EP1074508B1 - Compact installation for tapping beer - Google Patents

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EP1074508B1
EP1074508B1 EP00402006A EP00402006A EP1074508B1 EP 1074508 B1 EP1074508 B1 EP 1074508B1 EP 00402006 A EP00402006 A EP 00402006A EP 00402006 A EP00402006 A EP 00402006A EP 1074508 B1 EP1074508 B1 EP 1074508B1
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Réné 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
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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
    • 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
    • B67D1/06—Mountings or arrangements of dispensing apparatus in or on shop or bar counters
    • 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
    • B67D2001/0475—Type of gas or gas mixture used, other than pure CO2
    • B67D2001/0487—Mixture of gases, e.g. N2 + CO2

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  • the present invention mainly relates to a compact beer distribution system known as "on tap”, in particular to an autonomous, monobloc, self-supporting and low installation capacity, suitable for example for the use of 10 liter drums.
  • on tap a compact beer distribution system known as "on tap”
  • an autonomous, monobloc, self-supporting and low installation capacity suitable for example for the use of 10 liter drums.
  • a draft beer meets consumers' expectations if it is sparkling, served at cool temperature, without false taste and covered with a fine foam. It is known that keeping beer at consumption temperature and equilibrium pressure guarantees excellent quality.
  • One of the fundamental characteristics of beer is its strong ability to dissolve and retain carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).
  • the beer is stored at room temperature, it retains its qualities only for a limited time that one can estimate at most three days, at a temperature of 15 ° C.
  • a use intermittently harms the quality of the print, the fluidity of delivery of the liquid is not then assured and, on the other hand, the quality of the drink, the high temperature of the liquid and the large amount of foam formed making unfit for consumption at least a fraction of each first drink.
  • the pressure of carbon dioxide applied to beer requires the use of a brake compensator of beer flow to limit the speed of flow.
  • the planned optional refrigeration system only cools the keg of beer: temperature strata are created.
  • the invention proposes to ensure the refrigeration of beer kegs under gas pressure, such as dioxide carbon, as well as the entire beer distribution circuit, while optimizing its pressurization in this circuit so that it is in permanently maintained in a state of equilibrium, whatever the frequency of draw.
  • gas pressure such as dioxide carbon
  • the invention relates to an installation compact draft beer dispenser with a refrigerated compartment receiving a pressurized beer container, a suitable packaging for a gas under pressure comprising at least partially carbon dioxide, means for circulating said gas to beer packaging, a beer dispensing head comprising a pipe including a mouth delivers, on order, draft beer, and means for stopping on command beer flow, installation in which the dispensing head is refrigerated by means homogenization in temperature over at least a part close to the mouth so that the beer is kept in a balanced state by temperature and pressure on the whole circuit, the gas conditioning being produced in the form of at least one liquefied gas cartridge characterized in that it comprises means for selecting a plurality of values of temperature corresponding to a plurality of types of beers, the controller or the button of selection being placed opposite reference directly containing the indications beers to distribute.
  • the beer is in a state of natural equilibrium at constant and homogeneous temperature up to the dispensing mouthpiece, the only dispensing part disposed outside of the refrigerated compartment.
  • the beer draft is thus obtained in accordance with this state of equilibrium, and therefore under optimized conditions fluidity of flow and presentation.
  • the internal volume of the cooled compartment is calculated just larger than the bulk of the beer packaging fitted with the cooled part of the dispensing head. It is then easier to homogenize the temperature, in particular by forced circulation of air using a fan, in a small volume compartment.
  • the beer pipeline is diameter and length calculated to generate a pressure drop predetermined on a short length of pipe.
  • This length remains preferably less than 100 cm, so that each glass can be served in a reasonable time, for example of the order of 7 to 8 seconds for a 0.25l glass.
  • the installation according to the invention comprises its own refrigeration unit requiring only supply electric current sector, beer and gas conditioning under pressure being incorporated into the device.
  • the installation is thus perfectly autonomous.
  • installation by compartment according to this invention has safe and secure operation and can be used by low-skilled people, without risk of incorrect settings, incidents or accidents.
  • the installation according to the present invention comprises, on the one hand, a sufficient gas capacity, in particular of carbon dioxide to ensure the complete distribution of the contents of the packaging of the beer and, on the other hand, means of refrigerating the beer allowing its long-term storage and excellent stability bacteriological.
  • a sufficient gas capacity in particular of carbon dioxide to ensure the complete distribution of the contents of the packaging of the beer
  • means of refrigerating the beer allowing its long-term storage and excellent stability bacteriological.
  • each first drink served presents excellent organoleptic qualities and a beautiful presentation.
  • the very first third of glass of a new barrel is used to purge the head of distribution, especially the rest of the rinse water, and not all the qualities required. But once the barrel is pierced, all these qualities will be present from the first drink.
  • the installation in order to offer a distribution installation of beer with better energy efficiency, includes a small refrigerated compartment, means of homogenization the temperature in the refrigerated compartment as well as good insulation thermal.
  • the present invention also has the advantage of using standard components of the refrigeration industry and the beer, which significantly reduces its cost price.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 the same references have been used for designate the same elements.
  • an installation 1 comprising a refrigerated compartment 3 by means refrigeration unit 5, advantageously of the hermetic unit type comprising a compressor 7 of a refrigerant supplying, connected in series, a evaporator 9 arranged in compartment 3 and a heat exchanger 11 located outside the compartment.
