EP3138786B1 - Device for dispensing a beverage made up of a first fluid and/or a second fluid - Google Patents

Device for dispensing a beverage made up of a first fluid and/or a second fluid Download PDF

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EP3138786B1
EP3138786B1 EP16187471.4A EP16187471A EP3138786B1 EP 3138786 B1 EP3138786 B1 EP 3138786B1 EP 16187471 A EP16187471 A EP 16187471A EP 3138786 B1 EP3138786 B1 EP 3138786B1
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Pascal Rumigny
Thibault GUIRAUDIE
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  • the invention relates to a device for dispensing a beverage formed from a first fluid to which a second fluid can be added selectively.
  • the device comprises a support equipped with a chamber for dispensing the beverage, said chamber having a first port intended to be in communication with a container for packaging a first fluid, for example water, a second port intended to be in communication with a conditioning tank of a second fluid, for example an energetic and / or aromatic additive, and an outlet port of the beverage formed from said first and / or said second fluid (s).
  • a first fluid for example water
  • a second port intended to be in communication with a conditioning tank of a second fluid, for example an energetic and / or aromatic additive
  • an outlet port of the beverage formed from said first and / or said second fluid (s).
  • Such cans are particularly suitable for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, running or biking, in order to carry water and an additive to be added to said water to form an energy drink and / or or flavored, said water and said additive being separately packaged in their respective tanks and mixed during dispensing to form said beverage.
  • a dispensing assembly which is mounted movably relative to the support in a first displacement, arranged to selectively open and close the exit port and / or the first first fluid supply port, and / or a second displacement, arranged to selectively open and close the second second fluid supply port.
  • the dispensing assembly can also be movable in a third displacement, in order to adjust the size of the opening of the second port, and thus to allow the adjustment of the amount of second fluid to be added to the first fluid.
  • the document US-3,850,346 discloses a diluent and / or additive dispensing device, the dispensing assembly of which is screwable, thus mounted movably on the support in three consecutive displacements and of identical gestures, in order to successively allow the opening of the first diluent port; , then opening the second additive port, and then adjusting the size of the opening of said second port.
  • the invention aims to improve the prior art by providing a device for dispensing a drink whose gesture of actuation is particularly simple and intuitive.
  • a device for dispensing a beverage formed from a first fluid such as for example water, to which may be added a second fluid, such as for example a energy and / or aromatic additive.
  • the device is arranged to be mounted in the upper mouth of a main water reservoir (not shown), and to allow the connection on it of an additional reservoir 1 of additive, said additional reservoir being in further disposed in said main tank when mounting said device on said main tank, to form a can for dispensing the beverage.
  • Such a can is particularly suitable for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, running or cycling, to carry water and an additive to add to said water to form an energy drink and / or or flavored, said water and said additive being separately packaged in their respective tanks and mixed during dispensing to form said beverage.
  • the dispensing device comprises a support arranged to allow the mounting of said device on a main reservoir of water, and to allow the connection on it of an additional reservoir 1 of additive.
  • the support comprises an outer cover 2 arranged to mount the dispensing device on the upper mouth of such a main reservoir.
  • the outer cover 2 comprises an axial peripheral skirt 3 on an inner wall of which is formed a thread 3a to allow its screwing on the threaded neck of the main reservoir, in which is formed an upper mouth of access to the first fluid conditioned in said main tank.
  • the support comprises an inner portion 4 arranged to allow the connection of the additional reservoir 1 for conditioning the second fluid.
  • the inner portion 4 comprises a central tubular chimney 5 with a lower sleeve 5a within which the upper neck 6 of the additional reservoir 1 is intended to be mounted, for example by screwing or snap-fastening.
  • the inner portion 4 comprises a platform 7 which extends radially around the central tubular chimney 5 and which is fixed in the peripheral skirt 3 of the outer cover 2, in particular above the screw thread on the main tank.
  • a seal may be disposed between the thread and the fastening zone of the platform 7, in order to seal the mounting of the device on the main tank.
  • the main reservoir may comprise a flexible peripheral wall, to allow, by manual compression of said wall, the pressurization of the first conditioned fluid in said main reservoir, and therefore the distribution of said first fluid by means of the device mounted on said main tank.
  • the platform 7 comprises a housing 46 on an upper wall of which are formed orifices 47 to allow the return of air in the main tank at the end of the distribution, said housing may further be equipped with a valve for regulating said air intake.
  • the additional reservoir 1 comprises a cylindrical peripheral wall 1a whose lower opening is closed by a piston 8, said piston being intended, during the dispensing of the beverage, to slide axially in said reservoir additional under the effect of the pressure exerted by the first fluid of the main reservoir, to allow the simultaneous distribution of said second fluid with said first fluid.
  • the central tubular chimney 5 comprises an upper sleeve 5b on the periphery of which are formed a plurality of orifices 9 which open into the first reservoir, thus forming a passage for the first fluid.
  • the upper sleeve 5b may comprise three orifices 9 for passage of the first fluid which are distributed angularly around its periphery.
  • the outer cover 2 comprises an upper platform 10 from the outer edge of which extends the peripheral skirt 3, said platform comprising a central opening 11 in which the upper sleeve 5b extends axially.
  • the upper sleeve 5b comprises a projection 12 which engages in a notch 11a formed in the central opening 11.
  • the dispensing device comprises a tubular insert 13 in which is formed an axial duct 14 which opens at the top in a passage 15 for the second fluid formed on the periphery of said insert.
  • the insert 13 comprises a lower end 16 which is mounted on the lower sleeve by placing the second fluid passage 15 in communication with the additional reservoir 1.
  • the central tubular chimney 5 comprises a central passage 5c which extends between the upper sleeves 5b and lower 5a and which initially communicates, especially before assembly of the device.
  • the lower end 16 of the insert 13 is arranged to be sealingly mounted in the central passage 5c during assembly of the dispensing device, in particular to prevent any reflux by said central passage of the first circulating fluid. in the upper sleeve 5b in the additional reservoir 1 of the second fluid.
  • the dispensing device comprises an anti-return valve 48 which is arranged upstream of the axial duct 14, in order to close the communication between said duct and the additional reservoir 1, and thus to prevent reflux by said axial duct of undistributed drink in said additional tank.
  • the device comprises a plug 49 which is mounted, for example by fitting, in the lower sleeve 5a, and which comprises an upper portion 49a on which the valve 48 is mounted so as to extend into the lower end 16 through the central passage 5c.
  • the plug 49 has a lower portion 49b which extends axially in the lower sleeve 5a and inside which the upper neck 6 of the additional reservoir 1 is intended to be mounted, for example by screwing or snap-fastening.
  • the second fluid can be packaged in the additional tank 1 directly in liquid form, and the upper neck of said additional tank can be closed temporarily by a frangible film which is intended to be broken during the introduction of said neck in the lower sleeve 5a, to allow the distribution of the second fluid.
  • the lower end 16 of the tubular insert 13 comprises a lower skirt 16a which extends axially in the lower sleeve 5a, said skirt having a sharp lower end to allow rupture of the frangible film when connecting the additional reservoir 1 to the lower sleeve
  • the plug 49 has an inner skirt 50 which extends axially under the upper portion 49a and which has a sharp lower end to allow the breaking of such a frangible film.
  • the second fluid can be packaged in a frangible capsule which is introduced into the additional reservoir 1 before mounting said additional reservoir and the dispensing device on the main reservoir, said frangible capsule being broken during the first dispensing of a drink, under the effect of the pressure exerted on it by the piston 8.
  • the support is further equipped with a distribution chamber 17 having a first port 18 intended to be in communication with the main reservoir of the first fluid, a second port 19 intended to be in communication with the additional reservoir 1 of the second fluid, and an output port 20 of said first and / or second fluid (s).
  • the dispensing assembly comprises a nozzle 21 in which are formed the distribution chamber 17, the first port 18, the second port 19 and the outlet port 20, said tip being mounted in the upper sleeve 5b by being arranged around the insert 13.
  • the tip 21 is movably mounted relative to the upper sleeve 5b according to the first displacement, to selectively open and close the communication between the first port 18 and the first fluid passage 9 formed in said upper sleeve.
  • the tip 21 comprises a lower end on which is formed the first port 18, said tip being movable in upward translation following its first displacement between a first lower position, wherein said lower end is disposed in sealing engagement against the bottom of the upper sleeve 5b, to prevent communication between the first port 18 and the first fluid passage 9, and a first high position, wherein said lower end is disposed remote from said bottom to allow said communication.
  • the lower end 16 of the insert 13 comprises an upper surface 16b which extends into the bottom of the upper sleeve 5b and which can be provided, for example by overmolding, with a coating to ensure the tightness of the contact between said bottom and the lower end of the nozzle 21 in the first closed position.
  • the lower end of the endpiece 21 is equipped with a piston 22 which slides in a sealed manner in the upper sleeve 5b and which is arranged to be arranged facing - respectively spaced - the passage 9 of the first fluid in the first closed position - respectively of opening.
  • the piston 22 comprises sealing lips 23 which extend opposite the first port 18 and which are arranged to open - respectively close - said first port by pressing on them the first fluid coming from the first fluid passage. 9 - respectively of the drink contained in the distribution chamber 17.
  • the sealing lips 23 form a non-return valve arranged to close the communication between the first port 18 and the passage of first fluid 9, and thereby prevent reflux by said beverage passage from said chamber into the main reservoir of first fluid.
  • the tip 21 is movably mounted relative to the insert 13 according to the second displacement to selectively open and close the communication between the second port 19 and the second fluid passage 15 formed on said insert.
  • the tip 21 comprises an inner tubular portion 24 which extends axially in the distribution chamber 17 and around the insert 13, and on the periphery of which is formed the second port 19.
  • tip 21 is movable in upward translation following its second displacement between a second low position, wherein the second port 19 is disposed axially away from the second fluid passage 15, to prevent communication between said second port and said passage of second fluid, and a second high position, wherein said second port is disposed opposite said second fluid passage to allow said communication.
