EP4080106A1 - Gasgerät und verbindungsvorrichtung für gasgerät - Google Patents

Gasgerät und verbindungsvorrichtung für gasgerät Download PDF

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EP4080106A1
EP4080106A1 EP22168742.9A EP22168742A EP4080106A1 EP 4080106 A1 EP4080106 A1 EP 4080106A1 EP 22168742 A EP22168742 A EP 22168742A EP 4080106 A1 EP4080106 A1 EP 4080106A1
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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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    • 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
    • F17C13/00—Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/08—Mounting arrangements for vessels
    • 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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    • F17C2201/01—Shape
    • F17C2201/0104—Shape cylindrical
    • 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
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    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
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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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    • F17C2205/0323—Valves
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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
    • F17C2205/00—Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03—Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
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    • F17C2205/0385—Constructional details of valves, regulators in blocks or units
    • 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
    • F17C2205/0388—Arrangement of valves, regulators, filters
    • F17C2205/0394—Arrangement of valves, regulators, filters in direct contact with the pressure vessel
    • 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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    • F17C2221/035—Propane butane, e.g. LPG, GPL
    • 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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    • F17C2225/0146—Two-phase
    • F17C2225/0153—Liquefied gas, e.g. LPG, GPL
    • 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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    • F17C2225/033—Small pressure, e.g. for liquefied gas
    • 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
    • F17C2270/00—Applications
    • F17C2270/07—Applications for household use
    • F17C2270/0709—Camping gas

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  • This application relates to a gas appliance connection device and an assembly comprising a gas appliance and a gas appliance connection device.
  • a gas appliance connection device comprising: a valve pusher configured to be moved between a retracted position in which the valve pusher is retracted to allow the closing of a valve of a cartridge of gas and a forward position in which the valve pusher is advanced to allow the opening of the valve of the gas cartridge; and a first control member configured to be moved between a closed position in which the first control member moves the valve pusher to the retracted position and an open position in which the first control member moves the valve pusher to the advanced position.
  • the gas appliance connection device and the gas cartridge can be mechanically and fluidically disconnected.
  • the first control member is in the closed position.
  • the valve pusher is in the retracted position.
  • the gas cartridge valve is closed.
  • a user can mechanically connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge by attaching the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge or vice versa by attaching the gas cartridge under the gas cartridge connection device.
  • gas appliance The first control member is in the closed position.
  • the valve pusher is in the retracted position.
  • the gas cartridge valve is still closed.
  • the user can fluidly connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the first control member is moved from the closed position to the open position causing the valve pusher to move from the retracted position to the advanced position.
  • the gas cartridge valve is open.
  • the user can fluidically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the first control member is moved from the open position to the closed position causing the valve pusher to move from the advanced position to the retracted position.
  • the user can mechanically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the gas cartridge valve is closed.
  • the fluidic connection step is distinct from the mechanical connection step and can be performed more securely.
  • the fluidic disconnection step is distinct from the mechanical disconnection step and can be carried out in a more secure manner. As the fluidic disconnection is distinct from the mechanical disconnection, during the mechanical disconnection no gas escapes from the gas appliance connection device or from the gas cartridge and the “pschitt” effect is eliminated.
  • the valve pusher and the first control member can be configured so that when the first control member is moved between the closed position and a first intermediate position, the valve pusher remains in the retracted position.
  • the gas appliance connection device makes it possible to catch up with industrial tolerances and ensures that the fluidic connection is not made during the mechanical connection.
  • the valve pusher and the first control member can be configured so that: when the first control member is moved between the first intermediate position and a second intermediate position with a fixed pitch the valve pusher is moved between the retracted position and a third intermediate position with variable pitch; and/or when the first control member is moved between the second intermediate position and the open position with a fixed pitch, the valve pusher is moved between the third intermediate position and the advanced position with a fixed or variable pitch.
  • the gas appliance connection device When the first control member is moved between the first intermediate position and the second intermediate position, the gas appliance connection device is fluidically connected to the gas cartridge.
  • the opening of the gas cartridge valve increases (for example non-linearly or sinusoidally).
