EP1826173A1 - Distributeur de boissons pour récipient en forme de sac - Google Patents

Distributeur de boissons pour récipient en forme de sac Download PDF

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EP1826173A1
EP1826173A1 EP06425109A EP06425109A EP1826173A1 EP 1826173 A1 EP1826173 A1 EP 1826173A1 EP 06425109 A EP06425109 A EP 06425109A EP 06425109 A EP06425109 A EP 06425109A EP 1826173 A1 EP1826173 A1 EP 1826173A1
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Giuseppe Patrizio Tammi
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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
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0029—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes provided with holders for bottles or similar containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0009—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes provided with cooling arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/0019—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes using ingredient cartridges

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  • the present invention refers to a drinks dispenser in general, particularly but not exclusively indicated for supplying fruit juices and drinks, from a tank that contains them.
  • the present invention refers to a dispenser of the aforesaid type comprising a containment case wherein at least one chamber is defined in communication with the outside through a first opening equipped with respective cover, and a second drink-supply opening, wherein the chamber of the containment case is suitable for housing in a removable manner a substantially bag-like vessel containing a pre-selected drink and equipped with a supply valve, and wherein said drink-supply opening of the chamber is suitable for being associated with the supply valve of the bag-like vessel.
  • Supply equipment of a drink packaged in a bag-like vessel also called bag
  • a bag-like vessel also called bag
  • Supply equipment of this type also called dispensers-suppliers
  • dispensers-suppliers are essentially composed of a containment case, shaped as a cabinet, inside of which the vessel of the drink to be supplied is removably positioned.
  • said vessel is equipped with a respective supply valve, with which a member for the interception of the drink flow cooperates, for example a plunger and the like.
  • a respective supply valve With which a member for the interception of the drink flow cooperates, for example a plunger and the like.
  • the main drawback lies in the fact that the means for holding the bag-like vessel in a stable manner in the case are "personalised" depending on the type of bag employed, i.e. they have structural and functional characteristics which are closely correlated to those of the bag-like vessel to which they are intended.
  • the technical problem underlying the present invention is that of providing a dispenser of a drink from a bag-like vessel, slack container or bag containing it, which allows to overcome the above mentioned drawbacks, and in particular allows to position, in a stable and correct manner, without difficulty, said bag-like vessel in a respective housing chamber defined in the dispenser.
  • the solution idea underlying the present invention is that of using interface element between a bag-like vessel and the inner chamber of the case, such as for example an instrument which is capable of removably binding, on one side, with the containment case itself (entirely independently from the conformational and/or structural characteristics of the present bag-like vessel) and of removably binding, on the other side, with the vessel or preferably its supply valve, entirely independently from the structural and/or conformational characteristics of the inner chamber of the case.
  • interface element between a bag-like vessel and the inner chamber of the case such as for example an instrument which is capable of removably binding, on one side, with the containment case itself (entirely independently from the conformational and/or structural characteristics of the present bag-like vessel) and of removably binding, on the other side, with the vessel or preferably its supply valve, entirely independently from the structural and/or conformational characteristics of the inner chamber of the case.
  • a drinks dispenser of the above mentioned type comprising a connection member, which is separately manoeuvrable and is suitable for being interposed between the supply valve of the bag-like vessel and the case for a removable locking of the supply valve of the bag-like vessel on the case.
  • connection member is structurally independent from the containment case and comprises first means suitable for engaging, with removable locking, respective opposing means provided in the inner chamber of the containment case.
  • connection member is structurally independent from the bag-like vessel and comprises second means suitable for engaging, with removable locking, respective opposing means associated with the supply valve.
  • connection member may be shaped to form, when associated with the bag-like vessel, a handle or a handgrip for its manoeuvre.
  • connection member has a substantially pliers-like conformation, comprising two jaws and respective handles.
