EP3517454A1 - Portable liquid dispenser - Google Patents

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EP3517454A1
EP3517454A1 EP17852469.0A EP17852469A EP3517454A1 EP 3517454 A1 EP3517454 A1 EP 3517454A1 EP 17852469 A EP17852469 A EP 17852469A EP 3517454 A1 EP3517454 A1 EP 3517454A1
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Antonio Joaquín ASENCIO SÁNCHEZ
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0055—Containers or packages provided with a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm for expelling the contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0462—Squeezing collapsible or flexible beverage containers, e.g. bag-in-box containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D37/00—Portable flexible containers not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B1/00—Installations or systems with accumulators; Supply reservoir or sump assemblies
    • F15B1/02—Installations or systems with accumulators
    • F15B1/04—Accumulators
    • F15B1/08—Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
    • F15B1/10—Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means
    • F15B1/16—Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor with flexible separating means in the form of a tube

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  • the present invention describes a portable dispenser suitable for generating a flow of pressurised liquid without needing to use any energy source.
  • metal containers rust, depositing particles in the bottom of the container.
  • the document closest to the invention is ES1098105 U which describes a device for accumulating pressurised fluid.
  • the device comprises a sealed container with a deformable bag.
  • the deformable bag contains a pressurised fluid and the container contains a pressurised gas housed between the walls of the device and the deformable bag.
  • the device described by ES1098105 U is suitable for obtaining a flow of liquid without any energy source.
  • the use of the device can produce contaminated liquids or water when the deformable bag breaks. If the deformable bag were to break, the water would fall due to gravity to the bottom of the device, remaining accumulated. The accumulated water will produce the proliferation of microorganisms. Upon refilling the device, the clean water will be contaminated by the accumulated water.
  • the device of ES1098105U does not enable the replacement of the deformable bag.
  • the problem that the present invention solves is obtaining a flow of liquid without supplying energy and preventing the contamination in the liquid.
  • the solution found by the inventors is the dispenser described in the claims.
  • the dispenser comprises a deformable bag that stores the pressurised liquid and a pressurised gas housed between the deformable bag and the wall of the dispenser. Furthermore, the dispenser is connected to a manometer that measures the pressure in the deformable bag.
  • the manometer prevents contamination in the tank, since a break in the deformable bag will produce a drop in pressure. The user will be able to replace the membrane and clean the dispenser.
  • the dispenser is a container with a threaded neck wherein the upper end of the deformable bag is trapped by the lid when the container is closed.
  • This configuration optimises the seal of the container since the deformable bag acts as an O-ring.
  • the invention described according to figure 1 comprises a portable dispenser made up of a sealed container (1) comprising:
  • the container can be manufactured from any material such as metal, fiberglass or plastic.
  • the dispenser can couple heating means, handles, covers and other means known by a person skilled in the art.
  • the dispenser is suitable, for example, for vehicles, small cars, trailers, campsites, boats, humanitarian aid, etc.
  • the dispenser is suitable for any liquid, especially for water.
  • FIG. 2 shows the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the container (1) has a threaded neck (6) that is closed with a lid (7).
  • the upper portion of the deformable bag (4) according to figure 3 , stays trapped by the lid (7) and the perimeter of the neck (6) acting as an O-ring.
  • the lid comprises 3 holes wherein the liquid outlet (8) is coupled with a diameter of 1 ⁇ 2 an inch, the liquid inlet (9) with a diameter of 1 ⁇ 2 an inch and the manometer (3) with a diameter of 1 ⁇ 4 an inch.
  • the container (1) is closed with the lid (7) and the deformable bag (4) acts as an O-ring.
  • an air pressure of 0.3 bar is introduced through the valve (2) into the volume created by the walls of the container (1) and the outside of the deformable bag (4).
  • a flow of liquid at a pressure of 3-4 bar is introduced through the liquid inlet.
  • the manometer will indicate this pressure on the inside of the deformable bag (4) which stores the liquid. The pressure will start to go down as the container empties.
  • the manometer (3) will detect a sudden drop in the pressure.
  • the deformable bag (4) can be easily replaced by opening the threaded lid (7).
  • the liquid outlets can be, for example, a flexible tube with shut-off valves to regulate the flow of the outlet.
  • the dispenser described enables a flow of liquid at 3-4 bar to be obtained without an external energy source 30. Thus, for a 20-litre container a constant flow is obtained for 7-10 minutes.
  • the dispenser described is also suitable for raising the liquid to a minimum height of 3 metres.
  • the vessel is manufactured in high-density polyethylene and it is manufactured by means of blow moulding.
  • the thickness of the walls is comprised between 6-8 millimetres.
  • the threaded lid (7) is manufactured by injection with high-density polyethylene.
  • the use of high-density polyethylene prevents the corrosion of the vessels and the deformation of the vessels by the pressure variations.

Abstract

A portable liquid dispenser comprises a container, inside which a deformable bag is arranged, in which the liquid is stored and which is provided with a valve (2) for introducing air between the walls of the container and the deformable bag. Also provided are holes in the upper part of the container for letting liquid into and/or out of the bag, a manometer being arranged in the container to control the pressure of the fluid inside the bag. The device can be used, for example, as a portable shower that supplies water under pressure.

