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EP2384307B1
EP2384307B1 EP08875090.6A EP08875090A EP2384307B1 EP 2384307 B1 EP2384307 B1 EP 2384307B1 EP 08875090 A EP08875090 A EP 08875090A EP 2384307 B1 EP2384307 B1 EP 2384307B1
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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
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B67D3/047—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer with a closing element having a rotational movement
    • 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
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B67D3/045—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer with a closing element having a linear movement, in a direction parallel to the seat

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  • the invention relates to a dispensing device for a container which is filled with liquid and sealed pressure-tight.
  • a dispensing tube For the removal of liquid from the container serves a dispensing tube, which has a recessed into the container storage and transport position and can be pulled out of the container into a standby position in which shut off by actuating a flow path through the dispensing tube and release.
  • containers examples include barrels, small barrels (party kegs) or cans in which CO 2 -containing liquids, in particular drinks, are filled under pressure. It's all about party kegs for beer.
  • An actuating lever is attached to the pin at the free end of the dispensing tube pulled out into the ready position. With the actuating lever, a valve roller let into the dispensing tube is rotated or a valve spool in the dispensing tube is adjusted axially.
  • the associated construction costs are high.
  • Another disadvantage is the large footprint for the operating lever. The latter should either stop outside in front of the container when it is inserted into the storage and transport position, where it takes up space, disturbs and irritates to unwanted manipulation, or come to rest in a special sinking, the production of which is complicated.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a dispensing device of the type mentioned, which has an inexpensive, compact structure without protruding parts in the storage and transport position of the dispensing tube and is characterized by an immediately clear, comfortable actuator for the liquid removal.
  • dispensing tube is provided with a hinge and can be bent off in the standby position from the container dispensing nozzle for actuating operation for the liquid removal at the joint.
  • the dispensing tube is at least partially rigid and straight. It can be pulled out of the container along its axis and bent transversely to the axis.
  • the flow path is blocked by the dispensing tube in its extended position.
  • the flow path is released by bending the dispensing tube and locked by bending back the dispensing tube in the extended position.
  • the dispensing tube can be pulled horizontally to the side of the container located in the usual removal position and bend downwards.
  • the pull-out movement of the dispensing tube from the container and the Abknickiolo of the dispensing tube are stop-limited.
  • the dispensing tube is divided in length. It has an inner and an outer Zapfrohr published, which are interconnected by the joint.
  • the joint is a fork joint.
  • a handle is provided at the free end of the dispensing tube. This can have two laterally or laterally upwardly projecting wings, which can be clipped together in front of the free end of the dispensing tube.
  • the dispensing tube is provided with a tamper-evident seal.
  • the dispensing tube has a sealed fit in a bushing from which it can be withdrawn.
  • the dispensing tube can be attached to the bushing with the originality seal.
  • the bushing, at least the inner spigot piece and preferably also the outer spigot piece are two-component plastic injection molded parts made of a hard plastic component and a soft plastic component. The parts are soft with parts of the soft plastic component soft against each other sealed.
  • the dispensing tube has a flow channel for the liquid whose bottom is rounded in a deflection region corresponding to the flow of the liquid.
  • a container (not shown) with one of the integrated dispensers shown in the figures is filled under pressure with liquid containing carbon dioxide. Especially it is about beer in a barrel, small barrel (party keg) or a can.
  • the dispensing device is installed in a container and used for its emptying.
  • the container has a subfloor, a circumferential mantle and a topsoil.
  • the dispensing devices shown in the figures are installed in the manner of a drain cock down in the jacket of the container. It should be noted that it is also possible to provide dispensing devices of otherwise the same construction with a connection for a riser, to install in the topsoil or top in the jacket of the container and to convey the liquid with a pressure system from the container (not shown).
  • the dispensing device is in three parts. It consists of a bushing 10 and a sealed dispensing tube, which is divided in length and consists of an inner Zapfrohr Kab 12 and an articulated outer thereto Zapfrohr Kab 14 .
  • the bushing 10 has a cylindrical cup body 16 whose bottom 18 is closed at the inner end of the bush 10 .
  • a radially outwardly projecting bung which has a flange outer bearing portion 20, a recessed behind it circumferential sealing portion 22 and an inboard of the sealing part 22 , circumferential conical locking portion 24 whose diameter is greater than that of Sealing part 22.
  • the liner 10 is a two-component plastic injection molded part. Its cup body 16 is made of a hard plastic component, and its bung made of a soft, elastic plastic component. The cup body 16 has on the inner shell a sealing part for the dispensing tube, which consists of the soft plastic component.
  • a lateral bung opening is provided with a bead.
  • the dispensing device is inserted with the cup body 16 of the bushing 10 in advance into the bung opening and pressed with the bung on the beaded edge so that it snaps into place while sealing.
  • the pivotally interconnected Zapfrohr Federatione 12, 14, of which the dispensing tube consists, are partially cylindrical and of the same diameter. They assume an extended position in which they are aligned axially and fit under seal in the cup opening of the bush 10 .
  • the inner Zapfrohr choir 12 is a two-component plastic injection molded part. It consists essentially of the hard plastic component, but also has a sealing part of the soft plastic component, which is soft with the sealing portion of the bushing 10 against soft in sealing contact.
  • the outer Zapfrohr harmony 14 is a one-component injection molded part of the hard plastic component into consideration.
