EP1778554A1 - Device for closing a barrel or the like - Google Patents

Device for closing a barrel or the like

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EP1778554A1
EP1778554A1 EP05789952A EP05789952A EP1778554A1 EP 1778554 A1 EP1778554 A1 EP 1778554A1 EP 05789952 A EP05789952 A EP 05789952A EP 05789952 A EP05789952 A EP 05789952A EP 1778554 A1 EP1778554 A1 EP 1778554A1
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opening
barrel
spatula
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shutter device
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Nicolas Tombu
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Tonnellerie Baron SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
    • B65D39/08—Threaded or like closure members secured by rotation; Bushes therefor
    • B65D39/082—Bung-rings and bungs for bung-holes
    • B65D39/086—Separated bung-rings made by several elements

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  • the present invention relates to a closure device for a barrel or the like.
  • This device is particularly suitable for the winemaking method called "vinification in barrels" for which the fermentation phase is carried out in a barrel.
  • barrel means any wooden container, used in particular for raising wine.
  • a barrel comprises a side wall made of staves, closed at each end by funds.
  • a barrel comprises at least one orifice, preferably two, of the order of 3 to 5 cm in diameter capable of being closed by a plug or the like.
  • the harvest In the case of winemaking in barrels, the harvest must be introduced inside the barrel for its fermentation.
  • the bottom of the barrel comprises a hatch with an opening greater than the orifice of a bung, to promote the introduction of the harvest.
  • brewing elements in the form of arms are reported at the inner wall of a bottom to ensure the brewing of the harvest during the fermentation phase.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of existing devices by proposing a new device for closing a barrel to use the same barrel for the fermentation and storage phases, ensuring excellent sealing and possibly allowing connection different accessories used during winemaking.
  • the invention relates to a closure device for a barrel or the like, said barrel comprising an opening, formed in particular at least one bottom, characterized in that it comprises on the one hand a fastening ring disposed at the periphery of the opening at the outer face of the bottom, connected to the bottom by any appropriate means, and secondly, a shutter having a first portion capable of jamming at the opening and a second portion capable of being screwed on the ring, the second part by screwing tending to reinforce the pressure force between the first part and the opening.
  • FIG. 1 is a longitudinal section of a barrel equipped with the closure device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a section of the fixed part integral with the barrel of the device of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a section of the closure device according to the invention
  • FIG. 4 is a section of the device of the invention provided with a plug
  • FIG. 5 is a section of the device of the invention provided with an adapter on which a tap can be fixed
  • FIG. 6 is a section of the device on which brewing means and an accessory such as a temperature probe are reported
  • FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the stirring means
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an element forming the stirring means
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a variant of the device of the invention equipped with a heat exchanger
  • FIG. 10 is a section of the variant of the device of the invention illustrated in FIG. 9, and
  • FIG. 11 is an elevational view of a shutter plate may be reported on the device.
  • a wooden barrel In known manner, this barrel comprises a side wall 12, barrel-shaped, consisting of staves, the ends of which are reported funds 14, said wall being surrounded by circles 16.
  • An orifice 18, closed by a bung, can be provided at the side wall.
  • the diameter of this orifice varies of the order of 3 to 5 cm so that it can not be suitable for the introduction of the harvest.
  • the barrel is not more detailed because it is within the reach of the skilled person and is not the essential element of the invention.
  • the barrel 10 comprises a closure device 20 adapted for vinification in barrels.
  • the barrel comprises at least one bottom an opening 22, preferably circular and flared outwardly of the barrel.
  • This opening has a diameter of about ten centimeters. For example, it has a diameter of 120 mm.
  • This opening must allow the passage of a conduit (shown in phantom in Figure 2) in which flows the harvest.
  • the closure device 20 comprises on the one hand a fixing ring 24 disposed at the periphery of the opening 22 at the outer face of the base 14, connected to the bottom by any appropriate means, in particular the screws symbolized by the axes 26, the inner diameter 28 of the ring 24 being threaded, and secondly, a shutter having a first portion 30 capable of jamming at the opening 22 and a second portion 32 adapted to be screwed onto the ring fixed 24, the second part 32 by tightening tending to reinforce the pressure force between the first part 30 and the opening 22.
  • immobilization means in translation, allowing a rotational movement between the first part 30 and the second part 32 provide the connection between said first and second parts.
  • a washer or circlip 34 housed on the one hand in a groove provided at the first portion 30 and on the other hand in a groove provided at the second portion 32, provides the connection between said parts 30 and 32.
  • the second part 32 comprises a shoulder 36 reinforcing the support against the first part 30.
  • the washer 34 makes it possible to manipulate only one set, the first and second parts being always linked.
  • the outer surface of the first portion 30 is slightly conical so as to cooperate with the conical opening 22. This configuration makes it possible to obtain a better seal, the surface in contact between the first part 30 and the aperture 22 being relatively large.
  • the opening 22 may comprise a silicone coating.