  • Compartment 3 receives a packaging 13 of beer, in particular a metal keg for draft beer with a capacity of 10 liters of beer.
  • the barrel is connected, on the one hand by through the means 15 for lowering and / or regulating the pressure, typically a regulator, to a gas conditioning 17, typically to a cartridge of liquefied carbon dioxide.
  • the gas container 17 and the means 15 are located outside the compartment 3.
  • a cartridge of 48 grams of liquid CO 2 is used, but it could be replaced by two cartridges of 23 or three 16 gram cartridges mounted in parallel.
  • disposable cartridges after use are used.
  • the packaging 13 is connected to a head 19 of distribution of beer allowing to draw glasses of beer, comprising a pipe connecting a plunger 21 disposed in the package 13 to a mouth 23 under which there is a beer glass as well as means 25 for closing, on command, this pipe, typically a tap, allowing the flow of beer to be interrupted.
  • the channeling of the head 19 furthermore provides a pressure drop preventing too rapid flow of beer.
  • the pipe has a small internal diameter, for example between 1 mm and 10 mm, preferably between 2 mm and 4 mm, which for a given pressure drop makes it possible to limit its length.
  • This length is advantageously between 10 cm and 2 m, preferably between 20 cm and 1 m, more preferably between 30 cm and 60 cm, for example equal to 40 cm, 45 cm or 50 cm.
  • a beer cooled to 4 ° C under an equilibrium carbon dioxide pressure of 7x10 5 Pa, passing through a pipe having an internal diameter of 3 mm and a length of 45 cm, with an almost instantaneous opening means 25, a 25 cl glass of beer is drawn in 7 to 9 seconds.
  • the head 19 has a direct tap without means compensator for slowing down the flow of beer during its flow.
  • at least part of the head 19 is located in a refrigerated compartment 3 so that the head 19 is brought to the beer storage temperature typically between 0 and 8 ° C, preferably between 2 and 6 ° C, for example equal to 4 ° C.
  • the mouth 23 is advantageously located at outside compartment 3 to avoid having to access this compartment to get a glass of beer.
  • a tap handle 25 is located outside. allowing the drafting of beer without accessing compartment 3, which would cause the temperature to vary.
  • the quantity of heat transmitted to the beer is limited during the drawing of one or more glasses of beer by the part of the head 19 located in outside compartment 3 so as to limit the rise in temperature beer and therefore the increase in the amount of foam produced during beer draft.
  • the head 19 can be made of metal heat conductor, the external part being coated with insulation thermal so that, by thermal conduction, the pipe external to the compartment 3 of the head 19 is at a temperature close to of that prevailing inside compartment 3.
  • the part of the head 19 external to the compartment 3 is made of a material with a low heat capacity and / or a poor heat conductive material.
  • the means 25 inside compartment 3 the means of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or other controls being located at outside of this compartment.
  • Compartment 3 has dimensions allowing to receive a barrel, for example of 10 liters, comprising standard means 27 for interconnecting beer kegs comprising operating elements 29, a pipe 31 of beer sampling and a gas inlet pipe 33, in particular from carbon dioxide.
  • Compartment 3 includes means 35 temperature homogenization, in particular an electric fan, advantageously arranged in front of the evaporator 9, near the head of distribution 19. Under these conditions, temperature uniformity is obtained from the top of the installation, which leads to rapid maintenance and complete at uniform temperature.
  • Compartment 3 is closed by one or more doors 37 allowing access for changing the keg 13.
  • two doors 37 extend over substantially the entire height of the compartment 3 and over half its width.
  • Compartment 3 has conventional thermal insulation such as, for example, closed cell foam.
  • a compressor 7 is advantageously arranged outside compartment 3, arranged in compartment 38, by lateral example, and is connected by pipes 39 to the evaporator 9 (not shown in Figures 2 and 3) and to the heat exchanger 11.
  • the container 17 of gas advantageously a cartridge of disposable liquefied carbon dioxide after use, is connected via a regulator 15 (not shown in Figures 2 and 3) and a pipe 41 to the standard interconnection means 27.
  • a drainer 43 is arranged under the mouth 23 so as to collect any excess beer.
  • the temperature prevailing in compartment 3 is regulated with a preset thermostat corresponding to the ideal temperature of the beer making it possible to keep a barrel drilled, that is to say opened, under pressure of carbon dioxide, for example equal at 7x10 5 Pa, for a period of at least one week.
  • the pressure delivered by the gas container 17 is equal to the pressure for preserving the beer at said temperature.
  • the installation according to the present invention is connected to the electrical sector which causes the ignition of the compressor 7, with cooling of the interior of compartment 3 at the predetermined beer storage temperature.
  • a beer keg is placed at room temperature and cooling is awaited by the cooling unit 5.
  • connection means are ensured standard connection 27 on the barrel 13, then place a cartridge 17 in its receptacle.
  • Door 37 is closed.
  • the draft of the beer is perfect, without any adjustment, from the first drink.
  • the keg is empty or when the storage date of a started barrel has been exceeded, we replace the barrel with a new full barrel with interconnection of means 27 and replacement of cartridge 17 with a new cartridge.
  • the means for cooling the head of distribution and temperature homogenization can consist of any means suitable for a functional head, for example an auxiliary air source cold, thermostat, recycling by pulsed pipe, etc.
  • the installation according to this invention can be equipped with means allowing its use in self-service, such as a coin mechanism, a dispenser for glasses or goblets and the like.
  • the present invention applies mainly to industry food industry, especially in the brewery, at drinking places, restaurants, refreshments, communities and private users.

Abstract

Refrigerated housing (3) is receiving pressurized beer conditioning (13), pressurized gas conditioning containing carbon dioxide (17) and gas circulation circuit (41). The beer circuit (31) and the gas circuit (33) are both connected to the distribution head (19). Head is cooled by temperature homogenization means (35) placed close to the beer delivery opening (23).

