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EP3488142B1
EP3488142B1 EP17745832.0A EP17745832A EP3488142B1 EP 3488142 B1 EP3488142 B1 EP 3488142B1 EP 17745832 A EP17745832 A EP 17745832A EP 3488142 B1 EP3488142 B1 EP 3488142B1
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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

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  • the invention relates to a device for supplying fluid under pressure.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular gas under pressure, comprising a first valve housing an internal fluid circuit provided with an insulating member making it possible to open or close the internal circuit such than 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.
  • the first tap and the second tap comprising respective hooking members forming a removable male/female quick connection system of the second tap on the first tap
  • the first valve comprising a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis
  • the quick connection system comprising at least one groove or rib formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve and a hooking claw or ball system secured to 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 distributing fluid, in particular pressurized gas, of modular type.
  • the invention relates in particular to the filling of gas cylinders at high pressure (for example between 200 and 700 bar).
  • An aim of the present invention is to propose a fluid distribution device having good ergonomics of use.
  • An aim of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the device according to the invention is essentially characterized in that when the second tap is in the connected position on the first tap via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures blocking of the second tap on the first tap along the longitudinal axis while allowing rotation of the second tap on the first tap around this longitudinal axis.
  • the invention also relates to a bottle or a set of bottles (frame) of pressurized fluid comprising such a device.
  • the invention may also relate to any alternative device comprising any combination of the characteristics above or below, within the scope of the claims.
  • FIG. 1 represents a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular gas under pressure, comprising a first valve 3 mounted in the orifice of a tank 2 and surrounded by a protective cap 11.
  • the first valve 3 houses an internal fluid circuit 13 provided with at least one insulation member 4 making it possible to open or close the internal circuit 13.
  • the isolation member 4 is for example a valve or a valve.
  • the device 1 comprises a second tap 5 forming a physical entity distinct from the first tap 3 (and in the disconnected position at the figure 1 ).
  • the second valve 5 is provided with an internal fluid circuit 15 comprising an upstream end intended to be fluidly connected to one end of the internal circuit 13 of the first 3 valve.
  • 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 regulator and/or a flow regulator).
  • the second tap 5 preferably also comprises a movable member 16 for actuating the member 4 for isolating the first tap 3 to control the opening or closing of the latter.
  • the mobile actuation member 16 is a valve pusher controlled by a manual actuation member 10 (lever, push button, steering wheel) carried by the second tap.
  • the manual actuation member 10 can, if necessary, control the fluid flow control member 9.
  • the first 3 tap and the second 5 tap comprising respective hooking members 6, 7 forming a removable male/female quick connection system of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap.
  • the first 3 tap comprises a terminal end of cylindrical shape extending along a central longitudinal axis A to which the second tap 5 is connected.
  • the quick connection system comprises at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap 3 (cf. figure 2 ) and a claw system 6, balls (or any suitable equivalent hooking element) secured to the second valve 5.
  • the hooking element(s) 6 of the second tap 5 are preferably movable and can be locked/unlocked, for example a movable locking member 12 on the second tap 5.
  • the attachment element(s) 6 of the second tap 5 cooperate with the at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap 3.
  • the quick connection system ensures blocking of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap along the longitudinal axis A while by authorizing a rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap around this longitudinal axis A.
  • the quick connection system can authorize rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap around this longitudinal axis A at a determined limited angle (that is to say that for example a system of mechanical stop(s) makes it possible to limit the rotation of the second 5 tap relative to the first 3 tap ) or not limited (that is to say that no mechanical stop system is provided limiting the rotation of the second 5 tap relative to the first 3 tap).
  • a determined limited angle that is to say that for example a system of mechanical stop(s) makes it possible to limit the rotation of the second 5 tap relative to the first 3 tap
  • the first valve 5 can make several turns on itself around the longitudinal axis A.
  • the internal circuit 15 of the second tap 5 comprises a downstream end 25 preferably provided with an outlet connection opening onto the peripheral surface of the second tap 5.
  • the downstream end 25 of the internal circuit 15 of the second tap 5 is not located on the longitudinal axis A of the first tap 3.
  • the outlet connection 25 is located on one side or the other relative to a user (cf. figures 3 and 4 ).
  • the downstream end 25 of the internal circuit 15 of the second tap (5) is located on a side face of the second tap 5 (cf. figure 3 and 4 ).
  • this configuration also allows rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap relative to the cap 11.
  • the first tap 3, the cap 11 and the bottle 2 comprises at least a first electronic communication and data storage member 8 that can be searched remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves.
  • the second tap 5 also comprises a second electronic communication and data storage member 8 that can be searched remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members are configured to exchange information wirelessly via the same communication system.
  • 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 longitudinal axis A when the second valve 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 faucet.
  • This geometry allows an exchange of data between the two electronic communication members 8, 10 whatever the relative angular position between the two valves 3, 5.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members use for example 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 separating said members 8, 10 when the second tap 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 tap.
  • the first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members are preferably configured to communicate wirelessly using 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 members 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 read data only or read and (re)write data, with or without battery.
  • the quick connection system is configured (for example, clearance, travel, etc.) so that when the fluid pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two connected valves 3, 5 exceeds a determined pressure level , the quick connection 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.
  • at least one movable member of the quick connection system (claw, ball or other) is sensitive to the pressure in the circuit(s) 13, 15 and is constrained in a clamping position preventing or limiting rotation when this pressure is greater than a determined threshold, for example 5 or 10 bar or more. This allows the user to ensure that the device is under pressure. By example, rotation is only permitted when the internal circuit 15 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 tap 3.
  • a pressure threshold for example 5bar or 3bar or 10bar or 30bar or more

