EP0248827A1 - Ameliorations apportees a un organe de conservation et de distribution de liquides - Google Patents

Ameliorations apportees a un organe de conservation et de distribution de liquides

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EP0248827A1
EP0248827A1 EP86906735A EP86906735A EP0248827A1 EP 0248827 A1 EP0248827 A1 EP 0248827A1 EP 86906735 A EP86906735 A EP 86906735A EP 86906735 A EP86906735 A EP 86906735A EP 0248827 A1 EP0248827 A1 EP 0248827A1
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container
body member
fluids
valve means
dispensing
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Cromwell Semple Beggs
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0055—Containers or packages provided with a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm for expelling the contents
    • 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
    • B67D3/043—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer with a closing element having a linear movement, in a direction perpendicular to the seat
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02W—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR WASTE MANAGEMENT
    • Y02W30/00—Technologies for solid waste management
    • Y02W30/50—Reuse, recycling or recovery technologies
    • Y02W30/80—Packaging reuse or recycling, e.g. of multilayer packaging

Definitions

  • the present invention relates, in general, to an improved system or means allowing for the storage and dispensing of perishable fluids, more especially liquids, activated or otherwise.
  • the invention relates more particularly, but not exclusively, to components for such a system, including:
  • the container and tap means in accordance with the present invention are both particularly suited for use with activated fluids. It should be realized, however, that the invention is not to be considered restricted to such usage.
  • milk may be stored in paper (cardboard) or other equivalent material cartons, plastics material bottles, glass bottles etc.
  • Fruit juice may be stored in paper (cardboard) or the like material cartons, plastics material bottles etc.
  • Still wines may be stored in disposable sachets or disposable bags of any given size- with such sachets or bags generally being adapted, in use, to be suitably disposed within an outer protective container, be it in the form of a cardboard carton, plastics material cooler arrangement or the like.
  • the prior are containers intended for the storage of aerated or activated liquids have been found to exhibit an extremely limited life-span or life-time in use, in that once opened their shelf-life is extremely short.
  • the prior art containers for such liquids led to significant wastage in that, if the container was not in fact emptied shortly after it was initially opened, then the contents remaining, with the passage of time, became less than satisfactory.
  • the general practice has become to.in fact "throw away" liquid not consumed within a relatively short time after the container was initially opened.
  • the present invention seeks to overcome the problems and disadvantages associated with the prior art containers of this general type and to provide, firstly, a form of container which is particularly suited for the storage of activated or carbonated liquid products, as for example beer, lemonade and sparkling wines, a container which allows substantially complete emptying therefrom of the contents, over a substantial period of time, at a substantially constant level of aeration, activation etc. for the contents.
  • the invention furthermore provides an improved and re-usable dispensing means or tap for use in conjunction with a container of the aforementioned type.
  • a container of the aforementioned type In a practical sense, however, it should be understood that any existing type of tap or dispensing means would be employable with a container in accordance with the present invention, although not with the same degree of effectiveness as with the present applicant's improved form or type of tap.
  • a container for fluids said container being adapted to receive for storage and dispensing as desired an activated fluid, said container being so constructed and arranged as to adopt a substantially parallelepipedal shape when filled with said fluid, the arrangement being such that, when in use, the container is adapted to progressively collapse upon itself with egress of contents therefrom whereby to maintain a substantially constant level or aeration or activation of said contents.
  • a dispensing means for a container for fluids more specifically for a container of the type referred to in the preceding paragraph.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view, from above, of a first embodiment of container in accordance with the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a container in accordance with the invention, showing the container in both its filled (expanded) - in phantom - and collapsed (empty or partially empty) states or conditions - in full lines.
  • Fig. 3. is a sectional view, in side elevation, of a container for storage' of activated liquids • in accordance with the invention, showing the container in its collapsed (empty or partially empty) state or condition
  • Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 1, but in edge elevation, of a container in accordance with the invention in its collapsed state or condition
  • Fig. 5 is a view of a socket, for incorporation in a container in accordance with the invention, said socket being adapted in use to co-operate with and receive a dispensing means or tap assembly;