  • the outer nozzle piece 14 is a two-component injection molded part with a sealing part of the soft plastic component, which is soft against sealing in sealing engagement with the sealing parts of the bush 10 and the inner Zapfrohr matterss 12 .
  • the outer Zapfrohr consensus 14 is articulated with a fork joint on the inner Zapfrohr institutions 12 .
  • the inner nozzle piece 12 has a flattened spherical valve head 26 , which with radially projecting to the side, aligned stub axles 28 (FIG. Fig. 5 . 9 ) is provided.
  • the latter form the articulation axis for the outer Zapfrohr cluster 14.
  • the pivot axis cuts the tube axis of the dispensing tube at a right angle.
  • the outer nozzle piece 14 is seated with a spherical shell segment-shaped valve pan 30 on the valve head 26 of the inner Zapfrohr forumss 12.
  • the outer Zapfrohr schizophrenia 14 has two opposing hinge flaps 32 (FIGS. Fig. 5, 6 ), which protrude in parallel at a distance inwardly, receive the valve head 26 at its flattening between them and with bearing eyes 34 (FIG. Fig. 13 ) pivotally seated on the stub axles 28 .
  • the outer Zapfrohr lenders 14 can be pivoted from the limited with the inner Zapfrohr cluster 12 axially oriented extension position stop limited down.
  • the bushing 10 has quite far outside on the shell of its cup body 16 an inlet opening 36 for the liquid.
  • the inlet opening 36 is surrounded by the sealing part of the bushing 10 , which consists of the soft plastic component.
  • the closed jacket wall of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 lies with its sealing part in front of the inlet opening 36, which is so softly sealed against soft.
  • the inner nozzle 12 has a substantially axial flow channel 38 for the liquid.
  • a branch channel 40 leads to an inlet opening 42 in the jacket of the inner nozzle piece 12.
  • the branch channel 40 has a substantially radial course. In the deflection region, ie at the transition between the branch channel 40 and the axial flow channel 38 of the inner Zapfrohr ceremoniess 12 of the bottom of the channel is rounded according to the flow of the liquid.
  • the inlet opening 42 of the inner Zapfrohr ceremoniess 12 is surrounded by the sealing part.
  • the closed jacket wall of the cup body 16 of the inlet opening 42 is opposite to the sealing portion of the bush 10 .
  • the inlet opening 42 is so soft against soft sealed. In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices no liquid can get into the flow channel 38 of the inner Zapfrohr ceremoniess 12 .
  • the axial flow channel 38 of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 ends with an outlet opening 44 on the periphery of the valve head 26 belonging to the inner dispensing tube piece 12.
  • the outlet opening 44 is surrounded by the sealing section of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 . It lies a sealing part on the closed wall of the valve pan 30 of the outer Zapfrohr Industriess 14 opposite, so that here is a soft seal against soft.
  • the outer nozzle piece 14 has a liquid discharge channel 46, which in side view looking in the direction of the hinge axis of the dispensing tube (see. Fig. 4 . 8th and 12 ) has an obliquely bent down course.
  • the discharge channel 46 has a passage opening 48 at the periphery of the valve pan 30 and a downwardly directed outlet opening 50 at the outer end of the outer nozzle piece 14 .
  • the passage opening 48 of the outer Zapfrohr institutions 14 is surrounded by the sealing part.
  • the closed shell wall of the valve head 26 of the passage opening 48 with the sealing portion of the inner Zapfrohr institutionss 12 is opposite.
  • the passage opening 48 is so softly sealed against soft. Wherever liquid may come from, it can not get into the dispensing passage 46 of the outer nozzle 14 .
  • the dispensing channel 46 of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 ends with the outlet opening 50 on the closed jacket wall of the cup body 16.
  • the sealing sections of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 and the bushing 10 also have a soft, soft seal.
  • the dispensing tube is pulled out of the bushing 10 into a ready position (cf. Fig. 5 to 8 . 13 and 14 ).
  • a handle is provided at the free end of the outer Zapfrohr Industriess 14 , the two side (see. Fig. 1 to 13 ) or laterally upwards (see. Fig. 14 ) has projecting wings 52 .
  • the latter come to lie in front of the jacket of the container.
  • the wings 52 can be clipped together after bending and before the free end of the dispensing tube. They then offer a comfortable grip and an extended lever arm for kinking the dispensing tube.
  • the dispensing tube is connected to the liner 10 with a tamper-evident seal.
  • the tamper-evident seal consists of a push-button 54 which hangs with a tab 56 on the outer end portion 20 of the bush 10 .
  • the push-button 54 is buttoned into an end-side opening 58 of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 (FIG. Fig. 4 ).
  • the push button 54 can not be destructively released from the opening 58 again.
  • the first time pulling the dispensing tube out of the bushing 10 instead tears the tab 56 to which the push button 54 depends, namely at a conspicuous breaking point 60th
  • the dispensing tube can be pulled out of the bush 10 so far against a stop just so far that the inlet opening 42 of the flow channel 38 in the inner nozzle piece 12 with the inlet opening 36 of the bush 10 to cover comes.
  • the flow channel 38 fills with liquid, but remains closed by the valve pan 30 of the outer Zapfrohr Industriess 14 under sealing. In the ready position (cf. Fig. 5 to 8 . 13 and Fig. 14 ) so does not leak any liquid through the dispensing devices.
  • the outer nozzle piece 14 of the dispensing device located in the standby position is pivoted downwards around the articulation axis (cf. Fig. 9 to 12 ).
  • the passage opening 48 of the discharge channel 46 in the outer nozzle piece 14 more and more coincides with the outlet opening 44 of the flow channel 38 in the inner nozzle piece 12 , so that a flow path from the container to the outlet opening 50 is released.
  • the flow is the less throttled, the farther the outer nozzle piece 14 is pivoted downward.
  • In the limited by a stop maximum open position of the outer Zapfrohr conferencess 14 of the output channel 46 is directed vertically downwards or slightly inclined from. By pivoting back the outer Zapfrohr conferencess 14 in the extended position of the flow path is closed again.
  • the bleed-off actuation for the removal of liquid can take place both on the handle, as well as directly on the outer nozzle piece 14 .
  • valve pan 10 liner 12 inner nozzle piece 14 outer nozzle piece 16 cup body 18 ground 20 contact part 22 sealing portion 24 engagement part 26 valve head 28 stub axle 30 valve pan 32 hinge link 34 bearing eye 36 inlet opening 38 flow channel 40 Stichkanal 42 inlet opening 44 outlet opening 46 output channel 48 Through opening 50 outlet opening 52 wing 54 push-button 56 flap 58 opening 60 Breaking point

