EP3286518B1 - Assembly for ejecting the contents of a bottle containing an effervescent liquid such as champagne and a sealing-diffusing gasket for said assembly - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an ejector assembly of the contents of a bottle containing an effervescent liquid such as Champagne and a shutter-diffuser seal adapted for said set as for example described in the internet quote XP002753930.

It finds a general application in playful accessories, and more particularly those associated with a jet of liquid such as champagne.

The "watering" game of guests with a shower or jet of champagne is traditionally part of the world of celebration and celebration. It is usually done by partially closing the neck of an open bottle of champagne (or any other effervescent liquid) with the thumb in such a way as to "pinch" the area of the neck left open so that the bottle is shaken with two hands (more rarely only one), the internal pressure of the bottle causes the ejection of a jet of liquid whose length and width will depend on the size and shape of the neck area left open as well as the force of "shaking".

The Applicant has the problem of proposing a playful accessory that reproduces the traditional watering game based on a bottle of champagne (or any other sparkling liquid) while taking again the forms and codes of a firearm such as as a machine gun to make this watering game even more festive, safe and fun.

The present invention provides a solution to this problem.

It relates to an ejector assembly of the contents of a bottle containing an effervescent liquid according to claim 1.

According to the invention, the ejector assembly comprises: a shutter-diffuser seal provided with at least one diffusion opening and adapted to be clamped elastically around the neck of the bottle when said bottle is uncorked and placed in the ejection position, and capable of closing off the neck of the bottle when said shutter-diffuser seal is thus gripped, and at least a first portion forming a hand held in solidarity with the shutter-diffuser seal, and comprising first holding means hand of the bottle when the bottle is in the ejection position, said assembly for producing a jet of effervescent liquid of size, duration and distance chosen, under the agitation of the first portion held in hand by a user.

Also according to the invention, the first hand-held portion further comprises first interlocking means, and said assembly further comprises a second hand-held portion and equipped with second interlocking means adapted to engage with the first interlocking means when the bottle is placed in the ejection position and second holding means secured to the second interlocking means, said assembly making it possible to produce an effervescent liquid jet of selected size, duration and distance, under agitation by a user of the first and / or second hand held parts and nested one into the other.

The ejector assembly thus makes it possible to insert and securely hold a bottle while sealing the closure at the neck, as well as ejecting the liquid in a jet of distance of several meters (for example 5 m). for a duration of several seconds (10 seconds for example) and without danger for the user and the people around.

According to one embodiment, the shutter-diffuser seal is made in one piece and made of flexible material of elastomer type.

In practice, the shutter-diffuser seal comprises a mounting portion adapted to be clamped elastically around the neck of the bottle in the ejection position after unclogging of said bottle, and a shutter / diffusion portion adapted to close the neck of the bottle. bottle placed in the ejection position.

Alternatively, the seal comprises a plurality of diffusion openings.

According to another embodiment, the first hand-holding portion further comprises clamping means for maintaining tight and sealed mounting of the seal shutter-diffuser around the neck of the bottle in the ejection position.

According to yet another embodiment, the second hand-held portion further comprises means for holding the body of the bottle in the ejection position.

In practice, the first interlocking means comprise a tube of selected length and diameter while the second interlocking means comprise a reinforcing rod of conjugated shape with the tube to fit into each other when the bottle is in contact with each other. ejection position.

According to yet another embodiment, the first interlocking means are integral with the first holding means while the second engagement means are integral with the second holding means.

For example, the first and second means of holding in hand are shaped like a butt.

According to one aspect of the invention, the diffuser shutter seal is able to be clamped elastically around the neck of the bottle in the ejection position after unclogging of said bottle, and adapted to close the neck of the bottle placed in the ejection position. said seal being provided with at least one diffusion aperture.

• la figure 1 . est une vue générale en 3D de l'ensemble éjecteur en position fermée avec une bouteille en place ;
• la figure 2 est une vue éclatée des éléments principaux constituant l'ensemble éjecteur conforme à l'invention
• la figure 3 est une vue en coupe de l'ensemble éjecteur en position fermée avec une bouteille en place ;
• les figures 4A, 4B, et 4C sont des vues en détail du joint obturateur-diffuseur conforme à l'invention ;
• la figure 5 illustre l'étape de fermeture de l'ensemble éjecteur sur la bouteille ;
• la figure 6 illustre schématiquement les glissières d'emboîtement logées dans la première partie de tenue en main selon l'invention ; et
• la figure 7 est une vue en coupe de l'ensemble éjecteur en position fermée.

Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge in the light of the detailed description below and the drawings in which:

• the figure 1 . is a 3D general view of the ejector assembly in closed position with a bottle in place;
• the figure 2 is an exploded view of the main elements constituting the ejector assembly according to the invention
• the figure 3 is a sectional view of the ejector assembly in closed position with a bottle in place;
• the Figures 4A, 4B, and 4C are views in detail of the shutter-diffuser seal according to the invention;
• the figure 5 illustrates the step of closing the ejector assembly on the bottle;
• the figure 6 schematically illustrates the nesting slides housed in the first hand-held portion according to the invention; and
• the figure 7 is a sectional view of the ejector assembly in the closed position.