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La présente invention se rapporte principalement à une installation compacte de distribution de bière dite « à la pression », notamment à une installation autonome, monobloc, auto-porteuse et de faible capacité, adaptée par exemple à l'utilisation de fûts de 10 litres. Une telle installation à été décrite dans le document US-A-2 774 229.The present invention mainly relates to a compact beer distribution system known as "on tap", in particular to an autonomous, monobloc, self-supporting and low installation capacity, suitable for example for the use of 10 liter drums. Such an installation has been described in document US-A-2,774,229.

Une bière à la pression répond aux attentes des consommateurs si elle est pétillante, servie à température fraíche, sans faux goût et couverte d'une mousse fine. Il est connu que la conservation de la bière à la température de consommation et à la pression d'équilibre sont les garants d'une excellente qualité. Or l'une des caractéristiques fondamentales de la bière est sa forte capacité à dissoudre et retenir le dioxyde de carbone (CO2).A draft beer meets consumers' expectations if it is sparkling, served at cool temperature, without false taste and covered with a fine foam. It is known that keeping beer at consumption temperature and equilibrium pressure guarantees excellent quality. One of the fundamental characteristics of beer is its strong ability to dissolve and retain carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).

Il est ainsi connu des installations professionnelles et semi-professionnelles de stockage et de distribution de bière sous pression de dioxyde de carbone (CO2) assurant une bonne conservation de la bière pendant une durée limitée, notamment en ce qui concerne la concentration du dioxyde de carbone dissous. Le dioxyde de carbone assure la propulsion de la bière lors de l'ouverture d'un robinet. Toutefois, pour éviter l'excès de mousse et réguler le débit, la bière lors du tirage est d'une part refroidie et, d'autre part, freinée par un tuyau de grande longueur, typiquement un serpentin plongé dans un bac d'eau froide. Le refroidissement de la conduite peut être prolongé par une canalisation dite «ligne python» assurant la circulation d'eau de refroidissement jusqu'à proximité de la tête de tirage comportant le robinet de distribution.Professional and semi-professional installations for storing and distributing beer under carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) pressure are thus known, ensuring good preservation of the beer for a limited period, in particular as regards the concentration of carbon dioxide. dissolved carbon. Carbon dioxide propels the beer when a tap is opened. However, to avoid excess foam and regulate the flow rate, the beer during the draft is firstly cooled and, secondly, braked by a very long pipe, typically a coil immersed in a water tank cold. The cooling of the pipe can be extended by a so-called “python line” pipe ensuring the circulation of cooling water up to the vicinity of the drawing head comprising the distribution valve.

Ces installations sont impropres à une utilisation intermittente ou occasionnelle qui est caractéristique d'une installation auto-porteuse.These facilities are unsuitable for intermittent use or occasional which is characteristic of a self-supporting installation.

Tout d'abord, la bière étant stockée à température ambiante, elle ne conserve ses qualités que pendant un temps limité que l'on peut estimer à trois jours au maximum, à la température de 15°C. Une utilisation intermittente nuit d'une part à la qualité du tirage, la fluidité de délivrance du liquide n'étant alors pas assurée et, d'autre part, à la qualité de la boisson, la température élevée du liquide et la forte quantité de mousse formée rendant impropre à la consommation au moins une fraction de chaque premier verre.First, the beer is stored at room temperature, it retains its qualities only for a limited time that one can estimate at most three days, at a temperature of 15 ° C. A use intermittently harms the quality of the print, the fluidity of delivery of the liquid is not then assured and, on the other hand, the quality of the drink, the high temperature of the liquid and the large amount of foam formed making unfit for consumption at least a fraction of each first drink.

Par ailleurs, lors de la mise en perce d'un nouveau fût de bière sous pression, une grande quantité de boisson est perdue correspondant au premier remplissage de la canalisation reliant le fût au robinet. De plus les installations professionnelles présentent un volume très important rendant difficile leur usage dans des locaux exigus. En outre, le prix de revient ne les rend pas accessible à des utilisations occasionnelles. La mise en oeuvre de telles installations requiert une qualification technique de l'utilisateur et nécessite un entretien, notamment un nettoyage périodique, complet et soigné.In addition, when drilling a new barrel of beer under pressure, a large amount of drink is lost corresponding to the first filling of the pipe connecting the barrel to tap. In addition, professional installations have a very large volume. important making it difficult to use them in confined spaces. In addition, the price cost does not make them accessible for occasional use. The implementation of such installations requires a technical qualification of the user and requires maintenance, in particular periodic cleaning, complete and neat.

Une installation autonome a été proposée par la société KEGGY DRINK SYSTEMS GmbH, qui commercialise un container de bière sous pression de dioxyde de carbone incorporant un réservoir à bière et un réservoir à dioxyde de carbone liquéfié. Un robinet compensateur adaptable sur cette installation permet la distribution de bière sous pression.An autonomous installation has been proposed by the company KEGGY DRINK SYSTEMS GmbH, which markets a container of beer under carbon dioxide pressure incorporating a beer tank and a liquefied carbon dioxide tank. An adaptable compensating tap on this installation allows the distribution of beer under pressure.

Dans cette installation, la pression de dioxyde de carbone appliquée à la bière nécessite l'emploi d'un compensateur de freinage d'écoulement de bière pour limiter la vitesse d'écoulement. De plus, et principalement, l'installation frigorifique optionnelle prévue ne refroidit que le fût de bière : des strates de température sont ainsi créées.In this installation, the pressure of carbon dioxide applied to beer requires the use of a brake compensator of beer flow to limit the speed of flow. In addition, and mainly, the planned optional refrigeration system only cools the keg of beer: temperature strata are created.