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zapfvorrichtung für einen Behälter, der mit Flüssigkeit befüllt und druckdicht verschlossen ist. Zur Entnahme von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter dient ein Zapfrohr, das eine in den Behälter versenkte Lager- und Transportstellung hat und aus dem Behälter in eine Bereitschaftsstellung herausgezogen werden kann, in der sich durch Stellbetätigung ein Strömungsweg durch das Zapfrohr absperren und freigeben lässt.The invention relates to a dispensing device for a container which is filled with liquid and sealed pressure-tight. For the removal of liquid from the container serves a dispensing tube, which has a recessed into the container storage and transport position and can be pulled out of the container into a standby position in which shut off by actuating a flow path through the dispensing tube and release.

Beispiele für solche Behälter sind Fässer, Kleinfässer (Partyfässer) oder Dosen, in denen CO2-haltige Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere Getränke, unter Druck abgefüllt sind. Speziell geht es um Partyfässer für Bier.Examples of such containers are barrels, small barrels (party kegs) or cans in which CO 2 -containing liquids, in particular drinks, are filled under pressure. It's all about party kegs for beer.

Aus DE 198 25 929 A1 ist eine Zapfvorrichtung der genannten Art bekannt, bei der das in die Bereitschaftsstellung herausgezogene Zapfrohr um seine eigene Achse hin und her gedreht wird, um den Strömungsweg für die Flüssigkeit abzusperren und freizugeben. Die Drehbetätigung des Zapfrohrs ist erklärungs- und gewöhnungsbedürftig. Sie geht Neukunden nicht wie selbstverständlich von der Hand.Out DE 198 25 929 A1 For example, there is known a dispensing device of the type mentioned, in which the dispensing tube pulled out into the ready position is rotated about its own axis in order to shut off and release the flow path for the liquid. The rotary actuation of the dispensing tube needs explaining and getting used to. It does not go new customers as a matter of course from the hand.

Bei der Zapfvorrichtung nach DE 100 52 938 A1 ist an dem freien Ende des in die Bereitschaftsstellung herausgezogenen Zapfrohrs ein Betätigungshebel zum Zapfen angebracht. Mit dem Betätigungshebel wird eine in das Zapfrohr eingelassene Ventilwalze gedreht oder ein Ventilschieber in dem Zapfrohr axial verstellt. Der damit einhergehende bauliche Aufwand ist hoch. Nachteilig ist auch der große Platzbedarf für den Betätigungshebel. Letzterer soll bei in die Lager- und Transportstellung eingeschobenem Zapfrohr entweder außen vor dem Behälter stehenbleiben, wo er Platz wegnimmt, stört und zu unerwünschten Manipulationen reizt, oder in einer besonderen Versenkung zu liegen kommen, deren Herstellung aufwendig ist.At the tapping after DE 100 52 938 A1 An actuating lever is attached to the pin at the free end of the dispensing tube pulled out into the ready position. With the actuating lever, a valve roller let into the dispensing tube is rotated or a valve spool in the dispensing tube is adjusted axially. The associated construction costs are high. Another disadvantage is the large footprint for the operating lever. The latter should either stop outside in front of the container when it is inserted into the storage and transport position, where it takes up space, disturbs and irritates to unwanted manipulation, or come to rest in a special sinking, the production of which is complicated.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Zapfvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die in der Lager- und Transportstellung des Zapfrohrs einen unaufwendigen, kompakten Aufbau ohne vorstehende Teile hat und sich durch eine unmittelbar einsichtige, bequeme Stellbetätigung für die Flüssigkeitsentnahme auszeichnet.The object of the invention is to provide a dispensing device of the type mentioned, which has an inexpensive, compact structure without protruding parts in the storage and transport position of the dispensing tube and is characterized by an immediately clear, comfortable actuator for the liquid removal.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass sich das Zapfrohr mit einem Gelenk versehen ist und sich das in Bereitschaftsstellung aus dem Behälter herausgezogene Zapfrohr zur Stellbetätigung für die Flüssigkeitsentnahme an dem Gelenk abknicken lässt.This object is achieved in that the dispensing tube is provided with a hinge and can be bent off in the standby position from the container dispensing nozzle for actuating operation for the liquid removal at the joint.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Zapfrohr wenigstens abschnittsweise steif und gerade. Es lässt sich längs seiner Achse aus dem Behälter herausziehen und quer zu der Achse abknicken.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube is at least partially rigid and straight. It can be pulled out of the container along its axis and bent transversely to the axis.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Strömungsweg durch das Zapfrohr in dessen Streckstellung gesperrt. Der Strömungsweg wird durch Abknicken des Zapfrohrs freigegeben und durch Zurückknicken des Zapfrohrs in die Streckstellung wieder gesperrt.In a preferred embodiment, the flow path is blocked by the dispensing tube in its extended position. The flow path is released by bending the dispensing tube and locked by bending back the dispensing tube in the extended position.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform lässt sich das Zapfrohr aus dem in üblicher Entnahmestellung befindlichen Behälter waagerecht zur Seite herausziehen und nach unten abknicken.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube can be pulled horizontally to the side of the container located in the usual removal position and bend downwards.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Herausziehbewegung des Zapfrohrs aus dem Behälter und die Abknickbewegung des Zapfrohrs anschlagbegrenzt.In a preferred embodiment, the pull-out movement of the dispensing tube from the container and the Abknickbewegung of the dispensing tube are stop-limited.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Zapfrohr in der Länge geteilt. Es weist ein inneres und ein äußeres Zapfrohrstück auf, die durch das Gelenk miteinander verbunden sind.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube is divided in length. It has an inner and an outer Zapfrohrstück, which are interconnected by the joint.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Gelenk ein Gabelgelenk.In a preferred embodiment, the joint is a fork joint.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist an dem freien Ende des Zapfrohrs eine Handhabe vorgesehen. Diese kann zwei seitlich oder seitlich nach oben abstehende Flügel haben, die sich vor dem freien Ende des Zapfrohrs zusammenklipsen lassen.In a preferred embodiment, a handle is provided at the free end of the dispensing tube. This can have two laterally or laterally upwardly projecting wings, which can be clipped together in front of the free end of the dispensing tube.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Zapfrohr mit einem Originalitätssiegel versehen.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube is provided with a tamper-evident seal.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform hat das Zapfrohr abgedichteten Passsitz in einer Laufbuchse, aus der es sich herausziehen lässt. Das Zapfrohr kann mit dem Originalitätssiegel an die Laufbuchse angebunden sein.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube has a sealed fit in a bushing from which it can be withdrawn. The dispensing tube can be attached to the bushing with the originality seal.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind die Laufbuchse, wenigstens das innere Zapfrohrstück und vorzugsweise auch das äußere Zapfrohrstück Zweikomponenten-Kunststoffspritzgussteile aus einer harten Kunststoffkomponente und einer weichen Kunststoffkomponente. Die Teile sind mit Partien aus der weichen Kunststoffkomponente weich gegen weich aneinander abgedichtet.In a preferred embodiment, the bushing, at least the inner spigot piece and preferably also the outer spigot piece are two-component plastic injection molded parts made of a hard plastic component and a soft plastic component. The parts are soft with parts of the soft plastic component soft against each other sealed.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform hat das Zapfrohr einen Strömungskanal für die Flüssigkeit, dessen Boden in einem Umlenkbereich dem Strömungsverlauf der Flüssigkeit entsprechend gerundet ist.In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing tube has a flow channel for the liquid whose bottom is rounded in a deflection region corresponding to the flow of the liquid.

