WO2022263686A1 - Self-service locker in which the removal of a sport or leisure aquatic object is conditional on the removal of a life jacket - Google Patents

Self-service locker in which the removal of a sport or leisure aquatic object is conditional on the removal of a life jacket Download PDF

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WO2022263686A1
WO2022263686A1 PCT/EP2022/066774 EP2022066774W WO2022263686A1 WO 2022263686 A1 WO2022263686 A1 WO 2022263686A1 EP 2022066774 W EP2022066774 W EP 2022066774W WO 2022263686 A1 WO2022263686 A1 WO 2022263686A1
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Henry NIDECKER
Joseph Salmon
Thierry KUNZ
Pouya EGHBALI MOGHANJOUGH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/80—Arrangements specially adapted for stowing or transporting water sports boards
    • B63B32/83—Arrangements specially adapted for stowing or transporting water sports boards for stowing, e.g. racks or straps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H8/00—Sail or rigging arrangements specially adapted for water sports boards, e.g. for windsurfing or kitesurfing
    • B63H8/70—Arrangements for handling, stowing or transport thereof
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/0042—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for hiring of objects
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/10—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property
    • G07F17/12—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like

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  • the invention relates to a self-service locker, more particularly comprising a compartment, a nautical sport or leisure object stored in the compartment and a means of releasing said object from the compartment.
  • nautical object for sport or leisure we mean a board, a canoe, a kayak or even a small boat.
  • a self-service locker intended for wakeboards is disclosed by document FR 2 499 016. opening a door.
  • Document EP 0 173 594 discloses another example of an instruction of this type.
  • Document US 2017/228817 discloses a self-service locker, comprising a compartment, a kayak stored in the compartment, an access door to said stored object, a presence sensor and a control unit, able to send a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, according to an electromagnetic signal sent by the presence sensor.
  • the presence sensor detects the kayak stored in the compartment and only activates the opening of the door when said object is detected by the presence sensor.
  • Document AU 2017 101 038 discloses such an instruction.
  • Document WO 2020/039369 also discloses a locker of this type, in which a water sports board is stored in a mooring support, the locker being arranged in a carousel.
  • Document FR 2 560 020 also discloses such an instruction, in which an electric signal is sent to the control unit by a sensitive digital control, for example with a secret code, arranged on the compartment, to activate the release means in opening.
  • Document DE 20 2019 106910U1 discloses a self-service locker, in which an electromagnetic signal is sent to a control unit by a communication means external to the locker, for example a mobile phone, to activate a release means in opening.
  • These documents testify to a state of the art according to which the locker allows self-service access to the wakeboard, that is to say under the sole control of the user. However, such self-service places the user before his responsibility vis-à-vis the use of an accessory, in particular a lifejacket.
  • One of the aims of the invention is to modify the type of instruction described previously, in the direction of better taking into account the safety of the user.
  • the invention also aims to facilitate the use of the deposit according to a rental process, in particular by means of a software application adapted to mobile telephones or computers, including the reservation, the payment of rental rights and the release of a wakeboard.
  • the subject of the invention is a self-service locker, more particularly comprising a compartment, a nautical sport or leisure object stored in the compartment, a means of releasing said object with respect to the compartment, a presence and a control unit, capable of sending a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, as a function of a signal sent by the presence sensor, characterized in that the presence sensor is capable of detecting a lifejacket also disposed in the compartment, to activate the release means only when the lifejacket is out of electromagnetic range of the presence sensor.
  • the presence sensor sends an electromagnetic signal to the control unit based on an interaction it detects with the lifejacket. It thus allows the control unit to activate the release means only when the lifejacket is no longer detected by the presence sensor, in other words, only when the lifejacket is out of the electromagnetic range of the presence sensor. As a result, the removal of the nautical sport or leisure object is conditioned by that of the lifejacket, which guarantees good safety practice, which the user is required to respect.
  • the self-service locker according to the invention is made according to several embodiments.
  • the compartment is divided into a first compartment, in which the release means is arranged and in which the nautical sport or leisure object is stored and into a second compartment, in which the presence sensor is arranged and in which the lifejacket is stored, the second compartment being isolated by a door from the first compartment, controlled by the release means.
  • the compartment is constituted by a cell formed in a carousel, movable vis-à-vis a fixed enclosure, which is provided with a first door, controlled by the release means and giving access to the nautical object for sport or leisure stored in the cell and a second door, giving access to the lifejacket, also stored in the cell.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to distribute various nautical objects, using only a single release means, controlling the opening of a single door access to the different cells of the carousel. In addition, it allows the distribution of different life jackets, also using a single access door to the cell.
  • the release means comprises an electromechanical padlock, activatable in opening by the signal sent by the control unit and fixed to a link, attached to the compartment.
  • the presence sensor is placed where the lifejacket is stored, namely in the same compartment as that of the nautical object or in a second compartment.
  • the control unit is able to communicate with a pressure sensor, mounted in the nautical object and preferably, in an inflation valve and sending an electromagnetic signal, via a receiver.
  • the pressure sensor sends to the control unit an electromagnetic signal which represents a value at time T of the inflation pressure of the nautical sport or leisure object. It thus allows the control unit to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of the user. Otherwise, the control unit is capable of redirecting the sending of the signal to a second means of releasing a second nautical object, having sufficient inflation pressure. Failing this, the sending of the signal to the release means is cancelled.
  • Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment divided into a first and a second compartment.
  • Fig. 2 shows an enlargement of part of the locker shown in Figure 1, focused on a second compartment for a lifejacket.
  • FIG. 3 schematically represents a stage of the setpoint illustrated by FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 4 shows an electromechanical lock controlling a door of the first compartment forming a separation with the second compartment.
  • Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment provided with a release means shaped as a rotating bar.
  • Fig. 6 shows a third embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment formed by a cell of a carousel.
  • Fig. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment divided into a first compartment common to several nautical objects and a second compartment common to several lifejackets.
  • Fig. 8 represents an electromechanical padlock linked to a link connecting a water sports board to the first common compartment of Figure 6.
  • Fig. 9 shows an enlargement of a water sports board stored in the compartment of figure 1, 5, 6 or 7.
  • a self-service locker comprises, according to the various embodiments illustrated by FIGS. 1, 5, 6 or 7, a compartment 12, a water sports board 3 stored in the compartment 12, a means for releasing the water sports board 3 relative to the compartment 12, a presence sensor 7 and a control 11, able to send a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, according to a signal sent by the presence sensor 7.
  • the presence sensor 7 is capable of detecting a lifejacket 9 also stored in the compartment 12 to activate the release means 5 only when the lifejacket 9 is out of electromagnetic range of the sensor. presence 7.
  • the self-service locker comprises, in FIG. 1, a structure 13, divided by supports 15 into compartments 12.
  • the structure 13 can comprise storage spaces 17 intended for example for paddles 19.
  • each compartment 12 is divided into a first compartment 1, in which a water sports board 3 is stored, and a second compartment 21, in which a lifejacket 9 is stored.
  • the second compartment 21 is isolated from the first compartment 1 by a door 23, mounted relative to the structure 13 to open or close it. This door 23 is controlled by the release means, which comprises an electromechanical lock 25, described later.
  • the presence sensor 7 is arranged in the second compartment 21, which can be opened or closed by a second door 27, mounted relative to the structure 13.
  • the control unit 11 can be arranged in a special compartment of the structure 13. It is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 of each second compartment 21 and the electromechanical lock 25 of each first compartment 1 for the sending and receiving control signals.
  • the presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on an interaction that it detects with the lifejacket 9 stored in the second compartment 21.
  • the lifejacket 9 comprises for example a transmitter 10 RFID, which transmits an electromagnetic signal to an RFID receiver of the presence sensor 7.
  • the transmitted electromagnetic signal is a function of the distance between the RFID transmitter 10 and the RFID receiver.
