EP0400253A1 - Device for dispensing beverages - Google Patents

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EP0400253A1
EP0400253A1 EP89810406A EP89810406A EP0400253A1 EP 0400253 A1 EP0400253 A1 EP 0400253A1 EP 89810406 A EP89810406 A EP 89810406A EP 89810406 A EP89810406 A EP 89810406A EP 0400253 A1 EP0400253 A1 EP 0400253A1
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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
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0829—Keg connection means
    • B67D1/0841—Details
    • B67D1/0842—Multiple connectors, e.g. for simultaneously connecting several containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/24—Hole-piercing devices
    • B67B7/26—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts
    • B67B7/28—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts and associated with receptacle hodlers
    • 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
    • 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
    • B67D3/0029—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes provided with holders for bottles or similar containers

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  • the present invention is in the field of liquid distribution and more specifically relates to a beverage dispensing device.
  • Such devices are known for the distribution of tap water, with or without the addition of cooling or heating elements allowing the consumption of either cooled water or hot water, intended for preparing for example infusions or soups.
  • the object of the present invention is to be able to store and distribute mineral water, refreshed or heated, from a fountain in which the containers containing the mineral water are introduced closed.
  • It is characterized by the fact that it comprises a reservoir whose upper face has at least one passage comprising in its upper part means capable of piercing said closed container; and the lower face of which comprises one or two through channels connected to distribution conduits for said liquid.
  • said reservoir consists of two independent plates joined together in a sealed manner, the opposite faces of which have a recess constituting said reservoir.
  • the invention also extends to the use of a beverage dispensing device capable of dispensing a liquid previously contained in at least one closed container, characterized in that said closed container is placed in a hopper, pressure in the direction of means capable of piercing said container, so that the liquid fills a reservoir disposed below said container as well as the part of the conduits located above a tap.
  • a water distribution fountain is shown diagrammatically composed respectively of a frame 10 comprising, in its upper part, a hopper 20 for positioning the bottles 30 of mineral water.
  • the bottles 30 are arranged with the neck downwards on a piercing plate 40 secured to a sealing plate 50.
  • the means for controlling the dispensing of beverages are grouped together under reference 60 and will be detailed below.
  • the frame 10 contains two intermediate reserves 70 intended for the thermal treatment of the water distributed above a tray 80, connected by a discharge tube to a retention enclosure 90.
  • the control means 60 for the distribution of beverages comprise on the front face 11 of the frame 10 a general switch 61 of electrical supply as well as two pushers 62 and 63 for controlling solenoid valves 64 and 65 arranged along the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying the liquid to the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72.
  • the conduits 66 and 67 open into the lower part of the reserves 71 and 72, corresponding respectively to the intermediate reserves of cold and hot water of the device according to the invention.
  • These reserves 71 and 72 communicate with the outside by two swan necks 73 and 74 ensuring the distribution of the liquid on the front face 11 of the fountain according to the invention, the inner part of the conduits 73 and 74 opening into the upper part of the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72.
  • the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 are part of traditional type refrigeration and heating installations, intended to bring the liquid contained in the reserves 71 and 72 to temperatures of approximately 5 ° on the one hand, and approximately 50 to 60 ° on the other. Reserves 71 and 72 will be made of stainless steel to guarantee all the values of mineral waters.
  • the plate 80 is connected by a discharge duct 81 to the retention enclosure 90, so as to recover any unexpected overflow of liquid.
  • the enclosure 90 is also connected by a conduit 91 to a passage 41 provided in the piercing plate 40, to allow the recovery of the liquid possibly escaping from the bottles when they are opened.
  • the general dimensions of the installation are such that the pouring spouts 73 and 74, as well as the control means 60 are located facing the user.
  • the frame 10 may further include a reserve of disposable cups, as well as a recovery compartment for these, not shown in the drawing.
  • a variant of drilling plate 40 is shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively seen from above and in section. This variant is intended for a device with nine bottles 31.
  • the plate 40 has for this purpose nine openings 42 into which are inserted drilling tubes 43, of diameter less than the internal diameter of the necks 32 of the bottles, which are made of stainless steel and the upper end of which is cut into a whistle 44, as visible in FIG. 3.
  • the necks 32 of the bottles rest against bases 45.
  • the plate 40 further comprises a baffle tip 46 intended to prevent the introduction of any foreign body and to let the air pass.
  • a baffle tip 46 intended to prevent the introduction of any foreign body and to let the air pass.
  • the lower part of the plate 40 is hollowed out below the nozzle 46, precisely to allow air to escape through the nozzle when the liquid is introduced between the piercing plate 40 and the plate d sealing 50.
  • the lower level of the end piece 46 is situated above the lower level of the openings 42, for reasons given below.
  • the plate 40 is also provided, as already mentioned, with a passage 41 intended for connection to the conduit 91 and it will be noted that all the paths 47 converge towards this passage 41. It is also possible to provide, on the 'one of the faces of the plate 40, the reinforcing elements 48, shown in dashed lines in the drawing. Finally, the plate 40 has, in its lower part, a flange 49 intended to surround the sealing plate 50, which is fixed to the drilling plate by means of screws 51. A seal, not shown in the drawing, is disposed between the drilling 40 and sealing 50 plates, intended to be brought together according to the arrows F in FIG. 3.
  • the upper face of the sealing plate 50 comprises a recess 52 opening into two channels passing through 53 and 54, connected respectively to the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying the liquid to the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72.
  • the sealing plate may include reinforcements 55, intended to cooperate with the underside of the piercing plate.
  • This device being designed to receive a single bottle, of 20 liters for example, a single piercing tube 43 is disposed in the center of the plate 40, the other openings 42 receiving columns 21 for supporting the central part 22 of the hopper 20 , intended to match the shape of the bottle 33. These columns 21 thus support the conical support 22 while ensuring the tightness of the enclosure 56.
  • FIG. 4 also shows the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying liquid to the heat treatment reserves ensuring the production of cold and hot liquids as well as the solenoid valves 64 and 65 for controlling the flow rate.
  • the operation of the installation according to the invention is as follows. Or the bottles 33 or 31 are introduced into the cells of the hopper 20, the neck down. It goes without saying that the shape of the cells of the hopper 20 can be varied as a function of the shape of the bottles, which are generally of round or square section.
  • the tip 44 of the upper end of the corresponding piercing tube 43 pierces its plastic stopper and the neck 32 is lowered to the base 45 located below. From when the water can flow through the opening 42 in the intermediate reserve 56, until the water level reaches the base of the tube 43. At this time, the air does not can no longer penetrate through the baffle 46 into the bottle or bottles 30, so that the level of the bottles remains constant.
  • the installation can then be used normally, as soon as the heat treatment blocks have respectively cooled and reheated the content of the intermediate reserves 71 and 72.
  • the user wants mineral water, either cold or hot, he presents a cup in front of the pouring spout 73 or 74 and presses the pusher 62 or 63 to open the solenoid valve 64 or 65. By gravity, the cup fills, lowering the level of the block 71 or 72, which itself lowers the level of the reserve 56, in turn producing the flow of water from the bottles until the quantity is replaced. consumed.
  • the intermediate reserve 56 like the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 are inside the device described, to comply with food storage standards. To avoid conserving mineral water in an amount greater than the authorized 1.5 liters, the airtight intermediate reserve and the heat treatment reserves will be of a capacity less than this value.
  • the intermediate reserve 56 will have a capacity of 0.8 liters, while the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 will be of the order of 0.6 liters, an amount allowing it to be refrigerated or reheated within a period of time. in short.
  • the liquid mentioned is mineral water, but it is of course possible to use the fountain according to the invention for other liquids, such as fruit juice or milk.
  • beverage dispensing device described so far allows the distribution of a single liquid, but it is possible, without departing from the scope of the present invention, to provide a double device allowing at will to obtain water or milk, hot or cold.
  • bottles can be replaced by any other type of closed container, such as disposable packaging, in the form of cartons or bricks for example.