Die Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand von zwei in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Gezeigt sind Zapfvorrichtungen, die aus einer Laufbuchse und einem darin geführten Zapfrohr bestehen. Die Zapfvorrichtungen sind Bestandteil eines nicht näher dargestellten Behälters.

Fig. 1
ist eine perspektivische Ansicht einer in Lager- und Transportstellung befindlichen Zapfvorrichtung. Das Zapfrohr ist in die Laufbuchse eingeschoben.
Fig. 2 ist eine Draufsicht von oben auf die in Lager- und Transportstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 3 ist eine Draufsicht von unten auf die in Lager- und Transportstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 4 ist ein Längsschnitt durch die in Lager- und Transportstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung nach A-A von Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in Bereitschaftsstellung befindlichen Zapfvorrichtung. Das Zapfrohr ist aus der Laufbuchse herausgezogen. Es nimmt eine axiale Streckstellung ein.
Fig. 6 ist eine Draufsicht von oben auf die in Bereitschaftsstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 7 ist eine Draufsicht von unten auf die in Bereitschaftsstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 8 ist ein Längsschnitt durch die in Bereitschaftsstellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung nach A-A von Fig. 7.
Fig. 9 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der in Entnahmestellung befindlichen Zapfvorrichtung. Das Zapfrohr ist aus der Laufbuchse herausgezogen. Es nimmt eine maximal nach unten abgeknickte Stellung ein.
Fig. 10 ist eine Draufsicht von oben auf die in Entnahmestellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 11 ist eine Draufsicht von unten auf die in Entnahmestellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 12 ist ein Längsschnitt durch die in Entnahmestellung befindliche Zapfvorrichtung nach A-A von Fig. 11.
Fig. 13 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung der in Bereitschaftsstellung befindlichen Zapfvorrichtung.
Fig. 14 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsdarstellung einer in Bereitschaftsstellung befindlichen zweiten Zapfvorrichtung, die in der Verrippung des Zapfrohrs und im Griffbereich abgewandelt ist.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to two embodiments shown in the drawing. Shown are dispensing devices that consist of a bushing and a dispensing tube guided therein. The dispensing devices are part of a container, not shown.
Fig. 1
is a perspective view of a located in storage and transport position dispensing device. The dispensing tube is inserted into the bushing.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the dispensing device in storage and transport position. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the dispensing device in storage and transport position. FIG.
Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section through the located in storage and transport position dispensing device according to AA Fig. 3 ,
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the standby tapping device. The dispensing tube is pulled out of the bushing. It assumes an axial extended position.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the tapping device in the ready position. FIG.
Fig. 7 is a bottom plan view of the tapping device in the ready position.
Fig. 8 is a longitudinal section through the stand in dispensing position dispensing device according to AA Fig. 7 ,
9 is a perspective view of the dispensing device located in the removal position. The dispensing tube is pulled out of the bushing. It assumes a maximum downward bent position.
10 is a top plan view of the dispensing device in the removal position.
Fig. 11 is a bottom plan view of the dispensing device located in the extraction position.
Fig. 12 is a longitudinal section through the tapping device according to AA located in the removal position Fig. 11 ,
Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the standby tapping device.
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a second tapping device in the standby position modified in the fins of the tapping pipe and in the grip area. FIG.