  • the insert 13 is provided, in particular by overmoulding, with a leaktight coating 25, and this at least on the zone of its periphery which surrounds the passage of second fluid 15, said coating ensuring the tight closure of said passage in contacting the inner tubular portion 24 when said passage is not disposed opposite the second port 19.
  • the insert 13 comprises three radial projections formed on its periphery, in particular a lower projection 13a, an intermediate projection 13b and an upper projection 13c, the upper end 24a of the tubular portion 24 bearing respectively against one of said projections when the nozzle is respectively disposed in the lower position of closure of the device, in the intermediate position of first fluid distribution, and in the upper position of first and second fluid distribution.
  • the upper projection 13c is arranged, in particular having a greater radial dimension than the lower projections 13a and 13b intermediate, to form a limit stop end of the nozzle 21, to axially retain said tip on the insert 13, and thus on the support of the dispensing device.
  • the output port 20 is selectively opened and closed by the insert 13 during the displacement of the nozzle 21 according to the first displacement.
  • the tip 21 comprises a nipple 26 which is fitted on its upper end and which has a conduit 27 of drink outlet fed in the lower part by the distribution chamber 17 and opening at the top into a hole forming the outlet port 20 of drink.
  • the upper end 13d of the insert 13 is arranged to be selectively disposed in - respectively released from - the lower part of the outlet duct 27 during translational movements of the nozzle 21 after its first displacement, in order to selectively close - respectively open - the communication between the distribution chamber 17 and the outlet port 20.
  • the device when the nozzle 21 is in the low position, the device is also closed at its outlet port 20, which limits the risk of pollution of the distribution chamber 17, in particular by external dirt and / or by ambient air, when said device is not used.
  • the teat 26 may be equipped with a cap (not shown) which is reversibly mounted on said nipple when the nozzle 21 is in the lower closed position, in order to cover said nipple out of use for the purpose of protecting particular dirt.
  • the dispensing device comprises a first and a second member respectively for actuating the first displacement and for enabling the second displacement of said tip to be actuated.
  • the second member is arranged to be actuated after the actuation of the first member and according to a gesture that is different from the gesture necessary for the actuation of said first member.
  • the dispensing device can be operated according to a particularly intuitive gesture, to allow the user to easily obtain a drink based on first fluid and / or second fluid, according to his tastes and / or energy needs.
  • the second actuating member is arranged to allow direct actuation of the second displacement.
  • the second member may be arranged to allow indirectly this actuation, for example by causing, upon actuation, the release of a third actuating member of the second displacement.
  • the tip 21 may be arranged to form both the first member and the third actuating member of its first and second displacements, including being movable by two successive manual pulls.
  • the second member may be arranged to lock the tip 21 in translation at its intermediate position at the end of the first displacement, the user actuating said second member to unlock said tip, and thus allow the second movement by manual pulling said tip.
  • the second member may be arranged to block in translation the tip 21 in its intermediate position at the end of the reverse actuation of the second displacement, that is to say after manual pressure on said tip to close the port 19, the user again actuating said second member to unlock said tip, and thus allow the reverse actuation of the first movement to close the first port 18 and / or the output port 20.
  • the first actuating member comprises a ring 28 rotatably mounted around the endpiece 21 for translating said endpiece into its first displacement.
  • the tip 21 comprises two axi-radial grooves 29 each formed on a part of its periphery, in particular being diametrically opposed.
  • the ring 28 comprises two diametrically opposed pins 30 which slide respectively in an axially radial groove 29 during the rotation of said ring after the first actuation, and this on an angular stroke corresponding to the first translational movement of the nozzle 21.
  • each axi-radial groove 29 has an upper end 29a and a lower end 29b in which the pin 30 is disposed when the nozzle 21 is respectively in the lower position of closure of the device and in intermediate distribution position of the first fluid.
  • the ring 28 comprises an outer radial tab 31 that the user can manually enter to actuate said ring in rotation, said tab being selectively arranged opposite a visual indicator 32a, 32b, for example in the form of a drawing respectively representing a closed lock 32a ( figure 4a ) and an open lock 32b ( figures 1a , 4b ), when the tip 21 is respectively in the lower position and in the intermediate position, to indicate to the user the closing or opening state of the first port 18.
  • the tip 21 further comprises two upper axial grooves 33 which extend from the upper end 29a of respectively an axi-radial groove 29, the pins 30 being disposed in respectively one of said upper axial grooves during assembly of the ring 28 on the tip 21, to facilitate their arrangement in said axi-radial grooves.
  • the tip 21 forms the second actuating member, and is manually movable in translation, in particular by pressure and / or axial traction on the teat 26, on its second displacement.
  • the tip 21 comprises two lower axial grooves 34 which extend from the lower end 29b respectively of an axi-radial groove 29, and in which the corresponding pin 30 of the ring 28 slides on an axial stroke corresponding to the second displacement said tip.
  • each lower axial groove 34 has a lower end 34a in which the pin 30 is disposed when the nozzle 21 is in the upper position of first fluid distribution and second fluid.
  • the tip 21 is also mounted movably relative to the support in a third displacement which is arranged to adjust the size of the opening of the second port 19, to allow the adjustment of the amount of second fluid to be added to the first fluid. , in particular according to the tastes and / or the energy needs of the user.
  • the insert 13 has several passages 15a-15c of different sizes which are aligned radially on an area of its periphery, the tip 21 being rotatable along its third displacement to selectively put one of said passages in communication with the second port 19.
  • the insert 13 comprises three consecutive passages 15a-15c, in particular a passage 15a of small size, a passage 15b of intermediate size and a passage 15c of large size, the second port 19 being selectively disposed radially opposite each of said passages to be opened with a minimum opening size respectively ( figure 5a ), intermediate (fig 5b) or maximum ( figure 5c ).
  • the dispensing device comprises a third actuating member of the third displacement, said third member being arranged to be actuated according to a gesture which is different from the gestures necessary for the second member, which confers on said member a particularly simple operation and intuitive.
  • the third actuation comprises a disc 35 which is rotatably mounted on the platform 10 of the outer cover 2 and which is arranged to rotate the endpiece 21 on its third displacement.
  • the disk 35 comprises an upper platform 35a which extends radially around the nozzle 21, and a peripheral skirt 35b which is snap-fastened on an upper part of the peripheral skirt 3 of the lid 2.
  • the disk 35 comprises three tabs 36 for indexing the radial position of the second port 19, said tabs each extending axially under the upper platform 35a of said disk.
  • the platform 10 of the cover 2 comprises three radial slots 37 in which slide respectively an indexing tab 36.
  • At least two radial slots 37 have housing 38a-38c for indexing the second fluid passages 15a-15c, which are respectively formed at each end of said lumens and halfway between said ends, the indexing tabs 36 being disposed in respectively a housing 38a-38c when the second port 19 is radially opposite the passage 15a of small size ( figure 5a ), the passage 15b of intermediate size ( figure 5b ) and the passage 15c of large size ( figure 5c ).
  • the tabs 36 and / or the indexing housings 38a-38c can be arranged in such a way that the positioning of said tabs in one of said housings is made with a characteristic noise, in order to indicate to the user that the second port 19 has been correctly positioned next to the desired passage 15a-15c, corresponding to the desired quantity of second fluid to be dispensed.
  • the disc 35 comprises at least one visual indicator, in particular a notch 39 and / or a flash-shaped pattern 40, which is formed on the peripheral skirt 3 and / or on the upper platform 35a to indicate the radial position the second port 19.
  • the outer cover 2 comprises at least three visual indicators, including three drawings 41a-41c shaped flashes of different sizes, which are formed on the peripheral skirt 3 to indicate the respective positions of each of the 38a-38c housing for indexing a light 37, and therefore indirectly the position of each of the second fluid passages 15a-15c.
  • the user wishing to adjust the size of the opening of the second port 19 simply rotates the disc 35 so as to have the visual indicator 39, 40 of said disc next to the visual indicator 41a-41c of the cover 2 corresponding to the desired opening size for the second port 19, and therefore to the desired amount of second fluid to be dispensed.
  • the dispensing assembly is mounted so that the first and / or second displacements are achievable independently of the third displacement, in order to allow the user to keep, whatever the opening state. or closing the first 18 and second 19 ports, the desired setting for the amount of second fluid to be dispensed.
  • the tip 21 comprises two lower axial grooves 42 which extend from the upper end 29a of respectively an axi-radial groove 29, and in particular in the extension of respectively an upper axial groove 33 of arrangement of the pins 30 in said grooves axi-radial.
  • the disc 35 comprises two diametrically opposed studs 43 which are slidably mounted respectively in an axial groove 42, 33, in order to enable the disc 35 to be secured in rotation to the endpiece 21 irrespective of the axial position of said endpiece, and conversely to allow the first and second movements in translation of said tip regardless of its radial position.
  • the ring 28 is rotated following the first actuation on the disk 35, in order to be rotated with the nozzle 21 during its third displacement and to be able to be actuated independently of the position of said disk to selectively enable the opening and closing of the first port 18 and the output port 20.
  • the disc 35 comprises two radial slots 44 which are formed on the platform 35a being diametrically opposed, the ring 28 comprising two lugs 45 which are slidably mounted respectively in a radial slot 44 on an angular stroke corresponding to the first actuation.
  • each radial lumen 44 of the disc 35 comprises two ends 44a against which the lugs 45 come into radial abutment in one of the closing and opening positions of the first port 18 and of the exit port 20.
  • the visual indicators 32a , 32b of these positions are formed on the platform 35a of the disc 35, the actuating tab 31 of the ring 28 being disposed opposite respectively an indicator 32a, 32b according to the open or closed state of the first port 18 and the output port 20.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de distribution d'une boisson formée à partir d'un premier fluide auquel peut être ajouté sélectivement un deuxième fluide.The invention relates to a device for dispensing a beverage formed from a first fluid to which a second fluid can be added selectively.

