EP4568797A1 - Dispositif de diagnostic d'un vitrage usage - Google Patents
Dispositif de diagnostic d'un vitrage usageInfo
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- EP4568797A1 EP4568797A1 EP23751950.9A EP23751950A EP4568797A1 EP 4568797 A1 EP4568797 A1 EP 4568797A1 EP 23751950 A EP23751950 A EP 23751950A EP 4568797 A1 EP4568797 A1 EP 4568797A1
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- Prior art keywords
- glazing
- sorting
- characterization
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- used glazing
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
- B07C5/34—Sorting according to other particular properties
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a sorting diagnostic device to be carried out on used glazing to enable recycling of the latter.
- the present invention relates to the field of glazing for buildings or for transport and more precisely, to the recycling of used glazing (single, double or triple glazing).
- the invention relates in particular to a sorting diagnostic device to be operated on used glazing, a system integrating such a device with a remote processing unit, an associated method of implementing such a device/system and applications special, such as a kit or a storage bin.
- the term “glazing” is to be interpreted in the generic sense, as encompassing single glazing, double glazing or triple glazing.
- Double glazing means a set of two panes spaced apart and separated by a blade of gas or vacuum and triple glazing means a set of three panes spaced apart and separated by two respective blades of gas or vacuum.
- Each glazing may or may not be laminated.
- the multi-glazing units are separated two by two by a metal spacer frame, generally made of aluminum, as well as by sealing joints to ensure the tightness of the gas blades.
- the proposed technique aims to respond to the drawbacks described above. More particular- clearly, in at least one embodiment, the proposed technique relates to a sorting diagnostic device to be carried out on used glazing characterized in that it is transportable by hand, and comprises: at least one optical characterization module and /or electromagnetic of said used glazing, a processing module adapted to, based on at least one characteristic of said used glazing, provide a sorting instruction to be carried out on said used glazing, and a module for issuing said sorting instruction.
- the term “module” relates to a functional unit intended to perform a given function.
- the function of “characterization” refers to the analytical process making it possible to highlight the dominant or distinctive feature(s) of an object.
- a used glazing characterization module thus has the function of determining the nature of the glazing (laminated, borosilicate, glass-ceramic, etc.) and the sub-elements which constitute it (glass, intermediate layers, coatings) and/or their thickness. and/or their relative position, and/or the product reference of the glazing, with the aim of being able to better categorize this glazing and provide the sorting instructions most suited to it.
- a diagnostic device according to the invention is transportable by hand in the sense that it is adapted by its dimensions, its weight, and the possible presence of gripping elements, to be easily transported and handled by an operator.
- a diagnostic device is based on a new and inventive concept consisting of providing an operator with a high-performance tool allowing him to intervene directly on deconstruction sites, that is to say the most upstream of the recycling chain, in order to implement selective sorting with regard to a characterization of the glass carried out on site.
- Used glazing can thus be directed towards the right recovery channel from the start, which makes it possible to reduce the sorting processes to be carried out a posteriori - once the glass is mixed and fragmented - and more generally, which makes it possible to improve the overall management of the end-of-life cycle of used glazing, and to reduce its environmental footprint.
- said at least one optical and/or electromagnetic characterization module belongs to the group comprising: a laser detector, a connected caliper, a mobile phone or tablet equipped with a LiDAR, a optical detector for characterization by white light, by infrared, for reading barcodes, QR codes, an electromagnetic detector for characterization by X-ray or reading of RFID chips.
- the characterization module is capable of measuring at least one physical quantity allowing said characterization. This measured physical quantity can be linked to the dimensions of the glazing, that is to say its thickness, the thickness of the glass sheets or the interlayer constituting the glazing or the dimensions of length and width. The physical quantity measured can also be linked to the refractive index or to the light transmission or to the color of the glazing.
- a laser detector used is a vitrometer which uses a refracted and reflected laser beam to provide non-destructive analyzes of the thickness of windows (single, double or triple glazing as well as laminated glass) and air spaces.
- said sorting instruction to be carried out on said used glazing is visual, for example in the form of light, color, writing and/or sound directional arrows.