Ein Behälter (nicht dargestellt) mit einer der in den Abbildungen gezeigten integrierten Zapfvorrichtungen ist unter Druck mit Flüssigkeit befüllt, die Kohlensäure enthält. Speziell geht es um Bier in einem Fass, Kleinfass (Partyfass) oder einer Dose. Die Zapfvorrichtung in einen Behälter eingebaut und dient zu dessen Entleerung.A container (not shown) with one of the integrated dispensers shown in the figures is filled under pressure with liquid containing carbon dioxide. Especially it is about beer in a barrel, small barrel (party keg) or a can. The dispensing device is installed in a container and used for its emptying.

Der Behälter hat einen Unterboden, einen umlaufenden Mantel und einen Oberboden. Die in den Abbildungen gezeigten Zapfvorrichtungen sind nach Art eines Auslaufhahns unten in den Mantel des Behälters eingebaut. Wohlgemerkt besteht auch die Möglichkeit, Zapfvorrichtungen von im übrigen gleichem Aufbau mit einem Anschluss für eine Steigleitung zu versehen, in den Oberboden oder oben in den Mantel des Behälters einzubauen und die Flüssigkeit mit einem Drucksystem aus dem Behälter zu fördern (nicht dargestellt).The container has a subfloor, a circumferential mantle and a topsoil. The dispensing devices shown in the figures are installed in the manner of a drain cock down in the jacket of the container. It should be noted that it is also possible to provide dispensing devices of otherwise the same construction with a connection for a riser, to install in the topsoil or top in the jacket of the container and to convey the liquid with a pressure system from the container (not shown).

Die Zapfvorrichtung ist dreiteilig. Sie besteht aus einer Laufbuchse 10 und einem abgedichtet darin geführten Zapfrohr, das in der Länge geteilt ist und aus einem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 und einem gelenkig daran angebrachten äußeren Zapfrohrstück 14 besteht.The dispensing device is in three parts. It consists of a bushing 10 and a sealed dispensing tube, which is divided in length and consists of an inner Zapfrohrstück 12 and an articulated outer thereto Zapfrohrstück 14 .

Die Laufbuchse 10 hat einen zylindrischen Becherkörper 16, dessen Boden 18 am inneren Ende der Laufbuchse 10 geschlossen ist. Am äußeren Ende der Laufbuchse 10 befindet sich ein radial nach außen abstehender Spund, der eine flanschartige äußere Anlagepartie 20, eine dahinter zurückspringende umlaufende Dichtpartie 22 und eine innen vor der Dichtpartie 22 befindliche, umlaufende konische Rastpartie 24 hat, deren Durchmesser größer ist als der der Dichtpartie 22. The bushing 10 has a cylindrical cup body 16 whose bottom 18 is closed at the inner end of the bush 10 . At the outer end of the bushing 10 is a radially outwardly projecting bung, which has a flange outer bearing portion 20, a recessed behind it circumferential sealing portion 22 and an inboard of the sealing part 22 , circumferential conical locking portion 24 whose diameter is greater than that of Sealing part 22.

Die Laufbuchse 10 ist ein Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussteil aus Kunststoff. Ihr Becherkörper 16 besteht aus einer harten Kunststoffkomponente, und ihr Spund aus einer weichen, elastischen Kunststoffkomponente. Der Becherkörper 16 hat am Innenmantel eine Dichtpartie für das Zapfrohr, die aus der weichen Kunststoffkomponente besteht.The liner 10 is a two-component plastic injection molded part. Its cup body 16 is made of a hard plastic component, and its bung made of a soft, elastic plastic component. The cup body 16 has on the inner shell a sealing part for the dispensing tube, which consists of the soft plastic component.

Unten am Mantel des Behälters ist eine seitliche Spundöffnung mit einem Bördelrand vorgesehen. Die Zapfvorrichtung wird mit dem Becherkörper 16 der Laufbuchse 10 voran in die Spundöffnung eingeführt und mit dem Spund über den Bördelrand gedrückt, so dass sie unter Abdichtung daran einrastet.At the bottom of the jacket of the container, a lateral bung opening is provided with a bead. The dispensing device is inserted with the cup body 16 of the bushing 10 in advance into the bung opening and pressed with the bung on the beaded edge so that it snaps into place while sealing.

Die gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Zapfrohrstücke 12, 14, aus denen das Zapfrohr besteht, sind abschnittsweise zylindrisch und von gleichem Durchmesser. Sie nehmen eine Streckstellung ein, in der sie axial ausgerichtet sind und unter Abdichtung in die Becheröffnung der Laufbuchse 10 passen.The pivotally interconnected Zapfrohrstücke 12, 14, of which the dispensing tube consists, are partially cylindrical and of the same diameter. They assume an extended position in which they are aligned axially and fit under seal in the cup opening of the bush 10 .

Das innere Zapfrohrstück 12 ist ein Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussteil aus Kunststoff. Es besteht im Wesentlichen aus der harten Kunststoffkomponente, hat aber auch eine Dichtpartie aus der weichen Kunststoffkomponente, die mit der Dichtpartie der Laufbuchse 10 weich gegen weich in abdichtender Anlage steht.The inner Zapfrohrstück 12 is a two-component plastic injection molded part. It consists essentially of the hard plastic component, but also has a sealing part of the soft plastic component, which is soft with the sealing portion of the bushing 10 against soft in sealing contact.

Für das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 kommt ein Einkomponenten-Spritzgussteil aus der harten Kunststoffkomponente in Betracht. Vorzugsweise ist aber auch das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 ein Zweikomponenten-Spritzgussteil mit einer Dichtpartie aus der weichen Kunststoffkomponente, die mit den Dichtpartien der Laufbuchse 10 und des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 weich gegen weich in abdichtender Anlage steht.For the outer Zapfrohrstück 14 is a one-component injection molded part of the hard plastic component into consideration. Preferably, however, the outer nozzle piece 14 is a two-component injection molded part with a sealing part of the soft plastic component, which is soft against sealing in sealing engagement with the sealing parts of the bush 10 and the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12 .

