EP3488142A1 - Device for supplying pressure fluid - Google Patents

Device for supplying pressure fluid

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EP3488142A1
EP3488142A1 EP17745832.0A EP17745832A EP3488142A1 EP 3488142 A1 EP3488142 A1 EP 3488142A1 EP 17745832 A EP17745832 A EP 17745832A EP 3488142 A1 EP3488142 A1 EP 3488142A1
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valve
tap
electronic communication
connection system
rotation
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Antoine Frenal
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LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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Air Liquide SA
LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00—Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/04—Arrangement or mounting of valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2201/00—Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/01—Shape
    • F17C2201/0104—Shape cylindrical
    • F17C2201/0109—Shape cylindrical with exteriorly curved end-piece
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2201/00—Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/05—Size
    • F17C2201/056—Small (<1 m3)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2201/00—Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/05—Size
    • F17C2201/058—Size portable (<30 l)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302—Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/0323—Valves
    • F17C2205/0329—Valves manually actuated
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/05—Vessel or content identifications, e.g. labels
    • F17C2205/055—Vessel or content identifications, e.g. labels by magnetic means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/05—Vessel or content identifications, e.g. labels
    • F17C2205/058—Vessel or content identifications, e.g. labels by Radio Frequency Identification
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/01—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the phase
    • F17C2223/0107—Single phase
    • F17C2223/0123—Single phase gaseous, e.g. CNG, GNC
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/03—Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the pressure level
    • F17C2223/036—Very high pressure (>80 bar)
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2250/00—Accessories; Control means; Indicating, measuring or monitoring of parameters
    • F17C2250/03—Control means
    • F17C2250/032—Control means using computers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2250/00—Accessories; Control means; Indicating, measuring or monitoring of parameters
    • F17C2250/03—Control means
    • F17C2250/034—Control means using wireless transmissions
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2265/00—Effects achieved by gas storage or gas handling
    • F17C2265/04—Effects achieved by gas storage or gas handling using an independent energy source, e.g. battery

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for supplying fluid under pressure.
  • the invention more particularly relates to a device for supplying pressurized fluid, especially pressurized gas, comprising a first valve housing an internal fluid circuit provided with an insulating member for opening or closing the internal circuit such as a valve or a valve, the device comprising a second valve forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve, the second valve being provided with an internal fluid circuit, and comprising a movable member for actuating the valve member; isolating the first valve to control the opening or closing of the latter, the first valve and the second valve comprising respective clipping members forming a removable male / female quick connection system of the second valve on the first valve, the first valve comprising a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis, the quick connection system comprising at least one formed groove or rib on the cylindrical end of the first valve and a claw system or gripping balls integral with the second valve and cooperating with the at least one groove or rib formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve.
  • the invention relates in particular to a device for dispensing fluid, in particular pressurized gas of the modular type.
  • the invention relates in particular to the filling of gas cylinders at high pressure (for example between 200 and 700 bar).
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a fluid dispensing device having good ergonomics of use.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the device according to the invention which moreover conforms to the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized by when the second valve is in the connected position on the first valve via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures a locking of the second valve on the first valve along the longitudinal axis while allowing a rotation of the second valve on the first tap around this longitudinal axis.
  • embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
  • the quick connection system allows a rotation of the second valve on the first valve around this longitudinal axis at a determined angle between 40 ° and 360 °,
  • the internal circuit of the second valve comprises a downstream end provided with an outlet fitting opening on the peripheral surface of the second valve
  • the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve is not located on the longitudinal axis of the first valve
  • the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve is located on a side face of the second valve
  • the device comprises a bottle of pressurized fluid to which is connected the first valve, the device further comprising a protective cap of the first valve rigidly fixed to the bottle, in the connected position of the second valve on the first valve, the control system. rapid connection allowing a rotation of the second valve on the first valve around the longitudinal axis and relative to the cap,
  • the first valve, the cap and the bottle comprises at least one first remote electronic interrogable communication and data storage element wireless electromagnetic waves
  • the second valve comprising a second electronic communication element and wirelessly interrogable remote data storage by electromagnetic waves
  • the first and second electronic communication members being configured to exchange wireless information via the same communication system
  • at least one of the first electronic communication element and the second electronic communication element comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically around the longitudinal axis when the second valve is in position connected to the first valve
  • the first and second electronic communication members use a wireless communication technology of the same type having a determined maximum range, said maximum range being greater than or equal to the distance separating said members when the second tap is in position connected to the first tap,
  • the first and second electronic communication members are configured to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: “Radio Frequency Identification” (“RFID”), “Near Field Communication” (“NFC”),
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • NFC Near Field Communication
  • the first and second electronic communication members are configured to have a wireless communication range of between one and five millimeters and forty centimeters, preferably between one centimeter and ten centimeters,
  • the first and second electronic communication members comprise at least one of: a passive transponder without an electromagnetic wave generating device, an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic data reading memory single or read and (re) write data, with or without battery,
  • the quick connection system comprises at least two grooves or ribs formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve, the two grooves or ribs having dimensions and / or shapes determined and / or spaced by a determined distance so that the quick connection is only possible with a system with claws or geometrically conjugated gripping balls,
  • the actuating member In the mounted position of the second valve on the first valve, the actuating member is movable regardless of the angular position of the second valve on the first valve around the axis of rotation, and in that the member of actuation is mobile in translation in a parallel direction and preference coincides with the axis of rotation of the second valve on the first valve.
  • the invention also relates to a bottle or a set of bottles (frame) of fluid under pressure comprising such a device.
  • the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
  • FIG. 1 represents a sectional view, schematic and partial, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a device for supplying fluid in a disconnected state
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic and partial diagram illustrating a possible embodiment of a fastening system of the fluid supply device of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 and 4 show schematic sectional and partial views respectively illustrating two configurations of use of a fluid supply device in a connected state.