Il en résulte une qualité d'écoulement médiocre de la bière lors de chaque premier tirage, en particulier un bullage du liquide tiré, une qualité médiocre des premiers verres de bière présentant une mousse surabondante et une température inadaptée, et donc une perte de produit tiré, c'est-à-dire un rendement médiocre de l'installation. On retrouve les problèmes liés à une utilisation intermittente d'une installation professionnelle.This results in poor beer flow quality during each first draw, in particular a bubbling of the drawn liquid, a poor quality of first beer glasses with foam overabundant and an unsuitable temperature, and therefore a loss of drawn product, that is to say a poor performance of the installation. We find the problems related to the intermittent use of a professional installation.

C'est par conséquent un but de la présente invention d'offrir une installation compacte de distribution de bière pression qui n'entraíne aucune réduction en termes de rendement du tirage ou de qualité de la bière tirée, du premier au dernier verre, conformément aux meilleures installations professionnelles en utilisation conventionnelle.It is therefore an object of the present invention to offer a compact system for dispensing draft beer that does not entail no reduction in terms of draft yield or beer quality drawn, from the first to the last drink, in accordance with the best facilities professional in conventional use.

Pour atteindre ce but, l'invention propose d'assurer la réfrigération du fût de bière sous pression de gaz, tel que du dioxyde de carbone, ainsi que de tout le circuit de distribution de la bière, tout en optimisant sa mise sous pression dans ce circuit pour qu'elle soit en permanence maintenue en état d'équilibre, quelle que soit la fréquence de tirage.To achieve this object, the invention proposes to ensure the refrigeration of beer kegs under gas pressure, such as dioxide carbon, as well as the entire beer distribution circuit, while optimizing its pressurization in this circuit so that it is in permanently maintained in a state of equilibrium, whatever the frequency of draw.

Plus précisément, l'invention a pour objet une installation compacte de distribution de bière pression comportant un compartiment refrigéré de réception d'un conditionnement de bière sous pression, un conditionnement adapté pour un gaz sous pression comportant au moins partiellement du dioxyde de carbone, des moyens de circulation dudit gaz au conditionnement de bière, une tête de distribution de bière comprenant une canalisation dont une embouchure délivre, sur commande, la bière pression, et des moyens d'arrêt sur commande d'écoulement de bière, installation dans laquelle la tête de distribution est réfrigérée par des moyens d'homogénéisation en température sur au moins une partie proche de l'embouchure pour que la bière soit maintenue en état d'équilibre en température et pression sur tout le circuit, le conditionnement de gaz étant réalisé sous la forme d'au moins une cartouche de gaz liquéfié caracterisé en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens pour séléctionner une pluralité de valeurs de température correspondant à une pluralité de types de bières, la manette ou le bouton de sélection étant placé en vis à vis de repère comportant directement les indications des bières à distribuer.More specifically, the invention relates to an installation compact draft beer dispenser with a refrigerated compartment receiving a pressurized beer container, a suitable packaging for a gas under pressure comprising at least partially carbon dioxide, means for circulating said gas to beer packaging, a beer dispensing head comprising a pipe including a mouth delivers, on order, draft beer, and means for stopping on command beer flow, installation in which the dispensing head is refrigerated by means homogenization in temperature over at least a part close to the mouth so that the beer is kept in a balanced state by temperature and pressure on the whole circuit, the gas conditioning being produced in the form of at least one liquefied gas cartridge characterized in that it comprises means for selecting a plurality of values of temperature corresponding to a plurality of types of beers, the controller or the button of selection being placed opposite reference directly containing the indications beers to distribute.

Dans ces conditions, la bière se trouve dans un état d'équilibre naturel à température constante et homogène jusqu'à l'embouchure de distribution, seule partie de distribution disposée à l'extérieur du compartiment réfrigéré. Le tirage de la bière est ainsi obtenu conformément à cet état d'équilibre, et donc dans des conditions optimisées de fluidité d'écoulement et de présentation.Under these conditions, the beer is in a state of natural equilibrium at constant and homogeneous temperature up to the dispensing mouthpiece, the only dispensing part disposed outside of the refrigerated compartment. The beer draft is thus obtained in accordance with this state of equilibrium, and therefore under optimized conditions fluidity of flow and presentation.

Avantageusement, le volume interne du compartiment refroidi est calculé juste supérieur à l'encombrement du conditionnement de la bière muni de la partie refroidie de la tête de distribution. Il est alors plus aisé d'homogénéiser la température, notamment par circulation forcée d'air à l'aide d'un ventilateur, dans un compartiment de faible volume.Advantageously, the internal volume of the cooled compartment is calculated just larger than the bulk of the beer packaging fitted with the cooled part of the dispensing head. It is then easier to homogenize the temperature, in particular by forced circulation of air using a fan, in a small volume compartment.

En outre, de préférence, la canalisation de bière est de diamètre et longueur calculés pour engendrer une perte de charge prédéterminée sur une faible longueur de canalisation. Cette longueur reste de préférence inférieure à 100 cm, de manière à pouvoir servir chaque verre dans un temps raisonnable, par exemple de l'ordre de 7 à 8 secondes pour un verre de 0,25l.In addition, preferably, the beer pipeline is diameter and length calculated to generate a pressure drop predetermined on a short length of pipe. This length remains preferably less than 100 cm, so that each glass can be served in a reasonable time, for example of the order of 7 to 8 seconds for a 0.25l glass.

Avantageusement, l'installation selon l'invention comporte son propre groupe de réfrigération nécessitant uniquement une alimentation secteur en courant électrique, le conditionnement de bière et de gaz sous pression étant incorporé dans le dispositif. L'installation est ainsi parfaitement autonome.Advantageously, the installation according to the invention comprises its own refrigeration unit requiring only supply electric current sector, beer and gas conditioning under pressure being incorporated into the device. The installation is thus perfectly autonomous.

