WO2022207984A1 - Connected station for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfecting solution - Google Patents

Connected station for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfecting solution Download PDF

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WO2022207984A1
WO2022207984A1 PCT/FR2022/000026 FR2022000026W WO2022207984A1 WO 2022207984 A1 WO2022207984 A1 WO 2022207984A1 FR 2022000026 W FR2022000026 W FR 2022000026W WO 2022207984 A1 WO2022207984 A1 WO 2022207984A1
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Suat TOPSU
Hassan GHANNOUM
Hongyu GUAN
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1217Electrical control means for the dispensing mechanism
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/0005Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor for pharmaceuticals, biologicals or living parts
    • A61L2/0082Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor for pharmaceuticals, biologicals or living parts using chemical substances
    • A61L2/0088Liquid substances
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/08Radiation
    • A61L2/10Ultraviolet radiation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1202Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume
    • A47K5/1204Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a rigid dispensing chamber and pistons
    • A47K5/1205Dispensing from the top of the dispenser with a vertical piston
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/17Hygienic or sanitary devices on telephone equipment
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H04M1/72412User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces

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  • the technical context of the present invention is that of sanitary devices for public use and making it possible to deliver doses of cleaning and/or disinfecting solutions in order to limit the spread of viruses or bacteria in the population. More particularly, the invention relates to a connected dispensing terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, as well as to a method for controlling such a terminal. State of the prior art
  • hydroalcoholic gel distribution terminals In order to allow the population to disinfect their hands during their visits. movement in public space.
  • These distribution terminals generally take the form of a totem housing a tank and a distribution system operated by a manual control, on foot, or sometimes even using a presence detector of the type of a proximity sensor - for infrared example. Presenting his hands under the hydroalcoholic gel dispensing nozzles, a user can thus control the dispensing system in order to release a predetermined dose of hydroalcoholic gel.
  • a first drawback lies in the lack of visibility of these known distribution terminals: if they are not placed in perfectly visible places, then they are not sufficiently seen by potential users. On the other hand, placing them in clearly visible places can harm the organization of the public space by restricting the freedom of movement of people walking through the space where the distribution terminals are located.
  • a second drawback lies in the ergonomics of use of the known distribution terminals, requiring, for models equipped with an actuation lever - manual or foot - to have to exert pressure on the lever to release a dose of hydroalcoholic gel.
  • This physical manipulation of the terminal contributes to the propagation of viruses and bacteria between the successive users of the known distribution terminals, in a way that contradicts the desired objective.
  • the known distribution terminals do not have a very sophisticated distribution system. Also, a user can actuate the actuating lever more than once to obtain more than one dose, thus leading to wastage of the hydroalcoholic gel.
  • Connected dispensing terminals are also known which allow a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to be delivered using a smartphone. Such terminals are controlled by the smartphone in order to deliver the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution without having to touch the terminal.
  • These connected distribution terminals thus make it possible to reduce contamination via the distribution terminal.
  • a user can be contaminated via his own smartphone even without directly touching the distribution terminal. Indeed, after having cleaned and disinfected their hands via the connected distribution terminal, a user takes back their smartphone which they had put aside - even against the distribution terminal - to activate the distribution terminal. From then on, he immediately contaminates his hands via his smartphone which remains an important vector of propagation.
  • An object of the invention is to propose a new distribution terminal in order to respond at least in large part to the previous problems and to also lead to other advantages.
  • Another object of the invention is to better break a chain of propagation of viruses and contaminants, by disinfecting the vectors of propagation.
  • a dispensing terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution comprising (i) a reservoir configured to house the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, (ii) a system for dispensing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing system comprising a dispensing head in fluid communication with the reservoir via a distribution pipe, a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution pipe, (iii) a control module configured to selectively control the pump and the distribution head of the distribution system, (iv ) a radio frequency communication module configured to enable two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal and a portable telecommunications device, and to activate or deactivate the distribution terminal according to a control signal emitted by the telecommunications device and received by the radio frequency communication module, and (v) a power source connected to the distribution system, to the control module and to the radio frequency communication module
  • the distribution terminal further comprises a system for disinfection of the portable telecommunications device and comprising (i) a housing configured to be able to accommodate the portable telecommunications device and (ii) at least one light source - so-called germicidal source - configured to generate ultraviolet radiation in the housing.
  • the disinfection system is configured to disinfect the portable telecommunications device concomitantly with the delivery of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. This disinfection is done in a dry manner, without propelling cleaning and/or disinfectant solution onto the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing of the disinfection system. More particularly, this disinfection is provided by exposing the portable telecommunications device to one or more ultraviolet radiation(s) for a predetermined duration and according to a predetermined intensity.
  • the housing of the disinfection system has dimensions such that it makes possible the insertion of a portable telecommunication device.
  • the at least one germicidal source is controlled by the control module so as to control the emission of light radiation in the housing.
  • the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention can take any form. In particular, it may include fixing members to allow it to be fixed permanently or removable to a vertical support. Alternatively, the distribution terminal can take the form of a totem and include a base allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain stationary there.
  • the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal according to the first aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered in doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example.
  • the reservoir takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters.
  • the volume of the reservoir is between 1 liter and 5 liters to optimize both the size and the number of doses of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal before filling or replacing the reservoir.
  • the reservoir can be made of any material, in particular plastic or metal.
  • the tank forms a container housed inside the terminal.
  • the tank is preferably hermetically sealed to limit evaporation of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, and to reduce the risk of inflammation.
  • the dispensing terminal includes a device for accessing the reservoir in order to allow it to be filled and/or replaced.
  • an access device can take the form of a removable, retractable or pivotally mounted hatch and giving access to the part of the distribution terminal housing the reservoir, in order to be able to extract or introduce the reservoir from the distribution terminal.
  • such an access device can take the form of a repositionable closing plug - preferably hermetically - and allowing the reservoir to be filled with cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the distribution system makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the reservoir in the direction of the distribution head, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the dispensing system is coupled hermetically, in particular at the level of the reservoir and of the dispensing head.
  • the regulation of the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module of the distribution terminal.
  • the pump is at least configured to make it possible to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution between a zero value and a non-zero nominal value.
  • the pump is controlled by the control module so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to its nominal value for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. by the distribution head.
  • the dispensing head comprises one or more dispensing nozzles configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal to recover said solution and to apply it in particular to his hands, for example .
  • the dispensing nozzle or nozzles forming the dispensing head are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet.
  • the control module takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected to each other and to the distribution system, the radio frequency communication module and the electrical power source of the distribution terminal.
  • the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged with the radio frequency communication module and the distribution system.
  • the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for controlling the radio frequency communication module, the distribution system and the electrical power source.
  • the integrated circuits can take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit).
  • the control module may comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data. By access, it is understood that the control module is configured in particular to be able to write and/or read from the memory.
  • the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise any type of memory, such as for example volatile and/or non-volatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or read-only programmable erasable memory.
  • the radio frequency communication module is configured to transmit and receive an outgoing or incoming modulated radio communication signal respectively.
  • the electrical power source is preferably a source of electrical energy, such as for example an electric battery housed in the distribution terminal.
  • the electric battery may be of the lithium battery type.
  • the electrical power source takes the form of an electrical connection device between the distribution terminal and a neighboring electrical network.
  • the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal is of the type of a female connection member, intended to be able to be coupled with a similar male connection member.
  • the dispensing terminal according to the first aspect of the invention makes it easier and more hygienic to dispense cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a user of said dispensing terminal.
  • a distribution terminal makes it possible, in addition to the cleaning and/or disinfection of the user's hands, to disinfect the portable telecommunications device used to activate the distribution terminal. This results in a more effective fight against the spread of viruses and contaminants.
  • the distribution terminal advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination: [27] - the radiofrequency communication module comprises at least one telecommunications antenna and a modulation-demodulation unit connected to the at least one telecommunications antenna, the telecommunications antenna being of the type of a Bluetooth antenna and/or of the type of a near-field communication antenna.
  • the modulation-demodulation unit is electrically and operatively connected to the at least one telecommunications antenna.
  • the modulation-demodulation unit is configured to modulate and demodulate respectively the outgoing and incoming radio communication signal relative to the distribution terminal.
  • the modulation-demodulation unit advantageously comprises one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit).
  • the modulation-demodulation unit preferably comprises a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna.
  • the memory can be of any type, such as for example the type of a volatile and/or non-volatile memory and/or of a cache memory and/or of a buffer memory and/or of a memory optical and/or an erasable programmable read-only memory; [28] - in the case of a Bluetooth-type telecommunications antenna, the telecommunications antenna is then configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard.
  • the telecommunications antenna is of the type of a low consumption Bluetooth antenna (BLE, English acronym meaning Bluetooth Low Energy).
  • the telecommunications antenna is then configured to establish short-range, high-frequency wireless communication, typically equal to 13.56 MHz, in accordance with the NFC technology described in particular in the ISO/IEC 14443 standard.
  • the telecommunications antenna takes the form of a near field communication (NFC) terminal connected to the control module;
  • NFC near field communication
  • the distribution terminal comprises a casing housing the tank, the distribution system and the control module, the cleaning system being located opposite the telecommunications antenna.
  • the housing forms an envelope exterior of any shape, according to the desired uses, and inside which are housed all or part of the components, including in particular the radiofrequency communication module, and/or the control module and/or the distribution system and/or tank and/or electrical power source.
  • it is the housing of the cleaning system which is located opposite the telecommunications antenna.
  • a wall forming the casing of the distribution terminal is located in an intermediate position between the housing of the cleaning system and the telecommunications antenna.
  • the housing of the disinfection system is located outside the casing of the distribution terminal.
  • the disinfection system is preferably located on a lateral side of the dispensing terminal, relative to the head for dispensing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
  • the housing of the disinfection system has shapes and dimensions such that it is possible to insert the portable telecommunication device into the housing, so that a display face of the telecommunication device portable comprising a screen or a face opposite the display face being parallel to or resting against a face of the casing of the distribution terminal;
  • the at least one telecommunications antenna of the radiofrequency communication module comprises (i) a first telecommunications antenna of the type of a near-field communication antenna located in the casing of the distribution terminal, and (ii ) a second telecommunications antenna of the type of a near-field communication antenna located in the housing of the cleaning system.
  • This advantageous configuration makes it possible to facilitate communication between the distribution terminal and the portable telecommunications device housed in the housing of the disinfection system.
  • the location of an NF antenna differs from one portable telecommunications device to another; and providing at least two telecommunications antennas on the distribution terminal, one of which is placed in the housing of the cleaning system makes it possible to optimize the establishment of such communication;
  • the second telecommunications antenna is located on one side of the housing opposite the casing.
  • the two telecommunications antennas face each other, on either side of the housing in which the portable telecommunications device is intended to be placed.
  • the first and the second telecommunication antenna are located on either side of the portable telecommunication device.
  • the cleaning system comprises a movable wall allowing access to the housing or closing it.
  • the movable wall comprises a lock controlled by the control module, the lock being configured to assume one of the following configurations: (i) an unlocked configuration in which the movable wall is movable, and (ii ) a locked configuration in which the movable wall is blocked, the housing of the cleaning system being closed.
  • the movable wall comprises an actuator controlled by the control module, the actuator making it possible to configure the movable wall between an open configuration in which it is possible to place the mobile telecommunication device in the housing of the cleaning system, and a closed configuration in which the housing is closed;
  • the distribution terminal comprises a proximity sensor electrically connected to the control module, the proximity sensor being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system when a user of the terminal distribution approach his hands close to said distribution terminal.
  • the proximity sensor is configured to control the opening of the movable door or the unlocking of the lock.
  • the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to detect when the user of the dispensing terminal is in close proximity to it - and more particularly close to the dispensing head - and it is then possible to deliver the requested dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
  • the at least one germicidal source generates a light flux with a wavelength between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm. More generally, the luminous flux generated by the at least one germicidal source is located at least partly in the UV-C spectral range. preferentially, the light flux generated by the at least one germicidal source is located entirely in the UV-C spectral range; [37] - each at least one germicidal source is of the light-emitting diode type;
  • each at least one germicidal source are configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing.
  • all the germicidal sources are configured to generate, together, an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing.
  • [40] - a step of pairing the distribution terminal with the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing of the cleaning system of said distribution terminal;
  • the method for controlling the distribution terminal thus makes it possible to control the distribution of a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution terminal using the portable telecommunications device, while authorizing its disinfection using the distribution terminal's disinfection system.
  • the portable telecommunication device is preferably equipped with a specially developed mobile application which provides access - in addition to the functionalities for unlocking the distribution terminals - to services and information of public utility relating to collective health strategies. More specifically, such a portable telecommunication device, when it is located close to a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention, is able to wirelessly transmit its identifier to the distribution terminal .
  • Proximity means that the wearer of the portable telecommunications device is located at such a distance from the distribution terminal that it is then possible for said user to use the distribution terminal immediately or in the next few seconds.
  • the notion of proximity is understood with regard to the telecommunications capacities of the distribution terminal on the one hand, and of the portable telecommunications device on the other hand: the telecommunications device is understood as being located near the distribution terminal when the distance separating them is between less than 1 cm and 50 m.
  • the portable telecommunications device when the portable telecommunications device is located in the housing of the disinfection system, then it is located close to the distribution terminal and allows pairing and distribution of the cleaning solution and/or disinfectant.
  • the telecommunications device transmits to the distribution terminal - via its telecommunications module - an identifier which is then compared to a reference value. Following this comparison, if the identifier is declared valid, then the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is authorized, as well as the disinfection of the portable telecommunication device. The corresponding steps are then performed by the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention. Conversely, if, following this comparison, if the identifier is declared valid, then the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and the disinfection of the portable telecommunication device are not authorized.
  • the distribution step makes it possible to deliver a predetermined dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to the user who has requested it via his portable telecommunications device.
  • the dispensing step thus comprises a step of actuating the pump of the dispensing system for a predetermined duration in order to circulate in the dispensing system - and in the direction of the dispensing head of the dispensing terminal - a predefined volume cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the pump is deactivated so as to stop the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution through the dispensing head.
  • a portable telecommunications device is any connected object comprising wireless telecommunications means that are interactive with other connected objects, and in particular the distribution terminals in accordance with the first aspect of the invention.
  • a portable telecommunication device can be a mobile phone, a connected watch or any accessory connected to a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop computer, etc.
  • control method in accordance with the second aspect of the invention makes it possible to remotely control a terminal for the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and without physical interactions with it. It is thus possible to order a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to clean the portable telecommunication device without touching any interface of the distribution terminal.
  • the control method thus makes it possible to limit the spread of viruses and contaminants in places - public or private - in which such distribution terminals would be installed.
  • the control method in accordance with the second aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:
  • the disinfection step comprises a step of emitting at least one light flash by the at least one germicidal source, so as to deliver to the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing at least one dose irradiation between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 .
  • This advantageous configuration allows to eliminate 90% of the bacteria and viruses present on the portable telecommunication device;
  • the disinfection step is carried out after the pairing step.
  • the disinfection step is carried out before the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal.
  • the disinfection step is carried out after the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal.
  • the disinfection step and the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal are carried out simultaneously;
  • the method comprises (i) a step of opening the movable wall allowing access to the housing of the cleaning system, the step of opening the movable wall being prior to the pairing step, and (ii) a step of closing the movable wall allowing access to the housing of the cleaning system, the step of closing the movable wall being subsequent to the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and in the step of disinfecting the portable telecommunications device.
  • This advantageous configuration makes it possible to avoid the insertion of undesirable objects into the housing of the disinfection system, and it also makes it possible to protect a user of the distribution terminal from the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the at least one germicidal source;
  • the pairing step includes the establishment of a Bluetooth link between the portable telecommunications device and the radiofrequency communication module of the distribution terminal.
  • Bluetooth link we understand the establishment of a radio signal at very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard.
  • the connection is of the Bluetooth low consumption type (BLE, English acronym meaning Bluetooth Low Energy).
  • BLE Bluetooth Low Consum type
  • the identification step comprises reestablishment of a near-field link between the portable telecommunications device and the radio frequency communication module of the distribution terminal.
  • the distribution step includes a step of activating the pump of the distribution system of the distribution terminal for a predetermined time in order to deliver a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution distributed during the distribution step and corresponding to a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is between 0.5 ml and 2 ml.
  • the volume of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution is equal or substantially equal to 1 ml.
