EP2199995A1 - Appareil pour distribuer les liquides alimentaires en vrac, particulièrement les boissons - Google Patents

Appareil pour distribuer les liquides alimentaires en vrac, particulièrement les boissons Download PDF

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EP2199995A1
EP2199995A1 EP09014928A EP09014928A EP2199995A1 EP 2199995 A1 EP2199995 A1 EP 2199995A1 EP 09014928 A EP09014928 A EP 09014928A EP 09014928 A EP09014928 A EP 09014928A EP 2199995 A1 EP2199995 A1 EP 2199995A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/02—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
    • 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
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0888—Means comprising electronic circuitry (e.g. control panels, switching or controlling means)
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/04—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by weight
    • 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
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00031—Housing
    • 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
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00081—Constructional details related to bartenders
    • B67D2210/00083—Access code recognition means

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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk, particularly beverages, suitable for self-service distribution of wine but also usable for beverages, oils and other food liquids.
  • the aim of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk, particularly beverages, that is optimized for the needs of modern distribution and at the same time allows to reduce the environmental impact.
  • a particular object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk that allows to dispense wine in bulk without the intervention of specialized personnel, especially in the market of large-scale retailing.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk that allows management by a centralized warehouse system, providing the dispensers with large disposable containers.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk that is simple to use, hygienic in dispensing and compliant with currently applicable metrological requirements.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk that reinforces trust in the customer and ensures maximum flexibility for the consumer, allowing the consumer to use a personal container or to purchase one at the point of sale and fill it to the desired level, paying only what is actually drawn.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk that allows to increase the efficiency of the resources used in the retail site.
  • an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk, particularly beverages comprising a supporting structure which supports a dispensing system, said dispensing system being connected to at least one vessel suitable to contain liquid to be dispensed, said apparatus being characterized in that it comprises an automatic dispenser means for the automated management of the distribution and sale of said liquid.
  • an apparatus for dispensing alimentary liquids in bulk, particularly beverages comprises a supporting structure 2, which is substantially shaped like a counter and supports a dispensing system which is connected to one or more vessels 100 that contain the liquid to be dispensed.
  • the vessels 100 are disposable and can be constituted, among others, by so-called "bags in box", i.e., packages composed of a laminated metallized bag contained in a cardboard box and equipped with a tap.
  • bags in box i.e., packages composed of a laminated metallized bag contained in a cardboard box and equipped with a tap.
  • the supporting structure 2 is preferably made of corrosion-resistant metal and forms a worktable 3.
  • a framework 5 rises from the upper face of the worktable 3 and supports one or more taps 10.
  • Each tap 10 is installed at one end of the dispensing system and is connected to a pump 15 by a second plurality of ducts 12.
  • Each tap 10 is provided with a control device, not shown in the figures, which allows to operate the pump 15 upon opening the tap 10.
  • the pump 15 is connected to a vessel 100 by first ducts 11 that end with a quick-disconnection connector 13.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises an automatic dispenser means for the automated management of the distribution and sale of the liquid contained in the vessels 100.
  • the automatic dispenser means comprises a plurality of peripheral devices operated by a control unit 20 and designed so as to be able to interact with the dispensing system.
  • the automatic dispenser means comprises a volumetric measurement device 30 which is integrated in the dispensing system in order to calculate the total quantity of dispensed liquid.
  • the display 40 allows to view the dispensed total amount as well as other information, such as for example the type of dispensed liquid, its cost per liter, the total cost, and so forth.
  • All the data related to the dispensed product are transferred onto a label 51 by a printer 50, which also is inserted in the framework 5 and also prints a bar code on the label 51 for products having a variable weight, which can be read easily by a scanner connected to a cash register.
  • the automatic dispenser means comprises at least one weight scale and one or more POS terminals connected to the control unit 20.
  • the POS terminal allows to perform transactions for electronic payment of the dispensed liquid.
  • the pump 15 aspirates the desired liquid from the vessel 100 and, after making it flow through the volumetric measurement unit 30, feeds it to the tap 10.
  • the display 40 displays the quantity of dispensed liquid.
  • Closure of the tap 10 causes the immediate halting of the pump 15 and also, if no further activations of the pump, due for example to additions or top-ups, occur within a subsequent preset period of time, it causes the activation of the printer 50.
  • the printer 50 prints, on a label 51, the values related to the quantity and cost of the dispensed liquid, as well as a bar code for variable-weight products, which can be read by a scanner connected to a cash register.
  • the apparatus 1 therefore appears particularly suitable for use without the intervention of specialized personnel except for the preparatory steps, which consist essentially in connecting the control unit 20 to the power supply grid and in storing the vessels 100 inside the compartment 4, connecting at least one of them to the dispensing system.
  • Each consumer 1000 can in fact autonomously draw the desired food liquid, simply by opening the tap 10 after placing a container 500 below the tap.
  • the apparatus according to the invention allows to dispense wine in bulk without the intervention of specialized personnel, ensuring simplicity in use, hygiene in dispensing and safety from the regulatory standpoint.
  • the apparatus according to the invention allows management by centralized warehouse, by supplying the dispensers with large disposable containers, and ensures maximum flexibility, allowing the consumer to use a personal container or to purchase one at the point of sale and fill it to the desired level, paying only what is drawn.

