EP3080002A1 - Appareil de stockage et de distribution de liquide - Google Patents

Appareil de stockage et de distribution de liquide

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EP3080002A1
EP3080002A1 EP13900874.2A EP13900874A EP3080002A1 EP 3080002 A1 EP3080002 A1 EP 3080002A1 EP 13900874 A EP13900874 A EP 13900874A EP 3080002 A1 EP3080002 A1 EP 3080002A1
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Prior art keywords
flexible diaphragm
cavity
collapsible bag
container
lid
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Timothy E. Orr
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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
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0462—Squeezing collapsible or flexible beverage containers, e.g. bag-in-box 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
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0003—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid
    • B67D1/0004—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl
    • 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
    • B67D7/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
    • B67D7/02—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
    • B67D7/0238—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on liquids in storage containers
    • B67D7/0255—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on liquids in storage containers squeezing collapsible or flexible storage 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
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0801—Details of beverage containers, e.g. casks, kegs
    • B67D2001/0827—Bags in box
    • B67D2001/0828—Bags in box in pressurised housing

Definitions

  • Potable liquids such as spirits and the like, are normally distributed and transported in barrels for eventual use in commercial establishments. Although such storage and delivery methods have been successful in providing potable liquids, the use of barrels has certain disadvantages.
  • barrels which are normally constructed of rigid material such as metal and wood, take up counter space. Also, once a barrel is emptied it must be returned to a facility, cleaned, and sanitized for reused. Needless to say, such recycling of barrels is labor intensive and relatively expensive to carry out .
  • 5,156,300 teach flexible or semi-rigid containers in which internal supports are employed to prevent uneven radial collapse of the plastic container when liquid is removed from the same.
  • 4,013,195 show rigid tanks containing an internal bladder used to expel liquid from the rigid tank.
  • the internal bladders include reinforcements to maintain the elongation or other controlled shapes .
  • United States Patent Application Publication 2009/0057347 illustrates a method and apparatus for dispensing fluids in which a bag is found within a bag and placed within a bottle assembly.
  • the dispensing containers position adjacent or sandwich between one or more flexible pressurization containers to squeeze liquid from the same during the dispensing process.
  • a liquid storage and dispensing mechanism that is compatible with a flexible container used to transport potable liquids would be an notable advance in the field of food and beverages .
  • the apparatus of the present invention utilizes a container having a bottom and side portion extending outwardly from the bottom to form a chamber.
  • the chamber has an opening for access to the same.
  • a flexible diaphragm is also employed in the present apparatus and is formed to provide a casing defining an inner cavity.
  • the flexible diaphragm may be made of any suitable material such as rubber, polymeric films, any combinations thereof, and the like.
  • a flexible diaphragm mounts within the chamber of the container such that the cavity possesses a perimeter.
  • the flexible diaphragm is fitted into a frame which includes a flange member that contacts and supports the
  • the frame positions at least the portion of the casing of the flexible diaphragm adjacent the bottom and side portion of the container.
  • the frame may also be formed with one or more partitions that are generally rigid and lie adjacent the casing of the flexible diaphragm. Such partitions allow placement of the collapsible liquid containing bag within the cavity of the diaphragm prior to expulsion of liquid from the collapsible liquid containing bag,
  • a substantially airtight seal is formed in a space between the container and the flexible diaphragm.
  • Such space lies outside of the cavity of the flexible diaphragm which expands and contracts, dependent on the introduction or removal of pressurized gas from the space.
  • an entry to the space allows such pressurized gas to flow from the source.
  • the gas When the gas is introduced into the space, such gas impinges on the flexible diaphragm to urge the flexible diaphragm against the collapsible bag which is placed in the cavity of the diaphragm.
  • the squeezing of the diaphragm against the collapsible bag forces liquid from the collapsible bag through an exit of the
  • the liquid is then dispensed as desired for use.
  • a lid may also be employed with the present invention that fits adjacent to the container side portion.
  • the lid includes an aperture which communicates with the cavity of the flexible diaphragm.
  • the lid may be formed with projection that extends into the cavity of the flexible diaphragm and provides a support for the collapsible bag extending into the cavity of the diaphragm. The support would, thus, permit expansion of the flexible diaphragm into the cavity of the collapsible bag, causing shrinking of the collapsible bag when squeezed by the pressured diaphragm.
  • a guard may also be provided adjacent the support to prevent the collapsible bag from expanding upwardly and hindering flow of liquid to the exit of the collapsible bag.
  • the lid may also allow access of pressurized gas to the substantially airtight space formed between the container and the flexible diaphragm.
  • Another object of the present invention is to dispense liquids found in pouches or bags formed of flexible materials and, to a large degree, dispensing the entire content of the bag or pouch during such operation.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a liquid storage and delivery apparatus which eliminates the disadvantages of shipping and storing potable liquids in rigid barrels .