Pour ce faire, le dispositif comprend un support équipé d'une chambre pour la distribution de la boisson, ladite chambre présentant un premier port destiné à être en communication avec un réservoir de conditionnement d'un premier fluide, par exemple de l'eau, un deuxième port destiné à être en communication avec un réservoir de conditionnement d'un deuxième fluide, par exemple un additif énergétique et/ou aromatique, ainsi qu'un port de sortie de la boisson formée à partir dudit premier et/ou dudit deuxième fluide(s).To do this, the device comprises a support equipped with a chamber for dispensing the beverage, said chamber having a first port intended to be in communication with a container for packaging a first fluid, for example water, a second port intended to be in communication with a conditioning tank of a second fluid, for example an energetic and / or aromatic additive, and an outlet port of the beverage formed from said first and / or said second fluid (s).

On connait, notamment du document EP-1 948 531 , de tels dispositifs dont le support est agencé pour être monté dans l'embouchure supérieure d'un réservoir principal d'eau, et auquel peut être raccordé un réservoir additionnel d'additif, ledit réservoir additionnel étant disposé dans ledit réservoir principal lors du montage dudit dispositif sur ledit réservoir principal, afin de former un bidon pour la distribution de la boisson.We know, especially from the document EP-1 948 531 such devices whose support is arranged to be mounted in the upper mouth of a main water tank, and to which an additional additive reservoir can be connected, said additional reservoir being disposed in said main reservoir during assembly said device on said main tank, to form a can for the distribution of the beverage.

De tels bidons sont particulièrement adaptés pour être utilisés lors d'activités de plein air comme la randonnée, la course à pieds ou le vélo, afin de transporter de l'eau et un additif à ajouter à ladite eau pour former une boisson énergétique et/ou aromatisée, ladite eau et ledit additif étant conditionnés séparément dans leurs réservoirs respectifs et mélangés lors de la distribution pour former ladite boisson.Such cans are particularly suitable for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, running or biking, in order to carry water and an additive to be added to said water to form an energy drink and / or or flavored, said water and said additive being separately packaged in their respective tanks and mixed during dispensing to form said beverage.

Pour permettre la distribution de la boisson, il est connu d'équiper un tel dispositif d'un ensemble de distribution qui est monté mobile par rapport au support suivant un premier déplacement, agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer le port de sortie et/ou le premier port d'alimentation en premier fluide, et/ou suivant un deuxième déplacement, agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer le deuxième port d'alimentation en deuxième fluide.To enable the dispensing of the beverage, it is known to equip such a device with a dispensing assembly which is mounted movably relative to the support in a first displacement, arranged to selectively open and close the exit port and / or the first first fluid supply port, and / or a second displacement, arranged to selectively open and close the second second fluid supply port.

En particulier, l'ensemble de distribution peut également être mobile suivant un troisième déplacement, afin de régler la taille de l'ouverture du deuxième port, et ainsi de permettre l'ajustement de la quantité de deuxième fluide à ajouter au premier fluide.In particular, the dispensing assembly can also be movable in a third displacement, in order to adjust the size of the opening of the second port, and thus to allow the adjustment of the amount of second fluid to be added to the first fluid.

Par exemple, le document US-3 850 346 décrit un dispositif de distribution de diluant et/ou d'additif, dont l'ensemble de distribution est vissable, donc monté mobile sur le support suivant trois déplacements consécutifs et de gestuelles identiques, afin de permettre successivement l'ouverture du premier port de diluant, puis l'ouverture du deuxième port d'additif, puis l'ajustement en taille de l'ouverture dudit deuxième port.For example, the document US-3,850,346 discloses a diluent and / or additive dispensing device, the dispensing assembly of which is screwable, thus mounted movably on the support in three consecutive displacements and of identical gestures, in order to successively allow the opening of the first diluent port; , then opening the second additive port, and then adjusting the size of the opening of said second port.

Les documents US 2007/045 342 , US 2009/134 110 et US 5 353 964 décrivent les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The documents US 2007/045342 , US 2009/134110 and US 5,353,964 describe the features of the preamble of claim 1.

L'invention vise à perfectionner l'art antérieur en proposant notamment un dispositif de distribution d'une boisson dont la gestuelle d'actionnement est particulièrement simple et intuitive.The invention aims to improve the prior art by providing a device for dispensing a drink whose gesture of actuation is particularly simple and intuitive.

A cet effet, l'invention propose un dispositif de distribution d'une boisson formée à partir d'un premier fluide auquel peut être ajouté sélectivement un deuxième fluide, ledit dispositif comprenant un support équipé d'une chambre de distribution présentant un premier port destiné à être en communication avec un réservoir dudit premier fluide, un deuxième port destiné à être en communication avec un réservoir dudit deuxième fluide et un port de sortie desdits premier et/ou deuxième fluides, ledit dispositif comprenant un ensemble de distribution monté mobile par rapport audit support suivant :

  • un premier déplacement qui est agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer ledit port de sortie et/ou ledit premier port, ledit dispositif comprenant un premier organe d'actionnement dudit premier déplacement ; et
  • un deuxième déplacement qui est agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer ledit deuxième port, ledit dispositif comprenant un deuxième organe pour permettre l'actionnement dudit deuxième déplacement ;
le deuxième organe étant agencé pour être actionné après l'actionnement du premier organe et suivant une gestuelle qui est différente de la gestuelle nécessaire à l'actionnement dudit premier organe.For this purpose, the invention proposes a device for dispensing a beverage formed from a first fluid to which a second fluid can be added selectively, said device comprising a support equipped with a distribution chamber having a first port intended to be in communication with a reservoir of said first fluid, a second port adapted to be in communication with a reservoir of said second fluid and an outlet port of said first and / or second fluids, said device comprising a dispensing assembly movably mounted with respect to said next support:
  • a first displacement which is arranged to selectively open and close said output port and / or said first port, said device comprising a first actuator of said first displacement; and
  • a second displacement which is arranged to selectively open and close said second port, said device comprising a second member for enabling actuation of said second displacement;
the second member being arranged to be actuated after the actuation of the first member and according to a gesture that is different from the gesture necessary for the actuation of said first member.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront dans la description qui suit, faite en référence aux figures annexées, dans lesquelles :

  • les figures 1 représentent un dispositif de distribution selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, respectivement en perspective vue de dessus avec raccordement d'un réservoir de deuxième fluide (figure 1a) et en vue de côté éclatée (figure 1b) ;
  • les figures 2 représentent en vue de côté le dispositif de distribution de la figure 1a, respectivement en position d'ouverture intermédiaire (figure 2a) et maximale (figure 2b) du deuxième port ;
  • les figures 3 représentent en coupe longitudinale le dispositif de distribution des figures 1 et 2, respectivement en position de fermeture des premier et deuxième ports et du port de sortie (figure 3a), en position d'ouverture des premier port et port de sortie et de fermeture du deuxième port (figure 3b) et en position d'ouverture des premier et deuxième ports et du port de sortie (figure 3c) ;
  • les figures 4 représentent en vue de dessus le dispositif des figures 1 à 3, respectivement en position de fermeture (figure 4a) et d'ouverture (figure 4b) du premier port et du port de sortie ;
  • les figures 5 représentent en coupe transversale le dispositif des figures 1 à 4, respectivement en position d'ouvertures minimale (figure 5a), intermédiaire (figure 5b) et maximale (figure 5c) du deuxième port ;
  • les figures 6a, 6b représentent la partie intérieure du support du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5, respectivement en vue de face (figure 6a) et en coupe longitudinale suivant le plan A-A (figure 6b), la figure 6c représentant en coupe longitudinale une variante de ladite partie intérieure ;
  • les figures 7a, 7b représentent le premier organe d'actionnement du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5, respectivement en vue de dessus (figure 7a) et en coupe longitudinale (figure 7b) ;
  • les figures 8a, 8b représentent l'embout du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5, respectivement en vue de face (figure 8a) et en coupe suivant le plan A-A (figure 8b) ;
  • les figures 9a, 9b représentent l'insert du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5, respectivement en vue de face (figure 9a) et en coupe suivant le plan A-A (figure 9b), la figure 9c représentant en coupe longitudinale une variante dudit insert ;
  • les figures 10a, 10b représentent le couvercle extérieur du support du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5, respectivement en vue de dessous (figure 10a), en coupe longitudinale suivant le plan A-A (figure 10b) ;
  • les figures 11a, 11b représentent, respectivement en vue de dessus (figure 11a) et en vue de dessous (figure 11b), le troisième organe d'actionnement du dispositif de distribution des figures 1 à 5.
Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description which follows, made with reference to the appended figures, in which:
  • the figures 1 represent a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the invention, respectively in perspective seen from above with connection of a second fluid reservoir ( figure 1a ) and in exploded side view ( figure 1b );
  • the figures 2 represent in side view the distribution device of the figure 1a , respectively in the intermediate open position ( figure 2a ) and maximum ( figure 2b ) the second port;
  • the figures 3 represent in longitudinal section the distribution device of the figures 1 and 2 respectively in the closed position of the first and second ports and the output port ( figure 3a ), in the open position of the first port and the exit and closure port of the second port ( figure 3b ) and in the open position of the first and second ports and the output port ( figure 3c );
  • the figures 4 represent in a view from above the device of Figures 1 to 3 , respectively in the closed position ( figure 4a ) and openness ( figure 4b ) the first port and the exit port;
  • the figures 5 represent in cross section the device of Figures 1 to 4 , respectively in minimum open position ( figure 5a ), intermediate ( figure 5b ) and maximum ( figure 5c ) the second port;
  • the Figures 6a, 6b represent the inner part of the support of the distribution device of Figures 1 to 5 , respectively in front view ( figure 6a ) and in longitudinal section along plane AA ( figure 6b ), the Figure 6c longitudinal section representative a variant of said inner portion;
  • the Figures 7a, 7b represent the first actuating device of the distribution device of the Figures 1 to 5 , respectively in plan view ( figure 7a ) and in longitudinal section ( figure 7b );
  • the Figures 8a, 8b represent the tip of the device for distributing Figures 1 to 5 , respectively in front view ( figure 8a ) and in section according to plan AA ( figure 8b );
  • the Figures 9a, 9b represent the insert of the distribution device of Figures 1 to 5 , respectively in front view ( figure 9a ) and in section according to plan AA ( figure 9b ), the Figure 9c longitudinal section representative a variant of said insert;
  • the Figures 10a, 10b represent the outer cover of the support of the distribution device of Figures 1 to 5 , respectively in view from below ( figure 10a ), in longitudinal section along plane AA ( figure 10b );
  • the Figures 11a, 11b represent respectively in top view ( figure 11a ) and in view from below ( figure 11b ), the third actuator of the dispensing device of the Figures 1 to 5 .