Description

    Technical field of the invention
  • The present invention describes a portable dispenser suitable for generating a flow of pressurised liquid without needing to use any energy source.
    • Background of the invention
  • It is known that in order to generate a flow of liquid it is necessary to have a pressure difference between two points. The pressure difference is obtained by means of pumping groups that work with electric energy, but in places where there is no connection to the electrical grid the use of generators is necessary. Generators are difficult to transport and require the use of fuels.
  • It is also known that vessels for water must be sanitised, because bacteria and mould proliferate in the corners of the vessels, especially in damp environments.
  • Likewise, metal containers rust, depositing particles in the bottom of the container.
  • A person skilled in the art knows different means to achieve the seal in the vessels, such as for example threading, welding or screws.
  • The document closest to the invention is ES1098105 U which describes a device for accumulating pressurised fluid. The device comprises a sealed container with a deformable bag. The deformable bag contains a pressurised fluid and the container contains a pressurised gas housed between the walls of the device and the deformable bag.
  • The device described by ES1098105 U is suitable for obtaining a flow of liquid without any energy source. However, the use of the device can produce contaminated liquids or water when the deformable bag breaks. If the deformable bag were to break, the water would fall due to gravity to the bottom of the device, remaining accumulated. The accumulated water will produce the proliferation of microorganisms. Upon refilling the device, the clean water will be contaminated by the accumulated water.
  • The device of ES1098105U does not enable the replacement of the deformable bag.
    • Object of the invention
  • The problem that the present invention solves is obtaining a flow of liquid without supplying energy and preventing the contamination in the liquid.
  • The solution found by the inventors is the dispenser described in the claims. The dispenser comprises a deformable bag that stores the pressurised liquid and a pressurised gas housed between the deformable bag and the wall of the dispenser. Furthermore, the dispenser is connected to a manometer that measures the pressure in the deformable bag.
  • The manometer prevents contamination in the tank, since a break in the deformable bag will produce a drop in pressure. The user will be able to replace the membrane and clean the dispenser.
  • In a preferred manner, the dispenser is a container with a threaded neck wherein the upper end of the deformable bag is trapped by the lid when the container is closed. This configuration optimises the seal of the container since the deformable bag acts as an O-ring.
    • Brief description of the figures
    • Figure 1 illustrates the essential elements of the invention.
    • Figure 2 illustrates the preferred embodiment of the invention.
    • Figure 3 is a top-down view of the lid and the deformable bag.
    Description of the invention
  • The invention described according to figure 1 comprises a portable dispenser made up of a sealed container (1) comprising:
    • a deformable bag (4) wherein the liquid is stored,
    • a valve (2) for introducing air between the walls of the container and the deformable bag,
    • at least one hole (5) for liquid inlet and outlet.
    wherein the container has a manometer (3) arranged to measure the pressure inside the deformable bag. The invention comprises the dispenser described by ES1098105 U , but a manometer has been coupled. The manometer enables it to be known if the deformable bag has broken, due to the drop in pressure, preventing the contamination of the bottom by the accumulation of the liquid.
  • The container can be manufactured from any material such as metal, fiberglass or plastic.
  • Additionally, the dispenser can couple heating means, handles, covers and other means known by a person skilled in the art.
  • The dispenser is suitable, for example, for vehicles, small cars, trailers, campsites, boats, humanitarian aid, etc. The dispenser is suitable for any liquid, especially for water.
    • Preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 shows the preferred embodiment of the invention. The container (1) has a threaded neck (6) that is closed with a lid (7). The upper portion of the deformable bag (4), according to figure 3, stays trapped by the lid (7) and the perimeter of the neck (6) acting as an O-ring.
  • The lid comprises 3 holes wherein the liquid outlet (8) is coupled with a diameter of ½ an inch, the liquid inlet (9) with a diameter of ½ an inch and the manometer (3) with a diameter of ¼ an inch.
  • The container (1) is closed with the lid (7) and the deformable bag (4) acts as an O-ring. In the assembly line, an air pressure of 0.3 bar is introduced through the valve (2) into the volume created by the walls of the container (1) and the outside of the deformable bag (4). Subsequently, a flow of liquid at a pressure of 3-4 bar is introduced through the liquid inlet. When the vessel is full, the manometer will indicate this pressure on the inside of the deformable bag (4) which stores the liquid. The pressure will start to go down as the container empties.
  • If the deformable bag (4) breaks, the manometer (3) will detect a sudden drop in the pressure. The deformable bag (4) can be easily replaced by opening the threaded lid (7).
  • The liquid outlets can be, for example, a flexible tube with shut-off valves to regulate the flow of the outlet.
  • The dispenser described enables a flow of liquid at 3-4 bar to be obtained without an external energy source 30. Thus, for a 20-litre container a constant flow is obtained for 7-10 minutes. The dispenser described is also suitable for raising the liquid to a minimum height of 3 metres.
  • Preferably, the vessel is manufactured in high-density polyethylene and it is manufactured by means of blow moulding. The thickness of the walls is comprised between 6-8 millimetres.
  • The threaded lid (7) is manufactured by injection with high-density polyethylene. The use of high-density polyethylene prevents the corrosion of the vessels and the deformation of the vessels by the pressure variations.

Claims (4)

  1. A portable dispenser made up of a sealed container (1) comprising:
    - a deformable bag (4) in which the liquid is stored,
    - a valve (2) for introducing air between the walls of the container (1) and the deformable bag (4),
    - holes for the liquid inlet and outlet,
    characterised in that the container has a manometer (3) to measure the pressure inside the deformable bag (4).
  2. The dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that the dispenser has:
    - a threaded neck (6),
    - a lid (7),
    - the upper end of the deformable bag is trapped by the joint between the lid (4) and the perimeter of the threaded neck (6).
  3. The dispenser according to claim 2, characterised in that the lid has a hole for the liquid outlet (8), a hole for the liquid inlet (9) and a hole to connect the manometer (3).
  4. The dispenser according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the dispenser is manufactured in high-density polyethylene.
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