DE202009008407U1 - Coolable dispensing system for liquids made of flexible packaging - Google Patents

Abstract

Coolable liquid dispensing system of flexible packaging consisting of an insulated housing (1 + 3) for holding cooling batteries (5) and a bag-adapter-valve system (4 + 7 + 8), characterized in that the insulating bodies (3) , which are inserted into the housing (1), with their inner surfaces (3a) form a "V" and at the bottom of the "V" results in a paragraph (3b) on which the cooling batteries (5) rest with its edge, so that when emptying the bag remains an extremely low residual amount of liquid in the bag (4).

Description

The present invention describes a system with which liquids, preferably drinks, from a flexible package such as bags, issued can be.

The most drinks, which are offered in such packaging, require a effective cooling or cooling, to the freshness of the beverage to preserve or to ensure the durability. The one described here System guarantees next to a nearly complete dispensing of liquids from bags also effective cooling of the product.

There such systems especially in the field of catering or catering An appealing look and easy handling are also used required.

invention description

State of the art

Liquids / drinks off Issue pouches has been known for some time. Fruit juices or Wines are offered in bags, but usually one Master carton supports the bag and so a clean output allows. One However, such outer carton means additional packaging, larger transport volume as well as a worse cooling possibility, because through the box an additional Isolation takes place.

to Dispensing liquids loose bags are known systems that work with pumps, which are inserted by suction tube into the bag and the liquid to promote upwards. By However, the introduction of the suction tube creates a hygiene problem.

Farther Systems are known in which a closure attached to the bag (usually welded) in the same time an outlet tap, only for single use is appropriate, which simultaneously acts as a bag closure. These systems are usually with a high use of packaging material connected.

Of others are so-called post-mix drinks in the market where for example, syrup or beverage powder users are mixed with water, which means transport and storage costs minimized. For this variant (mix and spend) are those previously described Systems not suitable as a subsequent filling of the water in this Bag not possible with the user is.

Object of the invention

• • leichte Handhabung des Beutels mit und ohne Zapfhahn
• • gute und schnelle Verbindung des Zapfhahnes mit dem Beutel
• • minimaler Platzbedarf
• • preiswert durch einfachen konstruktiven Aufbau
• • gute Zugänglichkeit und dadurch gute Reinigung

Based on hitherto known dispensing systems, the invention is based on the goal of developing a system with which drinks can be dispensed from a bag to which a reusable dispensing tap (eg non-drip tap) can be attached, similar to other dispensers. The system should also be able to be easily used in post-mix systems. In addition to an effective output with an optimal emptying the drink must be effectively cooled. In addition to these basic functions, the following requirements must be included:

• • Easy handling of the bag with and without tap
• • good and fast connection of the tap with the bag
• • minimal space requirement
• • inexpensive due to simple design
• • good accessibility and therefore good cleaning

Description of the invention

The 1 - 3 show the basic structure of the device.

The output system consists essentially of a housing ( 1 ) which on a frame ( 2 ) rest. In the case ( 1 ) are 2, adapted to the geometry of the housing, insulating blocks ( 3 ), which with their inner surfaces ( 3a ) form a downward tapered wedge. An incorporated paragraph ( 3b ) is the footprint for 2 cooling batteries ( 5 ).

On the bag ( 4 ) is located, during transport with a screw cap ( 4b ), outlet spouts ( 4a ). Outside the appliance, for example in the kitchen area, the screw cap ( 4b ) from the outlet ( 4a ) and a combination of drain tap ( 8th ) and adapters ( 7 ) at the outlet ( 4a ) assembled. The closed tap ( 8th ) thus ensures the tightness of the system during transport to the device.

The bag / valve combination is now in the with insulating bodies ( 3 ) and cooled batteries ( 5 ) provided housing ( 1 ) used such that the outlet tap ( 8th ) with the adapter ( 7 ) through the housing opening ( 1b ) is plugged. When inserting the bag ( 4 ) to paragraph ( 3b ) slides the adapter ( 7 ) with its key surfaces ( 16 ) ( 6 ) at the slot ( 1a ) along. In the short lower part of the oblong hole ( 1c ), the adapter is pressed into its end position and thus fixed horizontally and against rotation. A windscreen ( 9 ), which can act as an advertising medium, takes over when pushed into the stand ( 2 ) in front of the housing ( 1 ) by its, at the lower end introduced Slot ( 9a ), the vertical fuse. A lid ( 10 ) closes the housing ( 1 ) and takes the insulation upwards. The flexibility of the bag ( 4 ) ensures optimal contact of the bag ( 4 ) with the two cooling batteries ( 5 ).

The 4 - 7 show the basic structure of the adapter / tap system.

Because the spout ( 4a ) on the bag ( 4 ) at an angle β (as shown here by way of example of 45 °) and the valve must be screwed horizontally to a flange, the adapter must ( 7 ) compensate this angle. The basic body ( 7a ) of the adapter is thus bent at an angle β (here by 45 °). At its side facing the bag (in 5 respectively. 6 right) is a cone ( 13 ), by means of a round ring ( 15 ) in the main body ( 7a ) sealed and glued. This cone ( 13 ) is designed so that a throw ( 14 ) on the adapter ( 7 ) is held. At the cone ( 13 ) opposite side of the adapter ( 7 ) is a fitting ( 6 ) and also with a sealing ring ( 15 ) sealed and glued. At this fitting ( 6 ) is by means of a seal ( 17 ) the outlet tap ( 8th ) fitted with a throw-over ( 8a ) is attached.

