Case incorporating a central processing unit configured to actuate the movable panel of the case according to predefined control rules
Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2023720906
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-04-27
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing luggage designs with automatic opening and closing mechanisms fail to optimize energy consumption and ensure safety when the luggage is tilted or in motion, leading to potential spills and accidental opening.
Incorporating orientation sensors and a computer unit that control electromechanical actuators based on the luggage's orientation and angular position, allowing for active management of the opening and closing to maintain stability and reduce energy usage across various scenarios.
The solution ensures the safety of contents and users by maintaining equilibrium and optimizing energy consumption in dynamic situations, preventing unexpected openings and spills, while minimizing battery capacity and electricity consumption.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Cash register incorporating a computer unit configured to operate the cash register opening according to predefined control rules
[0002] The field of the invention is that of the design and manufacture of luggage.
[0003] More specifically, the invention applies to any type of luggage, such as suitcases, and in particular “attache-case” type cases.
[0004] These “attache-case” type boxes allow you to transport documents or other objects easily and safely.
[0005] In the field of the invention, it is conventional to provide for the implementation of a locking device on the crates, authorizing or not the opening of the opening relative to the container. Such a locking device can be simply mechanical and intended to be operated manually. It can also be electromechanical and be triggered without contact, for example by means of a control button present on the crate, a remote control or even a computer application loaded on a smartphone.
[0006] More recently, crates have been proposed with one or more electromechanical actuators mounted between the opening and the container, and intended to be triggered to generate mobility of the opening relative to the container. The triggering of these electromechanical actuators can be obtained, as is the case with the locking device, by means of an opening control button accessible from outside the crate, by a remote control or by a computer application loaded on a smartphone.
[0007] Furthermore, it has become common practice to make objects smart and connected. Cash registers, and in particular "attached cases," are no exception to this trend and are now regularly equipped with an on-board computer unit capable of receiving and processing various digital data.
[0008] In this context, it can be expected that the baggage will perform different automatic opening and / or closing modes, this by piloting the opening electronically controlled by the computer unit, following a voluntary actuation request from the owner of the baggage, for example via:
[0009] - by pressing the control button accessible from outside the luggage;
[0010] - a mobile application running on a mobile terminal connected (preferably securely to the luggage);
[0011] - or even an on-board or remote voice assistant.
[0012] Of course, such luggage is provided with means of powering the on-board computer unit and the various electromechanical actuators.
[0013] That being said, we seek to minimize the on-board electrical energy capacity, that is to say the mass of the battery necessary for the various actuations. We also seek to minimize its use, that is to say the electrical consumption of the various components of the luggage.
[0014] Thus, in the case of luggage with automatic opening or closing, the designer of such luggage studies different solutions so that the position reached at the end of travel by the opening element, when opening or closing, does not require, in order to maintain its equilibrium, the input of additional energy to its movement.
[0015] To do this, it is common, when designing hand luggage, to provide that the opening, at the end of its travel, is brought into a position in which: either the opening is in stable support on a mechanical stop (for example the opening resting on the frame);
[0016] - either the forces acting on the opening, such as those of gravity, do not act (opening vertically).
[0017] Under these conditions, once the movement of the opening has been completed, the latter is and remains in balance without mechanical action from the electromechanical actuator, which can be switched off to limit energy consumption.
[0018] However, the technical solutions mentioned above, designed to reduce energy consumption, depend on specific preferential conditions of use, not taking into account situations in which the baggage is inclined and / or in motion. Indeed, in the case of a significant inclination of the baggage, there is a significant loss of contact between the opening and its stop, which can cause the baggage to open unexpectedly and its contents to spill outside.
[0019] And, in the event that the luggage is in motion, a user may inadvertently move the luggage while it is open, with the risk of trapping their fingers, for example if its opening loses its precarious balance.
[0020] There is therefore a need to optimize energy consumption in the situations just mentioned.
[0021] The invention therefore aims in particular to satisfy this need.
[0022] More specifically, the invention aims to propose a case, and in particular an "attached case", which ensures the security of the goods contained in the luggage and / or the security of the persons using the luggage in all or almost all circumstances, by permanent and active control of the opening.
[0023] The invention also aims to provide such a box which makes it possible to optimize its electrical consumption, whatever its use or almost.