  • a flexible sleeve 38 of silicone is provided at the opening 22. For its maintenance, said sleeve 38 comprises at one of its ends a collar 40 capable of being disposed between the ring 24 and the wall outside of the bottom.
  • the first part 30 may be silicone.
  • the first portion 30 is in the form of a ring with an inner bore of diameter adjusted to that of the shoulder 36 of the second part.
  • the second part comprises a shoulder 42 with a thread allowing screwing on the ring 24.
  • the second portion 32 is in the form of a flange with a central orifice extended outwardly by a conduit 44 having means for securing to other elements such as a plug or an adapter for example.
  • the conduit 44 has at the outer surface of its free end a thread 46 for fixing other elements.
  • a plug 48 can be screwed to the end of the duct 44.
  • a sealing washer 50 can be inserted between the plug 48 and the end of the duct 44.
  • an adapter 52 may be screwed to the end of the conduit 44, said adapter having a different thread diameter than the conduit 44.
  • This adapter may allow the attachment of a valve 54 or a temperature sensor 56 of standardized dimensions.
  • the shutter of the invention can be produced according to conventional industrial processes (molding, machining or other) and allows to adapt various elements necessary during the vinification in barrels such as a cap to close the barrel, a temperature probe , an electrical resistance to heat and control the fermentation, a cooling system, a thermowell or a tap to extract the wine.
  • the shutter can easily separate from the barrel and clear the opening 22 to promote the introduction of the harvest or removal of the marc.
  • the shutter can be replaced by a flange without orifice capable of being screwed onto the ring or on the bottom of the barrel instead of the ring 24.
  • brewing means may be reported on the shutter, more precisely at the free end of the first portion 30 may be disposed within the barrel.
  • These stirring means comprise at least one spatula 58 disposed in the extension of the first portion 30, oriented so as to brew the harvest during the rotation of the barrel.
  • This spatula 58 has dimensions adapted to allow its introduction into the barrel via the opening 22.
  • the spatula 58 comprises a duct 60 capable of being disposed in the extension of the duct 44 when the spatula 58 is fixed on the first part 30, said duct being provided with at least one hole, and preferably of a plurality holes, to communicate the interior and the outside of the duct 60.
  • This duct 60 can accommodate a temperature probe, an electrical resistance or the like, introduced via the duct 44.
  • the stirring means comprise two plates 62, 62 'shaped so as to have an omega section, with two substantially flat parts 64 forming a spatula, and a medial portion 66, with a half-circle section, separating the plane portions 64.
  • the two plates 62, 62 are joined against each other so as to form a spatula 58 with a conduit 60 median.
  • one of the lateral edges of each plate 62, 62 ' comprises a fold 68 so as to form a groove 70 capable of receiving the flat lateral edge of the other plate 62 or 62'.
  • the plates 62, 62' comprise at one of their ends, ears 72 obtained by folding, extending perpendicularly to the plane of the spatula, at each of which is formed an orifice 74 allowing the passage of the body of a fastening screw capable of screw into a tapping provided at the level of the first part.
  • the invention makes it possible to obtain stirring means which can be easily removed, making it possible to keep the same barrel for the fermentation and storage phases in barrels.
  • FIG 9 there is shown another variant of the device of the invention equipped with means for regulating the temperature.
  • This device comprises a first part 30 which can become jammed at the opening of the barrel and a second part 32 which can be screwed onto a fixed ring, attached at the level of said opening of the barrel.
  • a washer 76 is provided capable of bearing against a collar 78 formed at the second portion 32, said washer 76 being capable of being fixed, for example by screws 80, in the first part 30.
  • the first part comprises a clearance 82 capable of housing the flange 78 so that the washer 76 is pressed against the first part 30 and a game remains to allow rotation of the second part 32 with respect to the first part 30.
  • the device of the invention comprises an exchanger 84 in the form of a tube, whose diameter and length are adjusted according to the desired exchanges.
  • the tube may have one or more windings to increase the exchange surface.
  • the exchanger advantageously comprises a grid to stir the contents of the barrel.
  • the exchanger 84 comprises an inlet 86 and an outlet 88 that can be connected to any device adapted to provide a heat transfer fluid.
  • the first part comprises two holes 90 allowing the passage of the tube of the exchanger. Sealing means are provided to ensure the seal between the first part 30 and the exchanger at the holes 90.
  • the exchanger comprises a plate 92 integral with the exchanger 84 and may be attached to the first part 30, by screws 94 for example.
  • a plate 96 is provided for closing the holes 90. As illustrated in FIG. 11, this plate 96 comprises an orifice 98 for cooperating with the bore 100 of the first part 30. This plate 96 also comprises holes 102 to allow the passage of the fasteners to connect to the first part

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Abstract

A sealing device for a barrel or the like, the barrel including an opening (22) arranged especially at the level of at least one bottom (14), characterized in that it includes, on the one hand, an attachment ring (24) located on the periphery of the opening (22) at the level of the outer surface of the bottom (24), connected to the bottom by any suitable manner, and, on the other hand, a sealing device having a first part (30) that can be wedged at the level of the opening (22) and a second part (32) that can be screwed onto the ring (24), the second part (32) as it is being screwed tending to increase the force of the pressure between the first part (30) and the opening (22).

