EP2051927A1 - Moyens permettant de récupérer et d'acheminer, par le biais de distributeurs, de l'eau potable et des boissons - Google Patents

Moyens permettant de récupérer et d'acheminer, par le biais de distributeurs, de l'eau potable et des boissons

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EP2051927A1
EP2051927A1 EP07805745A EP07805745A EP2051927A1 EP 2051927 A1 EP2051927 A1 EP 2051927A1 EP 07805745 A EP07805745 A EP 07805745A EP 07805745 A EP07805745 A EP 07805745A EP 2051927 A1 EP2051927 A1 EP 2051927A1
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Prior art keywords
delivery
water
collection
foregoing
drinks
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Stefano Pasquato
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Italbedis SpA
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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
    • B67D3/0019—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes using ingredient cartridges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/24—Hole-piercing devices
    • B67B7/26—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts
    • B67B7/28—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts and associated with receptacle hodlers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • 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
    • B67D3/0038—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes the liquid being stored in an intermediate container prior to dispensing

Definitions

  • This invention concerns means for the collection and delivery, by dispensers, of drinking water and drinks.
  • this invention refers to an appliance for domestic use designed to dispense water by means of a dispensing system that allows the use of aseptic bags, generally made from polyethylene, instead of rigid containers or large bottles .
  • the dispenser according to the invention offers numerous important advantages in terms of hygiene, practicality and economics.
  • the invention can mainly be applied in the industry for the production of water cooling appliances both for the home and for small or medium-sized public areas.
  • Figure 1 shows a traditional dispenser of water contained in these bottles.
  • This known dispenser which makes it possible to dispense water or other liquids in offices, domestic or community environments, generally comprises a cooling unit 1 with a cooled accumulation tank 2 in which the rigid containers 3, or bottles, containing the liquid to be cooled are inserted (these containers are generally returnable bottles made from polycarbonate or disposable PET bottles ) .
  • bottles are filled and capped by the bottling suppliers and can be used in coolers either without a cap, or in a more hygienic and secure way with the use of a special cap 4 which when inserted in a special valve 5 allows the liquid in the cooling tank 2 to flow out without spilling.
  • the level 6 drops, causing the liquid to flow out of the bottle until the compensation between the level 6 and the cap 4 is restored as at the start.
  • the introduction of bacterial flora or viruses in the bottle can occur if, for example, a person near the dispenser sneezes while liquid is being dispensed.
  • the water cooler 1 must therefore be subjected to frequent and thorough sanitisation cycles.
  • a further but no less problematic drawback concerns the fact that costly bottling plants and large spaces for the movement of the full and empty bottles are necessary.
  • Local distributors must also have adequate storage facilities for the two stocks since the full-bottle pallets cannot be stacked and generally only hold around 36 bottles per pallet.
  • This invention proposes to provide a compact water dispenser, in which the water is contained in disposable type bags, thus completely eliminating all the problems described above.
  • the invention also proposes to provide means for the collection and delivery, by dispensers, of drinking water and drinks in sealed disposable bags through the use of a specially designed dispenser that is very simple to construct in order to be inexpensive from the production point of view, thus allowing large-scale production and use.
  • the means for the collection and delivery, by dispensers, of drinking water and drinks therefore substantially consist of a container positioned in the upper part of the dispenser.
  • This new system has numerous advantages, in terms of hygiene, practicality and economics, in that as no air enters the bag all possible contamination with the external surroundings is prevented and the contamination of the cooler decreases.
  • bags have a much better cost/litre ratio, no depreciation costs and a better weight/volume ratio, with lower transport costs.
  • the product can also be supplied on single pallets instead of entire trucks or trailers.