  • the control unit 11 records a variation of the electromagnetic signal, corresponding to a withdrawal of the lifejacket 9 from the second compartment 21. According to a predefined criterion relating to the recorded variation, the control unit 11 sends a signal to activate the electromechanical lock 25 in opening and allow the opening of the door 23 of the first compartment 1.
  • the electromechanical lock 25 comprises a finger 29 which engages in a notch 31 of the structure 13.
  • the finger 29 is guided in translation integrally with the door 23 of the first compartment 1 and pressed by a spring 33 in the notch 31 , in the closed state.
  • a solenoid 35 causes the finger 29 to be withdrawn from the notch 31, against the return force of the spring 33, when the control unit 11 sends a signal to the electromechanical lock 25, to activate it in opening.
  • This first embodiment is particularly advantageous from an ergonomic point of view, in that the first compartment 1 and the second compartment 21 can extend over the same floor of the structure 13, defined by the supports 15.
  • the first compartment 1 being closed by the door 23 which, controlled by the control unit 11, serves as a separation with the second compartment 21, provision is made to store the water sports board 3 there by a simple deposit, without any means of attachment .
  • a second embodiment, illustrated by FIG. 5, differs from the previous mode in that each compartment 12 is used to store both a sports or leisure waterboard 3 and a lifejacket 9.
  • a bar 24 is rotatably mounted relative to the structure 13, in front an entrance to each compartment 12, closed by a door 23.
  • the bar 24 comprises an electromechanical motor 26 to be controlled in rotation by the control unit 11, between two positions, one of which blocks the exit of the wakeboard from sport or leisure 3 of compartment 12 and the other authorizes the exit.
  • the presence sensor 7 is arranged at the entrance to the second compartment 12, or even on the door 23.
  • the control unit 11 is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 and the electric motor 26 of each compartment 12 for sending and receiving control signals.
  • This second embodiment provides a simplification compared to the previous mode, while allowing the nautical boards 3 to be stored by a simple deposit.
  • the compartment 12 consists of Fig. 6, by a cell 37 formed in a carousel 39.
  • the latter is movable around an axis of rotation 41 vis-à-vis a fixed enclosure 43 and is controlled by means of a motor (not shown) controlled by the control unit 11.
  • the carousel 39 comprises several cells 37, separated by radial walls 47, to form as many compartments 12 intended to store as many water sports boards 3.
  • a life jacket 9 is also stored in each cell 37.
  • the fixed enclosure 43 is provided with a first door 49, controlled by the electromechanical lock 25 and giving access to the water sports board 3 and with a second door 51, giving access to the lifejacket 9.
  • a presence sensor 7 can be arranged in each cell 37.
  • the control unit 11 is in communication, wired or otherwise, with the presence sensor 7 and the electromechanical lock 25 of each cell 12 for sending and receiving control signals.
  • a single presence sensor 7 is arranged on the fixed enclosure 43 or on the second door 51.
  • the control unit 11 drives the carousel 39 in rotation, to bring the second door 51 into coincidence with a cell for which the presence sensor 7 sends an electromagnetic signal, representing the detection of a lifejacket 9.
  • the cell 37 can be divided into a first compartment 1, in which the nautical sport or leisure object 3 is stored and into a second compartment 21, in which the lifejacket 9 is stored.
  • the self-service locker comprises, FIG. 7, a structure 13 in which the compartment 12 is divided into a first compartment 1 in which several nautical objects are stored and a second compartment 21, in which several lifejackets 9 are stored. Supports 15 are carried by the structure 13 to form shelves in the first compartment 1, each intended for the storage of a water sports board 3.
  • the means of release 5 of the water sports boards comprises an electromechanical padlock 55, fixed to a resistant link 57, for example a cable, connecting a water sports board 3 to each shelf of the structure 13.
  • the second compartment 21 is closed by a door 59, mounted relative to the structure 13.
  • the presence sensor 7 is placed in the second compartment 21 and fixed to the structure 13 or to the door 59.
  • the control unit 11 is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 of the second compartment 21 and the electromechanical padlock 55 of each shelf of the structure 13, for sending and receiving control signals.
  • the electromechanical padlock 55 comprises a body 61 and a keeper 63 guided in translation and pressed by a spring 33 in a groove 67 of a finger 69, fixed to the water sports board 3.
  • a solenoid 35 causes a withdrawal of the striker 63 out of the groove 67, against the return force of the spring 33 and releases the body 61 relative to the finger 69, when the control unit 11 sends a signal to the electromechanical padlock 55, to activate it in opening.
  • This fourth embodiment is particularly advantageous from an ergonomic point of view, in that the first compartment 1 can remain open to facilitate access to the water sports boards 3 stored on the shelves of the structure 13.
  • a single second compartment 21 may suffice for the storage of different lifejackets 9 associated with the different water sports boards 3.
  • the control unit 11 can identify each lifejacket 9 stored in the second compartment 21, thanks to the own electromagnetic signal emitted by the RFID transmitter 10 with which it is provided, and associate it with one of the electromechanical padlocks 55.
  • the use of the life jackets, the release means and the water sports boards themselves can be individually managed and better controlled.
  • the operation of the self-service locker, in the second, third and fourth embodiments, is analogous to that of the first mode.
  • the presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on an interaction that it detects with one of the life jackets 9, stored in the compartment 12, the cell 37 or the second compartment 21.
  • the control unit 11 records a variation of the electromagnetic signal transmitted by the lifejacket 9, corresponding to its withdrawal from said compartment 12, 21 or from said cell. According to a predefined criterion relating to the recorded variation, the control unit 11 sends a signal to activate the electric motor 26, the electromechanical lock 25 or the electromechanical padlock 55 in opening and allow the release of the water sports board 3 stored in compartment 12, cell 37 or first compartment 1.
  • the water sports board 3 can be a board with a rigid hull or a flexible and inflatable hull.
  • the invention advantageously provides that the control unit 11 is able to communicate with a pressure sensor 71, intended to be mounted on the water sports board 3.
  • the pressure sensor 71 is mounted on a flap inflation valve 73. It is placed in a receptacle 75 where the inflation valve is fixed in a sealed manner, by a shoulder 77 cooperating with a nut 79 , to the technical fabric 70 in which the inflatable water sports board is made. It comprises an electromechanical component detecting the inflation pressure and an electronic circuit with which the electromechanical component is associated, comprising an RFID or Bluetooth type transmitter. In the latter case, the electronic circuit is powered by a battery.
  • the pressure sensor 71 is in communication with the control unit 11 via a receiver 81 and sends to the control unit 11, an electromagnetic signal which represents a value at the instant T, of the pressure inflation. It thus allows the control unit 11 to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of the user. Otherwise, the control unit is able to redirect the sending of the signal to a second means of releasing a second water sports board, having sufficient inflation pressure. Failing this, the sending of the signal to the release means is cancelled.
  • the receiver 81 is fixed to the crosspieces 15 of the structure 13 or to the fixed enclosure 43 of the carousel 39.
  • the control unit 11 drives the carousel 39 in rotation, to bring the doors 49, 51 into coincidence.
  • the presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on the interaction of its detector with the transmitter 10 of the lifejacket 9. This signal is processed by the control unit 11 to calculate the rental time.
  • the control unit 11 is also programmed to reactivate the lock 25, the bar 26 or the electromechanical padlock 55 when opening and allow the user to store the water sports board 3, in the first compartment 1 of the deposit in self-service. A delay allows the control unit 11 to close the lock 25 or the electromechanical padlock 55 or to pivot the bar 26 in closing.
  • the pressure sensor 71 the pressure sensor 71 sends an electromagnetic signal to the control unit 11, which represents the value of the inflation pressure. This electromagnetic signal is processed by the control unit 11 to declare the inflatable water sports board under maintenance, if the inflation pressure value is no longer acceptable.