  • FIG.1 illustrates a first embodiment of a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention
  • FIG.2 illustrates a transparent view of the distribution terminal of FIGURE
  • FIG.3 illustrates a second embodiment of a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention whose front face is open to access the interior components housed in the distribution terminal;
  • FIG.4 illustrates the distribution terminal of FIGURE 3 in use conditions;
  • FIG.5 illustrates a schematic view of the electronic architecture of the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention
  • FIG.6 illustrates a synoptic view of the control method according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • FIGURES 1 and 2 illustrate a first embodiment of the distribution terminal 1 according to the invention
  • FIGURES 3 and 4 illustrate a second embodiment of the distribution terminal 1 according to the invention.
  • the distribution terminal 1 is remotely controlled by a portable telecommunication device not visible in FIGURES 1 to 4.
  • FIGURE 3 illustrates a schematic view of an electronic system 2 of said distribution terminal 1.
  • the distribution terminal 1 takes the form of a totem, the distribution terminal 1 comprising a base 14 allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain upright there.
  • the distribution terminal 1 is intended to be fixed permanently or temporarily to a vertical support, such as a wall for example, via fixing means located on a rear face. 102 of the distribution terminal.
  • the distribution terminal 1 illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4 can be fixed on a foot, not shown, in order to be placed on the floor.
  • the distribution terminal 1 is delimited by a housing 10 forming an outer casing and inside which are housed all or part of the components of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the housing 10 houses at least the following components of distribution terminal 1:
  • an electronic system 2 for controlling the operation of the distribution terminal 1 comprising a control module 2C configured to control the distribution system 4, a radiofrequency communication module 2B configured to allow communication two-way wireless between distribution terminal 1 and a portable telecommunications device, a 2A power supply module of distribution terminal 1.
  • the housing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 has a vertical longitudinal shape, and comprises an upper part 11, a lower part 13 and an intermediate part 12.
  • lower part 13 of casing 10 of distribution terminal 1 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape.
  • the intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 is located in the extension of the lower part 13.
  • the intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape.
  • a first lateral dimension L1 of the housing 10 is between 400 mm and 600 mm.
  • the first lateral dimension L1 of the casing 10 is equal to 550 mm.
  • the first lateral dimension L1 is measured between two lateral faces 101 of the casing 10.
  • a second lateral dimension L2 of the casing 10 is between 300 mm and 500 mm.
  • the second lateral dimension L2 of the housing 10 is equal to 400 mm.
  • a height L3 of the distribution terminal 1 is advantageously between 1200 mm and 1800 mm in order to facilitate its use by a user facing it, standing.
  • a total height of the distribution terminal 1 is equal to 1600 mm.
  • the 13 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal houses the tank 3 and the electronic system 2 in a specific housing 131.
  • the housing 131 of the lower part 13 of the casing 10 is made accessible, in particular for maintenance and/or filling operations of the tank 3, by means of a removable or pivoting hatch 132, closed by a locking member 133 of the type of a lock.
  • the intermediate part 12 of the casing 10 of the dispensing terminal 1 comprises a cavity 122 inside which a user of the dispensing terminal 1 can introduce his hands to receive the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the cavity is advantageously located at a height of between 1000 mm and 1300 mm from the ground and/or from the base 14.
  • the housing 10 has a bevelled part: a front face 110 of the housing 10 is inclined, so that the second lateral dimensions L2 of the housing 10 decreases as one closer to an upper vertical end of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the upper part 11 of the distribution terminal 1 houses a visual communication device 111 making it possible to explain its operation and/or to carry out health awareness campaigns and /or to broadcast advertisements.
  • the visual communication device takes the form of an integrated screen in order to allow interactive communication with the users.
  • the screen is preferably of the type of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) or a light-emitting diode (LED) screen or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen for example.
  • the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 can be formed of any material making it compatible for integration into the public landscape and making it resistant to intensive use. and or to bad weather.
  • the casing 10 can be formed entirely or partly from plastic or metallic materials.
  • the distribution system 4 makes it possible to deliver a predetermined dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a user of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the distribution system 4 comprises a dispensing head 121 in fluid communication with reservoir 3 via at least one dispensing pipe 42, and a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the dispensing pipe.
  • the distribution pipes 42 make it possible to put the reservoir 3 and the distribution head 121 in fluid communication in order to allow the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to be routed to the distribution head 121.
  • the distribution pipes distribution 42 of the distribution system 42 are hermetically coupled to the reservoir 3 and to the distribution head 121.
  • Reservoir 3 takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters.
  • the tank is preferably housed in the lower part 13 of the distribution terminal 1 in order to promote its holding in a vertical station and for reasons of simplicity of design.
  • Reservoir 3 is made of plastic or metal, and advantageously rigid given the large volumes that can be stored in the reservoir of such a distribution terminal 1. Additionally, reservoir 3 is hermetically sealed in order to limit evaporation of the solution cleaning and/or disinfecting, and to reduce the risk of inflammation.
  • reservoir 3 is housed in casing 10, behind front face 103 and above dispensing head 121.
  • Reservoir 3 of a dispensing terminal 1 according to the second embodiment has a smaller volume than that of the distribution terminal according to the first embodiment.
  • the reservoir of the distribution terminal 1 of the second embodiment is advantageously made of a flexible plastic bag in order to be housed more easily in the casing 10.
  • the distribution system 4 makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the tank 3 in the direction of the distribution head 121, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the regulation of the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system 4 is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module 2C of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the pump of the distribution system 4 is controlled by the control module 2C control of the electronic system 2 so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a nominal value - not zero - for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution head 121.
  • the control module 2C controls the pump so as to stop the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution through the distribution head 121 .
  • the dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4 is housed at the level of the cavity 122 of the intermediate part 12 of the housing 10. More specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the head of distribution 121 is housed at an upper wall of the cavity 121, so that the cleaning solution and / or disinfectant can fall into the cavity by simple effect of gravity.
  • This advantageous configuration makes it possible in particular to be able to recover in a recovery tank 5 a surplus of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution which would not have been used by the user of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the cavity 122 comprises, at its lower wall opposite the dispensing head 121, a flow grid and a recovery duct fluidly coupled to the recovery tank.
  • the dispensing head 121 is located at the level of a lower face 104 of the casing 10.
  • the dispensing head 121 comprises one or more dispensing nozzles 1211 configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal 1 to recover said solution and apply it in particular to his or her hands for example.
  • the dispensing nozzle(s) 1211 forming the dispensing head 121 are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet.
  • the dispensing system 4 also includes a sensor configured to measure a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution housed in the tank 3. The sensor thus makes it possible to determine whether the remaining volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution passes below a threshold value requiring the programming of a maintenance or filling operation for distribution terminal 1.
  • the distribution system 4 may also include a proximity sensor 1212 electrically connected to the control module 2C, the proximity sensor 1212 being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system 4 when a user of the distribution terminal 1 approaches his hands close to said dispensing terminal 1, and in particular close to the dispensing head 121.
  • the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, a ultrasonic sensor, capacitive sensor.
  • the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the distribution terminal 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered by the dispensing head 121 via doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example.
  • the distribution terminal 1 further comprises a disinfection system 5 of the portable telecommunications device UL.
  • a disinfection system 5 comprises:
  • a housing 51 configured to be able to house the UL portable telecommunication device; [93] - at least one light source - called germicidal source 53 - configured to generate ultraviolet radiation in the housing 51 .
  • Such a disinfection system 5 thus makes it possible to be able to disinfect the portable telecommunications device UL concomitantly with the delivery of the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal 1 .
  • Disinfection is provided by exposing the UL portable telecommunications device to one or more UV ultraviolet radiation(s) for a predetermined time and at a predetermined intensity. These radiations are represented schematically by an arrow in FIGURES 1 to 4. They are generated by the germicidal source(s) 53 present in the housing 51 and which make it possible to "flash" the portable telecommunication device UL.
  • the housing 51 of the disinfection system 5 has dimensions such that it makes possible the insertion of a portable telecommunications device.
  • the housing of the disinfection system 5 thus has shapes and dimensions such that it is possible to insert the portable telecommunication device UL into the housing 51, so that a display face of the telecommunication device portable UL comprising a screen or a face opposite the display face being parallel to or resting against a side face 101 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 and from which the disinfection system 5 is located.
  • the housing 51 has a height H greater than 10 cm and advantageously less than 20 cm, a width L of between 8 cm and 15 cm, and a thickness E of between 1 cm and 3 cm.
  • Each at least one germicidal source 53 is controlled by the control module 2C so as to control the emission of light radiation in the housing 51.
  • Each at least one germicidal source 53 is advantageously of the type of a light-emitting diode.
  • the radio frequency communication module 2B comprises a single telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b of the near field type 25.
  • This near field communication antenna 25 is located in the housing 10, close to a side face 101 of said housing, and at the level of the housing 51 of the disinfection system 5.
  • the housing 51 of the disinfection system 5 is advantageously located opposite the near-field communication antenna 25 of the distribution terminal 1, so as to allow the establishment of a near-field communication between the radio frequency communication module 2B and the portable telecommunication device UL located in the housing 51 .
  • the disinfection system 5 comprises a single germicidal source 53 located on the side of the housing 10.
  • the germicidal source 53 is configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2,000 and 8,000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing 51, and the UV ultraviolet radiation produced by germicidal source 53 has a wavelength of between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm.
  • the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises:
  • a first telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is of the type of a near-field communication antenna 25a located in the housing 10 of the distribution terminal 1;
  • a second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is of the type of a near-field communication antenna 25b located in the housing 51 of the cleaning system 5.
  • the second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is located on a face 52 of the housing 51 located opposite the housing 10.
  • face 52 of the housing 5 on which the second antenna of telecommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b of the near field type 25b is a side wall of the housing 51 located opposite the side face 101 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the face 52 of the housing 51 is advantageously parallel to the face side 101 of the housing 10.
  • the two telecommunications antennas 23, 25, 25a, 25b face each other, on either side. another of the housing 51 in which the portable telecommunication device UL is intended to be placed.
  • the disinfection system 5 comprises two germicidal sources 53.
  • the first is located on the side of the housing 10, the other is located on an opposite wall of the housing 51, on the side of the second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b, on the face 52 of the housing 5 located opposite the casing 10.
  • the disinfection system 5 could include other germicidal sources 53 distributed in the housing 51 so as to expose all the faces of the portable telecommunication device UL to ultraviolet UV radiation.
  • each germicidal source 53 is configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 within of the housing 51, or all the germicidal sources are configured to generate, together, an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 inside the housing 51 .
  • Ultraviolet UV radiation is produced by each germicidal source 53 and at a wavelength between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm.
  • the electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention will now be described in more detail.
  • the electronic system consists of the power supply module 2A, the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C.
  • the power supply module 2A is configured to provide the electrical energy necessary for the operation of the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C, via a power supply source 21.
  • the electrical power supply module 2A comprises a source of electrical energy allowing the distribution terminal 1 to operate independently.
  • the electrical energy source takes the form of an electric battery, rechargeable or non-rechargeable.
  • the electrical power supply module 2A takes the form of an electrical connection member between the distribution terminal 1 and a neighboring electrical network.
  • the distribution terminal 1 does not house electrical energy sources, and the electrical connection member makes it possible to easily electrically connect the distribution terminal 1 with the neighboring electrical network.
  • the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal 1 is of the type of an electrical outlet.
  • the power supply module 2A is thus formed of the power supply source 21 and a conditioning device 22.
  • the power supply source 21 thus makes it possible to generate a power supply signal making it possible to operate the other modules 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2; and the conditioning device makes it possible to adjust the electrical characteristics of the electrical power supply signal to the specificities required by each module 2B, 2C.
  • the conditioning device makes it possible to selectively shape a voltage and/or a intensity and/or frequency and/or phase of the power supply signal.
  • the conditioning device 21 is configured to distinctly shape a first power supply signal for the radiofrequency communication module 2A and a second power supply signal for the control module 2B.
  • the control module 2C is configured to control the various components of the distribution terminal 1, such as in particular the distribution system 4 and/or the proximity sensor 1212 and/or the screen forming the visual communication device 111.
  • the control module 2C comprises: [111] - a control device 27 of the proximity sensor 1212, configured to polarize the proximity sensor in order to be able to detect the presence of a user who has inserted his hands into the cavity 122 of distribution terminal 1; and
  • controller 26 configured to control the pump and the dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4, the controller being configured to electrically supply the pump and/or the dispensing head 121 when the presence of a user having inserted his hands in the cavity 122 of the distribution terminal 1 has been detected by the proximity sensor 1212.
  • the radio frequency communication module 2B is configured to transmit and receive a respectively outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout or incoming RFin.
  • the outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout is generated by the radio frequency communication module 2B and the incoming modulated radio communication signal R Fin is generated by a portable telecommunication device UL located close to the distribution terminal 1 and detected by said radio frequency communication module 2B.
  • the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises:
  • the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises a Bluetooth antenna 23 and an NFC antenna 25, the processing unit 24 making it possible to communicate selectively according to one or other of the communication protocols, depending on the desired effects.
  • the processing unit 24 thus simultaneously forms a modulation-demodulation unit electrically and operatively connected to the Bluetooth antenna 23, and a communication terminal electrically and operatively connected to the NFC antenna 25, as mentioned previously.
  • the Bluetooth antenna 23 and/or the NCF antenna 25 are preferably located at the level of the upper part 11 of the terminal. distribution 1, in an intermediate position between the visual communication device 111 and the cavity 122, close to or housed in a cartridge 112 which is flush with the front face of the casing 10.
  • the processing unit 24 of the module 2B radio frequency communication advantageously comprises one or more controllers and / or one or more microprocessors and / or one or more microcontrollers and / or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and / or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit).
  • the processing unit 24 also includes a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna.
  • the electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected together - for example one for each module 2A, 2B, 2C - and with the distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1.
  • the electronic cards forming each module 2A, 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2 can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged between the control module 2C with the radiofrequency communication module 2B and the distribution system 4 and/or for controlling the radiofrequency communication module 2B, the distribution system 4 and the power supply module 2A.
  • Integrated circuits may take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit).
  • FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
  • ASIC Application Specifies Integrated Circuit
  • each module 2A, 2B, 2C forming the electronic system 2 can comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data, of the type for example of a volatile memory and/or nonvolatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or erasable programmable read-only memory.
  • FIGURE 6 illustrates a block view of the control method 6 according to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the control method 6 makes it possible to control the distribution terminal 1 as previously described in one or the other of its variants and according to any one of the preceding claims using a portable telecommunication device UL in order to to obtain a dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution.
  • the control method 6 comprises:
  • the disinfection step 63 includes a step 631 of emitting at least one light flash by the at least one germicidal source, so as to deliver to the portable telecommunication device UL placed in the housing 51 at least one radiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 .
  • the disinfection step 63 is carried out after the pairing step 61. Additionally, the disinfection step 63 is carried out before, after or during the step of dispensing 62 the dose of cleaning solution and/or or disinfectant via distribution terminal 1. [128]
  • the pairing step 61 allows the distribution terminal 1 to receive - via sound by the radio frequency communication module 2B - an identifier transmitted by the portable telecommunication device UL located nearby.
  • the notion of proximity depends on the communication protocol implemented by distribution terminal 1.
  • such a link may be established if said portable telecommunication device UL is located within a radius of approximately 10 cm from the distribution terminal 1, and more particularly from its radiofrequency communication module 2B.
  • the presence, shape and location of the disinfection system 5 makes it possible precisely to guarantee that the portable telecommunication device is located in such proximity relative to the radio frequency communication module 2B.
  • the control method 6 includes a connection step between the distribution terminal 1 and the portable telecommunication device
  • the distribution terminal 1 establishes a connection with the portable telecommunication device UL - in particular in the case of a Bluetooth link.
  • the portable telecommunication device UL establishes a link with the distribution terminal 1, in particular in the case of an NFC link.
  • connection step establishes a two-way link between the distribution terminal 1 and the portable telecommunications device UL.
  • the UL portable telecommunications device transmits to the distribution terminal 1 one or more parameters that are recognized by the distribution terminal 1 to trigger the delivery of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the distribution step 62 leads to controlling the distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1 in order to deliver the expected dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
  • the distribution step 62 includes a prior step of transmitting a distribution command by the portable telecommunications device UL to the distribution terminal 1 and via its radio frequency communication module 2B.
  • the control method advantageously comprises:
  • the invention relates to a terminal 1 for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and comprising a radiofrequency communication module 2B which allows it to be remotely controlled by a portable telecommunication device UL in order to delivering a predetermined dose of the cleaning and/or disinfecting solution.
  • the distribution terminal 1 comprises a disinfection system 5 of the portable telecommunication device UL, a germicidal source 53 of which generates UV ultraviolet radiation of the UV-C type in a housing 52 of said disinfection system 5.