- the device is adapted to communicate remotely with an external unit for processing used glazing characterization data transmitted by said diagnostic device.
- the device is adapted to communicate remotely with a conveying device, for example a conveyor, and/or storage, for example a skip, of used glazing.
- a conveying device for example a conveyor
- storage for example a skip
- Said device can thus allow the starting/stopping of the conveyor, or the opening of a bin suitable for storing used glass.
- the invention also relates to a system for sorting used glass, characterized in that it comprises such a diagnostic device as well as said external processing unit.
- the system is adapted to produce and transmit to said diagnostic device a sorting instruction to be carried out on said used glazing.
- the device is adapted to manage an inventory of the stock of used glazing present on a sorting site, and preferably to produce said sorting instruction according to said inventory.
- the invention also relates to a method for diagnosing the sorting to be carried out on used glazing, characterized in that it implements such a diagnostic device, and preferably such a sorting system, and comprises at least the following steps: characterizing said used glazing, processing at least one characteristic of said used glazing to provide a sorting instruction, and issuing said sorting instruction.
- such a diagnostic method comprises a step of marking the used glazing, depending on the characterization made of the latter and/or the sorting instruction issued.
- the invention also relates to a sorting diagnostic kit to be carried out on used glazing, preferably in the form of a case, characterized in that it comprises at least one such diagnostic device.
- the invention also relates to a skip suitable for storing used glass, characterized in that it comprises a platform for receiving such a diagnostic device.
- the invention also relates to a computer program downloadable from a communications network and/or recorded on a recording medium adapted to be read by a computer and executed by a processor, comprising an instruction code to implement such a diagnostic method.
- This program can use any programming language, and be in the form of source code, object code, or intermediate code between source code and object code, such as in a partially compiled form.
- the invention also relates to a computer recording medium, on which such a computer program is recorded.
- the recording medium can be any entity or device capable of storing the program.
- the medium may include a storage means, such as a read-only memory, a rewritable non-volatile memory, for example a USB key, an SD card, an EEPROM, or even a magnetic recording means, for example a Hard disk.
- the recording medium may also be an integrated circuit in which the program is incorporated, the circuit being adapted to execute or to be used in executing the method.
- the recording medium may be a transmissible medium such as an electrical or optical signal, which may be carried via electrical or optical cable, by radio or by other means.
- the program according to the invention can in particular be downloaded onto a computer network.
- FIG.l is a diagram illustrating the different functional modules constituting a system for sorting used glass according to a particular embodiment of the invention.
- FIG.2 is a schematic representation of the components of a diagnostic device according to a particular embodiment of the invention.
- FIG.3 is a flow diagram illustrating the successive stages of a sorting diagnosis method to be carried out on used glazing, according to a particular embodiment of the invention
- FIG.l illustrates a device 1, according to a particular embodiment, for diagnosing the sorting to be carried out on used glazing 2.
- a device 1 comprises in particular a plurality of functional units, of which at least an optical and/or electromagnetic characterization module 3 of said used glazing 2, a processing module 4 adapted to, based on at least one characteristic of said used glazing 2, provide sorting instructions 6 to be carried out on said used glazing 2, a emission module 5 of said sorting instruction 6, and a marking module 7 of said glazing 2.
- the characteristic measured by said at least one optical and/or electromagnetic characterization module 3 is a physical quantity linked to the refractive index and/or the light transmission and/or the color of the glazing and/or the dimensions of the glazing (length, width, thickness, number of glass sheets, air space or interlayer film and corresponding thickness).
- such a device 1 has the particularity of being transportable by hand in order to be easily transported and handled by an operator, thus allowing him to intervene directly on deconstruction sites.
- a device 1 can also be integrated into a diagnostic kit in the form of a case, or be arranged on a used glass storage bin via a reception platform dedicated.
- a device 1 comprises a processor 8 having alternatively function as a module of characterization 3, processing 4, emission 5 and/or marking 7, a storage unit 9, an interface unit 10 and an optical and/or electromagnetic sensor 11, and a transmitter 12 which are connected by a bus 13 IT.