  • the energy source of the pressure sensor cannot be constituted by solar energy, it being observed that the nautical object is permanently stored in a compartment of the self-service locker, except for times when it is removed and used. These moments would in fact be insufficient to guarantee the correct operation of a solar-powered pressure sensor, in particular after a more or less long period of storage in the compartment.
  • control unit 11 can be, in a manner known per se, controlled by the software application for the reservation, the payment of a rental right for a defined period and the release of a water sports board 3, according to the electromagnetic signal emitted by the presence sensor 7 interacting with the lifejacket 9.
  • the software application controls the control unit 11 to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, lock 25 , bar 26 or padlock 55, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of the user, redirecting the sending of the signal to a second release means of a second water sports board 3, having an inflation pressure sufficient, or failing that, cancel the sending of the signal to the release means.
  • control unit 11 can memorize the pressure values measured by the pressure sensor 71 before and after use. It can still memorize pressure variations during the time interval the inflatable water sports boards are stored in compartment 12, 1 or 21.

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The invention relates to a self-service locker, comprising: a compartment (12); an aquatic object (3) for sport or leisure, which is stored in the compartment (12); a release means (5) for releasing the object (3) from the compartment (12); a presence sensor (7); and a control unit (11) which can send a signal to the release means (5) to activate its opening, according to a signal sent by the presence sensor (7). According to the invention, the presence sensor (7) can detect a life jacket (9) which is also stored in the compartment (12) so that the release means (5) is activated only when the life jacket (9) is outside the electromagnetic range of the presence sensor (7).

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Consigne en libre-service dans laquelle le retrait d’un objet nautique de sport ou de loisir est conditionné par celui d’un gilet de sauvetageSelf-service locker in which the withdrawal of a nautical object for sport or leisure is conditioned by that of a lifejacket
L’invention se rapporte à une consigne en libre-service, comprenant plus particulièrement un compartiment, un objet nautique de sport ou de loisir entreposé dans le compartiment et un moyen de libération dudit objet par rapport au compartiment. The invention relates to a self-service locker, more particularly comprising a compartment, a nautical sport or leisure object stored in the compartment and a means of releasing said object from the compartment.
Par objet nautique de sport ou de loisir, on entend une planche, un canoë, un kayak ou encore un petit bateau. By nautical object for sport or leisure, we mean a board, a canoe, a kayak or even a small boat.
Une consigne en libre-service destinée à des planches nautiques est divulguée par le document FR 2 499 016. Le premier compartiment, encore appelé lieu de stockage, comprend des montants et des traverses tandis que le moyen de libération comprend un cadenas qui commande
l’ouverture d’une porte. Le document EP 0 173 594 divulgue un autre exemple d’une consigne du ce type. A self-service locker intended for wakeboards is disclosed by document FR 2 499 016.
opening a door. Document EP 0 173 594 discloses another example of an instruction of this type.
Le document US 2017/228817 divulgue une consigne en libre-service, comprenant un compartiment, un kayak entreposé dans le compartiment, une porte d’accès audit objet entreposé, un capteur de présence et une unité de commande, apte à envoyer un signal vers le moyen de libération, pour l’activer en ouverture, en fonction d’un signal électromagnétique envoyé par le capteur de présence. Le capteur de présence détecte le kayak entreposé dans le compartiment et n’active l’ouverture de la porte, que lorsque ledit objet est détecté par le capteur de présence. Document US 2017/228817 discloses a self-service locker, comprising a compartment, a kayak stored in the compartment, an access door to said stored object, a presence sensor and a control unit, able to send a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, according to an electromagnetic signal sent by the presence sensor. The presence sensor detects the kayak stored in the compartment and only activates the opening of the door when said object is detected by the presence sensor.
Le document AU 2017 101 038 divulgue une consigne de ce type. Le document WO 2020/039369 divulgue également une consigne de ce type, dans laquelle une planche de sport nautique est entreposée dans un support d’amarrage, la consigne étant agencée en carrousel. Document AU 2017 101 038 discloses such an instruction. Document WO 2020/039369 also discloses a locker of this type, in which a water sports board is stored in a mooring support, the locker being arranged in a carousel.
Le document FR 2 560 020 divulgue encore une telle consigne, dans laquelle un signal électrique est envoyé vers l’unité de commande par une commande numérique sensitive, par exemple à code secret, disposée sur le compartiment, pour activer en ouverture le moyen de libération. Le document DE 20 2019 106910U1 divulgue une consigne en libre-service, dans laquelle un signal électromagnétique est envoyé vers une unité de commande par un moyen de communication externe à la consigne, par exemple un téléphone portable, pour activer en ouverture un moyen de libération. Ces documents témoignent d’un état de la technique selon lequel la consigne permet un accès en libre-service à la planche nautique, c’est-à-dire sous le seul contrôle de l’utilisateur. Cependant, un tel libre-service place l’utilisateur devant sa responsabilité vis-à-vis de
l’utilisation d’un accessoire, notamment d’un gilet de sauvetage. Document FR 2 560 020 also discloses such an instruction, in which an electric signal is sent to the control unit by a sensitive digital control, for example with a secret code, arranged on the compartment, to activate the release means in opening. . Document DE 20 2019 106910U1 discloses a self-service locker, in which an electromagnetic signal is sent to a control unit by a communication means external to the locker, for example a mobile phone, to activate a release means in opening. . These documents testify to a state of the art according to which the locker allows self-service access to the wakeboard, that is to say under the sole control of the user. However, such self-service places the user before his responsibility vis-à-vis
the use of an accessory, in particular a lifejacket.
L’un des buts de l’invention est de modifier le type de consigne décrit précédemment, dans le sens d’une meilleure prise en compte de la sécurité de l’utilisateur. L’invention vise également à faciliter l’utilisation de la consigne suivant un procédé de location, notamment au moyen d’une application logicielle adaptée aux téléphones portables ou aux ordinateurs, incluant la réservation, l’acquittement de droits de location et la libération
d’une planche nautique. One of the aims of the invention is to modify the type of instruction described previously, in the direction of better taking into account the safety of the user. The invention also aims to facilitate the use of the deposit according to a rental process, in particular by means of a software application adapted to mobile telephones or computers, including the reservation, the payment of rental rights and the release
of a wakeboard.
A cet effet, l’invention a pour objet une consigne en libre-service, comprenant plus particulièrement un compartiment, un objet nautique de sport ou de loisir entreposé dans le compartiment, un moyen de libération dudit objet par rapport au compartiment, un capteur de présence et une unité de commande, apte à envoyer un signal vers le moyen de libération, pour l’activer en ouverture, en fonction d’un signal envoyé par le capteur de présence, caractérisée en ce que le capteur de présence est apte à détecter un gilet de sauvetage également disposé dans le compartiment, pour n’activer le moyen de libération, que lorsque le gilet de sauvetage est hors de portée électromagnétique du capteur de présence. To this end, the subject of the invention is a self-service locker, more particularly comprising a compartment, a nautical sport or leisure object stored in the compartment, a means of releasing said object with respect to the compartment, a presence and a control unit, capable of sending a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, as a function of a signal sent by the presence sensor, characterized in that the presence sensor is capable of detecting a lifejacket also disposed in the compartment, to activate the release means only when the lifejacket is out of electromagnetic range of the presence sensor.
Le capteur de présence envoie un signal électromagnétique vers l’unité de commande en fonction d’une interaction qu’il détecte avec le gilet de sauvetage. Il permet ainsi à l’unité de commande de n’activer le moyen de libération, que lorsque le gilet de sauvetage n’est plus détecté par le capteur de présence, autrement dit, que lorsque le gilet de sauvetage est hors de portée électromagnétique du capteur de présence. D’où il résulte que le retrait de l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir est conditionné par celui du gilet de sauvetage, ce qui garantit une bonne pratique de sécurité, que l’utilisateur est amené à respecter. The presence sensor sends an electromagnetic signal to the control unit based on an interaction it detects with the lifejacket. It thus allows the control unit to activate the release means only when the lifejacket is no longer detected by the presence sensor, in other words, only when the lifejacket is out of the electromagnetic range of the presence sensor. As a result, the removal of the nautical sport or leisure object is conditioned by that of the lifejacket, which guarantees good safety practice, which the user is required to respect.