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve of the gas cartridge increases (for example non-linearly or sinusoidally).
  • the gas appliance connection device When the first control member is moved between the second intermediate position and the open position, the gas appliance connection device is still fluidly connected to the gas cartridge.
  • the opening of the gas cartridge valve increases (for example linearly or sinusoidally) until it reaches a maximum opening.
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve of the gas cartridge increases (for example linearly or sinusoidally) until reaching a maximum flow.
  • the pitch of the valve pusher can be defined by the shape of the valve pusher and/or the cam.
  • the first control member may comprise a camshaft, a cam mounted at a first end of the camshaft arranged to bear against the valve pusher and an adjustment knob mounted at a second end of the camshaft.
  • the first control member can be rotated at least between 0 and 180 degrees.
  • the first intermediate position can be located between 20 and 100 degrees.
  • the second intermediate position can be located between 105 and 180 degrees.
  • the gas appliance connection device may comprise: a locking member configured to be moved between a locked position in which the locking member locks the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge and an unlocked position wherein the locking member unlocks the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge; and a second control member configured to be moved between a locking position in which the second control member moves the locking member into the locked position and an unlocking position in which the second control member moves the locking member in unlocked position.
  • the gas appliance connection device and the gas cartridge are mechanically and fluidically disconnected.
  • a user can mechanically connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can lock the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can fluidly connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can fluidically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the user can unlock the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can mechanically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the locking step is distinct from the mechanical connection step and from the fluidic connection step.
  • the unlocking step is distinct from the mechanical disconnection step and from the fluidic disconnection step.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position, the second control member prohibits movement of the first control member between the closed position and the closed position. opening; and when the second control member is in the locking position, the second control member authorizes the movement of the first control member between the closed position and the open position.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position, the second control member is directly above the first control member; and when the second control member is in the locking position, the second control member is not directly above the first control member].
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position, a flat of the first control member faces a flat of the second control member; and when the second control member is in the locking position, a flat of the first control member is not opposite a flat of the second control member.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the first control member is in the open position, the first control member prevents movement of the second control member between the locking position and the unlock position; and when the first control member is in the closed position the first control member authorizes movement of the second control member (16) between the unlocking position and the locking position.
  • the locking member may comprise a ring comprising longitudinally extending lugs; and the second control member comprises a ring comprising projections extending radially inward; wherein the second control member is rotatably mounted on the locking member such that: when the second control member is in the locking position the projections press against the tabs and the tabs are moved radially inward to hook a flange of the gas cartridge; and when the second control member is in the unlocked position, the projections release the lugs and the lugs are not moved radially inwards to hook a flange of the gas cartridge.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a centering member arranged to center the gas appliance connection device and the gas cartridge.
  • the centering member may comprise a ring arranged to be received inside a flange of the gas cartridge.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a magnet mounted on the centering member.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a plurality of magnets arranged in a circular fashion.
  • the plurality of magnets can be arranged in equiangular lines.
  • Equiangular lines can form angles of 120 degrees.
  • the plurality of magnets can be arranged by group of magnets.
  • Each group of magnets can have two or three magnets.
  • One aspect of the present application relates to an assembly comprising:a gas appliance; and a gas appliance connection device above.
  • the gas appliance may include a stove, a lamp, a grill or a barbecue.
  • a gas appliance connection device comprising: a first control member configured to be moved between a closed position and an open position so that: when the first control member is in the closed position the first control member is arranged to fluidly disconnect the device for connecting the gas appliance to a gas cartridge; when the first control member is in the open position, the first control member is arranged to fluidically connect the gas appliance connection device to a gas cartridge; and a second control member configured to be moved between a locking position and an unlocking position so that: when the second control member is in the locking position the second control member is arranged to lock the connection device of gas appliance with gas cartridge; when the second control member is in the unlocking position, the second control member is arranged to unlock the device for connecting the gas appliance to the gas cartridge; wherein the first control member and the second control member are configured such that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position the second control member prohibits the movement of the first control member between the closed position and the open position; and when the second control member is in the locking position, the second control
  • the gas appliance connection device and the gas cartridge are mechanically and fluidically disconnected.
