EP3116823B1 - Dispositif pour la distribution de boissons, systeme de pilotage et procede de distribution d'une boisson - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la distribution de boissons, systeme de pilotage et procede de distribution d'une boisson Download PDF

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EP3116823B1
EP3116823B1 EP15709695.9A EP15709695A EP3116823B1 EP 3116823 B1 EP3116823 B1 EP 3116823B1 EP 15709695 A EP15709695 A EP 15709695A EP 3116823 B1 EP3116823 B1 EP 3116823B1
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  • the present invention relates to a device for dispensing liquids, an assembly comprising a control system and such a device and a method for dispensing a liquid. It applies to the distribution of drinks. For example for the distribution of soda, beer, cider, wine, tea, juice.
  • Devices are arranged individually or in the park, sold or rented for a period which can vary from one day to one year, or made available.
  • the places of use are bars, restaurants, boats, association premises, holiday or sports clubs, festivals, campsites, bowling alleys, casinos, etc. They are particularly suitable for remote and difficult to access places.
  • CO 2 carbon dioxide
  • the document FR2772738 offers a storage and distribution facility for carbonated drinks.
  • carbon footprint designates an accounting tool greenhouse gas emissions, which must take into account the primary energy and the final energy of products and services.
  • the document WO2011 / 107146 A1 discloses a device for dispensing drinks; the document EP0389191 A1 discloses a barrel comprising a PET shell with a flexible pouch and a means for blowing a gas; the document WO2011 / 000021 A1 discloses a flow meter for a draft circuit; the document GB2349198 A discloses a foam blocking means.
  • the present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks.
  • the present invention relates to a device according to claim 1.
  • Each barrel is made up of a PET shell (acronym for ethylene polyterephthalate) inside which is positioned a pocket made of flexible material containing the liquid.
  • each barrel is cylindrical in shape and has a handle made of PET.
  • each barrel is made of recyclable material.
  • the barrel is disposable and recyclable. The use of these barrels implies a better carbon footprint and does not require transport for recovery and cleaning. There is no deposit on the barrel. The use of three barrels allows for choice and without taking up too much space.
  • the absence of contact between the air blown into the barrel, between the shell and the flexible pouch, and the liquid ensures a longer shelf life than with a gas pressure draft system in a metal barrel, the order of 3 weeks on the beer according to the technical characteristics provided against 3 to 4 days.
  • the carbonated drink is maintained at the desired temperature while retaining the taste of the drink.
  • the draft circuit cooling system cools the solenoid valves and prevents the creation of foam when there is no draft for some time, the entire draft line being cooled down to the tap.
  • the device is autonomous, because it can be installed anywhere and does not require any particular skill.
  • the barrel change is simple to carry out.
  • the database is located on a server with a host. With each action of a client, the management system interrogates the database and updates it if necessary by the connection means.
  • the database management system makes it possible to be associated with one or more tables, which makes it possible to manage several places at the same time.
  • the casters allow the device to be moved.
  • the device just requires an electrical outlet to be powered.
  • the device comprises a battery.
  • the device includes a plurality of drums and liquid dispensing valves.
  • the device offers the possibility of having several types of liquid.
  • connection means is wired or wireless.
  • connection means is real time and wireless.
  • Wi-Fi registered trademark means a set of wireless communication protocols governed by the standards of the group IEEE 802.11, ISO / IEC 8802-11
  • a telecommunications network for example using Wi-Fi (registered trademark means a set of wireless communication protocols governed by the standards of the group IEEE 802.11, ISO / IEC 8802-11) or a telecommunications network.
  • Real-time is defined by the fact that information is transmitted or collected to the microcontroller without waiting for the end of exchanges information. For example, there is an exchange of information with the microcontroller during the liquid dispensing period.
  • a wired connection can be substituted for the wireless connection.
  • Each barrel is thermally insulated from the other barrels by a partition wall.
  • the device integrates different types of liquid to store and distribute them at different temperatures.
  • Each keg has its own temperature.
  • the cooling system includes a cooling circuit, a heat transfer fluid of which passes through an evaporator, an expansion valve, a condenser and a compressor.
  • the cooling system is quick to install and avoids the drawbacks associated with the use of water.
  • each solenoid valve is positioned at the level of the taps, said solenoid valves are cooled by the cooling system. Having the solenoid valves at the level of the taps allows the liquid contained in the draft circuit to be cooled. In this way, the formation of foam with the quantity of liquid remaining in the drawing circuit is avoided.