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Abstract

In summary, the invention relates to a station (1) for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfecting solution and comprising a radio-frequency communication module that allows it to be controlled remotely by a portable telecommunication device in order to dispense a predetermined dose of the cleaning and/or disinfecting solution. Additionally, the dispensing station (1) comprises a system (5) for disinfecting the portable telecommunication device, a germicide source (53) of which generates UV-C ultraviolet radiation (UV) in a housing (52) of said disinfecting system (5).

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BORNE CONNECTEE DE DISTRIBUTION D’UNE SOLUTION NETTOYANTE CONNECTED TERMINAL FOR DISTRIBUTION OF A CLEANING SOLUTION
ET/OU DESINFECTANTE AND/OR DISINFECTANT
Domaine technique Technical area
[1] [Le contexte technique de la présente invention est celui des dispositifs sanitaires à l’usage du public et permettant de délivrer des doses de solutions nettoyante et/ou désinfectante afin de limiter la propagation de virus ou de bactéries dans la population. Plus particulièrement, l’invention a trait à une borne de distribution connectée d’une solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, ainsi qu’à un procédé de contrôle d’une telle borne. Etat de la technique antérieure [1] [The technical context of the present invention is that of sanitary devices for public use and making it possible to deliver doses of cleaning and/or disinfecting solutions in order to limit the spread of viruses or bacteria in the population. More particularly, the invention relates to a connected dispensing terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, as well as to a method for controlling such a terminal. State of the prior art
[2] Avec l’émergence de crises sanitaires à grande échelle et les risques de pandémie associés, on a vu apparaître dans l’espace public des bornes de distribution de gel hydroalcoolique afin de permettre à la population de se désinfecter les mains lors de ses déplacements dans l’espace public. Ces bornes de distribution prennent généralement la forme de totem logeant un réservoir et un système de distribution actionné par une commande manuelle, à pied, ou même parfois à l’aide d’un détecteur de présence du type d’un capteur de proximité - par exemple infra-rouge. Présentant ses mains sous les buses de distribution du gel hydroalcoolique, un utilisateur peut ainsi piloter le système de distribution afin de libérer une dose prédéterminée de gel hydroalcoolique. [2] With the emergence of large-scale health crises and the associated risks of pandemics, we have seen the appearance in public spaces of hydroalcoholic gel distribution terminals in order to allow the population to disinfect their hands during their visits. movement in public space. These distribution terminals generally take the form of a totem housing a tank and a distribution system operated by a manual control, on foot, or sometimes even using a presence detector of the type of a proximity sensor - for infrared example. Presenting his hands under the hydroalcoholic gel dispensing nozzles, a user can thus control the dispensing system in order to release a predetermined dose of hydroalcoholic gel.
[3] On observe plusieurs inconvénients associés à ces bornes. [3] There are several drawbacks associated with these terminals.
[4] Un premier inconvénient réside dans le manque de visibilité de ces bornes de distribution connues : si elles ne sont pas placées dans des endroits parfaitement visibles, alors elles ne sont pas suffisamment vues par les utilisateurs potentiels. A contrario, les placer dans des endroits bien visibles peut nuire à l’organisation de l’espace public en contraignant la liberté de mouvement des personnes déambulant dans l’espace où les bornes de distribution sont implantées. [4] A first drawback lies in the lack of visibility of these known distribution terminals: if they are not placed in perfectly visible places, then they are not sufficiently seen by potential users. On the other hand, placing them in clearly visible places can harm the organization of the public space by restricting the freedom of movement of people walking through the space where the distribution terminals are located.
[5] Un second inconvénient réside dans l’ergonomie d’utilisation des bornes de distribution connues, nécessitant, pour les modèles équipés d’une manette d’actionnement - manuelle ou podale - de devoir exercer une pression sur la manette pour libérer une dose de gel hydroalcoolique. Cette manipulation physique de la borne contribue à la propagation de virus et de bactéries entre les utilisateurs successifs des bornes de distribution connues, de manière contradictoire avec l’objectif recherché. [6] En outre, les bornes de distribution connues n’ont pas un système de distribution très sophistiqué. Aussi, un utilisateur peut actionner la manette d’actionnement plus d’une fois pour obtenir plus d’une dose, conduisant ainsi à un gaspillage du gel hydroalcoolique. [5] A second drawback lies in the ergonomics of use of the known distribution terminals, requiring, for models equipped with an actuation lever - manual or foot - to have to exert pressure on the lever to release a dose of hydroalcoholic gel. This physical manipulation of the terminal contributes to the propagation of viruses and bacteria between the successive users of the known distribution terminals, in a way that contradicts the desired objective. [6] Furthermore, the known distribution terminals do not have a very sophisticated distribution system. Also, a user can actuate the actuating lever more than once to obtain more than one dose, thus leading to wastage of the hydroalcoholic gel.
[7] On connaît en outre des bornes de distribution connectées qui permettent de délivrer une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à l’aide d’un smartphone. De telles bornes sont pilotées par le smartphone afin de délivrer la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante sans avoir à toucher la borne. Ces bornes de distribution connectées permettent ainsi de réduire les contaminations via la borne de distribution. En revanche, un utilisateur peut être contaminé via son propre smartphone même sans toucher directement la borne de distribution. En effet, après s’être nettoyé et désinfecté les mains via la borne de distribution connectée, un utilisateur reprend en main son smartphone qu’il avait mis de côté - voire contre la borne de distribution - pour activer la borne de distribution. Dès lors, il contamine aussitôt ses mains via son smartphone qui demeure un vecteur de propagation important. [7] Connected dispensing terminals are also known which allow a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to be delivered using a smartphone. Such terminals are controlled by the smartphone in order to deliver the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution without having to touch the terminal. These connected distribution terminals thus make it possible to reduce contamination via the distribution terminal. On the other hand, a user can be contaminated via his own smartphone even without directly touching the distribution terminal. Indeed, after having cleaned and disinfected their hands via the connected distribution terminal, a user takes back their smartphone which they had put aside - even against the distribution terminal - to activate the distribution terminal. From then on, he immediately contaminates his hands via his smartphone which remains an important vector of propagation.
[8] Un but de l’invention est de proposer une nouvelle borne de distribution afin de répondre au moins en grande partie aux problèmes précédents et de conduire en outre à d’autres avantages. [8] An object of the invention is to propose a new distribution terminal in order to respond at least in large part to the previous problems and to also lead to other advantages.
[9] Un autre but de l’invention est de mieux casser une chaîne de propagation des virus et agents contaminants, en désinfectant les vecteurs de propagation. [9] Another object of the invention is to better break a chain of propagation of viruses and contaminants, by disinfecting the vectors of propagation.
Exposé de l’invention Disclosure of Invention
[10] Selon un premier aspect de l’invention, on atteint au moins l’un des objectifs précités avec une borne de distribution d’une solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, la borne de distribution comportant (i) un réservoir configuré pour loger la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, (ii) un système de distribution de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, le système de distribution comportant une tête de distribution en communication fluidique avec le réservoir par l’intermédiaire d’un tuyau de distribution, une pompe configurée pour régler un débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante circulant dans le tuyau de distribution, (iii) un module de commande configuré pour piloter sélectivement la pompe et la tête de distribution du système de distribution, (iv) un module de communication radiofréquence configuré pour permettre une communication bidirectionnelle sans fil entre la borne de distribution et un appareil de télécommunication portatif, et pour activer ou désactiver la borne de distribution en fonction d’un signal de commande émis par l’appareil de télécommunication et réceptionné par le module de communication radiofréquence, et (v) une source d’alimentation électrique reliée au système de distribution, au module de commande et au module de communication radiofréquence. Selon l’invention, la borne de distribution comporte en outre un système de désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif et comportant (i) un logement configuré pour pouvoir loger l’appareil de télécommunication portatif et (ii) au moins une source lumineuse - dite source germinicide - configurée pour générer un rayonnement ultraviolet dans le logement. [10] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a dispensing terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing terminal comprising (i) a reservoir configured to house the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, (ii) a system for dispensing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing system comprising a dispensing head in fluid communication with the reservoir via a distribution pipe, a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution pipe, (iii) a control module configured to selectively control the pump and the distribution head of the distribution system, (iv ) a radio frequency communication module configured to enable two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal and a portable telecommunications device, and to activate or deactivate the distribution terminal according to a control signal emitted by the telecommunications device and received by the radio frequency communication module, and (v) a power source connected to the distribution system, to the control module and to the radio frequency communication module. According to the invention, the distribution terminal further comprises a system for disinfection of the portable telecommunications device and comprising (i) a housing configured to be able to accommodate the portable telecommunications device and (ii) at least one light source - so-called germicidal source - configured to generate ultraviolet radiation in the housing.
[11] Le système de désinfection est configuré pour désinfecter l’appareil de télécommunication portatif de manière concomitante à la délivrance d’une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Cette désinfection se fait de manière sèche, sans propulsion de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante sur l’appareil de télécommunication portatif placé dans le logement du système de désinfection. Plus particulièrement, cette désinfection est assurée par l’exposition de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif à un ou plusieurs rayonnement(s) ultraviolet pendant une durée prédéterminée et selon une intensité prédéterminée. [11] The disinfection system is configured to disinfect the portable telecommunications device concomitantly with the delivery of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. This disinfection is done in a dry manner, without propelling cleaning and/or disinfectant solution onto the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing of the disinfection system. More particularly, this disinfection is provided by exposing the portable telecommunications device to one or more ultraviolet radiation(s) for a predetermined duration and according to a predetermined intensity.
[12] Le logement du système de désinfection a des dimensions telles qu’il rend possible l’insertion d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif. [12] The housing of the disinfection system has dimensions such that it makes possible the insertion of a portable telecommunication device.
[13] L’au moins une source germinicide est pilotée par le module de commande de manière à commander l’émission du rayonnement lumineux dans le logement. [13] The at least one germicidal source is controlled by the control module so as to control the emission of light radiation in the housing.
[14] La borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention peut prendre n’importe quelle forme. En particulier, elle peut comporter des organes de fixation pour lui permettre d’être fixée de manière permanente ou amovible à un support vertical. Alternativement, la borne de distribution peut prendre la forme d’un totem et comporter une embase lui permettant d’être posée sur le sol et d’y demeurer en station. [15] De manière préférentielle mais non limitative, la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante délivrée par la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention est du type d’une solution hydroalcoolique ou d’une solution contenant un savon. Par ailleurs, la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante est délivrée par doses d’un volume prédéterminé et dans un état liquide, d’un gel, d’une mousse ou d’une nébulisation par exemple. [14] The distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention can take any form. In particular, it may include fixing members to allow it to be fixed permanently or removable to a vertical support. Alternatively, the distribution terminal can take the form of a totem and include a base allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain stationary there. [15] Preferably but not limited to, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal according to the first aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered in doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example.
[16] Le réservoir prend la forme d’un récipient fermé configuré pour pouvoir loger un volume prédéterminé de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Le volume du réservoir est préférentiellement compris entre 0,5 litres et 10 litres. De manière avantageuse, le volume du réservoir est compris entre 1 litre et 5 litres pour optimiser à la fois l’encombrement et le nombre de doses de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante délivrées par la borne de distribution avant remplissage ou remplacement du réservoir. Le réservoir peut être réalisé dans n’importe quel matériau, notamment plastique ou métallique. Le réservoir forme un récipient logé à l’intérieur de la borne. [16] The reservoir takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters. Advantageously, the volume of the reservoir is between 1 liter and 5 liters to optimize both the size and the number of doses of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal before filling or replacing the reservoir. The reservoir can be made of any material, in particular plastic or metal. The tank forms a container housed inside the terminal.
[17] Le réservoir est préférentiellement fermé de manière hermétique afin de limiter une évaporation de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, et afin de réduire les risques d’inflammation. De manière avantageuse, la borne de distribution comporte un dispositif d’accès au réservoir afin de permettre son remplissage et/ou son remplacement. Selon un premier exemple de réalisation, un tel dispositif d’accès peut prendre la forme d’une trappe amovible, escamotable ou montée pivotante et donnant accès à la partie de la borne de distribution logeant le réservoir, afin de pouvoir extraire ou introduire le réservoir de la borne de distribution. Selon un deuxième exemple de réalisation, un tel dispositif d’accès peut prendre la forme d’un bouchon de fermeture repositionnable - préférentiellement de manière hermétique - et permettant un remplissage du réservoir en solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. [17] The tank is preferably hermetically sealed to limit evaporation of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, and to reduce the risk of inflammation. Advantageously, the dispensing terminal includes a device for accessing the reservoir in order to allow it to be filled and/or replaced. According to a first exemplary embodiment, such an access device can take the form of a removable, retractable or pivotally mounted hatch and giving access to the part of the distribution terminal housing the reservoir, in order to be able to extract or introduce the reservoir from the distribution terminal. According to a second exemplary embodiment, such an access device can take the form of a repositionable closing plug - preferably hermetically - and allowing the reservoir to be filled with cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
[18] Le système de distribution permet de faire circuler la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante depuis le réservoir en direction de la tête de distribution, tout en contrôlant le débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. De manière préférentielle, afin de limiter les fuites de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante dans la borne de distribution, le système de distribution est couplé de manière hermétique, notamment au niveau du réservoir et de la tête de distribution. [19] La régulation de débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante circulant dans le système de distribution est assuré par la pompe pilotée par le module de commande de la borne de distribution. La pompe est au moins configurée pour permettre de régler le débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante entre une valeur nulle et une valeur nominale non nulle. En outre, la pompe est pilotée par le module de commande de manière à régler le débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à sa valeur nominale durant une durée prédéterminée correspondant à la livraison d’un volume nominal prédéterminé de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la tête de distribution. [20] La tête de distribution comporte un ou plusieurs buses de distribution configurée pour libérer la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et pour permettre à un utilisateur de la borne de distribution de récupérer ladite solution et de l’appliquer notamment sur ses mains par exemple. En fonction des effets et usages recherchés, la ou les buses de distribution formant la tête de distribution sont configurée pour pulvériser la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante sous forme de gouttelettes ou sous la forme d’un jet. [18] The distribution system makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the reservoir in the direction of the distribution head, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. Preferably, in order to limit leaks of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the dispensing terminal, the dispensing system is coupled hermetically, in particular at the level of the reservoir and of the dispensing head. [19] The regulation of the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module of the distribution terminal. The pump is at least configured to make it possible to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution between a zero value and a non-zero nominal value. In addition, the pump is controlled by the control module so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to its nominal value for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. by the distribution head. [20] The dispensing head comprises one or more dispensing nozzles configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal to recover said solution and to apply it in particular to his hands, for example . Depending on the desired effects and uses, the dispensing nozzle or nozzles forming the dispensing head are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet.
[21 ] Le module de commande prend la forme d’une ou plusieurs cartes électroniques connectées entre elles et avec le système de distribution, le module de communication radiofréquence et la source d’alimentation électrique de la borne de distribution. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, les cartes électroniques formant le module de commande peuvent comprendre des circuits intégrés pour le traitement des données échangées avec le module de communication radiofréquence et le système de distribution. Alternativement ou complémentairement, les cartes électroniques formant le module de commande peuvent comprendre des circuits intégrés pour la commande du module de communication radiofréquence, du système de distribution et de la source d’alimentation électrique. Les circuits intégrés peuvent prendre la forme d’un ou plusieurs contrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microprocesseurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microcontrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits logiques programmables (FPGA, acronyme anglais signifiant Field Programmable Gâte Array) et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits intégrés propre à une application (ASIC, acronyme anglais signifiant Application Spécifie Integrated Circuit). [22] Complémentairement, le module de commande peut comprendre et/ou être connecté à et/ou être configuré pour accéder une mémoire configurée pour stocker des données numériques. Par accéder, on comprend que le module de commande est configuré pour pouvoir notamment écrire et/ou lire à partir de la mémoire. Les cartes électroniques formant le module de commande peuvent comprendre tout type de mémoire, telle que par exemple volatile et/ou non volatile et/ou cache et/ou mémoire tampon et/ou mémoire optique et/ou mémoire effaçable programmable en lecture seule. [21] The control module takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected to each other and to the distribution system, the radio frequency communication module and the electrical power source of the distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting examples, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged with the radio frequency communication module and the distribution system. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for controlling the radio frequency communication module, the distribution system and the electrical power source. The integrated circuits can take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit). [22] Additionally, the control module may comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data. By access, it is understood that the control module is configured in particular to be able to write and/or read from the memory. The electronic cards forming the control module can comprise any type of memory, such as for example volatile and/or non-volatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or read-only programmable erasable memory.