  • FIG. 1 represents a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular pressurized gas, comprising a first valve 3 mounted in the orifice of a reservoir 2 and surrounded by a protective cap 11.
  • the first valve 3 houses an internal fluid circuit 13 provided with at least one isolation member 4 for opening or closing the internal circuit 13.
  • the isolation member 4 is for example a valve or a valve.
  • the device 1 comprises a second valve 5 forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve 3 (and in the disconnected position in Figure 1).
  • the second valve 5 is provided with an internal fluid circuit 15 comprising an upstream end intended to be connected fluidically to one end of the internal circuit 13 of the first valve 3.
  • the internal circuit 13 of the second valve 5 comprises for example at least one member 9 for controlling the flow of fluid (for example a fixed or adjustable pressure reducer and / or a flow regulator).
  • the second valve preferably also comprises a movable member 16 for actuating the member 4 for isolating the first valve 3 to control the opening or closing of the latter.
  • the movable actuating member 16 is a valve pushbutton controlled by a manual actuating member (lever, push button, steering wheel) carried by the second valve.
  • the manual actuating member 10 can control, if necessary, the fluid flow control member 9.
  • the first valve 3 and the second valve 5 comprising members 6, 7 respective snaps forming a removable male / female quick connection system of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve.
  • the first valve comprises a terminal end of cylindrical shape extending along a central longitudinal axis A on which the second valve 5 is connected.
  • the quick connection system comprises at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve 3 (see FIG. 2) and a claw system 6, balls (or any equivalent equivalent attachment element) integral with the second tap 5.
  • the fastening element or elements 6 of the second valve 5 are preferably mobile and can be locked / unlocked for example a movable locking member 12 on the second valve 5.
  • the fastening element or elements 6 of the second valve 5 cooperate with the at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve 3.
  • the quick connection system ensures a locking of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve along the axis A longitudinal while by allowing a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve around this longitudinal axis A.
  • the quick connection system may allow a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3 around this longitudinal axis A at a limited determined angle (that is to say that for example a mechanical stop system (s) allows to limit the rotation of the second valve with respect to the first 3 tap or not limited (i.e. no mechanical stop system is provided to limit the rotation of the second valve relative to the first valve 3).
  • a mechanical stop system s
  • the first valve 5 can perform several turns on itself about the longitudinal axis A.
  • the internal circuit of the second valve 5 comprises a downstream end preferably provided with an outlet fitting opening on the peripheral surface of the second valve 5.
  • the downstream end of the internal circuit 15 of the second valve 5 is not located on the longitudinal axis A of the first valve 3.
  • the outlet fitting 25 is located on one side or the other with respect to a user. (see Figures 3 and 4).
  • the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve (5) is located on a side face of the second valve 5 (see Figure 3 and 4).
  • this configuration also allows a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 tap relative to the hat 1 1.
  • At least one of: the first valve 3, the cap 1 1 and the bottle 2 comprises at least a first electronic element 8 for communication and data storage remote sear wireless electromagnetic waves.
  • the second valve 5 also includes a second remote electronic interrogable communication and data storage member 8 wireless electromagnetic wave.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices are configured to exchange wireless information via the same communication system.
  • At least one of: the first electronic communication member and the second electronic communication member comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically about the longitudinal axis A when the second valve is in the connected position on the first 3 tap.
  • This geometry makes it possible to exchange data between the two electronic communication elements 8, 10 whatever the relative angular position between the two valves 3, 5.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices use, for example, a wireless communication technology of the same nature with a determined maximum range.
  • the maximum range is preferably equal to or slightly greater (a few millimeters or centimeters) than the distance between said members 8, 10 when the second valve 5 is in the connected position on the first valve 3.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices are preferably configured to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: “Radio Frequency Identification” (“RFID”), “Near Field Communication” (“NFC”) ).
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • NFC Near Field Communication
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members are preferably configured to have a wireless communication range of between one and five millimeters and forty centimeters preferably between one centimeter and ten centimeters.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication elements comprise for example at least one of: a passive transponder without an electromagnetic wave generating device, an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic memory with data read only or read and (re) write data, with or without battery.
  • the quick connection system is configured (for example, play, debate %) so that when the fluid pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two valves 3, 5 connected exceeds a pressure level determined , the quick-connect system 6, 7 undergoes a force which tends to limit or prevent relative rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 tap.
  • at least one movable member of the quick-connect system (claw, ball or other) is sensitive to the pressure in the circuit (s) 13, 15 and is constrained to a clamping position preventing or limiting rotation when this pressure is above a certain threshold, for example 5 or 10bar or more. This allows the user to ensure that the device is under pressure. By For example, rotation is permitted only when the internal circuit of the second valve 5 is not under pressure.
  • the rotation of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3 is possible manually with a very low torque, for example less than 1 or 2 Nm. That is to say, the claw or ball system slides on a combined gripping surface of the first valve 3.
  • a pressure threshold for example 5bar or 3bar or 10bar or 30bar or more

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for supplying pressure fluid, comprising a first tap (3) housing an inner fluid circuit (13) provided with an isolating body (4), the device (1) comprising a second tap (5) provided with an inner fluid circuit (15) and comprising a mobile body (16) for actuating the isolating body (4) of the first tap (3) so as to control the opening or the closing of same, the first tap (3) and the second tap (5) comprising respective attachment bodies (6, 7) forming a system for the detachable male/female quick-connection of the second tap (5) to the first tap (3). The first tap (3) comprises a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis (A), the quick-connection system comprising at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap (3) and a system (6) of claws or connection beads which is secured to the second tap (5) and cooperates with the at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap (3) when the second tap (5) is in the position wherein it is connected to the first tap (3) via the quick-connection system. The quick-connection system ensures that the second tap (5) is locked onto the first tap (3) along the longitudinal axis (A) while at the same time allowing a rotation of the second tap (5) on the first tap (3) about said longitudinal axis (A).

