EP3517016A1 - Dispenser for delivering a chemical agent from a container linked to the dispenser - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a dispenser for coupling to a container containing at least one chemical agent and for dispensing the chemical agent when the dispenser is coupled to the container, according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the dosing device comprises a control unit, an actuator coupled to a closure element and at least one sensor.
- the cartridge may have an RFID label that contains information about the contents of the cartridge and is read by an RFID reader. This information is used to select a particular dosing program or, in the case of a cartridge with an incorrect or defective RFID label, to dispense dosage and instead generate an optical or acoustic error signal.
- the detergent flows in the operating position of the cartridge by gravity independently by a bottom outlet opening from the cartridge. This outlet opening can be coupled to an inlet opening of the dosing device.
- the metering device and the cartridge have latching means for mutual connection.
- the cartridge and the dosing device are pivotable relative to each other about a pivot point.
- Fig. 27 shows the cartridge and metering device in the uncoupled state;
- Fig. 28 shows the cartridge and the dosing device in the pivotally locked state.
- the outlet opening of the cartridge and the inlet opening of the metering device, after latching of the cartridge and metering device, are set into a coupling state by pivoting the cartridge in which they are communicatively connected. It can be formed on the cartridge and / or on the dosing means, which cause in the latched state of the cartridge and dosing a guide the cartridge when pivoting in the coupling state of the cartridge and dosing.
- the cartridges may also have structural elements which cooperate with corresponding elements of the metering device according to the key-lock principle, so that, for example, only cartridges of a particular type can be coupled to the metering device.
- the dosing device can in principle recognize whether the correct cartridge is used; that at wrong error signal prevents inattentive operators but not the insertion of a wrong cartridge.
- the insertion of a false cartridge can be effectively prevented only by the provision of the structural elements, which cooperate with corresponding elements of the metering device according to the key-lock principle. Although this measure prevents the insertion of a wrong cartridge, but no conclusions can be drawn on whether a correct cartridge is used correctly or not. There is therefore a risk that the chemical agents contained in the cartridge may leak without being noticed or effectively prevented.
- the proposed pivoting action between the cartridge and metering device for coupling the outlet of the cartridge with an inlet of the metering device is another source of risk for leaking coupling between the cartridge and metering device.
- the RFID reader operates throughout the operating time of the metering device, thereby wasting energy and processor resources of the metering device controller.
- a dispenser for dispensing at least one chemical agent from a container in which a leak-proof coupling between the container and the dispenser is ensured, this spill-proof coupling being maintained throughout the life of the dispenser. Furthermore, the removal of the chemical agent from the container can only be put into operation, if it is ensured that the container is correctly coupled to the dispenser. Another object is to reduce energy consumption in detecting a container type or its contents and to reduce processor resources in a controller of the dispenser.
- the dispenser of the invention is configured to couple to a container containing at least one chemical agent and to deliver the chemical agent when the dispenser is coupled to the container.
- the dispenser includes a container holder having a receiving space into which the container is at least partially insertable into a coupling position.
- the dispenser has a sensor arranged on or near the receiving space and designed for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information. Furthermore, the dispenser on a presence sensor, which is adapted to detect whether a container inserted into the receiving space in the Coupling position is located.
- the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information is designed to capture the container information or container contents information and to check for correctness.
- the dispenser is configured to be released to an operating condition in which the chemical agent is dispensable from the container when the presence sensor has detected a container inserted in the coupling position in the receiving space and when the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information correctness of the checked container information or container contents information.
- the dispenser By querying the position of the container by means of the presence sensor, which is designed for example as a mechanically activated interrogation sensor, it is ensured that the dispenser can not go into an operating state, as long as the container is not in the correct coupling position, because only when the correct Coupling position by the presence sensor, the dispenser can be brought into the operating state for the delivery of the chemical agent.
- the dispenser may be brought into the chemical agent delivery mode only if the sensor for noncontact detection of container information or container contents information has determined the correctness of the acquired container information or container contents information. There is thus a two step test of the correct seating of the container in the coupling position and the presence of a container with the right ingredient.
- This two-step test is crucial to the high reliability of the dispenser of the present invention because the presence sensor does not assure that the correct container has been used and the sensor interrogation for noncontact detection of container information or container contents information can not ensure that the container is in place the correct coupling position sits, because such sensors usually have a detection range, which is not limited to the coupling position of a container.
- the presence sensor is designed to activate the sensor for contactless detection of container information or container contents information when detecting a container used in the coupling position in the receiving space, the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information in the activated state Contains container information or container contents information.
- the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information the release of the dispenser in the operating state in which the chemical agent is discharged from the container triggers. This tripping can take place directly or indirectly via activation of a control or of an actuator.
- the container to be inserted into the dispenser carries container information or container contents information in an RFID label attached to the container, it is provided according to the invention to configure the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information as an RFID reader.
- container information or container contents information in optical form for example in the form of a color code, bar code or QR code
- the presence sensor is designed as a sensor for mechanically scanning a structural feature of the container, in particular a shoulder, a projection or a recess of the container.