[23] Le module de communication radiofréquence est configuré pour émettre et recevoir un signal de radiocommunication modulé respectivement sortant ou entrant. [23] The radio frequency communication module is configured to transmit and receive an outgoing or incoming modulated radio communication signal respectively.
[24] La source d’alimentation électrique est préférentiellement une source d’énergie électrique, telle que par exemple une batterie électrique logée dans la borne de distribution. A titre d’exemple non limitatif, la batterie électrique peut être du type d’une batterie lithium. Alternativement, la source d’alimentation électrique prend la forme d’un organe de connexion électrique entre la borne de distribution et un réseau électrique voisin. Cette configuration avantageuse permet de pouvoir facilement connecter électriquement la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention avec le réseau électrique voisin. De manière avantageuse, l’organe de connexion électrique de la borne de distribution est du type d’un organe de connexion femelle, destiné à pouvoir être accouplé avec un organe de connexion mâle analogue. [24] The electrical power source is preferably a source of electrical energy, such as for example an electric battery housed in the distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting example, the electric battery may be of the lithium battery type. Alternatively, the electrical power source takes the form of an electrical connection device between the distribution terminal and a neighboring electrical network. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to easily electrically connect the distribution terminal in accordance with the first aspect of the invention with the neighboring electrical network. Advantageously, the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal is of the type of a female connection member, intended to be able to be coupled with a similar male connection member.
[25] Ainsi, la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention permet de rendre plus facile et plus hygiénique la distribution de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à un utilisateur de ladite borne de distribution. En effet, une telle borne de distribution permet, en complément du nettoyage et/ou de la désinfection des mains de l’utilisateur, de désinfecter l’appareil de télécommunication portatif servant à l’activation de la borne de distribution. Il en résulte une lutte plus efficace contre la propagation des virus et agents contaminants. [25] Thus, the dispensing terminal according to the first aspect of the invention makes it easier and more hygienic to dispense cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a user of said dispensing terminal. Indeed, such a distribution terminal makes it possible, in addition to the cleaning and/or disinfection of the user's hands, to disinfect the portable telecommunications device used to activate the distribution terminal. This results in a more effective fight against the spread of viruses and contaminants.
[26] La borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention comprend avantageusement au moins un des perfectionnements ci-dessous, les caractéristiques techniques formant ces perfectionnements pouvant être prises seules ou en combinaison : [27] - le module de communication radiofréquence comporte au moins une antenne de télécommunication et une unité de modulation-démodulation reliée à l’au moins une antenne de télécommunication, l’antenne de télécommunication étant du type d’une antenne Bluetooth et/ou du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche. L’unité de modulation-démodulation est reliée électriquement et de manière opérationnelle à l’au moins une antenne de télécommunication. L’unité de modulation-démodulation est configurée pour moduler et démoduler respectivement le signal de radiocommunication sortant et entrant relativement à la borne de distribution. L’unité de modulation-démodulation comprend avantageusement un ou plusieurs contrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microprocesseurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microcontrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits logiques programmables (FPGA, acronyme anglais signifiant Field Programmable Gâte Array) et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits intégrés propre à une application (ASIC, acronyme anglais signifiant Application Spécifie Integrated Circuit). L’unité de modulation-démodulation comporte préférentiellement une mémoire reliée électriquement et de manière opérationnelle à l’antenne. La mémoire peut être de n’importe quel type, tel que par exemple du type d’une mémoire volatile et/ou non volatile et/ou d’une mémoire cache et/ou d’une mémoire tampon et/ou d’une mémoire optique et/ou d’une mémoire effaçable programmable en lecture seule ; [28] - dans le cas d’une antenne de télécommunication de type Bluetooth, l’antenne de télécommunication est alors configurée pour émettre et/ou recevoir un signal radio situé dans des très hautes fréquences comprises entre 2.4 et 2.485 GHz, tel que défini dans la norme IEEE802.15.1. Eventuellement, l’antenne de télécommunication est du type d’une antenne Bluetooth basse consommation (BLE, acronyme anglais signifiant Bluetooth Low Energy). Dans le cas d’une antenne de télécommunication de type champ proche, l’antenne de télécommunication est alors configurée pour établir une communication sans fil à courte portée et à haute fréquence, typiquement égale à 13.56 MHz, conformément à la technologie NFC décrite notamment dans la norme ISO/CEI 14443. L’antenne de télécommunication prend la forme d’un terminal de communication en champ proche (NFC, acronyme anglais signifiant Near Field Communication) relié au module de commande ; [26] The distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination: [27] - the radiofrequency communication module comprises at least one telecommunications antenna and a modulation-demodulation unit connected to the at least one telecommunications antenna, the telecommunications antenna being of the type of a Bluetooth antenna and/or of the type of a near-field communication antenna. The modulation-demodulation unit is electrically and operatively connected to the at least one telecommunications antenna. The modulation-demodulation unit is configured to modulate and demodulate respectively the outgoing and incoming radio communication signal relative to the distribution terminal. The modulation-demodulation unit advantageously comprises one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit). The modulation-demodulation unit preferably comprises a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna. The memory can be of any type, such as for example the type of a volatile and/or non-volatile memory and/or of a cache memory and/or of a buffer memory and/or of a memory optical and/or an erasable programmable read-only memory; [28] - in the case of a Bluetooth-type telecommunications antenna, the telecommunications antenna is then configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard. Optionally, the telecommunications antenna is of the type of a low consumption Bluetooth antenna (BLE, English acronym meaning Bluetooth Low Energy). In the case of a telecommunications antenna of the near-field type, the telecommunications antenna is then configured to establish short-range, high-frequency wireless communication, typically equal to 13.56 MHz, in accordance with the NFC technology described in particular in the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The telecommunications antenna takes the form of a near field communication (NFC) terminal connected to the control module;
[29] - la borne de distribution comporte un carter logeant le réservoir, le système de distribution et le module de commande, le système de nettoyage étant situé en regard de l’antenne de télécommunication. Le carter forme une enveloppe extérieure de forme quelconque, selon les usages souhaités, et à l’intérieur de laquelle sont logés tout ou partie des composants, dont notamment le module de communication radiofréquence, et/ou le module de commande et/ou le système de distribution et/ou le réservoir et/ou la source d’alimentation électrique. En particulier, c’est le logement du système de nettoyage qui est situé en regard de l’antenne de télécommunication. Cette configuration est particulièrement avantageuse, car elle permet, en plaçant l’appareil de télécommunication portatif dans le logement, de rendre possible une interaction entre ledit appareil de télécommunication portatif et l’antenne de télécommunication de la borne de distribution. Cette configuration avantageuse permet ainsi de faciliter l’utilisation de la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention ; [29] - the distribution terminal comprises a casing housing the tank, the distribution system and the control module, the cleaning system being located opposite the telecommunications antenna. The housing forms an envelope exterior of any shape, according to the desired uses, and inside which are housed all or part of the components, including in particular the radiofrequency communication module, and/or the control module and/or the distribution system and/or tank and/or electrical power source. In particular, it is the housing of the cleaning system which is located opposite the telecommunications antenna. This configuration is particularly advantageous, because it makes it possible, by placing the portable telecommunications device in the housing, to make possible an interaction between said portable telecommunications device and the telecommunications antenna of the distribution terminal. This advantageous configuration thus facilitates the use of the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention;
[30] - une paroi formant le carter de la borne de distribution est située dans une position intermédiaire entre le logement du système de nettoyage et l’antenne de télécommunication. En d’autres termes, le logement du système de désinfection est situé à l’extérieur du carter de la borne de distribution. En particulier, le système de désinfection est préférentiellement situé sur un côté latéral de la borne de distribution, relativement à la tête de distribution de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante ; [30] - a wall forming the casing of the distribution terminal is located in an intermediate position between the housing of the cleaning system and the telecommunications antenna. In other words, the housing of the disinfection system is located outside the casing of the distribution terminal. In particular, the disinfection system is preferably located on a lateral side of the dispensing terminal, relative to the head for dispensing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
[31 ] - le logement du système de désinfection a des formes et des dimensions telles qu’il est possible d’insérer l’appareil de télécommunication portatif dans le logement, de sorte qu’une face d’affichage de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif comportant un écran ou une face opposée à la face d’affichage étant parallèle à ou en appui contre une face du carter de la borne de distribution ; [31] - the housing of the disinfection system has shapes and dimensions such that it is possible to insert the portable telecommunication device into the housing, so that a display face of the telecommunication device portable comprising a screen or a face opposite the display face being parallel to or resting against a face of the casing of the distribution terminal;
[32] - l’au moins une antenne de télécommunication du module de communication radiofréquence comporte (i) une première antenne de télécommunication du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche située dans le carter de la borne de distribution, et (ii) une deuxième antenne de télécommunication du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche située dans le logement du système de nettoyage. Cette configuration avantageuse permet de faciliter la communication entre la borne de distribution et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif logé dans le logement du système de désinfection. En effet, l’emplacement d’une antenne NF diffère d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif à l’autre ; et proposer au moins deux antennes de télécommunication sur la borne de distribution, dont une placée dans le logement du système de nettoyage permet d’optimiser l’établissement d’une telle communication ; [32] - the at least one telecommunications antenna of the radiofrequency communication module comprises (i) a first telecommunications antenna of the type of a near-field communication antenna located in the casing of the distribution terminal, and (ii ) a second telecommunications antenna of the type of a near-field communication antenna located in the housing of the cleaning system. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to facilitate communication between the distribution terminal and the portable telecommunications device housed in the housing of the disinfection system. Indeed, the location of an NF antenna differs from one portable telecommunications device to another; and providing at least two telecommunications antennas on the distribution terminal, one of which is placed in the housing of the cleaning system makes it possible to optimize the establishment of such communication;
[33] - la deuxième antenne de télécommunication est située sur une face du logement en regard du carter. Dans cette configuration avantageuse, les deux antennes de télécommunication se font face l’une à l’autre, de part et d’autre du logement dans lequel l’appareil de télécommunication portatif est destiné à être placé. En d’autres termes, lorsque l’appareil de télécommunication portatif est placé dans le logement du système de désinfection, la première et la deuxième antenne de télécommunication sont situées de part et d’autre de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif. Cette configuration permet de faciliter l’établissement d’une communication entre la borne de distribution et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif logé dans le logement du système de désinfection ; [33] - the second telecommunications antenna is located on one side of the housing opposite the casing. In this advantageous configuration, the two telecommunications antennas face each other, on either side of the housing in which the portable telecommunications device is intended to be placed. In other words, when the portable telecommunication device is placed in the housing of the disinfection system, the first and the second telecommunication antenna are located on either side of the portable telecommunication device. This configuration facilitates the establishment of communication between the distribution terminal and the portable telecommunications device housed in the housing of the disinfection system;
[34] - le système de nettoyage comporte une paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement ou de le fermer. Selon une première variante de réalisation, la paroi mobile comporte un verrou piloté par le module de commande, le verrou étant configuré pour prendre l’une des configurations suivantes : (i) une configuration déverrouillée dans laquelle la paroi mobile est mobile, et (ii) une configuration verrouillée dans laquelle la paroi mobile est bloquée, le logement du système de nettoyage étant fermé. Selon une deuxième variante de réalisation, la paroi mobile comporte un actionneur piloté par le module de commande, l’actionneur permettant de configurer la paroi mobile entre une configuration ouverte dans laquelle il est possible de déposer l’appareil de télécommunication mobile dans le logement du système de nettoyage, et une configuration fermée dans laquelle le logement est fermé ; [34] - the cleaning system comprises a movable wall allowing access to the housing or closing it. According to a first variant embodiment, the movable wall comprises a lock controlled by the control module, the lock being configured to assume one of the following configurations: (i) an unlocked configuration in which the movable wall is movable, and (ii ) a locked configuration in which the movable wall is blocked, the housing of the cleaning system being closed. According to a second variant embodiment, the movable wall comprises an actuator controlled by the control module, the actuator making it possible to configure the movable wall between an open configuration in which it is possible to place the mobile telecommunication device in the housing of the cleaning system, and a closed configuration in which the housing is closed;
[35] - la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention comprend un capteur de proximité relié électriquement au module de commande, le capteur de proximité étant configuré pour permettre l’activation du système de distribution lorsqu’un utilisateur de la borne de distribution approche ses mains à proximité de ladite borne de distribution. Dans le cas où le logement du système de désinfection est accessible via une porte mobile pilotée ou dont un verrou est piloté, alors le capteur de proximité est configuré pour piloter l’ouverture de la porte mobile ou le déverrouillage du verrou. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, le capteur de proximité prend la forme d’un capteur infra-rouge, d’un capteur à ultrasons, d’un capteur capacitif. Cette configuration avantageuse permet ains de détecter lorsque l’utilisateur de la borne de distribution est à proximité immédiate de celle-ci - et plus particulièrement à proximité de la tête de distribution - et qu’il est alors possible de délivrer la dose demandée de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante ; [35] - the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention comprises a proximity sensor electrically connected to the control module, the proximity sensor being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system when a user of the terminal distribution approach his hands close to said distribution terminal. In the case where the housing of the disinfection system is accessible via a controlled movable door or of which a lock is controlled, then the proximity sensor is configured to control the opening of the movable door or the unlocking of the lock. By way of non-limiting examples, the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to detect when the user of the dispensing terminal is in close proximity to it - and more particularly close to the dispensing head - and it is then possible to deliver the requested dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
[36] - l’au moins une source germinicide génère un flux lumineux de longueur d’onde comprise entre 200 nm et 300 nm, préférentiellement comprise entre 255 nm et 280 nm. D’une manière plus générale, le flux lumineux généré par l’au moins une source germinicide est situé au moins en partie dans le domaine spectral des UV-C. préférentiellement, le flux lumineux généré par l’au moins une source germinicide est situé intégralement dans le domaine spectral des UV-C ; [37] - chaque au moins une source germinicide est du type d’une diode électroluminescente ; [36] - the at least one germicidal source generates a light flux with a wavelength between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm. More generally, the luminous flux generated by the at least one germicidal source is located at least partly in the UV-C spectral range. preferentially, the light flux generated by the at least one germicidal source is located entirely in the UV-C spectral range; [37] - each at least one germicidal source is of the light-emitting diode type;
[38] - chaque au moins une source germinicide sont configurées pour générer une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2000 et 8000 pW s / cm2 à l’intérieur du logement. Alternativement, toutes les sources germinicides sont configurées pour générer, ensemble, une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8 000 pW s / cm2 à l’intérieur du logement. [38] - each at least one germicidal source are configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing. Alternatively, all the germicidal sources are configured to generate, together, an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing.
[39] Selon un deuxième aspect de l’invention, il est proposé un procédé de contrôle d’une borne de distribution selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes à l’aide d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif, le procédé de contrôle comportant les étapes suivantes : [39] According to a second aspect of the invention, there is proposed a method for controlling a distribution terminal according to any one of the preceding claims using a portable telecommunications device, the control method comprising the following steps:
[40] - une étape d’appairage de la borne de distribution avec l’appareil de télécommunication portatif placé dans le logement du système de nettoyage de ladite borne de distribution ; [40] - a step of pairing the distribution terminal with the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing of the cleaning system of said distribution terminal;
[41] - une étape de distribution d’une dose de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution ; [41] - a step of dispensing a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution via the dispensing terminal;
[42] - une étape de désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif. [42] - a stage of disinfection of the portable telecommunication device.
[43] [43]
[44] [44]
[45] Le procédé de contrôle de la borne de distribution permet ainsi de commander la distribution d’une dose de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution à l’aide de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif, tout en autorisant sa désinfection à l’aide du système de désinfection de la borne de distribution. L’appareil de télécommunication portatif est préférentiellement équipé d’une application mobile spécialement développée et qui permet d’accéder - outre aux fonctionnalités de déblocage des bornes de distributions - à des services et informations d’utilité publique relatives à des stratégies sanitaires collectives. De manière plus spécifique, un tel appareil de télécommunication portatif, lorsqu’il est situé à proximité d’une borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention, est en mesure de transmettre de manière sans fil son identifiant à la borne de distribution. [46] Par « proximité », on comprend que le porteur de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif est situé à une distance telle de la borne de distribution, qu’il est alors possible pour ledit utilisateur d’utiliser la borne de distribution immédiatement ou dans les prochaines secondes. En d’autres termes, la notion de proximité est entendue au regard des capacité de télécommunication de la borne de distribution d’une part, et de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif d’autre part : l’appareil de télécommunication est entendu comme étant situé à proximité de la borne de distribution lorsque la distance les séparant est comprise entre moins de 1 cm et 50 m. [45] The method for controlling the distribution terminal thus makes it possible to control the distribution of a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution terminal using the portable telecommunications device, while authorizing its disinfection using the distribution terminal's disinfection system. The portable telecommunication device is preferably equipped with a specially developed mobile application which provides access - in addition to the functionalities for unlocking the distribution terminals - to services and information of public utility relating to collective health strategies. More specifically, such a portable telecommunication device, when it is located close to a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention, is able to wirelessly transmit its identifier to the distribution terminal . [46] "Proximity" means that the wearer of the portable telecommunications device is located at such a distance from the distribution terminal that it is then possible for said user to use the distribution terminal immediately or in the next few seconds. In other words, the notion of proximity is understood with regard to the telecommunications capacities of the distribution terminal on the one hand, and of the portable telecommunications device on the other hand: the telecommunications device is understood as being located near the distribution terminal when the distance separating them is between less than 1 cm and 50 m.