Description

Dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression  Device for supplying fluid under pressure
L'invention concerne un dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression. L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression, notamment de gaz sous pression, comprenant un premier robinet abritant un circuit interne de fluide muni d'un organe d'isolation permettant d'ouvrir ou de fermer le circuit interne tel qu'un clapet ou une vanne, le dispositif comportant un second robinet formant une entité physique distincte du premier robinet, le second robinet étant muni d'un circuit interne de fluide, et comprenant un organe mobile d'actionnement de l'organe d'isolation du premier robinet pour commander l'ouverture ou la fermeture de ce dernier, le premier robinet et le second robinet comprenant des organes d'accrochages respectifs formant un système de connexion rapide mâle/femelle amovible du second robinet sur le premier robinet, le premier robinet comprenant une extrémité de forme cylindrique s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal, le système de connexion rapide comprenant au moins une gorge ou nervure formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet et un système à griffes ou billes d'accrochage solidaire du second robinet et coopérant avec la au moins une gorge ou nervure formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet. The invention relates to a device for supplying fluid under pressure. The invention more particularly relates to a device for supplying pressurized fluid, especially pressurized gas, comprising a first valve housing an internal fluid circuit provided with an insulating member for opening or closing the internal circuit such as a valve or a valve, the device comprising a second valve forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve, the second valve being provided with an internal fluid circuit, and comprising a movable member for actuating the valve member; isolating the first valve to control the opening or closing of the latter, the first valve and the second valve comprising respective clipping members forming a removable male / female quick connection system of the second valve on the first valve, the first valve comprising a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis, the quick connection system comprising at least one formed groove or rib on the cylindrical end of the first valve and a claw system or gripping balls integral with the second valve and cooperating with the at least one groove or rib formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve.
L'invention concerne en particulier un dispositif de distribution de fluide, notamment de gaz sous pression de type modulaire. L'invention concerne notamment le remplissage des bouteilles de gaz à haute pression (par exemple entre 200 et 700 bar).  The invention relates in particular to a device for dispensing fluid, in particular pressurized gas of the modular type. The invention relates in particular to the filling of gas cylinders at high pressure (for example between 200 and 700 bar).
Des exemples de différents dispositifs de distribution de fluide modulaires sont illustrés dans les documents FR2892799A1 , FR2979687A1 , FR2970313A1 ou FR3022972A1 Examples of different modular fluid distribution devices are illustrated in the documents FR2892799A1, FR2979687A1, FR2970313A1 or FR3022972A1.
Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de distribution de fluide ayant une bonne ergonomie d'utilisation. An object of the present invention is to provide a fluid dispensing device having good ergonomics of use.
Un but de la présente invention est de pallier tout ou partie des inconvénients de l'art antérieur.  An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art.
A cette fin, le dispositif selon l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule ci-dessus, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce que lorsque le second robinet est en position raccordée sur le premier robinet via le système de connexion rapide, le système de connexion rapide assure un blocage du second robinet sur le premier robinet selon l'axe longitudinal tout en autorisant une rotation du second robinet sur le premier robinet autour de cet axe longitudinal. For this purpose, the device according to the invention, which moreover conforms to the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized by when the second valve is in the connected position on the first valve via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures a locking of the second valve on the first valve along the longitudinal axis while allowing a rotation of the second valve on the first tap around this longitudinal axis.
Par ailleurs, des modes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent comporter l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :  Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
- en position raccordée du second robinet sur le premier robinet, le système de connexion rapide autorise une rotation du second robinet sur le premier robinet autour de cet axe longitudinal selon un angle déterminé compris entre 40° et 360°, - In the connected position of the second valve on the first valve, the quick connection system allows a rotation of the second valve on the first valve around this longitudinal axis at a determined angle between 40 ° and 360 °,
- le circuit interne du second robinet comprend une extrémité aval munie d'un raccord de sortie débouchant sur la surface périphérique du second robinet,the internal circuit of the second valve comprises a downstream end provided with an outlet fitting opening on the peripheral surface of the second valve,
- en position raccordée du second robinet sur le premier robinet, l'extrémité aval du circuit interne du second robinet n'est pas située sur l'axe longitudinal du premier robinet, - in the connected position of the second valve on the first valve, the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve is not located on the longitudinal axis of the first valve,
- en position raccordée du second robinet sur le premier robinet, l'extrémité aval du circuit interne du second robinet est située sur une face latérale du second robinet,  - in the connected position of the second valve on the first valve, the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve is located on a side face of the second valve,
- le dispositif comprend une bouteille de fluide sous pression sur laquelle est raccordé le premier robinet, le dispositif comprenant en outre un chapeau de protection du premier robinet fixé rigidement à la bouteille, en position raccordée du second robinet sur le premier robinet, le système de connexion rapide autorisant une rotation du second robinet sur le premier robinet autour de l'axe longitudinal et par rapport au chapeau,  the device comprises a bottle of pressurized fluid to which is connected the first valve, the device further comprising a protective cap of the first valve rigidly fixed to the bottle, in the connected position of the second valve on the first valve, the control system. rapid connection allowing a rotation of the second valve on the first valve around the longitudinal axis and relative to the cap,