Selon des modes de réalisation particuliers :

  • l'installation est équipée de moyens de préréglage des paramètres de température et de pression, des moyens régulateurs de pression, tel qu'un détendeur, étant préréglés sur une valeur optimale, typiquement sur la pression d'équilibre de conservation de la bière à la température correspondante du thermostat du groupe de réfrigération, et un thermostat du groupe de réfrigération, de préférence indéréglable, et préréglé à la température optimale de fonctionnement pour un type de bière donné équipant le compartiment réfrigéré ;
  • des moyens permettent de sélectionner une pluralité de valeurs de température correspondant à une pluralité de types de bières, la manette ou le bouton de sélection pouvant être placé en vis à vis de repère comportant directement les indications des bières à distribuer ;
  • la nature du gaz est adaptée à la bière à distribuer, typiquement dioxyde de carbone ou mélanges de dioxyde de carbone et d'azote ; et
  • le conditionnement de gaz a une capacité suffisante pour distribuer complètement toute la bière contenue dans le conditionnement..
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  • the installation is equipped with means for presetting the temperature and pressure parameters, pressure regulating means, such as a pressure reducer, being preset to an optimal value, typically on the equilibrium pressure for preserving the beer at the corresponding temperature of the thermostat of the refrigeration unit, and a thermostat of the refrigeration unit, preferably foolproof, and preset to the optimum operating temperature for a given type of beer equipping the refrigerated compartment;
  • means make it possible to select a plurality of temperature values corresponding to a plurality of types of beers, the joystick or the selection button being able to be placed opposite the reference directly comprising the indications of the beers to be dispensed;
  • the nature of the gas is adapted to the beer to be dispensed, typically carbon dioxide or mixtures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen; and
  • the gas packaging has sufficient capacity to completely dispense all the beer contained in the packaging.

Ainsi, l'installation par compartiment selon la présente invention présente un fonctionnement sûr et sécurisé et peut être utilisé par des personnes peu qualifiées, sans risque de mauvais réglages, d'incidents ou d'accidents.Thus, installation by compartment according to this invention has safe and secure operation and can be used by low-skilled people, without risk of incorrect settings, incidents or accidents.

De plus, l'installation selon la présente invention comporte, d'une part, une capacité de gaz notamment de dioxyde de carbone suffisante pour assurer la distribution complète du contenu du conditionnement de la bière et, d'autre part, des moyens de réfrigération de la bière permettant sa conservation pendant des longues périodes et offrent une excellente stabilité bactériologique. En particulier, chaque premier verre servi présente d'excellentes qualités organoleptiques et une belle présentation. Bien entendu, le tout premier tiers de verre d'un nouveau fût sert à purger la tête de distribution, en particulier le reste d'eau de rinçage, et ne présente pas toutes les qualités requises. Mais une fois le fût en perce, toutes ces qualités seront présentes dès le premier verre.In addition, the installation according to the present invention comprises, on the one hand, a sufficient gas capacity, in particular of carbon dioxide to ensure the complete distribution of the contents of the packaging of the beer and, on the other hand, means of refrigerating the beer allowing its long-term storage and excellent stability bacteriological. In particular, each first drink served presents excellent organoleptic qualities and a beautiful presentation. Well heard, the very first third of glass of a new barrel is used to purge the head of distribution, especially the rest of the rinse water, and not all the qualities required. But once the barrel is pierced, all these qualities will be present from the first drink.

Avantageusement, afin d'offrir une installation de distribution de bière présentant un meilleur rendement énergétique, l'installation comporte un compartiment réfrigéré de faible volume, des moyens d'homogénéisation de la température dans le compartiment réfrigéré ainsi qu'une bonne isolation thermique. Advantageously, in order to offer a distribution installation of beer with better energy efficiency, the installation includes a small refrigerated compartment, means of homogenization the temperature in the refrigerated compartment as well as good insulation thermal.

La présente invention présente également l'avantage d'utiliser des composants standards de l'industrie de la réfrigération et de l'industrie de la bière, ce qui permet de réduire sensiblement son coût de revient.The present invention also has the advantage of using standard components of the refrigeration industry and the beer, which significantly reduces its cost price.

L'invention sera mieux comprise au moyen de la description ci-après et des figures annexées, données comme des exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique d'un exemple de réalisation de l'installation selon la présente invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue partielle en perspective de l'exemple préféré de réalisation de l'installation selon la présente invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'exemple préféré de réalisation de l'installation selon la présente invention.
The invention will be better understood by means of the description below and the appended figures, given as nonlimiting examples, and in which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the installation according to the present invention;
  • Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the installation according to the present invention;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the installation according to the present invention.

Sur les figures 1 à 3, on a utilisé les mêmes références pour désigner les mêmes éléments.In FIGS. 1 to 3, the same references have been used for designate the same elements.

Sur la figure 1, on peut voir une installation 1 selon la présente invention comportant un compartiment réfrigéré 3 par des moyens de réfrigération 5, avantageusement du type unité hermétique comportant un compresseur 7 d'un fluide frigorigène alimentant, connectés en série, un évaporateur 9 disposé dans le compartiment 3 et un échangeur de chaleur 11 disposé à l'extérieur du compartiment. Le compartiment 3 reçoit un conditionnement 13 de bière notamment un fût métallique pour bière pression ayant une contenance de 10 litres de bière. Le fût est raccordé, d'une part par l'intermédiaire des moyens 15 pour abaisser et/ou réguler la pression, typiquement un détendeur, à un conditionnement 17 de gaz, typiquement à une cartouche de dioxyde de carbone liquéfié.In Figure 1, we can see an installation 1 according to the present invention comprising a refrigerated compartment 3 by means refrigeration unit 5, advantageously of the hermetic unit type comprising a compressor 7 of a refrigerant supplying, connected in series, a evaporator 9 arranged in compartment 3 and a heat exchanger 11 located outside the compartment. Compartment 3 receives a packaging 13 of beer, in particular a metal keg for draft beer with a capacity of 10 liters of beer. The barrel is connected, on the one hand by through the means 15 for lowering and / or regulating the pressure, typically a regulator, to a gas conditioning 17, typically to a cartridge of liquefied carbon dioxide.

