EP4001167A1 - Behälter und verfahren zur steuerung der befüllung eines solchen behälters - Google Patents

Behälter und verfahren zur steuerung der befüllung eines solchen behälters Download PDF

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EP4001167A1
EP4001167A1 EP21208499.0A EP21208499A EP4001167A1 EP 4001167 A1 EP4001167 A1 EP 4001167A1 EP 21208499 A EP21208499 A EP 21208499A EP 4001167 A1 EP4001167 A1 EP 4001167A1
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Dimitri Durieux
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/02—Large containers rigid
    • B65D88/12—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
    • B65D88/122—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport with access from above
    • B65D88/124—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport with access from above closable top
    • B65D88/125—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport with access from above closable top by flexible element, e.g. canvas
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D90/48—Arrangements of indicating or measuring devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2590/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D2590/0083—Computer or electronic system, e.g. GPS systems

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  • the present disclosure relates to a container and to a method for managing the filling of such a container.
  • the invention applies in particular to the storage and/or transport of various materials, goods or waste.
  • the container can also comprise a detection system configured to provide filling information relating to a filling of the interior volume of the body, the detection system comprising at least one detection member having a surface of detection configured to detect a load and deliver a detection signal representative of the load, and a processing unit connected to the detection member and configured to deliver the filling information from the detection signal,
  • the known detection systems only make it possible to obtain partial filling information, which does not make it possible to optimize the management of the loading of the container.
  • This disclosure improves the situation.
  • the invention can easily be adapted to a large number of existing containers.
  • the opening may have first and second opposite edges along the axis of the opening, the cover member may be deformable and extend between a first end fixed to the first edge of the opening and a second end movable along the axis of the opening. opening axis, and the detection member can be secured to the second end of the cover member.
  • the detection system can be configured to provide the filling information in the form of an image of the loading of the interior volume.
  • the detection member can then be an ultrasound sensor configured to emit an ultrasound signal via the detection surface, and receive a reflected signal via the detection surface, the processing unit being suitable for constructing the image of the loading of the volume interior from the reflected signal.
  • the detection system may include a communication interface configured to communicate remotely with an outside network.
  • the detection system may include a warning device configured to emit a user-perceivable warning signal based on the fill information.
  • the detection system may include a geolocation device configured to provide geolocation information of the container.
  • the detection system may comprise a power supply device configured to supply the detection system with electrical energy, the power supply device being autonomous.
  • the detection system may comprise a position sensor device configured to supply state information relating to a state of the container chosen between an open state, when the cover member is in the folded position, and a closed state when the member cover is in the deployed position.
  • the body may comprise a floor, two transverse walls extending perpendicular to the floor and at a distance from each other in a longitudinal direction, the opening extending from one of the transverse walls to the other transverse wall with the opening axis parallel to the longitudinal direction.
  • the body may also comprise two side walls extending perpendicular to the floor and at a distance from each other in a transverse direction, the access face being opposite the floor.
  • the filling management method can provide for scanning the interior volume of the body of each container of a fleet of containers, and for providing filling information for each container.
  • the filling management method can provide for choosing to fill one of the containers of the container pool from the filling information provided for each container.
  • the filling management method may provide for providing geolocation information of the container.
  • the filling management method may provide for providing status information relating to a state of the container chosen between an open state, when the cover member is in the folded position, and a closed state when the cover member is in deployed position.
  • the filling management method may include identifying weather conditions and switching the container between the open and closed states depending on the weather conditions.
  • the filling management method can provide for providing charge information relating to a state of charge of the battery.
  • the figure 1 and 2 represent a container 1 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the container 1 is in particular intended for the storage and/or transport of a load C consisting of various materials, goods or waste.
  • the body 2 thus delimits an interior volume VI and has an upper access face F, opposite the floor 3, provided with an opening O.
  • the opening O extends over the entire face d access F between first 7 and second 8 opposite edges provided respectively on the front 4a and rear 4b transverse walls along an opening axis B parallel to the longitudinal direction L. It also extends between two side edges 9 provided respectively on the two side walls 6.
  • the opening O could only extend over an essential part, that is to say at least 50%, preferably at least 70%, in particular at least 90%, of the access face F.
  • the access face F could be provided on any other face of the body 2 than an upper face, for example on a side face instead of one of the side walls 6 .
  • one of the transverse walls 4, rear 4b consists of leaves 5 pivotally mounted along a vertical pivot axis P to provide access rear A to the interior volume VI and to be able to close the rear access A.
  • the other transverse wall, front 4a is fixed.
  • a covering system 20 is provided to reversibly cover the opening O of the body 2.
  • the covering system 20 comprises a covering member 21 mounted to slide along the opening axis B on the body 2 between a deployed position, in which it covers the opening O, and a folded position, in which the opening O remains uncovered.
  • the cover member 21 is deformable and extends between a first end 21a fixed to the first edge 7 of the opening O on the front transverse wall 4a, and a second end 21b movable along the opening axis B.
  • the covering system 20 can be of the type described in the patent application FR 18 73382 of December 19, 2018 on behalf of the applicant.
  • the cover member 21 comprises a tarpaulin 22 secured to a set of transverse hoops 23 movable in translation along the longitudinal direction L of the body 2 of the container 1.