En relation avec ces figures, on décrit ci-dessous un dispositif de distribution d'une boisson formée à partir d'un premier fluide, tel que par exemple de l'eau, auquel peut être ajouté un deuxième fluide, tel que par exemple un additif énergétique et/ou aromatique.In connection with these figures, there is described below a device for dispensing a beverage formed from a first fluid, such as for example water, to which may be added a second fluid, such as for example a energy and / or aromatic additive.

En particulier, le dispositif est agencé pour être monté dans l'embouchure supérieure d'un réservoir principal d'eau (non représenté), et pour permettre le raccordement sur lui d'un réservoir additionnel 1 d'additif, ledit réservoir additionnel étant en outre disposé dans ledit réservoir principal lors du montage dudit dispositif sur ledit réservoir principal, afin de former un bidon pour la distribution de la boisson.In particular, the device is arranged to be mounted in the upper mouth of a main water reservoir (not shown), and to allow the connection on it of an additional reservoir 1 of additive, said additional reservoir being in further disposed in said main tank when mounting said device on said main tank, to form a can for dispensing the beverage.

Un tel bidon est particulièrement adapté pour être utilisé lors d'activités de plein air comme la randonnée, la course à pieds ou le vélo, afin de transporter de l'eau et un additif à ajouter à ladite eau pour former une boisson énergétique et/ou aromatisée, ladite eau et ledit additif étant conditionnés séparément dans leurs réservoirs respectifs et mélangés lors de la distribution pour former ladite boisson.Such a can is particularly suitable for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, running or cycling, to carry water and an additive to add to said water to form an energy drink and / or or flavored, said water and said additive being separately packaged in their respective tanks and mixed during dispensing to form said beverage.

Pour ce faire, le dispositif de distribution comprend un support agencé pour permettre le montage dudit dispositif sur un réservoir principal d'eau, et pour permettre le raccordement sur lui d'un réservoir additionnel 1 d'additif.To do this, the dispensing device comprises a support arranged to allow the mounting of said device on a main reservoir of water, and to allow the connection on it of an additional reservoir 1 of additive.

Le support comprend un couvercle extérieur 2 agencé pour assurer le montage du dispositif de distribution sur l'embouchure supérieure d'un tel réservoir principal. A cet effet, le couvercle extérieur 2 comprend une jupe périphérique axiale 3 sur une paroi intérieure de laquelle est formé un filetage 3a pour permettre son vissage sur le col fileté du réservoir principal, dans lequel est formée une embouchure supérieure d'accès au premier fluide conditionné dans ledit réservoir principal.The support comprises an outer cover 2 arranged to mount the dispensing device on the upper mouth of such a main reservoir. For this purpose, the outer cover 2 comprises an axial peripheral skirt 3 on an inner wall of which is formed a thread 3a to allow its screwing on the threaded neck of the main reservoir, in which is formed an upper mouth of access to the first fluid conditioned in said main tank.

Par ailleurs, le support comprend une partie intérieure 4 agencée pour permettre le raccordement du réservoir additionnel 1 de conditionnement du deuxième fluide. A cet effet, la partie intérieure 4 comprend une cheminée tubulaire centrale 5 avec un manchon inférieur 5a à l'intérieur duquel le col supérieur 6 du réservoir additionnel 1 est destiné à être monté, par exemple par vissage ou par encliquetage.Furthermore, the support comprises an inner portion 4 arranged to allow the connection of the additional reservoir 1 for conditioning the second fluid. For this purpose, the inner portion 4 comprises a central tubular chimney 5 with a lower sleeve 5a within which the upper neck 6 of the additional reservoir 1 is intended to be mounted, for example by screwing or snap-fastening.

En outre, la partie intérieure 4 comprend une plateforme 7 qui s'étend radialement autour de la cheminée tubulaire centrale 5 et qui est fixée dans la jupe périphérique 3 du couvercle extérieur 2, notamment au-dessus du filetage de vissage sur le réservoir principal. Par ailleurs, un joint d'étanchéité peut être disposé entre le filetage et la zone de fixation de la plateforme 7, afin d'assurer l'étanchéité du montage du dispositif sur le réservoir principal.In addition, the inner portion 4 comprises a platform 7 which extends radially around the central tubular chimney 5 and which is fixed in the peripheral skirt 3 of the outer cover 2, in particular above the screw thread on the main tank. Furthermore, a seal may be disposed between the thread and the fastening zone of the platform 7, in order to seal the mounting of the device on the main tank.

En particulier, le réservoir principal peut comprendre une paroi périphérique souple, afin de permettre, par compression manuelle de ladite paroi, la mise sous pression du premier fluide conditionné dans ledit réservoir principal, et donc la distribution dudit premier fluide au moyen du dispositif monté sur ledit réservoir principal. En outre, la plateforme 7 comprend un logement 46 sur une paroi supérieure duquel sont formés des orifices 47 pour permettre la reprise d'air dans le réservoir principal à la fin de la distribution, ledit logement pouvant en outre être équipé d'une valve pour réguler ladite reprise d'air.In particular, the main reservoir may comprise a flexible peripheral wall, to allow, by manual compression of said wall, the pressurization of the first conditioned fluid in said main reservoir, and therefore the distribution of said first fluid by means of the device mounted on said main tank. In addition, the platform 7 comprises a housing 46 on an upper wall of which are formed orifices 47 to allow the return of air in the main tank at the end of the distribution, said housing may further be equipped with a valve for regulating said air intake.

Par ailleurs, comme représenté sur les figures, le réservoir additionnel 1 comprend une paroi périphérique cylindrique 1a dont l'ouverture inférieure est obturée par un piston 8, ledit piston étant destiné, lors de la distribution de la boisson, à coulisser axialement dans ledit réservoir additionnel sous l'effet de la pression exercée par le premier fluide du réservoir principal, afin de permettre la distribution simultanée dudit deuxième fluide avec ledit premier fluide.Moreover, as shown in the figures, the additional reservoir 1 comprises a cylindrical peripheral wall 1a whose lower opening is closed by a piston 8, said piston being intended, during the dispensing of the beverage, to slide axially in said reservoir additional under the effect of the pressure exerted by the first fluid of the main reservoir, to allow the simultaneous distribution of said second fluid with said first fluid.

En relation avec les figures, la cheminée tubulaire centrale 5 comprend un manchon supérieur 5b sur la périphérie duquel sont formés plusieurs orifices 9 qui débouchent dans le premier réservoir, formant ainsi un passage pour le premier fluide. Par exemple, le manchon supérieur 5b peut comprendre trois orifices 9 de passage du premier fluide qui sont équirépartis angulairement sur sa périphérie.In connection with the figures, the central tubular chimney 5 comprises an upper sleeve 5b on the periphery of which are formed a plurality of orifices 9 which open into the first reservoir, thus forming a passage for the first fluid. For example, the upper sleeve 5b may comprise three orifices 9 for passage of the first fluid which are distributed angularly around its periphery.

En particulier, le couvercle extérieur 2 comprend une plateforme supérieure 10 depuis le bord extérieur duquel s'étend la jupe périphérique 3, ladite plateforme comprenant une ouverture centrale 11 dans laquelle le manchon supérieur 5b s'étend axialement. Par ailleurs, pour renforcer la fixation de la partie intérieure 4 au couvercle extérieur 2, le manchon supérieur 5b comprend une saillie 12 qui vient s'engager dans une encoche 11a formée dans l'ouverture centrale 11.In particular, the outer cover 2 comprises an upper platform 10 from the outer edge of which extends the peripheral skirt 3, said platform comprising a central opening 11 in which the upper sleeve 5b extends axially. Moreover, to reinforce the fixing of the inner portion 4 to the outer cover 2, the upper sleeve 5b comprises a projection 12 which engages in a notch 11a formed in the central opening 11.

Le dispositif de distribution comprend un insert tubulaire 13 dans lequel est formé un conduit axial 14 qui débouche en partie supérieure dans un passage 15 pour le deuxième fluide formé sur la périphérie dudit insert. En relation avec les figures, l'insert 13 comprend une extrémité inférieure 16 qui est montée sur le manchon inférieur en mettant en communication le passage de deuxième fluide 15 avec le réservoir additionnel 1.The dispensing device comprises a tubular insert 13 in which is formed an axial duct 14 which opens at the top in a passage 15 for the second fluid formed on the periphery of said insert. In connection with the figures, the insert 13 comprises a lower end 16 which is mounted on the lower sleeve by placing the second fluid passage 15 in communication with the additional reservoir 1.