[47] D’une manière particulièrement intéressante, lorsque l’appareil de télécommunication portatif est situé dans le logement du système de désinfection, alors il est situé à proximité de la borne de distribution et permet de réaliser l’appairage et la distribution de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. [47] In a particularly interesting way, when the portable telecommunications device is located in the housing of the disinfection system, then it is located close to the distribution terminal and allows pairing and distribution of the cleaning solution and/or disinfectant.
[48] Durant l’étape d’appairage, l’appareil de télécommunication transmet à la borne de distribution - via son module de télécommunication - un identifiant qui est ensuite comparé à une valeur de référence. A la suite de cette comparaison, si l’identifiant est déclaré valide, alors la distribution de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante est autorisée, ainsi que la désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif. Les étapes correspondantes sont alors réalisées par la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention. A contrario, si, à la suite de cette comparaison, si l’identifiant est déclaré valide, alors la distribution de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et la désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif ne sont pas autorisés. [49] Comme évoqué précédemment, l’étape de distribution permet de délivrer une dose prédéterminée de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à l’utilisateur qui en a fait la demande via son appareil de télécommunication portatif. L’étape de distribution comporte ainsi une étape d’actionnement de la pompe du système de distribution pendant une durée prédéterminée afin de faire circuler dans le système de distribution - et en direction de la tête de distribution de la borne de distribution - un volume prédéfini de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Lorsque la durée prédéterminée est achevée, la pompe est désactivée de manière à stopper l’écoulement de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la tête de distribution. [50] Bien entendu, au sens de l’invention, un appareil de télécommunication portatif est n’importe quel objet connecté comportant des moyens de télécommunication sans fil et interactifs avec d’autres objets connectés, et notamment les bornes de distribution conformes au premier aspect de l’invention. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, un tel appareil de télécommunication portatif peut être un téléphone mobile, une montre connectée ou n’importe quel accessoire connecté à un téléphone mobile, une tablette, un ordinateur portable... [48] During the pairing step, the telecommunications device transmits to the distribution terminal - via its telecommunications module - an identifier which is then compared to a reference value. Following this comparison, if the identifier is declared valid, then the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is authorized, as well as the disinfection of the portable telecommunication device. The corresponding steps are then performed by the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention. Conversely, if, following this comparison, if the identifier is declared valid, then the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and the disinfection of the portable telecommunication device are not authorized. [49] As mentioned above, the distribution step makes it possible to deliver a predetermined dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to the user who has requested it via his portable telecommunications device. The dispensing step thus comprises a step of actuating the pump of the dispensing system for a predetermined duration in order to circulate in the dispensing system - and in the direction of the dispensing head of the dispensing terminal - a predefined volume cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. When the predetermined duration is completed, the pump is deactivated so as to stop the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution through the dispensing head. [50] Of course, within the meaning of the invention, a portable telecommunications device is any connected object comprising wireless telecommunications means that are interactive with other connected objects, and in particular the distribution terminals in accordance with the first aspect of the invention. By way of non-limiting examples, such a portable telecommunication device can be a mobile phone, a connected watch or any accessory connected to a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop computer, etc.
[51 ] Ainsi, le procédé de contrôle conforme au deuxième aspect de l’invention permet de piloter à distance une borne de distribution de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et sans interactions physiques avec elle. Il est ainsi possible de commander une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et de nettoyer l’appareil de télécommunication portatif sans toucher la moindre interface de la borne de distribution. Le procédé de contrôle permet ainsi de limiter la propagation de virus et de contaminants dans des lieux - publics ou privés - dans lesquels de telles bornes de distribution seraient implantées. [52] Le procédé de contrôle conforme au deuxième aspect de l’invention comprend avantageusement au moins un des perfectionnements ci-dessous, les caractéristiques techniques formant ces perfectionnements pouvant être prises seules ou en combinaison : [51] Thus, the control method in accordance with the second aspect of the invention makes it possible to remotely control a terminal for the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and without physical interactions with it. It is thus possible to order a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to clean the portable telecommunication device without touching any interface of the distribution terminal. The control method thus makes it possible to limit the spread of viruses and contaminants in places - public or private - in which such distribution terminals would be installed. [52] The control method in accordance with the second aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:
[53] - l’étape de désinfection comporte une étape d’émission d’au moins un flash lumineux par l’au moins une source germinicide, de sorte à délivrer sur l’appareil de télécommunication portatif placé dans le logement au moins une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8000 pW s / cm2. Cette configuration avantageuse permet d’éliminer 90% des bactéries et virus présents sur l’appareil de télécommunication portatif ; [53] - the disinfection step comprises a step of emitting at least one light flash by the at least one germicidal source, so as to deliver to the portable telecommunications device placed in the housing at least one dose irradiation between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 . This advantageous configuration allows to eliminate 90% of the bacteria and viruses present on the portable telecommunication device;
[54] - l’étape de désinfection est réalisée postérieurement à l’étape d’appairage. Cette configuration avantageuse permet d’autoriser la désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif uniquement si celui-ci a été reconnu par la borne de distribution ; [54] - the disinfection step is carried out after the pairing step. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to authorize the disinfection of the portable telecommunication device only if it has been recognized by the distribution terminal;
[55] - selon une première alternative, l’étape de désinfection est réalisée avant l’étape de distribution de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution. Selon une deuxième alternative, l’étape de désinfection est réalisée après l’étape de distribution de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution. Selon une troisième alternative, l’étape de désinfection et l’étape de distribution de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution sont réalisées simultanément ; [55] - according to a first alternative, the disinfection step is carried out before the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal. According to a second alternative, the disinfection step is carried out after the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal. According to a third alternative, the disinfection step and the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal are carried out simultaneously;
[56] - le procédé comporte (i) une étape d’ouverture de la paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement du système de nettoyage, l’étape d’ouverture de la paroi mobile étant antérieure à l’étape d’appairage, et (ii) une étape de fermeture de la paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement du système de nettoyage, l’étape de fermeture de la paroi mobile étant postérieure à l’étape de distribution de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et à l’étape de désinfection de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif. Cette configuration avantageuse permet d’éviter l’insertion d’objets indésirables dans le logement du système de désinfection, et il permet aussi de protéger un utilisateur de la borne de distribution des rayonnements ultraviolets émis par l’au moins une source germinicide ; [56] - the method comprises (i) a step of opening the movable wall allowing access to the housing of the cleaning system, the step of opening the movable wall being prior to the pairing step, and (ii) a step of closing the movable wall allowing access to the housing of the cleaning system, the step of closing the movable wall being subsequent to the step of dispensing the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and in the step of disinfecting the portable telecommunications device. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to avoid the insertion of undesirable objects into the housing of the disinfection system, and it also makes it possible to protect a user of the distribution terminal from the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the at least one germicidal source;
[57] - selon une première variante de réalisation, l’étape d’appairage comporte l’établissement d’une liaison Bluetooth entre l’appareil de télécommunication portatif et le module de communication radiofréquence de la borne de distribution. Par liaison Bluetooth, on comprend l’établissement d’un signal radio à très hautes fréquences comprises entre 2.4 et 2.485 GHz, tel que défini dans la norme IEEE802.15.1. Eventuellement, la liaison est du type Bluetooth basse consommation (BLE, acronyme anglais signifiant Bluetooth Low Energy). Cette première variante permet avantageusement d’établir une communication bidirectionnelle sur de plus grandes distances, typiquement inférieures à 100m. Selon une deuxième variante de réalisation, l’étape d’identification comporte rétablissement d’une liaison en champ proche entre l’appareil de télécommunication portatif et le module de communication radiofréquence de la borne de distribution. Par liaison en champ proche, on comprend l’établissement d’une télécommunication sans fil à courte portée et à haute fréquence - typiquement égale à 13.56 MHz - telle que décrite dans la norme ISO/CEI 14443 pour la technologie NFC (acronyme anglais pour Near Field Communication). Cette seconde variante de réalisation permet d’établir une liaison plus sécurisée entre la borne de distribution et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif ; [57] - according to a first variant embodiment, the pairing step includes the establishment of a Bluetooth link between the portable telecommunications device and the radiofrequency communication module of the distribution terminal. By Bluetooth link, we understand the establishment of a radio signal at very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in the IEEE802.15.1 standard. Optionally, the connection is of the Bluetooth low consumption type (BLE, English acronym meaning Bluetooth Low Energy). This first variant advantageously makes it possible to establish two-way communication over greater distances, typically less than 100 m. According to a second variant embodiment, the identification step comprises reestablishment of a near-field link between the portable telecommunications device and the radio frequency communication module of the distribution terminal. By near-field link, we understand the establishment of a short-range, high-frequency wireless telecommunication - typically equal to 13.56 MHz - as described in the ISO/IEC 14443 standard for NFC technology (English acronym for Near Field Communication). This second variant embodiment makes it possible to establish a more secure connection between the distribution terminal and the portable telecommunication device;
[58] - l’étape de distribution comporte une étape d’activation de la pompe du système de distribution de la borne de distribution pendant une durée prédéterminée afin de délivrer un volume prédéterminé de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. En particulier, un volume de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante distribué pendant l’étape de distribution et correspondant à une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante est compris entre 0.5 ml et 2 ml. Préférentiellement, le volume d’une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante est égal ou sensiblement égal à 1 ml. [58] - the distribution step includes a step of activating the pump of the distribution system of the distribution terminal for a predetermined time in order to deliver a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. In particular, a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution distributed during the distribution step and corresponding to a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is between 0.5 ml and 2 ml. Preferably, the volume of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution is equal or substantially equal to 1 ml.
[59] Des modes de réalisation variés de l’invention sont prévus, intégrant selon l’ensemble de leurs combinaisons possibles les différentes caractéristiques optionnelles exposées ici. Description des figures [59] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, integrating, according to all of their possible combinations, the various optional features set out here. Description of figures
[60] D’autres caractéristiques et avantages de l’invention apparaîtront encore au travers de la description qui suit d’une part, et de plusieurs exemples de réalisation donnés à titre indicatif et non limitatif en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés d’autre part, sur lesquels : [61] [Fig.1 ] illustre un premier exemple de réalisation d’une borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention ; [60] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent through the description which follows on the one hand, and several examples of embodiment given by way of indication and not limiting with reference to the appended schematic drawings on the other hand. , on which: [61] [Fig.1] illustrates a first embodiment of a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention;
[62] [Fig.2] illustre une vue en transparence de la borne de distribution de la FIGURE[62] [Fig.2] illustrates a transparent view of the distribution terminal of FIGURE
1 ; 1;
[63] [Fig.3] illustre un deuxième exemple de réalisation d’une borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention dont la face avant est ouverte pour accéder aux composants intérieurs logés dans la borne de distribution ; [64] [Fig.4] illustre la borne de distribution de la FIGURE 3 dans des conditions d’utilisation ; [63] [Fig.3] illustrates a second embodiment of a distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention whose front face is open to access the interior components housed in the distribution terminal; [64] [Fig.4] illustrates the distribution terminal of FIGURE 3 in use conditions;
[65] [Fig.5] illustre une vue schématique de l’architecture électronique de la borne de distribution conforme au premier aspect de l’invention ; [66] [Fig.6] illustre une vue synoptique du procédé de contrôle conforme au deuxième aspect de l’invention. [65] [Fig.5] illustrates a schematic view of the electronic architecture of the distribution terminal according to the first aspect of the invention; [66] [Fig.6] illustrates a synoptic view of the control method according to the second aspect of the invention.
[67] Bien entendu, les caractéristiques, les variantes et les différentes formes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent être associées les unes avec les autres, selon diverses combinaisons, dans la mesure où elles ne sont pas incompatibles ou exclusives les unes des autres. On pourra notamment imaginer des variantes de l’invention ne comprenant qu’une sélection de caractéristiques décrites par la suite de manière isolées des autres caractéristiques décrites, si cette sélection de caractéristiques est suffisante pour conférer un avantage technique ou pour différencier l’invention par rapport à l’état de la technique antérieur. [68] En particulier toutes les variantes et tous les modes de réalisation décrits sont combinables entre eux si rien ne s’oppose à cette combinaison sur le plan technique. [67] Of course, the features, variants and different embodiments of the invention may be associated with each other, in various combinations, insofar as they are not mutually exclusive or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be imagined comprising only a selection of characteristics described below in isolation from the other characteristics described, if this selection of characteristics is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from to the state of the prior art. [68] In particular, all the variants and all the embodiments described can be combined with each other if nothing prevents this combination from a technical point of view.
[69] Sur les figures, les éléments communs à plusieurs figures conservent la même référence. [69] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.
Description détaillée de l’invention [70] En référence aux FIGURES 1 , 2, 3, 4 et 5, il est décrit une borne de distributionDetailed description of the invention [70] With reference to FIGURES 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, a distribution terminal is described
1 conforme au premier aspect de l’invention et permettant de distribuer une quantité prédéterminée de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante de manière contrôlée. Les FIGURES 1 et 2 illustrent un premier exemple de réalisation de la borne de distribution 1 selon l’invention ; et les FIGURES 3 et 4 illustrent un deuxième exemple de réalisation de la borne de distribution 1 selon l’invention. De manière particulièrement avantageuse, la borne de distribution 1 est pilotée à distance par un appareil de télécommunication portatif non visible sur les FIGURES 1 à 4. La FIGURE 3 illustre une vue schématique d’un système électronique 2 de ladite borne de distribution 1. [71 ] Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, la borne de distribution 1 prend la forme d’un totem, la borne de distribution 1 comportant une embase 14 lui permettant d’être posée sur le sol et d’y demeurer en station verticale. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, la borne de distribution 1 est destinée à être fixée définitivement ou temporairement à un support vertical, tel qu’un mur par exemple, via des moyens de fixations situés sur une face arrière 102 de la borne de distribution. Alternativement, la borne de distribution 1 illustrée sur les FIGURES 3 et 4 peut être fixée sur un pied non représenté afin d’être disposée à même le sol. 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention and making it possible to dispense a predetermined quantity of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution in a controlled manner. FIGURES 1 and 2 illustrate a first embodiment of the distribution terminal 1 according to the invention; and FIGURES 3 and 4 illustrate a second embodiment of the distribution terminal 1 according to the invention. Particularly advantageously, the distribution terminal 1 is remotely controlled by a portable telecommunication device not visible in FIGURES 1 to 4. FIGURE 3 illustrates a schematic view of an electronic system 2 of said distribution terminal 1. [ 71] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the distribution terminal 1 takes the form of a totem, the distribution terminal 1 comprising a base 14 allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain upright there. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the distribution terminal 1 is intended to be fixed permanently or temporarily to a vertical support, such as a wall for example, via fixing means located on a rear face. 102 of the distribution terminal. Alternatively, the distribution terminal 1 illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4 can be fixed on a foot, not shown, in order to be placed on the floor.
[72] La borne de distribution 1 selon l’invention est délimitée par un carter 10 formant une enveloppe extérieure et à l’intérieur de laquelle sont logés tout ou partie des composants de la borne de distribution 1. En particulier, le carter 10 loge au moins les composants suivants de la borne de distribution 1 : [72] The distribution terminal 1 according to the invention is delimited by a housing 10 forming an outer casing and inside which are housed all or part of the components of the distribution terminal 1. In particular, the housing 10 houses at least the following components of distribution terminal 1:
[73] - un réservoir 3 permettant de loger la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante ; [73] - a reservoir 3 for housing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
[74] - un système de distribution 4 de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante ; [74] - a distribution system 4 for the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
[75] - un système électronique 2 permettant de piloter le fonctionnement de la borne de distribution 1 , le système électronique 2 comportant un module de commande 2C configuré pour piloter le système de distribution 4, un module de communication radiofréquence 2B configuré pour permettre une communication bidirectionnelle sans fil entre la borne de distribution 1 et un appareil de télécommunication portatif, un module d’alimentation électrique 2A de la borne de distribution 1. [75] - an electronic system 2 for controlling the operation of the distribution terminal 1, the electronic system 2 comprising a control module 2C configured to control the distribution system 4, a radiofrequency communication module 2B configured to allow communication two-way wireless between distribution terminal 1 and a portable telecommunications device, a 2A power supply module of distribution terminal 1.