Das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 ist mit einem Gabelgelenk an dem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 angelenkt. Das innere Zapfrohrstück 12 weist einen abgeplattet kugelförmigen Ventilkopf 26 auf, der mit radial zur Seite abstehenden, fluchtenden Achsstummeln 28 (Fig. 5, 9) versehen ist. Letzere bilden die Anlenkachse für das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14. Die Anlenkachse schneidet die Rohrachse des Zapfrohrs unter einem rechten Winkel.The outer Zapfrohrstück 14 is articulated with a fork joint on the inner Zapfrohrstück 12 . The inner nozzle piece 12 has a flattened spherical valve head 26 , which with radially projecting to the side, aligned stub axles 28 (FIG. Fig. 5 . 9 ) is provided. The latter form the articulation axis for the outer Zapfrohrstück 14. The pivot axis cuts the tube axis of the dispensing tube at a right angle.

Das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 sitzt mit einer kugelschalensegment-förmigen Ventilpfanne 30 auf dem Ventilkopf 26 des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12. Das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 weist zwei einander gegenüberliegende Gelenklappen 32 (Fig. 5, 6) auf, die parallel im Abstand nach innen ragen, den Ventilkopf 26 an dessen Abplattung zwischen sich aufnehmen und mit Lageraugen 34 (Fig. 13) schwenkbar auf den Achsstummeln 28 sitzen. Das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 lässt sich aus der mit dem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 axial ausgerichteten Streckstellung anschlagbegrenzt nach unten schwenken.The outer nozzle piece 14 is seated with a spherical shell segment-shaped valve pan 30 on the valve head 26 of the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12. The outer Zapfrohrstück 14 has two opposing hinge flaps 32 (FIGS. Fig. 5, 6 ), which protrude in parallel at a distance inwardly, receive the valve head 26 at its flattening between them and with bearing eyes 34 (FIG. Fig. 13 ) pivotally seated on the stub axles 28 . The outer Zapfrohrstück 14 can be pivoted from the limited with the inner Zapfrohrstück 12 axially oriented extension position stop limited down.

Die axiale Streckstellung der beiden Zapfrohrstücke 12, 14, bei der das Zapfrohr in die Laufbuchse 10 eingeschoben ist und in deren Becheröffnung versenkt zu liegen kommt, ist die Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 4).The axial extended position of the two dispensing tube pieces 12, 14, in which the dispensing tube is inserted into the bushing 10 and comes to lie sunk in the cup opening, the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices (see. Fig. 1 to 4 ).

Die Laufbuchse 10 hat recht weit außen am Mantel ihres Becherkörpers 16 eine Einlauföffnung 36 für die Flüssigkeit. Die Einlauföffnung 36 ist von der Dichtpartie der Laufbuchse 10 umgeben, die aus der weichen Kunststoffkomponente besteht. In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen liegt die geschlossene Mantelwand des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 mit dessen Dichtpartie vor der Einlauföffnung 36, die so weich gegen weich abgedichtet ist.The bushing 10 has quite far outside on the shell of its cup body 16 an inlet opening 36 for the liquid. The inlet opening 36 is surrounded by the sealing part of the bushing 10 , which consists of the soft plastic component. In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices, the closed jacket wall of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 lies with its sealing part in front of the inlet opening 36, which is so softly sealed against soft.

Das innere Zapfrohrstück 12 hat einen im Wesentlichen axialen Strömungskanal 38 für die Flüssigkeit. Am inneren Ende des Strömungskanals 38 führt ein Stichkanal 40 an eine Eintrittsöffnung 42 im Mantel des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12. Nahe der Eintrittsöffnung 42 hat der Stichkanal 40 einen im Wesentlichen radialen Verlauf. Im Umlenkbereich, d.h. am Übergang zwischen dem Stichkanal 40 und dem axialen Strömungskanal 38 des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 ist der Boden des Kanals dem Strömungsverlauf der Flüssigkeit entsprechend gerundet.The inner nozzle 12 has a substantially axial flow channel 38 for the liquid. At the inner end of the flow channel 38 , a branch channel 40 leads to an inlet opening 42 in the jacket of the inner nozzle piece 12. Near the inlet opening 42 , the branch channel 40 has a substantially radial course. In the deflection region, ie at the transition between the branch channel 40 and the axial flow channel 38 of the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12 of the bottom of the channel is rounded according to the flow of the liquid.

Die Eintrittsöffnung 42 des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 ist von dessen Dichtpartie umgeben. In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen liegt die geschlossene Mantelwand des Becherkörpers 16 der Eintrittsöffnung 42 mit der Dichtpartie der Laufbuchse 10 gegenüber. Auch die Eintrittsöffnung 42 ist so weich gegen weich abgedichtet. In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen kann keine Flüssigkeit in den Strömungskanal 38 des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 gelangen.The inlet opening 42 of the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12 is surrounded by the sealing part. In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices, the closed jacket wall of the cup body 16 of the inlet opening 42 is opposite to the sealing portion of the bush 10 . Also, the inlet opening 42 is so soft against soft sealed. In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices no liquid can get into the flow channel 38 of the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12 .

In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen endet der axiale Strömungskanal 38 des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 mit einer Austrittsöffnung 44 an der Peripherie des zu dem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 gehörigen Ventilkopfs 26. Die Austrittsöffnung 44 ist von der Dichtpartie des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 umgeben. Ihr liegt eine Dichtpartie an der geschlossenen Wand der Ventilpfanne 30 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 gegenüber, so dass auch hier eine Abdichtung weich gegen weich erfolgt.In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices, the axial flow channel 38 of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 ends with an outlet opening 44 on the periphery of the valve head 26 belonging to the inner dispensing tube piece 12. The outlet opening 44 is surrounded by the sealing section of the inner dispensing tube piece 12 . It lies a sealing part on the closed wall of the valve pan 30 of the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 opposite, so that here is a soft seal against soft.