En particulier, en relation avec les figures 6b, 6d, la cheminée tubulaire centrale 5 comprend un passage central 5c qui s'étend entre les manchons supérieur 5b et inférieur 5a et qui les met initialement en communication, notamment avant l'assemblage du dispositif. Par ailleurs, l'extrémité inférieure 16 de l'insert 13 est agencée pour être montée de façon étanche dans le passage central 5c durant l'assemblage du dispositif de distribution, notamment afin d'éviter tout reflux par ledit passage central de premier fluide circulant dans le manchon supérieur 5b dans le réservoir additionnel 1 de deuxième fluide.In particular, in relation to Figures 6b, 6d , the central tubular chimney 5 comprises a central passage 5c which extends between the upper sleeves 5b and lower 5a and which initially communicates, especially before assembly of the device. Furthermore, the lower end 16 of the insert 13 is arranged to be sealingly mounted in the central passage 5c during assembly of the dispensing device, in particular to prevent any reflux by said central passage of the first circulating fluid. in the upper sleeve 5b in the additional reservoir 1 of the second fluid.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 6d, 9c, le dispositif de distribution comprend une valve anti retour 48 qui est disposée en amont du conduit axial 14, afin de fermer la communication entre ledit conduit et le réservoir additionnel 1, et ainsi empêcher le reflux par ledit conduit axial de boisson non distribuée dans ledit réservoir additionnel.In the embodiment shown on the Figures 6d , 9c , the dispensing device comprises an anti-return valve 48 which is arranged upstream of the axial duct 14, in order to close the communication between said duct and the additional reservoir 1, and thus to prevent reflux by said axial duct of undistributed drink in said additional tank.

En particulier, le dispositif comprend un bouchon 49 qui est monté, par exemple par emmanchement, dans le manchon inférieur 5a, et qui comprend une partie supérieure 49a sur laquelle la valve 48 est montée de manière à s'étendre dans l'extrémité inférieure 16 en passant par le passage central 5c. Par ailleurs, le bouchon 49 présente une partie inférieure 49b qui s'étend axialement dans le manchon inférieur 5a et à l'intérieur de laquelle le col supérieur 6 du réservoir additionnel 1 est destiné à être monté, par exemple par vissage ou par encliquetage.In particular, the device comprises a plug 49 which is mounted, for example by fitting, in the lower sleeve 5a, and which comprises an upper portion 49a on which the valve 48 is mounted so as to extend into the lower end 16 through the central passage 5c. Furthermore, the plug 49 has a lower portion 49b which extends axially in the lower sleeve 5a and inside which the upper neck 6 of the additional reservoir 1 is intended to be mounted, for example by screwing or snap-fastening.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième fluide peut être conditionné dans le réservoir additionnel 1 directement sous forme liquide, et le col supérieur dudit réservoir additionnel peut être obturé temporairement par une pellicule frangible qui est destinée à être rompue lors de l'introduction dudit col dans le manchon inférieur 5a, afin de permettre la distribution du deuxième fluide.According to one embodiment, the second fluid can be packaged in the additional tank 1 directly in liquid form, and the upper neck of said additional tank can be closed temporarily by a frangible film which is intended to be broken during the introduction of said neck in the lower sleeve 5a, to allow the distribution of the second fluid.

Pour ce faire, en relation avec les figures 1, 3, 9a et 9b, l'extrémité inférieure 16 de l'insert tubulaire 13 comprend une jupe inférieure 16a qui s'étend axialement dans le manchon inférieur 5a, ladite jupe présentant une extrémité inférieure acérée pour permettre la rupture de la pellicule frangible lors de la connexion du réservoir additionnel 1 audit manchon inférieur.To do this, in relation to figures 1 , 3 , 9a and 9b , the lower end 16 of the tubular insert 13 comprises a lower skirt 16a which extends axially in the lower sleeve 5a, said skirt having a sharp lower end to allow rupture of the frangible film when connecting the additional reservoir 1 to the lower sleeve

De même, en relation avec les figures 6d et 9c, le bouchon 49 présente une jupe intérieure 50 qui s'étend axialement sous la partie supérieure 49a et qui présente une extrémité inférieure acérée pour permettre la rupture d'une telle pellicule frangible.Similarly, in relation to Figures 6d and 9c , the plug 49 has an inner skirt 50 which extends axially under the upper portion 49a and which has a sharp lower end to allow the breaking of such a frangible film.

En variante, le deuxième fluide peut être conditionné dans une capsule frangible qui est introduite dans le réservoir additionnel 1 avant le montage dudit réservoir additionnel et du dispositif de distribution sur le réservoir principal, ladite capsule frangible étant rompue lors de la première distribution d'une boisson, sous l'effet de la pression exercée sur elle par le piston 8.Alternatively, the second fluid can be packaged in a frangible capsule which is introduced into the additional reservoir 1 before mounting said additional reservoir and the dispensing device on the main reservoir, said frangible capsule being broken during the first dispensing of a drink, under the effect of the pressure exerted on it by the piston 8.

Le support est en outre équipé d'une chambre de distribution 17 présentant un premier port 18 destiné à être en communication avec le réservoir principal du premier fluide, un deuxième port 19 destiné à être en communication avec le réservoir additionnel 1 du deuxième fluide, et un port de sortie 20 desdits premier et/ou deuxième fluide(s).The support is further equipped with a distribution chamber 17 having a first port 18 intended to be in communication with the main reservoir of the first fluid, a second port 19 intended to be in communication with the additional reservoir 1 of the second fluid, and an output port 20 of said first and / or second fluid (s).

Par ailleurs, le dispositif de distribution comprend un ensemble de distribution qui est monté mobile par rapport au support suivant :

  • un premier déplacement, qui est agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer le port de sortie 20 et/ou le premier port 18 ; et
  • un deuxième déplacement, qui est agencé pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer le deuxième port 19.
Furthermore, the dispensing device comprises a dispensing assembly that is mounted movably relative to the following support:
  • a first movement, which is arranged to selectively open and close the output port 20 and / or the first port 18; and
  • a second displacement, which is arranged to selectively open and close the second port 19.

En relation avec les figures, l'ensemble de distribution comprend un embout 21 dans lequel sont formés la chambre de distribution 17, le premier port 18, le deuxième port 19 et le port de sortie 20, ledit embout étant monté dans le manchon supérieur 5b en étant disposé autour de l'insert 13.In connection with the figures, the dispensing assembly comprises a nozzle 21 in which are formed the distribution chamber 17, the first port 18, the second port 19 and the outlet port 20, said tip being mounted in the upper sleeve 5b by being arranged around the insert 13.

L'embout 21 est monté mobile par rapport au manchon supérieur 5b suivant le premier déplacement, pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer la communication entre le premier port 18 et le passage de premier fluide 9 formé dans ledit manchon supérieur.The tip 21 is movably mounted relative to the upper sleeve 5b according to the first displacement, to selectively open and close the communication between the first port 18 and the first fluid passage 9 formed in said upper sleeve.

Pour ce faire, l'embout 21 comprend une extrémité inférieure sur laquelle est formé le premier port 18, ledit embout étant mobile en translation ascendante suivant son premier déplacement entre une première position basse, dans laquelle ladite extrémité inférieure est disposée en contact étanche contre le fond du manchon supérieur 5b, afin d'empêcher la communication entre le premier port 18 et le passage de premier fluide 9, et une première position haute, dans laquelle ladite extrémité inférieure est disposée à distance dudit fond pour permettre ladite communication.To do this, the tip 21 comprises a lower end on which is formed the first port 18, said tip being movable in upward translation following its first displacement between a first lower position, wherein said lower end is disposed in sealing engagement against the bottom of the upper sleeve 5b, to prevent communication between the first port 18 and the first fluid passage 9, and a first high position, wherein said lower end is disposed remote from said bottom to allow said communication.

En particulier, l'extrémité inférieure 16 de l'insert 13 comprend une surface supérieure 16b qui s'étend dans le fond du manchon supérieur 5b et qui peut être pourvue, par exemple par surmoulage, d'un revêtement pour assurer l'étanchéité du contact entre ledit fond et l'extrémité inférieure de l'embout 21 en première position de fermeture.In particular, the lower end 16 of the insert 13 comprises an upper surface 16b which extends into the bottom of the upper sleeve 5b and which can be provided, for example by overmolding, with a coating to ensure the tightness of the contact between said bottom and the lower end of the nozzle 21 in the first closed position.

L'extrémité inférieure de l'embout 21 est équipée d'un piston 22 qui coulisse de façon étanche dans le manchon supérieur 5b et qui est agencé pour être disposé en regard - respectivement écarté - du passage 9 de premier fluide en première position de fermeture - respectivement d'ouverture.The lower end of the endpiece 21 is equipped with a piston 22 which slides in a sealed manner in the upper sleeve 5b and which is arranged to be arranged facing - respectively spaced - the passage 9 of the first fluid in the first closed position - respectively of opening.

De façon avantageuse, le piston 22 comprend des lèvres d'étanchéité 23 qui s'étendent en regard du premier port 18 et qui sont agencées pour ouvrir - respectivement fermer - ledit premier port par pression sur elles du premier fluide venant du passage de premier fluide 9 - respectivement de la boisson contenue dans la chambre de distribution 17. Ainsi, lors de la distribution de la boisson, les lèvres d'étanchéité 23 forment une valve anti-retour agencée pour fermer la communication entre le premier port 18 et le passage de premier fluide 9, et ainsi empêcher le reflux par ledit passage de boisson provenant de ladite chambre dans le réservoir principal de premier fluide.Advantageously, the piston 22 comprises sealing lips 23 which extend opposite the first port 18 and which are arranged to open - respectively close - said first port by pressing on them the first fluid coming from the first fluid passage. 9 - respectively of the drink contained in the distribution chamber 17. Thus, during the distribution of the drink, the sealing lips 23 form a non-return valve arranged to close the communication between the first port 18 and the passage of first fluid 9, and thereby prevent reflux by said beverage passage from said chamber into the main reservoir of first fluid.

De même, l'embout 21 est monté mobile par rapport à l'insert 13 suivant le deuxième déplacement pour sélectivement ouvrir et fermer la communication entre le deuxième port 19 et le passage de deuxième fluide 15 formé sur ledit insert.Similarly, the tip 21 is movably mounted relative to the insert 13 according to the second displacement to selectively open and close the communication between the second port 19 and the second fluid passage 15 formed on said insert.