The two beads ( 7b and 7c ) of the adapter base body ( 7a ) take over after inserting the bag ( 4 ) in the housing ( 1 ) the horizontal fuse; the key surfaces (on both opposite sides of the adapter) 16 ) take over the rotation as described above.

Since the union with one, to the thread of the outlet nozzle ( 4a ) adapted, internal thread is provided, the cone ( 13a ) as well as in the cone incorporated annular groove ( 13b ) the seal to the bag neck ( 4a ); the throw ( 14 ) holds the tap / adapter system on the bag ( 4 ).

The basic frame ( 2 ) consists of 3 longitudinal struts ( 2a ), a device foot ( 12 ) and a back wall ( 2 B ), whereby on the upper struts ( 2a ) the housing ( 1 ) is only attached. The device foot ( 12 ), in which a removable drip tray ( 11 ), ensures stability and hygienic dispensing of the beverage.

By the one chosen here constructive structure of the device as plug-in system can all parts with the drink in touch can come included the insulating body and cold packs disassembled, cleaned and reassembled without any aids.

In post-mix systems such a cap ( 4b ) on the bag neck ( 4a ) are unscrewed, the water are filled and the bag by means of adapter ( 7 ) and tap ( 8th ) are closed again.

The V-shaped Arrangement of the cooling batteries further ensures an extremely low residual amount in the bag.

Claims (10)

Coolable dispensing system for liquids made of flexible packaging which consists of an insulated housing ( 1 + 3 ) for holding cold packs ( 5 ) and a bag-adapter-tap system ( 4 + 7 + 8th ) is characterized in that the insulating body ( 3 ), which in the housing ( 1 ), with their inner surfaces ( 3a ) form a "V" and at the bottom of the "V" a paragraph ( 3b ), on which the cooling batteries ( 5 ) lie with its edge, so that when emptying the bag an extremely low residual amount of liquid in the bag ( 4 ) remains. Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that between the bag ( 4 ) and any, multiple-use drain tap ( 8th ) an adapter ( 7 ) at the outlet ( 4a ) of the bag ( 4 ), which can be adapted to different dispensing systems and thus allows the use of different outlet taps. Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that on the bag ( 4 ) facing side of the adapter ( 7 ) a cone ( 13 ) is mounted so that by him a throw ( 14 ) with a spout ( 4a ) of the bag ( 4 ) adapted internal thread rotatable on the adapter ( 7 ) is held, so that after inserting the cone ( 13a ) in the outlet nozzle ( 4a ) of the bag ( 4 ) the union ( 14 ) on the thread of the outlet nozzle ( 4a ) can be screwed, pushes the cone in the outlet nozzle and thus a sealing connection between adapter ( 7 ) and outlet nozzles ( 4a ) is made. Coolable liquid dispensing system of flexible packaging according to claim 1-3, characterized in that the cone ( 13 ) of the adapter ( 7 ) an annular groove ( 13b ), in which the front edge of the outlet ( 4a ) and thus increases the tightness and for a stable connection of bag ( 4 ) to adapter ( 7 ). Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the adapter ( 7 ) and the cone ( 13 ) opposite side a fitting ( 6 ) is attached, the attaching a be lovely outlet tap ( 8th ) including the required seal ( 17 ). Coolable liquid dispensing system of flexible packaging according to claim 1-5, characterized in that the adapter is angled by the angle β to the outlet nozzle ( 4a ) on the liquid bag ( 4 ) is angled so that the front surface of a fitting ( 6 ), which serves as a fitting for the tap ( 8th ), is vertical. Coolable liquid dispensing system of flexible packaging according to claim 1-6, characterized in that on the adapter 2 beads ( 7b and 7c ), which take over the horizontal axial securing whereby the distance between the inner surfaces of the beads of the sum of the wall thicknesses of the housing front wall ( 1d ), the front panel ( 9 ) as well as the foot ( 12 ) corresponds. Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claims 1-7, characterized in that the adapter ( 7 ) on both sides and in parallel and in alignment with the vertical axis of the bag 2 key surfaces are introduced, the width of the width of the breakthrough ( 1c ) in the housing front wall ( 1d ), so that after inserting the bag-adapter system into the housing ( 1 ) the adapter ( 7 ) is secured against tipping. Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claims 1-8, characterized in that in the front wall ( 1d ) of the housing ( 1 ) a breakthrough is taken in such a way that the upper large breakthrough ( 1b ) is so large that the outlet tap ( 8th ) as well as a part of the adapter ( 7 ) can be inserted through, the downwardly subsequent and the first passing second breakthrough ( 1a ) is so narrow that it has a slight guide of the adapter ( 7 ) over its key surfaces ( 16 ) and the subsequent third breakthrough ( 1c ) in its width exactly the distance of the key surfaces ( 16 ) of the adapter ( 7 ) and so the tightness of the adapter ( 7 ) in the housing ( 1 ) guaranteed. Coolable flexible fluid dispensing system according to claims 1-9, characterized in that a retractable front plate ( 9 ) with its at the lower end slot ( 9a ) in front of the front of the case ( 1d ) is inserted and thus the breakthrough in the housing ( 1a - 1c ) and the adapter-tap system ( 7 + 8th ) fixed upwards.