- the presence sensor is configured as a lever, switch or spring.
- the receiving space may be formed as a shaft. This allows a linear movement of the container into the receiving space, whereby the container can be quickly and reliably brought into a coupling position and also provides a secure support for the container used.
- the container holder between an exchange position in which a container is used and removable, and an operating position in which the chemical agent can be dispensed from an inserted container, is displaced.
- the displacement movement may be a pivoting movement. It should be emphasized that the container is always displaced together with the container holder and thereby can not be brought out of the coupling position, in contrast to the prior art, in which a cartridge is pivoted with respect to a metering device.
- one is from the sensor to the non-contact Detection of container information controlled, provided between a blocking position and a release position switchable locking device which allows the displacement of the container holder in the operating position only when it has been switched by the sensor for non-contact detection of container information in the release position.
- This measure provides an additional safeguard against incorrect operation or inadvertent initiation of the delivery of the chemical agent from the container.
- the senor for non-contact detection of container information on an actuator, preferably a lifting magnet, which is adapted to switch the locking device between the blocking position and the release position.
- the locking device may comprise at least one extendable latch, which securely locks the container holder in the locked position in the locked position.
- the invention also provides to form the presence sensor to deflect a switch, preferably a magnetic switch, into an activating position when the container is in the coupling position.
- a switch preferably a magnetic switch
- the switch activates the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information.
- the switch is further adapted to be deflected from the activating position to a deactivating position in which the sensor is deactivated for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information when the container holder is displaced from the replacement position to the operative position.
- the deflection of the switch may be e.g. be accomplished by guiding along a backdrop or gear means or springs.
- slidable fixing elements are provided according to the invention, which are adapted by moving the container holder from the replacement position into the operating position in engagement with the Container to be moved and moved by moving the container holder from the operating position to the exchange position out of engagement with the container.
- an inlet port for connection to an outlet of the container is arranged, wherein the inlet port has a retractable into the outlet of the container and retractable from the outlet of the container plunger, wherein the plunger is adapted to extend when moving the container holder in the operating position, preferably the plunger until just before reaching the operating position, in particular extends to the last 20% of the displacement path of the container holder in the operating position, and to be retracted when moving the container holder in the exchange position.
- the plunger is integrated into a tank for temporary storage of the chemical agent and is moved in unison with the tank adapted to move toward and away from the inlet port and thereby the plunger entraining.
- the chemical flows through the plunger directly into the tank, from where it is discharged by gravity or by a pump built into the dispenser.
- At least one spring can be provided, which biases the container holder in the exchange position and the operating position.
- the dispenser 1 has a device base 2 suitable for floor and wall mounting, in which a container holder 3 for receiving a container 100 is arranged.
- the container 100 contains at least one flowable or free-flowing chemical agent 101, such as a detergent for dishes or laundry.
- the container 100 is coupled via the container holder 3 with the dispenser 1 and shown in the coupling position.
- the Container holder 3 is arranged to be displaceable in the device base 2. More specifically, the container holder 3 is along guides, not shown, between the in Fig.
- the guides are designed such that the container holder 3 performs approximately a pivoting movement.
- the container holder 3 could also be displaceable by means of a pivot axis in the appliance base 2.
- a fan-shaped expandable and retractable cover 4 moves with the container holder 3 and covers the top of the dispenser 1 from.
- Fig. 3 shows the dispenser 1 in the operating position B without the container 100.
- This view obliquely from above reveals a receiving space 5 in the form of a slot for the container 100.
- the side walls of the receiving space 5 lead the container 100 when inserted into the coupling position and when removing from the container holder 3 and support it in the inserted state.
- an electronic control 6, which is equipped with a microprocessor and the dispenser 1 controls.
- reference numeral 7 designates a sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information.
- the sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information may be an RFID reader configured to read out an RFID label attached to the container 100 containing the container information or container contents information.
- the sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information may be an optical sensor configured to detect optical information attached to the container 100, from which the container information or container contents information can be derived.
- the optical information can be attached to the container 100 in the form of a color code, barcodes or QR codes, for example.
- the sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information is configured, for example, as a digital line or area image sensor.
- This presence sensor 8 is designed to detect whether a container 100 inserted in the receiving space 5 is in the coupling position by the presence sensor 8, in FIG Fig. 5 shown structural feature 104 of the container 100 mechanically scans.
- the presence sensor 8 scans a structural feature in the form of a shoulder of the container 100 by the presence sensor 8, which is in the form of a lever, then in contact with the container shoulder (and only then) comes and is deflected by her when the container 100 has reached the coupling position.
- the presence sensor 8 is formed in this embodiment as a lever or spring, the / on deflection by the container 100 switches a switch 14, as described below with reference to Fig.
- the presence sensor 8 may itself be designed as a switch operable by the container 100.
- the switch switched by the presence sensor 8 activates the sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information.
- the sensor 7 detects the container information or container contents information attached to the container 100 and checks the correctness of the container information or container contents information, ie if any container information or container contents information can be read, and if so Values correspond to the expected container 100 or container contents, such as the chemical agent 101.