Pour ce faire, l'embout 21 comprend une portion tubulaire intérieure 24 qui s'étend axialement dans la chambre de distribution 17 et autour de l'insert 13, et sur la périphérie de laquelle est formé le deuxième port 19. En particulier, l'embout 21 est mobile en translation ascendante suivant son deuxième déplacement entre une deuxième position basse, dans laquelle le deuxième port 19 est disposé axialement à distance du passage de deuxième fluide 15, afin d'empêcher la communication entre ledit deuxième port et ledit passage de deuxième fluide, et une deuxième position haute, dans laquelle ledit deuxième port est disposé en regard dudit passage de deuxième fluide pour permettre ladite communication.To do this, the tip 21 comprises an inner tubular portion 24 which extends axially in the distribution chamber 17 and around the insert 13, and on the periphery of which is formed the second port 19. In particular, tip 21 is movable in upward translation following its second displacement between a second low position, wherein the second port 19 is disposed axially away from the second fluid passage 15, to prevent communication between said second port and said passage of second fluid, and a second high position, wherein said second port is disposed opposite said second fluid passage to allow said communication.

De façon avantageuse, l'insert 13 est pourvu, notamment par surmoulage, d'un revêtement étanche 25, et ce au moins sur la zone de sa périphérie qui entoure le passage de deuxième fluide 15, ledit revêtement assurant la fermeture étanche dudit passage en venant en contact contre la portion tubulaire intérieure 24 lorsque ledit passage n'est pas disposé en regard du deuxième port 19.Advantageously, the insert 13 is provided, in particular by overmoulding, with a leaktight coating 25, and this at least on the zone of its periphery which surrounds the passage of second fluid 15, said coating ensuring the tight closure of said passage in contacting the inner tubular portion 24 when said passage is not disposed opposite the second port 19.

Dans les modes de réalisation représentés, l'embout 21 est mobile en translation suivant une course axiale formant successivement le premier et le deuxième déplacement, et notamment entre :

  • une position basse (correspondant à la position basse du premier déplacement), dans laquelle les premier 18 et deuxième 19 ports sont tous deux fermés, afin de fermer totalement le dispositif de distribution ;
  • une position intermédiaire (correspondant à la fois à la position haute du premier déplacement et à la position basse du deuxième déplacement), dans laquelle le premier port 18 est ouvert et le deuxième port 19 est fermé, afin de permettre la distribution d'une boisson ne contenant que du premier fluide ; et
  • une position haute (correspondant à la position haute du deuxième déplacement), dans laquelle les premier 18 et deuxième 19 ports sont tous deux ouverts, afin de permettre la distribution d'une boisson contenant à la fois du premier fluide et du deuxième fluide.
In the embodiments shown, the tip 21 is movable in translation along an axial stroke successively forming the first and the second displacement, and in particular between:
  • a low position (corresponding to the low position of the first movement), in which the first 18 and second 19 ports are both closed, in order to completely close the dispensing device;
  • an intermediate position (corresponding to both the high position of the first displacement and the low position of the second displacement), wherein the first port 18 is open and the second port 19 is closed, to allow the distribution of a drink containing only the first fluid; and
  • a high position (corresponding to the high position of the second displacement), in which the first 18 and second 19 ports are both open, to allow the distribution of a beverage containing both the first fluid and the second fluid.

L'insert 13 comprend trois saillies radiales formées sur sa périphérie, notamment une saillie inférieure 13a, une saillie intermédiaire 13b et une saillie supérieure 13c, l'extrémité supérieure 24a de la partie tubulaire 24 venant en appui contre respectivement une desdites saillies lorsque l'embout est disposé respectivement en position basse de fermeture du dispositif, en position intermédiaire de distribution de premier fluide, et en position haute de distribution de premier et de deuxième fluide.The insert 13 comprises three radial projections formed on its periphery, in particular a lower projection 13a, an intermediate projection 13b and an upper projection 13c, the upper end 24a of the tubular portion 24 bearing respectively against one of said projections when the nozzle is respectively disposed in the lower position of closure of the device, in the intermediate position of first fluid distribution, and in the upper position of first and second fluid distribution.

En particulier, la saillie supérieure 13c est agencée, notamment en présentant une dimension radiale plus importantes que les saillies inférieures 13a et intermédiaire 13b, pour former une butée de fin de course de l'embout 21, afin de retenir axialement ledit embout sur l'insert 13, et donc sur le support du dispositif de distribution.In particular, the upper projection 13c is arranged, in particular having a greater radial dimension than the lower projections 13a and 13b intermediate, to form a limit stop end of the nozzle 21, to axially retain said tip on the insert 13, and thus on the support of the dispensing device.

En outre, le port de sortie 20 est sélectivement ouvert et fermé par l'insert 13 lors du déplacement de l'embout 21 suivant le premier déplacement. En relation avec les figures, l'embout 21 comprend une tétine 26 qui est emmanchée sur son extrémité supérieure et qui présente un conduit 27 de sortie de boisson alimenté en partie inférieure par la chambre de distribution 17 et débouchant en partie supérieure dans un orifice formant le port 20 de sortie de boisson.In addition, the output port 20 is selectively opened and closed by the insert 13 during the displacement of the nozzle 21 according to the first displacement. In connection with the figures, the tip 21 comprises a nipple 26 which is fitted on its upper end and which has a conduit 27 of drink outlet fed in the lower part by the distribution chamber 17 and opening at the top into a hole forming the outlet port 20 of drink.

Par ailleurs, l'extrémité supérieure 13d de l'insert 13 est agencée pour être sélectivement disposée dans - respectivement libérée de - la partie inférieure du conduit de sortie 27 lors des mouvements en translation de l'embout 21 suivant son premier déplacement, afin de sélectivement fermer - respectivement ouvrir - la communication entre la chambre de distribution 17 et le port de sortie 20.Furthermore, the upper end 13d of the insert 13 is arranged to be selectively disposed in - respectively released from - the lower part of the outlet duct 27 during translational movements of the nozzle 21 after its first displacement, in order to selectively close - respectively open - the communication between the distribution chamber 17 and the outlet port 20.

Ainsi, lorsque l'embout 21 est en position basse, le dispositif est également fermé au niveau de son port de sortie 20, ce qui permet de limiter les risques de pollution de la chambre de distribution 17, notamment par des salissures extérieures et/ou par de l'air ambiant, lorsque ledit dispositif n'est pas utilisé. En outre, la tétine 26 peut être équipée d'un capuchon (non représenté) qui est monté réversiblement sur ladite tétine lorsque l'embout 21 est en position basse de fermeture, afin de pouvoir recouvrir ladite tétine hors utilisation en vue de la protéger notamment des salissures.Thus, when the nozzle 21 is in the low position, the device is also closed at its outlet port 20, which limits the risk of pollution of the distribution chamber 17, in particular by external dirt and / or by ambient air, when said device is not used. In addition, the teat 26 may be equipped with a cap (not shown) which is reversibly mounted on said nipple when the nozzle 21 is in the lower closed position, in order to cover said nipple out of use for the purpose of protecting particular dirt.

Pour pouvoir effectuer les déplacements de l'embout 21, le dispositif de distribution comprend un premier et un deuxième organe pour respectivement actionner le premier déplacement et permettre l'actionnement du deuxième déplacement dudit embout.In order to be able to carry out displacements of the tip 21, the dispensing device comprises a first and a second member respectively for actuating the first displacement and for enabling the second displacement of said tip to be actuated.

En particulier, le deuxième organe est agencé pour être actionné après l'actionnement du premier organe et suivant une gestuelle qui est différente de la gestuelle nécessaire à l'actionnement dudit premier organe. Ainsi, le dispositif de distribution peut être actionné suivant une gestuelle particulièrement intuitive, afin de permettre à l'utilisateur d'obtenir facilement une boisson à base de premier fluide et/ou de deuxième fluide, selon ses goûts et/ou ses besoins énergétiques.In particular, the second member is arranged to be actuated after the actuation of the first member and according to a gesture that is different from the gesture necessary for the actuation of said first member. Thus, the dispensing device can be operated according to a particularly intuitive gesture, to allow the user to easily obtain a drink based on first fluid and / or second fluid, according to his tastes and / or energy needs.

Dans les modes de réalisation représentés, le deuxième organe d'actionnement est agencé pour permettre directement l'actionnement du deuxième déplacement. En variante, le deuxième organe peut être agencé pour permettre indirectement cet actionnement, par exemple en entraînant, lors de son actionnement, le déblocage d'un organe tierce d'actionnement du deuxième déplacement.In the embodiments shown, the second actuating member is arranged to allow direct actuation of the second displacement. Alternatively, the second member may be arranged to allow indirectly this actuation, for example by causing, upon actuation, the release of a third actuating member of the second displacement.

En particulier, l'embout 21 peut être agencé pour former à la fois le premier organe et l'organe tierce d'actionnement de ses premier et deuxième déplacements, notamment en étant déplaçable par deux tractions manuelles successives. Par ailleurs, le deuxième organe peut être agencé pour bloquer en translation l'embout 21 sur sa position intermédiaire à la fin du premier déplacement, l'utilisateur actionnant ledit deuxième organe pour débloquer ledit embout, et ainsi permettre le deuxième déplacement par traction manuelle dudit embout.In particular, the tip 21 may be arranged to form both the first member and the third actuating member of its first and second displacements, including being movable by two successive manual pulls. Furthermore, the second member may be arranged to lock the tip 21 in translation at its intermediate position at the end of the first displacement, the user actuating said second member to unlock said tip, and thus allow the second movement by manual pulling said tip.

De même, le deuxième organe peut être agencé pour bloquer en translation l'embout 21 dans sa position intermédiaire à la fin de l'actionnement inverse du deuxième déplacement, c'est-à-dire après pression manuelle sur ledit embout pour fermer le port 19, l'utilisateur actionnant à nouveau ledit deuxième organe pour débloquer ledit embout, et ainsi permettre l'actionnement inverse du premier déplacement pour fermer le premier port 18 et/ou le port de sortie 20.Similarly, the second member may be arranged to block in translation the tip 21 in its intermediate position at the end of the reverse actuation of the second displacement, that is to say after manual pressure on said tip to close the port 19, the user again actuating said second member to unlock said tip, and thus allow the reverse actuation of the first movement to close the first port 18 and / or the output port 20.

