EP0246052A1 - Distributeurs de boissons - Google Patents

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EP0246052A1
EP0246052A1 EP87304166A EP87304166A EP0246052A1 EP 0246052 A1 EP0246052 A1 EP 0246052A1 EP 87304166 A EP87304166 A EP 87304166A EP 87304166 A EP87304166 A EP 87304166A EP 0246052 A1 EP0246052 A1 EP 0246052A1
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Edward Lewis Jeans
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Mondelez UK Holdings and Services Ltd
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Cadbury Schweppes Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0462—Squeezing collapsible or flexible beverage containers, e.g. bag-in-box containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/14—Reducing valves or control taps
    • B67D1/1405—Control taps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B67D3/041—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer operated by pinching action on flexible tubes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B67D3/047—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer with a closing element having a rotational movement

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  • This invention concerns the field of dispensing beverages of the type comprising a concentrate or syrup and a diluent, which are mixed in order to provide the beverage.
  • beverage dispensing system which is in common use comprises the installed type used in cafeterias, restaurants and bars in which the supplies of concentrate and diluent are connected via supply pipes and appropriate valving, with refrigeration being provided as appropriate, to a dispensing head whereat there is an operating means such as a handle or a button the manipulation or depressing of which results in flow of diluent and concentrate from the bulk supplies to a mixing head in which the constituents are mixed to provide the beverage mixture which issues from the dispensing head and can be caught in a drinking vessel.
  • This method is distinguished from the factory production installation referred to above in that mixing takes place only when a drink is to be dispensed, as the mixing takes place in the mixing head of the dispenser.
  • a third type of dispensing arrangement which is identified by the description "in-home” the consumer purchases a small dispensing machine for use for example on a kitchen counter.
  • the diluent for the dispenser is, as it will probably be in all systems, water, which the consumer draws from the main supply, whilst the machine is adapted to receive packages, which are usually disposable, containing the concentrate.
  • the concentrate can be bought in the packages from supermarkets or stores.
  • operation of the machine effects dispensing of the syrup from the package and diluent from the machine so that the constituents are mixed to produce a beverage which is caught in a drinking cup.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a simple and effective dispensing system, especially suited for in-home applications, but which can be adapted for other dispensing applications, such as cafeteria dispensing applications.
  • the system according to the present invention has the advantage that operation of the dispensing system will result in issuance of the concentrate and diluent in a predetermined ratio to provide a pallatable drink, but wherein the concentrate issues directly from a package without making contact with the machine so that hygiene problems are avoided, and in addition the concentrate and diluent can be caught in the same drinking cup whilst they simultaneously issue from the machine.
  • a beverage dispensing system comprising a machine with an operating device adapted to be operated for the dispensing of a beverage package, wherein the machine comprises means for receiving the package containing syrup, said package having an outlet which can be opened and closed selectively, the machine furthermore comprising means permitting the supply of diluent from a diluent outlet of the machine when the said operating means are operated, and so that the syrup, when the package is in the machine, will issue directly from said outlet without contact with the machine and can be caught along with the diluent in the same drinking cup, and wherein said package has a collapsible body which collapses as the syrup flows therefrom.
  • the beverage dispensing system comprises a machine with an operating device adapted to be operated for the dispensing of a beverage, wherein the machine comprises means for receiving a package containing the syrup, said package having an outlet which can be pinched or twisted to close and open the package outlet selectively, the machine furthermore comprising means permitting the supply of diluent from a diluent outlet of the machine when said operating means are operated, and so that the syrup, when the package is in the machine, will issue directly from said outlet without contact with the machine and can be caught along with the diluent in the same drinking cup.
  • the means for operating the machine preferably operates simultaneously on a valve controlling the flow of diluent from the diluent outlet, and the pinching and unpinching or twisting and untwisting of the package outlet.
  • the machine preferably will include a clip for clipping the package outlet in closed condition, which clip is adapted to be located in a seating or the like in the machine when the package, with the outlet facing downwards is positioned in the machine so that the said clip can be adapted to be operated by the said operating means of the machine.
  • the operating means may comprise a button or lever or any other suitable means.
  • the machine may be constructed along similar lines to the machine illustrated and described in said U.S. Patent No. 4,523,697 to Jeans except of course for the designing of the machine to accommodate the operation of the package as described herein.
