storage device such as a communication tag radio; wirelessly secured to a source of fluid,
- the device comprises at least one of: a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure in the circuit upstream of the flow regulator, a pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure in the circuit downstream of the flow regulator; temperature sensor in the circuit, a flow sensor, the electronic valve acquisition and data processing member being configured to determine or calculate the fluid flow value in the circuit based on the information of the at least one aforementioned sensor,
- the device comprises a manually portable electronic storage and data acquisition apparatus such as a remote control comprising a wireless communication device and at least one display, said device being configured to exchange data with the electronic device acquisition and data processing of the tap to remote control, display and modify information including the flow rate imposed by the flow controller,
- a manually portable electronic storage and data acquisition apparatus such as a remote control comprising a wireless communication device and at least one display, said device being configured to exchange data with the electronic device acquisition and data processing of the tap to remote control, display and modify information including the flow rate imposed by the flow controller
- the electronic apparatus comprises a man-machine interface configured to display touch-controlled symbols for modifying the flow rate value imposed by the flow controller
- the valve comprises a pressure regulator located in the circuit upstream of the flow regulator and configured to reduce the pressure of the fluid to a fixed or adjustable fixed value
- the valve comprising at least one pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure in the circuit upstream of the flow regulator upstream and / or downstream of the pressure regulator, the electronic data acquisition and processing element being configured to receive the measurements of the at least one pressure sensor and, in function automatically adjust the flow rate imposed by the flow controller as a function of the possible fluctuation of the measured pressure
- the electronic data acquisition and processing device is configured to receive the measurements of at least one temperature sensor in the circuit and to calculate the flow rate of fluid passing through the circuit as a function of the temperature measurement, the pressure measurement and the configuration of the flow controller from a gas state equation, such as a perfect gas state equation,
- the electronic data acquisition and processing device is configured to receive the measurements of at least one flow sensor in the circuit, downstream of the flow regulator, the electronic data acquisition and processing element being configured, in response, to perform at least one of: sending the measured rate value to an electronic storage acquisition and portable data processing apparatus for display, automatically adjusting the rate imposed by the controller of flow rate as a function of the possible difference between the measured flow rate and the imposed flow rate,
- the flow regulator comprises a variable orifice mechanism of piezoelectric type and / or of rotary or translational valve type, in particular a slide valve,
- the upstream end of the valve body is fluidly connected to a reservoir or a set of pressurized gas tanks comprising a remote interrogable electronic data storage device such as a wireless communication label radio, the electronic device of data storage storing information defining the nature of the gas or tanks, the fluid supply device comprising an electronic device for remotely reading information stored in the device electronic data storage system configured to transfer this information to the electronic data acquisition and data processing unit integrated in the tap,
- a remote interrogable electronic data storage device such as a wireless communication label radio
- the flow regulator is housed in a control module removably mounted in a housing formed on the body of the valve,
- the electronic data acquisition and processing element is at least partially housed in the regulation module
- the valve comprises at least a first electronic functional element intended to exchange data with an electronic element of the regulation module, the valve body comprising a contact device located in the housing intended to cooperate with a contact set ( s) electrical conjugate (s) located on the control module when the latter is in position mounted on the valve body,
- the tap is fluidly connectable to another valve called “base valve” optionally integral with at least one bottle of pressurized fluid, the valve comprising a movable member (such as a valve-shifter) whose movement is controlled by the actuating member for controlling the opening or closing of an isolation valve of the base valve to which is connected removably said valve,
- base valve optionally integral with at least one bottle of pressurized fluid
- the actuating member comprises at least one of, a rotating flywheel, a push button, a pivoting lever on the body,
- the size of the variable orifice can be measured to determine the admitted flow rate to be passed (for example via a potentiometer, angular sensor, travel sensor, etc.), this measurement can in particular be a copy of a commanded position,
- the actuating member when the regulation module is in position mounted on the valve body, the actuating member is movable between a first position in which this actuating member does not hinder the movement of the second electronic functional member with respect to the body valve allowing detachment of the body and a second position in which the actuating member forms a mechanical stop impeding the movement of the control module relative to the body to prevent disassembly relative to the body.