- the sensor 7 for contactless detection of container information or container contents information triggers a release of the dispenser 1 into an operating state in which the chemical agent 101 can be dispensed from the container 100. This process will be described in more detail below.
- the inlet connection 9 has a plunger 10 which can be moved out into the outlet 105 of the container 100 and can be retracted out of the outlet 105 of the container 100.
- the plunger 10 is extended during displacement of the container holder 3 in the operating position B.
- the plunger 10 moves just before reaching the operating position B, in particular to the last 20% of the displacement path of the container holder 3 in the operating position B from.
- the plunger 10 is retracted.
- two mutually opposite displaceable fixing elements 11 are arranged, which are adapted to be displaced by the displacement of the container holder 3 from the exchange position A to the operating position B in engagement with the container 100 and by moving the container holder 3 of the operating position B in the replacement position A out of engagement with the container 100 to be moved.
- Fig. 4 shows a cross-section of a detail of the dispenser 1, in which the inlet port 9 and a container located in the coupling position 100 can be seen with its plugged onto the inlet port 9 outlet 105.
- a metering insert 106 is arranged, which is opened by extending the plunger 10 into the outlet 105 or the metering insert 106 and is closed again when the plunger 10 is withdrawn.
- the chemical agent 101 can flow through a path 12 for the chemical agent 101 and discharged from the dispenser 1.
- an air path 13 is defined, which allows the entry of air into the container interior in the open state of the metering insert 106.
- Fig. 5 shows a central longitudinal section through the dispenser 1.
- the device base 2, the container holder 3, the cover 4, the controller 6, the sensor 7 for contactless detection of container information or container contents information and the presence sensor 8 can be seen.
- the container 100 with the chemical agent 101 as content, an RFID label 102 symbolically indicated by an arrow, an optical information 103 indicated symbolically by an arrow, the RFID label 102 and the optical information 103 storing container information or container contents information or encoded, and the structural feature 104 of the container 100 in the form of a container shoulder, which has deflected the presence sensor 8, whereby the presence sensor 8 detects that the container 100 is in the coupling position in the container holder 3.
- a tank 21 for temporary storage of the chemical agent 101 is arranged.
- the plunger 10 is liquid-tight and rigidly integrated.
- the tank, together with the plunger 10, may be replaced by an actuator, not shown, such as an actuator.
- a mechanical link, a solenoid or an electric motor are moved in the direction of the inlet port 9 and away from it, whereby the plunger 10 is extended with inserted container 100 in the outlet 105 of the container and withdrawn from it.
- the chemical agent 101 flows with the plunger 10 extended directly into the tank 21, from where it is discharged by gravity or by a built-in donor, not shown pump.
- the presence sensor 8 acts on the in Fig. 6 represented, biased by a spring 23 switch 14, which is designed as a magnetic switch.
- the switch 14 comprises a pivotable (see double arrow) lever 14a operated by the presence sensor 8, in which a permanent magnet 14b is installed.
- the Deflection lever 14 When the Deflection lever 14 is located in an activation position, it is a arranged inside the sealed circuit board housing 22 Hall sensor 14c (or a reed contact) with respect to activated in a non-contact manner, the Hall sensor 14c.
- Hall sensor 14c forwards the activation signal to control unit 6 arranged in board housing 22, which activates sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information.
- control unit 6 arranged in board housing 22, which activates sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information.
- the switch 14 is in the activation position, ie the sensor 7 for contactless detection of container information or container contents information has already been activated.
- the pivot lever 14a of the switch 14 is pivoted against its spring bias in the deactivation position (in the illustration of Fig. 6 this is pivotal movement to the right) causing the magnet 14b and the Hall sensor 14c to be disengaged) and thereby the sensor 7 for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information is turned off by the controller 6 to save energy and processor resources.
- the sensor 7 for contactless detection of container information or container contents information must have verified this information and actuate an actuator 15 in the form of a lifting magnet which switches a blocking device 16 from a blocking position to a release position.
- the locking device 16 has a bolt, not shown, which bears in the locked position against a housing stop.
- Fig. 6 also shows one of the displaceable fixing elements 11, which engage in the coupling position in the container.
- Fig. 7 the dispenser 1 is shown in a further longitudinal section.
- a fixing element 11 and a spring 17, realized here as a spring package which biases the container holder 3 in its end positions, ie in the exchange position A and the operating position B.
- the mechanism for guiding the container holder 3 is shown, which has a main axis of rotation 18 and linear guide elements 19.
- Swivel catches 20 are used for exact positioning and fixing of the container holder 3 in the exchange position A and the operating position B, in which they let the container holder 3 engage in these end positions.
- the swivel catches also serve the user as a tactile indication that the container holder 3 is located in one of the two end positions.