- l'un au moins parmi : le premier robinet, le chapeau et la bouteille comprend au moins un premier organe électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques, le second robinet comprenant un second organe électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques, les premier et second organes électronique de communication étant configurés pour échanger des informations sans fil via un même système de communication, - l'un au moins parmi le premier organe électronique de communication et le second organe électronique de communication comprend une antenne annulaire qui est située concentriquement autour de l'axe longitudinal lorsque le second robinet est en position raccordée sur le premier robinet, at least one of: the first valve, the cap and the bottle comprises at least one first remote electronic interrogable communication and data storage element wireless electromagnetic waves, the second valve comprising a second electronic communication element and wirelessly interrogable remote data storage by electromagnetic waves, the first and second electronic communication members being configured to exchange wireless information via the same communication system, at least one of the first electronic communication element and the second electronic communication element comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically around the longitudinal axis when the second valve is in position connected to the first valve,
- les premier et second organes électroniques de communication utilisent une technologie de communication sans fil de même nature ayant portée maximale déterminée, ladite portée maximale étant supérieure ou égale à la distance séparant lesdits organes lorsque le second robinet est en position connectée sur le premier robinet,  the first and second electronic communication members use a wireless communication technology of the same type having a determined maximum range, said maximum range being greater than or equal to the distance separating said members when the second tap is in position connected to the first tap,
- les premier et second organes électroniques de communication sont conformés pour communiquer sans fil selon l'un au moins des technologies suivantes : « Identification par Radio Fréquence » (« RFID »), « Communication en champ proche » (« NFC »),  the first and second electronic communication members are configured to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: "Radio Frequency Identification" ("RFID"), "Near Field Communication" ("NFC"),
- les premier et second organes électroniques de communication sont configurés pour avoir une portée de communication sans fil comprise entre un et cinq millimètres et quarante centimètres de préférence entre un centimètre et dix centimètre,  the first and second electronic communication members are configured to have a wireless communication range of between one and five millimeters and forty centimeters, preferably between one centimeter and ten centimeters,
- les premier et second organes électroniques de communication comprennent au moins l'un parmi : un transpondeur passif sans dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétique, un transpondeur actif comprenant un dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétiques, le transpondeur comprenant une mémoire électronique à lecture de données seule ou à lecture et (ré)écriture de données, avec ou sans batterie,  the first and second electronic communication members comprise at least one of: a passive transponder without an electromagnetic wave generating device, an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic data reading memory single or read and (re) write data, with or without battery,
- le système de connexion rapide comprend au moins deux gorges ou nervures formées sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet, les deux gorges ou nervures ayant des dimensions et/ou des formes déterminées et/ou étant espacées d'une distance déterminée de sorte que la connexion rapide n'est possible qu'avec un système à griffes ou billes d'accrochage géométriquement conjugué,  the quick connection system comprises at least two grooves or ribs formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve, the two grooves or ribs having dimensions and / or shapes determined and / or spaced by a determined distance so that the quick connection is only possible with a system with claws or geometrically conjugated gripping balls,
- en position montée du second robinet sur le premier robinet, l'organe d'actionnement est mobile quelle que soit la position angulaire du second robinet sur le premier robinet autour de l'axe de rotation, et en ce que l'organe d'actionnement est mobile en translation selon une direction parallèle et de préférence confondue avec l'axe de rotation du second robinet sur le premier robinet. - In the mounted position of the second valve on the first valve, the actuating member is movable regardless of the angular position of the second valve on the first valve around the axis of rotation, and in that the member of actuation is mobile in translation in a parallel direction and preference coincides with the axis of rotation of the second valve on the first valve.
L'invention concerne également une bouteille ou un ensemble de bouteilles (cadre) de fluide sous pression comprenant un tel dispositif.  The invention also relates to a bottle or a set of bottles (frame) of fluid under pressure comprising such a device.
L'invention peut concerner également tout dispositif ou procédé alternatif comprenant toute combinaison des caractéristiques ci-dessus ou ci-dessous.  The invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
D'autres particularités et avantages apparaîtront à la lecture de la description ci-après, faite en référence aux figures dans lesquelles :  Other particularities and advantages will appear on reading the following description, made with reference to the figures in which:
- la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe, schématique et partielle, illustrant un exemple de réalisation d'un dispositif de fourniture de fluide dans un état déconnecté,  FIG. 1 represents a sectional view, schematic and partial, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a device for supplying fluid in a disconnected state,
- la figure 2 représente une schématique et partielle, illustrant un détail de réalisation possible d'un système d'accrochage du dispositif de fourniture de fluide de la figure 1 ,  FIG. 2 is a schematic and partial diagram illustrating a possible embodiment of a fastening system of the fluid supply device of FIG. 1,
- les figures 3 et 4 représentent des vues en coupe, schématiques et partielles, illustrant respectivement deux configurations d'utilisation d'un dispositif de fourniture de fluide dans un état connecté.  - Figures 3 and 4 show schematic sectional and partial views respectively illustrating two configurations of use of a fluid supply device in a connected state.
La figure 1 représente un dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression, notamment de gaz sous pression, comprenant un premier robinet 3 monté dans l'orifice d'un réservoir 2 et entouré d'un chapeau 1 1 de protection.  FIG. 1 represents a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular pressurized gas, comprising a first valve 3 mounted in the orifice of a reservoir 2 and surrounded by a protective cap 11.
Le premier robinet 3 abrite un circuit 13 interne de fluide muni d'au moins d'un organe 4 d'isolation permettant d'ouvrir ou de fermer le circuit 13 interne.  The first valve 3 houses an internal fluid circuit 13 provided with at least one isolation member 4 for opening or closing the internal circuit 13.
L'organe 4 d'isolement est par exemple un clapet ou une vanne.  The isolation member 4 is for example a valve or a valve.
Le dispositif 1 comprend un second robinet 5 formant une entité physique distincte du premier robinet 3 (et en position déconnectée à la figure 1 ).  The device 1 comprises a second valve 5 forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve 3 (and in the disconnected position in Figure 1).
