TWI401204B - Identification tag for fluid containment drum - Google Patents

Description

Identification tag for fluid containment tank

The present invention relates to a fluid dispensing system; and more particularly to a fluid containment and dispensing system having a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag attached thereto.

High-purity and highly corrosive liquids are often used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and chemical manufacturing, but because of quality and safety considerations, the liquid must usually be stored in a fluid containment tank with high integrity and high reliability. The distribution system of degrees is allocated. The dispensing system can include a barrel insert embedded in the fluid containment barrel and a dispensing head for dispensing its contents.

A container for treating such liquids is conventionally a container of high purity polyethylene as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,045,000. A dispensing head for a fluid containment canister is disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,699,298, 5,108,015, 5,957,328, and 5,526,956. A bucket insert suitable for use in a fluid containment canister is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,045,000, and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2003/0010387.

The connecting means, the piping, and the joint disposed between the fluid containing tub and the device are usually made of an inert material, such as various fluoropolymers. For example, the tubing may be made of perfluoroalkoxy resin (perfluoroalkoxy resin, The PFA) is formed, and the joint, the valve member, and the like can be formed of, for example, a perfluoroalkoxy resin (PFA), a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and other fluoropolymers.

When handling liquids, precautions must generally be taken to prevent accidental connection to a fluid containment tank containing incompatible chemicals or fluids when a particular chemical or fluid is to be attached to a device.

A device for preventing this from occurring is an identification ring that utilizes a dispensing head and a barrel insert, wherein each chemical or fluid has a unique identification code, and an identification ring on the dispensing head and the barrel insert. When the identification code does not match, the dispensing head will not be able to connect to the barrel insert to prevent mixing or dispensing of improper chemicals or fluids.

However, although the identification ring can have a first layer of security protection against connection with incompatible containers and equipment, it is conceivable that some users may try to ignore this safety measure and face a variety of chemicals and When using multiple devices, use only one identification ring, regardless of their chemical and fluid compatibility.

The handling and management of high purity, highly aggressive, and highly corrosive liquids also requires identification of the contents of the holding tub, the barrel insert, the dispensing head, and the holding tub for maintenance and tracking purposes. Today, bar code labels that are attached to the top or side of the container are typically used. However, when using barcodes, you must use a scanner that has visual lines to scan/read the barcode labels on the bucket to understand what is in the bucket. When the receiving bucket is located in a position that is difficult to obtain or is surrounded by other equipment and the holding tub, it is difficult to use. In addition, the barcode cannot write the data to the label, so the sorting and specific information on the label cannot be changed, and the statistics and information of the container, the barrel insert, the dispensing head, and the contents of the bucket cannot be determined from the label. Any information must be stored, read, and processed elsewhere.

Moreover, some users only attach a barcoded label or a label to the receiving lid, and when the label is attached to the receiving lid, and the lid is removed in order to use the receiving tub, the receiving tub loses the function of recognition. For example, when the accommodating bucket passes through the washing station or is assembled to accommodate the tub. Once the receiving tub and its insert are unrecognizable, the user may lose all usage history and tracking records regarding the holding bucket, the bucket insert, the dispensing head, the ingredients, and the contents.

In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems that have not yet been solved, the provision of an improved fluid containment and distribution system is an urgent problem to be solved in the industry.

The fluid containing and dispensing system of the present invention having a radio frequency identification tag can solve the conventional fluid container by providing a selectively removable radio frequency identification tag which is combined with at least one of a dispensing mechanism or a fluid containing container The shortcomings that exist. The identification tag typically includes a radio frequency identification component disposed between the thin layers, such as a low density polyethylene layer, wherein the radio frequency identification component includes information regarding the fluid containment and dispensing system.

In one aspect, the invention relates to a method of labeling a label on a fluid containment tub, the method comprising: providing a fluid containment barrel and a barrel insert having an upper portion and a tube portion extending therefrom; operable Incorporating an identification tag, for example, in the form of a card connected to the upper portion of the barrel insert, the identification tag comprising at least one thin layer and a radio frequency identification component, the radio frequency identification component comprising a fluid containing barrel and its contents Information relating to at least one of the plurality; and, above the bucket insert having the identification tag thereon, operatively coupled to an opening of the fluid containment barrel, the tube portion extending into the interior of the fluid containment barrel for facilitating removal thereof The contents, wherein the identification label is detachable from the barrel insert when the barrel insert is not connected to the barrel insert, and the identification label cannot be separated from the barrel insert unless the barrel insert is attached to the opening unless the identification label is broken . The step of operatively connecting the identification tag (eg, in the form of a card) to the upper portion of the barrel insert can include inserting the tube into the hole and moving the identification tag relative to the barrel insert, disposed adjacent to the upper portion, And the identification tag is operatively coupled to the recess.