  • a user can mechanically connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can lock the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can fluidly connect the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can fluidically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the user can unlock the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge.
  • the user can mechanically disconnect the gas appliance connection device from the gas cartridge.
  • the locking step is distinct from the mechanical connection step and from the fluidic connection step.
  • the unlocking step is distinct from the mechanical disconnection step and from the fluidic disconnection step.
  • the fluidic connection step cannot be performed until the mechanical connection step and the locking step have been performed.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position, the second control member is directly above the first control member; and when the second control member is in the locking position, the second control member is not directly above the first control member.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the second control member is in the unlocked position, a flat of the first control member faces a flat of the second control member; and when the second control member is in the unlocked position, a flat of the first control member is not opposite a flat of the second control member.
  • the first control member and the second control member do not necessarily include flats.
  • a pin mechanism can be used. When the second control member is in the unlocked position, a pin is removed and allows the movement of the first control member relative to the second control member. When the second control device is in the locking position a pin is engaged and prevents movement of the first control member relative to the second control member.
  • the first control member and the second control member can be configured so that: when the first control member is in the open position, the first control member prevents movement of the second control member between the unlocked position and the locking position; and when the first control member is in the closed position, the first control member authorizes movement of the second control member between the locking position and the unlocking position.
  • the gas appliance connection device may comprise: a locking member configured to be moved between a locked position in which the locking member locks the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge and an unlocked position wherein the locking member unlocks the gas appliance connection device to the gas cartridge; and wherein the second control member can be configured to be moved between a locking position in which the second control member moves the locking member into the locked position and an unlocking position in which the second control member moves the locking member in the unlocked position.
  • the locking member may comprise a ring comprising longitudinally extending lugs; and the second control member may comprise a ring comprising projections extending radially inward; the second control member can be rotatably mounted on the locking member so that: when the second control member is in the locking position the projections bear against the lugs and the lugs are moved radially inwards to hook a gas cartridge collar; and when the second control member is in the unlocked position the projections release the lugs and the tabs are not moved radially inward to hook a flange of the gas cartridge.
  • the gas appliance connection device may comprise a valve pusher configured to be moved between a retracted position in which the valve pusher is moved back to allow the closing of a valve of a gas cartridge and a forward position in which the push valve is advanced to allow opening of the gas cartridge valve; and the first control member can be configured to be moved between a closed position in which the first control member moves the valve pusher into the retracted position and an open position in which the first control member moves the valve pusher into position advanced.
  • the fluidic connection step is distinct from the mechanical connection step and can be performed more securely.
  • the fluidic disconnection step is distinct from the mechanical disconnection step and can be carried out in a more secure manner. As the fluidic disconnection is distinct from the mechanical disconnection, during the mechanical disconnection no gas escapes from the gas appliance connection device or from the gas cartridge and the “pschitt” effect is eliminated.
  • the valve pusher and the first control member can be configured so that when the first control member is moved between the closed position and a first intermediate position, the valve pusher remains in the retracted position.
  • the gas appliance connection device makes it possible to catch up with industrial tolerances and ensures that the fluidic connection is not made during the mechanical connection.
  • the valve pusher and the first control member can be configured so that: when the first control member is moved between the first intermediate position and a second intermediate position with a fixed pitch the valve pusher is moved between the retracted position and a third intermediate position with a variable pitch; and/or when the first control member is moved between the second intermediate position and the open position with a fixed pitch, the valve pusher is moved between the third intermediate position and the advanced position with a fixed pitch.
  • the gas appliance connection device When the first control member is moved between the first intermediate position and the second intermediate position, the gas appliance connection device is fluidly connected to the gas cartridge.
  • the opening of the gas cartridge valve increases non-linearly.
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve of the gas cartridge increases non-linearly.
  • the gas appliance connection device When the first control member is moved between the second intermediate position and the open position, the gas appliance connection device is still fluidly connected to the gas cartridge.
  • the opening of the gas cartridge valve increases linearly until it reaches a maximum opening.
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve of the gas cartridge increases linearly until reaching a maximum flow.