Description

DISPOSITIF D'OBTURATION POUR UNE BARRIQUE OU ANALOGUE SHUT OFF DEVICE FOR A BARRIER OR THE LIKE
La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif d'obturation pour une barrique ou analogue. Ce dispositif est plus particulièrement adapté pour la méthode de vinification dite « vinification en barrique » pour laquelle la phase de fermentation est réalisée dans une barrique. Pour la suite, on entend par barrique tout contenant en bois, utilisé notamment pour l'élevage du vin. Selon un mode de réalisation largement répandu, une barrique comprend une paroi latérale constituée de douelles, fermée à chaque extrémité par des fonds. Une barrique comprend au moins un orifice, de préférence deux, de l'ordre de 3 à 5 cm de diamètre susceptible d'être obturé par une bonde ou analogue.The present invention relates to a closure device for a barrel or the like. This device is particularly suitable for the winemaking method called "vinification in barrels" for which the fermentation phase is carried out in a barrel. For the following, barrel means any wooden container, used in particular for raising wine. According to a widespread embodiment, a barrel comprises a side wall made of staves, closed at each end by funds. A barrel comprises at least one orifice, preferably two, of the order of 3 to 5 cm in diameter capable of being closed by a plug or the like.
Dans le cas de la vinification en barrique, la vendange doit être introduite à l'intérieur de la barrique pour sa fermentation. A cet effet, le fond de la barrique comprend une trappe avec une ouverture supérieure à l'orifice d'une bonde, pour favoriser l'introduction de la vendange. En complément, des éléments de brassage sous forme de bras sont rapportés au niveau de la paroi intérieure d'un fond pour assurer le brassage de la vendange lors de la phase de fermentation.In the case of winemaking in barrels, the harvest must be introduced inside the barrel for its fermentation. For this purpose, the bottom of the barrel comprises a hatch with an opening greater than the orifice of a bung, to promote the introduction of the harvest. In addition, brewing elements in the form of arms are reported at the inner wall of a bottom to ensure the brewing of the harvest during the fermentation phase.
Même si les dispositifs existants sont satisfaisants concernant l'introduction de la vendange et son brassage, ils ne donnent pas pleinement satisfaction car les barriques utilisées pour la fermentation ne peuvent pas être utilisées pour la conservation du vin. Ainsi, il est nécessaire de prévoir un jeu de barriques pour la fermentation et un autre pour la conservation. Une autre solution consiste à remplacer le fond équipé de la trappe et des éléments de brassage par un fond « classique » entre les phases de fermentation et de conservation. Même si une grande partie de la barrique est ainsi conservée pour la fermentation et la conservation, il est nécessaire de prévoir toutefois deux jeux de fonds de barrique. Par ailleurs, pour ce changement de fond, il est nécessaire de décercler la barrique ce qui est relativement long et coûteux. Aussi, la présente invention vise à pallier les inconvénients des dispositifs existants en proposant un nouveau dispositif d'obturation d'une barrique permettant d'utiliser la même barrique pour les phases de fermentation et de conservation, assurant une excellente étanchéité et autorisant éventuellement le raccordement de différents accessoires utilisés lors de la vinification. A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif d'obturation pour une barrique ou analogue, ladite barrique comprenant une ouverture, ménagée notamment au niveau d'au moins un fond, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend d'une part une bague de fixation disposée à la périphérie de l'ouverture au niveau de la face extérieure du fond, reliée au fond par tous moyens appropriés, et d'autre part, un obturateur comportant une première partie susceptible de se coincer au niveau de l'ouverture et une seconde partie susceptible de se visser sur la bague, la seconde partie en se vissant tendant à renforcer l'effort de pression entre la première partie et l'ouverture.Even if the existing devices are satisfactory concerning the introduction of the harvest and its brewing, they do not give full satisfaction because the barrels used for the fermentation can not be used for the conservation of the wine. Thus, it is necessary to provide one set of barrels for fermentation and another for storage. Another solution is to replace the bottom equipped with the hatch and brewing elements with a "classic" background between the fermentation and storage phases. Although a large part of the barrel is preserved for fermentation and preservation, it is necessary to provide two sets of barrel bottoms. Moreover, for this change of substance, it is necessary to decelerate the barrel which is relatively long and expensive. Also, the present invention aims to overcome the drawbacks of existing devices by proposing a new device for closing a barrel to use the same barrel for the fermentation and storage phases, ensuring excellent sealing and possibly allowing connection different accessories used during winemaking. For this purpose, the invention relates to a closure device for a barrel or the like, said barrel comprising an opening, formed in particular at least one bottom, characterized in that it comprises on the one hand a fastening ring disposed at the periphery of the opening at the outer face of the bottom, connected to the bottom by any appropriate means, and secondly, a shutter having a first portion capable of jamming at the opening and a second portion capable of being screwed on the ring, the second part by screwing tending to reinforce the pressure force between the first part and the opening.