La consigne en libre-service selon l’invention est réalisée suivants plusieurs modes de réalisation. The self-service locker according to the invention is made according to several embodiments.
Selon un mode avantageux au plan de l’ergonomie, le compartiment est divisé en un premier compartiment, dans lequel le moyen de libération est disposé et dans lequel l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir est entreposé et en un deuxième compartiment, dans lequel le capteur de présence est disposé et dans lequel le gilet de sauvetage est entreposé, le deuxième compartiment étant isolé par une porte du premier compartiment, commandée par le moyen de libération. Cet agencement permet notamment de disposer les deux compartiments sur un même étage, la porte commandée par le moyen de libération, formant une séparation entre eux. According to an advantageous mode in terms of ergonomics, the compartment is divided into a first compartment, in which the release means is arranged and in which the nautical sport or leisure object is stored and into a second compartment, in which the presence sensor is arranged and in which the lifejacket is stored, the second compartment being isolated by a door from the first compartment, controlled by the release means. This arrangement makes it possible in particular to arrange the two compartments on the same floor, the door controlled by the release means, forming a separation between them.
Dans un autre mode avantageux, le compartiment est constitué par une alvéole formée dans un carrousel, mobile vis-à-vis d’une enceinte fixe, laquelle est pourvue d’une première porte, commandée par le moyen de libération et donnant accès à l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir entreposé dans l’alvéole et d’une deuxième porte, donnant accès au gilet de sauvetage, également entreposé dans l’alvéole. Cet agencement permet de distribuer différents objets nautiques, à l’aide seulement d’un seul moyen de libération, commandant l’ouverture d’une seule porte
d’accès aux différentes alvéoles du carrousel. De surcroît, il permet de distribuer différents gilets de sauvetage, également à l’aide d’une seule porte d’accès à l’alvéole. In another advantageous mode, the compartment is constituted by a cell formed in a carousel, movable vis-à-vis a fixed enclosure, which is provided with a first door, controlled by the release means and giving access to the nautical object for sport or leisure stored in the cell and a second door, giving access to the lifejacket, also stored in the cell. This arrangement makes it possible to distribute various nautical objects, using only a single release means, controlling the opening of a single door
access to the different cells of the carousel. In addition, it allows the distribution of different life jackets, also using a single access door to the cell.
Selon un autre mode avantageux, le moyen de libération comprend un cadenas électromécanique, activable en ouverture par le signal envoyé par l’unité de commande et fixé à un lien, rattaché au compartiment. Le capteur de présence est disposé là où est entreposé le gilet de sauvetage, savoir dans le même compartiment que celui de l’objet nautique ou dans un deuxième compartiment. Cet agencement permet d’entreposer différents objets nautiques dans un premier compartiment unique, qui peut rester ouvert pour en faciliter l’accès, tandis que différents gilets de sauvetage sont entreposés dans le même compartiment ou dans le deuxième compartiment. According to another advantageous mode, the release means comprises an electromechanical padlock, activatable in opening by the signal sent by the control unit and fixed to a link, attached to the compartment. The presence sensor is placed where the lifejacket is stored, namely in the same compartment as that of the nautical object or in a second compartment. This arrangement makes it possible to store different nautical objects in a single first compartment, which can remain open for easy access, while different life jackets are stored in the same compartment or in the second compartment.
Dans le cas où l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir comprend une coque souple gonflable et est entreposé dans le compartiment à l’état gonflé,
l’unité de commande est apte à communiquer avec un capteur de pression, monté dans l’objet nautique et de préférence, dans une valve de gonflage et envoyant un signal électromagnétique, par l’intermédiaire d’un récepteur. In the case where the nautical sport or leisure object comprises an inflatable flexible hull and is stored in the compartment in the inflated state,
the control unit is able to communicate with a pressure sensor, mounted in the nautical object and preferably, in an inflation valve and sending an electromagnetic signal, via a receiver.
Le capteur de pression envoie vers l’unité de commande, un signal électromagnétique qui représente une valeur à l’instant T, de la pression de gonflage de l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir. Il permet ainsi à l’unité de commande de confirmer l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération, lorsque la pression de gonflage est suffisante pour garantir la sécurité de
l’utilisateur. Dans le cas contraire, l’unité de commande est apte à rediriger l’envoi du signal vers un deuxième moyen de libération d’un deuxième objet nautique, ayant une pression de gonflage suffisante. A défaut, l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération est annulé. The pressure sensor sends to the control unit an electromagnetic signal which represents a value at time T of the inflation pressure of the nautical sport or leisure object. It thus allows the control unit to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of
the user. Otherwise, the control unit is capable of redirecting the sending of the signal to a second means of releasing a second nautical object, having sufficient inflation pressure. Failing this, the sending of the signal to the release means is cancelled.
D’autres avantages de l’invention sont décrits dans l’exposé ci-dessous illustré par les dessins suivants :Other advantages of the invention are described in the description below illustrated by the following drawings:
La Fig. 1 représente un premier mode de réalisation d’une consigne en libre-service selon l’invention, avec un compartiment divisé en un premier et un deuxième compartiment. Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment divided into a first and a second compartment.
La Fig. 2 montre un agrandissement d’une partie de la consigne illustrée par la figure 1, focalisé sur un deuxième compartiment destiné à un gilet de sauvetage. Fig. 2 shows an enlargement of part of the locker shown in Figure 1, focused on a second compartment for a lifejacket.
La Fig. 3 représente de façon schématique un étage de la consigne illustrée par la Fig. 1. Fig. 3 schematically represents a stage of the setpoint illustrated by FIG. 1.
La Fig. 4 représente une serrure électromécanique commandant une porte du premier compartiment formant une séparation avec le deuxième compartiment. Fig. 4 shows an electromechanical lock controlling a door of the first compartment forming a separation with the second compartment.
La Fig. 5 représente un deuxième mode de réalisation d’une consigne en libre-service selon l’invention, avec un compartiment pourvu d’un moyen de libération conformé en barreau mobile en rotation. Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment provided with a release means shaped as a rotating bar.
La Fig. 6 représente un troisième mode de réalisation d’une consigne en libre-service selon l’invention, avec un compartiment constitué par une alvéole d’un carrousel. Fig. 6 shows a third embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment formed by a cell of a carousel.
La Fig. 7 représente un quatrième mode de réalisation d’une consigne en libre-service selon l’invention, avec un compartiment divisé en un premier compartiment commun à plusieurs objets nautiques et un deuxième compartiment commun à plusieurs gilets de sauvetage. Fig. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of a self-service locker according to the invention, with a compartment divided into a first compartment common to several nautical objects and a second compartment common to several lifejackets.
La Fig. 8 représente un cadenas électromécanique lié à un lien reliant une planche de sport nautique au premier compartiment commun de la figure 6. Fig. 8 represents an electromechanical padlock linked to a link connecting a water sports board to the first common compartment of Figure 6.
La Fig. 9 montre un agrandissement d’une planche de sport nautique entreposée dans le compartiment de la figure 1, 5, 6 ou 7. Fig. 9 shows an enlargement of a water sports board stored in the compartment of figure 1, 5, 6 or 7.
Il convient de noter que dans l’exposé qui suit, un même élément porte la même référence sur l’une ou l’autre des figures.It should be noted that in the description which follows, the same element bears the same reference in one or the other of the figures.