  • the first control member may comprise a camshaft, a cam mounted at a first end of the camshaft arranged to bear against the valve pusher and an adjustment knob mounted at a second end of the camshaft.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a centering member arranged to center the gas appliance connection device and the gas cartridge.
  • the centering member may comprise a ring arranged to be received inside a collar of the gas cartridge.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a magnet mounted on the centering member.
  • the gas appliance connection device may include a plurality of circularly arranged magnets.
  • the plurality of magnets may be arranged in equiangular lines.
  • Equiangular lines can form angles of 120 degrees.
  • the plurality of magnets can be arranged by group of magnets.
  • Each group of magnets can have two or three magnets.
  • One aspect of the present application relates to an assembly comprising:a gas appliance; and a gas appliance connection device above.
  • the gas appliance may include a stove, a lamp, a grill or a barbecue.
  • the Figures 1 to 15 represent a first gas appliance connection device 2 (not shown).
  • the gas appliance can be a single burner stove or a lamp.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a body 4 and an injector 6.
  • the injector 6 is configured to be mounted on the body 4 and alternately removed from the body 4.
  • the injector 6 is configured to be screwed to the body 4 and alternately unscrewed from the body 4.
  • the injector 6 is arranged to be fluidly connected to the gas appliance and alternately fluidly disconnected from the gas appliance.
  • the injector 6 opens upwards.
  • the injector 6 is configured to be screwed to the valve pusher 8 and alternately unscrewed from the valve pusher 8.
  • the gas appliance is configured to be screwed to the valve pusher 8 and alternately unscrewed from the push valve 8.
  • the gas appliance is configured to be mounted on the connection device 2 and alternately disassembled from the connection device 2.
  • the gas appliance is configured to be screwed onto the body 4 and alternately unscrewed from the body 4.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a valve pusher 8 (or valve pusher visible to the Figure 3 , 6 , 9 10 and 15 ).
  • the valve pusher 8 is configured to be mounted on the body 4 and alternately removed from the body 4.
  • the valve pusher 8 is configured to be moved between a retracted position or a high position (visible to the Figure 3 , 6 and 15 ) in which the valve pusher 8 is moved back to allow the closure of a valve 10a of a gas cartridge 10 (visible in the Picture 15 ) and an advanced or low position (visible at the Picture 9 ) in which the valve pusher 8 is advanced to allow the opening of the valve 10a of the gas cartridge 10.
  • the valve pusher 8 is configured to slide inside the body 4.
  • the valve pusher 8 is of tubular shape.
  • the valve pusher 8 comprises a first annular portion 8a and a second annular portion 8b whose function will be apparent later.
  • the valve pusher 8 In the retracted position the valve pusher 8 is arranged to be fluidly disconnected from the gas cartridge 10. In the advanced position the valve pusher 8 is arranged to be fluidically connected to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the gas cartridge 10 (visible on the Picture 15 ) has a valve.
  • the valve comprises the valve 10a, a seat 10b (or seal) and an elastic return member (not shown) recalling the valve 10a to the seat 10b.
  • the valve 10a has a bottom wall 10c.
  • the valve 10a comprises a crosspiece 10d arranged on the bottom wall 10c to make it possible to maintain a distance between the valve pusher 8 and the bottom wall 10c of the valve 10a when the valve pusher 8 is in the advanced position (visible at the Picture 9 ).
  • the gas cartridge 10 also includes a collar 10f.
  • valve pusher 8 When the valve pusher 8 is in the retracted position (visible to Figure 3 6 and 15 ), the elastic return member pushes the valve 10a in the direction of the seat 10b.
  • the valve 10a is in contact with the seat 10b and the gas contained by the gas cartridge 10 cannot flow between the valve 10a and the seat 10b and therefore cannot flow from the outside of the valve 10a towards the inside the valve 10a.
  • valve pusher 8 When the valve pusher 8 is in the forward position (visible on the Picture 9 ), the valve pusher 8 pushes the valve 10a in the opposite direction to the seat 10b.