[76] Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 a une forme longitudinale verticale, et comporte une partie supérieure 11 , une partie inférieure 13 et une partie intermédiaire 12. La partie inférieure 13 du carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 a une forme parallélépipédique ou cylindrique. La partie intermédiaire 12 du carter 10 est située dans le prolongement de la partie inférieure 13. La partie intermédiaire 12 du carter 10 a une forme parallélépipédique ou cylindrique. [76] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the housing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 has a vertical longitudinal shape, and comprises an upper part 11, a lower part 13 and an intermediate part 12. lower part 13 of casing 10 of distribution terminal 1 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape. The intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 is located in the extension of the lower part 13. The intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape.
[77] Afin de limiter une emprise au sol de la borne de distribution 10, une première dimension latérale L1 du carter 10 est comprise entre 400 mm et 600 mm. Préférentiellement, la première dimension latérale L1 du carter 10 est égale à 550 mm. La première dimension latérale L1 est mesurée entre deux faces latérales 101 du carter 10. Une deuxième dimension latérale L2 du carter 10 est comprise entre 300 mm et 500 mm. Préférentiellement, la deuxième dimension latérale L2 du carter 10 est égale à 400 mm. Une hauteur L3 de la borne de distribution 1 est avantageusement comprise entre 1200 mm et 1800 mm afin de faciliter son usage par un utilisateur lui faisant face, debout. Préférentiellement, une hauteur totale de la borne de distribution 1 est égale à 1600 mm. [78] Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, la partie inférieure[77] In order to limit a footprint of the distribution terminal 10, a first lateral dimension L1 of the housing 10 is between 400 mm and 600 mm. Preferably, the first lateral dimension L1 of the casing 10 is equal to 550 mm. The first lateral dimension L1 is measured between two lateral faces 101 of the casing 10. A second lateral dimension L2 of the casing 10 is between 300 mm and 500 mm. Preferably, the second lateral dimension L2 of the housing 10 is equal to 400 mm. A height L3 of the distribution terminal 1 is advantageously between 1200 mm and 1800 mm in order to facilitate its use by a user facing it, standing. Preferably, a total height of the distribution terminal 1 is equal to 1600 mm. [78] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the lower part
13 du carter 10 de la borne de distribution loge le réservoir 3 et le système électronique 2 dans un logement 131 spécifique. Le logement 131 de la partie inférieure 13 du carter 10 est rendu accessible, notamment pour des opérations de maintenance et/ou de remplissage du réservoir 3, par l’intermédiaire d’une trappe 132 amovible ou pivotante, fermée par un organe de verrouillage 133 du type d’une serrure. 13 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal houses the tank 3 and the electronic system 2 in a specific housing 131. The housing 131 of the lower part 13 of the casing 10 is made accessible, in particular for maintenance and/or filling operations of the tank 3, by means of a removable or pivoting hatch 132, closed by a locking member 133 of the type of a lock.
[79] La partie intermédiaire 12 du carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 comporte une cavité 122 à l’intérieure de laquelle un utilisateur de la borne de distribution 1 peut introduire ses mains pour recevoir la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. la cavité est avantageusement située à une hauteur comprise entre 1000 mm et 1300 mm du sol et/ou de l’embase 14. [79] The intermediate part 12 of the casing 10 of the dispensing terminal 1 comprises a cavity 122 inside which a user of the dispensing terminal 1 can introduce his hands to receive the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. the cavity is advantageously located at a height of between 1000 mm and 1300 mm from the ground and/or from the base 14.
[80] Dans sa partie supérieure 11 , le carter 10 comporte une partie en biseau : une face frontale 110 du carter 10 est inclinée, de sorte que la deuxième dimensions latérale L2 du carter 10 est décroissante au fur et à mesure qu’on se rapproche d’une extrémité verticale supérieure de la borne de distribution 1. Enfin, la partie supérieure 11 de la borne de distribution 1 loge un dispositif de communication visuelle 111 permettant d’expliquer son fonctionnement et/ou de réaliser des campagnes de sensibilisation sanitaires et/ou de diffuser des publicités. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le dispositif de communication visuelle prend la forme d’un écran intégré afin de permettre une communication interactive avec les utilisateurs. L’écran est préférentiellement du type d’un écran à cristaux liquides (LCD) ou d’un écran à diodes électroluminescentes (LED) ou d’un écran à diodes électroluminescentes organiques (OLED) par exemple. [81] Dans l’un ou l’autre de ses exemples de réalisation, le carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 peut être formé de tous matériaux le rendant compatible pour une intégration dans le paysage public et le rendant résistant à un usage intensif et/ou aux intempéries. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, le carter 10 peut être formé en tout ou partie de matériaux plastiques ou métalliques. [80] In its upper part 11, the housing 10 has a bevelled part: a front face 110 of the housing 10 is inclined, so that the second lateral dimensions L2 of the housing 10 decreases as one closer to an upper vertical end of the distribution terminal 1. Finally, the upper part 11 of the distribution terminal 1 houses a visual communication device 111 making it possible to explain its operation and/or to carry out health awareness campaigns and /or to broadcast advertisements. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the visual communication device takes the form of an integrated screen in order to allow interactive communication with the users. The screen is preferably of the type of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) or a light-emitting diode (LED) screen or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen for example. [81] In one or other of its exemplary embodiments, the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 can be formed of any material making it compatible for integration into the public landscape and making it resistant to intensive use. and or to bad weather. By way of non-limiting examples, the casing 10 can be formed entirely or partly from plastic or metallic materials.
[82] Dans la borne de distribution 1 conforme au premier aspect de l’invention, le système de distribution 4 permet de délivrer une dose prédéterminée de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à un utilisateur de la borne de distribution 1. Le système de distribution 4 comporte une tête de distribution 121 en communication fluidique avec le réservoir 3 par l’intermédiaire d’au moins un tuyau de distribution 42, et une pompe configurée pour régler un débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante circulant dans le tuyau de distribution. [82] In the distribution terminal 1 according to the first aspect of the invention, the distribution system 4 makes it possible to deliver a predetermined dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a user of the distribution terminal 1. The distribution system 4 comprises a dispensing head 121 in fluid communication with reservoir 3 via at least one dispensing pipe 42, and a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the dispensing pipe.
[83] Les tuyaux de distribution 42 permettent de mettre en communication fluidique le réservoir 3 et la tête de distribution 121 afin de permettre un acheminement de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante vers la tête de distribution 121. De manière avantageuse, les tuyaux de distribution 42 du système de distribution 42 sont couplés de manière hermétique au réservoir 3 et à la tête de distribution 121. [83] The distribution pipes 42 make it possible to put the reservoir 3 and the distribution head 121 in fluid communication in order to allow the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to be routed to the distribution head 121. Advantageously, the distribution pipes distribution 42 of the distribution system 42 are hermetically coupled to the reservoir 3 and to the distribution head 121.
[84] Le réservoir 3 prend la forme d’un récipient fermé configuré pour pouvoir loger un volume prédéterminé de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Le volume du réservoir est préférentiellement compris entre 0,5 litres et 10 litres. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le réservoir est préférentiellement logé dans la partie inférieure 13 de la borne de distribution 1 afin de favoriser sa tenue en station verticale et pour des raisons de simplicité de conception. Le réservoir 3 est en plastique ou métallique, et avantageusement rigide compte tenu des volumes importants pouvant être stockés dans le réservoir d’une telle borne de distribution 1. Complémentairement, le réservoir 3 est fermé de manière hermétique afin de limiter une évaporation de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, et afin de réduire les risques d’inflammation. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, le réservoir 3 est logé dans le carter 10, en arrière de la face avant 103 et au dessus de la tête de distribution 121. Le réservoir 3 d’une borne de distribution 1 selon le deuxième exemple de réalisation présente un volume plus petit que celui de la borne de distribution selon le premier exemple de réalisation. Le réservoir de la borne de distribution 1 du deuxième exemple de réalisation est avantageusement fait d’une poche en plastique souple afin de se loger plus facilement dans le carter 10. [85] Le système de distribution 4 permet de faire circuler la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante depuis le réservoir 3 en direction de la tête de distribution 121 , tout en contrôlant le débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. La régulation de débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante circulant dans le système de distribution 4 est assuré par la pompe pilotée par le module de commande 2C de la borne de distribution 1. La pompe du système de distribution 4 est pilotée par le module de commande 2C du système électronique 2 de manière à régler le débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante à une valeur nominale - non nulle - durant une durée prédéterminée correspondant à la livraison d’un volume nominal prédéterminé de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la tête de distribution 121. Lorsque le volume nominal est atteint, le module de commande 2C pilote la pompe de manière à stopper l’écoulement de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la tête de distribution 121 . [84] Reservoir 3 takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the tank is preferably housed in the lower part 13 of the distribution terminal 1 in order to promote its holding in a vertical station and for reasons of simplicity of design. Reservoir 3 is made of plastic or metal, and advantageously rigid given the large volumes that can be stored in the reservoir of such a distribution terminal 1. Additionally, reservoir 3 is hermetically sealed in order to limit evaporation of the solution cleaning and/or disinfecting, and to reduce the risk of inflammation. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, reservoir 3 is housed in casing 10, behind front face 103 and above dispensing head 121. Reservoir 3 of a dispensing terminal 1 according to the second embodiment has a smaller volume than that of the distribution terminal according to the first embodiment. The reservoir of the distribution terminal 1 of the second embodiment is advantageously made of a flexible plastic bag in order to be housed more easily in the casing 10. [85] The distribution system 4 makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the tank 3 in the direction of the distribution head 121, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The regulation of the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system 4 is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module 2C of the distribution terminal 1. The pump of the distribution system 4 is controlled by the control module 2C control of the electronic system 2 so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a nominal value - not zero - for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution head 121. When the nominal volume is reached, the control module 2C controls the pump so as to stop the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution through the distribution head 121 .
[86] La tête de distribution 121 du système de distribution 4 est logée au niveau de la cavité 122 de la partie intermédiaire 12 du carter 10. Plus précisément, dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, la tête de distribution 121 est logée au niveau d’une paroi supérieure de la cavité 121 , de sorte que la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante puisse tomber dans la cavité par simple effet de la gravité. Cette configuration avantageuse permet notamment de pouvoir récupérer dans un bac de récupération 5 un excédent de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante qui n’aurait pas été utilisé par l’utilisateur de la borne de distribution 1. A cet effet, la cavité 122 comporte, au niveau de sa paroi inférieure opposée à la tête de distribution 121 , une grille d’écoulement et un conduit de récupération couplé fluidiquement au bac de récupération. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustrée sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, la tête de distribution 121 est située au niveau d’une face inférieure 104 du carter 10. [86] The dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4 is housed at the level of the cavity 122 of the intermediate part 12 of the housing 10. More specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the head of distribution 121 is housed at an upper wall of the cavity 121, so that the cleaning solution and / or disinfectant can fall into the cavity by simple effect of gravity. This advantageous configuration makes it possible in particular to be able to recover in a recovery tank 5 a surplus of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution which would not have been used by the user of the distribution terminal 1. For this purpose, the cavity 122 comprises, at its lower wall opposite the dispensing head 121, a flow grid and a recovery duct fluidly coupled to the recovery tank. In the example embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the dispensing head 121 is located at the level of a lower face 104 of the casing 10.
[87] La tête de distribution 121 comporte un ou plusieurs buses de distribution 1211 configurées pour libérer la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et pour permettre à un utilisateur de la borne de distribution 1 de récupérer ladite solution et de l’appliquer notamment sur ses mains par exemple. En fonction des effets et usages recherchés, la ou les buses de distribution 1211 formant la tête de distribution 121 sont configurée pour pulvériser la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante sous forme de gouttelettes ou sous la forme d’un jet. [88] Eventuellement, le système de distribution 4 comporte aussi un capteur configuré pour mesurer un volume de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante logé dans le réservoir 3. Le capteur permet ainsi de déterminer si le volume restant de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante passe sous une valeur seuil nécessitant la programmation d’une opération de maintenance ou de remplissage de la borne de distribution 1. [87] The dispensing head 121 comprises one or more dispensing nozzles 1211 configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal 1 to recover said solution and apply it in particular to his or her hands for example. Depending on the desired effects and uses, the dispensing nozzle(s) 1211 forming the dispensing head 121 are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet. [88] Optionally, the dispensing system 4 also includes a sensor configured to measure a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution housed in the tank 3. The sensor thus makes it possible to determine whether the remaining volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution passes below a threshold value requiring the programming of a maintenance or filling operation for distribution terminal 1.
[89] Le système de distribution 4 peut aussi comporter un capteur de proximité 1212 relié électriquement au module de commande 2C, le capteur de proximité 1212 étant configuré pour permettre l’activation du système de distribution 4 lorsqu’un utilisateur de la borne de distribution 1 approche ses mains à proximité de ladite borne de distribution 1, et notamment à proximité de la tête de distribution 121. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, le capteur de proximité prend la forme d’un capteur infra-rouge, d’un capteur à ultrasons, d’un capteur capacitif. [89] The distribution system 4 may also include a proximity sensor 1212 electrically connected to the control module 2C, the proximity sensor 1212 being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system 4 when a user of the distribution terminal 1 approaches his hands close to said dispensing terminal 1, and in particular close to the dispensing head 121. By way of non-limiting examples, the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, a ultrasonic sensor, capacitive sensor.
[90] De manière préférentielle mais non limitative, la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante délivrée par la borne de distribution 1 conforme au premier aspect de l’invention est du type d’une solution hydroalcoolique ou d’une solution contenant un savon. Par ailleurs, la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante est délivrée par la tête de distribution 121 via des doses d’un volume prédéterminé et dans un état liquide, d’un gel, d’une mousse ou d’une nébulisation par exemple. [91] Conformément à l’invention, la borne de distribution 1 comporte en outre un système de désinfection 5 de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL. Un tel système de désinfection 5 comporte : [90] In a preferential but non-limiting manner, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the distribution terminal 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered by the dispensing head 121 via doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example. [91] In accordance with the invention, the distribution terminal 1 further comprises a disinfection system 5 of the portable telecommunications device UL. Such a disinfection system 5 comprises:
[92] - un logement 51 configuré pour pouvoir loger l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL ; [93] - au moins une source lumineuse - dite source germinicide 53 - configurée pour générer un rayonnement ultraviolet dans le logement 51 . [92] - a housing 51 configured to be able to house the UL portable telecommunication device; [93] - at least one light source - called germicidal source 53 - configured to generate ultraviolet radiation in the housing 51 .
[94] Un tel système de désinfection 5 permet ainsi de pouvoir désinfecter l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL de manière concomitante à la délivrance de la dose de solution de nettoyage et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution 1 . La désinfection est assurée par l’exposition de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL à un ou plusieurs rayonnement(s) ultraviolet UV pendant une durée prédéterminée et selon une intensité prédéterminée. Ces rayonnements sont représentés de manière schématique par une flèche sur les FIGURES 1 à 4. Ils sont générés par la ou les sources germinicides 53 présentes dans le logement 51 et qui permettent de « flasher » l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL. [94] Such a disinfection system 5 thus makes it possible to be able to disinfect the portable telecommunications device UL concomitantly with the delivery of the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the dispensing terminal 1 . Disinfection is provided by exposing the UL portable telecommunications device to one or more UV ultraviolet radiation(s) for a predetermined time and at a predetermined intensity. These radiations are represented schematically by an arrow in FIGURES 1 to 4. They are generated by the germicidal source(s) 53 present in the housing 51 and which make it possible to "flash" the portable telecommunication device UL.
