KR102635326B1 - Dispensing control systems, methods and computer programs for controlling dispensing devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The distribution control system includes a distribution device and a remote device. The dispensing device includes a dispenser configured to dispense material from a cartridge disposed in the dispensing device, a first receiver configured to receive information related to the cartridge, a transmitter configured to transmit information related to the cartridge, and the transmitter of the dispensing device and an electronic controller configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge. The remote device includes the electronic controller, a receiver, and a transmitter, wherein the receiver of the remote device is configured to receive the information related to the cartridge, and the controller of the remote device monitors the information related to the cartridge. A transmitter of the remote device is configured to transmit information related to the cartridge to a remote server.

Description

Dispensing control systems, methods and computer programs for controlling dispensing devices

The present invention relates generally to distribution control systems. In particular, the present invention relates to a dispensing control system that allows remote monitoring of dispensing devices.

Cartridges are often used in the construction and dental fields, for example for dispensing components for chemical dowels or chemical anchors in the dental sector, adhesives, pastes or impression materials in the dental sector.

Conventional dispensers may be single-component systems, in which the material to be dispensed is formed from one component, and two-component or multi-component systems, in which at least two different components are stored in separate chambers of the same cartridge or in separate cartridges. . In the above two-component or multi-component systems, the components are mixed by a dynamic or static mixing device. Examples of multi-component systems include adhesives or chemical dowels that cure only after mixing the two components. The two-component system can also be used in the industrial sector for paints, where it is often used to create functional protective layers such as corrosion protection.

More prior art dispensers include US2017/119918A1; US2018/236181A1; US2014/263423A1; US2011/082595A1; US2016/169446A1; WO2017/096205A1; US2011/245983A1; US2011/245984A1; and EP2923774A1.

Accordingly, it has been found desirable to provide additional control and supervision of the dispensing device, and one object of the present disclosure is to provide a dispensing control system that can be monitored and controlled by a remote device.

The above object is satisfied by a dispensing control system according to the first aspect, comprising actuating at least one pushrod and at least one piston arranged inside the cartridge to dispense material from a cartridge disposed within the dispensing device. a dispenser comprising an actuating mechanism for accompanying one or more of the push rods in the direction of the cartridge, the cartridge configured to transmit data between the dispenser and the cartridge housed within the dispenser, the cartridge disposed in the dispenser and stored in the cartridge; first wireless communication means comprising a first receiver configured to receive information related to the cartridge, configured to transmit data between the dispenser and a controller of a remote device, and comprising a transmitter configured to transmit information related to the cartridge. second wireless communication means, said dispensing device comprising an electronic controller configured to cause said transmitter of said dispensing device to transmit information associated with said cartridge; and the remote device comprising the controller, a receiver and a transmitter of the second wireless communication means, wherein the receiver of the remote device is configured to receive information related to the cartridge, and the controller of the remote device is configured to receive information related to the cartridge. Monitor information related to the cartridge and the transmitter of the remote device is configured to transmit information related to the cartridge to a remote server, and the first receiver is configured to receive a signal different from the signal received by the remote device.

Considering the state of the art, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a dispensing control system including a dispensing device and a remote device. The dispensing device may include a dispenser configured to dispense material from a cartridge disposed in the dispensing device, a first receiver configured to receive information related to the cartridge, a transmitter configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge, and the dispensing device. A transmitter includes an electronic controller configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge. The remote device includes the electronic controller, the receiver, and the transmitter, wherein the receiver of the remote device is configured to receive the information related to the cartridge, and the controller of the remote device is configured to receive the information related to the cartridge. and the transmitter of the remote device is configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge to a remote server.

Considering the state of the art, another aspect of the present disclosure includes receiving, with a first receiver on the dispensing device, information related to the cartridge disposed in the dispensing device; transmitting the information related to the cartridge via a first transmitter to a second receiver on a remote device; and transmitting the information related to the cartridge from the remote device to a remote server through a second transmitter.

Considering the state of the art, another aspect of the present invention is to provide a computer program embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling and operating a dispensing device, wherein when executed by an electronic controller, the computer program configured to monitor information received from a transmitter of the dispensing device, wherein the information is information related to a cartridge disposed in a dispensing device, and configured to transmit the information related to the cartridge to a remote server, wherein the information related to the cartridge is configured to: A command is configured to be transmitted to the dispensing device based on, wherein the command includes information related to dispensing material within the cartridge.

Another aspect (first aspect) of the invention relates to an electric dispenser for dispensing material from a cartridge, the electric dispenser being configured to receive a cartridge, the electric dispenser comprising:

- one or more push rods;

- an actuating mechanism configured to accompany one or more pushrods in the direction of said cartridge to actuate a piston arranged within said cartridge for dispensing material from said cartridge;

- first wireless communication means configured to transmit data between the electric dispenser and the cartridge when received within the electric dispenser; and

- a second wireless communication means configured to transmit data between the electric dispenser and the control system, preferably a remote control system (e.g. a remote device or a network computer or server),

The first wireless communication means is different from the second wireless communication means. This dispenser allows the user to automatically determine the material of the cartridge, which can be read by the first wireless communication means and communicated to the control system by the second wireless communication means. By forming the first communication means different from the second wireless communication means, each wireless communication means can be adapted to their purpose. For example, the first wireless communication means only needs to be able to communicate over a short distance of less than 50 cm, but the second wireless communication means must be able to communicate without error over a long distance of 50 cm or more.

A second aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the first aspect, wherein the first wireless communication means includes RFID and the second wireless communication means includes Bluetooth, wireless LAN, NFC, zigbee, LTE, UMTS, It is selected from a member group consisting of Z-Wave and Infrared.

A third aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the first and second aspects, wherein the second wireless communication means communicates parameters about the current usage state of the electric dispenser and/or between the electric dispenser and the control system. Parameters related to the usage environment of the electric dispenser; and/or parameters related to the contents of the cartridge communicated between the cartridge and the electric dispenser via the first communication means.

A fourth aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to third aspects, wherein the control system is a remote control system separate from the electric dispenser.

A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to fourth aspects, and the control system includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a smart watch, a personal computer, a portable computer, a microcontroller, and the foregoing. It is selected from a member group consisting of APPs installed on one or more of the mentioned devices.

A sixth aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to fifth aspects, the invention further comprising the control system, the control system comprising at least one of the cartridge and the electric dispenser. It is configured to store data and communicate this data with a cloud storage space.

A seventh aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the sixth aspect, wherein the control system further includes third communication means for communicating data between the cloud storage space and the control system.