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront de la description qui va suivre de l'invention, description donnée à titre d'exemple uniquement, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :Other features and advantages will become apparent from the following description of the invention, a description given by way of example only, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une coupe longitudinale d'une barrique équipée du dispositif d'obturation selon l'invention,FIG. 1 is a longitudinal section of a barrel equipped with the closure device according to the invention,
- la figure 2 est une coupe de la partie fixe, solidaire de la barrique, du dispositif de l'invention,FIG. 2 is a section of the fixed part integral with the barrel of the device of the invention;
- la figure 3 est une coupe du dispositif d'obturation selon l'invention, - la figure 4 est une coupe du dispositif de l'invention muni d'un bouchon,FIG. 3 is a section of the closure device according to the invention, FIG. 4 is a section of the device of the invention provided with a plug,
- la figure 5 est une coupe du dispositif de l'invention muni d'un adaptateur sur lequel un robinet peut être fixé,FIG. 5 is a section of the device of the invention provided with an adapter on which a tap can be fixed,
- la figure 6 est une coupe du dispositif sur lequel sont rapportés des moyens de brassage ainsi qu'un accessoire tel qu'une sonde de température,FIG. 6 is a section of the device on which brewing means and an accessory such as a temperature probe are reported,
- la figure 7 est une vue en élévation des moyens de brassage,FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the stirring means,
- la figure 8 est une vue en perspective d'un élément formant les moyens de brassage,FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an element forming the stirring means,
- la figure 9 est une vue en perspective illustrant une variante du dispositif de l'invention équipée d'un échangeur thermique,FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a variant of the device of the invention equipped with a heat exchanger,
- la figure 10 est une coupe de la variante du dispositif de l'invention illustrée par la figure 9, etFIG. 10 is a section of the variant of the device of the invention illustrated in FIG. 9, and
- la figure 11 est une vue en élévation d'une plaque d'obturation susceptible d'être rapportée sur le dispositif. Sur la figure 1, on a représenté en 10 une barrique en bois. De manière connue, cette barrique comprend une paroi latérale 12, en forme de tonneau, constituée de douelles, aux extrémités de laquelle sont rapportés des fonds 14, ladite paroi étant ceinturée par des cercles 16. Un orifice 18, obturé par une bonde, peut être prévu au niveau de la paroi latérale. A titre indicatif, le diamètre de cet orifice varie de l'ordre de 3 à 5 cm si bien qu'il ne peut convenir à l'introduction de la vendange. La barrique n'est pas plus détaillée car elle est à la portée de l'homme du métier et ne constitue pas l'élément essentiel de l'invention. La barrique 10 comprend un dispositif d'obturation 20 adapté pour la vinification en barrique. Selon l'invention, la barrique comprend au niveau d'au moins un fond une ouverture 22, de préférence circulaire et évasée vers l'extérieur de la barrique. Cette ouverture a un diamètre de l'ordre d'une dizaine de centimètres. A titre d'exemple, elle a un diamètre de 120 mm. Cette ouverture doit permettre le passage d'un conduit (représenté en trait mixte sur la figure 2) dans lequel s'écoule la vendange.- Figure 11 is an elevational view of a shutter plate may be reported on the device. In Figure 1, there is shown in 10 a wooden barrel. In known manner, this barrel comprises a side wall 12, barrel-shaped, consisting of staves, the ends of which are reported funds 14, said wall being surrounded by circles 16. An orifice 18, closed by a bung, can be provided at the side wall. As an indication, the diameter of this orifice varies of the order of 3 to 5 cm so that it can not be suitable for the introduction of the harvest. The barrel is not more detailed because it is within the reach of the skilled person and is not the essential element of the invention. The barrel 10 comprises a closure device 20 adapted for vinification in barrels. According to the invention, the barrel comprises at least one bottom an opening 22, preferably circular and flared outwardly of the barrel. This opening has a diameter of about ten centimeters. For example, it has a diameter of 120 mm. This opening must allow the passage of a conduit (shown in phantom in Figure 2) in which flows the harvest.
