Automated device for storing and distributing gas cylinder, during purchase of cylinder or returning of used cylinder, has individual distribution and storing cases with control and detection unit to determine presence and type of bottle

摘要

The device (1) has individual distribution and storing cases (30, 31, 32) that are assembled in a unitary module (10). A controlling automaton (20) is coupled to the unitary module, where the controlling automaton cooperates with the storing cases to know the state of the cases. The controlling automaton comprises a payment terminal ensuring transaction with a client. Each case has a control and detection unit e.g. detector, to determine presence and type of the bottle. The control and detection unit has a range-finder for measuring height of the bottle.