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This device is constituted by a support frame 10, comprising, in its upper portion, a hopper 20 for locating containers 30. A piercing plate 40 comprises means capable of piercing the containers so that the liquid flows into a tank 56 limited at the bottom by a plate 50 comprising traversing channels for the passage of the liquid to intermediate thermal treatment reservoirs 70. The means for controlling the dispensing of the beverage are combined together in the reference 60. The invention also extends to the use of the device. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention est du domaine de la distribution de liquides et concerne plus précisément un dispositif de débit de boissons.The present invention is in the field of liquid distribution and more specifically relates to a beverage dispensing device.

De tels dispositifs sont connus pour la dis­tribution de l'eau du robinet, avec ou sans adjonction d'éléments de refroidissement ou de réchauffement per­mettant la consommation soit d'eau rafraîchie, soit d'eau chaude, destinée à préparer par exemple des infusions ou des potages.Such devices are known for the distribution of tap water, with or without the addition of cooling or heating elements allowing the consumption of either cooled water or hot water, intended for preparing for example infusions or soups.

Le personnel des bureaux, usines, adminis­trations et collectivités locales boude de plus en plus l'eau courante au bénéfice de l'eau minérale. Il en résulte que les bureaux, les établis, les tables et autres endroits de travail sont encombrés de bouteilles, la plupart du temps ouvertes, tièdes et sans protection d'hygiène.Staff in offices, factories, administrations and local communities are increasingly turning away from running water in favor of mineral water. As a result, desks, workbenches, tables and other places of work are cluttered with bottles, most of the time open, lukewarm and without hygienic protection.

