Fluid Container Emptying Apparatus with Optical Identification

The patent replaces mechanical fluid type specific coupling systems with an optical/electronic identification system. A read-out device (optical scanner or RFID reader) automatically reads fluid type identifying data from marking elements (barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags) on containers, eliminating the need for complex mechanical coupling mechanisms while achieving accurate fluid identification.

The patent uses optical or electromagnetic copies of fluid type information stored in marking elements on containers. Instead of physical coupling mechanisms, the system creates an information copy through automatic reading of barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags, which is then processed by the controller to identify the fluid type accurately.

The system enables self-service operation where the read-out device automatically reads fluid type identifying data from the container's marking element without requiring manual data entry by the operator. The controller automatically processes the read data, compares it with reference data, and displays the fluid type information, making the container exchange process simple and intuitive.

The patent introduces an intermediary automatic identification system between the operator and the fluid type information. Instead of direct manual input, the read-out device acts as an intermediary that automatically captures and transmits fluid type data to the controller, which then processes and displays the information, simplifying the operator's task while managing system complexity through automated intermediate processing.