The recess may be adjacent a flange that is included on the upper portion of the tub insert to be operatively coupled to the identification tag, wherein the recess and flange are when the tub insert is operatively coupled to the fluid containment tub The outer chamber of the tank is accommodated as a fluid. Additionally, the identification label can have a hole that is sized larger than the size of the recess and smaller than the size of the flange, the aperture being operatively coupled to the barrel insert at the recess.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a containment system for a high purity and/or highly corrosive fluid, the system comprising a polymer fluid containment barrel having a plug, and a barrel insert having an upper portion and a self Extending out a tube portion, an identification tag (for example, in the form of a card) operatively attached to the upper portion of the barrel insert, the identification tag comprising at least one low density polyethylene layer and a radio frequency identification component, The radio frequency identification component includes information about at least one of the fluid containment tub and its contents, wherein the upper portion of the tub insert to which the identification tag is attached is operatively coupled to the plug hole on the fluid containment tub, The tube portion extends into the interior of the fluid containment barrel to facilitate removal of the contents. Wherein, when the barrel insert is not connected to the opening, the identification label can be separated from the barrel insert, and when the barrel insert is connected to the opening, the barrel insert cannot be separated unless the identification label is broken. The RFID component can include a first film layer, a second film layer, and a radio frequency identification tag wrapped between the first and second film layers.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of avoiding dispensing of contents of a fluid containing tub to an incompatible process, the system comprising: providing a fluid containing tubing having a first radio frequency identification component, the fluid receiving tub An opening and a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to the opening for dispensing the contents of the fluid containing tub, wherein the first radio frequency identification component includes information relating to the contents of the fluid containing tub; providing a device Having a second radio frequency identification component thereon, the device configuration is operatively coupled to the distribution mechanism, wherein the second radio frequency identification component includes information about the device; and, from the first and second radio frequency Information is read from the identification component to confirm that the device is compatible with the contents of the fluid containment bin before the contents are dispensed from the fluid containment bin to the device. The method can further include reading the RFID tag and automatically assigning the fluid only if the data of the RFID tag conforms to the selection when in use.

In another aspect, referring to FIG. 11 together, the present invention relates to a method for filling and controlling a high-purity content in a polymer fluid holding tank, the method comprising: a polymer barrel having a plug hole thereon Filling a high-purity fluid at the injection location; mounting a barrel insert at the plug hole of the injection location, which includes a label thereon Having a first radio frequency identification component, when the barrel insert is installed in the plug hole, the label cannot be separated from the barrel insert unless the label is broken; information about the contents of the barrel is provided on the radio frequency identification component; Operating the barrel insert to connect a package; and transporting the filled polymer barrel with the barrel insert, the label, and the package to a point of use. The method can further include reading the radio frequency identification tag at the location of use and automatically assigning the fluid only if the radio frequency identification tag meets the selection. Additionally, the method further includes the step of reading information from the first and second radio frequency identification components to confirm compatibility of the contents of the fluid containment bin with the contents of the fluid containment bin prior to dispensing the contents of the fluid containment bin to the device.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a fluid containment and dispensing system comprising a fluid containment barrel having an opening defined therein and an interior accommodating the contents, a barrel insert operatively coupled to the fluid containment barrel An opening, the barrel insert has an upper portion and a tube portion extending from the inside into the fluid containing barrel, an identification tag having a hole defined therein for operatively attached to the barrel insert, the identification The tag includes at least one thin layer and a radio frequency identification component, the radio frequency identification component including first information about at least one of the fluid containment tub or its contents, and a second identification component operatively attached to the fluid containment At least one of the barrel or barrel insert, the second identification element comprising second information regarding at least one of the fluid containment barrel or its contents.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a dispensing mechanism comprising a barrel insert and a dispensing head operatively coupled to the barrel insert, the barrel insert having an upper portion and a lower tube, the upper portion being Operatively coupled to the opening, the lower tube extends from the upper portion into the interior of the fluid containment barrel, wherein the identification tag is selectively removably coupled to the upper portion of the barrel insert. The identification tag can include a hole extending through the first and second layers, wherein the hole is selectively removably coupled to a recess defined in an upper portion of the barrel insert or a recess defined in the dispensing head.

In another aspect, the invention relates to a radio frequency identification component that selectively stores information such as a batch number of a fluid containing bucket, a batch number of a bucket insert, a batch number of a dispensing head, a serial number of a fluid containing bucket, a bucket insert The serial number, the serial number of the distribution header, and combinations thereof. The radio frequency identification component can also selectively store information such as the composition of the contents of the fluid containment tub, the duration of the contents of the fluid containment tub, one or more devices that conform to the contents of the fluid containment tub, and combinations thereof. In addition, the RFID component can also selectively store information such as the operating cycle of the fluid holding barrel, the operating cycle of the barrel insert, the operating cycle of the dispensing head, and one or more fluid holding barrels, barrel inserts, or The operating cycle of the support member to which the head is attached, and combinations thereof. The radio frequency identification component or layer may include an indication such as a date, a bar code, a serial number, associated identification information of an identification ring within the distribution mechanism, and combinations thereof.