  • figure 1 shows a schematic view of the traditional dispensing system with water "in bottles”
  • figure 2 shows a schematic view of the overall dispensing system of drinking water and other drinks according to the invention, in the open position
  • figure 3 shows a schematic view of a detail of the water bag perforation and product delivery unit, in the raised position
  • figure 4 shows a schematic view of a detail of the water bag perforation and product delivery unit, in the lowered operating position
  • figure 5 shows a schematic view of the overall dispensing system of drinking water and other drinks according to the invention, in the closed operating position
  • figure 6 shows a schematic view of a detail of the water bag perforation and product delivery unit, in the operating position.
  • the reference number 10 indicates in general an appliance for domestic use, or also for small and medium-sized public areas, designed to dispense water according to this invention.
  • the appliance 10 allows the use of aseptic bags 11 generally made from polyethylene instead of rigid containers to hold the drinking water or drinks: these bags are hermetically sealed on all sides, they have no valves or caps and with the new support can be used on all the water coolers on the market.
  • the bags 11 containing the drinking water, according to the invention, are inserted in an appropriately designed type of dispenser 10.
  • the dispenser 10 consists of a lower cooling part 12 and an upper support 13, which adapts to any existing system, for a concave- shaped base 14.
  • the concave-shaped base 14 can be fitted with a cover 15 which prevents UV rays from reaching the bag 11 positioned inside.
  • the support 13 is centrally equipped with a vertical channel 16 which comprises a perforation and delivery device 17 at the upper end, and a stop valve 18 with a floating bell 19 at the lower end.
  • a lever 20 protrudes from the side of the support 13 and is used to operate the perforating device 17, moving it vertically to allow the perforation of the bag of water.
  • the perforating device 17 presents a substantially conically shaped upper part 21 protruding from a collar 22 positioned on the upper part of a tube 23 which slides vertically inside the vertical channel 16 when the lever 20 is operated.
  • the conical part 21 of the perforating device 17 is equipped with holes 24 which communicate with the inner part of the tube.
  • the collar 22 of the perforating device 17 rests on special gaskets 25 positioned in the central inner part of the support base 14.
  • the stop valve 18 and its respective floating bell 19 are located inside the accumulation and cooling tank 26 which contains a predetermined quantity of water 27, which can be dispensed through one of the taps 28 or 29.
  • the perforating device 17 When the lever 20 is released, the perforating device 17 returns to its original position and, thanks to the elasticity of the bag and the particular arrow shape of the perforating device, it pulls down a small part of the bag, and the collar 22 holds the edge of the perforated bag against the gasket 25. This allows the liquid in the bag to pass through the holes 24 in the perforating device 17 into the cooling tank 26, causing the floating bell 19 to rise to a predetermined level, since the bell 19 activates the valve 18 which stops the flow of liquid. It can be noted that since the bag 11 is not a rigid container, it collapses in on itself without exchanging air with the outside.
  • the product can also be supplied on single pallets instead of entire trucks or trailers.
  • the perforating device can have any shape, proportions and mechanical functioning, just as any valve means can be used to determine the closure of the flow of water according to the level of liquid in the cooling tank.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne des moyens permettant de récupérer et d'acheminer, par le biais de distributeurs, de l'eau potable et des boissons; ces moyens étant utilisés dans ces distributeurs pour distribuer de l'eau et/ou des boissons se trouvant dans des sacs fermés (11) du type « à jeter après usage » ou du type jetable.
EP07805745A 2006-08-04 2007-07-27 Moyens permettant de récupérer et d'acheminer, par le biais de distributeurs, de l'eau potable et des boissons Withdrawn EP2051927A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITVR20060129 ITVR20060129A1 (it) 2006-08-04 2006-08-04 Mezzi per la raccolta e l'erogazione, tramite distributori, di acqua potabile e bevande
PCT/IT2007/000538 WO2008015716A1 (fr) 2006-08-04 2007-07-27 Moyens permettant de récupérer et d'acheminer, par le biais de distributeurs, de l'eau potable et des boissons

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EP2051927A1 true EP2051927A1 (fr) 2009-04-29

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