Le contenant 17 de gaz ainsi que les moyens 15 se trouvent à l'extérieur du compartiment 3. Dans l'exemple de réalisation, une cartouche de 48 grammes de CO2 liquide est utilisée, mais elle pourrait être remplacée par deux cartouches de 23 ou trois cartouches de 16 grammes montées en parallèle. De préférence, des cartouches jetables après usage sont utilisées.The gas container 17 and the means 15 are located outside the compartment 3. In the embodiment, a cartridge of 48 grams of liquid CO 2 is used, but it could be replaced by two cartridges of 23 or three 16 gram cartridges mounted in parallel. Preferably, disposable cartridges after use are used.

D'autre part, le conditionnement 13 est relié à une tête 19 de distribution de bière permettant de tirer des verres de bière, comportant une canalisation reliant un plongeur 21 disposé dans le conditionnement 13 à une embouchure 23 sous laquelle on dispose un verre à bière ainsi que des moyens 25 de fermeture, sur commande, de cette canalisation, typiquement un robinet, permettant d'interrompre le flux de bière. La canalisation de la tête 19 assure en outre une perte de charge évitant un écoulement trop rapide de la bière.On the other hand, the packaging 13 is connected to a head 19 of distribution of beer allowing to draw glasses of beer, comprising a pipe connecting a plunger 21 disposed in the package 13 to a mouth 23 under which there is a beer glass as well as means 25 for closing, on command, this pipe, typically a tap, allowing the flow of beer to be interrupted. The channeling of the head 19 furthermore provides a pressure drop preventing too rapid flow of beer.

Avantageusement, la canalisation a un faible diamètre interne, par exemple compris entre 1 mm et 10 mm, de préférence compris entre 2 mm et 4 mm ce qui pour une perte de charge donnée permet d'en limiter la longueur. Cette longueur est avantageusement comprise entre 10 cm et 2 m, de préférence comprise entre 20 cm et 1 m de manière encore préférée comprise entre 30 cm et 60 cm, par exemple égale à 40 cm, 45 cm ou 50 cm. Par exemple, pour une bière refroidie à 4°C, sous une pression d'équilibre de dioxyde de carbone de 7x105Pa, passant par une canalisation ayant un diamètre interne de 3 mm et une longueur de 45 cm, avec une ouverture quasi instantanée des moyens 25, un verre de 25 cl de bière est tiré en 7 à 9 secondes.Advantageously, the pipe has a small internal diameter, for example between 1 mm and 10 mm, preferably between 2 mm and 4 mm, which for a given pressure drop makes it possible to limit its length. This length is advantageously between 10 cm and 2 m, preferably between 20 cm and 1 m, more preferably between 30 cm and 60 cm, for example equal to 40 cm, 45 cm or 50 cm. For example, for a beer cooled to 4 ° C, under an equilibrium carbon dioxide pressure of 7x10 5 Pa, passing through a pipe having an internal diameter of 3 mm and a length of 45 cm, with an almost instantaneous opening means 25, a 25 cl glass of beer is drawn in 7 to 9 seconds.

La tête 19 comporte un robinet direct sans moyen compensateur de ralentissement du flux de bière lors de son écoulement. Avantageusement, au moins une partie de la tête 19 est située dans un compartiment réfrigéré 3 de manière à ce que la tête 19 soit portée à la température de conservation de la bière typiquement comprise entre 0 et 8°C, de préférence comprise entre 2 et 6°C, par exemple égale à 4°C. Toutefois, il est bien entendu que l'embouchure 23 est avantageusement située à l'extérieur du compartiment 3 pour éviter d'avoir à accéder à ce compartiment pour tirer un verre de bière.The head 19 has a direct tap without means compensator for slowing down the flow of beer during its flow. Advantageously, at least part of the head 19 is located in a refrigerated compartment 3 so that the head 19 is brought to the beer storage temperature typically between 0 and 8 ° C, preferably between 2 and 6 ° C, for example equal to 4 ° C. However, it it is understood that the mouth 23 is advantageously located at outside compartment 3 to avoid having to access this compartment to get a glass of beer.

De même, une manette du robinet 25 se trouve à l'extérieur permettant la manoeuvre de tirage de bière sans accéder au compartiment 3, ce qui aurait pour conséquence d'en faire varier la température. Avantageusement, on limite la quantité de chaleur transmise à la bière lors du tirage d'un ou de plusieurs verres de bière par la partie de la tête 19 située en dehors du compartiment 3 de manière à limiter l'élévation de la température de la bière et par suite l'augmentation de la quantité de mousse produite lors du tirage de la bière. Par exemple, la tête 19 peut être réalisée en métal conducteur de chaleur, la partie externe étant revêtue d'une isolation thermique de manière à ce que, par conduction thermique, la canalisation externe au compartiment 3 de la tête 19 se trouve à une température proche de celle régnant à l'intérieur du compartiment 3.Likewise, a tap handle 25 is located outside. allowing the drafting of beer without accessing compartment 3, which would cause the temperature to vary. Advantageously, the quantity of heat transmitted to the beer is limited during the drawing of one or more glasses of beer by the part of the head 19 located in outside compartment 3 so as to limit the rise in temperature beer and therefore the increase in the amount of foam produced during beer draft. For example, the head 19 can be made of metal heat conductor, the external part being coated with insulation thermal so that, by thermal conduction, the pipe external to the compartment 3 of the head 19 is at a temperature close to of that prevailing inside compartment 3.