  • the jaws are mutually hinged and can be moved between an open and a closed position.
  • Means are preferably present for holding the jaws in a closed position.
  • the first means and opposing means of removable locking comprise means for a tongue and groove coupling of the connection member in a prearranged coupling seat in the inner chamber, when the connection member is in the closed position.
  • the first means and opposing means of removable locking comprise snap locking means.
  • these last comprise latch elements or locks associated with the connection member, and which can be moved against respective counter elements provided in the chamber, wherein said latch means can be operated in opposition to spring-like elements.
  • each jaw-handgrip unit constitutes a second-class lever.
  • the jaws have respective curvilinear clamping sides, with respective facing concavities, to form a holding clamp of the bag-like vessel supply valve when the pliers is in the closed clamping state.
  • a dispenser according to the present invention for supplying a drink is generally indicated with reference number 10, preferably a loose drink contained in a bag-like vessel 12 for foods.
  • the dispenser 10 comprises a containment case indicated with the number 14 in the drawings, having a preferably cabinet-like shape, which defines a chamber 18 for housing the bag-like vessel 12, wherein the chamber 18 is placed in communication with the outside through a first opening 17 equipped with a respective cover 16 and a second drink-supply opening 19, indicated with a dashed line in figure 1.
  • the bag-like vessel 12 is of the known type and it is equipped with a supply valve 15 placed in communication with the inside of the sack 12.
  • the bag-like vessel 12 (figure 5a) is intended to be removably housed in the chamber 18, with respective supply valve 15 associated and inserted in the second drink-supply opening 19 of the containment case 14.
  • the dispenser is a refrigerated dispenser and, in this respect, it should be noted that the chamber 18 is made in an upper zone of the case 14, to allow the prearrangement of an underlying technical compartment (not visible in the drawings).
  • the technical compartment is intended to house a refrigerator group for the refrigeration of the chamber 18.
  • the dispenser-supplier 10 comprises a connection or interconnection member 20, which is separately manoeuvrable and is interposed between the supply valve 15 of the bag-like vessel 12 and the chamber of the case 14, so as to obtain a removable locking of the supply valve on the case 14.
  • connection member 20 is structurally independent from the case 14, and it is equipped with first means 23, 30, 31 suitably engaging, with removable locking, respective opposing means 28, 29, 35 provided in the inner chamber 18 of the containment case 14.
  • connection member 20 is structurally independent from the bag-like vessel 12 and it is equipped with second means suitably engaging, with removable locking, respective opposing means provided in the bag-like vessel 12.
  • the equipment 10 is provided with an instrument, or tool, which is a separate component with respect to the structure of the containment case 14 and the bag-like vessel 12, and is interposed in an intermediate position between the two elements, so as to establish, on one side, a first coupling with the bag-like vessel 12, and on the other side a second coupling with means provided in the chamber 18.
  • the slack bag-like vessel 12 is thus locked by means of the member 20 to the means 28, 29, 35 provided in the chamber 18.
  • connection member 20 is a tool shaped to constitute, when associated with the bag-like vessel 12, a handle or handgrip for its manoeuvre.
  • the member 20 is advantageously pliers-like shaped and is provided with two jaws 25, 26 or claws, mutually pivoted by means of a pin 27 (figures 5, 6, 7).
  • a pair of handles 45, 46 is provided for the grip, each of which projects, as extension, from a respective jaw 25, 26.
  • the two jaws 25, 25 are preferably the second locking means mentioned above, and can be angularly moved around the axis of the pin 27 between an open position illustrated in figure 5, to allow the positioning between them of the supply valve 15 portion to be held, and a closed and clamped position for locking the supply valve 15 portion positioned therein.
  • the clamped position is illustrated in figures 6 and 7.
  • the two jaws 25 and 26 are hinged at a respective end, so that each constitutes a second-class lever.
  • the pliers-like member 20 is preferably shaped for holding a neck portion, or outlet portion 13 of the supply valve 15, which has preferably cylindrical shape.
  • the jaws 25 and 26 have respective curvilinear clamping sides, with respective facing concavities so as to form, when the pliers is in the closed position, a holding clamp of the outlet portion 13 of the supply valve 15 of the bag-like vessel 12.
  • outlet portion 13 of the supply valve 15 is provided with circular features, which favour the mutual engagement with the jaws 25, 26 of the member 20.