Avantageusement, l'ouverture 22 est excentrée, pour des raisons qui seront détaillées ultérieurement. Le dispositif d'obturation 20 comprend d'une part une bague 24 de fixation disposée à la périphérie de l'ouverture 22 au niveau de la face extérieure du fond 14, reliée au fond par tous moyens appropriés, notamment part des vis symbolisées par les axes 26, le diamètre intérieur 28 de la bague 24 étant fileté, et d'autre part, un obturateur comportant une première partie 30 susceptible de se coincer au niveau de l'ouverture 22 et une seconde partie 32 susceptible de se visser sur la bague fixe 24, la seconde partie 32 en se vissant tendant à renforcer l'effort de pression entre la première partie 30 et l'ouverture 22. De préférence, des moyens d'immobilisation en translation, autorisant un mouvement de rotation entre la première partie 30 et la seconde partie 32, assurent la liaison entre lesdites première et seconde parties. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, une rondelle ou un circlips 34 se logeant d'une part dans une gorge prévue au niveau de la première partie 30 et d'autre part dans une gorge prévue au niveau de la seconde partie 32, assure la liaison entre lesdites parties 30 et 32.Advantageously, the opening 22 is eccentric, for reasons which will be detailed later. The closure device 20 comprises on the one hand a fixing ring 24 disposed at the periphery of the opening 22 at the outer face of the base 14, connected to the bottom by any appropriate means, in particular the screws symbolized by the axes 26, the inner diameter 28 of the ring 24 being threaded, and secondly, a shutter having a first portion 30 capable of jamming at the opening 22 and a second portion 32 adapted to be screwed onto the ring fixed 24, the second part 32 by tightening tending to reinforce the pressure force between the first part 30 and the opening 22. Preferably, immobilization means in translation, allowing a rotational movement between the first part 30 and the second part 32, provide the connection between said first and second parts. According to a preferred embodiment, a washer or circlip 34 housed on the one hand in a groove provided at the first portion 30 and on the other hand in a groove provided at the second portion 32, provides the connection between said parts 30 and 32.
Avantageusement, la seconde partie 32 comprend un épaulement 36 renforçant l'appui contre la première partie 30.Advantageously, the second part 32 comprises a shoulder 36 reinforcing the support against the first part 30.
Le fait de réaliser l'obturateur en deux parties permet d'obtenir une meilleure étanchéité car cette dernière est assurée par la première partie 30 qui ne pivote pas par rapport à l'ouverture lorsqu'on visse l'obturateur sur la bague 24 reliée à la barrique.The fact of making the shutter in two parts makes it possible to obtain a better seal because this latter is provided by the first part 30 which does not pivot with respect to the opening when the shutter is screwed onto the ring 24 connected to the barrel.
La rondelle 34 permet de ne manipuler qu'un seul ensemble, les première et seconde parties étant toujours liées. Selon un mode de réalisation, la surface extérieure de la première partie 30 est légèrement conique de façon à coopérer avec l'ouverture conique 22. Cette configuration permet d'obtenir une meilleure étanchéité, la surface en contact entre la première partie 30 et l'ouverture 22 étant relativement importante. Afin d'améliorer l'étanchéité, l'ouverture 22 peut comprendre un revêtement en silicone. Selon un mode de réalisation, une chemise souple 38 en silicone est prévue au niveau de l'ouverture 22. Pour son maintien, ladite chemise 38 comprend à une de ses extrémités une collerette 40 susceptible d'être disposée entre la bague 24 et la paroi extérieure du fond. En complément, la première partie 30 peut être en silicone.The washer 34 makes it possible to manipulate only one set, the first and second parts being always linked. According to one embodiment, the outer surface of the first portion 30 is slightly conical so as to cooperate with the conical opening 22. This configuration makes it possible to obtain a better seal, the surface in contact between the first part 30 and the aperture 22 being relatively large. In order to improve the seal, the opening 22 may comprise a silicone coating. According to one embodiment, a flexible sleeve 38 of silicone is provided at the opening 22. For its maintenance, said sleeve 38 comprises at one of its ends a collar 40 capable of being disposed between the ring 24 and the wall outside of the bottom. In addition, the first part 30 may be silicone.
Avantageusement, la première partie 30 se présente sous la forme d'une bague avec un alésage intérieur de diamètre ajusté à celui de l'épaulement 36 de la seconde partie. Selon un mode de réalisation , la seconde partie comprend un épaulement 42 avec un filetage permettant le vissage sur la bague 24.Advantageously, the first portion 30 is in the form of a ring with an inner bore of diameter adjusted to that of the shoulder 36 of the second part. According to one embodiment, the second part comprises a shoulder 42 with a thread allowing screwing on the ring 24.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la seconde partie 32 se présente sous la forme d'un flasque avec un orifice central prolongé vers l'extérieur par un conduit 44 comportant des moyens de solidarisation à d'autres éléments tels qu'un bouchon ou un adaptateur par exemple. Selon un mode de réalisation, le conduit 44 présente au niveau de la surface extérieure de son extrémité libre un filetage 46 permettant de fixer d'autres éléments.According to another characteristic of the invention, the second portion 32 is in the form of a flange with a central orifice extended outwardly by a conduit 44 having means for securing to other elements such as a plug or an adapter for example. According to one embodiment, the conduit 44 has at the outer surface of its free end a thread 46 for fixing other elements.
Comme illustré sur la figure 4, un bouchon 48 peut être vissé à l'extrémité du conduit 44. Une rondelle d'étanchéité 50 peut être intercalée entre le bouchon 48 et l'extrémité du conduit 44.As illustrated in FIG. 4, a plug 48 can be screwed to the end of the duct 44. A sealing washer 50 can be inserted between the plug 48 and the end of the duct 44.