  • the management system includes a barrel recognition means for identifying the liquid and transmitting information to the microcontroller.
  • the means of recognition also identifies the producer and the batch number and allows tracking of the casks.
  • the recognition of the barrel transmits the information to the database to transmit the temperature of conservation and admissible pressure to extract the liquid from the barrel at the right temperature and pressure.
  • the database includes information on the type of barrel liquid, information on a customer account.
  • the customer account information will be used to know the volume of liquid that the customer is authorized to use. It is also added information on the authorized volume, the alcoholic degree, the type of drinks, the schedules ...
  • control system is a digital tablet, a computer or a portable telephone, and said control system comprises means of wireless communication with said device.
  • the customer account information allows the customer to log into their account.
  • the volume limit is determined by the credit of the customer's account and avoids having another person who uses the customer's account if he forgets to log out.
  • Another possibility of operation allows the customer to choose its quantity (number of glasses, the quantity of which contained in centilitres corresponds to the volume of liquid limit).
  • the flow meter counts the centilitres and when the maximum quantity is reached or when the customer has no more credit, the microcontroller gives the order to the solenoid valve to close (closing of the dispensing tap) and the tablet displays a corresponding message (for example: insufficient credit).
  • Figure 1 shows a device for dispensing drinks.
  • the device is in the form of a table.
  • the device includes a power supply, not shown.
  • the device comprises a body 10 in which are arranged three barrels 11. Each barrel 11 comprises a liquid to be dispensed.
  • the device includes also a cooling system 12 of a draft circuit 24 disposed between a barrel 11 and a dispensing tap 15.
  • the three distribution valves are located substantially in the center of the tray.
  • the device comprises a pressure drawing system 13 adapted to draw the liquid from the barrels 11.
  • the flow meter is connected to the management system 14 to inform the management system 14 of the liquid flow.
  • the flow information is used to know the volume remaining in the barrel 11 and is used by the user to have a statement of the balance he has left.
  • the flow meter of each draft circuit gives the flow information to the electronic card which will control the solenoid valves according to the associated instructions.
  • the solenoid valve 25 operates with the management system 14 which authorizes the flow of beverage as a function of the state of the customer account.
  • the information on the customer balance authorizes the customer to use himself according to a limited volume of liquid.
  • the barrels 11 have a PET shell and a flexible aluminum wall which contains the liquid.
  • the means for blowing a gas inside the barrel blows the gas between the PET shell and the aluminum bag of the barrel.
  • the compressed liquid leaves through the drawing circuit.
  • an air compressor is located in the body of the device and blows air inside the barrel.
  • the insufflation means is a bottle of compressed gas.
  • a compressor 21 compresses air and sends this compressed air inside the barrel 11 between its shell and the flexible wall in aluminium. The air compresses the flexible wall and forces the liquid which leaves through the draft circuit 24.
  • the device also includes a device management system 14 intended to regulate the distribution of liquids.
  • the management system 14 of the device comprises a microcontroller connected by a wireless connection in real time to a database, temperature probes arranged to measure the temperature of the drums 11, pressure probes arranged to measure the pressure drums 11.
  • the information transmitted to the management system is for example: the level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the liquid, the type of liquid (soda, beer, cider, wine, tea, juice, milk ...), the pressure at exert on the barrel, the maximum authorized flow, the quantity of liquid.
  • CO2 carbon dioxide
  • the management system 14 further comprises a barrel recognition means 11 for identifying the content and transmitting information to the microcontroller. As for example, the type of liquid and the manufacturer's data.
  • This data is used, for example, to inform the management system 14 about the storage temperature of the liquid.
  • the set temperature is transmitted to the cooling system 12 in order to maintain the liquid at the set temperature.
  • the management system 14 regulates the storage / distribution temperature of the liquid.
  • the management system 14 includes an alert system as a function of a predetermined limit threshold.
  • the alert system is an auditory or visual alert. This alert indicates the level of the keg in order to prepare for its replacement.
  • the management system 14 integrates communication with a device control system. For example, for an installation in a bar, the bartender has access to the piloting system (digital tablet) in order to be alerted when a barrel 11 is almost empty. The management system 14 alerts the steering system in order to warn the barman to replace the barrel 11.
  • control system is a digital tablet, a computer or a mobile phone which controls a device.
  • control system is a digital tablet that monitors several liquid distribution devices.
  • the system includes a satellite geolocation system.