In another aspect, a fluid containment canister includes a first radio frequency identification component coupled thereto, and a device includes a second radio frequency identification component coupled thereto, wherein the assembly of the device is operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanism . A radio frequency identification reader can read information from the first and second radio frequency identification components to confirm that the content of the device and the fluid containing container is before the content is dispensed from the fluid containing barrel to the device Rong. The first radio frequency identification component coupled to the fluid containment canister is disposed in a thin layer within an identification tag that is selectively removably coupled to the dispensing mechanism. Alternatively, the first radio frequency identification component connected to the fluid containing barrel may be integrally formed on the surface of the fluid containing barrel by a film ejection process, wherein the radio frequency identification film element comprises a first film layer and a second film layer And a film covering the radio frequency identification tag between the two film layers, and the first film layer is also a barrier layer in the film ejection process and in the radio frequency identification tag and the package part.

In another aspect, the invention relates to an identification tag for a fluid containment and dispensing system having a dispensing mechanism. The identification tag can include a radio frequency identification support having a first thin layer and a second thin layer, the first and second thin layers defining a hole therethrough. The identification tag further includes a radio frequency identification component disposed between the first and second thin layers, which may include a first film layer, a second film layer, and a wireless RF layer covering the first and second film layers An identification tag is used to selectively removably connect the radio frequency identification support to a dispensing mechanism contained in the fluid containment and dispensing system. The first and second thin layers may generally have different sizes and shapes, and the first and second thin layers may be filled with fluid when at least a portion of the second thin layer is not disposed with the first thin layer And information about the distribution system, the laser is marked in this part.

In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of fabricating a radio frequency identification system tag support by providing a first thin layer having a first size, a second thin layer having a second size, and a radio frequency identification component, The RFID component has a first film layer, a second film layer, and a radio frequency identification tag overlying the first and second film layers. The first thin layer is disposed in a thin layer together with the second thin layer, wherein the radio frequency identification component can be covered therebetween, and at least a portion of the second thin layer is not disposed with the first thin layer, which is not A thin layer portion is used to mark the identification information with a laser, such as date, bar code, serial number, identification information about the identification ring included in the distribution mechanism, and combinations thereof.

In a further aspect, the invention relates to a fluid dispensing system for preventing the dispensing of the contents of a fluid containing tub to an incompatible device. The system can include a fluid containment barrel having a first radio frequency identification element coupled thereto, the fluid containment barrel having an opening, and a barrel insert operatively coupled to the opening for removal of the fluid containment barrel Content. The system can further include a device having an operatively coupled dispensing head coupled to a second radio frequency identification component operatively coupled to the barrel insert. A radio frequency identification reader can be used to read information from the first and second radio frequency identification components to confirm that the contents of the dispensing head and the fluid containing barrel are before the contents of the fluid containing barrel are dispensed to the apparatus Compatible. At least one of the first or second radio frequency identification elements can be disposed in an identification tag by a thin layer, selectively connected and not connected to the dispensing mechanism (eg, a barrel insert or a dispensing head) or a receiving barrel, wherein The identification tag includes a first thin layer and a second thin layer, and the radio frequency identification tag is disposed between the first and second thin layers. Alternatively, the first RFID component can be integrally molded on the surface of the fluid container by using a film ejection process, and the RFID chip comprises a first film layer, a second film layer, and one of the layers. The radio frequency identification tag, wherein the first film layer is in the film ejection process and between the radio frequency identification tag and the package portion, may be a barrier layer.

The invention also relates to a method of identifying a fluid containment and dispensing system. The method includes providing a fluid containment barrel having a wall portion, a top structure, and a bottom structure, wherein at least one of the top or bottom structure includes an opening thereon for operatively connecting a barrel to be embedded Pieces. An identification tag is selectively connectable to the barrel insert, the identification tag having a first thin layer, a second thin layer, and a radio frequency identification component disposed between the first and second thin layers, wherein the radio frequency The identification component contains information about the fluid containment and dispensing system. Thereafter, the tub insert is operatively coupled to the tub insert by the opening, and information relating to the fluid containing tub and the fluid containment and dispensing system can be utilized.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a fluid containment and dispensing system 10 of the present invention generally includes a fluid containment tank 20, a dispensing mechanism, and an optional one of the identification tags 24, the dispensing mechanism having a dispensing head and A barrel insert 36 is operatively coupled to the fluid containment tub 20 to dispense the contents of the fluid containment tub 20, the identification label 24 containing the fluid containment tub 20 or its contents, dispensing mechanism, or any component, or with a fluid containment bucket 20 or the first information of the equipment connected to the distribution organization. The upper portion 38 of the barrel insert 36 of the dispensing mechanism is shown in Fig. 1, and the dispensing head portion of the dispensing mechanism is shown in detail in Fig. 3.