An eighth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the sixth or seventh aspect, wherein the control system is configured to asynchronously communicate data between the control system and the cloud storage space.

A ninth aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to eighth aspects, the invention comprising a device disposed in the electric dispenser and configured to sense temperature data related to the temperature of the environment in which the electric dispenser is used. and a temperature sensor configured, wherein the temperature data is optionally communicated to the remote control device via a second communication means.

A tenth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to ninth aspects, the invention comprising a device disposed in the electric dispenser and configured to detect humidity data related to the humidity of the environment in which the electric dispenser is used. and a humidity sensor configured, wherein the humidity data is selectively transmitted to the remote control device via the second communication means.

An eleventh aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the ninth or tenth aspect, the invention comprising at least one additional sensor.

A twelfth aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the eleventh aspect, wherein the one or more additional sensors are configured to determine parameters relating to the current state of use of each of the cartridges of the electric dispenser and/or the contents stored in the cartridge. It is composed.

A thirteenth aspect of the invention relates to the electric dispenser according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect, wherein the one or more further sensors comprise a pressure sensor, a position sensor - in particular a GPS sensor - a gyroscope sensor, a weight sensor, a strain sensor, and the like. It is selected from a group of components consisting of a combination of.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to thirteenth aspects, wherein the data transmitted between the control device and the electric dispenser includes data transmitted between the cartridge and the electric dispenser. Includes operational data in terms of which operation of the electric dispenser can be adjusted and/or controlled.

A fifteenth aspect of the present invention relates to the electric dispenser according to at least one of the first to fourteenth aspects, wherein data transmitted between the control device and the electric dispenser includes data transmitted between the cartridge and the electric dispenser. and operational data by which operation of the electric dispenser can be adjusted and/or controlled according to parameters determined by one of the sensors.

A sixteenth aspect of the present invention relates to a system comprising an electric dispenser, one or more cartridges, a remote control system, and a cloud storage device, wherein the electric dispenser is configured to receive the one or more cartridges, and the electric dispenser is configured to receive the one or more cartridges. a pushrod and an actuating mechanism configured to accompany the one or more pushrods in a direction of the cartridge to actuate a piston arranged within the cartridge for dispensing material from the cartridge, wherein the electric dispenser provides data within the electric dispenser. further comprising first wireless communication means configured to transmit data between the cartridge and the electrical dispenser when is received; The electric distributor further includes a second wireless communication means different from the first wireless communication means and configured to transmit data between the electric distributor and the control system, and the remote control system includes the remote control system and the cloud storage device. It is configured to transmit data between them.

Provides the effect that the distribution control system can be monitored and controlled by a remote device.

1 shows a distribution control system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a dispenser equipped with the receiver and transmitter shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the dispenser of Figure 2;
Figure 4 shows a dual cartridge with RFID for the dispenser of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the remote device of Figure 1;
Figure 6 shows the remote device of Figure 5 showing its ability to select a distribution control system.
Figure 7 shows the remote device of Figure 5 showing the ability to select one of a plurality of dispensing devices.
Fig. 8 shows the remote device of Fig. 5 showing the display of information from the dispenser of Fig. 2;
9 is a flowchart showing the process of transmitting and receiving information from the distribution device to a network.
Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating the process for remotely adjusting parameters of the dispensing device.
Figure 11 is a flow diagram illustrating the process for remotely adjusting parameters of the dispensing device.

Selected embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings. It is clear to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the following description of the examples is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring first to Figure 1, a distribution control system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. 1 shows a dispensing control system 10 including a portable dispensing device (dispenser 12), a remote device 14, and a network terminal or server 16.

As shown in FIG. 1 , dispenser 12 may wirelessly directly exchange information with a remote device 14 and/or a remote network terminal or server 16 (e.g., the cloud). Additionally, remote device 14 may wirelessly exchange information directly with dispenser 12 or a remote network terminal or server 16 (e.g., the cloud). The remote network terminal or server 16 can directly exchange information with the dispenser 12 or the remote device 14 wirelessly.

2 and 3, a dispenser 12 according to one embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, the dispenser 12 is an electric dispenser and includes a housing 18, a drive unit 20 (also referred to as an operating mechanism), a motor, a material dispenser 54, sensors 24, and a transceiver 26. , and a control unit 28.

The housing 18 includes a handle 30 for the user to hold the dispenser 12 for dispensing the material. The handle 30 includes an operating mode selection switch in the form of a trigger switch or trigger 32, a speed control dial (SCD) 34 and an on/off mode switch 36 (see Figure 3 in this regard). The housing 18 accommodates the driving unit 20 and the control unit 28. To the bottom 38 of the housing 18, a rechargeable battery pack or power supply 40 is attached in the usual manner for portable power tools.

Optionally, dispenser 12 may include a cord for connection to a power supply, such as a power outlet. As is known, a power source 40 (eg a battery) supplies voltage to the drive unit or actuation mechanism 20 for operating the dispenser 12 .

Indicator 44 may be placed on handle 30 to indicate specific conditions. In other words, indicators 44 may indicate indicators such as temperature, pressure, first dispensing mode activated, second dispensing mode activated, battery low or full, overload (torque), high temperature, end stop switch activated, etc. It can be an LED that indicates one or more of several specific conditions. Indicator 44 may be any other suitable indicator or display capable of displaying any suitable information.

A holder 46 is disposed at the front end 48 of the housing 18 to receive a receptacle for the material to be dispensed. Accordingly, holder 46 defines the front end 48 of dispenser 12. The receptacle for the material may be of any type, but is preferably a cartridge 50 (see Figure 5), as described herein, but may be any suitable receptacle, such as a sausage type receptacle or other suitable type of receptacle. The material to be dispensed can be any type of sealant or adhesive. For example, the sealant may typically be one component silicone. The curing of silicone is initiated by the normal moisture present in the surrounding atmosphere. Alternatively, the material may be a two component material such as polyester, polyurethane, epoxy, or epoxy acrylate. These materials can be used as adhesives, putties, or sealants.

Dispenser 12 may further include a rack 52. At the front end of the rack 52 is at least one material dispenser 54. In one embodiment, material dispenser 54 is a first material dispenser of a first material dispenser and a second material dispenser, and each material dispenser 54 includes a plunger (push rod) configured to be inserted into a respective receptacle of cartridge 50. (connected to). Material dispensers 54 are configured to drive and dispense material from the cartridge via a piston, not shown, housed in the cartridge. Although material dispenser 54 is shown with plungers, material dispenser 54 may be any suitable device. The rack 52 extends through the drive unit 20, and a second handle 56 is attached to the rear end opposite the front end of the rack 52.