[0024] These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved thanks to the invention which relates to a box composed of a container and an opening mounted to pivot relative to the container, between an open position providing access to an internal volume delimited by the container and a closed position of the container, further comprising: a computer unit, at least one electromechanical actuator mounted between the opening and the container, intended to be controlled by the computer unit to cause mobility of the opening relative to the container, opening / closing control means connected to the computer unit, means for electrically supplying the electromechanical actuator(s), the opening / closing control means and the on-board computer unit, characterized in that it comprises: at least one container orientation sensor,connected to the computer unit to transmit to it container orientation data, and / or an opening orientation sensor connected to the computer unit to transmit to it opening orientation data; at least one device for determining an angular position of the opening relative to the container, connected to the computer unit to transmit to it angular position data, and in that the computer unit is configured to apply rules for controlling the electromechanical actuator(s) based on the container orientation data and / or on opening orientation data, and on the angular position data.,
[0025] Thus, thanks to the invention, the box does not manage the opening or closing of the opening itself in static mode only.
[0026] Indeed, unlike the prior art, such a box according to the invention will be able to control the electromechanical actuators linked to the opening by taking into account situations in which the box is inclined and / or in movement, this by taking into account the orientation data of the container, and / or those of the opening, and the angular position data of the opening relative to the container.
[0027] In this way, the cash register allows for the expansion of the range of situations in which it can be used, ensuring the safety of the goods it contains and / or the people who use it.
[0028] In addition, this data on the tilt and / or movements of the body also makes it possible to manage the opening in such a way as to optimize the energy consumption dedicated to controlling the mechanical actuators.
[0029] According to an advantageous solution, the orientation sensor(s) each consist of an accelerometer.
[0030] According to a first setting, the computer unit is set to detect a first situation defined by the following parameters: - the container orientation data indicate a vertical orientation of the container, and the opening orientation data indicate a vertical orientation of the opening, or the angular position data combined with the container orientation data or the opening orientation data indicate a vertical orientation of the container and a vertical orientation of the opening,
[0031] - the box has a support face on a support with the pivot axis in the low and horizontal position.
[0032] Thus, the cash register's computer unit detects a situation translated as follows:
[0033] - the opening face of the baggage is vertical;
[0034] - the bearing face of the container with its support is the one closest to the axis of rotation of the hinges between the opening and the container;
[0035] - the opening is in the closed position (since the container and the opening are both in the vertical position.
[0036] Depending on this first situation, then detected by the computer unit of the cash register, the computer unit is further configured to: receive, the parameters of the first situation being retained, an opening request signal from the opening / closing control means;
[0037] - do not control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain a closed position of the opening.
[0038] It is understood that, according to this setting, the computer unit manages a static situation of the box and prevents the contents of the box from spilling out of it while it is in a vertical position, which would be the case with an opening of the opening.
[0039] Still depending on the first situation, detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured to:
[0040] - receive a variation in angular position data of the container, the variation being such that the container drives the opening by being placed under the container and in a closed position,
[0041] - not to control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain a closed position of the opening. Thus, as previously, the opening of the opening is prevented in a situation where the tilting of the box combined with the opening of the opening would cause the contents of the box to spill.
[0042] Still in the case of the first situation, detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured to:
[0043] - receive a variation of angular position data of the container, the variation being such that the container is inclined when placed under the opening,
[0044] - control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain a vertical position of the opening.
[0045] In this use case, it is considered that the inclination of the container is not likely to cause its contents to spill. The opening of the opening leaf is then authorized relative to the container, while keeping it vertical to leave it in a position that limits energy consumption due to the stable equilibrium position of the opening leaf.
[0046] According to another setting, the computer unit is configured to detect a second situation defined by the following parameters: the container orientation data indicates a horizontal orientation of the container, the opening orientation data indicates a vertical orientation of the opening.
[0047] Such a situation corresponds to a box placed on a support, with its container resting horizontally on the support, while the opening is in the open position, and more precisely in the vertical position.
[0048] This second situation being detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured to control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain a vertical position of the opening.