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Abstract
Der Spender (1) ist zur Kopplung mit einem zumindest ein chemisches Mittel (101) enthaltenden Behälter (100) und zur Abgabe des chemischen Mittels, wenn der Spender (1) mit dem Behälter (100) gekoppelt ist, ausgebildet. Der Behälter (100) ist in eine Kopplungsstellung in einen Aufnahmeraum (5) des Spenders (1) einführbar. Der Spender (1) weist einen Sensor (7) zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen und einen Anwesenheitssensor (8) auf, der erfasst, ob sich ein in den Aufnahmeraum (5) eingesetzter Behälter (100) in der Kopplungsstellung befindet. Nur, wenn sich der Behälter (100) in der Kopplungsstellung befindet, aktiviert der Anwesenheitssensor (8) den Sensor (7) zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen, der im aktivierten Zustand die Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen erfasst und auf Korrektheit überprüft. Wenn dies zutrifft, löst der Sensor (7) eine Freigabe des Spenders (1) in einen Betriebszustand aus, in dem das chemische Mittel (101) aus dem Behälter (100) abgebbar ist.The dispenser (1) is designed to be coupled to a container (100) containing at least one chemical agent (101) and to dispense the chemical agent when the dispenser (1) is coupled to the container (100). The container (100) can be inserted into a receiving position (5) of the dispenser (1) in a coupling position. The dispenser (1) has a sensor (7) for contactless detection of container information or container content information and a presence sensor (8) which detects whether a container (100) inserted into the receiving space (5) is in the coupling position. Only when the container (100) is in the coupling position does the presence sensor (8) activate the sensor (7) for contactless detection of container information or container content information, which detects the container information or container content information in the activated state and checks it for correctness. If this is the case, the sensor (7) triggers a release of the dispenser (1) into an operating state in which the chemical agent (101) can be dispensed from the container (100).
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Spender zur Kopplung mit einem zumindest ein chemisches Mittel enthaltenden Behälter und zur Abgabe des chemischen Mittels, wenn der Spender mit dem Behälter gekoppelt ist, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a dispenser for coupling to a container containing at least one chemical agent and for dispensing the chemical agent when the dispenser is coupled to the container, according to the preamble of
Aus der
Durch das Vorsehen des RFID-Labels mit Informationen über den Inhalt der Kartusche kann das Dosiergerät zwar prinzipiell erkennen, ob die richtige Kartusche eingesetzt wird; das bei falschen Kartuschen vorgesehene Fehlersignal verhindert bei unaufmerksamen Bedienern aber nicht das Einsetzen einer falschen Kartusche. Das Einsetzen einer falschen Kartusche kann wirkungsvoll nur durch das Vorsehen der strukturellen Elemente, die mit korrespondierenden Elementen des Dosiergeräts nach dem Schlüssel-Schloss-Prinzip zusammenwirken, verhindert werden. Diese Maßnahme verhindert zwar das Einsetzen einer falschen Kartusche, lässt aber keine Rückschlüsse darauf zu, ob eine richtige Kartusche korrekt eingesetzt wird oder nicht. Es besteht daher die Gefahr, dass die in der Kartusche enthaltenen chemischen Mittel auslaufen können, ohne dass dies bemerkt oder wirkungsvoll verhindert werden kann. Der vorgesehene Schwenkvorgang zwischen Kartusche und Dosiergerät zur Kopplung des Auslasses der Kartusche mit einem Einlass der Dosiervorrichtung stellt eine weitere Risikoquelle für undichte Kopplung zwischen Kartusche und Dosiervorrichtung dar. Weiters arbeitet der RFID-Leser während der ganzen Betriebsdauer der Dosiervorrichtung und verschwendet dadurch Energie und Prozessorresourcen des Steuergeräts.By providing the RFID label with information about the contents of the cartridge, the dosing device can in principle recognize whether the correct cartridge is used; that at wrong error signal prevents inattentive operators but not the insertion of a wrong cartridge. The insertion of a false cartridge can be effectively prevented only by the provision of the structural elements, which cooperate with corresponding elements of the metering device according to the key-lock principle. Although this measure prevents the insertion of a wrong cartridge, but no conclusions can be drawn on whether a correct cartridge is used correctly or not. There is therefore a risk that the chemical agents contained in the cartridge may leak without being noticed or effectively prevented. The proposed pivoting action between the cartridge and metering device for coupling the outlet of the cartridge with an inlet of the metering device is another source of risk for leaking coupling between the cartridge and metering device. Furthermore, the RFID reader operates throughout the operating time of the metering device, thereby wasting energy and processor resources of the metering device controller.
Es besteht somit das Bedürfnis nach einem Spender zur Abgabe von zumindest einem chemischen Mittel aus einem Behälter, bei dem eine auslaufsichere Kopplung zwischen dem Behälter und dem Spender sichergestellt ist, wobei diese auslaufsichere Kopplung während der gesamten Betriebsdauer des Spenders aufrecht erhalten wird. Weiters soll die Entnahme des chemischen Mittels aus dem Behälter nur dann in Betrieb genommen werden können, wenn sichergestellt ist, dass der Behälter mit dem Spender korrekt gekoppelt ist. Eine weitere Aufgabe ist die Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs bei der Erfassung eines Behältertyps bzw. dessen Inhalts und die Reduzierung von Prozessorresourcen in einem Steuergerät des Spenders.Thus, there is a need for a dispenser for dispensing at least one chemical agent from a container in which a leak-proof coupling between the container and the dispenser is ensured, this spill-proof coupling being maintained throughout the life of the dispenser. Furthermore, the removal of the chemical agent from the container can only be put into operation, if it is ensured that the container is correctly coupled to the dispenser. Another object is to reduce energy consumption in detecting a container type or its contents and to reduce processor resources in a controller of the dispenser.