- the invention may also relate to a bottle or a set of pressurized fluid bottles (frame) comprising such a device.
- the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
- FIG. 1 represents a perspective view, schematic and partial, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a valve according to the invention in a disassembled position
- FIG. 2 represents a perspective view, schematic and partial and from below, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of an example of a regulation module intended to be associated with the valve of FIG. 1,
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic and partial side views respectively illustrating two other exemplary embodiments of control modules that may be associated with the tap of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 and 6 show side views, schematic and partial, illustrating another embodiment of a valve according respectively to two separate configurations (respectively mounted and dismounted),
- FIG. 7 represents a schematic and partial side view illustrating another embodiment of a valve according to the invention.
- FIG. 8 represents a schematic and partial side view illustrating another embodiment of a valve according to the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic and partial side view illustrating another embodiment of a valve control module according to the invention.
- FIG. 10 represents a side view, schematic and partial, illustrating an exemplary embodiment and use of a device according to the invention
- FIG. 11 represents a schematic view illustrating regulated flow curves obtained for identical instructions applied respectively to two different types of gas
- FIG. 12 is a diagrammatic and partial perspective view of a detail of a tap according to another possible embodiment
- - Figure 13 shows a perspective view, schematic and partial and from below, illustrating another embodiment of an example of a control module that can be associated with the valve.
- the fluid supply device illustrated in the figures comprises a valve 1 for pressurized fluid, with or without an integrated pressure regulator.
- the valve 1 illustrated in the figures comprises a body 2 housing a circuit 3, 13 of fluid.
- the fluid circuit 3, 13 has an upstream end 4 intended to be connected to a supply of pressurized fluid (for example a bottle 140, a set of pressurized gas bottles, see FIGS. 8 or 10).
- the circuit 3, 13 comprises a downstream end 15, 150 intended to be put in relation with a fluid receiving apparatus, for example a welding apparatus 24 or the like (see FIG.
- circuit 3, 13 comprising at least one member 6, 60 for controlling the flow rate in the circuit 3, 13.
- the portion of the circuit 3 located in the body 2 of the valve 1 comprises a pressure regulator 6 lowering the pressure to a fixed or adjustable fixed value.
- the valve 1 further comprises an actuating member 7 for controlling at least one flow control member (for controlling the pressure reducer or an isolation valve or a valve lifter for example).
- the actuating member 7 is a pivoting lever.
- the actuating member could comprise a movable part in translation or a rotary wheel or a knob (see for example Figures 5 to 7).
- the valve 1 comprises in particular an adjustable flow regulator 16 which is preferably controlled by an electronic data acquisition and processing device 12 integrated in the tap 1.
- the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 comprises, for example, at least one programmable microprocessor associated with a memory.
- the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 comprises or is connected to an antenna 1 12 configured to receive a remote control signal from the flow regulator 16 to remotely control and modify the flow rate imposed by the latter.
- the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 could comprise a wired connection port or for any other communication device.
- the flow regulator 16 is integrated in a regulation box or module 8 removably mounted on the body 2 of the valve.
- this flow regulator 16 could be integrated into the body 2 of the valve 1.
- the device and in particular the valve 1 may comprise a member 101, 102 for determining the nature of the fluid passing through the circuit 3 connected to the electronic member 12 for acquiring and processing data.
- This electronic member 12 may be configured to adapt the control of the flow regulator 16 preferably automatically according to the nature of the fluid, that is to say to adjust or calibrate the flow regulator 16 according to the nature of the fluid with respect to at least one predetermined nature and / or with respect to a plurality of predetermined natures.