Comme illustré sur la figure 5, un adaptateur 52 peut être vissé à l'extrémité du conduit 44, ledit adaptateur comportant un diamètre fileté différent de celui du conduit 44. Cette adaptateur peut permettre la fixation d'un robinet 54 ou d'une sonde de température 56 de dimensions standardisées.As illustrated in Figure 5, an adapter 52 may be screwed to the end of the conduit 44, said adapter having a different thread diameter than the conduit 44. This adapter may allow the attachment of a valve 54 or a temperature sensor 56 of standardized dimensions.
L'obturateur de l'invention peut être réalisé selon des procédés industriels classiques (moulage, usinage ou autre) et permet d'adapter différents éléments nécessaires lors de la vinification en barrique tels qu'un bouchon pour fermer la barrique, une sonde de température, une résistance électrique pour chauffer et contrôler la fermentation, un système de refroidissement, un doigt de gant ou un robinet pour soutirer le vin.The shutter of the invention can be produced according to conventional industrial processes (molding, machining or other) and allows to adapt various elements necessary during the vinification in barrels such as a cap to close the barrel, a temperature probe , an electrical resistance to heat and control the fermentation, a cooling system, a thermowell or a tap to extract the wine.
Par ailleurs, l'obturateur peut aisément se désolidariser de la barrique et dégager l'ouverture 22 pour favoriser l'introduction de la vendange ou le retrait du marc.Furthermore, the shutter can easily separate from the barrel and clear the opening 22 to promote the introduction of the harvest or removal of the marc.
Enfin, à la fin de la fermentation, l'obturateur peut être remplacé par un flasque sans orifice susceptible de se visser sur la bague ou sur le fond de la barrique en lieu et place de la bague 24. Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, des moyens de brassage peuvent être rapportés sur l'obturateur, plus précisément au niveau de l'extrémité libre de la première partie 30 susceptible d'être disposée à l'intérieur de la barrique.Finally, at the end of the fermentation, the shutter can be replaced by a flange without orifice capable of being screwed onto the ring or on the bottom of the barrel instead of the ring 24. According to another characteristic of the invention, brewing means may be reported on the shutter, more precisely at the free end of the first portion 30 may be disposed within the barrel.
Ces moyens de brassage comprennent au moins une spatule 58 disposée dans le prolongement de la première partie 30, orientée de manière à brasser la vendange lors de la rotation de la barrique. Cette spatule 58 a des dimensions adaptées pour permettre son introduction dans la barrique via l'ouverture 22.These stirring means comprise at least one spatula 58 disposed in the extension of the first portion 30, oriented so as to brew the harvest during the rotation of the barrel. This spatula 58 has dimensions adapted to allow its introduction into the barrel via the opening 22.
Le fait d'avoir une ouverture 22 excentrée permet d'obtenir un meilleur brassage.The fact of having an eccentric opening 22 makes it possible to obtain better mixing.
Avantageusement, la spatule 58 comprend un conduit 60 susceptible d'être disposé dans le prolongement du conduit 44 lorsque la spatule 58 est fixée sur la première partie 30, ledit conduit étant muni d'au moins un trou, et de préférence d'une pluralité de trous, permettant de faire communiquer l'intérieur et l'extérieur du conduit 60. Ce conduit 60 permet de loger une sonde de température, une résistance électrique ou autre, introduite via le conduit 44. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré et illustré par les figures 7 et 8, les moyens de brassage comprennent deux plaques 62, 62' conformées de manière à avoir une section en oméga, avec deux parties 64 sensiblement planes formant spatule, et une partie 66 médiane, avec une section en demi cercle, séparant les parties planes 64. Les deux plaques 62, 62' sont accolées l'une contre l'autre de manière à former une spatule 58 avec un conduit 60 médian. Pour assurer la liaison entre les deux plaques, un des bords latéraux de chaque plaque 62, 62' comprend un pli 68 de manière à former une rainure 70 susceptible de recevoir le bord latéral plat de l'autre plaque 62 ou 62'. Ainsi selon ce mode de réalisation, à partir de deux plaques 62 et 62' identiques, disposées tête-bêche, on obtient une spatule 58. Pour assurer la fixation de la spatule 58 sur la première partie 30, les plaques 62, 62' comprennent au niveau de l'une de leurs extrémités des oreilles 72 obtenues par pliage, s'étendant perpendiculairement au plan de la spatule, au niveau de chacune desquelles est ménagé un orifice 74 permettant le passage du corps d'une vis de fixation susceptible de se visser dans un taraudage prévu au niveau de la première partie. L'invention permet d'obtenir des moyens de brassage qui peuvent être retirés aisément, permettant de conserver la même barrique pour les phases de fermentation en barrique et de conservation.Advantageously, the spatula 58 comprises a duct 60 capable of being disposed in the extension of the duct 44 when the spatula 58 is fixed on the first part 30, said duct being provided with at least one hole, and preferably of a plurality holes, to communicate the interior and the outside of the duct 60. This duct 60 can accommodate a temperature probe, an electrical resistance or the like, introduced via the duct 44. According to a preferred embodiment and illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the stirring means comprise two plates 62, 62 'shaped so as to have an omega section, with two substantially flat parts 64 forming a spatula, and a medial portion 66, with a half-circle section, separating the plane portions 64. The two plates 62, 62 are joined against each other so as to form a spatula 58 with a conduit 60 median. To ensure the connection between the two plates, one of the lateral edges of each plate 62, 62 'comprises a fold 68 so as to form a groove 70 capable of receiving the flat lateral edge of the other plate 62 or 62'. Thus according to this embodiment, from two identical plates 62 and 62 ', arranged head to tail, there is obtained a spatula 58. To ensure the attachment of the spatula 58 to the first portion 30, the plates 62, 62' comprise at one of their ends, ears 72 obtained by folding, extending perpendicularly to the plane of the spatula, at each of which is formed an orifice 74 allowing the passage of the body of a fastening screw capable of screw into a tapping provided at the level of the first part. The invention makes it possible to obtain stirring means which can be easily removed, making it possible to keep the same barrel for the fermentation and storage phases in barrels.