  • each of the transverse hoops 23 is provided at its ends of carriages 24 movable in translation in substantially parallel longitudinal guide rails 25 mounted respectively in the vicinity of the side edges 9 of the side walls 6.
  • the carriages 24 each consist of a frame on which are mounted running rollers intended to cooperate with guide rail 25.
  • the covering system 20 can also comprise a maneuver 30 configured to move the coach arch 23e, connecting members 27 being provided between the coach arch 23e and the follower arches 23s to transmit the movement of the coach arch 23e to the follower arches.
  • the maneuvering member 30 is manual and consists of a pole 31, one end of which is connected in any appropriate manner to at least one of the carriages 24 of the driving arch 23e.
  • the maneuvering member 30 could be automatic and consist of an actuator, such as an electric motor or a cylinder, configured to move the driver arch 23e, and a control unit connected to the actuator to activate it, if necessary remotely.
  • a locking device making it possible to immobilize the cover member 20, preferably in the deployed position, can be provided on the guide rail 25 or at least one of the carriages 24 of the trainer hoop 23e.
  • the container also comprises a detection system 35 configured to provide filling information relating to a filling of the interior volume VI of the body 2.
  • the filling information may relate in particular to the filling volume but also its distribution, its nature or any other parameter likely to characterize it.
  • each detection member 36 is mounted on the cover member 21 with the detection surface 37 oriented towards the interior volume VI of the body 2 so as to scan it along the opening axis B when the cover member 21 is moved between deployed and stowed positions.
  • each detection member 36 is secured to the drive hoop 23e on an inner surface of the covering member 21 oriented towards the interior volume VI.
  • the detection members 36 are connected, by any appropriate means such as a wired connection or a remote connection, to a control box 41 mounted on the driving arch 23e on an outer surface of the covering member 21 opposite to the inner surface, the control box 41 enclosing the processing unit 40.
  • the detection system 35 is configured to provide the filling information in the form of an image of the load C of the interior volume VI.
  • Each detection member 36 can for example be an ultrasound sensor 38 configured to emit via the detection surface 37 an ultrasound signal, and receive via the detection surface 37 a reflected signal.
  • the processing unit 40 is then adapted to construct the image of the loading C of the interior volume VI from the reflected signal.
  • the detection system 35 may comprise an independent power supply device 45 configured to supply the detection system 35 with electrical energy.
  • the power supply device 45 may comprise a battery 46 and, where applicable, an autonomous recharging unit 47 of the battery 46, such as a photovoltaic panel 48 provided on an upper surface of the control box 41.
  • the processing unit 40 can be connected to a clock 42 defining standby periods for the detection system 35.
  • the latter comprises a warning device 50 configured to emit a warning signal perceptible by a user according to the filling information.
  • the warning device is in the form of a warning box 51 provided with warning devices, in particular sound, such as a loudspeaker 52, and/or visual, such as a system of lighting 53, for example LED, and connected by any suitable means such as a wired connection or a remote connection, to the processing unit.
  • An electrical power supply unit 54 is connected to the power supply device 45 of the detection system 35.
  • the detection system 35 also comprises a geolocation device 60 connected to the processing unit 40 and configured to provide geolocation information for the container 1.
  • the detection system 35 comprises a position sensor device 65 connected to the processing unit 40 and configured to provide status information relating to a state of the container 1 chosen between an open state, when the cover member 21 is in the folded position, and a closed state when the cover member 21 is in the deployed position.
  • the position sensor device 65 can comprise one or more position sensors 66 placed on the trainer arch 23e, including the carriages 24.
  • each position sensor 66 can be magnetic and cooperate with a magnet placed at each of the limit switches of the cover member 21, that is to say near the ends of at least one of the guide rails 25.
  • the processing unit 40 can be connected to a communication interface 70 configured to communicate remotely, according to any appropriate protocol, with an external network in order to transmit the filling and status information and, if necessary, the signal of warning or any other useful information such as a state of charge of the battery 46 to a remote server.
  • the communication interface 70 can also be used to receive instructions from the remote server to bring the processing unit 40 out of a standby period and/or to control the recovery system 20 and the detection system 35 within the framework of centralized filling management of the container 1 or several containers 1 of a container park.
  • FIG 6 illustrates a container filling management method described above.
  • a step S0 the detection system 35 is in a standby period.
  • the detection system 35 has come out of the standby period and the processing unit 40 starts a series of usage checks to obtain the status information provided by the position sensors 66 of the sensor device position 65 and the charge information relating to the state of charge of the battery 46 provided by the power supply device 45.
  • the geolocation device 60 is activated to provide the geolocation information of the container 1. It is then turned off in a step S3.
  • the detection system 35 When the cover member 21 of the cover system 20 is moved between the deployed and folded positions, the detection system 35 is activated so that the detection surfaces 37 of the detection members 36 scan the interior volume VI of the body 2 of the container 1 along the axis of opening B of opening O.
  • the detection members 36 each deliver a detection signal transmitted to the processing unit 40 to supply, during a step S4, the filling information as an image of the C load.
  • the activation of the detection system 35 to scan the interior volume VI of the body 2 is performed when at least one of the position sensors 66 of the sensor device of position 65 detects a position change.
  • the activation of the detection system 35 to scan the volume interior VI of the body 2 can be performed when an instruction to this effect is received from outside via the communication interface 70.
  • step S5 all of the data, including the filling information, the state information, the load information and the geolocation information, for the container 1 is compiled and transmitted, after ignition during of a step S6, via the communication interface 70 to the remote server of the external network.
  • the communication interface 70 can then be switched off (step S7).
  • a local user located close to the container 1 can receive the warning signal delivered by the warning device 50.
  • step S9 all of the data relating to the container 1 is collected with a view to an exploitation for the management of the filling of the container 1.
  • the detection system 35 may return to a standby period.

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DE102017130656B3 (de) * 2017-12-20 2018-12-13 Mecomo Ag Modulares befestigungssystem
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