- the more the gas mixture contains a gas having a high viscosity and / or large molecule size the larger the size of the orifice will be important. Conversely, the lower the gas mixture contains gas having a low viscosity and / or small molecules, the smaller the size of the orifice will be.
- the flow regulator 16 comprises, for example, a mechanism for modifying the size of at least one passage for the fluid in order to modify its flow rate.
- the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 may be configured to store or receive a set of calibration data, in particular calibration curves, or an adaptive algorithm defining respective sizes of the at least one passage according to the nature and / or the composition of the fluid among several natures and / or compositions passing through the flow regulator 16 to obtain a determined flow rate.
- the flow regulator 16 can be electrically controlled via a reference signal C (for example a voltage in Volt) which defines an orifice size setting producing a flow rate D (for example in liters per minute).
- a reference signal C for example a voltage in Volt
- D for example in liters per minute
- the same orifice size can generate flow differences.
- the same setpoint signal applied to two different gases can generate slightly different flow curves C1, C2.
- the device allows a more precise regulation of the gas flow.
- the nature of the fluid determining member may comprise an electronic reading device 101 (and possibly writing) wireless such as a wireless communication reader or transponder configured to remotely read wireless (possibly write) information stored by an electronic data storage device 102 such as a wireless communication label radio integral with a source of fluid (see Figure 8).
- an electronic reading device 101 and possibly writing wireless
- a wireless communication reader or transponder configured to remotely read wireless (possibly write) information stored by an electronic data storage device 102 such as a wireless communication label radio integral with a source of fluid (see Figure 8).
- These data carriers 101, 102 may comprise a passive transponder without an electromagnetic wave generating device, an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic read-only or read-only memory and (re) data writing, with or without battery.
- information can be transmitted wirelessly between the bottle 140 or the set of bottles and tap 1 and then the module 8 via the transponders 102, 101.
- the electronic communication device can be housed in a mobile support 100.
- this gas identification is performed by short-range radio frequency ("NFC” technology including “Near Field Communication”, “near field communication”).
- NFC short-range radio frequency
- RFID RFID
- Bluetooth Wireless Fidelity
- WIFI Wireless Fidelity
- the information carrier 102 storing the identification of the type of gas can be located on the bottle 140 or the set of bottles (frame), for example directly on the bottle and / or on a basic tap 330 mounted on the bottle and / or on a hat or protective frame or any other element appropriate device.
- this gas identification information can be entered remotely, for example by radiofrequency, for example by a remote control and / or a local or remote interface (see below in conjunction with Figure 10).
- the flow regulator 16 may comprise, for example, a piezoelectric type variable orifice mechanism or a movable drawer variable orifice mechanism, or any other suitable system.
- the setpoint can be expressed by the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 (via a processor in particular) after the type of gas has been determined. (or determined by default).
- This command setpoint can be translated into voltage (in volts for example).
- the piezoelectric flow regulator 16 can then adjust the deformation of a blade to modify an orifice and thus the flow rate between an inlet and an outlet.
- the setpoint can be expressed in distinct positions of an axis or a moving part driven by the motor.
- the motor can for example adjust the position of the slide opening more or less a gas passage between an inlet and an outlet.
- the valve 1 may comprise at least one pressure sensor 19, 20, 21, 122 (or other) configured to measure at least the pressure in the circuit 3.
- At least one sensor 19 may be connected to an electrical connector 33 opening on the body 2 in the housing 5, for example adjacent to the orifices 30, 31.
- the device may comprise at least one of:
- a pressure sensor 19 configured to measure the pressure in the circuit 3 upstream of the flow regulator 16, and in particular upstream of the pressure regulator 6 located in the circuit 3,
- a pressure sensor 20 configured to measure the pressure in the circuit 3 upstream of the flow regulator 16 and downstream of the pressure regulator 6 situated in the circuit 3, a pressure sensor 21 configured to measure the pressure in the circuit 3 downstream of the flow regulator 16,
- flow sensor is meant either a sensor directly measuring the flow (flow meter), or a calculation algorithm measuring the flow from pressure values upstream and downstream of a pressure reducer or a variable orifice (possibly corrected in temperature).