Sur la figure 9, on a représenté une autre variante du dispositif de l'invention équipé de moyens pour réguler la température. Ce dispositif comprend une première partie 30 susceptible de se coincer au niveau de l'ouverture de la barrique et une seconde partie 32 susceptible de se visser sur une bague fixe, rapportée au niveau de ladite ouverture de la barrique. Pour assurer la liaison entre lesdites parties 30 et 32, comme illustré sur la figure 10, une rondelle 76 est prévue susceptible de prendre appui contre une collerette 78 ménagée au niveau de la seconde partie 32, ladite rondelle 76 étant susceptible d'être fixée, par exemple par des vis 80, à la première partie 30. Avantageusement, la première partie comprend un dégagement 82 susceptible de loger la collerette 78 afin que la rondelle 76 soit plaquée contre la première partie 30 et qu'un jeu subsiste pour permettre la rotation de la seconde partie 32 par rapport à la première partie 30.In Figure 9, there is shown another variant of the device of the invention equipped with means for regulating the temperature. This device comprises a first part 30 which can become jammed at the opening of the barrel and a second part 32 which can be screwed onto a fixed ring, attached at the level of said opening of the barrel. To ensure the connection between said parts 30 and 32, as illustrated in Figure 10, a washer 76 is provided capable of bearing against a collar 78 formed at the second portion 32, said washer 76 being capable of being fixed, for example by screws 80, in the first part 30. Advantageously, the first part comprises a clearance 82 capable of housing the flange 78 so that the washer 76 is pressed against the first part 30 and a game remains to allow rotation of the second part 32 with respect to the first part 30.
Sur la figure 9, le dispositif de l'invention comprend un échangeur 84 sous forme d'un tube, dont le diamètre et la longueur sont ajustés en fonction des échanges souhaités. Eventuellement, le tube peut présenter un ou plusieurs enroulements pour augmenter la surface d'échange.In FIG. 9, the device of the invention comprises an exchanger 84 in the form of a tube, whose diameter and length are adjusted according to the desired exchanges. Optionally, the tube may have one or more windings to increase the exchange surface.
L'échangeur comprend avantageusement une grille afin de brasser le contenu de la barrique. L'échangeur 84 comprend une entrée 86 et une sortie 88 susceptibles d'être connectées à tout dispositif adapté pour fournir un fluide caloporteur.The exchanger advantageously comprises a grid to stir the contents of the barrel. The exchanger 84 comprises an inlet 86 and an outlet 88 that can be connected to any device adapted to provide a heat transfer fluid.
La première partie comprend deux trous 90 permettant le passage du tube de l'échangeur. Des moyens d'étanchéité sont prévus pour assurer l'étanchéité entre la première partie 30 et l'échangeur au niveau des trous 90. De préférence, l'échangeur comprend une platine 92 solidaire de l'échangeur 84 et susceptible d'être fixée à la première partie 30, par des vis 94 par exemple.The first part comprises two holes 90 allowing the passage of the tube of the exchanger. Sealing means are provided to ensure the seal between the first part 30 and the exchanger at the holes 90. Preferably, the exchanger comprises a plate 92 integral with the exchanger 84 and may be attached to the first part 30, by screws 94 for example.
Lorsque, le dispositif d'obturation ne comprend pas l'échangeur, une plaque 96 est prévue pour obturer les trous 90. Comme illustré sur la figure 11, cette plaque 96 comprend un orifice 98 pour coopérer avec l'alésage 100 de la première partie 30. Cette plaque 96 comprend également des trous 102 pour permettre le passage des éléments de fixation pour la relier à la première partieWhen, the shutter device does not include the exchanger, a plate 96 is provided for closing the holes 90. As illustrated in FIG. 11, this plate 96 comprises an orifice 98 for cooperating with the bore 100 of the first part 30. This plate 96 also comprises holes 102 to allow the passage of the fasteners to connect to the first part
30. Bien entendu, l'invention n'est évidemment pas limitée au mode de réalisation représenté et décrit ci-dessus, mais en couvre au contraire toutes les variantes, notamment en ce qui concerne les formes, les dimensions et les formes des différents éléments. 30. Of course, the invention is obviously not limited to the embodiment shown and described above, but covers all variants, particularly with regard to the shapes, dimensions and shapes of the various elements.