On connaît déjà, en Amérique par exemple, des fontaines de distribution d'eau minérale recevant des récipients de 20 litres, tels que décrits dans le brevet US-3.811.294. Certains de ces dispositifs comportent en outre des systèmes de refroidissement et de réchauffement du liquide, comme décrit dans le brevet US-3.698.603.There are already known, in America for example, fountains for distributing mineral water receiving 20-liter containers, as described in patent US-3,811,294. Some of these devices also include systems for cooling and heating the liquid, as described in US Pat. No. 3,698,603.

En Europe, selon certaines législations natio­nales, l'eau minérale ne doit jamais être stockée en quantité excédant 1 ou 1,5 litre.In Europe, according to certain national laws, mineral water should never be stored in quantities exceeding 1 or 1.5 liters.

Pour des raisons d'hygiène, les législations interdisent en outre la stagnation de l'eau minérale dans un récipient ou un conducteur à l'air libre, et normali­sent enfin la conservation dans des récipients métalli­ques ou plastiques en matières dites "alimentaires".For hygienic reasons, the laws also prohibit the stagnation of mineral water in a container or a conductor in the open air, and finally standardize the storage in metal or plastic containers made of so-called "food" materials.

Le but de la présente invention est de pouvoir conserver et distribuer de l'eau minérale, rafraîchie ou réchauffée, à partir d'une fontaine dans laquelles les récipients contenant l'eau minérale sont introduits fermés.The object of the present invention is to be able to store and distribute mineral water, refreshed or heated, from a fountain in which the containers containing the mineral water are introduced closed.

Elle a en conséquent pour objet un dispositif de débit de boissons apte à distribuer un liquide préa­lablement contenu dans au moins un récipient fermé.It therefore relates to a beverage dispensing device capable of dispensing a liquid previously contained in at least one closed container.

Elle est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un réservoir dont la face supérieure présente au moins un passage comportant dans sa partie supérieure des moyens aptes à percer ledit récipient fermé; et dont la face inférieure comporte un ou deux canaux traversant reliés à des conduits de distribution dudit liquide.It is characterized by the fact that it comprises a reservoir whose upper face has at least one passage comprising in its upper part means capable of piercing said closed container; and the lower face of which comprises one or two through channels connected to distribution conduits for said liquid.

Dans une forme d'exécution préférentielle, ledit réservoir est constitué par deux plaques indépen­dantes et réunies de manière étanche, dont les faces en regard présentent une creusure constituant ledit réser­voir.In a preferred embodiment, said reservoir consists of two independent plates joined together in a sealed manner, the opposite faces of which have a recess constituting said reservoir.

L'invention s'étend également à l'utilisation d'un dispositif de débit de boissons apte à distribuer un liquide préalablement contenu dans au moins un récipient fermé, caractérisée en ce que l'on dispose ledit réci­pient fermé dans une trémie, on exerce une pression en direction de moyens aptes à percer le ledit récipient, de manière à ce que le liquide remplisse un réservoir dis­posé au-dessous dudit récipient ainsi que la partie des conduits située au-dessus d'un robinet.The invention also extends to the use of a beverage dispensing device capable of dispensing a liquid previously contained in at least one closed container, characterized in that said closed container is placed in a hopper, pressure in the direction of means capable of piercing said container, so that the liquid fills a reservoir disposed below said container as well as the part of the conduits located above a tap.

Le dessin annexé représente, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, des formes d'exécution de l'objet de la présente invention.

  • La figure 1 est une vue de face d'un dispositif de débit de boissons selon l'invention, dont la partie frontale est partiellement arrachée pour laisser apparaî­tre des composants internes.
  • La figure 2 est une coupe selon II-II à la figure 1, montrant une plaque de perçage dans une pre­mière forme d'exécution.
  • La figure 3 est une coupe selon III-III à la figure 2, montrant la plaque de perçage superposée à une plaque d'étanchéité.
  • La figure 4 est une coupe correspondant à celle de la figure 3, dans une autre forme d'exécution.
The appended drawing represents, by way of nonlimiting examples, embodiments of the subject of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of a beverage dispensing device according to the invention, the front part of which is partially cut away to reveal internal components.
  • Figure 2 is a section along II-II in Figure 1, showing a piercing plate in a first embodiment.
  • Figure 3 is a section on III-III in Figure 2 showing the piercing plate superimposed on a sealing plate.
  • Figure 4 is a section corresponding to that of Figure 3, in another embodiment.