[95] Le logement 51 du système de désinfection 5 a des dimensions telles qu’il rend possible l’insertion d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif. Le logement du système de désinfection 5 a ainsi des formes et des dimensions telles qu’il est possible d’insérer l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL dans le logement 51 , de sorte qu’une face d’affichage de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL comportant un écran ou une face opposée à la face d’affichage étant parallèle à ou en appui contre une face latérale 101 du carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 et à partir de laquelle le système de désinfection 5 est situé. A titre d’exemples non limitatif, le logement 51 présente une hauteur H supérieure à 10 cm et avantageusement inférieure à 20 cm, une largeur L comprise entre 8 cm et 15 cm, et une épaisseur E comprise entre 1 cm et 3 cm. [96] Chaque au moins une source germinicide 53 est pilotée par le module de commande 2C de manière à commander l’émission du rayonnement lumineux dans le logement 51. Chaque au moins une source germinicide 53 est avantageusement du type d’une diode électroluminescente. [95] The housing 51 of the disinfection system 5 has dimensions such that it makes possible the insertion of a portable telecommunications device. The housing of the disinfection system 5 thus has shapes and dimensions such that it is possible to insert the portable telecommunication device UL into the housing 51, so that a display face of the telecommunication device portable UL comprising a screen or a face opposite the display face being parallel to or resting against a side face 101 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 and from which the disinfection system 5 is located. By way of non-limiting examples, the housing 51 has a height H greater than 10 cm and advantageously less than 20 cm, a width L of between 8 cm and 15 cm, and a thickness E of between 1 cm and 3 cm. [96] Each at least one germicidal source 53 is controlled by the control module 2C so as to control the emission of light radiation in the housing 51. Each at least one germicidal source 53 is advantageously of the type of a light-emitting diode.
[97] Dans l’exemple de réalisation visible sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le module de communication radiofréquence 2B comporte une seule antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b du type champ proche 25. Cette antenne de communication en champ proche 25 est située dans le carter 10, à proximité d’une face latérale 101 dudit carter, et au niveau du logement 51 du système de désinfection 5. En d’autres termes, le logement 51 du système de désinfection 5 est avantageusement situé en regard de l’antenne de communication en champs proche 25 de la borne de distribution 1 , de sorte à permettre l’établissement d’une communication en champ proche entre le module de communication radiofréquence 2B et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL situé dans le logement 51 . [97] In the exemplary embodiment visible in FIGURES 1 and 2, the radio frequency communication module 2B comprises a single telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b of the near field type 25. This near field communication antenna 25 is located in the housing 10, close to a side face 101 of said housing, and at the level of the housing 51 of the disinfection system 5. In other words, the housing 51 of the disinfection system 5 is advantageously located opposite the near-field communication antenna 25 of the distribution terminal 1, so as to allow the establishment of a near-field communication between the radio frequency communication module 2B and the portable telecommunication device UL located in the housing 51 .
[98] Complémentairement, dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le système de désinfection 5 comporte une seule source germinicide 53 située du côté du carter 10. [98] Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the disinfection system 5 comprises a single germicidal source 53 located on the side of the housing 10.
[99] La source germinicide 53 est configurée pour générer une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8 000 pW s / cm2 à l’intérieur du logement 51 , et le rayonnement ultraviolet UV produit par la source germinicide 53 présente une longueur d’onde comprise entre 200 nm et 300 nm, préférentiellement comprise entre 255 nm et 280 nm. [99] The germicidal source 53 is configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2,000 and 8,000 pW s / cm 2 inside the housing 51, and the UV ultraviolet radiation produced by germicidal source 53 has a wavelength of between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm.
[100] Dans l’exemple de réalisation visible sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, le module de communication radiofréquence 2B comporte : [100] In the example embodiment visible in FIGURES 3 and 4, the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises:
[101] - une première antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b est du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche 25a située dans le carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1 ; et [101] - a first telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is of the type of a near-field communication antenna 25a located in the housing 10 of the distribution terminal 1; and
[102] - une deuxième antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b est du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche 25b située dans le logement 51 du système de nettoyage 5. [102] - a second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is of the type of a near-field communication antenna 25b located in the housing 51 of the cleaning system 5.
[103] En particulier, la deuxième antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b est située sur une face 52 du logement 51 située en regard du carter 10. En particulier, face 52 du logement 5 sur laquelle est située la deuxième antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b de type champ proche 25b est une paroi latérale du logement 51 située en regard de la face latérale 101 du carter 10 de la borne de distribution 1. La face 52 du logement 51 est avantageusement parallèle à la face latérale 101 du carter 10. Ainsi, dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, les deux antennes de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b se font face l’une à l’autre, de part et d’autre du logement 51 dans lequel l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL est destiné à être placé. [103] In particular, the second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b is located on a face 52 of the housing 51 located opposite the housing 10. In particular, face 52 of the housing 5 on which the second antenna of telecommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b of the near field type 25b is a side wall of the housing 51 located opposite the side face 101 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1. The face 52 of the housing 51 is advantageously parallel to the face side 101 of the housing 10. Thus, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the two telecommunications antennas 23, 25, 25a, 25b face each other, on either side. another of the housing 51 in which the portable telecommunication device UL is intended to be placed.
[104] Complémentairement, dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, le système de désinfection 5 comporte deux sources germinicides 53. La première est située du côté du carter 10, l’autre est située sur une paroi opposée du logement 51 , du côté de la deuxième antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b, sur la face 52 du logement 5 située en regard du carter 10. Bien évidemment, dans le contexte de l’invention, le système de désinfection 5 pourrait comporter d’autres sources germinicides 53 réparties dans le logement 51 de manière à exposer toutes les faces de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL au rayonnement ultraviolet UV. [104] Additionally, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the disinfection system 5 comprises two germicidal sources 53. The first is located on the side of the housing 10, the other is located on an opposite wall of the housing 51, on the side of the second telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b, on the face 52 of the housing 5 located opposite the casing 10. Of course, in the context of the invention, the disinfection system 5 could include other germicidal sources 53 distributed in the housing 51 so as to expose all the faces of the portable telecommunication device UL to ultraviolet UV radiation.
[105] D’une manière générale, chaque source germinicide 53 est configurée pour générer une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2000 et 8000 pW s / cm2 à l’intérieur du logement 51, ou toutes les sources germinicides sont configurées pour générer, ensemble, une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8 000 pW s / cm2 à l’intérieur du logement 51 . [105] Generally, each germicidal source 53 is configured to generate an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s / cm 2 within of the housing 51, or all the germicidal sources are configured to generate, together, an irradiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 inside the housing 51 .
[106] Le rayonnement ultraviolet UV est produit par chaque source germinicide 53 et selon une longueur d’onde comprise entre 200 nm et 300 nm, préférentiellement comprise entre 255 nm et 280 nm. [106] Ultraviolet UV radiation is produced by each germicidal source 53 and at a wavelength between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm.
[107] En référence à la FIGURE 5, le système électronique 2 de la borne de distribution 1 conforme au premier aspect de l’invention va maintenant être décrit plus en détail. Le système électronique comporte le module d’alimentation électrique 2A, le module de communication radiofréquence 2B et le module de commande 2C. [107] With reference to FIGURE 5, the electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention will now be described in more detail. The electronic system consists of the power supply module 2A, the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C.
[108] Le module d’alimentation électrique 2A est configuré pour apporter l’énergie électrique nécessaire au fonctionnement du module de communication radiofréquence 2B et du module de commande 2C, via une source d’alimentation électrique 21. Selon une première variante de réalisation, le module d’alimentation électrique 2A comporte une source d’énergie électrique permettant à la borne de distribution 1 de fonctionner de manière autonome. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 3 et 4, la source d’énergie électrique prend la forme d’une batterie électrique, rechargeable ou non rechargeable. Dans l’exemple de réalisation illustré sur les FIGURES 1 et 2, le module d’alimentation électrique 2A prend la forme d’un organe de connexion électrique entre la borne de distribution 1 et un réseau électrique voisin. Dans cette variante de réalisation, la borne de distribution 1 ne loge pas de sources d’énergie électrique, et l’organe de connexion électrique permet de pouvoir facilement connecter électriquement la borne de distribution 1 avec le réseau électrique voisin. A titre d’exemple non limitatif, l’organe de connexion électrique de la borne de distribution 1 est du type d’une prise électrique. [108] The power supply module 2A is configured to provide the electrical energy necessary for the operation of the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C, via a power supply source 21. According to a first variant embodiment, the electrical power supply module 2A comprises a source of electrical energy allowing the distribution terminal 1 to operate independently. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 3 and 4, the electrical energy source takes the form of an electric battery, rechargeable or non-rechargeable. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the electrical power supply module 2A takes the form of an electrical connection member between the distribution terminal 1 and a neighboring electrical network. In this variant embodiment, the distribution terminal 1 does not house electrical energy sources, and the electrical connection member makes it possible to easily electrically connect the distribution terminal 1 with the neighboring electrical network. By way of non-limiting example, the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal 1 is of the type of an electrical outlet.
[109] Le module d’alimentation électrique 2A est ainsi formé de la source d’alimentation électrique 21 et d’un dispositif de conditionnement 22. La source d’alimentation électrique 21 permet ainsi de générer un signal d’alimentation électrique permettant de faire fonctionner les autres modules 2B, 2C du système électronique 2 ; et le dispositif de conditionnement permet d’ajuster des caractéristiques électriques du signal d’alimentation électrique aux spécificités requises par chaque module 2B, 2C. A titre d’exemple non limitatif, le dispositif de conditionnement permet de mette en forme sélectivement une tension et/ou une intensité et/ou une fréquence et/ou une phase du signal d’alimentation électrique. Le dispositif de conditionnement 21 est configuré pour mettre en forme distinctement un premier signal d’alimentation électrique pour le module de communication radiofréquence 2A et un deuxième signal d’alimentation électrique pour le module de commande 2B. [109] The power supply module 2A is thus formed of the power supply source 21 and a conditioning device 22. The power supply source 21 thus makes it possible to generate a power supply signal making it possible to operate the other modules 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2; and the conditioning device makes it possible to adjust the electrical characteristics of the electrical power supply signal to the specificities required by each module 2B, 2C. By way of non-limiting example, the conditioning device makes it possible to selectively shape a voltage and/or a intensity and/or frequency and/or phase of the power supply signal. The conditioning device 21 is configured to distinctly shape a first power supply signal for the radiofrequency communication module 2A and a second power supply signal for the control module 2B.
[110] Le module de commande 2C est configuré pour piloter les différents organes de la borne de distribution 1 , tels que notamment le système de distribution 4 et/ou le capteur de proximité 1212 et/ou l’écran formant le dispositif de communication visuelle 111. En particulier, le module de commande 2C comporte : [111] - un dispositif de pilotage 27 du capteur de proximité 1212, configuré pour polariser le capteur de proximité afin de pouvoir détecter la présence d’un utilisateur ayant inséré ses mains dans la cavité 122 de la borne de distribution 1 ; et[110] The control module 2C is configured to control the various components of the distribution terminal 1, such as in particular the distribution system 4 and/or the proximity sensor 1212 and/or the screen forming the visual communication device 111. In particular, the control module 2C comprises: [111] - a control device 27 of the proximity sensor 1212, configured to polarize the proximity sensor in order to be able to detect the presence of a user who has inserted his hands into the cavity 122 of distribution terminal 1; and
[112] - un contrôleur 26 configuré pour piloter la pompe et la tête de distribution 121 du système de distribution 4, le contrôleur étant configuré pour alimenter électriquement la pompe et/ou la tête de distribution 121 lorsque la présence d’un utilisateur ayant inséré ses mains dans la cavité 122 de la borne de distribution 1 a été détectée par le capteur de proximité 1212. [112] - a controller 26 configured to control the pump and the dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4, the controller being configured to electrically supply the pump and/or the dispensing head 121 when the presence of a user having inserted his hands in the cavity 122 of the distribution terminal 1 has been detected by the proximity sensor 1212.
[113] Le module de communication radiofréquence 2B est configuré pour émettre et recevoir un signal de radiocommunication modulé respectivement sortant RFout ou entrant RFin. Le signal de radiocommunication modulé sortant RFout est généré par le module de communication radiofréquence 2B et le signal de radiocommunication modulé entrant RFin est généré par un appareil de télécommunication portatif UL situé à proximité de la borne de distribution 1 et détecté par ledit module de communication radiofréquence 2B. [114] A cet effet, le module de communication radiofréquence 2B comporte : [113] The radio frequency communication module 2B is configured to transmit and receive a respectively outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout or incoming RFin. The outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout is generated by the radio frequency communication module 2B and the incoming modulated radio communication signal R Fin is generated by a portable telecommunication device UL located close to the distribution terminal 1 and detected by said radio frequency communication module 2B. [114] For this purpose, the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises:
[115] - une unité de traitement 24 configurée pour notamment moduler le signal de radiocommunication modulé sortant RFout et pour démoduler le signal de radiocommunication modulé entrant RFin, selon une pluralité de protocoles de communication ; et/ou [116] - une antenne de télécommunication 23, 25, 25a, 25b configurée pour émettre et/ou recevoir un signal radiofréquence modulé. [117] Dans le système électronique 2 illustré sur la FIGURE 5, le module de communication radiofréquence 2B comporte une antenne Bluetooth 23 et une antenne NFC 25, l’unité de traitement 24 permettant de communiquer sélectivement selon l’un ou l’autre des protocoles de communication, selon les effets recherchés. L’unité de traitement 24 forme ainsi simultanément une unité de modulation- démodulation reliée électriquement et de manière opérationnelle à l’antenne Bluetooth 23, et un terminal de communication reliée électriquement et de manière opérationnelle à l’antenne NFC 25, tels qu’évoqué précédemment. [115] - a processing unit 24 configured in particular to modulate the outgoing modulated radiocommunication signal RFout and to demodulate the incoming modulated radiocommunication signal RFin, according to a plurality of communication protocols; and/or [116] - a telecommunications antenna 23, 25, 25a, 25b configured to transmit and/or receive a modulated radiofrequency signal. [117] In the electronic system 2 illustrated in FIGURE 5, the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises a Bluetooth antenna 23 and an NFC antenna 25, the processing unit 24 making it possible to communicate selectively according to one or other of the communication protocols, depending on the desired effects. The processing unit 24 thus simultaneously forms a modulation-demodulation unit electrically and operatively connected to the Bluetooth antenna 23, and a communication terminal electrically and operatively connected to the NFC antenna 25, as mentioned previously.
[118] Pour faciliter l’interaction entre l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL et la borne de distribution 1, l’antenne Bluetooth 23 et/ou l’antenne NCF 25 sont préférentiellement situées au niveau de la partie supérieure 11 de la borne de distribution 1, dans une position intermédiaire entre le dispositif de communication visuelle 111 et la cavité 122, à proximité d’un ou logé dans un cartouche 112 qui affleure la face frontale du carter 10. [119] L’unité de traitement 24 du module de communication radiofréquence 2B comprend avantageusement un ou plusieurs contrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microprocesseurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microcontrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits logiques programmables (FPGA, acronyme anglais signifiant Field Programmable Gâte Array) et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits intégrés propre à une application (ASIC, acronyme anglais signifiant Application Spécifie Integrated Circuit). L’unité de traitement 24 comporte aussi une mémoire reliée électriquement et de manière opérationnelle à l’antenne. [118] To facilitate the interaction between the portable telecommunication device UL and the distribution terminal 1, the Bluetooth antenna 23 and/or the NCF antenna 25 are preferably located at the level of the upper part 11 of the terminal. distribution 1, in an intermediate position between the visual communication device 111 and the cavity 122, close to or housed in a cartridge 112 which is flush with the front face of the casing 10. [119] The processing unit 24 of the module 2B radio frequency communication advantageously comprises one or more controllers and / or one or more microprocessors and / or one or more microcontrollers and / or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and / or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit). The processing unit 24 also includes a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna.
[120] Le système électronique 2 de la borne de distribution 1 conforme à l’invention prend la forme d’une ou plusieurs cartes électroniques connectées entre elles - par exemple une pour chaque module 2A, 2B, 2C - et avec le système de distribution 4 de la borne de distribution 1. A titre d’exemples non limitatifs, les cartes électroniques formant chaque module 2A, 2B, 2C du système électronique 2 peuvent comprendre des circuits intégrés pour le traitement des données échangées entre le module de commande 2C avec le module de communication radiofréquence 2B et le système de distribution 4 et/ou pour la commande du module de communication radiofréquence 2B, du système de distribution 4 et du module d’alimentation électrique 2A. Les circuits intégrés peuvent prendre la forme d’un ou plusieurs contrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microprocesseurs et/ou un ou plusieurs microcontrôleurs et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits logiques programmables (FPGA, acronyme anglais signifiant Field Programmable Gâte Array) et/ou un ou plusieurs circuits intégrés propre à une application (ASIC, acronyme anglais signifiant Application Spécifie Integrated Circuit). [121] Complémentairement, chaque module 2A, 2B, 2C formant le système électronique 2 peut comprendre et/ou être connecté à et/ou être configuré pour accéder une mémoire configurée pour stocker des données numériques, du type par exemple d’une mémoire volatile et/ou non volatile et/ou cache et/ou mémoire tampon et/ou mémoire optique et/ou mémoire effaçable programmable en lecture seule. [120] The electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 according to the invention takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected together - for example one for each module 2A, 2B, 2C - and with the distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1. By way of non-limiting examples, the electronic cards forming each module 2A, 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2 can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged between the control module 2C with the radiofrequency communication module 2B and the distribution system 4 and/or for controlling the radiofrequency communication module 2B, the distribution system 4 and the power supply module 2A. Integrated circuits may take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specifies Integrated Circuit). [121] Additionally, each module 2A, 2B, 2C forming the electronic system 2 can comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data, of the type for example of a volatile memory and/or nonvolatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or erasable programmable read-only memory.