The first and second material dispensers 54 are connected via the second handle 56 of the rack 52 so that the first and second material dispensers 54 move together. Dispenser 12 of the illustrated embodiment is generally used with parallel cartridges 50 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5. That is, the cartridge 50 includes two cartridges 50a and 50b adjacent to each other such that the first and second material dispensers 54 are disposed within cartridges adjacent to each other and can simultaneously dispense individual materials. The individual materials are typically guided to either static or dynamic mixers (not shown) that can combine the materials.

These systems, consisting of dispensers, cartridges, and mixers, allow the adhesive or blended material to be thoroughly mixed and formed immediately before or immediately after the material is applied to the surface or area. However, it is noted that dispenser 12 may be used with containers including coaxial containers of viscous material. That is, the vessels containing the two components of the viscous substance are arranged coaxially within the vessel and separated by an annular partition inside the vessel. In a coaxial vessel, two separate materials are dispensed from each vessel into a mixer before being applied to a specific surface or area. Moreover, if desired, dispenser 12 may be used with a container containing only one component of the viscous material or any other suitable container.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the drive unit 20 accommodates a motor 42 that drives through a gear train having a cylindrical pinion gear meshing inside the drive unit 20 to drive the rack 52 .

The detector or sensor 24 is preferably one of one or more sensors configured to determine parameters related to the current usage state of the dispenser 12 and/or the cartridge contents stored in the cartridge. For example, sensor 24 may be a temperature sensor disposed on dispenser 12 that is configured to detect temperature data related to the temperature of the environment in which dispenser 12 is used, and/or the temperature of the environment in which dispenser 12 is used. There may be a humidity sensor disposed on the dispenser 12 configured to detect humidity data related to humidity.

Additionally, if desired, sensor 24 may be one or more sensors selected from the group including pressure sensors, position sensors - especially GPS sensors - gyroscope sensors, weight sensors, strain sensors, and combinations thereof. It is not limited. In other words, dispenser 12 may have a single sensor or multiple sensors configured to detect one or more of the conditions described herein.

Location data related to the position and location of use of the dispenser 12 may be detected by a GPS sensor and/or a gyroscope sensor, for example, once this is transmitted to a remote device via a second wireless communication device. (14) and/or may be recorded as a result when communicated with a remote network terminal or server (16).

In one embodiment, the sensor 24 may be disposed adjacent to the rack 52 of the first and second material dispensers 54 and/or within the housing 18 and located within the material dispenser 54 and/or Alternatively, movement of the rack 52 may be detected. However, it should be noted that sensor 24 may be placed in any suitable location. Additionally, sensor 24 may be an optical sensor, a sliding caliper, or any suitable sensor capable of determining the distance and/or speed of movement of the material dispenser.

In one embodiment, sensor 24 may be connected to motor 42 and control unit 28, as shown in FIG. 3. Accordingly, sensor 24 may determine the speed of material dispenser 54 based on the speed of motor 42.

Data from sensor 24 may be passed to controller 28 for the purpose of controlling the speed and/or distance of movement of material dispenser 54. In one embodiment, sensor 24 allows control 28 to determine the speed and distance traveled by material dispenser 54. However, it should be noted that sensor 24 may be any suitable sensor and is not limited to the description provided herein. Regardless of the type of sensor, data recorded via sensor 24 is collected and transmitted via a second wireless communication device to remote device 14 and/or remote network terminal or server 16.

Sensor 24 may also be configured to detect a user ID, and the dispenser may detect the user ID, which may be transmitted to remote device 14 and/or remote network terminal or server 16 via a second wireless communication device. It may be configured to record. In this way, you can track the user who performed each distribution operation.

As mentioned above, dispenser 12 includes a transceiver 26. The transceiver 26 includes a first receiver 26a, a second receiver 26b, and a transmitter 26c. First receiver 26a may receive information from cartridge 50. The first receiver 26a is a wireless communication means or device capable of receiving signals from an RFID tag or other suitable device. That is, the first wireless communication device receives data from the cartridge when the cartridge is received within the dispenser 12. configured to receive.

The second receiver 26b and transmitter 26c may be a single device (eg, a transceiver) or separate devices. The second receiver 26b and transmitter 26c are a second wireless communication means or device selected from the group of components consisting of Bluetooth, wireless LAN, NFC, zigbee, LTE, UMTS, Z-Wave and infrared, or any other suitable. It can be. A wireless communication means or device is configured to transmit data between the dispenser 12 and a remote device 14 or network computer or server 16. In some embodiments, the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device are different and operate in different manners. Accordingly, wireless communications in the first wireless communication system and the second wireless communication system may occur substantially simultaneously and will not result in any crosstalk or communication errors. However, it should be noted that the first and second wireless communication devices may be the same device and operate in the same manner.

As schematically shown in Figure 3, the dispenser 12 includes a control unit 28 with a microcontroller 58, a data processing unit 60, a bi-directional DC motor drive unit 61, and an excessive torque that may cause mechanical failure. It may be equipped with a torque control unit 62, a battery monitor 64, a temperature monitoring system (TMS) 66 to prevent excessive temperature of the motor 42, and an on/off automatic switch 68. there is.

Control unit 28 may also include other conventional components, such as storage devices 70 (e.g., Read Only Memory (ROM) devices and Random Access Memory (RAM) devices). As described herein, the microcomputer 58 of the control unit 28 includes a drive unit 20, a trigger 32, an on/off mode switch 30, a material dispenser 54, and a sensor to make a decision or judgment. 24, is programmed or configured to control one or more of the first receiver 26a, the second receiver 26b, the transmitter 26c, and any other elements.

The memory circuit includes a driver 20 operated by a processor circuit, a trigger 32, an on/off mode switch 30, a material dispenser 54, a sensor 24, a first receiver 26a, and a second receiver ( 26b), and store processing results and control programs such as the operation of the transmitter 26c.

The control unit 28 includes a driving unit 20, a trigger 32, an on/off mode switch 30, a material dispenser 54, and a sensor 24, a first receiver 26a, a second receiver 26b, It is operatively coupled in a conventional manner with transmitter 26c. These connections allow the controller 28 to monitor and control these systems or devices as desired.

The internal RAM of the control unit 28 stores the status of operating flags and various control data.

The internal ROM of the control unit 28 stores information for various operations.

The control unit 28 can selectively control any component of the dispenser 12 according to a control program. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the precise structure and algorithm for the control unit 28 may be any combination of hardware and software that will perform the functions of the present invention.