  • the control system has the information of the coordinates of the device.
  • the geolocation system of GPS type (acronym for global satellite positioning for satellite positioning system) informs the database 37 of the satellite coordinates of the location of the device.
  • the plate 17 is arranged above the device substantially centered.
  • the plate 17 is circular in shape and comprises: three taps 15 for dispensing liquids.
  • the tray 17 is provided with an interaction means 16 with the management system 14 of the device adapted to perform the interface with the regulation of liquid distribution.
  • the tray 17 is removable and can be easily removed for handling needs, replaced by a tray of different shape or adapted to the graphic charter of the place.
  • the interaction means is a screen displaying different information.
  • the screen is attached to the device and located on the tray.
  • the interaction means is in the tray and the interface is the tray itself. In this case the tray displays different information.
  • the plate is rectangular, circular, hexagonal or half-moon shaped.
  • the plate is in the shape of a square.
  • the device comprises a means of connection with another device.
  • the connection between two devices is made by a wire to increase the connection speed between the two devices.
  • the connection between two devices is made wirelessly to prevent wires being visible between the two devices.
  • the interaction means 16 is a digital tablet regulating the distribution of liquid. A customer queries the tablet to access their account and request authorization to use it.
  • the drawing circuit 24 through a barrel 11 passes through a solenoid valve 25 then the foam blocking means and enters the cooling system 12 (dry cold).
  • the figure 2 represents an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • the device comprises a plate 17 and a body 10.
  • the plate 17 comprises three taps 15 for dispensing liquids.
  • the three distribution taps 15 are held above a drip tray.
  • the three distribution taps 15 are fixed to a column.
  • the column is cooled by a cooling means.
  • the cooling means can be a part of the cooling circuit 23.
  • the body 10 of the device is in two removable parts. In this way, the body 10 and the different parts that make up the device can be transported in a conventional motor vehicle. Transport is made easier.
  • the device comprises a cooling system 12 for the barrels 11 comprising a cooling circuit 23.
  • the figure 3 shows the cooling system 12, a heat transfer fluid of which passes through an evaporator 18, a pressure reducer 19, a condenser 20 and a compressor 21.
  • the evaporator 18 cools the liquid in the draft circuit 24.
  • This figure also shows a temperature probe 22 measuring the cooling temperature.
  • the measurement information is processed by the management system 14.
  • the cooling circuit 23 comprises a solenoid valve 25 and a filter drier 26.
  • the solenoid valve 25 controls the flow of the heat-transfer fluid from the cooling circuit 23 and reduces or increases the cooling temperature.
  • the figure 4 shows an example of embodiment of an evaporator 18. It is shown an inlet 27 of the draft circuit 24 and an outlet 28 of the draft circuit 24.
  • the heat transfer fluid enters through the inlet 29 of the evaporator 18 and exits through the outlet 30.
  • the draft circuit 24 forms coils to promote heat exchange.
  • the circuit has substantially straight tubes inside the evaporator 18. The coils of the draft circuit 24 conducts the temperature of the coolant from the evaporator 18 to the liquid in the circuit draw 24.
  • the evaporator is a metal block conducting heat in order to evaporate it.
  • the metal block includes the cooling circuit and the draft circuit for heat transfer.
  • the draft circuit enters the interior of the evaporator and forms coils. In this way the liquid passing through the evaporator cools.
  • the evaporator comprises the passage of the coolant from the cooling circuit and the three draw circuits of the three drums.
  • the device comprises a displacement means.
  • the device comprises three or four rollers to facilitate its transport.
  • the rollers are fixed below the body 10 of the device.
  • the rollers are partially positioned below the body 10 (the axis of rotation of the rollers is inside the body 10 and the roller supports the device for moving it).
  • the displacement means is a through hole adapted to receive a transport bar. In this case, operators grab the transport bar to move the device. Two operators are required to transport the device.
  • the displacement means are handles located on the side of the device.
  • the tray comprises one of the elements selected from a lighting means, a drainer located below the dispensing taps, or a column supporting the three dispensing taps.
  • the lighting means is several LED lamps (acronym for Light Emitting Diode) inserted inside the tray.
  • the tray includes above the LED lamps a transparent or opaque glass allowing the light to pass.
  • the plate 17 comprises a lighting means.
  • LED lamps are inserted into the tray 17 under a window (opaque or transparent).
  • LED lamps are inserted under the tray 17 to provide a light effect.