  • the machine may comprise a carbonator as described in said Jeans Patent, which can be quick release connected and disconnected from the remainder of the machine so that it can be filled with water from -the tap and repositioned into the machine easily.
  • the package in said other aspect of the invention preferably comprise a collapsible bag which collapses progressively as the syrup is removed therefrom in the dispensing of drinks, or the bag may be provided with a loading device, such as a simple weight or springs pressing on the outside of the bag in order to maintain pressure on the syrup contained therein for the effective dispensing of the syrup from the outlet.
  • the outlet will of course be dimensioned and designed so as to give a predetermined flow, related to the flow of diluent from the machine, in order to provide a satisfactory mixture and a palatable drink.
  • the machine is provided with a carbon dioxide cylinder for carbonating the diluent
  • the carbon dioxide can be used as required in order to pressurise the chamber containing the flexible bag of the package.
  • the package may come with an outer rigid casing and the collapsible bag containing the syrup inside, the outer casing being adapted to be coupled to the supply of C0 2 gas for the pressurisation of the outside of the collapsible bag.
  • the package may simply be fittable into a chamber which, when the chamber is closed, is connected to the supply of C0 2 gas at an appropriate, regulated pressure so that the exterior thereof will be under the pressure of C0 2 gas which will force the syrup from the package when the machine is operated.
  • the present invention provides a novel dispensing machine which has a plurality of advantages namely that the syrup in being dispensed from the package does not contact the machine, and therefore hygiene problems resulting from aged syrup deposits in the machine are avoided.
  • the packages can be inserted in and removed from the machine at will in order to change flavour of the drink, and preferably will be disposable so that they are thrown away when empty.
  • the syrup and diluent are dispensed simultaneously and at a predetermined ratio to provide a satisfactory drink which does not require any additional stirring when poured in to the cap.
  • the streams of concentrate and carbonated water flow continuously whilst the movable parts are in the dispensing position.
  • the valve of the package is closed, and the valve controlling the flow of carbonated water is closed.
  • the package can be removed from the machine and replaced by another, for example containing concentrate of a different flavour.
  • the package has a rigid body, and it also includes means for allowing air to enter the package to replace concentrate which flows therefrom.
  • the present invention in yet a further aspect is concerned with the provision of an alternative form of package which is particularly adaptable to the fitting of a machine of the type set forth in said United States Patent.
  • a concentrate package comprises a collapsible bag or pouch which is integrally connected to a package valve comprising movable valve members defining a valve controlling flow of concentrate from the package, said package being for use in combination with and received in a holder having movable parts so that the movable parts drivingly engage the movable members of the package, and when the package is in the holder, movement of the said movable parts effects opening and closing of the package valve permitting concentrate to flow therefrom, the said movable parts of the holder being arranged so that when the package is operated by same to cause the concentrate to flow from the package, it flows directly from the package into free space without touching the machine, so that it can be caught in a drinking vessel in said free space, the bag or pouch of the package being adapted to collapse as the concentrate is progressively used up.
  • a loading means which is loaded onto the flexible bag in order to pressurise the concentrate therein.
  • Such loading means may comprise simply a weigh resting on the top of the flexible bag when it is in position in the machine, or a spring acting on the bag in order to create the said pressure.
  • the machine is provided with a supply of carbon dioxide gas under pressure, such gas may be used to load the exterior of the flexible bag in order to pressurise same.
  • the loading of the flexible bag is to ensure the positive discharge under pressure of the concentrate, as this will provide for dispensing of the concentrate at a substantially constant rate when the package valve is opened. If the concentrate were allowed simply to run out under gravity, then the flow rate could change between a full package and a partially filled package due to the change in concentrate head acting to force the concentrate from the package, but such an arrangement is not to be excluded from the present invention.
  • the said valve members may comprise relatively rotatable valve members, and the said movable parts of the machine may also comprise relatively rotatable machine members.
  • the valve members may comprise drive dog tabs which extend radially therefrom, which are adapted to engage in drive slots in the machine members to establish said drive connection.
  • the package may further include an outer casing of cardboard or the like, in order to protect the flexible bag during handling and transportation.
  • F ig. 25 is an exploded perspective elevation of the significant components of a package and holder combination of a beverage dispensing system according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 10 An example of a machine according to the invention as shown, the machine being shown diagrammatically.