  • the valve 10a is remote from the seat 10b and the gas contained by the gas cartridge 10 can flow between the valve 10a and the seat 10b.
  • the valve pusher 8 is in contact with the spider 10d and is thus distant from the bottom wall 10c of the valve 10a.
  • the valve pusher 8 is also remote from the side wall 10e of the valve 10a.
  • the gas contained by the gas cartridge 10 can flow from the inside of the valve 10a to the inside of the valve pusher 8.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a control member 12.
  • the control member 12 is configured to be mounted on the body 4 and alternately removed from the body 4.
  • the control member 12 is configured to be moved between a position of closure (visible to Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15 ) and an open position (visible to Figures 7 to 9 ).
  • a position of closure visible to Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15
  • an open position visible to Figures 7 to 9 .
  • the control member 12 moves the valve pusher 8 to the retracted position (visible to the Figure 3 , 6 and 15 ).
  • the control member 12 moves the valve pusher 8 to the advanced position (visible at the Figure 9 ).
  • the valve pusher 8 and the control member 12 are configured so that when the control member 12 is moved between the closed position (visible to Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15 ) and a first intermediate position (visible at Picture 11 ) the valve pusher 8 remains in the retracted position.
  • the connection device 2 makes it possible to catch up with industrial tolerances and ensures that the fluidic connection is not made between the valve pusher 8 and the gas cartridge 10 when the control member 12 is moved between the closed position (visible to the Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15 ) and the first intermediate position (visible at the Picture 11 ).
  • the valve pusher 8 and the control member 12 are configured so that when the control member 12 is moved between the first intermediate position (visible at Picture 11 ) and a second intermediate position (not shown) with a fixed pitch the valve pusher 8 is moved between the retracted position (visible to Figure 3 , 6 and 15 ) and a third intermediate position (not shown) with a variable pitch.
  • valve pusher 8 and the control member 12 are configured so that when the control member 12 is moved between the second intermediate position (not shown) and the open position (visible to Figures 7 to 9 ) with a fixed pitch, the valve pusher 8 is moved between the third intermediate position (not shown) and the advanced position (visible in Picture 9 ) with a fixed or variable pitch.
  • valve pusher 8 When the control member is moved between the first intermediate position (visible at the Picture 11 ) and the second intermediate position (not shown) the valve pusher 8 is fluidly connected to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the opening of the valve 10a of the gas cartridge 10 increases (for example non-linearly or sinusoidally).
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve 10a of the gas cartridge 10 increases (for example non-linearly or sinusoidally).
  • valve pusher 8 When the control member 12 is moved between the second intermediate position (not shown) and the open position (visible in Figures 7 to 9 ) the valve pusher 8 is still fluidly connected to the gas cartridge.
  • the opening of the valve 10a of the gas cartridge 10 increases (for example linearly or sinusoidally) until reaching a maximum opening.
  • the flow of gas circulating through the valve 10a of the gas cartridge 10 increases (for example linearly or sinusoidally) until reaching a maximum flow.
  • control member 12 comprises a camshaft 12a, a cam 12b mounted at a first end of the camshaft 12a and an adjustment knob 12c (or flywheel) mounted at a second end of the camshaft.
  • cam 12a cam 12b is arranged to bear against valve pusher 8.
  • cam 12b is arranged to be received between first annular portion 8a and second annular portion 8b of valve pusher 8.
  • Cam 12b is arranged to bear against the second annular portion 8b when the control member 12 is moved from the closed position (visible to the Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15 ) to the open position (visible to Figures 7 to 9 ).
  • the cam 12b is arranged to bear against the first annular portion 8a when the control member 12 is moved from the open position (visible to Figures 7 to 9 ) to the closed position (visible on Figures 1 to 6 and 12 at 15).
  • the pitch of the valve pusher 8 is defined by the shape of the valve pusher 8 and/or of the cam 12b.
  • the adjustment knob 12c is arranged to be turned at least between 0 and 180 degrees.
  • the first intermediate position (visible at Picture 11 ) is between 20 and 100 degrees.
  • the second intermediate position (not shown) is located between 105 and 180 degrees. It is understood that other ranges of values are possible.