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de fourniture de fluide sous pression.The invention relates to a device for supplying fluid under pressure.

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 more particularly to a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular gas under pressure, comprising a first valve housing an internal fluid circuit provided with an insulating member making it possible to open or close the internal circuit such than 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. insulation of the first tap to control the opening or closing of the latter, the first tap and the second tap comprising respective hooking members forming a removable male/female quick connection system of the second tap on the first tap, the first valve comprising a cylindrical end extending along a longitudinal axis, the quick connection system comprising at least one groove or rib formed on the cylindrical end of the first valve and a hooking claw or ball system secured to 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 distributing fluid, in particular pressurized gas, of 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 , FR3022972A1 ou encore GB2111154A .Examples of different modular fluid delivery devices are illustrated in the documents FR2892799A1 , FR2979687A1 , FR2970313A1 , FR3022972A1 or GB2111154A .

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de distribution de fluide ayant une bonne ergonomie d'utilisation.An aim of the present invention is to propose a fluid distribution 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 aim 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.To this end, the device according to the invention, moreover conforming to the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that when the second tap is in the connected position on the first tap via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures blocking of the second tap on the first tap along the longitudinal axis while allowing rotation of the second tap 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 :

  • 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°,
  • le circuit interne du second robinet comprend une extrémité aval munie d'un raccord de sortie débouchant sur la surface périphérique du second robinet,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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 »),
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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.
Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following characteristics:
  • in the connected position of the second tap on the first tap, the quick connection system allows rotation of the second tap on the first tap around this longitudinal axis at a determined angle between 40° and 360°,
  • the internal circuit of the second tap comprises a downstream end provided with an outlet connection opening onto the peripheral surface of the second tap,
  • 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,
  • in the connected position of the second tap on the first tap, the downstream end of the internal circuit of the second tap is located on a side face of the second tap,
  • the device comprises a bottle of pressurized fluid to which the first tap is connected, the device further comprising a protective cap for the first tap fixed rigidly to the bottle, in the connected position of the second tap on the first tap, the connection system rapid allowing rotation of the second tap on the first tap around the longitudinal axis and in relation to the cap,
  • at least one of: the first tap, the cap and the bottle comprises at least a first electronic communication and data storage member that can be interrogated remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves, the second tap comprising a second electronic communication member and data storage that can be searched remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves, the first and second electronic communication members being configured to exchange information wirelessly 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 around the longitudinal axis when the second valve is in the connected position on the first valve,
  • the first and second electronic communication members use wireless communication technology of the same nature 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 the connected position on the first tap,
  • the first and second electronic communication members are designed to communicate wirelessly using at least one of the following technologies: “Radio Frequency Identification” (“RFID”), “Near Field Communication” (“NFC”),
  • 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 memory for data reading only or reading and (re)writing data, with or without battery,
  • the quick connection system comprises at least two grooves or ribs formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap, the two grooves or ribs having determined dimensions and/or shapes and/or being spaced a determined distance so that the rapid connection is only possible with a system of geometrically conjugated hooking claws or balls,
  • in the mounted position of the second tap on the first tap, the actuating member is movable whatever the angular position of the second tap on the first tap around the axis of rotation, and in that the actuating member is mobile in translation in a parallel direction and preferably confused with the axis of rotation of the second tap on the first tap.

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 pressurized fluid comprising such a device.

L'invention peut concerner également tout dispositif alternatif comprenant toute combinaison des caractéristiques ci-dessus ou ci-dessous, dans le cadre des revendications.The invention may also relate to any alternative device comprising any combination of the characteristics above or below, within the scope of the claims.