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a tap assembly or dispensing means in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 7 is a perspective view (exploded) of a tap and cooperating socket for use with the present invention
  • Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the tap assembly or dispensing means shown in-Fig. 6;
  • Fig. 9 is an end view of the socket shown in Fig. 7;
  • Fig. 10 is an exploded, composite view of a dispensing means or tap assembly in accordance with the invention, in conjunction with a socket means for the container.
  • Fig. 1 there is illustrated therein an improved form of container or storage means for activated liquids in accordance with the invention.
  • the container storage means as illustrated preferably takes the form of a collapsible/expandable container 1, of any suitable substance.
  • the container 1 may be formed, in a blow moulding operation, of food grade polypropylene, a substance which is substantially oxygen impermeable.
  • a container 1 in accordance with the invention may be manufactured or produced from any material having suitable recovery properties, as explained hereinafter in more detail.
  • the container 1 in accordance with the present invention is created or formed using blow-moulding techniques and thus, in contrast to the prior art containers for still wines, etc., cannot be considered to constitute a bag or sachet formed as a laminate.
  • the container 1 in accordance with the invention adopts the configuration as shown in full lines in the
  • a container 1 may be filled, with both liquid and activating gas, such as carbon dioxide, using any known technique, as for example pin filling through a heat- sealable aperture .
  • the container 1 adopts the configuration shown in phantom in Fig. 2 and retains therein the prescribed mixture of liquid and activating gas.
  • the container 1 includes means 3, in the form of a socket, for the location therein or relative thereto of a suitable tap assembly or dispensing means, as for example a tap in accordance with the invention, as to be described in detail herein ⁇ after, or indeed a tap of any known type.
  • the container 1 and an associated socket for a dispensing means or tap assembly are formed in a simple blow moulding operation. Otherwise, if container and associated socket are formed separately for subsequent assembly, such an arrangement may exhibit a tendency to leakage in the area of join between socket and container.
  • a blowing mandrel and a separate filling mandrel may be provided. After forming and filling the container sealing thereof is achieved by bonding together by heat, the material making up the container being fused by heat in the vicinity of (around the edges of) the filling and blowing apertures. Once the tap assembly or dispensing means is located appropriately, actuation thereof will give rise to selected and controlled emptying of the contents of the container 1. As the volume of the contents within the container 1 is reduced, the natural recovery properties of the material making up the container 1 will result in that container 1 attempting to resume its un-expanded condition (as shown in full lines in the Fig. 2 for example) .
  • the container 1 is constructed whereby to assume, in its collapsed condition, the configuration shown in full lines in Fig. 2.
  • the container is formed with what are termed "concertina" folds 4 at the changes of direction on the four corners of the substantially parallelepipedal container.
  • This configuration allows the container 1 to itself expand or contract as desired whereby to maintain equilibrium in or of the contents of the container. In a practical sense, dependent upon parameters such as the degree of activation of the liquid and the ambient temperature. the container will expand or contract to suit.
  • the container 1 in accordance with the present inven ion being in the form of a "corrugated” and expandable container, differs from any other type of container currently in use by reason of its very configuration.
  • the present applicant's container once in its expanded and filled condition or state, will adopt a substantially parallelepipedal shape and will not be subject to unwanted "bulging" beyond such a shape, in marked contrast to the prior art configurations.
  • the advantages of this capability of assuming and retaining a substantially parallelepipedal shape, in terms of ease of storage, etc., should be self-evident.
  • the corrugations provided in the container in accordance with the present invention assist in ensuring that the liquid within the container is maintained at a substantially constant level of aeration during the lifetime of the container, effectively regardless of the actual volume of liquid within the container at any given time. In such a way, then to all intents and purposes the last drink taken from the container is as enjoyable as the first, in marked contrast to prior art containers.
  • the present invention relates, in principle, to a container of the aforementioned type.
  • a container of the aforementioned type For perhaps cosmetic and/or protective reasons it will generally be the situation that such a container is adapted to be located in any known manner within an outer protective covering, perhaps in the form of a carton or the like. The location of the container within such a carton will also give rise to a more regular shape for the overall configuration, thereby assisting in storage, cartage, etc.
  • a container for activated liquids in accordance with the present invention could be formed in a variety of sizes whereby to allow for storage of different volumes of liquid, as for example 2 litre, 4 litre etc.
  • a limit to the size and storage capacity of such containers that limit being set by parameters such as overall weight, strength of the material making up the container, etc.