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a liquid storage and delivery apparatus which permits the use of flexible containers to ship and store potable liquids and further allow the interchanging of such flexible containers with the apparatus of the present invention.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a liquid storage and delivery apparatus which greatly reduces the cost of shipping potable liquids from a source to the place of use .
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a liquid storage and delivery apparatus which saves counter space in an establishment where such potable liquids are dispensed.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a liquid storage and delivery apparatus which employs low pressure gas systems that are already found in restaurants, bars, and the like where such potable liquids are dispensed.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of the flexible diaphragm and frame for holding the same .
  • FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the flexible diaphragm and the frame for holding the same.
  • FIG, 3 is a top plan view of the lid portion of the apparatus of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the lid depicted in FIG. 3, with the addition of a pressurized gas nipple.
  • FIG. 5 is a top right side perspective view of the apparatus of the present invention in an exploded configuration with the liquid containing plastic bag depicted apart from the apparatus, with the container interior revealed.
  • FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the apparatus of the present invention in its assembled condition holding the liquid containing plastic bag therewithin,
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the apparatus of the present invention depicted in FIG. 6.
  • FIG, 8 is a sectional view taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 showing the wall of the diaphragm and the body of the liquid containing plastic bag as lines.
  • FIGS. 5-8 An embodiment of the invention as a whole is depicted in the drawings by reference character 10, FIGS. 5-8.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 takes the form of a flexible diaphragm 12 which may be constructed of rubberized material, plastic material, and the like. Diaphragm 12 is supported by a relatively rigid frame 14 to form an air impervious unit 16. The frame is formed with a flange or loop portion 18 which is firmly fixed to diaphragm 12 by the use of fasteners, glue, unitary construction or the like. Flange 18 includes an upper Y-shaped portion 20 which accommodates
  • Partitions 22 and 24 create an entry space 76 for pressurized gas and allows the placement of a collapsible bag 62, which will be discussed hereinafter in further detail.
  • a fitting 26 serves as a seal for container 28, FIG. 5, which will be further delineated as the specification continues. Fitting 26 includes a gasket member 30 and
  • pressurized gas nipple or inlet 32 pressurized gas nipple or inlet 32.
  • keyhole pins 34 extend outwardly from fitting 26. It should be realized that diaphragm 12 is free to move towards and away from frame 14 according to directional arrows 36 and 38, FIG. 1.
  • a top or lid 40 is shown for use with container 28.
  • Lid includes a ring-shaped upper portion 42 having a plurality of keyholes 44 which are intended to engage keyhole pins 34.
  • an opening 46 is included to accommodate gas nipple 32 which extend from fitting 26 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • Gas coupler 33 is depicted in FIG. 4.
  • Handles 46 and 48 also extend from ring- shaped upper portion 42 to allow handling of lid 40 by the user.
  • a truncated conicle projection 50 extends through aperture 52 of lid 40.
  • Projection 50 includes a plate 54 having a keyhole- shaped passageway 56.
  • Tab 58 extends downwardly from projection 50 and supports a bladder pressure guard 60 which has a
  • bag 62 which contain liquids to be dispensed.
  • bag 62 includes a body portion 64 as well as a gland 66 connected to a dispensing tube 68.
  • Gland 66 is intended to fit into keyhole-shaped passageway 66 of lid 40 and lie against bladder pressure guard 60. In this manner, the body portion 64 of collapsible bag 62 does not ride or balloon upwardly against lid 40 when bag 62 is emptied in apparatus 10. Such a movement of bag 62 would stop the egress of liquid from bag 62 via gland 66 and dispensing tube 68, should it occur.
  • container 28 includes a bottom portion 70 as well as side portion 72 which extends outwardly from bottom portion 70, The result is a generally cylindrical shaped container 28 having a top 74, side upon which fitting 26 sits.
  • Casing 80 and unitary partitions 22 and 24 form a cavity 82 into which collapsible bag 62 is inserted. Fitting 26, thus, seals a space 76 which lies apart from the cavity 82. It should be noted that collapsible bag 62 extends toward the bottoms 70 of
  • lid 40 with fitting 26 also causes the engagement of nipple 32 with coupler 33 to allow pressurized gas to be directed from a source (not shown) , of conventional configuration.
  • a source may include pressurized gas of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and the like.
  • Directional arrow 88 indicates the movement of pressurized gas through coupler 33, nipple 32, and into space 76 along the side of partition 22.
  • liquid containing collapsible bag 62 is mated with lid 40 via gland 66 and keyhole-shaped passageway 56 prior to placement of lid 40 atop fitting 26, in this regard.
  • apparatus 10 is depicted in its assembled condition with liquid containing bag 62 found within cavity 82 of flexible diaphragm 12. It should be apparent that air impervious unit 16 and liquid containing collapsible bag 62 fit into a chamber 90 of container 28.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de stockage et de distribution de liquide faisant appel à un réservoir ou récipient qui contient une membrane souple soutenue par un cadre. Le cadre dévie la membrane souple contre la paroi interne du récipient et permet l'expansion et la contraction de la membrane dans une certaine direction. Un joint crée un espace sensiblement étanche à l'air à l'intérieur du réservoir pour permettre au gaz sous pression dirigé de pousser le mouvement de la membrane au sein du réservoir. Un couvercle ou un raccord soutient un sachet repliable transportant un liquide à l'intérieur d'un second espace au sein du réservoir de telle sorte que le mouvement de la membrane souple contre le sachet repliable force ou presse le liquide à partir de celui-ci pour utilisation.
EP13900874.2A 2013-07-08 2013-07-08 Appareil de stockage et de distribution de liquide Withdrawn EP3080002A1 (fr)

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