The fluid containment tank 20 generally includes a substantially cylindrical wall portion 26, a top structure 28, and a bottom structure 30, wherein the top structure 28 includes at least one outlet or plug opening 32 therein for selectively The distribution mechanism 22 is connected. The outlet or plug opening 32 does not include a partial dispensing mechanism 22 (e.g., a barrel insert 36) that connects Upper, and optionally covered by a transport pin or cover 34. The fluid containment tank 20 may further include a second identification element such as a label, such as a manufacturer's trademark 27 and a second information such as the manufacturer or chemical information 29 on the label, and attached or molded therein.

The fluid containing tub 20 can be made of a single or multi-layer structure, such as a blow molded polymer layer. Additionally, fluid containment tank 20 may be formed from a fluoropolymer, such as PFA or PTFA, although other materials may be used by those skilled in the art. A fluid containment canister 20 that can be used in the fluid containment and dispensing system 10 is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,045,000, and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2002/0050494, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

Referring to Fig. 3, the dispensing mechanism 22 can include a barrel insert 36 having a threaded upper portion 38 and a lower tube portion 40 extending therefrom to the interior of the fluid containing barrel 20 for removal of its contents or fluid. Additionally, the tub insert 36 can be included in the upper portion 38 of the tub insert 36 to form an undercut or recess 41 adjacent a flange 43 for operatively connecting the identification tag 24. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, when the fluid containing tub 20 is transported or stored, the tub insert 36 can further include a lid assembly or package 37 for use.

Referring again to FIG. 3, the dispensing mechanism 22 can further include a dispensing head 42 that is selectively coupled to the upper portion 38 of the barrel insert 36. The dispensing head 42 can generally include an upper body portion 44, a lower body portion 46 coupled thereto, a plurality of connector fittings 48, and a coupling assembly 50 for operatively coupling the bucket insert 36 and dispensing Head 42.

Bucket inserts 36 for use in the fluid dispensing system 10 are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,045,000 and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Dispensing heads for use in the fluid dispensing system 10 are disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,699,298, 5,108, 015, 5, 957, 328, and 5, 526, 956, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. The barrel insert 36 and the dispensing head 42 of the fluid containment and dispensing system 10 can also be used in the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/669,945, filed on Apr. 8, 2005, which is entitled "High Volume Fluid Distribution System" "."

Referring to Figures 1, 2, 4, and 5, the identification tag 24 can be attached or operatively coupled to the barrel insert 36, such as formed on the recess 41 of the upper portion 38 of the barrel insert 36, which is adjacent to the projection. Edge 43.

Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the identification tag 24 generally includes a first thin layer 52, a second thin layer 54, and a radio frequency identification component 56 disposed therebetween. In other embodiments, the radio frequency identification component 56 can be disposed only with a single thin layer and provided with a protective layer relative to the other side of the single thin layer, such as by ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). production.

Identification tags 24 may also include other indicia, such as a code 58, and/or brand 60, disposed on or in the layers 52, 54 and/or on the RFID component 56. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first sheet 52 can include a first aperture 62 for operatively connecting the identification tag 24 to the dispensing mechanism 22 or other structure, and a second aperture 64 for selective attachment. A rope, such as a rope.

The second layer 54 can also include a corresponding first aperture 66 for operatively connecting the identification tag 24 with the dispensing mechanism 22 or other structure, and a corresponding second aperture 68 for selectively connecting a string unit. The second thin layer 54 may also include a laser marking, such as a portion of the second thin layer 54 that is not coupled to the first thin layer 52, which may include, for example, date 72, serial number 74, or An identification code 76 on a portion of the distribution mechanism 22. As described below, the first apertures 62, 66 can be slightly larger than the recesses 41 included in the bucket insert 36, and the identification tag 24 is attached to the bucket insert 36 with the tightness that is normally usable.

The first and second layers 52, 54 can be made of low density or high density polyethylene, and those skilled in the art can also use other materials instead. Additionally, the layers 52, 54 can be transparent, translucent, or opaque. By placing a thin layer of a chemical resistant material (eg, polyethylene) on the bar code 58, trademark 60, and radio frequency identification component 56, the indicia and radio frequency component can be protected from chemical splashing on the identification tag 24 And avoid the damage of gas and smoke in this area.

Referring to FIG. 8, in an embodiment, the radio frequency identification component 56 can include two thermoplastic polymer elastic films 78, 80, and a radio frequency identification tag 80 disposed therebetween. Each film 78, 80 can comprise one or more film layers, which can be defined at least in part by its thickness. For example, each film 78, 80 has a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.040 inches. In other embodiments, each film 78, 80 has a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.020 inches. In still other embodiments, either or both of the films 78, 80 can be made from a thin layer of a multilayer film.