Das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 hat einen Flüssigkeitsausgabekanal 46, der in Seitenansicht mit Blick in Richtung der Gelenkachse des Zapfrohrs (vgl. Fig. 4, 8 und 12) einen schräg nach unten abgeknickten Verlauf hat. Der Ausgabekanal 46 hat an der Peripherie der Ventilpfanne 30 eine Durchtrittsöffnung 48 und an dem äußeren Ende des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 eine nach unten gerichtete Auslauföffnung 50. The outer nozzle piece 14 has a liquid discharge channel 46, which in side view looking in the direction of the hinge axis of the dispensing tube (see. Fig. 4 . 8th and 12 ) has an obliquely bent down course. The discharge channel 46 has a passage opening 48 at the periphery of the valve pan 30 and a downwardly directed outlet opening 50 at the outer end of the outer nozzle piece 14 .

Die Durchtrittsöffnung 48 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 ist von dessen Dichtpartie umgeben. In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen liegt die geschlossene Mantelwand des Ventilkopfs 26 der Durchtrittsöffnung 48 mit der Dichtpartie des inneren Zapfrohrstücks 12 gegenüber. Auch die Durchtrittsöffnung 48 ist so weich gegen weich abgedichtet. Wo auch immer Flüssigkeit herkommen mag, kann sie nicht in den Ausgabekanal 46 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 gelangen.The passage opening 48 of the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 is surrounded by the sealing part. In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices, the closed shell wall of the valve head 26 of the passage opening 48 with the sealing portion of the inner Zapfrohrstücks 12 is opposite. Also, the passage opening 48 is so softly sealed against soft. Wherever liquid may come from, it can not get into the dispensing passage 46 of the outer nozzle 14 .

In der Lager- und Transportstellung der Zapfvorrichtungen endet der Ausgabekanal 46 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 mit der Auslauföffnung 50 an der geschlossenen Mantelwand des Becherkörpers 16. Sicherheitshalber erfolgt auch hier mit den Dichtpartien des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 und der Laufbuchse 10 eine Abdichtung weich gegen weich.In the storage and transport position of the dispensing devices, the dispensing channel 46 of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 ends with the outlet opening 50 on the closed jacket wall of the cup body 16. For safety reasons, the sealing sections of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 and the bushing 10 also have a soft, soft seal.

Zur Vorbereitung der Entnahme von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter wird das Zapfrohr aus der Laufbuchse 10 in eine Bereitschaftsstellung herausgezogen (vgl. Fig. 5 bis 8, 13 und 14). Zum Herausziehen ist an dem freien Ende des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 eine Handhabe vorgesehen, die zwei seitlich (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 13) bzw. seitlich nach oben (vgl. Fig. 14) abstehende Flügel 52 hat. Letztere kommen vor dem Mantel des Behälters zu liegen. Die Flügel 52 lassen sich nach vom biegen und vor dem freien Ende des Zapfrohrs zusammenklipsen. Sie bieten dann eine bequeme Griffmöglichkeit und einen verlängerten Hebelarm zum Abknicken des Zapfrohrs.To prepare the removal of liquid from the container, the dispensing tube is pulled out of the bushing 10 into a ready position (cf. Fig. 5 to 8 . 13 and 14 ). To pull out a handle is provided at the free end of the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 , the two side (see. Fig. 1 to 13 ) or laterally upwards (see. Fig. 14 ) has projecting wings 52 . The latter come to lie in front of the jacket of the container. The wings 52 can be clipped together after bending and before the free end of the dispensing tube. They then offer a comfortable grip and an extended lever arm for kinking the dispensing tube.

Das Zapfrohr ist mit einem Originalitätssiegel an die Laufbuchse 10 angebunden. Das Originalitätssiegel besteht aus einem Druckknopf 54, der mit einer Lasche 56 an der äußeren Anlagepartie 20 der Laufbuchse 10 hängt. Nach Montage des Zapfrohrs durch Einschieben in die Laufbuchse 10 wird der Druckknopf 54 in eine stirnseitige Öffnung 58 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 eingeknöpft (Fig. 4). Der Druckknopf 54 lässt sich zerstörungsfrei nicht wieder aus der Öffnung 58 lösen. Beim erstmaligen Herausziehen des Zapfrohrs aus der Laufbuchse 10 reißt stattdessen die Lasche 56, an der der Druckknopf 54 hängt, und zwar an einer auffälligen Sollbruchstelle 60. The dispensing tube is connected to the liner 10 with a tamper-evident seal. The tamper-evident seal consists of a push-button 54 which hangs with a tab 56 on the outer end portion 20 of the bush 10 . After mounting the dispensing tube by inserting it into the bushing 10 , the push-button 54 is buttoned into an end-side opening 58 of the outer dispensing tube piece 14 (FIG. Fig. 4 ). The push button 54 can not be destructively released from the opening 58 again. The first time pulling the dispensing tube out of the bushing 10 instead tears the tab 56 to which the push button 54 depends, namely at a conspicuous breaking point 60th

Das Zapfrohr lässt sich gegen einen Anschlag gerade so weit aus der Laufbuchse 10 herausziehen, dass die Eintrittsöffnung 42 des Strömungskanals 38 in dem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 mit der Einlauföffnung 36 der Laufbuchse 10 zur Deckung kommt. Der Strömungskanal 38 füllt sich mit Flüssigkeit, bleibt aber durch die Ventilpfanne 30 des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 unter Abdichtung gesperrt. In der Bereitschaftsstellung (vgl. Fig. 5 bis 8, 13 und Fig. 14) tritt also noch keine Flüssigkeit über die Zapfvorrichtungen aus.The dispensing tube can be pulled out of the bush 10 so far against a stop just so far that the inlet opening 42 of the flow channel 38 in the inner nozzle piece 12 with the inlet opening 36 of the bush 10 to cover comes. The flow channel 38 fills with liquid, but remains closed by the valve pan 30 of the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 under sealing. In the ready position (cf. Fig. 5 to 8 . 13 and Fig. 14 ) so does not leak any liquid through the dispensing devices.