Une consigne en libre-service, comprend, selon les différents modes de réalisation illustrés par les Fig. 1, 5, 6 ou 7, un compartiment 12, une planche de sport nautique 3 entreposée dans le compartiment 12, un moyen de libération de la planche de sport nautique 3 par rapport au compartiment 12, un capteur de présence 7 et une unité de commande 11, apte à envoyer un signal vers le moyen de libération, pour l’activer en ouverture, en fonction d’un signal envoyé par le capteur de présence 7. A self-service locker comprises, according to the various embodiments illustrated by FIGS. 1, 5, 6 or 7, a compartment 12, a water sports board 3 stored in the compartment 12, a means for releasing the water sports board 3 relative to the compartment 12, a presence sensor 7 and a control 11, able to send a signal to the release means, to activate it in opening, according to a signal sent by the presence sensor 7.
Selon l’invention, le capteur de présence 7 est apte à détecter un gilet de sauvetage 9 également entreposé dans le compartiment 12 pour n’activer le moyen de libération 5, que lorsque le gilet de sauvetage 9 est hors de portée électromagnétique du capteur de présence 7. According to the invention, the presence sensor 7 is capable of detecting a lifejacket 9 also stored in the compartment 12 to activate the release means 5 only when the lifejacket 9 is out of electromagnetic range of the sensor. presence 7.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, la consigne en libre-service comprend, figure 1, une structure 13, divisée par des supports 15 en compartiments 12. La structure 13 peut comprendre des rangements 17 destinés par exemple à des pagaïes 19. According to a first embodiment, the self-service locker comprises, in FIG. 1, a structure 13, divided by supports 15 into compartments 12. The structure 13 can comprise storage spaces 17 intended for example for paddles 19.
Fig. 2 et 3, chaque compartiment 12 est divisé en un premier compartiment 1, dans lequel une planche de sport nautique 3 est entreposée, et en un deuxième compartiment 21, dans lequel un gilet de sauvetage 9 est entreposé. Le deuxième compartiment 21 est isolé du premier compartiment 1 par une porte 23, montée par rapport à la structure 13 pour l’ouvrir ou le fermer. Cette porte 23 est commandée par le moyen de libération, qui comprend une serrure électromécanique 25, décrite plus loin. Le capteur de présence 7 est disposé dans le deuxième compartiment 21, lequel peut être ouvert ou fermé par une deuxième porte 27, montée par rapport à la structure 13. Fig. 2 and 3, each compartment 12 is divided into a first compartment 1, in which a water sports board 3 is stored, and a second compartment 21, in which a lifejacket 9 is stored. The second compartment 21 is isolated from the first compartment 1 by a door 23, mounted relative to the structure 13 to open or close it. This door 23 is controlled by the release means, which comprises an electromechanical lock 25, described later. The presence sensor 7 is arranged in the second compartment 21, which can be opened or closed by a second door 27, mounted relative to the structure 13.
L’unité de commande 11 peut être disposée dans un compartiment spécial de la structure 13. Elle est en communication, filaire ou non, avec le capteur de présence 7 de chaque deuxième compartiment 21 et la serrure électromécanique 25 de chaque premier compartiment 1 pour l’envoi et la réception, de signaux de commande. The control unit 11 can be arranged in a special compartment of the structure 13. It is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 of each second compartment 21 and the electromechanical lock 25 of each first compartment 1 for the sending and receiving control signals.
Le capteur de présence 7 envoie un signal vers l’unité de commande 11, en fonction d’une interaction qu’il détecte avec le gilet de sauvetage 9 entreposé dans le deuxième compartiment 21. Le gilet de sauvetage 9 comporte par exemple un émetteur 10 RFID, qui transmet un signal électromagnétique à un récepteur RFID du capteur de présence 7. Le signal électromagnétique transmis est fonction de la distance entre l’émetteur 10 RFID et le récepteur RFID. Ainsi, l’unité de commande 11 enregistre une variation du signal électromagnétique, correspondant à un retrait du gilet de sauvetage 9 hors du deuxième compartiment 21. Suivant un critère prédéfini se rapportant à la variation enregistrée, l’unité de commande 11 envoie un signal pour activer la serrure électromécanique 25 en ouverture et permettre l’ouverture de la porte 23 du premier compartiment 1. The presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on an interaction that it detects with the lifejacket 9 stored in the second compartment 21. The lifejacket 9 comprises for example a transmitter 10 RFID, which transmits an electromagnetic signal to an RFID receiver of the presence sensor 7. The transmitted electromagnetic signal is a function of the distance between the RFID transmitter 10 and the RFID receiver. Thus, the control unit 11 records a variation of the electromagnetic signal, corresponding to a withdrawal of the lifejacket 9 from the second compartment 21. According to a predefined criterion relating to the recorded variation, the control unit 11 sends a signal to activate the electromechanical lock 25 in opening and allow the opening of the door 23 of the first compartment 1.
Fig. 4, la serrure électromécanique 25 comprend un doigt 29 qui s'engage dans une encoche 31 de la structure 13. Le doigt 29 est guidé en translation solidairement de la porte 23 du premier compartiment 1 et pressé par un ressort 33 dans l'encoche 31, à l’état de fermeture. Un solénoïde 35 provoque le retrait du doigt 29 hors de l’encoche 31, contre la force de rappel du ressort 33, lorsque l’unité de commande 11 envoie un signal à la serrure électromécanique 25, pour l’activer en ouverture. Fig. 4, the electromechanical lock 25 comprises a finger 29 which engages in a notch 31 of the structure 13. The finger 29 is guided in translation integrally with the door 23 of the first compartment 1 and pressed by a spring 33 in the notch 31 , in the closed state. A solenoid 35 causes the finger 29 to be withdrawn from the notch 31, against the return force of the spring 33, when the control unit 11 sends a signal to the electromechanical lock 25, to activate it in opening.
Ce premier mode de réalisation est particulièrement avantageux au plan ergonomique, en ce que le premier compartiment 1 et le deuxième compartiment 21 peuvent s’étendre sur un même étage de la structure 13, défini par les supports 15. De surcroît, le premier compartiment 1 étant fermé par la porte 23 qui, commandée par l’unité de commande 11, sert de séparation avec le deuxième compartiment 21, il est prévu d’y entreposer la planche de sport nautique 3 par un simple dépôt, sans aucun moyen d’attache. This first embodiment is particularly advantageous from an ergonomic point of view, in that the first compartment 1 and the second compartment 21 can extend over the same floor of the structure 13, defined by the supports 15. In addition, the first compartment 1 being closed by the door 23 which, controlled by the control unit 11, serves as a separation with the second compartment 21, provision is made to store the water sports board 3 there by a simple deposit, without any means of attachment .
Un deuxième mode de réalisation, illustré par la Fig. 5, se distingue du mode précédent ce que chaque compartiment 12 sert à entreposer à la fois une planche nautique de sport ou de loisir 3 et un gilet de sauvetage 9. Un barreau 24 est monté mobile en rotation par rapport à la structure 13, devant une entrée de chaque compartiment 12, fermée par une porte 23. Le barreau 24 comprend un moteur électromécanique 26 pour être commandé en rotation par l’unité de commande 11, entre deux positions, dont l’une bloque la sortie de la planche nautique de sport ou de loisir 3 du compartiment 12 et l’autre, autorise la sortie. Le capteur de présence 7 est disposé à l’entrée du deuxième compartiment 12, voire sur la porte 23. L’unité de commande 11 est en communication, filaire ou non, avec le capteur de présence 7 et le moteur électrique 26 de chaque compartiment 12 pour l’envoi et la réception de signaux de commande. A second embodiment, illustrated by FIG. 5, differs from the previous mode in that each compartment 12 is used to store both a sports or leisure waterboard 3 and a lifejacket 9. A bar 24 is rotatably mounted relative to the structure 13, in front an entrance to each compartment 12, closed by a door 23. The bar 24 comprises an electromechanical motor 26 to be controlled in rotation by the control unit 11, between two positions, one of which blocks the exit of the wakeboard from sport or leisure 3 of compartment 12 and the other authorizes the exit. The presence sensor 7 is arranged at the entrance to the second compartment 12, or even on the door 23. The control unit 11 is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 and the electric motor 26 of each compartment 12 for sending and receiving control signals.