Le second robinet 5 est muni d'un circuit 15 interne de fluide comprenant une extrémité amont destinée à venir se raccorder fluidiquement à une extrémité du circuit 13 interne du premier 3 robinet.  The second valve 5 is provided with an internal fluid circuit 15 comprising an upstream end intended to be connected fluidically to one end of the internal circuit 13 of the first valve 3.
Le circuit 13 interne du second robinet 5 comprend par exemple au moins un organe 9 de contrôle du flux de fluide (par exemple un détendeur fixe ou réglable et/ou un régulateur de débit). Le second 5 robinet comprend de préférence également un organe 16 mobile d'actionnement de l'organe 4 d'isolation du premier robinet 3 pour commander l'ouverture ou la fermeture de ce dernier. The internal circuit 13 of the second valve 5 comprises for example at least one member 9 for controlling the flow of fluid (for example a fixed or adjustable pressure reducer and / or a flow regulator). The second valve preferably also comprises a movable member 16 for actuating the member 4 for isolating the first valve 3 to control the opening or closing of the latter.
Par exemple, l'organe 16 mobile d'actionnement est un pousse-clapet commandé par un organe 10 d'actionnement manuel (levier, bouton poussoir, volant) porté par le second 5 robinet. L'organe 10 d'actionnement manuel peut commander le cas échéant l'organe 9 de contrôle du flux de fluide.  For example, the movable actuating member 16 is a valve pushbutton controlled by a manual actuating member (lever, push button, steering wheel) carried by the second valve. The manual actuating member 10 can control, if necessary, the fluid flow control member 9.
Le premier 3 robinet et le second 5 robinet comprenant des organes 6, 7 d'accrochages respectifs formant un système de connexion rapide mâle/femelle amovible du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet.  The first valve 3 and the second valve 5 comprising members 6, 7 respective snaps forming a removable male / female quick connection system of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve.
Le premier 3 robinet comprend une extrémité terminale de forme cylindrique s'étendant selon un axe A longitudinal central sur laquelle se raccorde le second robinet 5.  The first valve comprises a terminal end of cylindrical shape extending along a central longitudinal axis A on which the second valve 5 is connected.
Le système de connexion rapide comprend au moins une gorge ou nervure 7 formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet 3 (cf. figure 2) et un système à griffes 6, billes (ou tout élément d'accrochage équivalent approprié) solidaire du second robinet 5.  The quick connection system comprises at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve 3 (see FIG. 2) and a claw system 6, balls (or any equivalent equivalent attachment element) integral with the second tap 5.
Le ou les éléments 6 d'accrochage du second robinet 5 sont de préférence mobiles et peuvent être verrouillés/déverrouillés par exemple un organe 12 de verrouillage mobile sur le second robinet 5.  The fastening element or elements 6 of the second valve 5 are preferably mobile and can be locked / unlocked for example a movable locking member 12 on the second valve 5.
Le ou les éléments 6 d'accrochage du second robinet 5 coopèrent avec la au moins une gorge ou nervure 7 formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet 3.  The fastening element or elements 6 of the second valve 5 cooperate with the at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve 3.
Selon une particularité avantageuse, lorsque le second robinet 5 est en position raccordée sur le premier 3 robinet via le système de connexion rapide, le système de connexion rapide assure un blocage du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet selon l'axe A longitudinal tout en autorisant une rotation du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet autour de cet axe A longitudinal.  According to an advantageous feature, when the second valve 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 valve via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures a locking of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve along the axis A longitudinal while by allowing a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve around this longitudinal axis A.
Ceci permet à l'utilisateur d'orienter le second robinet 5 autour d'un axe vertical selon ses besoins sans avoir à tourner la bouteille plus massive comme c'est le cas selon l'art antérieur.  This allows the user to orient the second valve 5 around a vertical axis according to his needs without having to turn the bottle more massive as is the case according to the prior art.
En position raccordée du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet, le système de connexion rapide peut autoriser une rotation du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet autour de cet axe A longitudinal selon un angle déterminé limité (c'est-dire que par exemple un système de butée(s) mécanique(s) permet de limiter la rotation du second 5 robinet par rapport au premier 3 robinet) ou non limité (c'est-à-dire qu'il n'est pas prévu de système de butée mécanique limitant la rotation du second 5 robinet par rapport au premier 3 robinet). Dans le second cas le premier robinet 5 peut effectuer plusieurs tours sur lui-même autour de l'axe A longitudinal. In the connected position of the second valve 5 on the first 3 valve, the quick connection system may allow a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3 around this longitudinal axis A at a limited determined angle (that is to say that for example a mechanical stop system (s) allows to limit the rotation of the second valve with respect to the first 3 tap or not limited (i.e. no mechanical stop system is provided to limit the rotation of the second valve relative to the first valve 3). In the second case the first valve 5 can perform several turns on itself about the longitudinal axis A.
Le circuit 15 interne du second robinet 5 comprend une extrémité 25 aval munie de préférence d'un raccord de sortie débouchant sur la surface périphérique du second robinet 5.  The internal circuit of the second valve 5 comprises a downstream end preferably provided with an outlet fitting opening on the peripheral surface of the second valve 5.
De préférence, en position raccordée du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet, l'extrémité 25 aval du circuit 15 interne du second robinet 5 n'est pas située sur l'axe A longitudinal du premier robinet 3.  Preferably, in the connected position of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3, the downstream end of the internal circuit 15 of the second valve 5 is not located on the longitudinal axis A of the first valve 3.
De cette façon, selon la position angulaire du second robinet 5 par rapport au premier 3 robinet (autour de l'axe A) longitudinal), le raccord de sortie 25 est situé d'un côté ou de l'autre par rapport à un utilisateur (cf. figures 3 et 4).  In this way, depending on the angular position of the second valve 5 with respect to the first valve 3 (about the longitudinal axis A), the outlet fitting 25 is located on one side or the other with respect to a user. (see Figures 3 and 4).