[0049] In such a use case, in which the box is in a static situation, the opening is thus kept open vertically, under active control of the computer unit, by means of the electromechanical actuator(s), this to control possible minor disturbances such as a draft or slight vibrations of the support surface. According to another advantageous setting in the context of the second situation detected by the computer unit, the latter is set to:
[0050] - receive a variation in angular position data of the container, the variation being such that the container is inclined when brought closer to the opening
[0051] - control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain a vertical position of the opening until the opening occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container.
[0052] Such a setting results in the fact that, starting from the second situation, if the container is inclined towards the opening, then in a vertical position, the opening is maintained in its vertical position corresponding to a stable equilibrium making it possible to limit the energy consumption likely to be dedicated to maintaining it in position.
[0053] In this case, once the predetermined angular position has been reached, the computer unit is configured to drive the electromechanical actuator(s) so as to drive the opening to a closed position.
[0054] This speeds up the closing of the box as the container approaches the vertical position. Indeed, the "raising" of the container can cause its contents to fall. Also, to avoid this, the opening is pivoted in the direction of the container, which speeds up the closing of the box and therefore prevents its contents from possibly falling.
[0055] According to another characteristic of the invention, the box incorporates electromechanical locking means for the opening in the closed position, capable of being controlled by the computer unit.
[0056] In this case, the computer unit that detected the second situation is configured to:
[0057] - control the electromechanical actuator(s) to maintain the vertical position of the opening leaf as the container is tilted while being angularly brought closer to the opening leaf, until the opening leaf occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container; - drive, when the predetermined angular position is reached, the electromechanical actuator(s) so as to drive the opening leaf until it reaches a closed position;
[0058] - detect a closing position;
[0059] - control the electromechanical locking means to cause the opening to lock in the closed position.
[0060] According to another setting based on the second situation detected by the computer unit, it is set to:
[0061] - receive a variation in angular position data of the container, the variation being such that the container is inclined while being angularly distant from the opening,
[0062] - control the electromechanical actuator(s) to drive the opening until it reaches a closed position.
[0063] Such a use case results in mobility of the container relative to the opening (kept vertical) which tends to lead to a risk of spilling the contents from the container. The configuration of the computer unit avoids these situations by causing the opening to close.
[0064] According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the box incorporates a sound or vibration source, capable of being activated by the computer unit.
[0065] In this case, the computer unit is advantageously configured to activate the sound and / or vibration source prior to control, by the computer unit, of the electromechanical actuator(s) likely to drive the opening until it reaches a closed position.
[0066] In this way, the user is informed of any control of the electromechanical actuator(s) which would cause the opening on the container to close.
[0067] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given as a simple illustrative and non-limiting example, and the appended drawings among which: - figure 1 is a schematic representation of a box according to the invention, in open configuration;
[0068] - figure 2 is a schematic representation of a first use case according to a first situation configured in the cash register's IT unit;
[0069] - figures 3 and 4 schematically illustrate a cash register according to the invention in a second use case according to the first situation configured in the cash register's computer unit;
[0070] - figure 5 is a schematic representation of a cash register according to the invention, in a third use case according to a first situation configured in the computer unit of the cash register;
[0071] - figure 6 is a schematic representation of a cash register according to the invention in a first use case according to a second situation configured in the computer unit of the cash register;
[0072] - figures 7 to 9 schematically illustrate a cash register according to the invention, according to different phases of a second use case according to a second situation configured in the computer unit of the cash register;
[0073] - figure 10 is a schematic illustration of a cash register according to the invention in a third use case according to a second situation configured in the cash register's computer unit.
[0074] With reference to Figure 1, a box according to the invention is conventionally composed of a container 1 and an opening 2 mounted to pivot relative to the container and, in this case, on the container, around a pivot axis A, between an open position as illustrated by Figure 1, providing access to an internal volume delimited by the container 1, and a closed position of the container (in which the opening 2 is folded down onto and against the container).
[0075] According to the present embodiment, the box further comprises:
[0076] - on-board intelligence, in the form of a computer unit 3;
[0077] - at least one electromechanical actuator 20 (in this case, a pair of electromechanical actuators 20), mounted between the opening 2 and the container 1;
[0078] - opening / closing control means 21, in the form of a button or key accessible from outside the box; - electrical power supply means 4, electrically connected to the electromechanical actuators, to the opening / closing control means and to the computer unit.