  • the casing of the machine is indicated by numeral 10, and it contains a carbon dioxide cylinder 12 supplying pressurised gas on lines 14 and 16 which lead from the said source, the line 14 leading through a regulator valve 18 so that the pressure in output line 20 from regulator
  • the line 16 leads to a carbonator tank 22 from which carbonated water may issue through line 24 .
  • Line 24 has an on/off valve 26 controlling the flow of carbonated water from an outlet 28 located so that carbonated water issuing from the outlet 28 can be caught directly in a drinking vessel.
  • the inside of the casing has a location for a syrup package 32, and the syrup package in this example comprises an outer casing 34 and an inner flexible, collapsible bag 36 containing the syrup.
  • the bag has a flexible tube 38 which forms the outlet, and which fits in the machine between a pair of pinching members 40 and 42, the operation of which is controlled by a button 44.
  • the operator presses a button 44 which releases the pinch on tube 38, and also opens valve 26 so that water and syrup flow in predetermined portions into the cup 30 to provide the beverage.
  • the propulsion of the syrup out of the outlet 38 is assisted by the carbon dioxide gas under pressure supplied through line 20 to the interior of the casing 32, but to the exterior of the bag 36.
  • Figure 1 as will be appreciated is diagramatic, and the method of pinching the tube 38 can be any suitable as will be explained hereinafter.
  • supply outlet 24 pipe for carbonated water is shown as is the outlet 28, and it will be seen that the valve 26 is in fact made up of a sliding block 50 carrying outlet 28 and a stationary block 52 into which the line 24 leads.
  • the passage 54 in the fixed block 52 seals against the underside of block 50 by means of an O-ring seal 56 so that in the position shown in Figure 2, the passage 54 is blocked and carboned water can flow from line 24 to outlet 28.
  • the button 44 is however connected to the block 50 so that when the button 44 is pushed, the block 50 will be in a retracted position as shown in Figure 3 in which the outlet 28 is aligned with the passage 54, and carbonated water can shoot from the outlet 28 as shown.
  • the pressing of the button releases the pinch on tube 38, and the syrup can flow from the outlet 38 as shown in Figure 3, both outlets although spaced, being in position so that the syrup and water can be caught in the same drinking vessel 30.
  • the pinching members 40 and 42 in the Figures 2 and 3 embodiment are in fact bevelled faces of the movable block 50 and a co-operating block 58.
  • the package may be supplied simply as a flexible bag adapted to be fitted into the machine or the flexible bag may come with the more rigid casing 34, the casing and bag being throwaway items when the syrup in the bag has been used up.
  • the package should be capable of easy insertion into and removal from the machine. This is possible with the Figure 2 and Figure 3 arrangement, but some difficulty may be experienced in blocking off the flow of syrup through the outlet 38 when the package is being removed from the machine when it is not empty, for example when it is desired to change the flavour.
  • the machine may be arranged to operate on the pads 70 and 72 of the clip when the package is positioned in the operative position therein, so that the clip remains with the package at all times.
  • the flexible tube of the container may be designed to act as a valve which is open and closed between pinched and unpinched conditions or vice versa, and two embodiments for acheiving this are shown respectively in Figs. 17 to 20 and Figs. 21 to 24.
  • the tube When the pinching effect is removed, the tube returns by its natural resilience to the Fig. 17 position blocking further flow through the tube.
  • the tube is formed with a pair of internal shoulders 86 and 88 which make line contact across the diameter of the tube as shown in Fig. 22 thereby preventing passage of concentrate through the tube.
  • the tube is pinched in the region of the shoulders 86 and 88 however as shown in Figs. 23 and 24, the edges of the shoulders 86 and 88 which previously were straight and in contact, take up curved form creating an aperture 90 therebetween, the concentrate can flow through the tube. Again, when the pinching force is removed, the tube returns to the Fig. 21 position blocking further flow of concentrate therethrough.
  • the tube may be in normally closed position as shown in Figs. 17 and 21, it may be in normally open position, so that when it is pinched it moves to a closed position in a manner illustrated in Figs. 2 and 4.
  • Figs. 7 and 8 show an alternative mechanism for the pinching of the tube and for the coupling of the diluent to a diluent outlet.
  • the tube may be twisted and untwisted to be opened and closed or vice versa, as shown in Figs. 9 to 12.
  • the flexible body 36 is again shown as is the outlet tube 38.