For input to the control unit 28, the dispenser 12 includes a trigger 32, an on/off mode switch 30, and an end stop switch 72 to indicate the end position of the rack 52. Trigger 32 and speed control dial 34 may be coupled to a potentiometer to control the speed at which motor 42 or material dispenser 54 is operated. That is, the target speed can be derived from the input of the potentiometer and the effective voltage corresponding to that target speed is determined. This effective voltage can be converted to pulse length using the nominal voltage and this signal is passed to the motor 42.

The voltage applied to motor 42, like the current applied to motor 42, may be detected using an appropriate voltage or current sensor 24. The measured voltage and/or current may be collected and communicated via a second wireless communication device to a remote device 14 and/or a remote network terminal or server 16, and from these parameters the distribution of each of the material dispensers 54 may be performed. power can be evaluated.

Dispenser 12 may be configured in any suitable manner for retracting material dispenser 54 and rack 52 to exchange receptacles with material to be dispensed, as is known.

Under normal operation, the operator uses the on/off mode switch 30 to select either the first dispensing mode (off) or the second dispensing mode (on). In the first dispensing mode, the operator pulls the trigger 32 to dispense material from the container. By pulling the trigger 32 and activating the on/auto-off switch 36, the control unit 28 is turned on, the storage device 70 is reset by activating the control program, and the motor 42 is started to drive. The motor 42 drives the rack 52 and the material dispenser 54 through a gear train and pinion gear (not shown) so that the material to be dispensed is discharged from the receptacle. As will be appreciated, this information may be stored on storage device 70 and transmitted via transmitter 26c to a remote device 14 or network computer or server 16.

As described herein, dispenser 12 may be remotely controlled or remotely monitored. In one embodiment, dispenser 12 may be controlled by a remote device 14 or a network computer or server 16. The remote device 14 and/or the network computer or server 16 may be a mobile phone, smart phone, tablet, smart watch, personal computer, portable computer, microcontroller, and an APP installed on at least one of the above-mentioned devices or other suitable device. It may be a control system selected from a component group consisting of.

As shown in Figure 4, remote device 14 includes a housing 74, a receiver 76, a transmitter 78, an input device 80, a display 82, an antenna system 84, and an electronic controller ( 86) may be included.

Remote device 14 may also include a speaker 88 or speakers 88 for transmitting sound and a microphone 90 or microphones 90 for receiving sound.

Housing 74 is preferably a plastic or thermoplastic housing or any material suitable for housing electrical and other components. Housing 74 may be rectangular or of any suitable configuration. Moreover, housing 74 may have a portion thereof for access to input device 80 and display 82 . Together these elements define the internal portion (IP) for the electrical component.

Controller 86 is preferably an electronic controller disposed within the interior portion (IP) of housing 74. Controller 86 preferably includes a microcomputer having one or more processors with a control program that controls the components of remote device 14. The controller 86 includes other conventional components such as an input interface circuit, an output interface circuit, and a data storage device (or devices) 92, such as a read only memory (ROM) device and a random access memory (RAM) device. It can be included.

The microcomputer of controller 86 is programmed to operate in accordance with the flowchart of Figure 10, at least as described below. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the precise structure and algorithm for controller 86 may be any combination of hardware and software that will perform the functions of the present invention. Moreover, controller 86 may communicate with other components described herein, for example, via a control area network (CAN) bus or in any other suitable manner understood in the art.

The controller 86 includes a receiver 76, a transmitter 78, an input device 80, a display 82, a data storage device 92, a speaker 88, a microphone 90, an antenna system 84, and The remote device 14 is operatively coupled to other components in any suitable manner as understood in the art and is programmed to monitor and control such components as described herein.

Data storage device 92 may also include receiver 76, transmitter 78, input device 80, display 82, data storage device 92, speaker 88, microphone 92, and antenna system 84. ), and any other suitable information, as well as processing results and control programs executed by the controller 86.

Data storage device 92 is a computer memory device (i.e., non-volatile memory device) and may store system data as well as any other suitable data. Data storage device 92 may also store other types of data, such as data regarding parameters of dispenser 12.

The data storage device 92 additionally allows a read operation to read data held on the storage medium, for example in response to a command from the controller 86 to update parameters of the dispenser 12. Information in data storage device 92 may also be updated by controller 86 in any suitable manner as described herein and understood in the art.

Remote device 14 may include a location detection system 94 configured to determine the location of remote device 14. In one embodiment, location detection system 94 is a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. That is, location detection system 94 may be a satellite-based wireless navigation device that allows remote device 14 to navigate to remote device 14 .

Microphone 90 may be any suitable microphone 90 placed in any suitable location and configured to receive sound. As can be appreciated, microphone 90 is capable of receiving sound in the form of voice from a user and is in electrical communication with controller 86. The sound is processed by controller 86 and, if necessary, transmitted by transmitter 78 and/or stored in data storage device 92.

Speaker 88 may be any suitable speaker 88 placed in any suitable location and configured to transmit sound. Speaker 88 is in electrical communication with controller 86. As will be appreciated, speaker 88 may transmit sound to the user in the form of speech or any other suitable sound known in the art. In one embodiment, the speaker may produce audible sound received by receiver 76 or audible sound generated by controller 86, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

Antenna system 84 may be any suitable antenna system 84 for transmitting and receiving wireless (e.g., cellular) signals. Antenna system 84 may be a single, dual purpose (transmit and receive) antenna system 84 or two antenna systems, such as a first antenna system 84a to transmit signals and a second antenna system 84b to receive signals. It may be a separate antenna. As will be appreciated, antenna system 84 or antennas may be any suitable antenna or plurality of antennas. Antenna system 84 may wirelessly receive signals from another device, computer, portable communication device, or any other type of device. Antenna system 84 may receive signals via a cellular network or directly from another device in any suitable manner.

Input device 80 may be any suitable input device 80 and is in electrical communication with controller 86. For example, input device 80 may be a keyboard that allows a user to input information and commands into remote device 14 or a button that can operate functions of remote device 14. The keyboard can be an electronic digital keyboard or a physical keyboard with buttons or keys. Additionally, input device 80 may be voice commands, hand or finger commands, buttons, or stylus or pen input.

Display 82 may be any suitable display 82 that allows any desired or suitable data to be displayed. For example, display 82 may be a transparent screen configured to display information entered by a user or data received by receiver 76. Display 82 may display dispenser 12 data, user location, location of dispenser 12, or any suitable information.

Receiver 76 and transmitter 78 may be any suitable receiver 76 and transmitter 78 desired. In one embodiment, receiver 76 and transmitter 78 are one device (i.e., transceiver). In other embodiments, receiver 76 and transmitter 78 are separate devices.