De préférence, en position raccordée du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet, l'extrémité 25 aval du circuit 15 interne du second robinet (5) est située sur une face latérale du second robinet 5 (cf. figure 3 et 4).  Preferably, in the connected position of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3, the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second valve (5) is located on a side face of the second valve 5 (see Figure 3 and 4).
Comme visible aux figures, cette configuration permet également une rotation du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet par rapport au chapeau 1 1 .  As shown in the figures, this configuration also allows a rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 tap relative to the hat 1 1.
De préférence, l'un au moins parmi : le premier robinet 3, le chapeau 1 1 et la bouteille 2 comprend au moins un premier organe 8 électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques. De plus, le second robinet 5 comprend également un second organe 8 électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques. Les premier 8 et second 10 organes électroniques de communication sont configurés pour échanger des informations sans fil via un même système de communication.  Preferably, at least one of: the first valve 3, the cap 1 1 and the bottle 2 comprises at least a first electronic element 8 for communication and data storage remote sear wireless electromagnetic waves. In addition, the second valve 5 also includes a second remote electronic interrogable communication and data storage member 8 wireless electromagnetic wave. The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices are configured to exchange wireless information via the same communication system.
De préférence, l'un au moins parmi : le premier 8 organe électronique de communication et le second 10 organe électronique de communication comprend une antenne annulaire qui est située concentriquement autour de l'axe A longitudinal lorsque le second robinet 5 est en position raccordée sur le premier 3 robinet. Cette géométrie permet un échange de données entre les deux organes électronique de communication 8, 10 quelle que soit la position angulaire relative entre les deux robinets 3, 5. Preferably, at least one of: the first electronic communication member and the second electronic communication member comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically about the longitudinal axis A when the second valve is in the connected position on the first 3 tap. This geometry makes it possible to exchange data between the two electronic communication elements 8, 10 whatever the relative angular position between the two valves 3, 5.
Les premier 8 et second 10 organes électroniques de communication utilisent par exemple une technologie de communication sans fil de même nature ayant portée maximale déterminée. La portée maximale est de préférence égale ou légèrement supérieure (quelques millimètre ou centimètres) à la distance séparant lesdits organes 8, 10 lorsque le second robinet 5 est en position connectée sur le premier 3 robinet.  The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices use, for example, a wireless communication technology of the same nature with a determined maximum range. The maximum range is preferably equal to or slightly greater (a few millimeters or centimeters) than the distance between said members 8, 10 when the second valve 5 is in the connected position on the first valve 3.
Les premier 8 et second 10 organes électroniques de communication sont de préférence conformés pour communiquer sans fil selon l'un au moins des technologies suivantes : « Identification par Radio Fréquence » (« RFID »), « Communication en champ proche » (« NFC »).  The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication devices are preferably configured to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: "Radio Frequency Identification" ("RFID"), "Near Field Communication" ("NFC") ).
Les premier 8 et second 10 organes électroniques de communication sont de préférence configurés pour avoir une portée de communication sans fil comprise entre un et cinq millimètres et quarante centimètres de préférence entre un centimètre et dix centimètre.  The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members are preferably configured to have a wireless communication range of between one and five millimeters and forty centimeters preferably between one centimeter and ten centimeters.
Les premier 8 et second 10 organes électroniques de communication comprennent par exemple au moins l'un parmi : un transpondeur passif sans dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétique, un transpondeur actif comprenant un dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétiques, le transpondeur comprenant une mémoire électronique à lecture de données seule ou à lecture et (ré)écriture de données, avec ou sans batterie.  The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication elements comprise for example at least one of: a passive transponder without an electromagnetic wave generating device, an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic memory with data read only or read and (re) write data, with or without battery.
Selon une particularité possible, le système de connexion rapide est configuré (par exemple, jeu, débatement...) de sorte que lorsque la pression de fluide dans les circuits 13, 15 des deux robinets 3, 5 raccordés excède un niveau de pression déterminé, le système de connexion rapide 6, 7 subit un effort qui tend à limiter ou empêcher la rotation relative du second robinet 5 sur le premier 3 robinet. Par exemple, au moins un organe mobile du système de connexion rapide (griffe, bille ou autre) est sensible à la pression dans le ou les circuits 13, 15 et est contraint dans une position de serrage empêchant ou limitant la rotation lorsque cette pression est supérieur à un seuil déterminé, par exemple 5 ou 10bar ou plus. Ceci permet à l'utilisateur de s'assurer que le dispositif est sous pression. Par exemple, la rotation n'est permise que lorsque le circuit 15 interne du second robinet 5 n'est pas sous pression. According to a possible feature, the quick connection system is configured (for example, play, debate ...) so that when the fluid pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two valves 3, 5 connected exceeds a pressure level determined , the quick-connect system 6, 7 undergoes a force which tends to limit or prevent relative rotation of the second valve 5 on the first 3 tap. For example, at least one movable member of the quick-connect system (claw, ball or other) is sensitive to the pressure in the circuit (s) 13, 15 and is constrained to a clamping position preventing or limiting rotation when this pressure is above a certain threshold, for example 5 or 10bar or more. This allows the user to ensure that the device is under pressure. By For example, rotation is permitted only when the internal circuit of the second valve 5 is not under pressure.
Par exemple, lorsque la pression du fluide dans les circuits 13, 15 des deux robinets raccordés est inférieure à seuil (par exemple les circuits sont à la pression atmosphérique ou proche), la rotation du second robinet 5 sur le premier robinet 3 est possible manuellement avec un couple très faible, par exemple inférieur à 1 ou 2 Nm. C'est-à-dire le système à griffes ou bille glisse sur une surface d'accrochage conjuguée du premier robinet 3.  For example, when the pressure of the fluid in the circuits 13, 15 of the two valves connected is below threshold (for example the circuits are at atmospheric pressure or near), the rotation of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3 is possible manually with a very low torque, for example less than 1 or 2 Nm. That is to say, the claw or ball system slides on a combined gripping surface of the first valve 3.