  • the outlet tube 38 passes through a bore 124 in a mounting plate 126.
  • the mounting plate 126 supports by means of a flange 128 a rotary valve member 130.
  • the valve member 130 has a bore 132 registering with bore 124, and is rotatable about the central axis of the bore 132 by means of a lever 134 forming an integral part of the valve member 130, and projecting through a slot 136 in the mounting member 126.
  • Diluent is supplied through an inlet pipe 138 to an elbow passage 140 in the mounting member 26 an outlet 142 of same being surrounded by an O-ring seal 144 in order to form a liquid type seal between the face of the valve member 130 and the mounting member 126 when it is required that flow of diluent be blocked.
  • the bore 132 may have a surface defined by serrations or grooves 146, and the outer surface of the tube 138 may be similarly shaped so as to fit neatly and drivingly in the groove 132.
  • Fig. 12 is a plan view of the rotary valve member 130, in addition to the bore 132 there is a further bore 148 which is offset relative to the centre of the valve member.
  • the arrangement is that when the valve member 130 is in the position shown in Fig. 11, the tube 38 is twisted as shown in Figs. 9 and 11 thereby blocking flow of concentrate therethrough. This twist may be a permanent set twist. Additionally, the passage 140 is blocked by the member 130 blocking flow of diluent from outlet 142.
  • the valve member 130 is turned however by manipulating the arm 134 as indicated by arrow 150 in Fig. 12, the tube 38 is untwisted as shown in Fig. 10 allowing flow of concentrate therethrough and into a drinking vessel 30, and at the same time, the bore 148 is registered with the outlet 142 so that the diluent can flow through the member 130 and can be caught in the same drinking vessel.
  • the serrations 146 and the corresponding formations on the tube 38 ensure in fact that the tube 38 will be untwisted and twisted as the member 130 is rotated.
  • Figs. 13 to 15 show the package according to the invention in more detail.
  • the package is shown as having a sealed outer case 34 and the inner flexible bag 36.
  • the integral tube 38 is shown as being tucked into position inside the sealed case 34, and has a closed end 152.
  • the outer case 34 has at one end a tear strip 154 which is torn away as shown in Fig. 14 to allow the tube 38 to be pulled to the in-use position shown in Fig. 14.
  • tear strip 156 surounding the outer case and the tearing away of same as indicated in Fig. 14 allows the upper portion 34A of the case to be removed from the position covering the flexible bag 36, as indicated by arrow 158.
  • a rigid casing 158 as shown in Fig. 15 which is made up of a base plate 160 and a covering bell portion 162 which are sealingly interfitted in the region 164.
  • the bell portion 162 has a coupling 166 for the connection thereto of the C0 2 pressure gas supply whereby the interior of the bell 158 may be pressurised to pressurise the exterior of the bag 36 for the dispensing as herein described.
  • Fig. 15 also shows that in the alternative a weight 168 may be placed on top of the bag 36 for the loading of same in which case the supply of gas under pressure through connection 166 would not be required'.
  • F ig. 16 shows simply that instead of using a weight 168 or a supply of gas under pressure, a spring 170 reacting between the top end of the bag 36 and the undersurface of a cap 172 of the casing, may be utilised for the loading of the bag 36.
  • the package 110 shown is of a disposable character and comprises a body 112 and a valve arrangement 114 in the form of a cap which comprises two relatively rotatable discs 116 and 118, provided with drive tabs 120 and 122 whose function will become clear hereinafter.
  • the disc 116 is provided with an outlet aperture 124 from which syrup or concentrate contained in the body 112 can flow when the package is in the open condition as shown in Fig. 27.
  • the size of aperture 124 will be set depending upon the viscosity of the concentrate in the package.
  • the body comprises a flexible bag or pouch 126, which may be formed by synthetic plastics film material, which is integrally connected to the disc 118, and forms a closed container housing the syrup or concentrate 128.
  • the body 112 also comprises a rigidifying outer case 130 which may be of cardboard or the like. When supplied the case may be closed to protect the pouch and may require to be broken open to make the package operational.
  • disc 116 is shown as a solid disc except for the through passage 124, and is provided with a circular flange 132 which engages a circular groove 134 in the disc 118 so that the disc 116 is rotatable relative to the disc 118, but cannot be disconnected therefrom.