Receiver 76 and transmitter 78 are configured to transmit and receive wireless signals to and from remote device 14. Receiver 76 and transmitter 78 are electrically connected to controller 86 and antenna system 84. Receiver 76 and transmitter 78 may transmit and receive signals wirelessly with other devices (e.g., dispenser 12), computers (e.g., network computers and servers 16), or other devices. Receiver 76 and transmitter 78 may receive or transmit signals directly from other devices via a cellular network or via antenna system 84 in any suitable manner.

The network terminal or server 16 may be a control system or any suitable system, and may be off-site or remote if desired. Network terminal or server 16 is any conventional computer or server 16 capable of transmitting and/or receiving information directly from the dispenser 12 or remote device 14 over a network such as the Internet or in any suitable manner. It can be. The network terminal or server 16 may include a storage device configured to store information associated with the dispenser 12 and/or the remote device 14 and to request or transmit information to the remote device 14 . For example, the network terminal or server 16 may be a vendor that monitors cartridge information and supplies new cartridges when new cartridges are needed. In other words, the cartridges may contain information such as a batch number to notify the supplier when a cartridge is in short supply.

As shown in Figure 5, cartridge 50 is a commonly used parallel cartridge. That is, the cartridge 50 includes two cartridges 50a, 50b adjacent to each other, so that the first and second material dispensers 54 can be disposed within the adjacent cartridges 50a, 50b, and the piston ( (neither shown) can be used to simultaneously dispense separate materials through outlets in a manner known per se. These systems allow the adhesive or blended material to be thoroughly mixed and formed immediately before or while the material is applied to the surface or area via a static or dynamic mixer (not shown) that may be attached to the cartridge.

However, it should be noted that dispenser 12 may be used with containers including coaxial containers of viscous substances. That is, the vessels containing the two components of the viscous substance are arranged coaxially within the vessel and separated by an annular partition inside the vessel. In a coaxial vessel, two separate materials are dispensed from each vessel into a mixer before being applied to a specific surface or area. Moreover, if desired, dispenser 12 may be used with a container containing only one component of the viscous material or any other suitable container.

At least one of the cartridges includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag 94. RFID tag 94 may contain electronically stored information capable of communicating with dispenser 12, particularly with first receiver 26a of dispenser 12.

RFID tag 94 may be configured to store cartridges 50a, 50b such as material of cartridge 50a, 50b, production date, batch number, submission date, ADM information, expiration date, and/or any suitable information related to cartridge 50a, 50b. ) may include information about.

It should be noted that although RFID tags are the preferred embodiment, cartridge 50 may have any type of system that allows for communication of information with dispenser 12 or any other system.

Returning to Figures 6-8, the operation of remote device 14 is described. As shown in Figure 6, remote device 14 may be a smart phone or tablet. In a manner known per se, the smartphone or tablet comprises a plurality of apps (A1 to A5) and a dispenser app (D), which are respectively downloaded. When the user wishes to monitor the dispenser 12 or control parameters on the dispenser 12, the dispenser app D can be selected and launched.

Moreover, readable codes, such as codes stored in RFID tags, holograms, visual marks, NFC tags, etc., may be stored on or within the mixer. The dispenser 12 may include an additional sensor 24 configured to read the readable code. The code may indicate at least one of the following: the type of mixing tip, the manufacturer of the mixing tip, the production date of the mixing tip, the length of the mixing tip, the diameter of the mixing tip, the size of the mixing tip, and a list of materials that conform to the mixing tip. Information stored in the mixer may also be communicated to a remote device 14 and/or a remote network terminal or server 16 via a second wireless communication device. Whether the mixer installed in the cartridge 50 is suitable for use with the material stored in the cartridge can be confirmed using the first controller 28 on the dispenser and/or the second controller 86 on the remote device.

This is because the mixers employed for use with the particular material stored in cartridge 50 may vary in size and shape. Using the wrong mixer can significantly reduce the desired mixing efficiency. Mixing efficiency is a balance between good mixing quality and low amount of waste remaining in the mixer. As will be appreciated, the devices (e.g., dispenser 12) may be at one work site or separate work sites or a combination thereof. Once the app is selected, a list of devices that can be controlled and/or monitored is displayed. For example, as shown in Figure 7. Three individual dispensers 12 are displayed (Dispenser 1, Dispenser 2, Dispenser 3).

You can select one of the dispensers (e.g. dispenser 1). As shown in Figure 8, the system displays the parameters of the selected dispenser 12. Parameters can be any desired information. For example, the parameters may include information about the current cartridge 50 installed in the dispenser 12 (e.g., production date, batch number, submission date, ADM information, expiration date, etc.) and/or the current sensor 24. information sensed by (e.g., temperature, pressure, first dispensing mode activated, second dispensing mode activated, low or full battery, overload (torque), high temperature, end-stop switch activated, etc.) or other appropriate It may contain information about information.

A user may select parameters to view and/or adjust as described herein. Parameter information may be stored in storage device 92 if necessary.

Moreover, this information may be transmitted by remote device 14 (or directly from dispenser 12) to a remote terminal or server 16 (e.g., the cloud). Information can thus be monitored and analyzed in real time or later, for example for quality control. For example, an understanding of environmental parameters related to the materials within the cartridge may be analyzed, supply status (e.g., shelf life of the current cartridge 50) may be analyzed and monitored, or the dispenser 12 and/or Or any other suitable aspect of cartridges 50a, 50b may be analyzed and monitored.

Figure 9 shows the communication process between cartridge 50 and dispenser 12. In step S100, after the cartridge is inserted into the dispenser 12, information about the RFID tag 94 of the cartridge 50b is transmitted and received by the first receiver 26a of the dispenser 12. As described herein, this information may include the cartridge's production date, batch number, submission date, ADM information, expiration date, etc., or other appropriate information. This information is stored in the storage device 70 of the dispenser 12 in step S110.

Sensor 24 (or sensors) detects operating parameters. As described herein, in step S120 the sensor 24 detects temperature, pressure, first dispensing mode activation, second dispensing mode activation, battery low or full charge, overload (torque), high temperature, end-stop switch activation. At least one can be detected on the back.

Additionally, detected operating parameters include error logs, usage logs, i.e. amount of material dispensed, time of dispensing, material dispensed, speed of dispensing, dispensing conditions, location of dispenser 12, operator identification, time and date of operation, type of operation or May include a description or other appropriate information.