Referring to FIG. 9, in another embodiment, the radio frequency identification component 56 can include a thermoplastic polymer elastic film 84, and a radio frequency identification tag 86 disposed thereon. In this embodiment, the RFID tag 86 may be covered or covered with a thermoplastic polymer elastic film 84 and a protective material layer 88 on the opposite side, such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).

Any compatible material can be used for the films 78, 80, 84 shown in Figures 8 and 9. For example, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polyimide (PI), polyether imide (PEI), poly Ether ether ketone (PEEK), perfluoroalkoxy resin (PFA), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polymethyl methacrylate (polymethyl methacrylate) Methacrylate, PMMA), polyether sulfone (PES), polystyrene (PS), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and other compatible polymers known to those skilled in the art. In one embodiment, at least one of the films 78, 80, 84 is made of polycarbonate (PC). In other embodiments, the films 78, 80, 84 may use polypropylene (PP), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and polyether imide (PEI), or any combination thereof.

The radio frequency identification component 82, 86 of another embodiment may be an active or passive radio frequency identification tag and may include a photovoltaic cell and/or a thin film battery. The active or passive radio frequency identification tag can be a tag that is familiar to those skilled in the art. For example, the radio frequency identification tag 82 includes a flexible circuit and circuit components, such as those manufactured or sold by the product identification number TITag-it HF-I, RI-103-112A. The RFID tag 82 can have an operating temperature from -25 ° C to +70 ° C, a PET substrate material, a wafer thickness of 0.3555 mm, and the ISO 15693-2,-3 standard. Other compatible radio frequency identification tags 82 known to those skilled in the art may also be used as previously described.

The radio frequency identification tag 82 can be bonded to the film 84 in conjunction with the films 78, 80 or with compatible adhesives or other film forming techniques known to those skilled in the art. Moreover, in one embodiment, at least one of the films 78, 80, 84 can include a notch or thermoformed serrated size and shape to receive the RFID tags 82, 86 therein. At least one of the films 78, 80, 84 may include graphical indicia such as product identification marks, company logos, textual operating instructions, bar codes, serial numbers, dates, and the like.

The films 78, 80, 84 can generally be tailored to a predetermined shape and size depending on the particular needs of the combination. As in the embodiment illustrated in Figure 8, the films 78, 80 are of substantially the same size. Other embodiments may use films 78, 80 of different shapes and sizes. Preferably, the films 78, 80 need at least sufficient to protect the sensing elements of the RFID tag 82.

For reference, the films 78, 80 may be formed of different film layers to further form a film layer for each film. The film layers for the film can provide a better property within the film layer, such as is known to increase resistance to abrasion, chemicals, temperature, hindrance, hindering outgassing, and other similar features. The device receives a portion of the film layer or a surface thereof. Other techniques for the lamination of the film of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art. For example, U.S. Patent Nos. 3,660,200, 4,605,591, 5,194,327, 5,344,703, and 5,811,197 disclose various thermoplastic thin layer techniques, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. Reference. The radio frequency identification component 56 of the identification tag 24 of the present invention can be used as disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,973,600, 6,147, 662, 6,100, 804, and 6, 451, 154, and the European Patent Application No. 0 856 565 A2, which is incorporated herein by reference. .

Referring again to Figures 4 and 5, the identification tag 24 can be placed on the fluid dispensing system 10. The first apertures 62, 66 on the identification tag 24 can be attached to, or otherwise disposed on, the undercut or recess 41 formed on the upper portion 38 of the barrel insert 36 adjacent the flange 43 . The first holes 62, 66 on the identification tag 24 can be slightly larger than the undercut or notch 41, and the tick identification tag 24 can be attached to the pail insert 36 with sufficient firmness under normal use.

In another embodiment, the identification tag 24 can be attached to or otherwise provided to the tub insert 36, the receiving tub 20, the dispensing head 42, or other connection to the tub insert 36, the receiving tub 20, the dispensing head 42. Within the component. For example, the identification tag 24 can be provided in the receiving tub 20 using a film insert molded (FIM) method, such as on the wall portion 26, the top structure 28, or the bottom structure 30, for example, U.S. Patent Publication No. 2004/0238623 The process disclosed in the number is hereby incorporated by reference. In this embodiment, the radio frequency identification elements 56, 58 disclosed in FIGS. 8 and 9 respectively can be selectively disposed on the shape surface along the cavity to ideally melt the resin material with a molding. The target surface is aligned, and after the film ejection process is completed, the RFID elements 56, 58 are integrally formed with at least a portion of the receiving barrel 20. Alternatively, the label 24 can be embedded or film injected (FIM) to the barrel insert 36, the dispensing head 42, or other elements that are coupled to the receiving tub 20, the tub insert 36, and the dispensing head 42.