A la figure 1 on a schématisé une fontaine de distribution d'eau composée respectivement d'un bâti 10 comportant, dans sa partie supérieure, une trémie 20 de positionnement des bouteilles 30 d'eau minérale. Les bouteilles 30 sont disposées goulot vers le bas sur une plaque de perçage 40 solidaire d'une plaque d'étanchéité 50. Les moyens de commande de la distribution de bois­sons sont regroupés sous référence 60 et seront détaillés par la suite. Le bâti 10 renferme deux réserves intermé­diaires 70 destinées au traitement thermique de l'eau distribuée au-dessus d'un plateau 80, relié par un tube d'évacuation à une enceinte de rétention 90.In FIG. 1, a water distribution fountain is shown diagrammatically composed respectively of a frame 10 comprising, in its upper part, a hopper 20 for positioning the bottles 30 of mineral water. The bottles 30 are arranged with the neck downwards on a piercing plate 40 secured to a sealing plate 50. The means for controlling the dispensing of beverages are grouped together under reference 60 and will be detailed below. The frame 10 contains two intermediate reserves 70 intended for the thermal treatment of the water distributed above a tray 80, connected by a discharge tube to a retention enclosure 90.

Les moyens de commande 60 de la distribution de boissons comportent sur la face avant 11 du bâti 10 un interrupteur général 61 d'alimentation électrique ainsi que deux poussoirs 62 et 63 de commande d'électro-vannes 64 et 65 disposées le long des conduits 66 et 67 d'amenée du liquide dans les réserves de traitement thermique 71 et 72. On notera que les conduits 66 et 67 débouchent dans la partie inférieure des réserves 71 et 72, corres­pondant respectivement aux réserves intermédiaires d'eau froide et chaude du dispositif selon l'invention. Ces réserves 71 et 72 communiquent avec l'extérieur par deux cols de cygnes 73 et 74 assurant la distribution du liquide sur la face avant 11 de la fontaine selon l'invention, la partie intérieure des conduits 73 et 74 débouchant dans la partie supérieure des réserves 71 et 72 de traitement thermique.The control means 60 for the distribution of beverages comprise on the front face 11 of the frame 10 a general switch 61 of electrical supply as well as two pushers 62 and 63 for controlling solenoid valves 64 and 65 arranged along the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying the liquid to the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72. It will be noted that the conduits 66 and 67 open into the lower part of the reserves 71 and 72, corresponding respectively to the intermediate reserves of cold and hot water of the device according to the invention. These reserves 71 and 72 communicate with the outside by two swan necks 73 and 74 ensuring the distribution of the liquid on the front face 11 of the fountain according to the invention, the inner part of the conduits 73 and 74 opening into the upper part of the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72.

De manière connue de l'homme du métier, les réserves de traitement thermique 71 et 72 font partie d'installations de réfrigération et de chauffage de type traditionnel, destinées à amener le liquide contenu dans les réserves 71 et 72 à des températures d'environ 5° d'une part, et d'environ 50 à 60° d'autre part. Les réserves 71 et 72 seront réalisées en acier inoxydable pour garantir toutes les valeurs des eaux minérales.As is known to those skilled in the art, the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 are part of traditional type refrigeration and heating installations, intended to bring the liquid contained in the reserves 71 and 72 to temperatures of approximately 5 ° on the one hand, and approximately 50 to 60 ° on the other. Reserves 71 and 72 will be made of stainless steel to guarantee all the values of mineral waters.

Le plateau 80 est relié par un conduit d'éva­cuation 81 à l'enceinte de rétention 90, de manière à récupérer tout débordement inopiné de liquide. L'en­ceinte 90 est également reliée par un conduit 91 à un passage 41 prévu dans la plaque de perçage 40, pour per­mettre la récupération du liquide s'échappant éventuel­lement des bouteilles lors de leur ouverture.The plate 80 is connected by a discharge duct 81 to the retention enclosure 90, so as to recover any unexpected overflow of liquid. The enclosure 90 is also connected by a conduit 91 to a passage 41 provided in the piercing plate 40, to allow the recovery of the liquid possibly escaping from the bottles when they are opened.

Les dimensions générales de l'installation sont telles que les becs verseurs 73 et 74, de même que les moyens de commande 60 soient situés face à l'utilisateur. Le bâti 10 peut comporter en outre une réserve de gobe­lets jetables, ainsi qu'un compartiment de récupération de ceux-ci, non représentés au dessin.The general dimensions of the installation are such that the pouring spouts 73 and 74, as well as the control means 60 are located facing the user. The frame 10 may further include a reserve of disposable cups, as well as a recovery compartment for these, not shown in the drawing.

