DE4414290A1 - System for machine-readable identification of containers - Google Patents

System for machine-readable identification of containers

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DE4414290A1
DE4414290A1 DE19944414290 DE4414290A DE4414290A1 DE 4414290 A1 DE4414290 A1 DE 4414290A1 DE 19944414290 DE19944414290 DE 19944414290 DE 4414290 A DE4414290 A DE 4414290A DE 4414290 A1 DE4414290 A1 DE 4414290A1
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Manfred Dr Eschwey
Hans-Juergen Wronski
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Messer Griesheim GmbH
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Priority to GB9508017A priority patent/GB2288712B/en
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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
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    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
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Abstract

A data carrier in the form of a transponder 3 is fitted to the protected foot or base region of each container 1. The transponders 3 are interrogated by radio waves by means of a flat bed antenna 5. The antenna 5 may be integrated into a mat 4 over which the containers 1 are passed during loading into a pallet 2. Alternatively, the pallet 2 may have a grid base (8, Fig. 2) which can be placed over a plate (9) in which the antenna 5 is integrated. The plate (9) may incorporate a plurality of individual antennas to interrogate all of the containers in the pallet simultaneously. <IMAGE>

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zur maschinenlesbaren Identifikation von Behältern zum Transport von Druck­ gasen oder Chemikalien nach dem Oberbegriff des An­ spruches 1.The invention relates to a system for machine-readable Identification of containers for the transport of pressure gases or chemicals according to the generic term of the An saying 1.

Ortsbewegliche Behälter zum Transport von Druckgasen oder Chemikalien unterliegen zum Teil erheblichen ge­ setzlichen Prüf- und Kennzeichnungsvorschriften. Die Aufnahme, Verfolgung und Änderung der Daten wird über­ wiegend manuell bewerkstelligt, der Aufwand hierfür ist dementsprechend hoch. Bei den zu verfolgenden Daten handelt es sich im wesentlichen um die Kennzeichnung des Inhalts und Angaben über Eigentümer, Behälternum­ mer, wiederkehrende Prüfungen, Sicherheits- und Ge­ fahrenhinweise sowie die Füllmenge. Diese Informationen können an sich mit Hilfe maschinenlesbarer Datenträger wie Speicherchip, Barcode oder Magnetstreifen ge­ speichert und bei Bedarf abgerufen werden, wie es bei­ spielsweise die US-Patentschriften 5 008 661 und 4 364 043 zeigen. Die Anwendung dieser Technik bei Behältern zum Transport von Druckgasen oder Chemikalien bereitet jedoch erhebliche Schwierigkeiten. Zum einen ist dies die sichere Anbringung des Datenträgers am Behälter, so daß er ohne weiteres der rauhen betrieblichen Praxis, insbesondere auch während des Transports, ausgesetzt werden kann. Zum anderen muß das Lesegerät zum Ein- und Auslesen der Daten an die Datenträger herangeführt wer­ den, was relativ umständlich ist. Die Datenträger müs­ sen deshalb an einer besonders gut zugänglichen Stelle des Behälters angebracht werden und sind somit besonders verschmutzungs- und störanfällig.Portable containers for the transport of compressed gases or chemicals are sometimes subject to considerable ge statutory test and labeling regulations. The Data is recorded, tracked and changed via weighed manually, the effort for this is accordingly high. For the data to be tracked it is essentially the labeling the content and information about owner, container repeated inspections, safety and ge driving instructions and the filling quantity. This information  can per se with the help of machine-readable data carriers such as memory chip, barcode or magnetic stripe saves and can be retrieved as needed, as with for example, U.S. Patents 5,008,661 and 4,364,043 demonstrate. The application of this technique to containers prepares for the transport of compressed gases or chemicals however considerable difficulties. For one thing, this is the secure attachment of the data carrier to the container, so that he easily follows the harsh operational practice, especially exposed during transport can be. On the other hand, the reader must be turned on and Read out the data to the data carriers what is relatively cumbersome. The disk must therefore in a particularly easily accessible place of the container are attached and are therefore special prone to contamination and failure.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein System zur maschinenlesbaren Identifikation und Re­ gistrierung von Behältern zum Transport von Druckgasen oder Chemikalien zu schaffen, welches ohne weiteres einer rauhen betrieblichen Praxis ausgesetzt werden kann und keine speziellen Anforderungen für das Heran­ führen des Lesegerätes aufweist.The invention is therefore based on the object System for machine-readable identification and re registration of containers for the transport of compressed gases or creating chemicals, which is easy exposed to harsh operational practice can and no special requirements for the approach lead the reader.