In general, referring to information about the dispenser 12 and the cartridge 50, the use state and/or use environment available at the time of use of the dispenser 12 is collected according to the use time of the dispenser 12 or is stored in the dispenser 12. ) or produced and stored in the dispenser 12 in any suitable manner.

This information may be transmitted by transmitter 26c to a network (e.g., remote device 14 and/or network terminal or server 16) in step S130. As can be appreciated, transmitter 26c may transmit parameters of the current state of use of dispenser 12 and/or transmit information about dispenser 12 between dispenser 12 and remote device 14 and/or network computer or server 16. ), and/or parameters related to the contents of the cartridge 50 communicated between the cartridge 50 and the dispenser 12 through the RFID tag 94 and the first receiver 26a. It is configured to do so.

10 is a flowchart explaining the operation of the remote device 14. As shown in step S200, information is received by the receiver 76 from any device in the network (dispenser 12). For example, as shown in Figure 7. A plurality of dispensers are provided. In particular, three dispensers are provided that can transmit information to a remote device 14. Then, the remote device 14 can monitor the information of each device in the network in step S210.

At step S220, the user or controller 86 may select dispenser 12. In other words, remote device 14 can automatically monitor and select individual dispensers 12. Alternatively, the user can monitor and select individual dispensers 12.

Parameters for a particular device (dispenser 12) may be reviewed to determine if acceptable in step S230. For example, the condition of the material within cartridges 50a and 50b may be reviewed and analyzed, or the condition and condition of dispenser 12 may be analyzed.

If the parameters are acceptable, the parameters may be transmitted by the transmitter 78 to the cloud (e.g., network computer or server 16) and device (dispenser 12) in step S240. Accordingly, the remote device 14 is configured to asynchronously communicate data (information) between the remote device 14 and a cloud (e.g., a network computer or server 16). Once sent to the cloud, the information can be correlated for review and analysis by others, and operations managers can review and analyze the information to determine user log entries, and the information can reflect store conditions. For example, ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) can affect motor current without increasing motor RPM.

Returning to step S230, if it is determined that the parameter is not allowed, the app (i.e., user or controller 86) can select the parameter in step S250 and adjust the parameter in step S260. For example, the dispensing mode can be changed, the dispensing rate can be changed, the limit stop can be changed, or the appropriate parameters can be modified or changed.

This information may be transmitted by the transmitter 78 of the remote device 14 and received by the second receiver 26b of the dispenser 12. Accordingly, the information (data) transmitted between the remote device 14 and the dispenser 12 allows the operation of the dispenser 12 to be adjusted and/or controlled by taking into account the data transmitted between the cartridge 50 and the dispenser 12. Contains operational data that can be

Additionally, remote device 14 may transmit information terminating operation of dispenser 12. For example, operation of the dispenser 12 may be terminated if use is not authorized, material is expired, or other parameters appear unacceptable to the user of the remote device 14 or the controller 86 of the remote device 14. It can be.

Note that parameters may be changed or dispenser 12 may be automatically stopped by the user of remote device 14 or by the controller 86 of remote device 14 based on current information. Accordingly, the controller 86 of the remote device 14 may cause the transmitter 78 to dispense material within the cartridge 50 based on information entered by the user into the input device 80 or any other action by the user. A command for this can be transmitted to the distribution device 12.

Alternatively, the controller 86 may automatically change the parameters of the dispenser or disable operation of the dispenser based on preprogrammed/predetermined information. Accordingly, as can be understood, the information (data) communicated between the remote device 14 and the dispenser 12 is the information (data) of the dispenser 12 taking into account the data transmitted between the cartridge 50 and the dispenser 12. Contains operational data by which operation may be adjusted and/or controlled.

As can be appreciated, Figure 10 represents a process for a computer program product. Accordingly, in one embodiment, remote device 14 includes a computer program implemented on a non-transitory computer-readable medium (e.g., data storage device 92) for controlling and operating dispensing device 12. The computer program, when executed by the controller 86, is configured to monitor information received from the transmitter 26c with respect to the dispensing device 12, and information regarding the cartridge 50 disposed in the dispensing device 12 is provided. configured to transmit to the remote server 16, wherein instructions are configured to be transmitted to the dispensing device 12 based on information related to the cartridge 50, wherein the instructions include information related to dispensing of material from the cartridge 50. Includes.

11 is a flowchart showing information reception by the dispenser 12. In step S300, information from a remote device 14 or a network computer or server 16 (the cloud) (e.g., parameter change information or a stop command or any other suitable information) is transmitted to the second receiver of the dispenser 12. Received by (26b). This information is stored in the memory storage device 70 in step S310.

Accordingly, based on information from sensors 24 and/or adjusted parameters, dispenser 12 may automatically apply the appropriate mixing operation for material and environmental considerations. In step S320, dispenser 12 adjusts parameters based on instructions from remote device 14. The dispenser 12 is activated in step S330, and the updated parameters and additional information detected by the sensor 24 are transmitted using a transmitter to the remote device 14 and/or the cloud in step S340.

Accordingly, the embodiments described herein have many advantages and advantages. The user and/or system 10 may determine (either manually or automatically) that cartridges 50 in the supply chain/distribution channel are validated and verified as original based on information provided by the cartridge 50 currently installed in dispenser 12. ) can be confirmed. This system enables automatic journaling of activities such as the aerospace industry. Each use of dispenser 12 records operator, job name, cartridge number, adhesive type, dispense duration, mix and Data logs containing dispensing machine data, etc. can be created.

The information may be supplemented by data recorded by sensor 24. Correct application of the material, for example, if it is later determined that in order to achieve the best results for each application, the material stored in the cartridge 50 should only be applied at a temperature or at a specific humidity level, for example within the range of 10 to 25°C. can be tracked to ensure that the correct temperature was actually applied. In this way, once it is determined that the material was applied at the correct temperature, material defects that may occur in the application can be ruled out.

Sensor 24 detects any malfunction of cartridge 50, exceeding a threshold of time since cartridge 50 has been actuated, or other localized malfunction, and alerts the operator of dispenser 12 or user of remote device 14. can warn you. This alerting can be done directly at the dispenser 12 with an LED indicator 44 or via an alert in an app on a remote device 14 or via a network computer or server 16. System 10 alerts sales distribution channels, via cloud or network computer or server 16, that cartridges 50 are approaching expiration data to activate timely sale promotions and prevent scrap/inventory loss. can do.

System 10 may generate transparent billing based on actual usage data of materials that may be consumed for billing by workplace billing personnel. Information received from the cartridges and dispensers 12 may be combined and transmitted as data, resulting in a report being developed showing the operator, company/location, and assets used in the adhesive operation while also indicating usage and cartridge attributes. .