Once the identification tag 24 has been attached or formed on the tub insert 36, the receiving tub 20, the dispensing head 42, or other components attached thereto, the tag 24 can be used for identification, tracking, and security/repetitive confirmation purposes, as follows Said.

The identification tag 24 can be used to track and store the number of cycles of accommodating the tub 20 and its contents. In some circumstances, certain chemicals are only handled for a period of time, such as within six months, after which the containment bin 20 may be disposed of, which may result in a decrease in the value of the container.

The identification tag 24 can also be used to track and store the number of cycles, and the particular containment bin 20, bucket insert 36, or dispensing head 42 needs to be considered for maintenance. For example, an O-ring that is used with the bucket insert 36 or the dispensing head 42 may require repair or replacement. After one year of use, the O-ring may need to be replaced or a pressure or leak test may be required. The maintenance data and/or any test results are available from the radio frequency identification component 56. In this case, the component 56 is not only a readable tag, but is also a readable and writable tag.

The reading and writing of the radio frequency identification component 56 has other possibilities for use. For example, the radio frequency identification component 56 can be used to store various information, such as the batch number of the fluid in the receiving tub 20, the batch number of the receiving tub 20, the receiving tub 20, the tub insert 36, the dispensing head 42, or other connection to the receiving tub 20 The barrel insert 36 and the serial number of the dispensing head 42.

Again, any changes in safety procedures, information about the chemical, and any and all of the container 20, the tub insert 36, the dispensing head 42, or other connection to the receiving tub 20, the tub insert 36, the dispensing head 42 Information about the components can be corrected by simply overwriting or programming the RFID component 56.

Since the radio frequency identification component 56 can be written, the user can write correction information to the tag 24 without the need to manually remove or physically change the containment bin 20 or the dispensing device. This function can also be performed when the accommodating tub 20 is in use, so that the device does not have to be shut down, and the accommodating tub 20 does not have to be removed for any correction.

The radio frequency identification component 56 can also be used to store and record chemical companies that manufacture the contents of the containment bin 20. The radio frequency identification component 56 can be used to store information about the user accepting the accommodating bucket 20. Through this action, the receiving tub 20 can be a direct, specific cycle between the chemical company and a particular customer. This is quite important because the user may purchase many holding bins during complex manufacturing processes, some for specific processes and others for other processes. The above manufacturing process can also be a complicated manufacturing process, and the RFID component 56 can assist in the identification thereof, saving the user a lot of time and cost.

In addition, referring to FIG. 10, by using a radio-frequency (RF) reader 90 to read the radio frequency identification component 92 on the device 94, the radio frequency identification component 92 allows the user to know the device 94. What fluid is required or compatible with which fluid, such as sulfuric acid or nitric acid. The user can then use the reader 90 to read the identification tag 24 associated with the fluid containment bin 20 to confirm that it conforms to the target product to which the device 94 is to be dispensed. The radio frequency reader 90 can be a handheld unit, or integrated into a structure, such as integrated into the receiving tub 20 or device 94.

If the radio frequency identification component 92 on the device 94 does not conform to the tag 24 on the containment bin 20, from a safety point of view, the operator will push the containment bin 20 away from the device 94 while the contents of the containment bin 20 will Will not be assigned. The operator then needs to find and retrieve the container 20 having the label 24, the contents of which are compatible with the particular portion of the device 94.

The soft body can also be used in device 94, and a pump 96 can be used to operate the device 94 when only the reader 90 confirms that the contents of the receiving tub 20 are compatible with the device 94. If the containment tub 20 does not conform to the device 94, the pump 96 cannot operate to prevent incompatible chemicals from being drawn from the container 94 by the device 94 and through a line 98. Conversely, if it is the case, the pump 96 can be actuated.

The radio frequency identification component 56 can be used to obtain and store the chemical composition or chemical structure of the contents of the containment tub 20. The general chemical composition is now mostly transmitted in the form of an electronic file. With the present invention, the user can obtain the chemical composition of the product in the RFID tag 24 without transmission. When the customer receives the receiving tub 20, it is possible to know what product is in the receiving tub 20 simply by reading the label 24.

From a security standpoint, the identification tag 24 can have any number of validation features including, but not limited to, an identification code, a bar code, a laser etch, and a color to prevent improper attachment of the device or dispensing element to the receiving bin 20. Thus, the fluid dispensing system 10 can include multiple layers of safety procedures, wherein two or more safety precautions can be selected from: a receiving bin 20 having a label 24, an identifiable connection assembly, a bar code, a textual description, a color recognition, or Any combination of them. If any of the security measures fails or the user ignores it, other security measures may prevent some devices from distributing the contents from the incompatible container.