D'autres particularités et avantages apparaîtront à la lecture de la description ci-après, faite en référence aux figures dans lesquelles :

  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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.
Other features and advantages will appear on reading the description below, made with reference to the figures in which:
  • there figure 1 represents a schematic and partial sectional view, illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a fluid supply device in a disconnected state,
  • there figure 2 represents a schematic and partial, illustrating a detail of possible realization of a system for hooking the fluid supply device of the figure 1 ,
  • THE figures 3 and 4 represent sectional, schematic 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 11 de protection.There figure 1 represents a device for supplying fluid under pressure, in particular gas under pressure, comprising a first valve 3 mounted in the orifice of a tank 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 insulation member 4 making it possible to open or close 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 tap 5 forming a physical entity distinct from the first tap 3 (and in the disconnected position at the 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 fluidly connected to one end of the internal circuit 13 of the first 3 valve.

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).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 regulator and/or a flow regulator).

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 second tap 5 preferably also comprises a movable member 16 for actuating the member 4 for isolating the first tap 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 mobile actuation member 16 is a valve pusher controlled by a manual actuation member 10 (lever, push button, steering wheel) carried by the second tap. The manual actuation member 10 can, if necessary, control 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 3 tap and the second 5 tap comprising respective hooking members 6, 7 forming a removable male/female quick connection system of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap.

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 3 tap comprises a terminal end of cylindrical shape extending along a central longitudinal axis A to which the second tap 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 tap 3 (cf. figure 2 ) and a claw system 6, balls (or any suitable equivalent hooking element) secured to the second valve 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 hooking element(s) 6 of the second tap 5 are preferably movable and can be locked/unlocked, for example a movable locking member 12 on the second tap 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 attachment element(s) 6 of the second tap 5 cooperate with the at least one groove or rib 7 formed on the cylindrical end of the first tap 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 tap 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 tap via the quick connection system, the quick connection system ensures blocking of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap along the longitudinal axis A while by authorizing a rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap 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 tap 5 around a vertical axis according to his needs without having to turn the more massive bottle 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 tap 5 on the first 3 tap, the quick connection system can authorize rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap around this longitudinal axis A at a determined limited angle (that is to say that for example a system of mechanical stop(s) makes it possible to limit the rotation of the second 5 tap relative to the first 3 tap ) or not limited (that is to say that no mechanical stop system is provided limiting the rotation of the second 5 tap relative to the first 3 tap). In the second case the first valve 5 can make several turns on itself around 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 15 of the second tap 5 comprises a downstream end 25 preferably provided with an outlet connection opening onto the peripheral surface of the second tap 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 tap 5 on the first 3 tap, the downstream end 25 of the internal circuit 15 of the second tap 5 is not located on the longitudinal axis A of the first tap 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 tap 5 relative to the first 3 tap (around the longitudinal axis A), the outlet connection 25 is located on one side or the other relative to a user (cf. 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 tap 5 on the first 3 tap, the downstream end 25 of the internal circuit 15 of the second tap (5) is located on a side face of the second tap 5 (cf. 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 11.As visible in the figures, this configuration also allows rotation of the second tap 5 on the first 3 tap relative to the cap 11.

De préférence, l'un au moins parmi : le premier robinet 3, le chapeau 11 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 tap 3, the cap 11 and the bottle 2 comprises at least a first electronic communication and data storage member 8 that can be searched remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves. In addition, the second tap 5 also comprises a second electronic communication and data storage member 8 that can be searched remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves. The first 8 and second 10 electronic communication members are configured to exchange information wirelessly 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 8 electronic communication member and the second 10 electronic communication member comprises an annular antenna which is located concentrically around the longitudinal axis A when the second valve 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 faucet. This geometry allows an exchange of data between the two electronic communication members 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 members use for example 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 separating said members 8, 10 when the second tap 5 is in the connected position on the first 3 tap.

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 members are preferably configured to communicate wirelessly using 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 members 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 read data 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 particularity, the quick connection system is configured (for example, clearance, travel, etc.) so that when the fluid pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two connected valves 3, 5 exceeds a determined pressure level , the quick connection 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. For example, at least one movable member of the quick connection system (claw, ball or other) is sensitive to the pressure in the circuit(s) 13, 15 and is constrained in a clamping position preventing or limiting rotation when this pressure is greater than a determined threshold, for example 5 or 10 bar or more. This allows the user to ensure that the device is under pressure. By example, rotation is only permitted when the internal circuit 15 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 fluid pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two connected valves is below threshold (for example the circuits are at atmospheric pressure or close to it), 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 tap 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.On the other hand, when the pressure in the circuits 13, 15 of the two connected taps exceeds a pressure threshold (for example 5bar or 3bar or 10bar or 30bar or more), this pressure tends to separate the second tap 5 from the first tap.

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 tap 5 on the combined gripping surface of the other tap 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 torque necessary to allow the rotation of the second tap 5 on the first tap 3 (for example this torque required for rotation becomes greater than 2 Nm or between 3 and 5 Nm).