[122] La FIGURE 6 illustre une vue synoptique du procédé de contrôle 6 conforme au deuxième aspect de l’invention. Le procédé de contrôle 6 permet de piloter la borne de distribution 1 telle que décrite précédemment dans l’une ou l’autre de ses variantes et selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes à l’aide d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif UL afin d’obtenir une dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. A cet effet, le procédé de contrôle 6 comporte : [122] FIGURE 6 illustrates a block view of the control method 6 according to the second aspect of the invention. The control method 6 makes it possible to control the distribution terminal 1 as previously described in one or the other of its variants and according to any one of the preceding claims using a portable telecommunication device UL in order to to obtain a dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution. To this end, the control method 6 comprises:
[123] - une étape d’appairage 61 de la borne de distribution 1 avec l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL placé dans le logement 51 du système de nettoyage[123] - a pairing step 61 of the distribution terminal 1 with the UL portable telecommunication device placed in the housing 51 of the cleaning system
5 ; 5;
[124] - une étape de distribution 62 d’une dose de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution 1 ; [124] - a distribution step 62 of a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution terminal 1;
[125] - une étape de désinfection 63 de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL par le système de désinfection 5. [126] En particulier, l’étape de désinfection 63 comporte une étape d’émission 631 d’au moins un flash lumineux par l’au moins une source germinicide, de sorte à délivrer sur l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL placé dans le logement 51 au moins une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8 000 pW s / cm2. [125] - a disinfection step 63 of the portable telecommunication device UL by the disinfection system 5. [126] In particular, the disinfection step 63 includes a step 631 of emitting at least one light flash by the at least one germicidal source, so as to deliver to the portable telecommunication device UL placed in the housing 51 at least one radiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 .
[127] L’étape de désinfection 63 est réalisée postérieurement à l’étape d’appairage 61. Complémentairement, l’étape de désinfection 63 est réalisée avant, après ou pendant l’étape de distribution 62 de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution 1. [128] L’étape d’appairage 61 permet à la borne de distribution 1 de réceptionner - via son par le module de communication radiofréquence 2B - un identifiant transmis par l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL situé à proximité. [127] The disinfection step 63 is carried out after the pairing step 61. Additionally, the disinfection step 63 is carried out before, after or during the step of dispensing 62 the dose of cleaning solution and/or or disinfectant via distribution terminal 1. [128] The pairing step 61 allows the distribution terminal 1 to receive - via sound by the radio frequency communication module 2B - an identifier transmitted by the portable telecommunication device UL located nearby.
[129] La notion de proximité dépend du protocole de communication mis en œuvre par la borne de distribution 1. Dans le cas d’une liaison NFC entre la borne de distribution 1 et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL, une telle liaison peut être établie si ledit appareil de télécommunication portatif UL est situé dans un rayon de 10 cm environ de la borne de distribution 1 , et plus particulièrement de son module de communication radiofréquence 2B. De manière particulièrement avantageuse, la présence, la forme et l’emplacement du système de désinfection 5 permet justement de garantir que l’appareil de télécommunication portatif se trouve dans une telle proximité relativement au module de communication radiofréquence 2B. [129] The notion of proximity depends on the communication protocol implemented by distribution terminal 1. In the case of an NFC link between distribution terminal 1 and the portable telecommunications device UL, such a link may be established if said portable telecommunication device UL is located within a radius of approximately 10 cm from the distribution terminal 1, and more particularly from its radiofrequency communication module 2B. In a particularly advantageous manner, the presence, shape and location of the disinfection system 5 makes it possible precisely to guarantee that the portable telecommunication device is located in such proximity relative to the radio frequency communication module 2B.
[130] Durant l’étape d’appairage 61 , le procédé de contrôle 6 comporte une étape de connexion entre la borne de distribution 1 et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif[130] During the pairing step 61 , the control method 6 includes a connection step between the distribution terminal 1 and the portable telecommunication device
UL. Selon une première variante de réalisation, durant l’étape de connexion, la borne de distribution 1 établit une connexion avec l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL - notamment dans le cas d’une liaison Bluetooth. Selon une deuxième variante de réalisation de l’étape de connexion, l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL établit une liaison avec la borne de distribution 1 , notamment dans le cas d’une liaison NFC. UL. According to a first variant embodiment, during the connection step, the distribution terminal 1 establishes a connection with the portable telecommunication device UL - in particular in the case of a Bluetooth link. According to a second alternative embodiment of the connection step, the portable telecommunication device UL establishes a link with the distribution terminal 1, in particular in the case of an NFC link.
[131 ] De manière préférentielle, l’étape de connexion établit une liaison bidirectionnelle entre la borne de distribution 1 et l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL. Par la suite, l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL transmet à la borne de distribution 1 un ou plusieurs paramètres qui sont reconnus par la borne de distribution 1 pour déclencher la livraison de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. [131] Preferably, the connection step establishes a two-way link between the distribution terminal 1 and the portable telecommunications device UL. Subsequently, the UL portable telecommunications device transmits to the distribution terminal 1 one or more parameters that are recognized by the distribution terminal 1 to trigger the delivery of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.
[132] L’étape de distribution 62 conduit à piloter le système de distribution 4 de la borne de distribution 1 afin de délivrer la dose attendue de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Eventuellement, l’étape de distribution 62 comporte une étape préalable de transmission d’une commande de distribution par l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL vers la borne de distribution 1 et via son module de communication radiofréquence 2B. [133] Dans le cas où le système de désinfection 5 comporte une paroi mobile permettant d’ouvrir ou de fermer le logement 51 , le procédé de contrôle comporte avantageusement : [132] The distribution step 62 leads to controlling the distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1 in order to deliver the expected dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. Optionally, the distribution step 62 includes a prior step of transmitting a distribution command by the portable telecommunications device UL to the distribution terminal 1 and via its radio frequency communication module 2B. [133] In the case where the disinfection system 5 comprises a movable wall making it possible to open or close the housing 51, the control method advantageously comprises:
[134] - une étape d’ouverture 64 de la paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement 51 du système de nettoyage 5, l’étape d'ouverture 64 étant antérieure à l’étape d’appairage 61 ; et [134] - an opening step 64 of the movable wall allowing access to the housing 51 of the cleaning system 5, the opening step 64 being prior to the pairing step 61; and
[135] - une étape de fermeture 65 de la paroi mobile, postérieure à l’étape de distribution 62 de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et à l’étape de désinfection 63 de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL. [136] En synthèse, l’invention concerne une borne de distribution 1 d’une solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et comportant un module de communication radiofréquence 2B qui lui permet d’être pilotée à distance par un appareil de télécommunication portatif UL afin de délivrer une dose prédéterminée de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante. Complémentairement, la borne de distribution 1 comporte un système de désinfection 5 de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif UL dont une source germinicide 53 génère un rayonnement ultraviolet UV de type UV-C dans un logement 52 dudit système de désinfection 5. [135] - a closing step 65 of the movable wall, after the step of dispensing 62 the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and the step of disinfection 63 of the portable telecommunications device UL. [136] In summary, the invention relates to a terminal 1 for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and comprising a radiofrequency communication module 2B which allows it to be remotely controlled by a portable telecommunication device UL in order to delivering a predetermined dose of the cleaning and/or disinfecting solution. Additionally, the distribution terminal 1 comprises a disinfection system 5 of the portable telecommunication device UL, a germicidal source 53 of which generates UV ultraviolet radiation of the UV-C type in a housing 52 of said disinfection system 5.
[137] Bien sûr, l’invention n’est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d’être décrits et de nombreux aménagements peuvent être apportés à ces exemples sans sortir du cadre de l’invention. Notamment, les différentes caractéristiques, formes, variantes et modes de réalisation de l’invention peuvent être associées les unes avec les autres selon diverses combinaisons dans la mesure où elles ne sont pas incompatibles ou exclusives les unes des autres. En particulier toutes les variantes et modes de réalisation décrits précédemment sont combinables entre eux. [137] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples that have just been described and many adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the different characteristics, forms, variants and embodiments of the invention may be associated with each other in various combinations insofar as they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other. In particular, all the variants and embodiments described above can be combined with each other.

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1. Borne de distribution (1 ) d’une solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, la borne de distribution (1) comportant : 1. Dispensing terminal (1) for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing terminal (1) comprising:
- un réservoir (3) configuré pour loger la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante ; - a reservoir (3) configured to house the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;
- un système de distribution (4) de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante, le système de distribution (4) comportant une tête de distribution (121) en communication fluidique avec le réservoir (3) par l’intermédiaire d'un tuyau de distribution (42), une pompe configurée pour régler un débit de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante circulant dans le tuyau de distribution (42) ;- a distribution system (4) for the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the distribution system (4) comprising a distribution head (121) in fluid communication with the reservoir (3) via a distribution (42), a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution pipe (42);
- un module de commande (2C) configuré pour piloter sélectivement la pompe et la tête de distribution (121) du système de distribution (4) ; - a control module (2C) configured to selectively control the pump and the dispensing head (121) of the dispensing system (4);
- un module de communication radiofréquence (2B) configuré pour permettre une communication bidirectionnelle sans fil entre la borne de distribution (1) et un appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL), et pour activer ou désactiver la borne de distribution (1 ) en fonction d’un signal de commande émis par l’appareil de télécommunication et réceptionné par le module de communication radiofréquence (2B) ; - a radiofrequency communication module (2B) configured to allow two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal (1) and a portable telecommunication device (UL), and to activate or deactivate the distribution terminal (1) depending on a control signal emitted by the telecommunication device and received by the radiofrequency communication module (2B);
- une source d’alimentation électrique (21) reliée au système de distribution (4), au module de commande (2C) et au module de communication radiofréquence (2B) ; caractérisé en ce que la borne de distribution (1) comporte un système de nettoyage (5) de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL) et comportant :- an electrical power source (21) connected to the distribution system (4), to the control module (2C) and to the radiofrequency communication module (2B); characterized in that the distribution terminal (1) comprises a system (5) for cleaning the portable telecommunication device (UL) and comprising:
- un logement (51) configuré pour pouvoir loger l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL) ; - a housing (51) configured to be able to house the portable telecommunication device (UL);
- au moins une source lumineuse - dite source germinicide (53) - configurée pour générer un rayonnement ultraviolet (UV) dans le logement (51). - at least one light source - called germicidal source (53) - configured to generate ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the housing (51).
2. Borne de distribution (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle le module de communication radiofréquence (2B) comporte au moins une antenne de télécommunication (23, 25) et une unité de modulation- démodulation (24) reliée à l’au moins une antenne de télécommunication (23, 25), l’antenne de télécommunication (23, 25) étant du type d’une antenne Bluetooth (23) et/ou du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche (25). 2. Distribution terminal (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the radiofrequency communication module (2B) comprises at least one telecommunications antenna (23, 25) and a modulation-demodulation unit (24) connected to the au at least one telecommunications antenna (23, 25), the telecommunications antenna (23, 25) being of the type of an antenna Bluetooth (23) and/or of the type of a near field communication antenna (25).
3. Borne de distribution (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle la borne de distribution (1) comporte un carter (10) logeant le réservoir (3), le système de distribution (4) et le module de commande (2C), le système de nettoyage (5) étant situé en regard de l’antenne de télécommunication (23, 25). 3. Distribution terminal (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the distribution terminal (1) comprises a housing (10) housing the tank (3), the distribution system (4) and the control module (2C) , the cleaning system (5) being located opposite the telecommunications antenna (23, 25).
4. Borne de distribution (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle une paroi formant le carter (10) de la borne de distribution (1 ) est située dans une position intermédiaire entre le logement (51 ) du système de nettoyage (5) et l’antenne de télécommunication (23, 25). 4. Distribution terminal (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein a wall forming the housing (10) of the distribution terminal (1) is located in an intermediate position between the housing (51) of the cleaning system (5) and the telecommunications antenna (23, 25).
5. Borne de distribution (1 ) selon l’une quelconque des revendications 3 à 5, dans laquelle l’au moins une antenne de télécommunication (23, 25) du module de communication radiofréquence (2B) comporte : 5. Distribution terminal (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the at least one telecommunications antenna (23, 25) of the radio frequency communication module (2B) comprises:
- une première antenne de télécommunication (25a) du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche (25) située dans le carter (10) de la borne de distribution (1) ; et - a first telecommunications antenna (25a) of the type of a near-field communication antenna (25) located in the casing (10) of the distribution terminal (1); and
- une deuxième antenne de télécommunication (25b) du type d’une antenne de communication en champ proche (25) située dans le logement (51) du système de nettoyage (5). - a second telecommunications antenna (25b) of the type of a near-field communication antenna (25) located in the housing (51) of the cleaning system (5).
6. Borne de distribution (1) selon la revendication précédente, dans laquelle la deuxième antenne de télécommunication (25b) est située sur une face (52) du logement (51 ) en regard du carter (10). 6. Distribution terminal (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the second telecommunications antenna (25b) is located on a face (52) of the housing (51) facing the housing (10).
7. Borne de distribution (1) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le système de nettoyage (5) comporte une paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement (51 ) ou de le fermer. 7. Distribution terminal (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cleaning system (5) comprises a movable wall allowing access to the housing (51) or to close it.
8. Borne de distribution (1) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle l’au moins une source germinicide (53) génère un flux lumineux de longueur d’onde comprise entre 200 nm et 300 nm, préférentiellement comprise entre 255 nm et 280 nm. 8. Distribution terminal (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one germicidal source (53) generates a light flux with a wavelength of between 200 nm and 300 nm, preferably between 255 nm and 280 nm.
9. Procédé de contrôle (6) d’une borne de distribution (1 ) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes à l’aide d’un appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL), le procédé de contrôle (6) comportant les étapes suivantes : - une étape d’appairage (61) de la borne de distribution (1) avec l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL) placé dans le logement (51) du système de nettoyage (5) de ladite borne de distribution (1 ) ; 9. Control method (6) of a distribution terminal (1) according to any one of the preceding claims using a portable telecommunication device (UL), the control method (6) comprising the steps following: - a pairing step (61) of the distribution terminal (1) with the portable telecommunication device (UL) placed in the housing (51) of the cleaning system (5) of said distribution terminal (1);
- une étape de distribution (62) d’une dose de la solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante par la borne de distribution (1 ) ; - a dispensing step (62) of a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution via the dispensing terminal (1);
- une étape de désinfection (63) de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL). - a disinfection step (63) of the portable telecommunication device (UL).
10. Procédé de contrôle (6) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel l’étape de désinfection (63) comporte une étape d’émission d’au moins un flash lumineux par l’au moins une source germinicide (53), de sorte à délivrer sur l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL) placé dans le logement (51) au moins une dose d’irradiation comprise entre 2 000 et 8 000 pW s / cm2.10. Control method (6) according to the preceding claim, in which the disinfection step (63) comprises a step of emitting at least one light flash by the at least one germicidal source (53), so delivering to the portable telecommunications device (UL) placed in the housing (51) at least one radiation dose of between 2000 and 8000 pW s/cm 2 .
11 . Procédé de contrôle (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications 9 ou 10 pris en combinaison avec la borne de distribution (1 ) selon la revendication 7, dans lequel le procédé de contrôle (6) comporte : 11 . Control method (6) according to any one of claims 9 or 10 taken in combination with the distribution terminal (1) according to claim 7, in which the control method (6) comprises:
- une étape d’ouverture (64) de la paroi mobile permettant d’accéder au logement (51) du système de nettoyage (5), l’étape d’ouverture (64) de la paroi mobile étant antérieure à l’étape d’appairage (61 ) ; et - a step of opening (64) of the movable wall allowing access to the housing (51) of the cleaning system (5), the step of opening (64) of the movable wall being prior to step d pairing (61); and
- une étape de fermeture (65) de la paroi mobile, l’étape de fermeture (65) de la paroi mobile étant postérieure à l’étape de distribution (62) de la dose de solution nettoyante et/ou désinfectante et à l’étape de désinfection (63) de l’appareil de télécommunication portatif (UL). - a closing step (65) of the movable wall, the closing step (65) of the movable wall being subsequent to the step of dispensing (62) the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to the disinfection step (63) of the portable telecommunication device (UL).
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