Zur Entnahme von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter wird das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 der in Bereitschaftsstellung befindlichen Zapfvorrichtung um die Anlenkachse nach unten geschwenkt (vgl. Fig. 9 bis 12). Dabei kommt die Durchtrittsöffnung 48 des Ausgabekanals 46 in dem äußeren Zapfrohrstück 14 mit der Austrittsöffnung 44 des Strömungskanals 38 in dem inneren Zapfrohrstück 12 mehr und mehr zur Deckung, so dass ein Strömungsweg aus dem Behälter hin zu der Auslauföffnung 50 freigegeben wird. Die Strömung ist umso weniger gedrosselt, je weiter das äußere Zapfrohrstück 14 nach unten geschwenkt wird. In der durch einen Anschlag begrenzten maximalen Offenstellung des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 ist der Ausgabekanal 46 vertikal nach unten gerichtet oder leicht nach vom geneigt. Durch Zurückschwenken des äußeren Zapfrohrstücks 14 in die Strecklage wird der Strömungsweg wieder geschlossen.For removing liquid from the container, the outer nozzle piece 14 of the dispensing device located in the standby position is pivoted downwards around the articulation axis (cf. Fig. 9 to 12 ). In this case, the passage opening 48 of the discharge channel 46 in the outer nozzle piece 14 more and more coincides with the outlet opening 44 of the flow channel 38 in the inner nozzle piece 12 , so that a flow path from the container to the outlet opening 50 is released. The flow is the less throttled, the farther the outer nozzle piece 14 is pivoted downward. In the limited by a stop maximum open position of the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 of the output channel 46 is directed vertically downwards or slightly inclined from. By pivoting back the outer Zapfrohrstücks 14 in the extended position of the flow path is closed again.

Die das Zapfrohr abknickende Betätigung zur Entnahme von Flüssigkeit kann sowohl an der Handhabe, als auch unmittelbar an dem äußeren Zapfrohrstück 14 erfolgen.The bleed-off actuation for the removal of liquid can take place both on the handle, as well as directly on the outer nozzle piece 14 .

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010 Laufbuchseliner 1212 inneres Zapfrohrstückinner nozzle piece 1414 äußeres Zapfrohrstückouter nozzle piece 1616 Becherkörpercup body 1818 Bodenground 2020 Anlagepartiecontact part 2222 Dichtpartiesealing portion 2424 Rastpartieengagement part 2626 Ventilkopfvalve head 2828 Achsstummelstub axle 3030 Ventilpfannevalve pan 3232 Gelenklappenhinge link 3434 Lageraugebearing eye 3636 Einlauföffnunginlet opening 3838 Strömungskanalflow channel 4040 StichkanalStichkanal 4242 Eintrittsöffnunginlet opening 4444 Austrittsöffnungoutlet opening 4646 Ausgabekanaloutput channel 4848 DurchtrittsöffnungThrough opening 5050 Auslauföffnungoutlet opening 5252 Flügelwing 5454 Druckknopfpush-button 5656 Lascheflap 5858 Öffnungopening 6060 SollbruchstelleBreaking point

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  1. A tapping device for withdrawing a liquid from a container which can be sealed in a pressure-tight manner, comprising a bushing (10) adapted to be inserted into the container, and a tapping pipe which, in a storage and transport position, can be immersed into the bushing (10) and can be pulled out of the bushing (10) to a standby position in which a flow path through the tapping pipe can be blocked and unblocked by actuation, characterised in that the tapping pipe is provided with a hinge and, in the standby position for actuation, is adapted to be bent at the hinge.
  2. The tapping device of claim 1, wherein the tapping pipe is stiff and straight at least in sections, and is adapted to be pulled out of the bushing (10) along its axis and to be bent transversely to the axis.
  3. The tapping device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the flow path through the tapping pipe is blocked in the straight position thereof and is adapted to be unblocked by bending the tapping pipe and to be re-blocked by bending the tapping pipe back.
  4. The tapping device of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tapping pipe is adapted to be pulled out horizontally and laterally from the bushing (10) in its usual tapping position and to be bent downward.
  5. The tapping device of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pull-out movement of the tapping pipe from the bushing (10) and the bending movement are limited by stops.
  6. The tapping device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the tapping pipe is divided along its length into inner and outer tapping pipe sections (12, 14) interconnected by the hinge.
  7. The tapping device of claim 6, wherein the hinge is a fork-type hinge.
  8. The tapping device of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a handle is provided at the free end of the tapping pipe.
  9. The tapping device of claim 8, wherein the handle has two wings (52) projecting laterally or laterally upward, the wings being adapted to be clipped together in front of the free end of the tapping pipe.
  10. The tapping device of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the tapping pipe is provided with a originality seal.
  11. The tapping device of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the tapping pipe has a sealed snug-fit within the bushing (10).
  12. The tapping device of claims 10 or 11, wherein the tapping pipe is bound to the bushing (10) by means of the originality seal.
  13. The tapping device of claim 11 or 12, wherein the bushing (10), at least the inner tapping pipe section (12), and preferably also the outer tapping pipe section (14), are two-component plastic injection moulded parts of a hard plastic component and a soft plastic component mutually sealed soft-to-soft by portions of the soft plastic component.
  14. The tapping device of any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the tapping pipe has a liquid flowing channel (38, 40) the bottom of which is rounded in a redirecting part in accordance with the flow of the liquid.
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