In still another embodiment, the barrel insert 36 and the dispensing head 42 can each include a label 24 that is attached, embedded, or adhered for use by the user to determine if the barrel insert 36 and the dispensing head 42 are in conformity. During operation, the user can simultaneously scan the barrel insert 36 and the label 24 of the dispensing head 42. If the radio frequency identification of the receiving tub 20 and the dispensing head 42 does not match, the device will not allow the contents of the receiving tub 20 to be self-accommodating. 20 is allocated.

The embodiments described above are only intended to illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, and to explain the technical features of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any changes or equivalents that can be easily made by those skilled in the art are within the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

10. . . Fluid containment and distribution system

20. . . Fluid holding tank

twenty two. . . Distribution agency

twenty four. . . Identification tag

26. . . Wall

27. . . Manufacturer's trademark

28. . . Top structure

29. . . Manufacturer or chemical information

30. . . Bottom structure

32. . . Plug opening

34. . . Cover

36. . . Bucket insert

37. . . Cover assembly (package)

38. . . Upper

40. . . Lower tube

41. . . Notch

42. . . Distribution head

43. . . Flange

44. . . Upper body

46. . . Lower body

48. . . Connector fitting

50. . . Connection assembly

52. . . First thin layer

54. . . Second thin layer

56. . . Radio frequency identification component

58. . . Radio frequency identification component

58. . . Bar code

60. . . trademark

62. . . First hole

64. . . Second hole

66. . . First hole

68. . . Second hole

70. . . Part

72. . . date

74. . . Serial number

76. . . Identifier

78. . . Thermoplastic polymer elastic film

80. . . Thermoplastic polymer elastic film

82. . . Radio frequency identification tag

84. . . Thermoplastic polymer elastic film

86. . . Radio frequency identification tag

88. . . Protective material layer

90. . . Wireless RF reader

92. . . Radio frequency identification component

94. . . device

96. . . Pump

98. . . Pipeline

1 is a perspective view of a fluid containing tub in an embodiment of the present invention, depicting an identification label operatively coupled to the tub insert; and FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic view of the identification label shown in FIG. 1; Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the dispensing mechanism for dispensing the contents of the fluid containing tub; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the tub insert depicting an identification label operatively coupled to the upper portion of the tub insert; 5 is an enlarged schematic view of the identification tag shown in FIG. 4; FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the identification tag shown in FIG. 4; and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the identification tag shown in FIG. The edge of the radio frequency identification component is depicted by a dashed line, and one portion of the second thin layer of the identification tag is labeled; FIG. 8 is the identification tag shown in FIG. 7 in the first embodiment, the cross section of the radio frequency identification component Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the RFID tag in the second embodiment of the identification tag shown in Figure 7; and Figure 10 is a schematic view of the fluid containing container shown in Figure 1, depicting the The fluid containing barrel is operatively connected to the set ; And on the schematic diagram of FIG. 11 is based on the transport and filling position to the use position, attaching labels.

10. . . Fluid containment and distribution system

twenty four. . . Identification tag

26. . . Wall

27. . . Manufacturer's trademark

28. . . Top structure

29. . . Manufacturer or chemical information

32. . . Plug opening

34. . . Cover

36. . . Bucket insert

37. . . Cover assembly (package)

38. . . Upper

Claims (20)