Ausgehend von dem im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 be­ rücksichtigten Stand der Technik ist diese Aufgabe er­ findungsgemäß gelöst mit den im kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.Based on the be in the preamble of claim 1 considering the state of the art, this task is he solved according to the invention with those in the characterizing part of claim 1 specified features.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous developments of the invention are in the Subclaims specified.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird der maschinenlesbare Daten­ träger an einer Stelle des Behälters angebracht, die besonders unzugänglich und geschützt ist, nämlich im Bodenbereich. Der Bodenbereich ist in der Regel durch seine konkave Ausbildung, Fußringe, Rahmengestell u.ä. gut geschützt. Diese Stelle zur Befestigung eines Daten­ trägers ist zwar für marktgängige Lesegeräte unzugäng­ lich. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anwendung der Hoch­ frequenztechnologie in einem berührungslos arbeitenden Identifikationssystem treten diese Schwierigkeiten je­ doch nicht auf. Der Datenträger ist hierbei als Trans­ ponder ausgebildet, die Datenübertragung erfolgt durch Hochfrequenz-Radiowellen mittels einer Antenne mit an­ geschlossener Leseeinheit. Bei diesem System wird der Transponder durch einen von der Antenne ausgehenden Energieimpuls aktiviert und sendet die gespeicherten Daten über die Antenne zur Leseeinheit. Erfindungsge­ mäß ist die Antenne, welche in der Regel aus mehreren Einzelantennen zusammengesetzt ist, als Flachbettantenne ausgebildet und beispielsweise in eine Matte oder Platte integriert. Dies ermöglicht es, den Datenträger beim Bewegen über die Antenne oder beim Aufsetzen auf die Flachbettantenne von unten zu aktivieren.According to the invention, the machine readable data Carrier attached in one place of the container, the  is particularly inaccessible and protected, namely in Floor area. The floor area is usually through its concave formation, ankle rings, frame, etc. well protected. This place for attaching a data träger is inaccessible to standard readers Lich. In the application of the high according to the invention frequency technology in a contactless working Identification system these difficulties ever arise not on. The data carrier is a trans trained ponder, the data transmission takes place through High-frequency radio waves using an antenna closed reading unit. With this system the Transponder by one originating from the antenna Energy pulse activates and sends the saved ones Data via the antenna to the reader. Invention Ge the antenna is moderate, which usually consists of several Individual antennas is composed as a flatbed antenna trained and for example in a mat or plate integrated. This enables the disk to be used Move over the antenna or when placing on the Activate flatbed antenna from below.

Ein Nachteil der auf der Hochfrequenztechnologie basierenden berührungslos arbeitenden Identifikations­ systeme besteht in der relativ kurzen zulässigen Lese­ entfernung. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung des Transponders im Fußbereich des Behälters und der Aus­ bildung der Antenne als Flachbettantenne, über welche der Behälter geschoben oder auf welcher der Behälter abgestellt wird, ist die Leseentfernung extrem kurz, so daß sie keinerlei Schwierigkeiten verursacht.A disadvantage of high-frequency technology based contactless identification systems consists in the relatively short permissible reading distance. In the arrangement of the invention Transponders in the foot area of the container and the Aus Formation of the antenna as a flatbed antenna, via which the container is pushed or on which of the containers the reading distance is extremely short, so that it doesn't cause any trouble.

Weitere Vorteile bestehen darin, daß der Datenträger durch preiswerte Verbindungstechniken, beispielsweise Kleben, befestigt werden kann. Die Erfindung ist be­ sonders vorteilhaft beim Abrufen der gespeicherten In­ formationen von Druckgasbehältern, die in Paletten zusammengefaßt sind. Die Informationen können gleich­ zeitig durch Aufsetzen der Palette auf ein stationäres Lesefeld aus einer oder mehreren Flachbettantennen ab­ gerufen werden. Hierzu ist der Boden der Palette vor­ zugsweise als Gitterboden ausgebildet. Die Lesung der Informationen erfolgt beim Ein- und Auspalettieren der Druckgasbehälter automatisch, wenn sie über das Lese­ feld bewegt werden. Die Flachbettantenne wird daher vorzugsweise mobil ausgeführt, indem sie in eine orts­ bewegliche Platte oder Matte integriert wird.Other advantages are that the disk through inexpensive connection techniques, for example Glue, can be attached. The invention is  particularly advantageous when retrieving the stored In Formations of pressurized gas containers in pallets are summarized. The information can be the same early by placing the pallet on a stationary one Reading field from one or more flatbed antennas be called. For this, the bottom of the pallet is in front preferably designed as a grid floor. Reading the Information is provided when palletizing in and out Pressurized gas tank automatically when reading over field to be moved. The flatbed antenna is therefore preferably carried out by mobile in one place movable plate or mat is integrated.

Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, daß Schreib- und Lesefehler, die eine beträchtliche Schwierigkeit beim Einsatz von Hochfrequenzsystemen darstellen können, zuverlässig vermieden werden, da sich Sender und Empfänger bei Behältern aus metal­ lischen Werkstoffen in einem Faradayschen Käfig be­ finden. Sie sind somit weder durch äußere Störimpulse zu beeinflussen, noch geben sie Streustrahlung nach außen ab.Another advantage of the invention is that write and read errors, which is a considerable one Difficulty in using high frequency systems can be reliably avoided because transmitter and receiver for containers made of metal materials in a Faraday cage Find. They are therefore not caused by external interference to influence, nor do they yield to scattered radiation outside.

Zwei Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sollen anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen erläutert werden.Two exemplary embodiments of the invention are intended to be based on of the accompanying drawings.

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Fig. 1 die Identifikation von Druckgasflaschen, deren Daten beim Aufstellen in einer Palette erfaßt werden, Fig. 1 shows the identification of compressed gas cylinders whose data are acquired when setting up in a pallet,

Fig. 2 die Identifikation von Druckgasflaschen, welche sich in einer Palette befinden. Fig. 2, the identification of compressed gas bottles, which are in a pallet.

Fig. 1 zeigt Druckgasflaschen 1, welche in einer Palette 2 angeordnet und transportiert werden. Erfin­ dungsgemäß ist am Fuß jeder Druckgasflasche 1 ein als Transponder ausgebildeter Datenträger 3 angebracht. Beim Einsetzen in die Palette 2 werden die Druckgas­ flaschen über eine Matte 4 bewegt. In dieser Matte 4 ist erfindungsgemäß eine Flachbettantenne 5 integriert. Beim Bewegen der Druckgasflaschen 1 über die Matte 4 werden somit die im Datenträger (Transponder) ge­ speicherten Daten abgerufen und zur Leseeinheit weiter­ geleitet. Der automatische Lesevorgang ist durch den Pfeil 6 und die Datenerfassung durch den Pfeil 7 an­ gedeutet. Bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Ausführungs­ beispiel befinden sich die Druckgasflaschen 1 in einer Palette 8, welche einen Gitterboden besitzt. Unter dem Gitterboden ist eine Platte 9 angeordnet, in welche erfindungsgemäß eine Flachbettantenne 5 integriert ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform besteht die Flachbettantenne vorzugsweise aus mehreren Einzelantennen, so daß die Daten aller auf der Palette 8 befindlichen Druckgas­ flaschen 1 gleichzeitig erfaßt werden können. Fig. 1 shows compressed gas cylinders 1 which are arranged in a pallet 2 and transported. Invention according to the invention, a data carrier 3 designed as a transponder is attached to the base of each compressed gas cylinder 1 . When inserted into the pallet 2 , the compressed gas cylinders are moved over a mat 4 . According to the invention, a flatbed antenna 5 is integrated in this mat 4 . When moving the compressed gas cylinders 1 over the mat 4 , the data stored in the data carrier (transponder) is thus called up and passed on to the reading unit. The automatic reading process is indicated by arrow 6 and the data acquisition by arrow 7 . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the compressed gas cylinders 1 are in a pallet 8 , which has a grid floor. A plate 9 is arranged under the grid floor, in which a flat-bed antenna 5 is integrated according to the invention. In this embodiment, the flatbed antenna preferably consists of several individual antennas, so that the data of all the compressed gas cylinders 1 on the pallet 8 can be detected simultaneously.

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1. System zur maschinenlesbaren Identifikation von Be­ hältern zum Transport von Druckgasen oder Chemikalien, mit einem am Behälter angebrachten Datenträger und einer Antenne mit angeschlossener Leseeinheit, wobei die Datenübertragung zwischen Datenträger (Trans­ ponder) und Leseeinheit durch Hochfrequenz-Radio­ wellen erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Datenträger (3) im geschützten Fuß- bzw. Bodenbereich des Behälters angebracht ist und die Antenne als Flachbettantenne (5) ausgeführt ist.1. System for machine-readable identification of containers for the transport of compressed gases or chemicals, with a data carrier attached to the container and an antenna with a connected reading unit, the data transmission between the data carrier (trans ponder) and the reading unit being effected by high-frequency radio waves, characterized in that that the data carrier ( 3 ) is attached in the protected foot or bottom area of the container and the antenna is designed as a flatbed antenna ( 5 ). 2. System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Flachbettantenne (5) mobil ausgeführt ist.2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the flatbed antenna ( 5 ) is designed to be mobile. 3. System nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Flachbettantenne (5) aus mehreren Einzel­ antennen gebildet wird.3. System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the flatbed antenna ( 5 ) is formed from several individual antennas. 4. System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Behälter auf Paletten (8) mit Gitterboden transportierbare Druckgasflaschen (1) sind.4. System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the containers on pallets ( 8 ) with a grid floor are transportable compressed gas cylinders ( 1 ).
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