En variante, la partie de la tête 19 externe au compartiment 3 est réalisée en un matériau ayant une faible capacité calorifique et/ou en un matériau mauvais conducteur de chaleur. De même, il est possible de disposer les moyens 25 à l'intérieur du compartiment 3, les moyens de commande mécaniques, hydrauliques, électriques ou autres étant situés à l'extérieur de ce compartiment.As a variant, the part of the head 19 external to the compartment 3 is made of a material with a low heat capacity and / or a poor heat conductive material. Likewise, it is possible to arrange the means 25 inside compartment 3, the means of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or other controls being located at outside of this compartment.

Sur les figures 2 et 3, on peut voir l'exemple préféré de réalisation d'une installation 1 selon la présente invention. Le compartiment 3 a des dimensions permettant de recevoir un fût, par exemple de 10 litres, comportant des moyens 27 d'interconnexion standards de fût de bière comportant des organes de manoeuvre 29, une canalisation 31 de prélèvement de bière et une canalisation 33 d'arrivée de gaz, notamment de dioxyde de carbone. La tête 19, par exemple une tête standard, ou avantageusement une tête dont les éléments dépassant le compartiment 3 minimisent le réchauffement de la bière, est adaptée sur les moyens d'interconnexion standard 27.In Figures 2 and 3, we can see the preferred example of realization of an installation 1 according to the present invention. Compartment 3 has dimensions allowing to receive a barrel, for example of 10 liters, comprising standard means 27 for interconnecting beer kegs comprising operating elements 29, a pipe 31 of beer sampling and a gas inlet pipe 33, in particular from carbon dioxide. The head 19, for example a standard head, or advantageously a head whose elements protruding from compartment 3 minimize the warming of the beer, is suitable for the means standard interconnection 27.

Au moins l'embouchure 23 et les moyens de commande des moyens d'arrêt 27, notamment une manette, dépassent avantageusement du compartiment 3. Le compartiment 3 comporte des moyens 35 d'homogénéisation de la température, notamment un ventilateur électrique, avantageusement disposé devant l'évaporateur 9, près de la tête de distribution 19. Dans ces conditions, une uniformisation en température est obtenue à partir du haut de l'installation, ce qui conduit à un maintien rapide et complet en température homogène.At least the mouth 23 and the means for controlling the stop means 27, in particular a lever, advantageously extend beyond compartment 3. Compartment 3 includes means 35 temperature homogenization, in particular an electric fan, advantageously arranged in front of the evaporator 9, near the head of distribution 19. Under these conditions, temperature uniformity is obtained from the top of the installation, which leads to rapid maintenance and complete at uniform temperature.

Le compartiment 3 est fermée par une ou plusieurs portes 37 permettant l'accès pour le changement du fût de bière 13. Dans l'exemple illustré, deux portes 37 s'étendent sur sensiblement toute la hauteur du compartiment 3 et sur la moitié de sa largeur. Le compartiment 3 comporte une isolation thermique classique telles que, par exemple des panneaux de mousse à cellules fermées. Un compresseur 7 est avantageusement disposé à l'extérieur du compartiment 3, disposé dans un compartiment 38, par exemple latéral, et est relié par des canalisations 39 à l'évaporateur 9 (non représenté sur les figures 2 et 3) et à l'échangeur de chaleur 11.Compartment 3 is closed by one or more doors 37 allowing access for changing the keg 13. In the example illustrated, two doors 37 extend over substantially the entire height of the compartment 3 and over half its width. Compartment 3 has conventional thermal insulation such as, for example, closed cell foam. A compressor 7 is advantageously arranged outside compartment 3, arranged in compartment 38, by lateral example, and is connected by pipes 39 to the evaporator 9 (not shown in Figures 2 and 3) and to the heat exchanger 11.

Le contenant 17 de gaz, avantageusement une cartouche de dioxyde de carbone liquéfié jetable après usage, est relié par l'intermédiaire d'un détendeur 15 (non représenté sur les figures 2 et 3) et d'une canalisation 41 aux moyens 27 d'interconnexion standard. Avantageusement, un égouttoir 43 est disposé sous l'embouchure 23 de manière à recueillir les éventuels excès de bière.The container 17 of gas, advantageously a cartridge of disposable liquefied carbon dioxide after use, is connected via a regulator 15 (not shown in Figures 2 and 3) and a pipe 41 to the standard interconnection means 27. Advantageously, a drainer 43 is arranged under the mouth 23 so as to collect any excess beer.

Avantageusement, la température régnant dans le compartiment 3 est régulée avec un thermostat préréglé correspondant à la température idéale de la bière permettant de conserver un fût en perce, c'est-à-dire entamé, sous pression de dioxyde de carbone, par exemple égale à 7x105Pa, pendant une période d'au moins une semaine. De même, la pression délivrée par le contenant de gaz 17 est égale à la pression de conservation de la bière à ladite température. Ainsi, un utilisateur n'a pas à régler l'installation selon la présente invention.Advantageously, the temperature prevailing in compartment 3 is regulated with a preset thermostat corresponding to the ideal temperature of the beer making it possible to keep a barrel drilled, that is to say opened, under pressure of carbon dioxide, for example equal at 7x10 5 Pa, for a period of at least one week. Likewise, the pressure delivered by the gas container 17 is equal to the pressure for preserving the beer at said temperature. Thus, a user does not have to adjust the installation according to the present invention.