En relation avec les figures, le premier organe d'actionnement comprend une bague 28 montée en rotation autour de l'embout 21 pour entrainer en translation ledit embout sur son premier déplacement. Pour ce faire, comme représenté sur les figures 1b et 8a, l'embout 21 comprend deux gorges axi-radiales 29 formées chacune sur une partie de sa périphérie, notamment en étant diamétralement opposées.In relation to the figures, the first actuating member comprises a ring 28 rotatably mounted around the endpiece 21 for translating said endpiece into its first displacement. To do this, as shown on the figures 1b and 8a , the tip 21 comprises two axi-radial grooves 29 each formed on a part of its periphery, in particular being diametrically opposed.

Par ailleurs, comme représenté sur les figures 1b, 7a, 7b, la bague 28 comprend deux picots 30 diamétralement opposés qui coulissent dans respectivement une gorge axi-radiale 29 lors de la rotation de ladite bague suivant le premier actionnement, et ce sur une course angulaire correspondant au premier déplacement en translation de l'embout 21.Moreover, as represented on figures 1b , 7a, 7b , the ring 28 comprises two diametrically opposed pins 30 which slide respectively in an axially radial groove 29 during the rotation of said ring after the first actuation, and this on an angular stroke corresponding to the first translational movement of the nozzle 21.

En particulier, chaque gorge axi-radiale 29 présente une extrémité supérieure 29a et une extrémité inférieure 29b dans laquelle le picot 30 est disposé lorsque l'embout 21 est respectivement en position basse de fermeture du dispositif et en position intermédiaire de distribution du premier fluide.In particular, each axi-radial groove 29 has an upper end 29a and a lower end 29b in which the pin 30 is disposed when the nozzle 21 is respectively in the lower position of closure of the device and in intermediate distribution position of the first fluid.

Par ailleurs, la bague 28 comprend une patte radiale extérieure 31 que l'utilisateur peut saisir manuellement pour actionner ladite bague en rotation, ladite patte étant disposée sélectivement en regard d'un indicateur visuel 32a, 32b, par exemple sous la forme d'un dessin représentant respectivement un cadenas fermé 32a (figure 4a) et un cadenas ouvert 32b (figures 1a, 4b), lorsque l'embout 21 est respectivement en position basse et en position intermédiaire, afin d'indiquer à l'utilisateur l'état de fermeture ou d'ouverture du premier port 18.Furthermore, the ring 28 comprises an outer radial tab 31 that the user can manually enter to actuate said ring in rotation, said tab being selectively arranged opposite a visual indicator 32a, 32b, for example in the form of a drawing respectively representing a closed lock 32a ( figure 4a ) and an open lock 32b ( figures 1a , 4b ), when the tip 21 is respectively in the lower position and in the intermediate position, to indicate to the user the closing or opening state of the first port 18.

L'embout 21 comprend en outre deux gorges axiales supérieures 33 qui s'étendent depuis l'extrémité supérieure 29a de respectivement une gorge axi-radiale 29, les picots 30 étant disposés dans respectivement une desdites gorges axiales supérieures lors de l'assemblage de la bague 28 sur l'embout 21, afin de faciliter leur disposition dans lesdites gorges axi-radiales.The tip 21 further comprises two upper axial grooves 33 which extend from the upper end 29a of respectively an axi-radial groove 29, the pins 30 being disposed in respectively one of said upper axial grooves during assembly of the ring 28 on the tip 21, to facilitate their arrangement in said axi-radial grooves.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, l'embout 21 forme le deuxième organe d'actionnement, et est déplaçable manuellement en translation, notamment par pression et/ou traction axiale sur la tétine 26, sur son deuxième déplacement. En relation avec les figures 1b et 8a, l'embout 21 comprend deux gorges axiales inférieures 34 qui s'étendent depuis l'extrémité inférieure 29b de respectivement une gorge axi-radiale 29, et dans lesquelles le picot 30 correspondant de la bague 28 coulisse sur une course axiale correspondant au deuxième déplacement dudit embout.In the embodiment shown, the tip 21 forms the second actuating member, and is manually movable in translation, in particular by pressure and / or axial traction on the teat 26, on its second displacement. In relation to figures 1b and 8a , the tip 21 comprises two lower axial grooves 34 which extend from the lower end 29b respectively of an axi-radial groove 29, and in which the corresponding pin 30 of the ring 28 slides on an axial stroke corresponding to the second displacement said tip.

En particulier, chaque gorge axiale inférieure 34 présente une extrémité inférieure 34a dans laquelle le picot 30 est disposé lorsque l'embout 21 est en position haute de distribution de premier fluide et de deuxième fluide.In particular, each lower axial groove 34 has a lower end 34a in which the pin 30 is disposed when the nozzle 21 is in the upper position of first fluid distribution and second fluid.

L'embout 21 est par ailleurs monté mobile par rapport au support suivant un troisième déplacement qui est agencé pour régler la taille de l'ouverture du deuxième port 19, afin de permettre l'ajustement de la quantité de deuxième fluide à ajouter au premier fluide, notamment suivant les goûts et/ou les besoins énergétiques de l'utilisateur.The tip 21 is also mounted movably relative to the support in a third displacement which is arranged to adjust the size of the opening of the second port 19, to allow the adjustment of the amount of second fluid to be added to the first fluid. , in particular according to the tastes and / or the energy needs of the user.

Pour ce faire, l'insert 13 présente plusieurs passages 15a-15c de tailles différentes qui sont alignés radialement sur une zone de sa périphérie, l'embout 21 étant mobile en rotation suivant son troisième déplacement pour mettre sélectivement un desdits passages en communication avec le deuxième port 19.To do this, the insert 13 has several passages 15a-15c of different sizes which are aligned radially on an area of its periphery, the tip 21 being rotatable along its third displacement to selectively put one of said passages in communication with the second port 19.

En particulier, l'insert 13 comprend trois passages 15a-15c consécutifs, notamment un passage 15a de petite taille, un passage 15b de taille intermédiaire et un passage 15c de grande taille, le deuxième port 19 étant disposé sélectivement en regard radial de chacun desdits passages pour être ouvert avec une taille d'ouverture respectivement minimale (figure 5a), intermédiaire (figue 5b) ou maximale (figure 5c).In particular, the insert 13 comprises three consecutive passages 15a-15c, in particular a passage 15a of small size, a passage 15b of intermediate size and a passage 15c of large size, the second port 19 being selectively disposed radially opposite each of said passages to be opened with a minimum opening size respectively ( figure 5a ), intermediate (fig 5b) or maximum ( figure 5c ).

Par ailleurs, le dispositif de distribution comprend un troisième organe d'actionnement du troisième déplacement, ledit troisième organe étant agencé pour être actionné suivant une gestuelle qui est différente de la gestuelle nécessaire au deuxième organe, ce qui confère audit organe un fonctionnement particulièrement simple et intuitif.Furthermore, the dispensing device comprises a third actuating member of the third displacement, said third member being arranged to be actuated according to a gesture which is different from the gestures necessary for the second member, which confers on said member a particularly simple operation and intuitive.

En relation avec les figures, le troisième actionnement comprend un disque 35 qui est monté en rotation sur la plateforme 10 du couvercle extérieur 2 et qui est agencé pour entrainer en rotation l'embout 21 sur son troisième déplacement. Le disque 35 comprend une plateforme supérieure 35a qui s'étend radialement autour de l'embout 21, ainsi qu'une jupe périphérique 35b qui est fixée par encliquetage sur une partie supérieure de la jupe périphérique 3 du couvercle 2.In relation to the figures, the third actuation comprises a disc 35 which is rotatably mounted on the platform 10 of the outer cover 2 and which is arranged to rotate the endpiece 21 on its third displacement. The disk 35 comprises an upper platform 35a which extends radially around the nozzle 21, and a peripheral skirt 35b which is snap-fastened on an upper part of the peripheral skirt 3 of the lid 2.

En particulier, le disque 35 comprend trois pattes 36 d'indexation de la position radiale du deuxième port 19, lesdites pattes s'étendant chacune axialement sous la plateforme supérieure 35a dudit disque. De même, la plateforme 10 du couvercle 2 comprend trois lumières radiales 37 dans lesquelles coulisse respectivement une patte d'indexation 36.In particular, the disk 35 comprises three tabs 36 for indexing the radial position of the second port 19, said tabs each extending axially under the upper platform 35a of said disk. Similarly, the platform 10 of the cover 2 comprises three radial slots 37 in which slide respectively an indexing tab 36.

En relation avec les figures 5, au moins deux lumières radiales 37 présentent des logements 38a-38c d'indexation des passages 15a-15c de deuxième fluide, qui sont formés respectivement à chaque extrémité desdites lumières et à mi-chemin entre lesdites extrémités, les pattes d'indexation 36 étant disposées dans respectivement un logement 38a-38c lorsque le deuxième port 19 est en regard radial de respectivement le passage 15a de petite taille (figure 5a), le passage 15b de taille intermédiaire (figure 5b) et le passage 15c de grande taille (figure 5c).In relation to figures 5 at least two radial slots 37 have housing 38a-38c for indexing the second fluid passages 15a-15c, which are respectively formed at each end of said lumens and halfway between said ends, the indexing tabs 36 being disposed in respectively a housing 38a-38c when the second port 19 is radially opposite the passage 15a of small size ( figure 5a ), the passage 15b of intermediate size ( figure 5b ) and the passage 15c of large size ( figure 5c ).

De façon avantageuse, les pattes 36 et/ou les logements d'indexation 38a-38c peuvent être agencés de manière à ce que le positionnement desdites pattes dans un desdits logements s'effectue avec un bruit caractéristique, afin d'indiquer à l'utilisateur que le deuxième port 19 a été correctement positionné en regard du passage 15a-15c désiré, correspondant à la quantité désirée de deuxième fluide à distribuer.Advantageously, the tabs 36 and / or the indexing housings 38a-38c can be arranged in such a way that the positioning of said tabs in one of said housings is made with a characteristic noise, in order to indicate to the user that the second port 19 has been correctly positioned next to the desired passage 15a-15c, corresponding to the desired quantity of second fluid to be dispensed.