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1. Dispositif d'obturation pour une barrique ou analogue, ladite barrique comprenant une ouverture (22), ménagée notamment au niveau d'au moins un fond (14), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend d'une part une bague (24) de fixation disposée à la périphérie de l'ouverture (22) au niveau de la face extérieure du fond (14), reliée au fond par tous moyens appropriés, et d'autre part, un obturateur comportant une première partie (30) susceptible de se coincer au niveau de l'ouverture (22) et une seconde partie (32) susceptible de se visser sur la bague (24), la seconde partie (32) en se vissant tendant à renforcer l'effort de pression entre la première partie (30) et l'ouverture (22). 1. Shutter device for a barrel or the like, said barrel comprising an opening (22), formed in particular at at least one bottom (14), characterized in that it comprises on the one hand a ring (24). ) disposed at the periphery of the opening (22) at the outer face of the bottom (14), connected to the bottom by any suitable means, and secondly, a shutter having a first portion (30) capable to become jammed at the opening (22) and a second portion (32) capable of being screwed onto the ring (24), the second portion (32) being screwed tending to reinforce the pressure force between the first part (32) part (30) and the opening (22).
2. Dispositif d'obturation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens (34) d'immobilisation en translation, autorisant un mouvement de rotation entre la première partie (30) et la seconde partie (32) et assurant la liaison entre lesdites première et seconde parties.2. Shutter device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises means (34) immobilization in translation, allowing a rotational movement between the first portion (30) and the second portion (32) and ensuring the connection between said first and second parts.
3. Dispositif d'obturation selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture (22) a une forme conique, évasée vers l'extérieur, et en ce que la première partie (30) a une forme conique de façon à coopérer avec ladite ouverture (22).Closure device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the opening (22) has a conical shape, outwardly flared, and in that the first part (30) has a conical shape so that to cooperate with said opening (22).
4. Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la seconde partie (32) comprend un orifice central prolongé vers l'extérieur par un conduit (44) comportant des moyens de solidarisation à d'autres éléments.4. Shutter device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second portion (32) comprises a central orifice extended outwardly by a conduit (44) having means for securing to other elements .
5. Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens de brassage sous forme d'au moins une spatule (58) rapportée au niveau de l'extrémité libre de la première partie (30) et orientée de manière à brasser la vendange lors de la rotation de la barrique.5. Shutter device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises stirring means in the form of at least one spatula (58) attached to the free end of the first part (30) and oriented so as to brew the harvest during the rotation of the barrel.
6. Dispositif d'obturation selon les revendications 4 et 5, caractérisé en ce que la spatule (58) comprend un conduit (60) susceptible d'être disposé dans le prolongement du conduit (44) lorsque la spatule (58) est fixée sur la première partie (30), ledit conduit comportant au moins un trou permettant de faire communiquer l'intérieur et l'extérieur du conduit (60).6. Shutter device according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the spatula (58) comprises a duct (60) capable of being arranged in the extension of the duct (44) when the spatula (58) is fixed on the first portion (30), said duct having at least one hole for communicating the inside and outside of the duct (60).
7. Dispositif d'obturation selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que la spatule (58) comprend deux plaques (62, 62') conformées de manière à avoir une section en oméga, avec deux parties (64) sensiblement planes formant spatule, et une partie (66) médiane, avec une section en demi cercle, séparant les parties planes (64), les deux plaques (62, 62') étant accolées l'une contre l'autre de manière à former ladite spatule (58).7. Blanking device according to claim 6, characterized in that the spatula (58) comprises two plates (62, 62 ') shaped so as to have an omega section, with two parts (64) substantially flat forming a spatula, and a medial portion (66), with a semicircle section, separating the planar portions (64), the two plates (62, 62 ') being contiguous to one another so as to form said spatula (58) .
8. Dispositif d'obturation selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'un des bords latéraux de chaque plaque (62, 62') comprend un pli (68) de manière à former une rainure (70) susceptible de recevoir le bord latéral plat de l'autre plaque (62, 62').Closure device according to claim 7, characterized in that one of the lateral edges of each plate (62, 62 ') comprises a fold (68) so as to form a groove (70) capable of receiving the lateral edge flat of the other plate (62, 62 ').
9. Dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une chemise (38) en silicone au niveau de l'ouverture (22), avec à une de ses extrémités une collerette (40) susceptible d'être disposée entre la bague (24) et la paroi extérieure du fond.9. Shutter device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a jacket (38) made of silicone at the opening (22), with at one of its ends a flange (40) capable of being arranged between the ring (24) and the outer wall of the bottom.
10. Barrique équipée d'un dispositif d'obturation selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. 10. Barrel equipped with a closure device according to any one of the preceding claims.
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