Lors de son installation, après son déballage et un éventuel repos du compresseur 7, l'installation selon la présente invention est branchée sur le secteur électrique ce qui provoque la mise en marche du compresseur 7, avec refroidissement de l'intérieur du compartiment 3 à la température prédéterminée de conservation de la bière. On ouvre la porte 37. On place un fût de bière pression 13 plein, refroidi au préalable dans un réfrigérateur. En variante, on place un fût de bière à température ambiante et on attend son refroidissement par l'unité de refroidissement 5.During installation, after unpacking and any eventual rest of the compressor 7, the installation according to the present invention is connected to the electrical sector which causes the ignition of the compressor 7, with cooling of the interior of compartment 3 at the predetermined beer storage temperature. We open door 37. We place a full draft beer keg, previously cooled in a fridge. Alternatively, a beer keg is placed at room temperature and cooling is awaited by the cooling unit 5.

Dans tous les cas, on assure la connexion des moyens de connexion standard 27 sur le fût 13, puis on place une cartouche 17 dans son réceptacle. On ferme la porte 37. Lorsque la température de conservation de la bière a été atteinte, le tirage de la bière est parfait, sans aucun réglage, dès le premier verre. Lorsque le fût est vide ou lorsque la date de conservation d'un fût entamé a été dépassée, on remplace le fût par un nouveau fût plein avec interconnexion des moyens 27 et le remplacement de la cartouche 17 par une cartouche neuve.In all cases, the connection means are ensured standard connection 27 on the barrel 13, then place a cartridge 17 in its receptacle. Door 37 is closed. When the storage temperature of the beer has been reached, the draft of the beer is perfect, without any adjustment, from the first drink. When the keg is empty or when the storage date of a started barrel has been exceeded, we replace the barrel with a new full barrel with interconnection of means 27 and replacement of cartridge 17 with a new cartridge.

Il est bien entendu que la mise en oeuvre d'installations de plus grandes tailles permettant par exemple de recevoir des fûts de 25 litres et/ou de dispositif de connexion spécifique ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention.It is understood that the implementation of larger sizes allowing for example to accommodate 25 liter drums and / or specific connection device is not outside the scope of the present invention.

Par ailleurs, les moyens de refroidissement de la tête de distribution et d'homogénéisation en température peuvent être constitués par tout moyen adapté une tête fonction, par exemple une source annexe d'air froid, un thermostat, un recyclage par conduite pulsée, etc. Furthermore, the means for cooling the head of distribution and temperature homogenization can consist of any means suitable for a functional head, for example an auxiliary air source cold, thermostat, recycling by pulsed pipe, etc.

Il est bien entendu que l'installation selon la présente invention peut être équipée de moyens permettant son usage en libre service, tel qu'un monnayeur, un distributeur de verres ou de gobelets et analogues.It is understood that the installation according to this invention can be equipped with means allowing its use in self-service, such as a coin mechanism, a dispenser for glasses or goblets and the like.

La présente invention s'applique principalement à l'industrie agro-alimentaire, notamment à la brasserie, aux débits de boissons, aux restaurants, aux buvettes, aux collectivités jusqu'aux utilisateurs privés.The present invention applies mainly to industry food industry, especially in the brewery, at drinking places, restaurants, refreshments, communities and private users.

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  1. Compact installation for dispensing draught beer, comprising a refrigerated compartment (3) for receiving a pressurised beer container (13), a container adapted for a pressurised gas comprising carbon dioxide, means (41) of circulating the said gas to the beer container, a beer dispensing head (19) comprising a pipe, an outlet (23) of which delivers, on demand, the draught beer and means of stopping the flow of beer on demand, an installation in which the dispensing head (19) is refrigerated by temperature homogenisation means (35) on at least a part close to the outlet, so that the beer is maintained in a state of temperature and pressure equilibrium over the entire circuit, the gas container (17) being produced in the form of at least one cartridge of liquefied gas, characterised in that it comprises means for selecting a plurality of temperature values corresponding to a plurality of types of beer, the selection handle or knob being placed opposite marks comprising directly the information on the beers to be dispensed.
  2. Compact installation according to Claim 1, characterised in that it comprises regulating means (15) for reducing the pressure of the gas, in particular a pressure reducing valve, and means of preadjusting the temperature in the said compartment preadjusted to an optimum value.
  3. Compact installation according to Claim 2, characterised in that the pressure delivered by the means (15) for reducing the pressure of the said gas is equal to the equilibrium pressure for keeping the beer at the temperature prevailing in the refrigerated compartment (3) regulated by the said thermostat.
  4. Compact installation according to Claim 2, characterised in that it comprises a sensor connected to a thermostat disposed in the refrigerated compartment (3) which is preadjustable for the optimum temperature of keeping the beer for a given type of beer.
  5. Compact installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the means of cooling the dispensing head and of homogenising the temperature prevailing in the refrigerated compartment (3) are ventilation means (35), the internal volume of the refrigerated compartment being substantially greater than the size of the beer container provided with the cooled part of the dispensing head.
  6. Compact installation according to Claim 1, characterised in that the dispensing head (19) is a direct dispensing head without any adjustable mechanism for slowing down the flow of beer.
  7. Compact installation according to Claim 1, characterised in that the means (25) of stopping, on demand, the flow of beer comprises a tap controlled by a handle disposed outside the refrigerated enclosure (3).
  8. Compact installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises means of refrigerating the refrigerated compartment (3) comprising a hermetic unit (5) comprising a compressor (7), an evaporator (9) disposed in the refrigerated compartment (3) and a heat exchanger (11) disposed outside this refrigerated compartment (3).
  9. Compact installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the length of pipe between the outlet from the beer container (13) and the outlet (23) from the dispensing head (19) is less than 100 cm, the beer pipe having a diameter adapted to generate a predetermined pressure drop over a short length of pipe and a draught time of less than 10 seconds for a glass with a capacity of approximately 25 cl.
  10. Compact installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the nature of the gas adapted to the beer to be dispensed is composed of mixtures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen having determined proportions.
  11. Compact installation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the gas container has sufficient capacity to completely dispense all the beer contained in the container.
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