EP0928773B1 - Anordnung und Verfahren zum Aufbewahren und Verabreichen von kohlensäurehaltigen Getränken - Google Patents

Anordnung und Verfahren zum Aufbewahren und Verabreichen von kohlensäurehaltigen Getränken Download PDF

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EP0928773B1
EP0928773B1 EP19980403282 EP98403282A EP0928773B1 EP 0928773 B1 EP0928773 B1 EP 0928773B1 EP 19980403282 EP19980403282 EP 19980403282 EP 98403282 A EP98403282 A EP 98403282A EP 0928773 B1 EP0928773 B1 EP 0928773B1
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Brigitte Constant
René Feger
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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
    • B67D1/0412—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers the whole dispensing unit being fixed to the container

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  • the present invention relates mainly to a device and method for preserving and dispensing beverages carbonated, especially beer, mainly for domestic use.
  • Soft drinks especially beer, are characterized by the dissolved presence of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), the preservation of which ensures perfect quality of the soft drink during its dispensing time.
  • CO 2 carbon dioxide
  • an installation for preserving and distributing a carbonated drink, in particular beer comprising a pressurized tank containing the drink to be stored or distributed, a pressurized carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) tank, means , advantageously provided with a pressure reducer, for connecting the source of carbon dioxide to the tank of the carbonated drink under pressure and means for drawing the carbonated drink comprising a pipe whose first end plunges into the tank of carbonated drink and whose l the opposite end is connected to, or forms, the means for pouring the drink.
  • Advantageously tap-type means ensure the hermetic confinement of the carbonated drink in its tank in closed condition while allowing the flow of this drink in open condition.
  • Hermetic isolation means actuated during the opening of the beverage drawing valve isolates the reservoir of the beverage to be delivered from the source of pressurized carbon dioxide.
  • the main object of the present invention is a method for the storage and distribution of carbonated beverages, as defined in the claim 1.
  • the present invention also relates to a method characterized in that in step b) the isolation of the carbonated drink packaging from the source of CO 2 is a hermetic isolation.
  • the present invention also relates to a method characterized in that the source of CO 2 delivers, in steps a) and c), to the packaging of carbonated beverage, CO 2 under pressure to conserve the carbonated beverage contained in the packaging.
  • the present invention also relates to a method characterized in that it further comprises prior to step b) a step of cooling the soft drink packaging.
  • the present invention also relates to a method characterized in that the packaging contains beer under pressure.
  • the present invention further relates to a device for storage and distribution of carbonated beverage comprising a soft drink packaging as defined in claim 6.
  • the present invention also relates to a device characterized in that said device is autonomous and of low volume of so that it can be placed in a domestic refrigerator.
  • the present invention also relates to a device characterized in that it comprises a head capable of receiving a carbonated drink packaging, said head comprising said control drawer and its operating device. This allows to ensure almost simultaneously the isolation of the soft drink packaging from the source of CO 2 under pressure and the opening of the soft drink dispensing valve.
  • the present invention also relates to a device characterized in that the package contains beer.
  • the present invention further relates to a device one characterized in that the packaging is a bottle made of material plastic.
  • the present invention also relates to a device characterized in that it comprises a handle provided with an eccentric for actuating said maneuvering drawer, which makes it possible to ensure almost simultaneously the isolation of the packaging of carbonated drink with respect to the source of CO 2 under pressure and the opening of the fizzy drink dispensing tap.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 the same references have been used for designate the same elements.
  • a decrease in pressure compared to the pressure of conservation leads to a decrease in the concentration of carbon while an increase in pressure beyond the pressure of conservation leads to an increase in the concentration of carbon.
  • a variation of the pressure compared to the conservation pressure leads to a decrease in the organoleptic qualities of the drink.
  • step 3 advantageously performs cooling of the drink. Indeed, most carbonated drinks are consumed fresh.
  • the pressure of carbon dioxide applied in step 1 and maintained in step 3 corresponds to the storage temperature, that is to say, in most cases at the temperature obtained after cooling.
  • the carbonated drink is stored permanently under the pressure of CO 2 , advantageously under the pressure of conservation of CO 2 , with the exception of short periods of drawing or distribution.