A method of attaching a label to a fluid containment barrel, comprising: providing a fluid containment barrel and a barrel insert having an upper portion and a tube portion extending therefrom; operatively connecting an identification tag Arranging a card form on the upper portion of the barrel insert, the identification tag comprising at least one thin layer, and one of the radio frequency identification elements thereon, the radio frequency identification element including the fluid receiving barrel and its contents At least one related information; and operatively coupled to the upper portion of the tub insert having the identification tag attached thereto, and having an opening in the fluid containing tubing, the tubing portion extending into one of the fluid containing tubs, For removing the contents, wherein when the barrel insert is not connected to the opening, the identification label is detachable on the upper portion of the barrel insert, and when the barrel insert is in a connected state with the opening The identification tag is inseparable from above the bucket insert unless the identification tag is broken. The method of claim 1, further comprising: providing a recess adjacent to a flange included in an upper portion of the tub insert to operatively connect to the identification tag, wherein when the bucket insert is connected To the opening, the recess and flange are external to the fluid containment tub. The method of claim 2, further comprising: providing a hole in the identification tag, the hole having a hole diameter larger than a diameter of the one of the notches and smaller than a diameter of the flange, the hole being operatively Attached to the barrel insert to the recess and secured to at least a portion of the barrel insert by the flange. The method of claim 3, wherein the step of operatively connecting the identification tag to the upper portion of the barrel insert comprises: inserting the tube into the hole and causing movement of the identification tag relative to the barrel The insert is contiguous until the identification label is adjacent the upper portion, and the aperture of the identification label is operatively coupled to the recess. A container for a high purity fluid, the container comprising: a fluid containing barrel and a barrel insert having an upper portion and a tube portion extending therefrom; an identification label, which is a card type And operatively coupled to the upper portion of the barrel insert, the identification tag comprising at least one thin layer, and one of the radio frequency identification elements thereon, the radio frequency identification element including at least one fluid in the fluid containing barrel Related information, wherein the upper portion of the tub insert has the identification tag attached thereto and is operatively coupled to an opening in the fluid containing tub, the tubing portion extending into one of the fluid containing tubs for removal The fluid, wherein the identification label is detachable from the barrel insert when the barrel insert is not connected to the opening, and when the barrel insert is in a connected state with the opening, unless the identification label is broken, Otherwise the identification tag cannot be separated from the barrel insert. The container of claim 5, wherein the radio frequency identification component comprises a first film layer, a second film layer, and a radio frequency identification tag attached between the first and second film layers. The container of claim 5, wherein the identification tag comprises a hole extending through the at least one thin layer, and the barrel insert comprises a recess adjacent to a flange on the upper portion, the hole The recess can be attached adjacent the flange. The container of claim 5, wherein the at least one thin layer comprises low density polyethylene. The container of claim 5, wherein the radio frequency identification component selectively stores information selected from the group consisting of: a batch number of the fluid containing tub; a batch number of the tub insert; one of the fluid containing tubs Serial number; a serial number of the bucket insert; and any combination thereof. The container of claim 5, wherein the radio frequency identification component selectively stores information selected from the group consisting of: a component of the contents of the bucket; a date of the contents of the bucket; and the inside of the bucket More than one device compatible with the contents; and any combination thereof. The container of claim 5, wherein the radio frequency identification component selectively stores information selected from the group consisting of: an operation cycle of the fluid receiving tub; an operation cycle of the bucket insert; and more than one The operating cycle of the fluid containing tub and the support member in combination with the tub insert; and any combination thereof. The container of claim 5, wherein the radio frequency identification component further comprises an indication selected from the group consisting of: a barcode; a serial number; identification information combined with an identification loop included in the distribution mechanism; A combination of one. The container of claim 5, wherein the at least one thin layer further comprises an indicator selected from the group consisting of: a bar code; a date; a serial number; and identification information combined with an identification ring included in the distribution mechanism; Any combination of them. A method of preventing the contents of a fluid containing tub from being dispensed into an incompatible process, the method comprising: providing a fluid containing tubing coupled to a first radio frequency identification component, the fluid containing tubing defining an opening therein, a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to the opening and configured to dispense the contents of the fluid containing tub, wherein the first radio frequency identification component includes a first set of information about the content; providing a second radio frequency coupled An apparatus for identifying an element, the apparatus being operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanism, wherein the second radio frequency identification element includes a second set of information about the device; and the content is dispensed from the fluid containing bucket Prior to the device, the first and second sets of information are read to confirm that the device is compatible with the content system. The method of claim 14, further comprising: reading the first radio frequency identification component and automatically assigning the fluid when the first set of information conforms to its selection at a use location. A method of filling and controlling a high purity content in a polymer fluid containing tank, the method comprising: loading a polymer barrel having a plug hole thereon, the polymer barrel having a high purity fluid at a filling position Mounting a barrel insert comprising a label, the label having a radio frequency identification component in the plug hole, when the barrel insert is mounted in the plug hole, unless the label is broken, Otherwise the label cannot be separated from the barrel insert; information about the high purity fluid is provided on the radio frequency identification component; a package is operatively coupled to the barrel insert; and the transport is filled and has the barrel embedded The piece, the label, and the polymer barrel of the package to a use position. The method of claim 16, further comprising: reading the radio frequency identification component at the use location, and automatically assigning the radio frequency identification component when the data of the radio frequency identification component meets its selection at the use location; fluid. The method of claim 16, further comprising: operatively connecting the fluid containment canister to the device before the high purity fluid is dispensed from the fluid containment canister, and reading the device from the radio frequency identification component Information to confirm that the device is compatible with the high purity flow system within the fluid containment tank. A fluid containment and dispensing system comprising: a fluid containment barrel having an opening defined thereon, and an interior for containing a high purity fluid; a barrel insert operatively coupled to the opening, the barrel being embedded The piece has an upper portion and a tube portion extending therefrom into the interior of the fluid containment barrel; an identification tag having a hole defined therein and operatively coupled to the barrel insert, the identification tag comprising At least one thin layer and a radio frequency identification component disposed thereon, the radio frequency identification component including at least one of the first information about the fluid containment tank or the high purity fluid; and a second identification component Operatively coupled to at least one of the fluid containment tub or the tub insert, the second identifier comprising at least one of the second information about the fluid containment tub or its contents, wherein the first and second information It is a redundant mechanism to avoid the high purity fluid being dispensed into a process that is incompatible with the contents. The system of claim 19, wherein the second identification member is selected from the group consisting of: a code; an identification ring included in the barrel insert; and any combination thereof.