En revanche, lorsque la pression dans les circuits 13, 15 des deux robinets raccordés excède un seuil de pression (par exemple 5bar ou 3bar ou 10bar ou 30bar ou plus), cette pression tend à séparer le second robinet 5 du premier robinet.  However, when the pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two valves connected exceeds a pressure threshold (for example 5bar or 3bar or 10bar or 30bar or more), this pressure tends to separate the second valve 5 of the first valve.
Ceci provoque une augmentation de la pression de contact du système à griffes ou billes d'un robinet 5 sur la surface d'accrochage conjuguée de l'autre robinet 3.  This causes an increase in the contact pressure of the claw or ball system of one valve 5 on the mating surface of the other valve 3.
Ceci augmente le couple nécessaire pour permettre la rotation du second robinet 5 sur le premier robinet 3 (par exemple ce couple nécessaire à la rotation devient supérieur à 2 Nm ou entre 3 et 5 Nm).  This increases the necessary torque to allow the rotation of the second valve 5 on the first valve 3 (for example the torque required for rotation becomes greater than 2 Nm or between 3 and 5 Nm).

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1 . Dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression, notamment de gaz sous pression, comprenant un premier robinet (3) abritant un circuit (13) interne de fluide muni d'un organe (4) d'isolation permettant d'ouvrir ou de fermer le circuit (13) interne tel qu'un clapet ou une vanne, le dispositif (1 ) comportant un second robinet (5) formant une entité physique distincte du premier robinet (3), le second robinet (5) étant muni d'un circuit (15) interne de fluide, et comprenant un organe (16) mobile d'actionnement de l'organe1. Device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular pressurized gas, comprising a first valve (3) housing an internal fluid circuit (13) provided with an isolation member (4) for opening or closing the circuit Internal device (13) such as a valve or a valve, the device (1) comprising a second valve (5) forming a physical entity distinct from the first valve (3), the second valve (5) being provided with a circuit ( 15) internal fluid, and comprising a member (16) movable actuating the organ
(4) d'isolation du premier robinet (3) pour commander l'ouverture ou la fermeture de ce dernier, le premier (3) robinet et le second (5) robinet comprenant des organes (6, 7) d'accrochages respectifs formant un système de connexion rapide mâle/femelle amovible du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, le premier (3) robinet comprenant une extrémité de forme cylindrique s'étendant selon un axe (A) longitudinal, le système de connexion rapide comprenant au moins une gorge ou nervure (7) formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet (3) et un système à griffes (6) ou billes d'accrochage solidaire du second robinet (5) et coopérant avec la au moins une gorge ou nervure (7) formée sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet (3), caractérisé en ce que, lorsque le second robinet (5) est en position raccordée sur le premier (3) robinet via le système de connexion rapide, le système de connexion rapide assure un blocage du second robinet(4) isolating the first valve (3) to control the opening or closing thereof, the first (3) valve and the second (5) valve comprising members (6, 7) of respective clashes forming a removable male / female quick connection system from the second valve (5) to the first (3) valve, the first (3) valve comprising a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis (A), the connection system rapid assembly comprising at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve (3) and a claw system (6) or fastening balls integral with the second valve (5) and cooperating with the at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve (3), characterized in that, when the second valve (5) is in position connected to the first (3) valve via the quick connection system, the Quick connection system ensures a lock of the second valve
(5) sur le premier (3) robinet selon l'axe (A) longitudinal tout en autorisant une rotation du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet autour de cet axe (A) longitudinal, et, lorsque la pression de fluide dans les circuits (13, 15) des deux robinets (3, 5) raccordés excède un niveau de pression déterminé, le système de connexion rapide (6, 7) subit un effort qui tend à limiter ou empêcher la rotation relative du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet. (5) on the first (3) valve along the axis (A) longitudinal while allowing a rotation of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve around this axis (A) longitudinal, and, when the pressure of fluid in the circuits (13, 15) of the two valves (3, 5) connected exceeds a determined pressure level, the quick-connect system (6, 7) undergoes a force which tends to limit or prevent the relative rotation of the second tap (5) on the first (3) tap.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le système à griffes (6) ou billes d'accrochage de l'un des robinets (3, 5) est en contact avec une surface d'accrochage de l'autre robinet (5, 3) et en ce que, lorsque la pression dans les deux circuits (13,15) des deux robinets (3, 5) raccordés excède un seuil de pression déterminé, cette pression tend à séparer le second robinet du premier robinet et augmente la pression de contact du système à griffes ou billes sur la surface d'accrocharge. 2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the claw system (6) or gripping balls of one of the valves (3, 5) is in contact with a hooking surface of the other valve (5). , 3) and in that, when the pressure in the two circuits (13, 15) of the two valves (3, 5) connected exceeds a determined pressure threshold, this pressure tends to separate the second valve of the first valve and increases the contact pressure of the claw or ball system on the hooking surface.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que, en position raccordée du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, le système de connexion rapide autorise une rotation du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet autour de cet axe (A) longitudinal selon un angle déterminé compris entre 40° et 360°.  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in the connected position of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve, the quick connection system allows a rotation of the second valve (5) on the first (3) 3) valve around this axis (A) longitudinal at a determined angle between 40 ° and 360 °.
4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le circuit (15) interne du second robinet (5) comprend une extrémité (25) aval munie d'un raccord de sortie débouchant sur la surface périphérique du second robinet (5).  4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the circuit (15) internal second valve (5) comprises a downstream end (25) provided with an outlet fitting opening on the peripheral surface of the second tap (5).