Ce deuxième mode de réalisation apporte une simplification par rapport au mode précédent, tout en permettant d’entreposer les planches nautiques 3 par un simple dépôt. This second embodiment provides a simplification compared to the previous mode, while allowing the nautical boards 3 to be stored by a simple deposit.
Selon un troisième mode de réalisation, le compartiment 12 est constitué Fig. 6, par, une alvéole 37 formée dans un carrousel 39. Ce dernier est mobile autour d’un axe de rotation 41 vis-à-vis d’une enceinte fixe 43 et est commandé au moyen d’un moteur (non représenté) contrôlé par l’unité de commande 11. Le carrousel 39 comprend plusieurs alvéoles 37, séparées par des parois radiales 47, pour former autant de compartiment 12 destinés à entreposer autant de planches de sport nautiques 3. Un gilet de sauvetage 9 est également entreposé dans chaque alvéole 37. According to a third embodiment, the compartment 12 consists of Fig. 6, by a cell 37 formed in a carousel 39. The latter is movable around an axis of rotation 41 vis-à-vis a fixed enclosure 43 and is controlled by means of a motor (not shown) controlled by the control unit 11. The carousel 39 comprises several cells 37, separated by radial walls 47, to form as many compartments 12 intended to store as many water sports boards 3. A life jacket 9 is also stored in each cell 37.
L’enceinte fixe 43 est pourvue d’une première porte 49, commandée par la serrure électromécanique 25 et donnant accès à la planche de sport nautique 3 et d’une deuxième porte 51, donnant accès au gilet de sauvetage 9. Un capteur de présence 7 peut être disposé dans chaque alvéole 37. L’unité de commande 11 est en communication, filaire ou non, avec le capteur de présence 7 et la serrure électromécanique 25 de chaque alvéole 12 pour l’envoi et la réception de signaux de commande. De préférence, un seul capteur de présence 7 est disposé sur l’enceinte fixe 43 ou sur la deuxième porte 51. Dans ce cas, l’unité de commande 11 pilote en rotation le carrousel 39, pour mettre en coïncidence la deuxième porte 51 avec une alvéole pour laquelle le capteur de présence 7 envoie un signal électromagnétique, représentant la détection d’un gilet de sauvetage 9. The fixed enclosure 43 is provided with a first door 49, controlled by the electromechanical lock 25 and giving access to the water sports board 3 and with a second door 51, giving access to the lifejacket 9. A presence sensor 7 can be arranged in each cell 37. The control unit 11 is in communication, wired or otherwise, with the presence sensor 7 and the electromechanical lock 25 of each cell 12 for sending and receiving control signals. Preferably, a single presence sensor 7 is arranged on the fixed enclosure 43 or on the second door 51. In this case, the control unit 11 drives the carousel 39 in rotation, to bring the second door 51 into coincidence with a cell for which the presence sensor 7 sends an electromagnetic signal, representing the detection of a lifejacket 9.
A noter que selon ce troisième mode de réalisation, l’alvéole 37 peut être divisée en un premier compartiment 1, dans lequel l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir 3 est entreposé et en un deuxième compartiment 21, dans lequel le gilet de sauvetage 9 est entreposé. It should be noted that according to this third embodiment, the cell 37 can be divided into a first compartment 1, in which the nautical sport or leisure object 3 is stored and into a second compartment 21, in which the lifejacket 9 is stored.
Selon un quatrième mode de réalisation, la consigne en libre-service comprend, Fig. 7, une structure 13 dans laquelle le compartiment 12 est divisé en un premier compartiment 1 dans lequel plusieurs objets nautiques sont entreposés et un deuxième compartiment 21, dans lequel plusieurs gilets de sauvetage 9 sont entreposés. Des supports 15 sont portés par la structure 13 pour former des étagères dans le premier compartiment 1, chacune destinée à l’entreposage d’une planche de sport nautique 3. Dans la mesure où le premier compartiment 1 est dépourvu de porte, le moyen de libération 5 des planches de sport nautiques comprend un cadenas électromécanique 55, fixé à un lien résistant 57, par exemple un câble, reliant une planche de sport nautique 3 à chaque étagère de la structure 13. According to a fourth embodiment, the self-service locker comprises, FIG. 7, a structure 13 in which the compartment 12 is divided into a first compartment 1 in which several nautical objects are stored and a second compartment 21, in which several lifejackets 9 are stored. Supports 15 are carried by the structure 13 to form shelves in the first compartment 1, each intended for the storage of a water sports board 3. Insofar as the first compartment 1 has no door, the means of release 5 of the water sports boards comprises an electromechanical padlock 55, fixed to a resistant link 57, for example a cable, connecting a water sports board 3 to each shelf of the structure 13.
Le deuxième compartiment 21 est fermé par une porte 59, montée par rapport à la structure 13. Le capteur de présence 7 est disposé dans le deuxième compartiment 21 et fixé à la structure 13 ou à la porte 59. The second compartment 21 is closed by a door 59, mounted relative to the structure 13. The presence sensor 7 is placed in the second compartment 21 and fixed to the structure 13 or to the door 59.
L’unité de commande 11 est en communication, filaire ou non, avec le capteur de présence 7 du deuxième compartiment 21 et le cadenas électromécanique 55 de chaque étagère de la structure 13, pour l’envoi et la réception de signaux de commande. The control unit 11 is in communication, wired or not, with the presence sensor 7 of the second compartment 21 and the electromechanical padlock 55 of each shelf of the structure 13, for sending and receiving control signals.
Fig. 8, le cadenas électromécanique 55 comprend un corps 61 et une gâche 63 guidée en translation et pressée par un ressort 33 dans une gorge 67 d’un doigt 69, fixé à la planche de sport nautique 3. Un solénoïde 35 provoque un retrait de la gâche 63 hors de la gorge 67, contre la force de rappel du ressort 33 et libère le corps 61 par rapport au doigt 69, lorsque l’unité de commande 11 envoie signal au cadenas électromécanique 55, pour l’activer en ouverture. Fig. 8, the electromechanical padlock 55 comprises a body 61 and a keeper 63 guided in translation and pressed by a spring 33 in a groove 67 of a finger 69, fixed to the water sports board 3. A solenoid 35 causes a withdrawal of the striker 63 out of the groove 67, against the return force of the spring 33 and releases the body 61 relative to the finger 69, when the control unit 11 sends a signal to the electromechanical padlock 55, to activate it in opening.
Ce quatrième mode de réalisation est particulièrement avantageux au plan ergonomique, en ce que le premier compartiment 1 peut rester ouvert pour faciliter l’accès aux planches de sport nautiques 3 entreposés sur les étagères de la structure 13. De surcroît, un seul deuxième compartiment 21 peut suffire pour l’entreposage de différents gilets de sauvetage 9 associés aux différentes planches de sport nautiques 3. En outre, l’unité de commande 11 peut identifier chaque gilet de sauvetage 9 entreposé dans le deuxième compartiment 21, grâce au signal électromagnétique propre émis par l’émetteur RFID 10 dont il est pourvu, et l’associer à l’un des cadenas électromécaniques 55. Ainsi, l’utilisation des gilets de sauvetage, des moyens de libération et des planches de sport nautiques elles-mêmes, peut être gérée individuellement et mieux contrôlée. This fourth embodiment is particularly advantageous from an ergonomic point of view, in that the first compartment 1 can remain open to facilitate access to the water sports boards 3 stored on the shelves of the structure 13. In addition, a single second compartment 21 may suffice for the storage of different lifejackets 9 associated with the different water sports boards 3. In addition, the control unit 11 can identify each lifejacket 9 stored in the second compartment 21, thanks to the own electromagnetic signal emitted by the RFID transmitter 10 with which it is provided, and associate it with one of the electromechanical padlocks 55. Thus, the use of the life jackets, the release means and the water sports boards themselves, can be individually managed and better controlled.