Die vorliegende Erfindung löst diese Aufgaben durch Bereitstellung eines Spenders mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1. Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung gehen aus den Unteransprüchen und der nachfolgenden Beschreibung hervor.The present invention solves these objects by providing a dispenser having the features of
Der erfindungsgemäße Spender ist zur Kopplung mit einem zumindest ein chemisches Mittel enthaltenden Behälter und zur Abgabe des chemischen Mittels, wenn der Spender mit dem Behälter gekoppelt ist, konfiguriert. Der Spender umfasst einen Behälterhalter, der einen Aufnahmeraum aufweist, in den der Behälter zumindest teilweise in eine Kopplungsstellung einführbar ist. Der Spender weist einen am oder nahe dem Aufnahmeraum angeordneten, zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen ausgebildeten Sensor auf. Weiters weist der Spender einen Anwesenheitssensor auf, der dazu ausgebildet ist, zu erfassen, ob sich ein in den Aufnahmeraum eingesetzter Behälter in der Kopplungsstellung befindet. Der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen ist dazu ausgebildet, die Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen zu erfassen und auf Korrektheit zu überprüfen. Der Spender ist dazu ausgebildet, in einen Betriebszustand freigegeben zu werden, in dem das chemische Mittel aus dem Behälter abgebbar ist, wenn der Anwesenheitssensor einen in der Kopplungsstellung im Aufnahmeraum eingesetzten Behälter erfasst hat und wenn der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen die Korrektheit der überprüften Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen festgestellt hat.The dispenser of the invention is configured to couple to a container containing at least one chemical agent and to deliver the chemical agent when the dispenser is coupled to the container. The dispenser includes a container holder having a receiving space into which the container is at least partially insertable into a coupling position. The dispenser has a sensor arranged on or near the receiving space and designed for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information. Furthermore, the dispenser on a presence sensor, which is adapted to detect whether a container inserted into the receiving space in the Coupling position is located. The sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information is designed to capture the container information or container contents information and to check for correctness. The dispenser is configured to be released to an operating condition in which the chemical agent is dispensable from the container when the presence sensor has detected a container inserted in the coupling position in the receiving space and when the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information correctness of the checked container information or container contents information.
Durch die Abfrage der Position des Behälters mittels des Anwesenheitssensors, der beispielsweise als mechanisch aktivierter Abfragesensor ausgestaltet ist, wird sichergestellt, dass der Spender keineswegs in einen Betriebszustand übergehen kann, solange sich der Behälter nicht in der korrekten Kopplungsstellung befindet, denn nur bei Erkennen der korrekten Kopplungsstellung durch den Anwesenheitssensor kann der Spender in den Betriebszustand zur Abgabe des chemischen Mittels gebracht werden. Als zusätzliche Schutzmaßnahme kann der Spender auch nur dann in den Betriebszustand zur Abgabe des chemischen Mittels gebracht werden, wenn der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen die Korrektheit der erfassten Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen festgestellt hat. Es findet somit eine zweistufige Prüfung des korrekten Sitzes des Behälters in der Kopplungsstellung und des Vorhandenseins eines Behälters mit dem richtigen Inhaltsstoff statt. Diese zweistufige Prüfung ist für eine hohe Verlässlichkeit des erfindungsgemäßen Spenders ausschlaggebend, weil die Abfrage durch den Anwesenheitssensor nicht sicherstellt, dass der richtige Behälter eingesetzt wurde, und die Abfrage durch den Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen nicht sicherstellen kann, dass der Behälter in der korrekten Kopplungsstellung sitzt, weil solche Sensoren üblicherweise eine Erfassungsreichweite haben, die nicht nur auf die Kopplungsstellung eines Behälters begrenzt ist.By querying the position of the container by means of the presence sensor, which is designed for example as a mechanically activated interrogation sensor, it is ensured that the dispenser can not go into an operating state, as long as the container is not in the correct coupling position, because only when the correct Coupling position by the presence sensor, the dispenser can be brought into the operating state for the delivery of the chemical agent. As an additional safeguard, the dispenser may be brought into the chemical agent delivery mode only if the sensor for noncontact detection of container information or container contents information has determined the correctness of the acquired container information or container contents information. There is thus a two step test of the correct seating of the container in the coupling position and the presence of a container with the right ingredient. This two-step test is crucial to the high reliability of the dispenser of the present invention because the presence sensor does not assure that the correct container has been used and the sensor interrogation for noncontact detection of container information or container contents information can not ensure that the container is in place the correct coupling position sits, because such sensors usually have a detection range, which is not limited to the coupling position of a container.