Par ailleurs, le disque 35 comprend au moins un indicateur visuel, notamment une encoche 39 et/ou un dessin en forme d'éclair 40, qui est formé sur la jupe périphérique 3 et/ou sur la plateforme supérieure 35a pour indiquer la position radiale du deuxième port 19. De même, le couvercle extérieur 2 comprend au moins trois indicateurs visuels, notamment trois dessins 41a-41c en forme d'éclairs de différentes tailles, qui sont formés sur la jupe périphérique 3 pour indiquer les positions respectives de chacun des logements 38a-38c d'indexation d'une lumière 37, et donc indirectement la position de chacun des passages 15a-15c de deuxième fluide.Furthermore, the disc 35 comprises at least one visual indicator, in particular a notch 39 and / or a flash-shaped pattern 40, which is formed on the peripheral skirt 3 and / or on the upper platform 35a to indicate the radial position the second port 19. Similarly, the outer cover 2 comprises at least three visual indicators, including three drawings 41a-41c shaped flashes of different sizes, which are formed on the peripheral skirt 3 to indicate the respective positions of each of the 38a-38c housing for indexing a light 37, and therefore indirectly the position of each of the second fluid passages 15a-15c.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur désirant régler la taille de l'ouverture du deuxième port 19 actionne simplement en rotation le disque 35 de manière à disposer l'indicateur visuel 39, 40 dudit disque en regard de l'indicateur visuel 41a-41c du couvercle 2 correspondant à la taille d'ouverture souhaitée pour le deuxième port 19, et donc à la quantité souhaitée de deuxième fluide à distribuer.Thus, the user wishing to adjust the size of the opening of the second port 19 simply rotates the disc 35 so as to have the visual indicator 39, 40 of said disc next to the visual indicator 41a-41c of the cover 2 corresponding to the desired opening size for the second port 19, and therefore to the desired amount of second fluid to be dispensed.

De façon particulièrement avantageuse, l'ensemble de distribution est monté de sorte que les premier et/ou deuxième déplacements soient réalisables de façon indépendante du troisième déplacement, afin de permettre à l'utilisateur de conserver, quel que soit l'état d'ouverture ou de fermeture des premier 18 et deuxième 19 ports, le réglage souhaité pour la quantité de deuxième fluide à distribuer.Particularly advantageously, the dispensing assembly is mounted so that the first and / or second displacements are achievable independently of the third displacement, in order to allow the user to keep, whatever the opening state. or closing the first 18 and second 19 ports, the desired setting for the amount of second fluid to be dispensed.

Pour ce faire, comme représenté sur les figures 1b et 8a, l'embout 21 comprend deux gorges axiales inférieures 42 qui s'étendent depuis l'extrémité supérieure 29a de respectivement une gorge axi-radiale 29, et notamment dans le prolongement de respectivement une gorge axiale supérieure 33 de disposition des picots 30 dans lesdites gorges axi-radiales.To do this, as shown on the figures 1b and 8a , the tip 21 comprises two lower axial grooves 42 which extend from the upper end 29a of respectively an axi-radial groove 29, and in particular in the extension of respectively an upper axial groove 33 of arrangement of the pins 30 in said grooves axi-radial.

De même, le disque 35 comprend deux picots 43 diamétralement opposés qui sont montés coulissants dans respectivement une gorge axiale 42, 33, afin de permettre la solidarisation en rotation du disque 35 à l'embout 21 quelle que soit la position axiale dudit embout, et inversement de permettre les premier et deuxième déplacements en translation dudit embout quelle que soit sa position radiale.Similarly, the disc 35 comprises two diametrically opposed studs 43 which are slidably mounted respectively in an axial groove 42, 33, in order to enable the disc 35 to be secured in rotation to the endpiece 21 irrespective of the axial position of said endpiece, and conversely to allow the first and second movements in translation of said tip regardless of its radial position.

Par ailleurs, la bague 28 est montée en rotation suivant le premier actionnement sur le disque 35, afin d'être entraînée en rotation avec l'embout 21 lors de son troisième déplacement et de pouvoir être actionnée indépendamment de la position dudit disque pour permettre sélectivement l'ouverture et la fermeture du premier port 18 et du port de sortie 20. Pour ce faire, le disque 35 comprend deux lumières radiales 44 qui sont formées sur la plateforme 35a en étant diamétralement opposées, la bague 28 comprenant deux ergots 45 qui sont montés coulissants dans respectivement une lumière radiale 44 sur une course angulaire correspondant au premier actionnement.Furthermore, the ring 28 is rotated following the first actuation on the disk 35, in order to be rotated with the nozzle 21 during its third displacement and to be able to be actuated independently of the position of said disk to selectively enable the opening and closing of the first port 18 and the output port 20. To do this, the disc 35 comprises two radial slots 44 which are formed on the platform 35a being diametrically opposed, the ring 28 comprising two lugs 45 which are slidably mounted respectively in a radial slot 44 on an angular stroke corresponding to the first actuation.

En particulier, en relation avec la figure 11a, chaque lumière radiale 44 du disque 35 comprend deux extrémités 44a contre lesquelles les ergots 45 viennent en butée radiale dans respectivement une des positions de fermeture et d'ouverture du premier port 18 et du port de sortie 20. En outre, les indicateurs visuels 32a, 32b de ces positions sont formés sur la plateforme 35a du disque 35, la patte d'actionnement 31 de la bague 28 étant disposée en regard de respectivement un indicateur 32a, 32b selon l'état d'ouverture ou de fermeture du premier port 18 et du port de sortie 20.In particular, in relation to the figure 11a each radial lumen 44 of the disc 35 comprises two ends 44a against which the lugs 45 come into radial abutment in one of the closing and opening positions of the first port 18 and of the exit port 20. In addition, the visual indicators 32a , 32b of these positions are formed on the platform 35a of the disc 35, the actuating tab 31 of the ring 28 being disposed opposite respectively an indicator 32a, 32b according to the open or closed state of the first port 18 and the output port 20.

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  1. Dispensing device for a drink based on a first fluid to which a second fluid can be added selectively, said device comprising a support (2, 4) containing a dispensing chamber (17) having a first port (18) communicating with a reservoir of said first fluid, a second port (19) communicating with a reservoir (1) of said second fluid, and a outlet port (20) for said first and/or second fluids, said device comprising a dispensing assembly (19, 21, 23, 26) mounted movably relative to said support following:
    - a first displacement arranged to open and close said outlet port and/or the first port selectively, said device including a first actuating element (28) for said first displacement, and
    - a second displacement arranged to open and close said second port selectively, said device comprising a second element (21) to enable the actuation of said second displacement;
    said device being characterised in that the second element (21) is arranged to be actuated, after the actuation of the first element (28) and following a type of motion which is different to the motion necessary to actuate said first element.
  2. Dispensing device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first (28) and second (21) actuating elements are arranged to drive the dispensing assembly (21) successively in translation after its first and second displacements.
  3. Dispensing device according to claim 2, characterised in that the first (28) or the second (21) actuating element is movable in rotation to drive the dispensing assembly (21) in translation after its first or second displacement.
  4. Dispensing device according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the dispensing assembly (21) is mounted movably in relation to the support (2, 4) following a third displacement, which is arranged to control the size of the opening of the second port (19).
  5. Dispensing device according to claim 4, characterised in that it includes a third actuating element (35) for the third displacement, said third element being arranged to be actuated in a type of motion which is different to the type of motion necessary for actuating the second element (21) .
  6. Dispensing device according to claim 5, characterised in that the third actuating element (35) is arranged to drive the dispensing assembly (21) in rotation at its third displacement.
  7. Dispensing device according to any of claims 3 to 6, characterised in that the assembly (21) is mounted movably such that the first and/or second displacements can be effected independently of the third displacement.
  8. Dispensing device according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the support (2, 4) has a passage (9) for the first fluid, the dispensing assembly including an end piece (21) in which the dispensing chamber (17) is formed, said end piece being movable relative to said passage following the first displacement so as to open and close selectively the communication between the first port (18) and said passage.
  9. Device according to claim 8, characterised in that the end piece (21) includes a non-return valve (23) arranged to close the communication between the first port (18) and the passage (9) of the first fluid.
  10. Dispensing device according to any of claims 8 or 9, characterised in that the end piece (21) is moveable following the second displacement so as to open and close selectively the second port (19).
  11. Dispensing device according to any of claims 8 to 10, characterised in that it includes an insert (13) in which a passage (15, 15a-15c) is formed for the second fluid, the end piece (21) being movable relative to said insert following the second displacement so as to open and close selectively the communication between said second port and said passage.
  12. Dispensing device according to claim 11, characterised in that the outlet port (20) is selectively opened and closed by the insert (13) when the end piece (21) moves following the first displacement.
  13. Dispensing device according to any of claims 4 to 12, characterised in that the end piece (21) is mounted movably relative to the insert (13) following the third displacement.
  14. Dispensing device according to claim 13, characterised in that the insert (13) has several passages (15a-15c) of different sizes, the third displacement placing selectively one of said passages in communication with the second port (19).
  15. Dispensing device according to any of claims 8 to 14, characterised in that the end piece (21) forms one of the first and second actuating element, the other (28) of said elements including means of driving said end piece in the corresponding displacement.
  16. Dispensing device according to claims 15, characterised in that the first actuating element consists of a ring (28) mounted so that it can rotate around the end piece (21) to move said end piece in translation on its first displacement.
  17. Dispensing device according to any of claims 1 to 16, characterised in that the support (2, 4) includes a means (5a) of connecting a reservoir (1) for the second fluid, said means being arranged to place said reservoir in communication with the second port (19).
  18. Dispensing device according to any of claims 1 to 17, characterised in that the support (2, 4) includes means (4, 5b) for mounting said device in the opening of a reservoir for the first fluid, said means being arranged to place said reservoir (10) in communication with the first port (18).
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