[0079] The electromechanical actuators 20 are electrically connected to the computer unit 3 which is intended to control the electromechanical actuators to cause the opening to move relative to the container.
[0080] The computer unit is also electrically connected to the opening / closing control means, so as to receive an opening / closing control signal from the latter.
[0081] According to the principle of the invention, the box further comprises:
[0082] - a first orientation sensor 10, advantageously constituted by an accelerometer, coupled to the container (for example attached and fixed to the bottom of the container 1, inside the volume delimited by the container), this first orientation sensor being connected to the computer unit 3 to transmit to it orientation data of the container and / or a second orientation sensor 22, also advantageously constituted by an accelerometer, coupled to the opening 2 (for example attached and fixed to the internal face of the opening, that is to say the face of the opening facing the volume delimited by the container), this second orientation sensor being connected to the computer unit 3 to transmit to it orientation data of the opening 2; a device 23 for determining an angular position of the opening 2 relative to the container 1, connected to the computer unit 3 to transmit to it angular position data.
[0083] Of course, the first and second orientation sensors as well as the device for determining an angular position are electrically connected to the electrical supply means 4, so as to be electrically supplied by them.
[0084] Thus, the device for measuring the angular position of the opening in relation to the container (or vice versa) can be made up of:
[0085] - either by the presence together of the first orientation sensor and the second orientation sensor, coupled to the computer unit then configured to calculate the angular position of the opening relative to the container from the orientation data of the opening and the container;
[0086] - either by directly implementing an angular position sensor of the opening in relation to the container (or vice versa), mounted on the hinge(s) connecting the opening to the container.
[0087] The first and second accelerometer orientation sensors are, for example, of the three-axis accelerometer type, of the MEMS type, and provide information on the absolute orientation of the container and the opening, this information being calculated from a projection in a spherical reference frame of the measured acceleration vector.
[0088] The opening 2 is connected to the container 1 by means of rotary hinges driven by the electromechanical actuators 20. These rotary hinges are instrumented, according to an embodiment variant mentioned above, by an angular position sensor 23.
[0089] According to another characteristic of the principle of the invention, the computer unit 3 is configured to apply rules for controlling the electromechanical actuators 20, these rules being based on the orientation data of the container provided by the first orientation sensor 10 and / or on the orientation data of the opening provided to the computer unit by the second orientation sensor 22, and on the angular position data provided by the device 23 for determining an angular position of the opening relative to the container to the computer unit.
[0090] A box according to the invention being thus constituted, the computer unit is configured to detect in particular two predefined situations, namely:
[0091] - a first situation in which the box rests on a support via its rear face 11, opposite its front face 12 having a handle 120, the rear face 11 being connected to the front face 12 by the bottom face 110 of the container 1 and by the upper face 121 in which the opening 2 is inscribed (figure 2);
[0092] - a second situation illustrated by figure 6, according to which the box is arranged “flat”, that is to say resting on a support by means of the bottom face 110 of the container 1 as defined previously, with the opening 2 of the box in the open position, and more precisely in a vertical position (it being considered, according to figure 6, that the rear face 11 of the container 1 extends substantially horizontally).
[0093] Referring to Figure 2, the computer unit 3 is configured to detect the first situation as being defined by the following parameters:
[0094] - the orientation data of container 1 indicates a vertical orientation of container 1, and the orientation data of opening 2 indicates a vertical orientation of the opening;
[0095] - the box has a bearing face on a support, constituted by the rear face 11 of the container 1, with the pivot axis A in the low and horizontal position.
[0096] This same first situation can also be defined by the following parameters:
[0097] - the angular position data of the opening 2 relative to the container 1, combined with the orientation data of the container 1 or those of the opening 2, indicate a vertical orientation of the container 1 and a vertical orientation of the opening 2, the box has a bearing face on a support, constituted by the rear face 11 of the container 1, with the pivot axis A in the low and horizontal position.
[0098] In this context, the first situation being detected by the computer unit 3, the latter is configured to detect a use case such as that illustrated by figure 3 according to which the computer unit is configured to:
[0099] - analyze that the parameters of the first situation described previously are preserved;
[0100] - receive, if necessary, an opening request signal from the opening / closing control means 21;
[0101] - do not control the electromechanical actuators 20 to maintain a closed position of the opening 2.