Le fonctionnement de la consigne en libre-service, dans les deuxième, troisième et quatrième mode de réalisation, est analogue à celui du premier mode. Le capteur de présence 7 envoie un signal vers l’unité de commande 11, en fonction d’une interaction qu’il détecte avec l’un des gilets de sauvetage 9, entreposés dans le compartiment 12, l’alvéole 37 ou le deuxième compartiment 21. L’unité de commande 11 enregistre une variation du signal électromagnétique transmis par le gilet de sauvetage 9, correspondant à son retrait hors dudit compartiment 12, 21 ou de ladite alvéole. Suivant un critère prédéfini se rapportant à la variation enregistrée, l’unité de commande 11 envoie un signal pour activer le moteur électrique 26, la serrure électromécanique 25 ou le cadenas électromécanique 55 en ouverture et permettre la libération de la planche de sport nautique 3 entreposée dans le compartiment 12, l’alvéole 37 ou le premier compartiment 1. The operation of the self-service locker, in the second, third and fourth embodiments, is analogous to that of the first mode. The presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on an interaction that it detects with one of the life jackets 9, stored in the compartment 12, the cell 37 or the second compartment 21. The control unit 11 records a variation of the electromagnetic signal transmitted by the lifejacket 9, corresponding to its withdrawal from said compartment 12, 21 or from said cell. According to a predefined criterion relating to the recorded variation, the control unit 11 sends a signal to activate the electric motor 26, the electromechanical lock 25 or the electromechanical padlock 55 in opening and allow the release of the water sports board 3 stored in compartment 12, cell 37 or first compartment 1.
La planche de sport nautique 3 peut être une planche à coque rigide ou à coque souple et gonflable. Dans ce dernier cas, l’invention prévoit de façon avantageuse que l’unité de commande 11 est apte à communiquer avec un capteur de pression 71, destiné à être monté sur la planche de sport nautique 3. The water sports board 3 can be a board with a rigid hull or a flexible and inflatable hull. In the latter case, the invention advantageously provides that the control unit 11 is able to communicate with a pressure sensor 71, intended to be mounted on the water sports board 3.
Fig. 9, le capteur de pression 71, connu en soi, est monté sur une valve de gonflage à clapet 73. Il est disposé dans un réceptacle 75 où la valve de gonflage est fixée de façon étanche, par un épaulement 77 coopérant avec un écrou 79, au tissu technique 70 dans lequel la planche de sport nautique gonflable est fabriquée. Il comprend un composant électromécanique détectant la pression de gonflage et un circuit électronique auquel le composant électromécanique est associé, comportant un émetteur de type RFID ou Bluetooth. Dans ce dernier cas, le circuit électronique est alimenté par une pile. Fig. 9, the pressure sensor 71, known per se, is mounted on a flap inflation valve 73. It is placed in a receptacle 75 where the inflation valve is fixed in a sealed manner, by a shoulder 77 cooperating with a nut 79 , to the technical fabric 70 in which the inflatable water sports board is made. It comprises an electromechanical component detecting the inflation pressure and an electronic circuit with which the electromechanical component is associated, comprising an RFID or Bluetooth type transmitter. In the latter case, the electronic circuit is powered by a battery.
Le capteur de pression 71 est en communication avec l’unité de commande 11 par l’intermédiaire d’un récepteur 81 et envoie vers l’unité de commande 11, un signal électromagnétique qui représente une valeur à l’instant T, de la pression de gonflage. Il permet ainsi à l’unité de commande 11 de confirmer l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération, lorsque la pression de gonflage est suffisante pour garantir la sécurité de
l’utilisateur. Dans le cas contraire, l’unité de commande est apte à rediriger l’envoi du signal vers un deuxième moyen de libération d’une deuxième planche de sport nautique, ayant une pression de gonflage suffisante. A défaut, l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération est annulé. The pressure sensor 71 is in communication with the control unit 11 via a receiver 81 and sends to the control unit 11, an electromagnetic signal which represents a value at the instant T, of the pressure inflation. It thus allows the control unit 11 to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of
the user. Otherwise, the control unit is able to redirect the sending of the signal to a second means of releasing a second water sports board, having sufficient inflation pressure. Failing this, the sending of the signal to the release means is cancelled.
Le récepteur 81 est fixé aux traverses 15 de la structure 13 ou à l’enceinte fixe 43 du carrousel 39. Dans ce dernier cas, l’unité de commande 11 pilote en rotation le carrousel 39, pour mettre en coïncidence les portes 49, 51 du compartiment 12, le cas échéant divisé en un premier compartiment 1 et un deuxième compartiment 21, avec une alvéole 37 du carrousel 39, pour laquelle à la fois, le capteur de présence 7 envoie un signal, représentant la détection d’un gilet de sauvetage 9 et le capteur de pression 71, un signal électromagnétique, représentant une pression de gonflage acceptable. The receiver 81 is fixed to the crosspieces 15 of the structure 13 or to the fixed enclosure 43 of the carousel 39. In the latter case, the control unit 11 drives the carousel 39 in rotation, to bring the doors 49, 51 into coincidence. of the compartment 12, if necessary divided into a first compartment 1 and a second compartment 21, with a cell 37 of the carousel 39, for which both the presence sensor 7 sends a signal, representing the detection of a rescue 9 and the pressure sensor 71, an electromagnetic signal, representing an acceptable inflation pressure.
Au moment de la restitution par l’utilisateur des objets loués, le capteur de présence 7 envoie un signal à l’unité de commande 11, en fonction de
l’interaction de son détecteur avec l’émetteur 10 du gilet de sauvetage 9. Ce signal est traité par l’unité de commande 11 pour calculer le temps de location. L’unité de commande 11 est également programmée pour réactiver la serrure 25, le barreau 26 ou le cadenas électromécanique 55 en ouverture et permettre à l’utilisateur d’entreposer la planche de sport nautique 3, dans le premier compartiment 1 de la consigne en libre-service. Une temporisation permet à l’unité de commande 11 de refermer la serrure 25 ou le cadenas électromécanique 55 ou de faire pivoter le barreau 26 en fermeture. Lorsqu’il est prévu, le capteur de pression 71 le capteur de pression 71 envoie un signal électromagnétique à l’unité de commande 11, qui représente la valeur de la pression de gonflage. Ce signal électromagnétique est traité par l’unité de commande 11 pour déclarer la planche de sport nautique gonflable en maintenance, si la valeur de pression de gonflage n’est plus acceptable. When the user returns the rented objects, the presence sensor 7 sends a signal to the control unit 11, depending on
the interaction of its detector with the transmitter 10 of the lifejacket 9. This signal is processed by the control unit 11 to calculate the rental time. The control unit 11 is also programmed to reactivate the lock 25, the bar 26 or the electromechanical padlock 55 when opening and allow the user to store the water sports board 3, in the first compartment 1 of the deposit in self-service. A delay allows the control unit 11 to close the lock 25 or the electromechanical padlock 55 or to pivot the bar 26 in closing. When provided, the pressure sensor 71 the pressure sensor 71 sends an electromagnetic signal to the control unit 11, which represents the value of the inflation pressure. This electromagnetic signal is processed by the control unit 11 to declare the inflatable water sports board under maintenance, if the inflation pressure value is no longer acceptable.
Il convient de noter que la source d’énergie du capteur de pression ne saurait être constituée par l’énergie solaire, étant observé que l’objet nautique est entreposé en permanence dans un compartiment de la consigne en libre-service, sauf les moments où il est retiré et utilisé. Ces moments seraient en effet insuffisants pour garantir le bon fonctionnement d’un capteur de pression à énergie solaire, notamment après un temps plus ou moins long d’entreposage dans le compartiment. It should be noted that the energy source of the pressure sensor cannot be constituted by solar energy, it being observed that the nautical object is permanently stored in a compartment of the self-service locker, except for times when it is removed and used. These moments would in fact be insufficient to guarantee the correct operation of a solar-powered pressure sensor, in particular after a more or less long period of storage in the compartment.