- the electronic data acquisition and processing element 12 of the valve 1 may in particular be configured to determine or calculate the actual value of the fluid flow in the circuit 3 on the basis of the information of the at least one aforementioned sensor (for example via a simple equation of state).
- the electronic data acquisition and processing unit 12 may be configured to receive the measurements of at least one temperature sensor 22 in the circuit 3, 13 and to calculate the flow rate of the fluid passing through the circuit. depending on the temperature measurement, the pressure measurement and the flow regulator 16 configuration.
- the device may comprise a manually portable electronic data acquisition and data acquisition apparatus such as a remote control comprising a wireless communication device and at least one display. configured to exchange data with the electronic data acquisition and processing device 12 of the valve 1 to remotely monitor, display and modify information including the flow rate imposed by the flow controller.
- a manually portable electronic data acquisition and data acquisition apparatus such as a remote control comprising a wireless communication device and at least one display. configured to exchange data with the electronic data acquisition and processing device 12 of the valve 1 to remotely monitor, display and modify information including the flow rate imposed by the flow controller.
- This wireless communication may utilize at least one of the communications technologies mentioned above.
- the electronic apparatus 40 preferably includes a human-machine interface configured to display touch-sensitive symbols 240 to change the rate value imposed by the flow controller 16. This apparatus can also display the actual flow (measured or calculated) or a gas flow recommended on the parameter basis entered by the user or detected by the device.
- the regulation module 8 may comprise on its lower surface least one electrical connector 133 connected to the electronic member 12 for acquiring and processing data.
- the body 2 comprises at least one conjugate electrical connector 33. These electrical connections 33, 133 are configured to cooperate and transmit the information when the regulation module 8 is in position mounted on the body 2.
- part of the circuit 3 is for example housed in the body 2 of the valve and comprises a first end opening on the body 2 at a first orifice 30.
- a portion of fluid circuit 13 is located in the regulation module 8 is provided with an upstream end comprising a first fluidic coupling 130 configured to connect sealingly at the first orifice 30 when the module 8 is in position mounted on the body 2
- the flow regulator 16 regulates the flow of fluid passing through the circuit 3, 13 upstream of the downstream end.
- the first fluidic coupling 130 of the regulation module 8 and the first orifice 30 of the body 2 form a male-female fluidic connection system comprising a sealing system 230 such as an O-ring for example.
- a sealing system 230 such as an O-ring for example.
- the first fluidic coupling 130 is of the male type and protrudes from the regulation module 8 and comprises a seal 230 such as an O-ring.
- the fluid circuit 3 located in the body 2 may comprise a first portion extending between the upstream end 4 and the first orifice 30 and a second portion extending between a second orifice 31 opening on the body 2 and an end 15 downstream output provided for example with a connector.
- the circuit portion 13 located in the regulation module 8 comprises a downstream end comprising a second fluidic coupling 131 configured to connect sealingly at the second orifice 31 when the regulation module 8 is in position mounted on the body 2. That is to say that when the regulation module 8 is in position mounted on the body 2, the circuit portion 13 of the regulation module 8 thus ensures a fluidic connection between the first portion and the second portion of the circuit 3 of the body 2. That is to say that the gas makes a passage in the control module 8 (via the flow regulator 16) before returning to the body 2.
- the gas whose flow has been regulated exits at one end on the body 2.
- the second fluidic connection 131 of the regulation module 8 and the second orifice 31 of the body 2 form a male-female fluid connection system comprising a sealing system 230 such as an O-ring (for example of the same type as for the first connector 130).
- the body 2 of the valve 1 comprises a housing 5 for accommodating the control module 8.
- the housing 5 comprises a substantially horizontal bottom 50 when the valve 1 is in a vertical position of use.