With reference to Figures 1, 2, and 3 , the ejector assembly 1 comprises a shutter-diffuser seal 2, and at least a first portion 4 forming a hand held in solidarity with the seal shutter-diffuser 2 (mode with a one-handed grip). Advantageously, the ejector assembly further comprises a second portion 10 forming a hand which fits into the first hand held portion 4 in the closed position when a bottle 3 is in place (mode with a two-handed grip).

The bottle 3 contains effervescent liquid such as champagne. The capacity of the bottle 3 may be 25 cl; 33 cl; 37.5 cl; 75 cl; 150cl or more.

As will be described in more detail below, the seal 2 is adapted to be gripped elastically around the neck 5 of a bottle 3 placed in the ejection position after unclogging of said bottle. The seal 2 then closes the neck 7 of the bottle 3 and placed in the ejection position.

The first part 4 forming hand-held comprises first holding means 6 (front forearm in the case of a set of machine gun) of the bottle placed in the ejection position, and the first interlocking means 8 The second hand-holding portion 10 comprises second interlocking means (reinforcing tube) 12 adapted to be engaged in the closed position with the first interlocking means 8 when the bottle is placed in the ejection position and the second holding means 16 (rear stock) secured to the second engagement means 12.

The assembly thus mounted in closed position with the bottle placed in the ejection position ( figure 1 ) makes it possible to produce an effervescent liquid jet of selected size, duration and distance, under the agitation of the front 6 and / or rear 16 grips held in the hand by a user.

In the form of a central ring submachine gun, the rear part of the assembly 1 is composed of a rear butt 16, a central ring 18 for holding the bottle and a reinforcing rod 12 while the front part of the assembly 1 is composed of a front butt 6 and a barrel or hollow tube 8.

With reference to the figure 3 , the assembly 1 is in the closed position. The tube 12 reinforces the assembly 1. For example the rigid tube 12 is made of steel, it can be hollow or solid. The bottle is held mechanically by means of the rear stock 16 which has a protuberance 17 of conjugated shape with the base 9 of the bottle.

With reference to Figures 4A, 4B and 4C the seal shutter-diffuser 2 is made monobloc. It is a masterpiece of the ejector assembly. Preferably, the seal is made of flexible material to slip and "tighten" on the neck 5 of the bottle at the time of closing. The compromise flexibility / rigidity of the material is also critical to control the deformation of the part during the ejection of the liquid under pressure. In this sense, the structure at the joint 2 can be reinforced with one or more holding pieces (for example clamping rings 28). Figures 4B and 4C ) placed on or in the joint, in reinforcement, at the places of the deformation.

For example, the seal 2 is made of elastomer, maintained under pressure on the neck 5 and the neck 3. The jet of liquid can exit the seal only through the opening or openings 20 created on the front surface 21 of the seal 2 facing the the outlet of the neck 7 of the bottle 3. The elastomeric product is chosen for its qualities of adhesion with the glass of the neck that it is intended to seal. Elements 22 protruding may be provided on the mounting portion 23 of the seal 2 so as to facilitate the joining of the seal with the first hand-held portion 4. These elements 22 may also be used to remove the seal and change it with a another version of joint to obtain for example a different jet configuration (larger jet and shorter duration or jet tighter and longer duration) or with a pourer type version.

The openings 20 on the front face (sealing portion) 21 of the seal 2 make it possible to control the power and the direction of the jet of liquid. Of their configurations (number, diameter, disposition), in addition to the tightness at the level of the neck, depends the distance and the general shape of the jet, as well as the duration of the game. For example, under "normal" conditions of use, for a jet exceeding 5 to 6 meters distance and for a minimum play time of 15 seconds of continuous stream, the opening 20 may be single and of diameter less than or equal to 1.5mm.

In an alternative embodiment, a shorter, wider and more diffuse jet may be obtained by adding one or more holes 20 of diameter less than or equal to the central hole, and disposed at the periphery thereof.

With reference to the figure 5 , the first 4 and second 10 parts are in the fitting position with the rigid tube 12 inserted into the barrel (hollow tube) 8. The body 11 of the bottle 3 is inserted into the central retaining ring 18. The bottle is previously opened (uncorked). The closure of the ejector assembly is effected by sliding the barrel 8 on the steel reinforcing tube 12 to a clip 13 for holding in the rear part 10 of the assembly. In the "clipped" position, the bottle 3 is held securely by the center thanks to the retaining ring 18, from below thanks to the abutment 17 on the template of the rear stock 16, and from the top in the diffuser gasket. 2 which seals the bottle 3 when the front barrel 12 is closed to maintain the assembly.