In einer zweckmäßigen, energiesparenden Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Anwesenheitssensor dazu ausgebildet, bei Erfassung eines in der Kopplungsstellung im Aufnahmeraum eingesetzten Behälters den Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen zu aktivieren, wobei der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen im aktivierten Zustand die Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen erfasst.In an expedient, energy-saving embodiment of the invention, the presence sensor is designed to activate the sensor for contactless detection of container information or container contents information when detecting a container used in the coupling position in the receiving space, the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information in the activated state Contains container information or container contents information.
Es ist in einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung auch vorgesehen, dass der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen die Freigabe des Spenders in den Betriebszustand, in dem das chemische Mittel aus dem Behälter abgebbar ist, auslöst. Diese Auslösung kann direkt oder indirekt über Ansteuerung einer Steuerung oder eines Aktuators erfolgen.It is also provided in one embodiment of the invention that the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information, the release of the dispenser in the operating state in which the chemical agent is discharged from the container triggers. This tripping can take place directly or indirectly via activation of a control or of an actuator.
Wenn der in den Spender einzusetzende Behälter Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen in einem am Behälter angebrachten RFID-Label trägt, ist gemäß der Erfindung vorgesehen, den Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen als RFID-Leser zu konfigurieren.When the container to be inserted into the dispenser carries container information or container contents information in an RFID label attached to the container, it is provided according to the invention to configure the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information as an RFID reader.
Wenn der in den Spender einzusetzende Behälter Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen in optischer Form, beispielsweise in Form eines Farbcodes, Barcodes oder QR-Codes trägt, ist gemäß der Erfindung vorgesehen, den Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen als optischen Sensor auszubilden, z.B. als digitalen Zeilen- oder Flächen-Bildsensor.When the container to be inserted into the dispenser carries container information or container contents information in optical form, for example in the form of a color code, bar code or QR code, it is provided according to the invention to form the sensor for non-contact detection of container information as an optical sensor, e.g. as a digital line or area image sensor.
In einer bevorzugten, weil einfach zu konfigurierenden und dennoch sehr verlässlichen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Anwesenheitssensor als Sensor zum mechanischen Abtasten eines strukturellen Merkmals des Behälters, insbesondere einer Schulter, eines Vorsprungs oder einer Vertiefung des Behälters, ausgebildet. Vorzugsweise ist der Anwesenheitssensor als Hebel, Schalter oder Feder konfiguriert.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is simple to configure and yet very reliable, the presence sensor is designed as a sensor for mechanically scanning a structural feature of the container, in particular a shoulder, a projection or a recess of the container. Preferably, the presence sensor is configured as a lever, switch or spring.
Gemäß der Erfindung kann der Aufnahmeraum als Schacht ausgebildet sein. Dies ermöglicht eine Linearbewegung des Behälters in den Aufnahmeraum, wodurch der Behälter schnell und verlässlich in eine Kopplungsstellung gebracht werden kann und bietet auch eine sichere Stütze für den eingesetzten Behälter.According to the invention, the receiving space may be formed as a shaft. This allows a linear movement of the container into the receiving space, whereby the container can be quickly and reliably brought into a coupling position and also provides a secure support for the container used.
Für höchste Betriebssicherheit des erfindungsgemäßen Spenders ist vorgesehen, dass der Behälterhalter zwischen einer Austauschstellung, in der ein Behälter einsetzbar und entnehmbar ist, und einer Betriebsstellung, in der das chemische Mittel aus einem eingesetzten Behälter abgebbar ist, verlagerbar ist. Die Verlagerungsbewegung kann eine Schwenkbewegung sein. Es ist zu betonen, dass der Behälter immer gemeinsam mit dem Behälterhalter verlagert wird und dadurch nicht aus der Kopplungsstellung gebracht werden kann, im Gegensatz zum Stand der Technik, bei der eine Kartusche in Bezug auf eine Dosiervorrichtung verschwenkt wird. Weiters ist eine vom Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen gesteuerte, zwischen einer Sperrstellung und einer Freigabestellung umschaltbare Sperrvorrichtung vorgesehen, die das Verlagern des Behälterhalters in die Betriebsstellung nur dann zulässt, wenn sie vom Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen in die Freigabestellung geschaltet worden ist. Diese Maßnahme bewirkt eine zusätzliche Sicherung gegenüber Fehlbedienung oder ein versehentliches Ingangsetzen der Abgabe des chemischen Mittels aus dem Behälter.For highest reliability of the dispenser according to the invention it is provided that the container holder between an exchange position in which a container is used and removable, and an operating position in which the chemical agent can be dispensed from an inserted container, is displaced. The displacement movement may be a pivoting movement. It should be emphasized that the container is always displaced together with the container holder and thereby can not be brought out of the coupling position, in contrast to the prior art, in which a cartridge is pivoted with respect to a metering device. Furthermore, one is from the sensor to the non-contact Detection of container information controlled, provided between a blocking position and a release position switchable locking device which allows the displacement of the container holder in the operating position only when it has been switched by the sensor for non-contact detection of container information in the release position. This measure provides an additional safeguard against incorrect operation or inadvertent initiation of the delivery of the chemical agent from the container.