[0102] Still in the case where the parameters of the first situation are detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured, within the framework of a second use illustrated by figure 4, to detect a “positive” variation in the inclination of the container (as shown diagrammatically by the arrow F1, that is to say a situation in which the baggage is inclined by its user forwards, that is to say towards the opening, while an opening instruction, remote or by contact, is transmitted to the computer unit. This case results in the fact that the computer unit is configured to receive a variation in angular position data of the container 1, the variation being such that the container 1 drives the opening 2 by being placed under the container 1 and in a closed position.
[0103] All of these parameters being detected, the computer unit is configured not to control the electromechanical actuators 20 to maintain a closed position of the opening 2.
[0104] Still in the case where the parameters defining the first situation are detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured, within the framework of a third use illustrated by figure 5, to detect a “negative” variation, as illustrated by the arrow F2, according to which the baggage is inclined backwards by the user, that is to say by being moved away from the opening 2 from its vertical position.
[0105] This use case translates at the level of the computer unit by the reception of a variation of data and angular position of the container 1, this angular variation being such that the container 1 is inclined when placed under the opening.
[0106] All of these parameters being analyzed by the computer unit of the cash register, the latter is configured to control the electromechanical actuators 20 to maintain a vertical position of the opening 2.
[0107] With reference to Figure 6 which illustrates the second situation, this is detected by the computer unit as being defined by the following parameters: the orientation data of container 1 indicates a horizontal orientation of the container;
[0108] - the orientation data of opening 2 indicates a vertical orientation of the opening.
[0109] By default, this second situation being detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured to control the electromechanical actuators 20 so as to maintain a vertical position of the opening 2 (this defining a first use case), at least until the opening occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container. Still in the case where the parameters of the second situation are detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured, within the framework of a second use illustrated by figures 7 to 9, to detect a “positive” variation (as illustrated by the arrow F3) of the inclination of the container 1, that is to say a displacement of the container 1 from its horizontal position in which it is pivoted in the direction of the opening 2, the latter maintaining its vertical position.
[0110] In this case, the computer unit is configured to detect the parameters translating this use case, namely to receive a variation in angular position data of the container, this variation being such that the container 1 is inclined when brought closer to the opening 2.
[0111] Having detected these parameters, the computer unit is further configured to control the electromechanical actuators of the box to maintain a vertical position of the opening 2, this as the container 1 is inclined by being angularly brought closer to the opening 2 as illustrated by figures 8 and 9, and this vertical to the opening 2 (this defining a first use case), at least until the opening occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container as indicated previously.
[0112] This predetermined angular position may, for example, correspond to an angle of 20° between the opening leaf and the container, this angle making it possible to limit the risks of the contents falling from the container as the latter is pivoted towards the opening leaf. Once this angular position is predetermined, the computer unit is configured to control the actuator(s) in order to drive the opening leaf towards the container, in addition to manually moving the container towards the opening leaf, to accelerate the closing of the box.
[0113] According to a preferred embodiment, the box incorporates electromechanical locking means 5 (figure 1) intended to lock the opening 2 in the closed position on the container 1. These electromechanical locking means 5 are capable of being controlled by the computer unit 3. In this case, the parameters of the second situation and of the second use case described previously being detected by the computer unit, the latter is configured to:
[0114] - detect an achievement of the closing position of the opening on the container;
[0115] - control the electromechanical locking means 5 to cause the opening 2 to lock in the closed position.
[0116] Again, in the case where the parameters of the second situation are detected by the computer unit, the latter is further configured to detect a third use case according to which the container is inclined with a “negative” variation as illustrated by the arrow F4 in figure 10. This use case is translated at the level of the computer unit by the fact of receiving a variation of angular position data of the container, this variation being such that the container is inclined while being angularly distant from the opening.
[0117] In this case, this triggers the computer unit to control electromechanical actuators to drive the opening until it reaches a closing position on container 1.
[0118] According to another characteristic, the box integrates a sound and / or vibration source 6 electrically connected to the computer unit 3, such that the computer unit can activate the sound and / or vibration source. More precisely, the computer unit 3 is configured to activate the sound and / or vibration source prior to control, by the computer unit, of the electromechanical actuators 20, when this control is such as to drive the opening until it reaches a closed position.