  • the member of the control member 12 is mounted on the body 4, for example by a grub screw 13 received in a bore of the body 4 and a semi-circular groove of the cam 12b.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a locking member 14 (visible to Figure 3 , 6 , 9 and 10 ) configured to be moved between an unlocked position (visible at the Figure 3 ) and a locked position (visible to Figure 6 , 9 and 15 ).
  • the locking member 14 locks the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the locking member 14 is in the unlocked position (visible in Figure 3 ) the locking member unlocks the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge.
  • the locking member 14 is mounted on the body 4, for example by screws 15 received through holes in the locking member 14 and bores in the body 4.
  • the locking member 14 comprises a ring comprising lugs.
  • the legs extend longitudinally (i.e. extending along an axis parallel to the axis of the valve pusher 8).
  • the legs are elastically deformable radially (that is to say are elastically deformable or movable along a plane perpendicular to the axis of the valve pusher 8).
  • the connection device 2 comprises a control member 16 configured to be moved between an unlocked position (visible to the Figures 1 to 3 ) and a locking position (visible to Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15 ).
  • an unlocked position visible to the Figures 1 to 3
  • a locking position visible to Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15
  • the control member 16 moves the locking member 14 into the locked position (visible to the Figure 6 , 9 and 15 ).
  • the control member 16 moves the locking member 14 into the unlocked position (visible at the Figure 3 ).
  • control member 16 comprises a ring comprising projections.
  • the projections extend radially (that is to say extending along a plane perpendicular to the axis of the valve pusher 8) inwards.
  • the control member 16 is rotatably mounted on the locking member 14 so that when the control member 16 is in the locking position (visible to Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15 ) the projections bear against the lugs and the lugs are deformed or moved radially inwards to hook the collar 10f of the gas cartridge 10. When the control member 16 is in the unlocking position (visible to the Figures 1 to 3 ) the projections release the tabs and the tabs are no longer deformed or moved radially inward to hook the flange 10f of the gas cartridge 10.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 16 is in the unlocked position (visible to Figures 1 to 3 ) the control member 16 prohibits the movement of the control member 12 between the closed position and the open position.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 12 is in the open position (visible to the
  • control member 12 prohibits the movement of the control member 16 between the locking position and the unlocking position.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 16 is in the unlocked position (visible to the Figures 1 to 3 ) the control member 16 is directly above the control member 12.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 16 is in the unlocked position (visible to Figures 1 to 3 ) a flat of the control member 12 is opposite a flat of the control member 16.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 16 is in the locking position (visible to the Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15 ) the control member 16 allows the movement of the control member 12 between the closed position and the open position.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 12 is in the closed position (visible to the Figures 1 to 6 and 12 to 15 ) the control member 12 authorizes the movement of the control member 16 between the locking position and the unlocking position.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the second control member is in the locking position (visible to the Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15 ) the control member 16 is not directly above the control member 12.
  • control member 12 and the control member 16 are configured so that when the control member 16 is in the locking position (visible to the Figures 4 to 9 , 14 and 15 ) a flat of the control member 12 is not opposite a flat of the control member 16.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a centering member 18 arranged to center the connection device 2 and the gas cartridge 10.
  • the centering member 18 and the locking member are formed in one piece.
  • the centering member 18 comprises a ring arranged to be received inside the collar 10f of the gas cartridge 10.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a plurality of magnets 20.
  • the plurality of magnets 20 is arranged to extend above the collar 10f of the gas cartridge 10 when the ring is received inside the collar 10f of the gas cartridge 10.
  • the plurality of magnets are arranged in a circular manner.
  • the plurality of magnets are arranged in equiangular lines. Equiangular lines form angles of 120 degrees.
  • the plurality of magnets are arranged in groups of magnets. Each group of magnets has two or three magnets. Each magnet extends longitudinally (that is to say extends along an axis parallel to the axis of the valve pusher 8). Each magnet is received in an orifice of the centering member 18 provided for this purpose.
  • connection device 2 is now described in use.
  • connection device 2 and the gas cartridge 10 are disconnected mechanically and fluidically.
  • a user mounts the gas appliance on the connection device 2.