Une variante de plaque de perçage 40 est repré­sentée aux figures 2 et 3, respectivement vue de dessus et en coupe. Cette variante est destinée à un dispositif à neuf bouteilles 31. La plaque 40 comporte à cet effet neuf ouvertures 42 dans lesquelles sont insérés des tubes de perçage 43, de diamètre inférieur au diamètre interne des goulots 32 des bouteilles, qui sont réalisés en acier inoxydable et dont l'extrémité supérieure est taillée en sifflet 44, comme visible à la figure 3. Les goulots 32 des bouteilles reposent contre des socles 45.A variant of drilling plate 40 is shown in Figures 2 and 3, respectively seen from above and in section. This variant is intended for a device with nine bottles 31. The plate 40 has for this purpose nine openings 42 into which are inserted drilling tubes 43, of diameter less than the internal diameter of the necks 32 of the bottles, which are made of stainless steel and the upper end of which is cut into a whistle 44, as visible in FIG. 3. The necks 32 of the bottles rest against bases 45.

La plaque 40 comporte en outre un embout en chicane 46 destiné à empêcher l'introduction de tout corps étranger et à laisser passer l'air. On notera que la partie inférieure de la plaque 40 est creusée au des­sous de l'embout 46, justement pour permettre à l'air de s'échapper par l'embout lorsque le liquide est introduit entre la plaque de perçage 40 et la plaque d'étanchéité 50. Il est à noter que le niveau inférieur de l'embout 46 est situé au-dessus du niveau inférieur des ouvertures 42, pour des raisons données plus loin.The plate 40 further comprises a baffle tip 46 intended to prevent the introduction of any foreign body and to let the air pass. Note that the lower part of the plate 40 is hollowed out below the nozzle 46, precisely to allow air to escape through the nozzle when the liquid is introduced between the piercing plate 40 and the plate d sealing 50. It should be noted that the lower level of the end piece 46 is situated above the lower level of the openings 42, for reasons given below.

La plaque 40 est encore munie, comme on l'a déjà mentionné, d'un passage 41 destiné à la liaison au conduit 91 et on remarquera que tous les chemins 47 convergent vers ce passage 41. On peut également prévoir de disposer, sur l'une des faces de la plaque 40, des éléments de renfort 48, représentés en traitillés au dessin. Finalement la plaque 40 comporte, dans sa partie inférieure, un rebord 49 destiné à entourer la plaque d'étanchéité 50, qui est fixée à la plaque de perçage au moyens de vis 51. Un joint d'étanchéité, non représenté au dessin, est disposé entre les plaques de perçage 40 et d'étanchéité 50, destinées à être rapprochées selon les flèches F de la figure 3.The plate 40 is also provided, as already mentioned, with a passage 41 intended for connection to the conduit 91 and it will be noted that all the paths 47 converge towards this passage 41. It is also possible to provide, on the 'one of the faces of the plate 40, the reinforcing elements 48, shown in dashed lines in the drawing. Finally, the plate 40 has, in its lower part, a flange 49 intended to surround the sealing plate 50, which is fixed to the drilling plate by means of screws 51. A seal, not shown in the drawing, is disposed between the drilling 40 and sealing 50 plates, intended to be brought together according to the arrows F in FIG. 3.

La face supérieure de la plaque d'étanchéité 50 comporte une creusure 52 débouchant dans deux canaux traversant 53 et 54, reliés respectivement aux conduits 66 et 67 d'amenée du liquide dans les réserves de traite­ment thermique 71 et 72. La plaque d'étanchéité peut comporter des renforts 55, destinés à coopérer avec la face inférieure de la plaque de perçage.The upper face of the sealing plate 50 comprises a recess 52 opening into two channels passing through 53 and 54, connected respectively to the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying the liquid to the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72. The sealing plate may include reinforcements 55, intended to cooperate with the underside of the piercing plate.

Dans la variante de la figure 4, on retrouve la plaque d'étanchéité 50 et la plaque de perçage 40 décrite précédemment, représentées ici fixées l'une à l'autre. On remarquera ainsi l'enceinte 56 de liquide formée par la creusure 52 de la face supérieure de la plaque d'étanchéité et par la creusure prévue dans la partie inférieure de la plaque 40, au-dessous de l'em­bout 46.In the variant of Figure 4, there is the sealing plate 50 and the drilling plate 40 described above, shown here attached to each other. One will thus notice the enclosure 56 of liquid formed by the recess 52 on the upper face of the sealing plate and by the recess provided in the lower part of the plate 40, below the end piece 46.