  • the present invention also provides an improved,form of tap assembly or dispensing means
  • a tap assembly in accordance with the invention may take the form as illustrated, for example, in Figs. 6, 7, 8 and 10. Such a tap assembly preferably would
  • the tap assembly in accordance with the invention includes a number of blades, to be located therein during moulding of the tap body
  • blades being preferably made of metal.
  • the blades are designed to penetrate the middle part of the dispensing socket (polyethylene moulding) to be located on a container for liquids.
  • Tap assembly 10 includes a substantially cylindrical main body member 12 within which slides a valving member in the form of a piston 14.
  • Piston 14 includes a head portion 16 which is adapted to seat on a complementary-shaped valve seat 18 at the end of bore 20 of main body 12.
  • Main body 12 includes ah end "cap” means 21 adapted for connection, in any known manner, to one end thereof.
  • a central stem 22 projects from the axial centre thereof and is coupled, in any known manner, to a flap 24. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in Fig. 10 the stem 22 of piston 14 projects through the end cap 21 for operative connection to flap 24.
  • the stem 22 includes a protrusion 23a at the free end thereof adapted, in use, to be received by and co ⁇ operate with complementary-shaped lugs 25 provided internally of the flap.
  • Flap 24 is pivotally attached to main body 12, via end "cap” means 21, in any known manner and is pivoted by movement of angled tab 28 forming part of tap 24. In the embodiment of Fig. 8, such connection is achieved by hinge means 26.
  • the flap 24 includes an inwardly directed lug or protrusion 24a adapted to be received by a complementary-shaped slot or groove 21a in "cap” means 21.
  • Stem 22 is made of a flexible material in order that piston 14 will not jam when tab 28 is moved in the arrowed direction.
  • a spring 30 is located between piston 14 and flap 24.
  • the spring 30 will exhibit a minimum pressure of
  • piston 14 exposes an outlet port 34 for liquid contained in a container (not shown) .
  • piston 14 will, when tab 28 is pushed against tab 32, be moved towards the right (as viewed in Fig. 8) and outlet port 34 will be uncovered.
  • liquid may be dispensed through outlet port 34.
  • an O-ring or seal 35 may be located in a groove on either piston 14 and/or within bore 20.
  • each bayonet cam track 38 includes a lead-in section 42 and a locking section 44 substantially at right angles thereto.
  • Main body 12 includes an annular ring section 48 which forms a step for a resilient sealing means 50. Projecting from ring section 48 are a plurality of blades 52 for cutting the container. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in Fig. 6 four blades 52 will be provided, each blade being adapted to travel through an arc of 120 whereby to ensure total trepanning or cutting of wall of the socket.
  • Socket 40 has an inner recessed ledge 46 on which sealing means 50 will abut. Liquid from the container will enter socket 40 through aperture 54.
  • lugs 36 of tap 10 will be inserted in co-operating lead-in sections 42 of the bayonet cam tracks 38 of socket 40 and the tap assembly pressed inwardly. Sealing means 50 will abut inner recessed ledge 46 and be compressed to provide a leakpr ⁇ of seal. A further inward thrust will cause blades 52 to cut the container. A twist of the tap will cause lugs 36 to be moved into locking section 44 to positively secure tap 10 to socket 40. the twisting action will cause blades 52 to lengthen the cuts in the container allowing liquid to flow into socket 40. Movement of tabs 28 and 32 between thumb and forefinger will then allow the liquid contents of the container to be dispensed.
  • the principle of operation of the subject tap or dispensing means is as follows.
  • the trepanning or cutting effect of the blades 52 allows for excision from the container of a substantially circular piece thereof, thereby affording a substantially circular opening to the container.
  • the excised or cut material is then in fact held on the blades 52 against removal and an unrestricted flow of fluid from the container can thus be achieved.
  • flow of liquid occurs around the periphery of the cut circular piece or section as held on the blades 52.
  • the tap may be removed from the socket, the cut circular piece removed from the blades, and the overall tap cleaned ready for re-use.
  • the tap also includes means allowing for aeration as desired, such means being in the form of an aperture provided on the uppermost portion of the tap, the arrangement giving rise to a venturi-type effect.

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Abstract

Un récipient, destiné à la conservation et à la distribution de fluides et en particulier de liquides aérés ou activés tels que de la limonade, est conçu pour s'aplatir sur lui-même au fur et à mesure de la distribution du liquide, ledit récipient servant à maintenir un niveau d'aération sensiblement constant du contenu, de telle sorte que celui-ci soit aussi bon au début qu'à la fin, même si une durée de temps considérable s'est écoulé entre ces deux moments. Un bouchon ou un organe de distribution réutilisables, destinés à être utilisés avec ledit récipient, sont également décrits.
EP86906735A 1985-12-06 1986-11-24 Ameliorations apportees a un organe de conservation et de distribution de liquides Pending EP0248827A1 (fr)

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AU3767/85 1985-12-06
AU376785 1985-12-06
AU4323/86 1986-01-21
AU432386 1986-01-21
AU710586 1986-07-24
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