  • a source of pressurized carbon dioxide 19 advantageously comprises a metal cartridge comprising a quantity of carbon dioxide under pressure sufficient to ensure the preservation and distribution of the carbonated drink contained in the packaging 11.
  • the cartridge 19 comprises for example 2 gr of carbon dioxide for a liter packaging or a cartridge 19 of 8 or 16 g of carbon dioxide for a packaging 11 of three liters.
  • the cartridge 19 is connected to a multifunctional tap 33 by a pressure reducer 21, advantageously adjustable in pressure, so as to be able to adapt the pressure to the temperature of conservation of the carbonated drink.
  • the multifunctional tap 33 simultaneously, or almost simultaneously, shuts off the arrival of carbon dioxide and places the reservoir 11 in communication with a pouring spout 35.
  • means not shown prevent the release of carbon dioxide in the event of separation of the head 31 from a packaging 11, for example empty.
  • the means 13 for connecting the head 31 and the container 11 comprise for example a pair of male and female threads arranged, one on the head 31, the other on the container 11, associated with a projecting element 37 ensuring the perforation of a membrane 39, advantageously metallic, ensuring that the packaging 11 is closed before the container 11 is placed on the head 31.
  • the packaging 11 is constituted for example by a plastic bottle, a metal box including tinplate or aluminum or the like.
  • the head 31 can be associated with a support not shown to increase the stability of the device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2b we can see a head 31 according to the present invention disposed on the container 11 in the closed condition in which a channel 41 of the control slide 33 ensures the communication of the outlet of the regulator 21 with a channel 43 leading towards the interior of the container 11.
  • An operating device advantageously a similar handle 45 to that fitted to professional taps with beer draft devices is provided at its lower end with an eccentric device 47 allowing during the forward rotation of the lever 45 according to arrow 49 to ensure the translation of the drawer 33 along arrow 51 so as to, on the one hand, interrupt communication between channels 41 and 43 and, on the other hand, establish the communication via a channel 53, between channel 43 and a channel 55 of the spout 35.
  • the device according to the present invention firstly provides hermetic insulation of the cartridge 19 of carbon dioxide under pressure and, substantially simultaneously opening the faucet for pouring the soft drink, including beer in a container, preferably a beer glass disposed under the spout 35.
  • the residual pressure prevailing inside the packaging 11 is sufficient to ensure the flow of beer to through channels 43, 53 and 55 with a flow rate perfectly suited to obtaining a glass of quality soft drink. That is particularly true for draft beer, for which a speed too high flow causes excessive foaming extending substantially over the entire height of the beer glass.
  • the head 31 includes means elastic return 57 bringing the drawers 33 of the open condition illustrated in figure 2c towards the closed condition illustrated in figure 2b, the drawer translating in the opposite direction to arrow 51 while the handle 45 rotates in a direction opposite to that indicated by arrow 49.
  • the packaging 11 and the head 31 according to the present invention For a household appliance, it is advantageous to be able to cooling the packaging 11 and the head 31 according to the present invention before its use and this, preferably without the implementation work of specific refrigeration means. So it is advantageous to miniaturize the head 31 according to the present invention so that this head, associated with conditioning 11, can take place in a domestic refrigerator. In the preferred version, the head assembly 31 - packaging 11 are likely to take place in a storm door a domestic refrigerator intended to receive 1.5 liter bottles or of 2 liters.
  • FIG. 3 one can see an example of installation according to the present invention comprising a keg 11 of pressurized beer, connected by a connection device 13 and a pipe 15 to a tap 17 for drawing beer.
  • a source of CO 2 under pressure in particular a disposable CO 2 cartridge or, as shown in the figure a bottle of liquid CO 2 , is connected to the barrel 11 by means of a regulator 21, a device 23 d hermetic insulation on command and a pipe 25.
  • a device not shown ensures the cooling of the barrel 11 to the consumption temperature, for example equal to 4 ° C.
  • the hermetic insulation means 23 are open so as to ensure the filling of the carbonated drink contained in the barrel 11 at pressure conservation.
  • the opening of the tap 17 causes the closing means 23 for hermetic insulation.
  • the tap 17 operates the means 23.