Bevorzugt weist der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen einen Aktuator, vorzugsweise einen Hubmagneten, auf, der dazu ausgebildet ist, die Sperrvorrichtung zwischen der Sperrstellung und der Freigabestellung umzuschalten. Die Sperrvorrichtung kann zumindest einen ausfahrbaren Riegel aufweisen, der in der Sperrstellung den Behälterhalter sicher in der Austauschstellung arretiert.Preferably, the sensor for non-contact detection of container information on an actuator, preferably a lifting magnet, which is adapted to switch the locking device between the blocking position and the release position. The locking device may comprise at least one extendable latch, which securely locks the container holder in the locked position in the locked position.
Zur Minimierung des Stromverbrauchs des Spenders und von Prozessorresourcen in der Steuerung des Spenders sieht die Erfindung auch vor, den Anwesenheitssensor dazu auszubilden, einen Schalter, vorzugsweise einen Magnetschalter, in eine Aktivierungsstellung auszulenken, wenn sich der Behälter in der Kopplungsstellung befindet. Der Schalter aktiviert in der Aktivierungsstellung den Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen. Der Schalter ist weiters dazu ausgebildet, von der Aktivierungsstellung in eine Deaktivierungsstellung ausgelenkt zu werden, in der der Sensor zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen deaktiviert ist, wenn der Behälterhalter von der Austauschstellung in die Betriebsstellung verlagert wird. Dabei kann das Auslenken des Schalters z.B. durch Führen entlang einer Kulisse oder Getriebemittel oder Federn bewerkstelligt werden.To minimize the power consumption of the dispenser and processor resources in the control of the dispenser, the invention also provides to form the presence sensor to deflect a switch, preferably a magnetic switch, into an activating position when the container is in the coupling position. In the activation position, the switch activates the sensor for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information. The switch is further adapted to be deflected from the activating position to a deactivating position in which the sensor is deactivated for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information when the container holder is displaced from the replacement position to the operative position. The deflection of the switch may be e.g. be accomplished by guiding along a backdrop or gear means or springs.
Um sicherzustellen, dass der Behälter nicht versehentlich aus dem Spender herausgezogen werden kann, während sich der Spender in der Betriebsstellung befindet, sind erfindungsgemäß verschiebbare Fixierelemente vorgesehen, die dazu ausgebildet sind, durch das Verlagern des Behälterhalters von der Austauschstellung in die Betriebsstellung in Eingriff mit dem Behälter verschoben zu werden und durch das Verlagern des Behälterhalters von der Betriebsstellung in die Austauschstellung außer Eingriff mit dem Behälter verschoben zu werden.To ensure that the container can not be accidentally pulled out of the dispenser while the dispenser is in the operating position, slidable fixing elements are provided according to the invention, which are adapted by moving the container holder from the replacement position into the operating position in engagement with the Container to be moved and moved by moving the container holder from the operating position to the exchange position out of engagement with the container.
Um eine auslaufsichere Kopplung zwischen dem Behälter und dem Spender zu gewährleisten, ist in einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass im Aufnahmeraum ein Einlassanschluss zur Verbindung mit einem Auslass des Behälters angeordnet ist, wobei der Einlassanschluss einen in den Auslass des Behälters ausfahrbaren und aus dem Auslass des Behälters einziehbaren Stößel aufweist, wobei der Stößel dazu ausgebildet ist, beim Verlagern des Behälterhalters in die Betriebsstellung auszufahren, wobei vorzugsweise der Stößel erst knapp vor Erreichen der Betriebsstellung, insbesondere auf den letzten 20% des Verlagerungswegs des Behälterhalters in die Betriebsstellung ausfährt, und beim Verlagern des Behälterhalters in die Austauschstellung eingezogen zu werden. In einer äußerst betriebssicheren und gegen Auslaufen des chemischen Mittels gesicherten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Stößel in einen Tank zur temporären Speicherung des chemischen Mittels integriert und wird gemeinsam mit dem Tank bewegt, der zur Bewegung hin zum und weg vom Einlassanschluss ausgebildet ist und dabei den Stößel mitnimmt. Dadurch fließt bei in den Auslass des Behälters ausgefahrenem Stößel das chemische Mittel durch den Stößel direkt in den Tank, von wo es mittels Schwerkraft oder durch eine in den Spender eingebaute Pumpe abgegeben wird.In order to ensure a leak-proof coupling between the container and the dispenser, it is provided in one embodiment of the invention that in the receiving space an inlet port for connection to an outlet of the container is arranged, wherein the inlet port has a retractable into the outlet of the container and retractable from the outlet of the container plunger, wherein the plunger is adapted to extend when moving the container holder in the operating position, preferably the plunger until just before reaching the operating position, in particular extends to the last 20% of the displacement path of the container holder in the operating position, and to be retracted when moving the container holder in the exchange position. In a highly reliable and chemical leak-proof embodiment of the invention, the plunger is integrated into a tank for temporary storage of the chemical agent and is moved in unison with the tank adapted to move toward and away from the inlet port and thereby the plunger entraining. As a result, when the plunger is extended into the outlet of the container, the chemical flows through the plunger directly into the tank, from where it is discharged by gravity or by a pump built into the dispenser.