  • connection device 2 is mechanically connected to the gas cartridge 10 (visible to the Figures 1 to 3 ).
  • the centering member 18 is received in the flange 10f of the gas cartridge 10.
  • the plurality of magnets 20 retains the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the user locks the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the user moves the control member 16 from the unlocked position to the locked position (visible to the Figures 4 to 6 ).
  • connection device 2 The user fluidically connects the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the user moves the control member 12 from the closed position to the open position (visible to the Figures 7 to 9 ).
  • connection device 2 is advantageous in that the steps of mechanical connection, locking and fluid connection are distinct.
  • the locking step cannot be performed until the mechanical connection step is performed.
  • the fluidic connection step cannot be performed until the locking step is performed.
  • the steps of mechanical connection, locking and fluid connection can be performed more securely.
  • connection device 2 After use, the user fluidically disconnects the connection device 2 from the gas cartridge 10. The user moves the control member 12 from the open position to the closed position (visible to the Figures 4 to 6 ).
  • the user unlocks the connection device 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the user moves the control member 16 from the locking position to the unlocking position (visible to the Figures 1 to 3 ).
  • the user mechanically disconnects the connection device 2 from the gas cartridge 10.
  • the centering member 18 is no longer received in the flange 10f of the gas cartridge 10.
  • the plurality of magnets 20 no longer retains the device connection 2 to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the user dismantles the gas appliance from the connection device 2.
  • connection device 2 is advantageous in that the fluidic disconnection, unlocking and mechanical disconnection steps are distinct.
  • the unlocking step cannot be performed until the fluidic disconnection step is performed.
  • the mechanical disconnection step cannot be performed as long as the step unlocking is not performed.
  • the steps of fluidic disconnection, unlocking and mechanical disconnection can be performed more securely.
  • the Figures 16 and 17 show a second gas appliance connection device 102 (not shown).
  • the connection device 102 is attached to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the gas appliance is no longer mounted on the connection device 102.
  • the gas appliance is next to the connection device 102 and mechanically and fluidically connected to the connection device 102 via a (flexible) pipe.
  • the injector 6 is replaced by an end piece 106 opening out on one side and no longer upwards.
  • the gas appliance can be a multiple burner stove.
  • the Figures 18 and 19 show a third gas appliance connection device 202 (not shown).
  • the gas appliance is mounted on the connection device 202.
  • the connection device 202 and the gas appliance are no longer attached to the gas cartridge 10.
  • the connection device 202 and the gas appliance are placed on the ground and the gas cartridge is attached under the connection device 202 and the gas appliance.
  • the control member 16 is replaced by a control member 116 comprising a handle facilitating the actuation of the control member 116 without accessing under the gas appliance.
  • the gas appliance can be a grill.

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EP0369600A1 (de) * 1988-10-21 1990-05-23 Kabushiki Kaisha Neriki Absperrventil
GB2240612A (en) * 1990-01-31 1991-08-07 Ceodeux Sa Tap for compressed or liquefied gas
FR2876776A1 (fr) 2004-10-19 2006-04-21 Applic Des Gaz Soc Par Actions Dispositif de connexion d'appareil a gaz et cartouche de gaz
WO2013072372A1 (fr) * 2011-11-15 2013-05-23 Luxembourg Patent Company S.A. Robinet pour bouteille de gaz équipé d'un volant commandant un clapet de pression résiduelle et un clapet de fermeture

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EP0369600A1 (de) * 1988-10-21 1990-05-23 Kabushiki Kaisha Neriki Absperrventil
GB2240612A (en) * 1990-01-31 1991-08-07 Ceodeux Sa Tap for compressed or liquefied gas
FR2876776A1 (fr) 2004-10-19 2006-04-21 Applic Des Gaz Soc Par Actions Dispositif de connexion d'appareil a gaz et cartouche de gaz
WO2013072372A1 (fr) * 2011-11-15 2013-05-23 Luxembourg Patent Company S.A. Robinet pour bouteille de gaz équipé d'un volant commandant un clapet de pression résiduelle et un clapet de fermeture

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