Ce dispositif étant prévu pour recevoir une bouteille unique, de 20 litres par exemple, un seul tube de perçage 43 est disposé au centre de la plaque 40, les autres ouvertures 42 recevant des colonnes 21 de soutien de la partie centrale 22 de la trémie 20, desti­née à épouser la forme de la bouteille 33. Ces colonnes 21 soutiennent ainsi le support cônique 22 tout en assurant l'étanchéité de l'enceinte 56.This device being designed to receive a single bottle, of 20 liters for example, a single piercing tube 43 is disposed in the center of the plate 40, the other openings 42 receiving columns 21 for supporting the central part 22 of the hopper 20 , intended to match the shape of the bottle 33. These columns 21 thus support the conical support 22 while ensuring the tightness of the enclosure 56.

On a encore schématisé à la figure 4 les con­duits 66 et 67 d'amenée de liquide dans les réserves de traitement thermique assurant la production de liquides froid et chaud ainsi que les électro-vannes 64 et 65 de commande du débit.FIG. 4 also shows the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying liquid to the heat treatment reserves ensuring the production of cold and hot liquids as well as the solenoid valves 64 and 65 for controlling the flow rate.

Le fonctionnement de l'installation selon l'invention est le suivant. La ou les bouteilles 33 ou 31 sont introduites dans les alvéoles de la trémie 20, le goulot vers le bas. Il va sans dire que l'on peut varier la forme des alvéoles de la trémie 20 en fonction de la forme des bouteilles, qui sont généralement de section ronde ou carrée. En appuyant sur une bouteille, la pointe 44 de l'extrémité supérieure du tube de perçage 43 corres­pondant vient percer son bouchon plastique et le goulot 32 est abaissé jusqu'au socle 45 situé au-dessous. Dès lors l'eau peut s'écouler au travers de l'ouverture 42 dans la réserve intermédiaire 56, jusqu'à ce que le niveau d'eau arrive jusqu'à la base du tube 43. A ce moment là, l'air ne peut plus pénétrer par la chicane 46 dans la ou les bouteilles 30, de sorte que le niveau des bouteilles reste constant.The operation of the installation according to the invention is as follows. Or the bottles 33 or 31 are introduced into the cells of the hopper 20, the neck down. It goes without saying that the shape of the cells of the hopper 20 can be varied as a function of the shape of the bottles, which are generally of round or square section. By pressing on a bottle, the tip 44 of the upper end of the corresponding piercing tube 43 pierces its plastic stopper and the neck 32 is lowered to the base 45 located below. From when the water can flow through the opening 42 in the intermediate reserve 56, until the water level reaches the base of the tube 43. At this time, the air does not can no longer penetrate through the baffle 46 into the bottle or bottles 30, so that the level of the bottles remains constant.

Selon le débit de l'installation, on peut prévoir d'ouvrir plusieurs bouteilles simultanément. Il est à noter que ce système évite de perdre du liquide comme dans les fontaines où les bouteilles sont introdui­tes une fois décapsulées, ce qui fait perdre la valeur d'un verre ou deux, récupérée il est vrai dans la machine, mais "à l'air libre", de sorte qu'elle ne peut pas être distribuée selon les normes.Depending on the flow rate of the installation, it is possible to plan to open several bottles simultaneously. It should be noted that this system avoids losing liquid as in the fountains where the bottles are introduced once decapsulated, which makes lose the value of a glass or two, recovered it is true in the machine, but "at l 'open air', so it cannot be distributed according to standards.

A la mise en service de l'installation, seule la partie située au-dessus des électro-vannes 64,65 se remplit d'eau. En actionnant les poussoirs 62,63, on ouvre les électro-vannes 64,65 correspondantes et le liquide s'écoule par gravité le long des conduits 66,67 dans les réserves de traitement thermique 71,72, de l'air s'introduisant par la chicane 46 pour remplacer le volume d'eau tiré dans chaque bouteille. Comme les conduits 66 et 67 d'amenée du liquide débouchent dans la partie infé­rieure des réserves71 et 72 alors que la sortie d'eau se fait par les cols de cygnes 73 et 74 débouchant dans la partie supérieure des réserves, ces réserves 71 et 72 se remplissent de liquide jusqu'à ce l'eau s'échappe par le bec verseur 73 ou 74.When the installation is put into service, only the part located above the solenoid valves 64, 65 is filled with water. By actuating the pushers 62,63, the corresponding solenoid valves 64,65 are opened and the liquid flows by gravity along the conduits 66,67 into the heat treatment reserves 71,72, air being introduced. with baffle 46 to replace the volume of water drawn in each bottle. As the conduits 66 and 67 for supplying the liquid open into the lower part of the reserves 71 and 72 while the water outlet is done by the swan necks 73 and 74 opening into the upper part of the reserves, these reserves 71 and 72 fill with liquid until water escapes through the spout 73 or 74.