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  1. Device for supplying fluid under pressure, notably gas under pressure, comprising a first cock (3) protecting an internal fluid circuit (13) provided with an isolation member (4) for opening or closing the internal circuit (13), such as a valve disc or a valve, the device (1) having a second cock (5) forming a physical entity distinct from the first cock (3), the second cock (5) being provided with an internal fluid circuit (15), and comprising a movable member (16) for actuating the isolation member (4) of the first cock (3) to control the opening or the closing thereof, the first cock (3) and the second cock (5) comprising respective attachment members (6, 7) forming a male/female rapid connection system that is removable from the second cock (5) on the first cock (3), the first cock (3) comprising an end of cylindrical form extending along a longitudinal axis (A), the rapid connection system comprising at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first cock (3) and an attachment claw system (6) secured to the second cock (5) and cooperating with the at least one groove or rib (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first cock (3), characterized in that, when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3) via the rapid connection system, and when the pressure of the fluid in the circuits (13, 15) of the two coupled cocks is below a threshold, notably when the circuits are at atmospheric pressure, the rapid connection system ensures a blocking of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) along the longitudinal axis (A) while allowing a rotation of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) about this longitudinal axis (A), the rotation of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) being possible manually with a torque less than 1 or 2 Nm, and, when the fluid pressure in the circuits (13, 15) of the two coupled cocks (3, 5) exceeds a determined pressure level, the rapid connection system (6, 7) is subjected to a force which tends to limit or prevent the relative rotation of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) by increasing the torque required to rotate the second cock (5) on the first cock (3), which becomes greater than 2 Nm.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the attachment claw system (6) of one of the cocks (3, 5) is in contact with an attachment surface of the other cock (5, 3) and in that, when the pressure in the two circuits (13, 15) of the two coupled cocks (3, 5) exceeds a determined pressure threshold, this pressure tends to separate the second cock from the first cock and increases the contact pressure of the claw system on the attachment surface.
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3), the rapid connection system allows a rotation of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) about this longitudinal axis (A) by a determined angle lying between 40° and 360°.
  4. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the internal circuit (15) of the second cock (5) comprises a downstream end (25) provided with an output coupling emerging on the peripheral surface of the second cock (5).
  5. Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that, when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3), the downstream end (25) of the internal circuit (15) of the second cock (5) is not situated on the longitudinal axis (A) of the first cock (3).
  6. Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that, when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3), the downstream end (25) of the internal circuit (15) of the second cock (5) is situated on a lateral face of the second cock (5).
  7. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a bottle (2) of fluid under pressure to which the first cock (3) is coupled, the device (1) further comprising a protective cap (11) for the first cock that is fixed rigidly to the bottle (2), when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3), the rapid connection system allowing a rotation of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) about the longitudinal axis (A) and with respect to the cap (11) .
  8. Device according to Claim 7, characterized in that at least one out of: the first cock (3), the cap (11) and the bottle (2) comprises at least one first electronic data storage and communication member (8) that can be interrogated remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves and in that the second cock (5) comprises a second electronic data storage and communication member (8) that can be interrogated remotely wirelessly by electromagnetic waves, the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members being configured to exchange information wirelessly via one and the same communication system.
  9. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that at least one out of the first electronic communication member (8) and the second electronic communication member (10) comprises an annular antenna which is situated concentrically around the longitudinal axis (A) when the second cock (5) is in a position coupled to the first cock (3).
  10. Device according to either one of Claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members use a wireless communication technology of the same kind having a determined maximum range, said maximum range being greater than or equal to the distance separating said members (8, 10) when the second cock (5) is in a position connected to the first cock (3).
  11. Device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members are designed to communicate wirelessly according to at least one of the following technologies: "radiofrequency identification" ("RFID"), "near field communication" ("NFC").
  12. Device according to either one of Claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members are configured to have a wireless communication range lying between one and five millimetres and forty centimetres, preferably between one centimetre and ten centimetres.
  13. Device according to any one of Claims 8 to 12, characterized in that the first (8) and second (10) electronic communication members comprise at least one out of: a passive transponder without electromagnetic wave generator device, an active transponder comprising an electronic wave generator device, the transponder comprising an electronic memory for only reading data or for reading and (re)writing data, with or without battery.
  14. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the rapid connection system comprises at least two grooves or ribs (7) formed on the cylindrical end of the first cock (3), the two grooves or ribs (7) having determined dimensions and/or forms and/or being spaced apart by a determined distance such that the rapid connection is possible only with a geometrically conjugate attachment claw system (6).
  15. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, when the second cock (5) is in a position mounted on the first cock (3), the actuation member (16) is movable regardless of the angular position of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3) about the rotation axis (A), and in that the actuation member (16) is movable in translation in a direction parallel to and preferably coinciding with the rotation axis (A) of the second cock (5) on the first cock (3).
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