  • Disc 118 has an outlet aperture 136 which in the open position of the package as shown in Fig. 27 aligns with the passage 124 permitting the concentrate 128 to flow from the package as indicated, by stream.138 in Fig. 27.
  • Other forms of disc and valve arrangement can be used.
  • the top of the outer case 130 is shown as being open, and placed in the case is a weight 140 which acts on the flexible pouch or bag 128 as indicated by the arrows 142 in order to maintain a pressure on the concentrate 128 so that it will flow at a substantially constant rate stream 138 when the valve of the package is opened.
  • a holder of the machine with which the package is to be used is shown, and such holder typically will be the holder of the machine illustrated and described in the said U.S. Patent.
  • the holder shown in the drawings is diagrammatic of the holder illustrated in said U.S. Patent and comprises basically two annular plates 144 and 146.
  • the plate 146 being provided with a manipulating handle 148 so that the plate 146 can be pivoted by the handle 148 between the closed and open positions of the dispensing system.
  • the open position of the handle 148 is shown in dotted lines in Fig. 25.
  • the plate 1 4 6 has a water coupling passage 160 located as shown in Fig. 25 for aligning with the passage 15B when the dispensing system is in the operative dispensing condition shown in Fig. 27.
  • Fig. 25 is part of a machine, for example an in-home dispensing machine for use on a kitchen counter or sink, and there will be a space under the holder shown in Fig. 25 for the location of a cup 162 as shown in Fig. 27.
  • the holder shown in Fig. 25 is part of a machine, for example an in-home dispensing machine for use on a kitchen counter or sink, and there will be a space under the holder shown in Fig. 25 for the location of a cup 162 as shown in Fig. 27.
  • the plates 144 and 146 are in the position shown in Fig. 25, then the package is lowered into position as indicated by arrow 152 until the discs 116 and 118 enter the bore 150. This is the position shown in Fig. 26.
  • the streams 164 and 138 may be arranged in any particular geometric relationshsip in order to ensure best mixing of the two components of the drink, but it is preferred that they should issue from locations which are spaced so that the constituents do not in fact mix until they are in free space and/or are contained in a cup.
  • a mechanical/pneumatic system may be used in which a lever is operated by hand directly or by positioning the cup, to cause pneumatic operation of the plates; the pneumatic operation may be effected by using C0 2 gas under pressure as a supply of such gas will normally form part of the machine as described in said U.S. Patent for carbonating the water.
  • FIG. 28 to 33 in these Figures similar reference numerals to those used in Figures 25 to 27 are used, where corresponding parts are designated.
  • the flexible container body 112 is clearly shown, as are the relatively rotatable discs or components 116 and 118, with drive tabs 120 and 122, but in addition, the parts 116 and 118 have interlocking projections and recesses 116A and 118A which form a lock preventing the parts 116 and 118 from untwisting in transit, but this lock can be overcome by applying positive torque to the respective parts 116 and 118 through the tabs 120 and 122 during the use of the package in the machine.
  • the rotary member 116 similar to member 118 has an outer cylindrical wall 214 and a shorter Inner wall 216, these being connected by a disc portion 218.
  • the lower end of the tubular valve member 208 passes into the bore defined by the inner wall 216, and a flange 220 at the top end of wall 216 is sealed to a lower enlarged flange 222 at the lower end of the flexible tubular member 208.
  • Figs. 25 to 33 show basic outlines of systems, and that many modifications are possible.
  • the machine could be adapted so that a spring 170 acts between the bag 128 and a fixed part of the machine as shown in Fig. 25 or so that the supply of carbon dioxide gas under pressure at the machine, is used to pressurise a sealed chamber 180 containing the bag 128 as shown in F ig. 29 so that the pressure of the C0 2 gas acts in the bag 128 as shown by arrows 182. It is also possible to let the concentrate flow from bag 128 under gravity if required if consistency of quality of drink dispensed is not a high priority.
  • the considerable advantage of the package according to the invention is its simplicity in that the package valve components can be much simplified. Insertion and removal of the package can take place even although the contents of the package are not exhausted no air enters the package and therefore the syrup therein will have a long shelf life, and it is a simple matter to replace a package containing concentrate of one flavour with another containing concentrate of a different flavour.
  • the passages 136 and 124, the weight 140, the passages 158 and 160 will be chosen so as to give the correct proportions of water and syrup flows to ensure a palatable drink is dispensed.

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