  • the tap 17 is a double tap, the pipe 25 passing through this tap.
  • the tap 17 sends a closing remote control signal 29 means 23. This is an electrical signal in the case where the means 23 have a solenoid valve.
  • Closing the tap 17 causes the opening of means 23.
  • a installation according to the present invention may include a loss pipe load, in particular in the case of an installation resulting from modifications to existing installations, for example by installing a solenoid valve 23 and a tap 17 ensuring the remote control.
  • the present invention applies to the appliance industry household, food and beverage industry carbonated, such as sodas, cider or the like.
  • the present invention applies mainly to industry some beer .

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  1. Verfahren zur Konservierung und zur Verteilung von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es die folgenden Schritte enthält:
    a) Verbinden der Aufbereitung (11) von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk mit einer Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 unter Druck während eines Konservierungszeitraums;
    b) Trennen der Aufbereitung (11) von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk von der Versorgungseinheit für CO2 (19) lediglich während der Entnahme von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk, die dadurch ausgeübt wird, daß man einen Hahn (17) öffnet, der mit der Aufbereitung (11) des mit Kohlensäure versetzten Getränks verbunden ist, in der Weise, daß man eine gewünschte Menge des Getränks abgibt;
    c) man schließt den Hahn (17) und verbindet die Aufbereitung (11) für mit Kohlensäure versetztes Getränk mit der Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 unter Druck während eines Konservierungszeitraums.
  2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stufe b) des Abtrennens der Aufbereitung 11 des mit Kohlensäure versetzten Getränks von der Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 eine hermetische Abtrennung ist.
  3. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 in den Stufen a) und c) an die Aufbereitung (11) für mit Kohlensäure versetztes Getränk CO2 unter Druck zur kontinuierlichen Konservierung des mit Kohlensäure versetzten Getränks in die Aufbereitung (11) liefert.
  4. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ferner vor der Stufe b) eine Kühlstufe für die Aufbereitung (11) von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk besitzt.
  5. Verfahren nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufbereitung (11) unter Druck stehendes Bier enthält.
  6. Vorrichtung zur Konservierung und Abgabe von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk, enthaltend eine Aufbereitung (11) von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk, die mit einer Versorgungseinheit (19) für unter Druck stehendes CO2 verbunden ist, einen Kanal (43) der in das Innere der Aufbereitung (11) führt, und einen Hahn (17, 53) für die Abgabe von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk an einen Auslaßkanal (5, 55),
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Abgabehahn (17, 53) einen Steuerungsschieber (33) aufweist, dessen Verschiebung durch eine Betätigungsvorrichtung (45) sichergestellt wird und in einer ersten Stellung einen Kanal (53) aufweist, der das Verbinden des Ausgangskanals (55) mit dem genannten Kanal (43) der in das Innere der Aufbereitung (11) führt, sicherstellt, was eine Abtrennung der Aufbereitung (11) für mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk von der Versorgungseinheit für CO2 unter Druck lediglich während der Öffnung des Hahns (17) für die Abgabe von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk erzeugt, und daß der Steuerungsschieber (33) in einer zweiten Betätigungsstellung einen Kanal (41) bildet, der eine Verbindung der Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 mit dem genannten Kanal (43) der in das Innere der Aufbereitung (11) führt, derart bildet, daß außerhalb des Zeitraums der Öffnung des Hahns (17) für die Abgabe von mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk die Aufbereitung (11) für mit Kohlensäure versetztem Getränk fortwährend mit der Versorgungseinheit (19) für CO2 verbunden ist.
  7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die genannte Vorrichtung unabhängig und von geringem Volumen ist, so daß sie in einem Haushaltskühlschrank Platz findet.
  8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie ein Oberteil (31) umfaßt, das eine Aufbereitung (11) für mit Kohlensäure versetztem Gas aufnehmen kann, wobei das Oberteil den Steuerungsschieber (33) und die Betätigungsvorrichtung (45) umfaßt.
  9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufbereitung (11) Bier enthält.
  10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufbereitung (11) eine Plastikflasche ist.
  11. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie einen Hebel umfaßt, der mit einem Betätigungsexzenter des Steuerungsschieber (33) zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Stellung ausgerüstet ist.
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