- the bottom 50 is intended to receive the base (lower face) of the regulation module 8 when the regulation module 8 is in position mounted on the body 2.
- the first 30 and the second orifice 31 open at the level of said bottom 50 of housing 5.
- the two connections 130, 131 of the regulation module are located on the lower face of the latter.
- This arrangement improves the resistance and protection of the fluidic connections and contributes to the proper positioning and maintenance of the module 8 on the body 2.
- the regulation module 8 is held on the body 2 by snap-fastening and / or by removable holding members such as a screw and nut (s) or tapping system (see for example Ref 123, Figures 4 and 10). ).
- the regulator module 8 may comprise a single input connector 130 intended to cooperate with the first orifice 30 and an outlet connector 150 located on the module 8. That is to say that the fluid from the first port 30 does not return to the body 2 of the valve.
- the valve 1 may comprise at least a first electronic functional element 101 intended to exchange data with the electronic element 12 of the module 8 of FIG. regulation.
- the body 2 of the tap may comprise a contact device (s) located in the housing 5 intended to cooperate with a set of electrical contact (s) 9 conjugate located on the control module 8 when this The latter is in the mounted position on the valve body 2 (see FIGS. 5 and 6 which schematize these electrical contacts).
- the regulation module 8 is movable in translation in a first direction A (see FIG. 5) relative to the housing 5 between a mounted position and a disassembled position relative to the body 2.
- the contact device 10 (s) is disposed on a wall of the housing located in a plane parallel to said first direction A.
- the contact between the contact device (s) and the electric contact set (s) 9 conjugate s' performs according to a plane parallel to the first direction A.
- the flow regulator 16 could be integrated in the body 2 (not in a removable module 8).
- valve 1 is not limited to the embodiment of Figure 1.
- the valve may furthermore (or alternatively) comprise the pressure regulator 6, a movable valve pushrod 60 operable to control the opening of a valve 4 of another valve 330 or a device connected to a tap 1.
- This push-valve 60 can be actuated by the actuating member 7.
- the valve 1 can comprise a mounting end comprising mobile coupling members 1 1 intended to cooperate with complementary fastening members to form a quick connection system of the valve 1 on another valve 330 or on a fluid circuit.
- the valve 1 may comprise a support member 100 movable on the body forming an actuating member 1 1 movable members of attachment such as a locking member and / or unlocking 1 1 movable gripping members.
- This mobile support piece 100 may be the support of a transponder or radio-tag 101 described above (see FIG.
- the actuating member 7 in this nonlimiting example a lever
- the actuating member 7 can be movable between a first position in which it does not hinder the movement of the regulation module 8 relative to the body 2 of the valve 1 (lever in the low position for example) and a second position in which the actuating member 7 forms a mechanical stop blocking the displacement of the regulation module 8 with respect to the body 2 to prevent its disassembly with respect to the body 2 (lever in the high position, for example, see Figure 12).
- the actuating member 7 comprises a shape adapted to fit or block the outer shape of the regulation module 8. This allows for example to prevent inadvertent disconnection of this module 8 when the valve is under pressure (position of the actuating member 7 allowing for example the pressurization of a portion of the fluid circuit 3).
- the module 8 may comprise two (or more) distinct sets of fluidic connection (s) 130 respectively connected to respective flow control members (for example flow regulators, regulators or other devices). ) allowing several configurations of use of the module 8 depending on whether the module 8 is connected to the valve via one or other of the sets of connectors 130.
- the gas flow rate is, for example, regulated at different determined levels.
- each set of connector (s) 130 is associated with a different regulating member 16 (calibrated orifice of different section, for example).
- the sets of connector (s) 130 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the lower face of the module 8.
- the operator can choose one or another control member 16 by using the associated connectors 130 (the respective positions can be associated with a marking on the module 8.
- this module 8 can notably be a purely mechanical "emergency" module intended to replace the remotely controlled module in the event of a failure, for example.
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