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WO2016162740A1 (fr) 2015-04-07 2016-10-13 Narcis Codina Candel Distributeur de boissons pyramidal de libre-service
WO2018122563A1 (fr) * 2016-12-26 2018-07-05 Mordekhashvili Giorgi Distributeur automatique ou automate et procédé d'agencement de récipients à vin à l'intérieur de celui-ci et de vente de vin depuis celui-ci
US20230064119A1 (en) * 2020-03-03 2023-03-02 Heineken Supply Chain B.V. In-store beverage container filling arrangement
CN116222669A (zh) * 2023-04-23 2023-06-06 乐山市计量测试所 一种自动售水机的水质、计重实时监测系统及其监测方法

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US5291004A (en) * 1991-01-25 1994-03-01 Michael S. Frank Card-controlled beverage distribution system
DE9421876U1 (de) * 1994-02-23 1997-02-27 Finke, Norbert, 10629 Berlin Restaurant mit Selbstbedienungseinrichtungen
US5659482A (en) * 1995-04-20 1997-08-19 Warn; Walter E. Liquid dispenser control system interfaced to a cash register
GB2320488A (en) * 1996-12-19 1998-06-24 Charles Raymond Ryan Self-service drinks dispenser
WO2005104048A1 (fr) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-03 University Of Victoria Innovation And Development Corporation Distributeur de liquide potable
US20060238346A1 (en) * 1999-12-10 2006-10-26 David Teller System and Method Using a Scale for Monitoring the Dispensing of a Beverage
FR2890476A1 (fr) * 2005-09-08 2007-03-09 Woodsys Sa Procede et dispositif pour delivrer de facon controlee de l'energie et/ou au moins un fluide
GB2441995A (en) * 2006-09-23 2008-03-26 Jeffrey Slee A self-service drinks dispenser with a public side and a bartender's side

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US5291004A (en) * 1991-01-25 1994-03-01 Michael S. Frank Card-controlled beverage distribution system
DE9421876U1 (de) * 1994-02-23 1997-02-27 Finke, Norbert, 10629 Berlin Restaurant mit Selbstbedienungseinrichtungen
US5659482A (en) * 1995-04-20 1997-08-19 Warn; Walter E. Liquid dispenser control system interfaced to a cash register
GB2320488A (en) * 1996-12-19 1998-06-24 Charles Raymond Ryan Self-service drinks dispenser
US20060238346A1 (en) * 1999-12-10 2006-10-26 David Teller System and Method Using a Scale for Monitoring the Dispensing of a Beverage
WO2005104048A1 (fr) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-03 University Of Victoria Innovation And Development Corporation Distributeur de liquide potable
FR2890476A1 (fr) * 2005-09-08 2007-03-09 Woodsys Sa Procede et dispositif pour delivrer de facon controlee de l'energie et/ou au moins un fluide
GB2441995A (en) * 2006-09-23 2008-03-26 Jeffrey Slee A self-service drinks dispenser with a public side and a bartender's side

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WO2016162740A1 (fr) 2015-04-07 2016-10-13 Narcis Codina Candel Distributeur de boissons pyramidal de libre-service
WO2018122563A1 (fr) * 2016-12-26 2018-07-05 Mordekhashvili Giorgi Distributeur automatique ou automate et procédé d'agencement de récipients à vin à l'intérieur de celui-ci et de vente de vin depuis celui-ci
US20230064119A1 (en) * 2020-03-03 2023-03-02 Heineken Supply Chain B.V. In-store beverage container filling arrangement
CN116222669A (zh) * 2023-04-23 2023-06-06 乐山市计量测试所 一种自动售水机的水质、计重实时监测系统及其监测方法
CN116222669B (zh) * 2023-04-23 2023-10-24 乐山市计量测试所 一种自动售水机的水质、计重实时监测系统及其监测方法

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