Dès que les poussoirs 62 ou 63 ne sont plus actionnés, la circulation de liquide est stoppée.As soon as the pushers 62 or 63 are no longer actuated, the circulation of liquid is stopped.

L'installation peut alors être utilisée normalement, dès que les blocs de traitement thermique ont respectivement refroidi et réchauffé le contenu des réserves intermédiaires 71 et 72.The installation can then be used normally, as soon as the heat treatment blocks have respectively cooled and reheated the content of the intermediate reserves 71 and 72.

Dès que l'utilisateur souhaite de l'eau minérale, soit froide, soit chaude, il présente un gobelet devant le bec verseur 73 ou 74 et appuie sur le poussoir 62 ou 63 d'ouverture de l'électro-vanne 64 ou 65. Par gravité, le gobelet se remplit, faisant baisser le niveau du bloc 71 ou 72, qui lui même fait baisser le niveau de la réserve 56, produisant à son tour l'écoule­ment de l'eau des bouteilles jusqu'à remplacement de la quantité consommée.As soon as the user wants mineral water, either cold or hot, he presents a cup in front of the pouring spout 73 or 74 and presses the pusher 62 or 63 to open the solenoid valve 64 or 65. By gravity, the cup fills, lowering the level of the block 71 or 72, which itself lowers the level of the reserve 56, in turn producing the flow of water from the bottles until the quantity is replaced. consumed.

Lorsque les bouteilles sont vides, seules les réserves des blocs 71 et 72 demeurent, et il suffit de retirer de la trémie les bouteilles vides et de les remplacer par des bouteilles pleines, comme décrit précédemment.When the bottles are empty, only the reserves of blocks 71 and 72 remain, and it suffices to remove the empty bottles from the hopper and replace them with full bottles, as described above.

On notera que la réserve intermédiaire 56 comme les réserves de traitement thermique 71 et 72 sont à l'in­térieur du dispositif décrit, pour respecter les normes de stockage alimentaire. Pour éviter de conserver de l'eau minérale en quantité supérieure au 1,5 litre auto­risé, la réserve intermédiaire étanche à l'air et les réserves de traitement thermique seront d'une contenance inférieure à cette valeur. Par exemple, la réserve intermédiaire 56 aura une contenance de 0,8 litre, tandis que les réserves de traitement thermique 71 et 72 seront de l'ordre de 0,6 litre, quantité permettant d'être réfri­gérée ou réchauffée dans un laps de temps bref.It will be noted that the intermediate reserve 56 like the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 are inside the device described, to comply with food storage standards. To avoid conserving mineral water in an amount greater than the authorized 1.5 liters, the airtight intermediate reserve and the heat treatment reserves will be of a capacity less than this value. For example, the intermediate reserve 56 will have a capacity of 0.8 liters, while the heat treatment reserves 71 and 72 will be of the order of 0.6 liters, an amount allowing it to be refrigerated or reheated within a period of time. in short.

On peut prévoir d'équiper la fontaine selon l'invention de témoins lumineux signalant la présence ou l'absence de liquide dans l'enceinte 56 et les réserves intermédiaires 71 et 72, indiquant qu'il est nécessaire de réapprovisionner en bouteilles pleines.Provision may be made to equip the fountain according to the invention with indicator lights indicating the presence or absence of liquid in the enclosure 56 and the intermediate reserves 71 and 72, indicating that it is necessary to replenish full bottles.

Dans le descriptif précédent, le liquide mentionné est de l'eau minérale, mais il est bien sûr possible d'utiliser la fontaine selon l'invention pour d'autres liquides, tels que jus de fruits ou laits.In the preceding description, the liquid mentioned is mineral water, but it is of course possible to use the fountain according to the invention for other liquids, such as fruit juice or milk.

Le dispositif de débit de boissons décrit jusqu'ici permet la distribution d'un seul liquide, mais on peut prévoir, sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention, un dispositif double permettant à volonté d'obtenir de l'eau ou du lait, chaud ou froid.The beverage dispensing device described so far allows the distribution of a single liquid, but it is possible, without departing from the scope of the present invention, to provide a double device allowing at will to obtain water or milk, hot or cold.

En variante, on peut remplacer les bouteilles par tout autre type de récipients fermés, tels des embal­lages jetables, en forme de berlingots ou de briques par exemple.As a variant, the bottles can be replaced by any other type of closed container, such as disposable packaging, in the form of cartons or bricks for example.