Zur Erleichterung der Bedienung des Spenders kann zumindest eine Feder vorgesehen sein, die den Behälterhalter in die Austauschstellung und die Betriebsstellung vorspannt.To facilitate the operation of the dispenser, at least one spring can be provided, which biases the container holder in the exchange position and the operating position.
Die Erfindung wird nun unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels beschrieben.
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Knapp oberhalb des Einlassanschlusses 9 sind zwei einander gegenüberliegende verschiebbare Fixierelemente 11 angeordnet, die dazu ausgebildet sind, durch das Verlagern des Behälterhalters 3 von der Austauschstellung A in die Betriebsstellung B in Eingriff mit dem Behälter 100 verschoben zu werden und durch das Verlagern des Behälterhalters 3 von der Betriebsstellung B in die Austauschstellung A außer Eingriff mit dem Behälter 100 verschoben zu werden.Just above the
Im unteren Teil des Spenders 1 ist ein Tank 21 zur temporären Speicherung des chemischen Mittels 101 angeordnet. In diesen Tank 21 ist der Stößel 10 flüssigkeitsdicht und starr integriert. Der Tank kann zusammen mit dem Stößel 10 durch einen nicht dargestellten Aktuator, wie z.B. eine mechanische Kulisse, einen Hubmagneten oder einen Elektromotor, in die Richtung des Einlassanschlusses 9 und von ihm weg bewegt werden, wodurch der Stößel 10 bei eingesetztem Behälter 100 in den Auslass 105 des Behälters ausgefahren und aus ihm heraus eingezogen wird. Solcherart gegen Auslaufen gesichert, fließt das chemische Mittel 101 bei ausgefahrenem Stößel 10 direkt in den Tank 21, von wo es mittels Schwerkraft oder durch eine in den Spender eingebaute, nicht dargestellte Pumpe abgegeben wird.In the lower part of the
Der Anwesenheitssensor 8 wirkt auf den in
Damit der Behälterhalter 3 überhaupt in die Betriebsstellung B verlagert werden kann, muss der Sensor 7 zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen diese Informationen verifiziert haben und einen Aktuator 15 in Form eines Hubmagneten betätigen, der eine Sperrvorrichtung 16 von einer Sperrstellung in eine Freigabestellung umschaltet. Die Sperrvorrichtung 16 weist einen nicht dargestellten Riegel auf, der in der Sperrstellung gegen einen Gehäuseanschlag anliegt.In order for the
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wobei der Spender (1) einen Behälterhalter (3) umfasst, der einen Aufnahmeraum (5) aufweist, in den der Behälter (100) zumindest teilweise in eine Kopplungsstellung einführbar ist, wobei der Spender (1) einen am oder nahe dem Aufnahmeraum (5) angeordneten, zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen ausgebildeten Sensor (7) aufweist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Spender (1) einen Anwesenheitssensor (8) aufweist, der dazu ausgebildet ist, zu erfassen, ob sich ein in den Aufnahmeraum (5) eingesetzter Behälter (100) in der Kopplungsstellung befindet,
und dass der Sensor (7) zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen dazu ausgebildet ist, die Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen zu erfassen und auf Korrektheit zu überprüfen,
wobei der Spender (1) dazu ausgebildet ist, in einen Betriebszustand freigegeben zu werden, in dem das chemische Mittel (101) aus dem Behälter (100) abgebbar ist, wenn der Anwesenheitssensor (8) einen in der Kopplungsstellung im Aufnahmeraum (5) eingesetzten Behälter (100) erfasst hat und wenn der Sensor (7) zur berührungslosen Erfassung von Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen die Korrektheit der überprüften Behälterinformationen oder Behälterinhaltsinformationen festgestellt hat.A dispenser (1) for coupling to a container (100) containing at least one chemical agent (101) and for dispensing the chemical agent (101) when the dispenser (1) is coupled to the container (100),
wherein the dispenser (1) comprises a container holder (3) having a receiving space (5) into which the container (100) is at least partially insertable into a coupling position, wherein the dispenser (1) comprises a at or near the receiving space (5 ), arranged for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information sensor (7),
characterized in that
the dispenser (1) has a presence sensor (8) which is designed to detect whether a container (100) inserted in the receiving space (5) is in the coupling position,
and that the sensor (7) for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information is designed to detect the container information or container contents information and to check for correctness,
wherein the dispenser (1) is adapted to be released into an operating state in which the chemical agent (101) can be dispensed from the container (100) when the presence sensor (8) is inserted in the coupling position in the receiving space (5) Container (100) has detected and if the sensor (7) for non-contact detection of container information or container contents information has determined the correctness of the checked container information or container contents information.
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