The information recorded by the sensor 24 about the dispenser 12 and the material stored in the cartridge 50 may allow the dispensing parameters, such as dispensing speed, to be determined by the dispenser 12 for the specific material stored inside the cartridge 50. It may be relevant to determine if any adjustments need to be made to improve its functioning.

In understanding the scope of the invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended terms designating the presence of a referenced feature, element, component, group, integer, and/or step. However, it does not exclude the presence of other functions, elements, components, groups, integers, and/or steps not specified. The foregoing also applies to words of similar meaning such as “comprising,” “having,” and their derivatives. Additionally, the terms “part,” “section,” “portion,” “member,” or “element” when used in the singular may have a dual meaning of single part or plural parts. Additionally, as used herein to describe the above embodiments, directional terms such as horizontal and any other similar directional terms refer to the direction of the distribution control system. Accordingly, these terms used to describe the present invention should be interpreted in relation to the distribution control system.

As used herein, the term “configured” describes a component, section, or portion of a device that includes structure configured to perform a desired function.

Although only selected embodiments have been selected to illustrate the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that various changes and modifications may be made herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. For example, the size, shape, position, or orientation of various components can be changed as needed and/or desired. Components shown to be directly connected or in contact with each other may have intermediate structures disposed between them. One element can perform two functions and vice versa. The structure and functionality of one embodiment may be adopted in another embodiment. Not all advantages need to exist simultaneously in a particular embodiment. Any feature that is unique from the prior art, alone or in combination with other features, should also be considered a separate description of a further invention by the applicant, including the structural and/or functional concept embodied by such feature. Accordingly, the foregoing description of embodiments according to the invention is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

10: Dispensing control system 12: Dispenser
14: Remote device 16: Network terminal or server
20: driving unit 24: sensor
26: transceiver 26a: first receiver
26b: second receiver 26c: transmitter
28: control unit 50: cartridge
52: Rack 54: Material dispenser
58: Microcontroller 76: Receiver
78: Transmitter 80: Input device
82: Display 86: Electronic controller
92: data storage device

Claims (42)