L’invention, suivant l’un ou l’autre des modes de réalisation décrits précédemment, se prête particulièrement bien à une mise en œuvre informatique, au moyen d’une application logicielle adaptée aux téléphones portables ou aux ordinateurs. Ainsi, l’unité de commande 11 peut être,
d’une manière connue en soi, pilotée par l’application logicielle pour la réservation, l’acquittement d’un droit de location pour une durée définie et la libération d’une planche de sport nautique 3, en fonction du signal électromagnétique émis par le capteur de présence 7 interagissant avec le gilet de sauvetage 9. The invention, according to one or other of the embodiments described above, lends itself particularly well to computer implementation, by means of a software application suitable for mobile telephones or computers. Thus, the control unit 11 can be,
in a manner known per se, controlled by the software application for the reservation, the payment of a rental right for a defined period and the release of a water sports board 3, according to the electromagnetic signal emitted by the presence sensor 7 interacting with the lifejacket 9.
Dans le cas de planches de sport nautiques 3 à coque souple et gonflables, disposant d’un capteur de pression 71, l’application logicielle pilote l’unité de commande 11 pour confirmer l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération, serrure 25, barreau 26 ou cadenas 55, lorsque la pression de gonflage est suffisante pour garantir la sécurité de l’utilisateur, rediriger l’envoi du signal vers un deuxième moyen de libération d’une deuxième planche de sport nautique 3, ayant une pression de gonflage suffisante, ou à défaut, annuler l’envoi du signal vers le moyen de libération. In the case of water sports boards 3 with a flexible shell and inflatable, having a pressure sensor 71, the software application controls the control unit 11 to confirm the sending of the signal to the release means, lock 25 , bar 26 or padlock 55, when the inflation pressure is sufficient to guarantee the safety of the user, redirecting the sending of the signal to a second release means of a second water sports board 3, having an inflation pressure sufficient, or failing that, cancel the sending of the signal to the release means.
De surcroit, l'unité de commande 11 peut mémoriser les valeurs de pression mesurées par le capteur de pression 71 avant et après une utilisation. Elle peut encore mémoriser des variations de pression pendant
l’intervalle de temps où les planches de sport nautiques gonflables sont entreposées dans le compartiment 12, 1 ou 21. In addition, the control unit 11 can memorize the pressure values measured by the pressure sensor 71 before and after use. It can still memorize pressure variations during
the time interval the inflatable water sports boards are stored in compartment 12, 1 or 21.
Ces données constituent ainsi un historique pour chacune des planches de sport nautiques gonflables, permettant de prévoir un regonflage ou une révision, en fonction du nombre de sorties, des durées d'utilisation de la planche de sport nautique gonflable et d’autres données, notamment météorologiques. These data thus constitute a history for each of the inflatable water sports boards, making it possible to plan a re-inflation or a revision, depending on the number of outings, the durations of use of the inflatable water sports board and other data, in particular meteorological.
Bien que les modes de réalisation aient été décrits en rapport avec une planche de sport nautique, l’invention s’applique identiquement à tout objet nautique de sport ou de loisir, comme les canoës, les kayaks ou encore les petits bateaux. Although the embodiments have been described in relation to a water sports board, the invention applies identically to any nautical object for sport or leisure, such as canoes, kayaks or even small boats.

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  1. Consigne en libre-service, comprenant un compartiment (12), un objet nautique de sport ou de loisir (3) entreposé dans le compartiment (12), un moyen de libération (5) dudit objet (3) par rapport au compartiment (12), un capteur de présence (7) et une unité de commande (11), apte à envoyer un signal vers le moyen de libération (5), pour l’activer en ouverture, en fonction Self-service locker, comprising a compartment (12), a nautical sport or leisure object (3) stored in the compartment (12), a means of releasing (5) said object (3) relative to the compartment (12 ), a presence sensor (7) and a control unit (11), capable of sending a signal to the release means (5), to activate it in opening, depending
    d’un signal envoyé par le capteur de présence (7), caractérisée en ce que le capteur de présence (7) est apte à détecter un gilet de sauvetage (9) également entreposé dans le compartiment (12) pour n’activer le moyen de libération (5), que lorsque le gilet de sauvetage (9) est hors de portée électromagnétique du capteur de présence (7). of a signal sent by the presence sensor (7), characterized in that the presence sensor (7) is capable of detecting a lifejacket (9) also stored in the compartment (12) in order to activate the means release (5), only when the lifejacket (9) is out of electromagnetic range of the presence sensor (7).
  2. Consigne en libre-service selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le compartiment (12) est divisé en un premier compartiment (1), dans lequel le moyen de libération (5) est disposé et dans lequel l'objet de sport nautique de sport ou de loisir (3) est entreposé et un deuxième compartiment (21), dans lequel le capteur de présence (7) est disposé et dans lequel le gilet de sauvetage (9) est entreposé, le deuxième compartiment (21) étant isolé par une porte (23) du premier compartiment (1), commandée par le moyen de libération (5). Self-service locker according to Claim 1, characterized in that the compartment (12) is divided into a first compartment (1), in which the release means (5) is arranged and in which the water sports object of sport or leisure (3) is stored and a second compartment (21), in which the presence sensor (7) is arranged and in which the lifejacket (9) is stored, the second compartment (21) being insulated by a door (23) of the first compartment (1), controlled by the release means (5).
  3. Consigne en libre-service selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le compartiment (12) est constitué par une alvéole (37) formée dans un carrousel (39), mobile en rotation par rapport à un enceinte fixe (43), laquelle est pourvue d’une première porte (49), commandée par le moyen de libération (5) et donnant accès à l’objet de sport nautique entreposé dans Self-service locker according to claim 1, characterized in that the compartment (12) consists of a cell (37) formed in a carousel (39), movable in rotation relative to a fixed enclosure (43), which is provided with a first door (49), controlled by the release means (5) and giving access to the water sports object stored in
    l’alvéole (37) et d’une deuxième porte (51), donnant accès au gilet de sauvetage (9) également entreposé dans l’alvéole (37). the cell (37) and a second door (51), giving access to the lifejacket (9) also stored in the cell (37).
  4. Consigne en libre-service selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le moyen de libération (5) comprend une serrure électromécanique (25) ou un barreau (24), activable en ouverture ou en rotation par un signal envoyé par l’unité de commande (11). Self-service locker according to claim 1, characterized in that the release means (5) comprises an electromechanical lock (25) or a bar (24), activatable in opening or in rotation by a signal sent by the unit of command (11).
  5. Consigne en libre-service selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que le moyen de libération (5) comprend un cadenas électromécanique (55), activable en ouverture par le signal envoyé par l’unité de commande (11) et fixé à un lien (57) rattaché au compartiment (12). Self-service locker according to claim 1, characterized in that the release means (5) comprises an electromechanical padlock (55), activatable in opening by the signal sent by the control unit (11) and fixed to a link (57) attached to the compartment (12).
  6. Consigne en libre-service selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que l’unité de commande (11) est apte à communiquer avec un capteur de pression (71) monté, dans l’objet nautique de sport ou de loisir (3) ayant une coque souple gonflable, et de préférence dans une valve de gonflage (73), pour n’activer le moyen de libération (5) en ouverture, que si le signal électromagnétique envoyé par le capteur de pression (71) représente une pression de gonflage déterminée. Self-service locker according to Claim 1, characterized in that the control unit (11) is capable of communicating with a pressure sensor (71) mounted in the nautical sport or leisure object (3) having an inflatable flexible shell, and preferably in an inflation valve (73), to only activate the release means (5) in opening, if the electromagnetic signal sent by the pressure sensor (71) represents an inflation pressure determined.
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