Claims
DEMANDS 1. A box comprising a container (1) and a hinged door (2) mounted to pivot relative to the container, between an open position providing access to an internal volume delimited by the container and a closed position of the container, further comprising: a computer unit (3), at least one electromechanical actuator (20) mounted between the hinged door (2) and the container (1), intended to be controlled by the computer unit (3) to cause the hinged door to move relative to the container, opening / closing control means (21) connected to the computer unit (3), power supply means (4) for the electromechanical actuator(s) (20), opening / closing control means (21) and the computer unit (3), characterized in that it comprises: at least one orientation sensor (10) of the container connected to the computer unit (3) to transmit orientation data of the container (1),and / or an orientation sensor (22) of the opening (2), connected to the computer unit (3) to transmit orientation data of the opening (2), at least one device (23) for determining the angular position of the opening (2) relative to the container (1), connected to the computer unit (3) to transmit angular position data, and in that the computer unit (3) is parameterized to apply control rules for the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) based on the orientation data of the container (1) and / or on the orientation data of the opening (2), and on the angular position data.
2. Case according to claim 1, characterized in that the orientation sensor(s) (10), (22) are each constituted by an accelerometer.
3. A cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer unit (3) is parameterized to detect a first situation defined by the following parameters: the orientation data of the container (1) indicate a vertical orientation of the container (1) and the orientation data of the opening (2) indicate a vertical orientation of the opening (2), or the angular position data combined with the orientation data of the container (1) or the orientation data of the opening (2) indicate a vertical orientation of the container (1) and a vertical orientation of the opening (2), the case has a bearing face on a support with a pivot axis (A) of the opening (2) in a low and horizontal position.
4. Box according to claim 3, characterized in that, having detected the first situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: receive, the parameters of the first situation being retained, a signal requesting opening from the opening / closing control means (21); not to control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain a closed position of the opening (2).
5. Box according to claim 3, characterized in that, having detected the first situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: receive a variation of angular position data of the container (1), the variation being such that the container (1) causes the opening (2) to move when placed under the container and in a closed position, not to control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain a closed position of the opening (2).
6. Box according to claim 3, characterized in that, having detected the first situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: receive a variation of angular position data of the container (1), the variation being such that the container (1) is tilted when placed under the opening (2), control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain a vertical position of the opening (2).
7. Cash register according to claim 1, characterized in that the computer unit (3) is parameterized to detect a second situation defined by the following parameters: The container orientation data (1) indicates a horizontal orientation of the container, the opening orientation data (2) indicates a vertical orientation of the opening.
8. Box according to claim 7, characterized in that, having detected the second situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain a vertical position of the opening (2).
9. Box according to claim 3, characterized in that, having detected the first situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: receive a variation of angular position data of the container (1), the variation being such that the container (1) is tilted when brought closer to the opening (2), control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain a vertical position of the opening (2) until the opening occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container (1).
10. Box according to claim 9, characterized in that, the predetermined angular position being reached, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to drive the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) so as to drive the opening (2) until it reaches a closed position.
11. Box according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it incorporates electromechanical locking means (5) for the opening (1) in the closed position, capable of being controlled by the computer unit (3).
12. Box according to claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to maintain the vertical position of the opening (2) as the container (1) is tilted by being brought closer angularly to the opening (2), until the opening occupies a predetermined angular position relative to the container (1); drive, when the predetermined angular position is reached, the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) so as to drive the opening (2) until it reaches a closed position; detect a closed position; control the electromechanical locking means (5) to cause the opening (2) to lock in the closed position.
13. Box according to claim 7, characterized in that, having detected the second situation, the computer unit (3) is parameterized to: receive a variation of angular position data of the container (1), the variation being such that the container is tilted by being angularly distant from the opening (2), control the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) to drive the opening (2) until it reaches a closed position.
14. Box according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it incorporates a sound and / or vibration source (6), capable of being activated by the computer unit (3).
15. Box according to claim 12, characterized in that the computer unit (3) is parameterized to activate the sound and / or vibration source (6) prior to a control, by the computer unit, of the electromechanical actuator(s) (20) capable of driving the opening (2) until it reaches a closed position.