Directing one or more pushrods in the direction of said cartridge (50) to actuate one or more pistons arranged within said cartridge (50) to dispense material from a cartridge (50) disposed within one or more pushrods and a dispensing device. a dispenser (12), comprising an accompanying operating mechanism, configured to transmit data between the cartridge (50) and the dispenser (12) when received within the dispenser (12), and disposed in the dispenser (12); between the dispenser 12 and a controller 86 of a remote device, first wireless communication means comprising a first receiver 26a configured to receive information related to the cartridge 50 stored in the cartridge 50; second wireless communication means comprising a transmitter (26c) configured to transmit data, said transmitter (26c) configured to transmit information associated with said cartridge (50), said transmitter (26c) of said dispensing device being configured to transmit information associated with said cartridge (50); the dispensing device comprising an electronic controller configured to transmit information; and
a remote device (14) comprising the controller (86), the remote device comprising a receiver (76) and a transmitter (78) of the second wireless communication means, the receiver of the remote device (14) configured to receive information related to the cartridge (50), wherein the controller (86) of the remote device (14) monitors information related to the cartridge (50) and the transmitter (78) of the remote device (14) is configured to transmit information related to the cartridge (50) to a remote server (16),
The distribution control system (10) wherein the first receiver (26a) is configured to receive a signal different from the signal received by the remote device (14).
According to paragraph 1,
A distribution control system (10) in which the first wireless communication means transmits and receives data using a communication standard different from the second wireless communication means.
According to paragraph 1,
The first receiver (26a) of the first wireless communication means is configured to receive one of an RFID signal, an NFC signal, a QR code, and a visual code.
According to paragraph 1,
The dispense control system (10) wherein the cartridge (50) includes a radio frequency (RFID) tag (94) as part of a first wireless communication means.
According to paragraph 1,
The controller of the remote device 14 causes the transmitter 78 of the remote device 14 to send instructions for dispensing material within the cartridge 50 based on information associated with the cartridge 50. configured to transmit to a device,
A dispensing control system 10 optionally configured to display information relevant to the user, such as dispensing speed, dispensing ratio, etc.
According to paragraph 1,
The remote device (14) includes an input device (80),
The controller 86 of the remote device 14 causes the transmitter 78 of the remote device 14 to transmit the contents of the cartridge 50 to the dispensing device based on information entered into the input device 80. A dispensing control system (10) configured to transmit commands for dispensing material.
According to paragraph 1,
further comprising a second receiver (26b) configured to communicate with the remote device (14), wherein the second receiver (26b) is configured to receive one of the following signal types: Bluetooth, wireless LAN, NFC, zigbee, LTE, UMTS, Z-Wave and infrared. A distribution control system (10) configured to receive a signal from at least one.
In clause 7,
The second receiver (26b) is disposed within and/or at the dispensing device.
According to clause 8,
The second receiver 26b is disposed within or on the housing of the dispensing device, optionally in a receptacle for a cartridge, the housing also receiving the actuating mechanism configured to engage one or more of the pushrods. Control system (10).
In paragraph 8
Distribution control system (10) wherein the circuit board of the first receiver (26a) and the circuit board of the second receiver (26b) of the first wireless communication means are disposed in a housing.
According to clause 10,
The circuit board of the first receiver (26a) and the circuit board of the second receiver (26b) are spaced apart from each other in the distribution control system (10).
According to clause 10,
Distribution control system (10), wherein the circuit board of the first receiver (26a) and the circuit board of the second receiver (26b) are formed by a common circuit board.
According to clause 12,
The distribution control system (10) wherein the common circuit board also includes a circuit board of the actuation mechanism.
According to paragraph 1,
The receiver 76 of the remote device 14 is configured to receive information from the remote server 16, and the transmitter 78 of the remote device 14 is configured to receive information from the remote server 16. A distribution control system (10) configured to transmit to the distribution device.
According to paragraph 1,
A dispensing control system (10) further comprising one or more sensors (24) configured to detect parameters related to the current state of use of the dispenser (12) and/or the contents of the cartridge (50) stored in the cartridge.
According to clause 15,
The one or more sensors 24,
a temperature sensor disposed on the dispenser (12) and configured to sense temperature data related to the temperature of the environment in which the dispenser (12) is used;
a humidity sensor disposed on the dispenser (12) and configured to sense humidity data related to the humidity of the environment in which the dispenser (12) is used;
pressure sensor;
Location sensors, especially GPS sensors;
Gyroscope sensor;
weight sensor; and
A distribution control system (10) that is at least one of a strain sensor and a combination thereof.
According to clause 15,
The sensor 24 is disposed adjacent to the rack 52 of the first and second material dispensers 54 and/or is disposed within the housing 18 and is positioned adjacent to the material dispenser 54 and/or the rack ( A distribution control system (10) capable of detecting the movement of 52).
According to clause 15,
The sensor (24) is one or more of an optical sensor, a sliding caliper, or an additional sensor capable of determining the distance and/or speed of movement of the material dispenser (54).
According to clause 15,
The sensor (24) is coupled to the motor (42) and the control (28) to determine the speed of the material dispenser (54) based on the speed of the motor (42).
According to clause 19,
A dispense control system (10) wherein data from the sensor (24) can be communicated to the control (28) for controlling the speed and/or distance of movement of the material dispenser (54).
According to clause 15,
The parameters relating to the current state of use of the dispenser (12) and/or the current state of the contents of the cartridge stored in the cartridge (50) are recorded via the sensor (24), the remote device (14) and/or A distribution control system (10) that collects and communicates via the second wireless communication means to a remote network terminal or server (16).
According to clause 15,
The parameters related to the current use state of the dispenser 12 include information on the cartridge, environmental conditions, distribution information, speed of the plunger, speed ratio of the plunger, motor voltage, maximum voltage applied to the motor, current of the motor, A dispensing control system (10) selected from a group of components consisting of said dispenser forces and combinations thereof.
One or more pushrods and one or more pushrods in the direction of said cartridge (50) to actuate one or more pistons arranged inside said cartridge (50) for dispensing material from a cartridge (50) disposed inside a dispensing device. A method for controlling said dispensing device comprising an actuating mechanism configured to engage,
receiving, by first wireless communication means, information relating to the cartridge (50) disposed in the dispensing device to a first receiver (26a) on the dispensing device;
transmitting information relating to said cartridge (50) to a first transmitter (26c) via a second wireless communication means to a second receiver (26b) on a remote device (14); and
transmitting, with a second transmitter (78), information related to the cartridge (50) from the remote device (14) to a remote server (16);
The method of claim 1 , wherein the first receiver (26a) is configured to receive a signal different from the signal received by the remote device (14).
According to clause 23,
Receiving information to the first receiver 26a includes receiving information through a first signal, and transmitting information related to the cartridge 50 to the second receiver 26b includes receiving information through a first signal. 2 It includes the step of transmitting through a signal,
The first signal and the second signal are different from each other.
According to clause 24,
A distribution device control method wherein the first signal is an RFID signal.
According to clause 24,
The second signal is at least one of the following signal types: Bluetooth, wireless LAN, NFC, zigbee, LTE, UMTS, Z-Wave, and infrared signal.
According to clause 23,
transmitting, from the remote device (14) to the dispensing device, a command to the second transmitter (78) to dispense material within the cartridge (50) based on information related to the cartridge (50). A dispensing device control method comprising:
According to clause 27,
Information related to the cartridge 50,
A dispensing device control method further comprising at least one of temperature, humidity, a preset mixer motor RPM, a speed of the pushrod, and a pattern of a dispensing distance moved by the pushrod for calculating the dispensed volume.
According to clause 23,
Inputting a command for dispensing the material inside the cartridge (50) through an input device to the remote device (14), and transmitting the command to the dispensing device by the second transmitter. Dispensing device control method.
According to clause 23,
receiving information from the remote server 16 with the second receiver 26b, and transmitting the information received from the remote server 16 with the second transmitter 78 to the distribution device. Including, a dispensing device control method.
According to clause 23,
A method for controlling a dispensing device further comprising detecting, via one or more sensors (24), parameters related to the current state of use of the dispenser (12) and/or the contents of said cartridge stored in said cartridge (50).
According to clause 31,
The one or more sensors 24,
a temperature sensor disposed on the dispenser (12) and configured to sense temperature data related to the temperature of the environment in which the dispenser (12) is used;
a humidity sensor disposed on the dispenser (12) and configured to sense humidity related to the humidity of the environment in which the dispenser (12) is used;
pressure sensor;
Location sensors, especially GPS sensors;
Gyroscope sensor;
weight sensor; and
A method of controlling a dispensing device comprising at least one of a strain sensor and a combination thereof.
According to clause 31,
The sensor 24 is disposed adjacent to the rack 52 of the first and second material dispensers 54 and/or disposed inside the housing 18 and is configured to detect the material dispenser 54 and/or the rack ( 52) A dispensing device control method capable of detecting movement.
According to clause 31,
The sensor (24) is either an optical sensor, a sliding caliper or an additional sensor capable of determining the distance and/or speed of movement of the material dispenser (54).
According to clause 31,
The sensor (24) is coupled to the motor (42) and the control (28) to determine the speed of the material dispenser (54) based on the speed of the motor (42).
According to clause 35,
A method of controlling a dispensing device wherein data from the sensor (24) can be communicated to the controller (28) to control the speed and/or distance of movement of the material dispenser (54).
According to clause 31,
The parameters relating to the current state of use of the dispenser 12 and/or the current state of the contents of the cartridge stored in the cartridge 50 are recorded via the sensor 24 and communicated via the second wireless communication means. A method of controlling a dispensing device that is collected and communicated to the remote device (14) and/or a remote network terminal or server (16).
23. A computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling and operating the dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 22,
When the computer program is executed by the electronic controller,
configured to monitor information related to the cartridge (50) disposed within the dispensing device, received from the transmitter (26c) of the dispensing device,
configured to transmit information related to the cartridge (50) to the remote server (16),
configured to transmit a command to the dispensing device based on information related to the cartridge (50),
A computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling and operating a dispensing device, wherein the instructions include information related to dispensing material within the cartridge (50).
According to clause 38,
Information received from the transmitter 26c on the dispensing device is received as at least one of the following signal types: Bluetooth, wireless LAN, NFC, zigbee, LTE, UMTS, Z-Wave and infrared signal types for controlling and operating the dispensing device. A computer program stored on a temporary computer-readable medium.
According to clause 38,
The computer program is further configured to transmit information input to the remote device (14) through an input device to the dispensing device.
According to clause 38,
an implemented computer program controls the dispensing device, further configured to receive information from the remote server (16) and configured to transmit the instructions to the dispensing device based on information received from the remote server (16); A computer program stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium for operation.
According to clause 38,
A computer program stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium for controlling and operating the dispensing device, wherein the commands to be transmitted to the dispensing device are based on at least one of temperature, humidity, and a preset mixer motor RPM of the cartridge 50. .

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