  • the dispenser 10 comprises means for a tongue and groove coupling of the connection member 20 in a related coupling seat made in the chamber 18, by means of appropriate shaping. It should be noted that the coupling might be carried out only when the member 20 is arranged in the closed position and clamped state. To such end, the member 20 is provided with feet 23 which, when the member is in the closed state, are coupled between ribs 28, 29 present in the chamber 18.
  • the first locking means are formed by snap locking elements which comprise two latches 30, 31 or locks (figures 6 and 7) placed on the connection member 20 and slidably moveable in respective guides 32, 33 made on the upper portion of the two jaws 25 and 26 of the connection member 20.
  • the two latches 30, 31 are intended to be engaged against a pair of counter-acting tongues 35, of which only one is visible in figure 4, made integrally in the opposing walls 34, 36 of the case 14.
  • the two latches 30, 31 are moveable from a locking position wherein they are moved, in mutually opposite directions, to an engagement position, against the action of two respective springs 38, 39, and a release position wherein they are withdrawn to each other, removing the mutual engagement with the tongues 35.
  • the supply valve 15 can be operated by means of a button 62 provided on the cover 16 of the case 14.
  • the supply valve 15 is of known type and available on the market.
  • supply valves 15 may be used which have different shapes, geometries, and orientations than that illustrated, which, due to their manual setting and actuation, may in any case be actuated with mechanisms such as that illustrated below.
  • the supply valve 15 comprises a valve body 50 fixed to the outlet portion 13, and provided with a retaining plunger of known type, non visible in the drawings.
  • the supply valve 15 also comprises a pair of lateral tongues 51, 52 that are fixedly connected to the retaining plunger and can be raised with respect to the valve body 50 for allowing the drink supply.
  • each of the two rocking arms 68, 69 has a first end cooperating with the respective vertical arm 65, 66 mentioned above, and a second end cooperating with the tongues 51, 52 of the supply valve 15.
  • the actuation mechanism is completed by a reaction element intended to keep the valve body 50 of the supply valve 15 locked, and to allow a related lifting movement of the tongues 50, 51 and of the plunger connected to them, with respect to the same body 50.
  • the pliers-like connection member 20 has a pair of balcony-like appendages 70, 71 (figures 6 and 9) frontally projecting above the two jaws 25, 26 which, when closed and inserted in the coupling seat of the chamber 18, are in contact relation with the valve body 50 of the supply valve 15 and allow, keeping the valve body 50 locked, the lifting operation of the tongues 51, 52 and the consequent opening of the supply valve 15.
  • the main advantage of the present invention lies in the possibility of locking a bag-like vessel in the chamber, independently from its conformation and structure, due to the coupling obtained by means of the connection member.
  • connection member is provided with grip handles, which allow to grasp the bag in a stable manner, and to handle it with ease so as to position it in the chamber, notwithstanding its soft consistency and possible high weight.
  • clamp-like clamping which is particularly suitable for the locking of the outlet portion 13 of the supply valve.
  • the locking of the outlet portion 13 avoids gripping the bag, and also facilitates the handling of the supply valve.
  • connection member 20 does not interfere with the drink supply mechanism. Moreover, it is possible to use the connection member with any supply valve, possibly having a different structure from that described above, without altering the grip of the connection member on the bag-like vessel.
  • FIG 11 a dispenser 110 of fruit juices is illustrated according to the invention in accordance with an embodiment, which is provided with the same connection member 20.
  • the dispenser 110 is provided with two chambers 18, each provided with the same pliers-like member 20 described above.
  • the supplier 110 has the same structural and functional characteristics as the dispenser described above, apart from the fact that this is of the type intended for the sale of a non-sparkling drink, such as for example fruit juice. For this reason, the supplier 110 lacks an actuation button for a free supply of the fruit juice, but the supply is electronically controlled upon verification of an effected payment.

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GB2174060A (en) * 1985-04-22 1986-10-29 Whyte & Mackay Distillers Limi Double walled, re-usable container for alcoholic beverages
US5058780A (en) * 1989-09-22 1991-10-22 The Coca-Cola Company Dosing system for an unvented container
US6708741B1 (en) * 2000-08-24 2004-03-23 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Beverage dispenser
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WO2009121150A2 (fr) 2008-04-01 2009-10-08 Rudiger Cruysberghs Réservoir pour contenants renfermant des agents aromatisants
WO2015032372A1 (fr) * 2013-09-05 2015-03-12 Squell Produktion Und Handel Gmbh Dispositif de soutirage destiné à un emballage caisse-outre et dispositif d'actionnement et cassette destinés audit système

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