  • lamps are fixed to a support bar fixed to the device. In this case, the lamps illuminate the top of the tray 17.
  • the lighting means is several lamps located above the device.
  • the lamps are connected by a bar fixed on the device.
  • the device comprises a drainer collecting and recovering any drops from the taps 15.
  • the drainer is connected to a recovery tank located inside the body of the device.
  • the body 10 comprises one of the elements selected from a hook fixed to the wall of the body of the device, three doors arranged to access the three barrels, or a means for blocking the foam of the barrels.
  • the hook is a wall support where you hang clothes and various objects.
  • the three doors facilitate access to the barrel for changing.
  • the device also includes a door for accessing a technical room.
  • the door has a lock to prevent access to unauthorized users.
  • the device comprises a partition between the technical room and the drums.
  • the means for blocking the foam of the barrels is a mechanical valve which automatically cuts off the flow so as to avoid the creation of foam when changing the barrel.
  • the blocking means is a float contained in the drawing circuit. When the barrel is empty, the float descends into the blocking means and automatically blocks the inlet, allowing only the liquid to pass.
  • the Figures 5 and 6 show a means for blocking the foam of the barrels 11.
  • the foam blocking means lets the liquid pass through the drawing circuit 24 (see figure 5 ). There is shown an inlet 31 of the foam blocking means and an outlet 32 of the foam blocking means. When the barrel 11 is empty, there is no longer any liquid and the piston contained in the blocking means descends (see figure 6 ) which blocks the foam and prevents it from spreading in the draft circuit 24.
  • each barrel 11 is thermally insulated from each other by a partition wall.
  • the partition wall is a box in which the barrel 11 is positioned.
  • the partition wall is the bottom visible when a door is opened. The partition wall is useful when the drums 11 are different and their distribution temperature is different.
  • the recognition means is an RFID card reader (acronym for Radio Frequency Identification for radio identification).
  • the RFID card reader is a method of reading to memorize and retrieve data remotely using markers called "radio tags”.
  • the recognition means is an NFC card reader (acronym for near field) communication for near field communication.
  • An NFC card reader is a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows information to be exchanged between devices.
  • the device includes an NFC card reader. This reading allows you to write and read information about a client. This data is stored on the database. The customer account allows from the display means to authorize the consumption of liquid.
  • the NFC card is in the form of a bracelet or a badge.
  • the control system described previously written on a bracelet the available account balance.
  • the owner of the bracelet questions the means of interaction of the device, the owner of the bracelet accesses the reading from his account and is used according to his balance.
  • the device authorizes the owner of the bracelet to use it according to a volume of liquid.
  • the barrels 11 integrated into the device contain between 20 and 30 liters. Thus, their handling is easy in comparison with 11 drums of 50 to 60 liters.
  • the device is personalized in the colors of the sponsors.
  • the figure 8 shows the process for dispensing a liquid.
  • Step 33 concerns the connection of a barrel 11 to the device comprising a barrel cooling means 11 comprising a cooling circuit 23 hermetically isolated from a barrel draft circuit 24.
  • the barrel draft circuit 24 s extending from one end connected to a barrel 11 and from another end to a tap 15 for dispensing liquid, said barrel 11 comprising a shell and a pocket containing a liquid.
  • the connection of the barrel 11 to the device leads to the identification of the barrel 11 by the management system 14. This identification gives the information necessary for the conservation and distribution of the barrel 11 (storage and distribution temperature).
  • Step 34 concerns the interrogation of a database of a customer account comprising the information of the balance of the customer account.
  • Step 35 relates to controlling the opening of a liquid distribution valve 15 according to a predetermined limit value of the balance information, said command to open the liquid distribution valve 15 causes a gas between the shell of the barrel 11 and the flexible wall of the barrel 11.
  • the figure 9 represents a communication diagram between the interaction means 16 of the device and a control system 36 and the database 37.
  • the control system is a tablet providing various services such as monitoring the flow of drinks, registering accounts clients.
  • the arrows represent the exchange of information between the interaction means 16 of the device and control system 36 and the database 37.
  • the figure 10 represents a communication diagram between two interaction means 16 of two devices and a control system 36 and the database 37. According to this variant, it has two devices for the distribution of liquids which constantly interact with a digital tablet (control system 37) and a database 36. Similarly, the arrows represent the exchange of information between the interaction means 16 of the device and control system 36 and the database 37.
  • the control system is a digital tablet for following several tables.

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