With reference to Figures 6 and 7 a translational slide 30 and rotation system 32 is machined in the reinforcing tube 12. It allows the opening and closing of the assembly by forward / backward translation of the front portion 8, combined with a rotation 32 of the latter to completely clear the retaining ring 18 of the rear portion 10 for the insertion of the bottle, and to return to the closing axis once the bottle 3 in place. A guide pin 34 is mounted on the inner face of the front portion 12. The guide pin 34 traverses the slide 30 forwards / backwards and rotates about the axis of the tube 12 when the front portion is manipulated to open / close the ejector assembly.

With reference to the figure 7 , the assembly 1 is in the closed position with a bottle 3 placed in the ejection position.

The implementation of such a device "Champagne machine gun" is done in the following manner.

The assembly 1 is first opened by sliding the front portion 8 on the tube 12 in translation forwards to the stop 34 and then rotating it about the axis of the tube 12 of a sufficient angle (about 60 degrees). This translational / rotational movement makes it possible to disengage the central holding ring 18 so as to be able to insert the bottle, previously opened, vertically (or almost vertically) downwards, neck upwards. Once the bottle in place, it rests on the rear stock 16 and is held by the central ring 18. The closure is effected by pivoting the front portion 8 so as to put the front stock 6 in the axis of the rear stock 16. This position can be facilitated by means of polarizers (not shown) placed on the front portions 8 and rear 12 and which allow the interlocking closure of the two parts 12 and 8 once the correct alignment is done . Once this alignment is obtained, all that remains is to slide the front portion 8 towards the rear (or inwards) of the reinforcing tube 12 until the complete engagement of the front portions 8 and rear 12. complete closure can be materialized for example by one or more clips 13 which close again. The good closure then means the right positioning of the diffusion seal 2 on the neck 7 of the bottle and the mechanical maintenance of the assembly. Once closed, the user starts the game by shaking vigorously one or more times all until the formation of the jet of liquid, and can continue by continuing agitation, if necessary, until the internal pressure the bottle is too weak for the jet of liquid to be properly maintained.

Alternatively, the front portion 8 of the assembly 1 can be detached from the rear portion 12. The bottle previously opened can then be inserted vertically down as in the previous case. Once the bottle in place, the closure can be done by threading the front portion 8 of the reinforcing tube 12 of the rear part, then aligning and closing the assembly as explained above.

In another alternative embodiment of the invention, the clearance of the retaining ring 18 can be achieved by rotating the front portion 8 outwardly about an axis perpendicular to the axis defined by the portion "Barrel" of the rear portion 12, and located at a junction between the front portion 8 and the rear portion 12. Once the bottle inserted as described above, the closure of the assembly can be performed by pivoting the front portion 8 in the opposite direction (inwards), around the same axis, until the closing of the front part 8 on the neck 7 of the bottle 3.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above but encompasses all embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (8)

1. An assembly (1) for ejecting the contents of a bottle (3) containing an effervescent liquid, characterized in that it comprises:
   a sealing diffusing gasket (2) provided with at least one diffusion opening and capable of being clamped resiliently around the neck (5) of the bottle (3) when the bottle is opened and placed in the ejection position and capable of sealing the mouth (7) of the bottle when said sealing diffusing gasket is clamped in this manner, one first grip-forming part (4) that is integrally formed with the sealing diffusing gasket (2) and comprises a first means (6) for gripping the bottle when the bottle is in the ejection position, characterized in that the first grip-forming part (4) comprises a first nesting means (8), and said assembly (1) further comprises a second grip-forming part (10) that is provided with a second nesting means (12) that is designed to nest with the first nesting means (8) when the bottle is placed in the ejection position, and second gripping means (16) that are integrally formed with the second nesting means (12), said assembly enabling the production of a jet of effervescent liquid of a selected size, duration, and distance when a user agitates the first and/or second gripping means (4 and 10) that are nested in one another.
2. Assembly according to claim 1 in which the sealing diffusing gasket (2) is made monobloc and in a flexible elastomer type material.
3. Assembly according to any of the above claims, characterized in that sealing diffusing gasket (2) comprises a mounting portion (23) designed to be elastically clamped around the neck of the bottle in the ejection position after said bottle is opened, and a sealing diffusion portion (21) designed to close the mouth of the bottle placed in the ejection position.
4. Assembly according to any of the above claims, characterized in that the sealing diffusing gasket (2) comprises a plurality of diffusion openings (20).
5. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first grip-forming part further comprises clamping means (28) for keeping the mounting of the sealing diffusing gasket secure and sealed around the neck of the bottle in the ejection position.
6. Assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the second grip-forming part further comprises holding means (18) for the body of the bottle in ejection position.
7. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first nesting means (8) comprises a tube having a selected length and diameter, whereas the second nesting means (12) comprises a reinforcement rod presenting a conjugated form with the tube in such a way that one nests in the other when the bottle is in the ejection position.
8. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first and second gripping means (4 and 10) are in the form of a gun grip.

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