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1. Dispositif de débit de boissons apte à distri­buer un liquide préalablement contenu dans au moins un récipient fermé, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un réservoir (56) dont la face supérieure (40) présente au moins un passage (43) comportant dans sa partie supé­rieure des moyens (44) aptes à percer ledit récipient fermé; et dont la face inférieure (5) comporte un ou deux canaux traversant (53,54) reliés à des conduits (66,67) de distribution dudit liquide.1. Beverage dispensing device capable of dispensing a liquid previously contained in at least one closed container, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir (56), the upper face (40) of which has at least one passage (43) comprising in its upper part means (44) capable of piercing said closed container; and the lower face (5) of which has one or two through channels (53,54) connected to conduits (66,67) for distributing said liquid. 2. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir (56) est constitué par deux plaques (40 et 50) indépendantes et réunies de manière étanche, dont au moins une des faces en regard présente une creusure constituant ledit réservoir (56).2. Device for dispensing beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir (56) consists of two independent plates (40 and 50) which are joined together in leaktight manner, at least one of the opposite faces having a recess constituting said tank (56). 3. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que lesdites plaques comportent des renforts (48,55).3. Device for dispensing drinks according to claim 2, characterized in that said plates include reinforcements (48,55). 4. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la face supérieure (40) comporte une chicane (46) apte à laisser passer l'air et à empêcher l'introduction de tout corps étranger dans le réservoir (56), le niveau inférieur de ladite chicane étant situé au-dessus du niveau inférieur du ou des passages (43).4. Beverage delivery device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper face (40) comprises a baffle (46) capable of letting the air pass and preventing the introduction of any foreign body into the tank (56), the lower level of said baffle being situated above the lower level of the passage or passages (43). 5. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la face supérieure (40) comporte un passage (41) relié à un conduit (91) apte à déverser le liquide dans une enceinte de rétention (90).5. Beverage delivery device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper face (40) has a passage (41) connected to a conduit (91) capable of pouring the liquid into a retention enclosure (90) . 6. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le nombre de passage (43) correspond au nombre de récipients fermés.6. Beverage delivery device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the number of passages (43) corresponds to the number of closed containers. 7. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une trémie (20) de soutien des récipients (30) disposée dans la partie supérieure d'un bâti (10) contenant le réservoir (56).7. Beverage delivery device according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that it comprises a hopper (20) for supporting the containers (30) arranged in the upper part of a frame (10) containing the reservoir (56 ). 8. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit conduit (66,67) de distribution du liquide comporte un robinet.8. Device for dispensing drinks according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said conduit (66,67) for dispensing the liquid comprises a tap. 9. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit robinet est constitué par une électrovanne (64,65) dont l'ouverture est commandée par un poussoir (62,63) disposé sur la face avant (11) du bâti (10).9. Device for dispensing drinks according to claim 8, characterized in that said tap is constituted by a solenoid valve (64,65) whose opening is controlled by a pusher (62,63) disposed on the front face (11) of the frame (10). 10. Dispositif de débit de boissons selon la revendication 1 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit conduit (66,67) débouche à la base d'une réserve (71,72) de traitement thermique, munie dans sa partie supérieure d'un bec verseur (73,74).10. Device for dispensing drinks according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that said conduit (66,67) opens at the base of a reserve (71,72) of heat treatment, provided in its upper part with a spout (73.74). 11. Utilisation d'un dispositif de débit de boissons apte à distribuer un liquide préalablement contenu dans au moins un récipient fermé, caractérisée en ce que l'on dispose ledit récipient fermé dans une trémie (20), on exerce une pression en direction de moyens (44) aptes à percer le ledit récipient, de manière à ce que le liquide remplisse un réservoir (56) disposé au-dessous dudit récipient ainsi que la partie des conduit (66,67) située au-dessus d'un robinet.11. Use of a beverage dispensing device capable of dispensing a liquid previously contained in at least one closed container, characterized in that said closed container is placed in a hopper (20), pressure is applied in the direction of means (44) capable of piercing said container, so that the liquid fills a reservoir (56) disposed below said container as well as the part of the conduits (66,67) located above a tap. 12. Utilisation d'un dispositif selon la revendi­cation 11, caractérisée en ce que l'on commande l'ouver­ture du robinet du conduit (66,67) pour faire passer par gravité le liquide contenu dans le réservoir (56) dans la réserve de traitement thermique (71,72), ledit liquide s'écoulant ensuite par le bec verseur (73,74) dans un gobelet présenté par l'utilisateur lorsque le niveau du liquide atteint ledit bec verseur, le réservoir (56) se remplissant simultanément du liquide s'échappant du ou des récipients fermés disposés au-dessus.12. Use of a device according to claim 11, characterized in that one controls the opening of the tap of the conduit (66,67) to pass by gravity the liquid contained in the reservoir (56) in the reserve of heat treatment (71,72), said liquid then flowing through the spout (73,74) in a cup presented by the user when the level of the liquid reaches said spout, the reservoir (56) simultaneously filling with liquid escaping from the closed container (s) arranged above.
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