- the processor 8 controls the sensor 11, the interface unit 10, the transmitter 12 and/or the marking unit (not shown).
- the storage unit 9 stores at least one program to be executed by the processor 8, and various data, including the data collected by the sensor 11 or intended for the transmitter 12, the parameters used by calculations carried out by the processor 8, or the intermediate data of the calculations carried out by the processor 8.
- the processor 8 can be formed by any known or appropriate hardware or software, or by a combination of hardware and software.
- the storage unit 9 can be formed by any suitable storage or means adapted to store the program and the data in a computer-readable manner.
- the program causes the processor 8 to implement a diagnostic method 15 such as that described in this text.
- the interface unit 10 provides an interface between the device 1 and an external device.
- the interface unit 10 may in particular be in communication with the external device via a cable or wireless communication.
- the external device is a remote processing unit 14.
- the data received from said remote processing unit 14 can then be entered into the device 1 through the interface unit 10, then stored in the storage unit 9.
- the external device can also be a conveying device, for example a conveyor, and/or storage, for example a skip, of the used glazing 2.
- the transmitter 12 makes it possible to communicate to an operator the sorting instruction 6 provided by the processing module 4, in visual form, for example by means of a display screen, and/or in audible form, by example using a speaker.
- processor 8 can include different modules and units implementing the functions executed by the device 1. These functions can also be carried out by a plurality of processors 8 communicating with each other.
- FIG.3 illustrates the successive stages of a method 13 for diagnosing the sorting to be carried out on used glazing 2, according to a particular embodiment of the invention.
- the characterization module 3 acquires a characteristic of the used glazing 2, using the optical and/or electromagnetic sensor 11. This characteristic is subsequently transmitted to the processing module 4, to obtain (step E2) a sorting instruction 6 to be carried out on said used glazing 2.
- the processing module 4 (internal to the device 1), is to do this in communication with an external processing unit 14, which forms with the device 1 a system 16.
- an external processing unit 14 which forms with the device 1 a system 16.
- Several data can thus be transmitted to the latter, including the identified characteristic of the used glazing 2.
- several data can be obtained from this external processing unit 14, such as a sorting instruction to be carried out and/or or any type of associated information, such as an inventory of the stock of used glazing present on a sorting site, a route to follow by the operator within the latter, etc.
- the processing module 4 (internal) is completely autonomous, in the sense that it is capable of generating the sorting instruction 6 without the assistance of a processing unit remotely 14.
- step E3 the sorting instruction 6 provided by the processing module 4 is transmitted to an operator, in visual and/or audible form.
- the used glazing 2 is by subsequently marked (step E4) by means of the marking module 7 and depending on the characterization made of the latter and/or the sorting instruction 6 issued.
- marking can be produced within the glass itself, for example by engraving an inscription or a distinctive sign, or by affixing an identification element, for example a color sticker or a barcode.
- this marking step (E4) can be carried out before the transmission step (step E3), in parallel, or not be implemented at all.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| FR2208208A FR3138780A1 (fr) | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-09 | Dispositif de diagnostic d’un vitrage usage |
| PCT/EP2023/071518 WO2024033211A1 (fr) | 2022-08-09 | 2023-08-03 | Dispositif de diagnostic d'un vitrage usage |
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| EP4568797A1 true EP4568797A1 (fr) | 2025-06-18 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP23751950.9A Pending EP4568797A1 (fr) | 2022-08-09 | 2023-08-03 | Dispositif de diagnostic d'un vitrage usage |
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| EP (1) | EP4568797A1 (fr) |
| FR (1) | FR3138780A1 (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2024033211A1 (fr) |
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- 2022-08-09 FR FR2208208A patent/FR3138780A1/fr active Pending
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- 2023-08-03 WO PCT/EP2023/071518 patent/WO2024033211A1/fr not_active Ceased
- 2023-08-03 EP EP23751950.9A patent/EP4568797A1/fr active Pending
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| FR3138780A1 (fr) | 2024-02-16 |
| WO2024033211A1 (fr) | 2024-02-15 |
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