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que, en position raccordée du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, l'extrémité (25) aval du circuit (15) interne du second robinet (5) n'est pas située sur l'axe (A) longitudinal du premier robinet (3).  5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that, in the connected position of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve, the end (25) downstream of the circuit (15) internal second valve (5) n is not located on the longitudinal axis (A) of the first valve (3).
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que, en position raccordée du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, l'extrémité (25) aval du circuit (15) interne du second robinet (5) est située sur une face latérale du second robinet (5).  6. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that, in the connected position of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve, the end (25) downstream of the circuit (15) internal second valve (5) is located on a side face of the second valve (5).
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une bouteille (2) de fluide sous pression sur laquelle est raccordé le premier robinet (3), le dispositif (1 ) comprenant en outre un chapeau (1 1 ) de protection du premier robinet fixé rigidement à la bouteille (2), en position raccordée du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, le système de connexion rapide autorisant une rotation du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet autour de l'axe (A) longitudinal et par rapport au chapeau (1 1 ).  7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a bottle (2) of pressurized fluid on which is connected the first valve (3), the device (1) further comprising a cap (1 1) for protecting the first tap rigidly attached to the bottle (2), in the connected position of the second tap (5) on the first (3) tap, the quick connection system allowing a rotation of the second tap (5) on the first (3) valve around the longitudinal axis (A) and with respect to the cap (1 1).
8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que l'un au moins parmi : le premier robinet (3), le chapeau (1 1 ) et la bouteille (2) comprend au moins un premier organe (8) électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques et en ce que le second robinet (5) comprend un second organe (8) électronique de communication et de stockage de données interrogeable à distance sans fil par ondes électromagnétiques, les premier (8) et second (10) organes électronique de communication étant configurés pour échanger des informations sans fil via un même système de communication. 8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one of: the first valve (3), the cap (1 1) and the bottle (2) comprises at least a first member (8) electronic communication and remote data storage wirelessly by electromagnetic waves and in that the second valve (5) comprises a second electronic member (8) for communication and data storage wireless remote interrogable by electromagnetic waves, the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication devices being configured to exchange wireless information via the same communication system.
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'un au moins parmi le premier (8) organe électronique de communication et le second (10) organe électronique de communication comprend une antenne annulaire qui est située concentriquement autour de l'axe (A) longitudinal lorsque le second robinet (5) est en position raccordée sur le premier (3) robinet.  9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one of the first (8) electronic communication member and the second (10) electronic communication member comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically around the axis (A) longitudinal when the second valve (5) is in the connected position on the first (3) valve.
10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que les premier (8) et second (10) organes électroniques de communication utilisent une technologie de communication sans fil de même nature ayant portée maximale déterminée, ladite portée maximale étant supérieure ou égale à la distance séparant lesdits organes (8, 10) lorsque le second robinet (5) est en position connectée sur le premier (3) robinet.  10. Device according to any one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication devices use a wireless communication technology of the same nature having a maximum determined range, said maximum range being greater than or equal to the distance between said members (8, 10) when the second valve (5) is in position connected to the first (3) valve.
1 1 .Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que les premier (8) et second (10) organes électroniques de communication sont conformés pour communiquer sans fil selon l'un au moins des technologies suivantes : « Identification par Radio Fréquence » (« RFID »), « Communication en champ proche » (« NFC »).  1 1 .Dispositif according to claim 10, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication devices are configured to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: "Identification by Radio Frequency" ( "RFID"), "Near Field Communication" ("NFC").
12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 ou 1 1 , caractérisé en ce que les premier (8) et second (10) organes électroniques de communication sont configurés pour avoir une portée de communication sans fil comprise entre un et cinq millimètres et quarante centimètres de préférence entre un centimètre et dix centimètre.  12. Device according to any one of claims 10 or 1 1, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members are configured to have a wireless communication range of between one and five millimeters and forty centimeters preferably between one centimeter and ten centimeters.
13. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les premier (8) et second (10) organes électroniques de communication comprennent au moins l'un parmi : un transpondeur passif sans dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétique, un transpondeur actif comprenant un dispositif générateur d'ondes électromagnétiques, le transpondeur comprenant une mémoire électronique à lecture de données seule ou à lecture et (ré)écriture de données, avec ou sans batterie. 13. Device according to any one of claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication devices comprise at least one of: a passive transponder without electromagnetic wave generator device an active transponder comprising an electromagnetic wave generating device, the transponder comprising an electronic memory read only data or read and (re) write data, with or without battery.
14. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que le système de connexion rapide comprend au moins deux gorges ou nervures (7) formées sur l'extrémité cylindrique du premier robinet (3), les deux gorges ou nervures (7) ayant des dimensions et/ou des formes déterminées et/ou étant espacées d'une distance déterminée de sorte que la connexion rapide n'est possible qu'avec un système à griffes (6) ou billes d'accrochage géométriquement conjugué.  14. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the quick connection system comprises at least two grooves or ribs (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve (3), the two grooves or ribs (7) having defined dimensions and / or shapes and / or being spaced by a determined distance so that fast connection is only possible with a claw system (6) or geometrically conjugated gripping balls .
15. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce que, en position montée du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet, l'organe (16) d'actionnement est mobile quelle que soit la position angulaire du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet autour de l'axe (A) de rotation, et en ce que l'organe (16) d'actionnement est mobile en translation selon une direction parallèle et de préférence confondue avec l'axe (A) de rotation du second robinet (5) sur le premier (3) robinet.  15. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, in the mounted position of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve, the actuating member (16) is movable whatever the angular position of the second valve (5) on the first (3) valve around the axis (A) of rotation, and in that the actuating member (16) is movable in translation in a parallel direction and preferably coincides with the axis (A) of rotation of the second valve (5) on the first (3) tap.
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