EP4246031A1 - Dispositif de guidage pour connecter une cartouche de fluide - Google Patents

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EP4246031A1
EP4246031A1 EP23161560.0A EP23161560A EP4246031A1 EP 4246031 A1 EP4246031 A1 EP 4246031A1 EP 23161560 A EP23161560 A EP 23161560A EP 4246031 A1 EP4246031 A1 EP 4246031A1
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Stefan Keller
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/08Mounting arrangements for vessels
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/04Arrangement or mounting of valves
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2201/00Vessel construction, in particular geometry, arrangement or size
    • F17C2201/05Size
    • F17C2201/058Size portable (<30 l)
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2203/00Vessel construction, in particular walls or details thereof
    • F17C2203/06Materials for walls or layers thereof; Properties or structures of walls or their materials
    • F17C2203/0602Wall structures; Special features thereof
    • F17C2203/0612Wall structures
    • F17C2203/0614Single wall
    • F17C2203/0617Single wall with one layer
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/01Mounting arrangements
    • F17C2205/0103Exterior arrangements
    • F17C2205/0107Frames
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/037Quick connecting means, e.g. couplings
    • F17C2205/0373Adapters
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2221/00Handled fluid, in particular type of fluid
    • F17C2221/01Pure fluids
    • F17C2221/013Carbone dioxide
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/01Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the phase
    • F17C2223/0107Single phase
    • F17C2223/0123Single phase gaseous, e.g. CNG, GNC
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/01Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the phase
    • F17C2223/0146Two-phase
    • F17C2223/0153Liquefied gas, e.g. LPG, GPL
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/03Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the pressure level
    • F17C2223/033Small pressure, e.g. for liquefied gas
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2223/00Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel
    • F17C2223/03Handled fluid before transfer, i.e. state of fluid when stored in the vessel or before transfer from the vessel characterised by the pressure level
    • F17C2223/035High pressure (>10 bar)
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2270/00Applications
    • F17C2270/07Applications for household use
    • F17C2270/0736Capsules, e.g. CO2

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  • the invention relates to a guide device for connecting a fluid cartridge, in particular a CO 2 compressed gas bottle, in particular for sanitary applications, comprising an upper region for fixing the guide device to a connection of a fluid line and a lower region for inserting the fluid cartridge into the guide device in an insertion direction at least partially surrounds the fluid cartridge.
  • CO 2 cartridges are used, for example, in the kitchen sector to carbonate water to produce "sparkling water". To do this, they are connected to a corresponding line for a carbonization device in a base cabinet. These can then be dispensed by a user using an appropriate sanitary fitting.
  • the CO 2 cartridge usually contains liquid CO 2 , so it must be arranged upright.
  • the cartridge is screwed from below into a receptacle located higher up, hanging freely and without visual contact.
  • a funnel-shaped insertion aid supports the user when inserting the cartridge.
  • the CO 2 cartridge has a so-called rupture disk, which is arranged on the side of the CO 2 cartridge, which requires a larger diameter of the funnel-shaped insertion aid than is actually necessary. In this respect, inserting and fixing the CO 2 cartridge is made considerably more difficult.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a guide device for connecting a fluid cartridge, which claims an improved user experience when inserting and fixing the CO 2 cartridge and at the same time enables a more reliable and faster insertion and fixing of the same,
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide an alternative guide device for connecting a fluid cartridge.
  • the present invention solves the above-mentioned tasks in a guide device for connecting a fluid cartridge, in particular a CO 2 compressed gas bottle, in particular for sanitary applications, comprising an upper region for fixing the guide device to a connection of a fluid line and a lower region for inserting the fluid cartridge into the Guide device in an insertion direction, which at least partially surrounds the fluid cartridge, in that at least one guide element extending radially inwards is arranged in at least one of the two areas, in particular at least in the lower area.
  • One of the advantages achieved in this way is that the overall user experience is improved, since the fluid cartridge can be connected to the respective line more easily and quickly using the guide device, even without visual contact with the respective connection area.
  • fluid is to be understood in the broadest sense and, particularly in the claims, preferably in the description, refers to a liquid, a liquid mixture, a gas, a gas mixture or combinations thereof.
  • carrier is to be understood in the broadest sense and refers, in particular in the claims, preferably in the description, to any type of container for holding one or more fluids, which is in particular arranged to be interchangeable.
  • sanitary is to be understood in the broadest sense and refers, particularly in the claims, preferably in the description, generally to the kitchen area, the bathroom or laundry room area and the heating area.
  • the lower region is funnel-shaped.
  • the advantage of this is that the cartridge is not inserted vertically, but also slightly inclined relative to the axis of the funnel Funnel is made possible, which overall improves the insertability of the fluid cartridge.
  • the guide elements are arranged symmetrically to one another in the lower region. The advantage of this is that the fluid cartridge is guided evenly when inserted into the guide device.
  • At least one recess is arranged in the lower region.
  • the guide device is easy to manufacture, since undercuts, for example, can be avoided by means of the recess.
  • the at least one recess extends from the at least one guide element in the direction of the upper region, in particular the recess is L-shaped.
  • the number of recesses and the number of guide elements are the same. This ensures that no undercuts are necessary for the guide elements. Overall, this improves the manufacturability.
  • the at least one guide element is essentially L-shaped in cross section.
  • the advantage of this is that, on the one hand, it simply has a radially inwardly projecting Area can be produced, on the other hand has an area that is essentially oriented in the insertion direction, so that a guide can be provided along the insertion direction.
  • the at least one guide element has a bevel which extends inwards in the radial direction and counter to the insertion direction.
  • the lower region is at least partially cylindrical in shape. This allows installation space to be saved in the area of the cylindrical shape.
  • Figure 1 shows a guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention in cross section
  • Figure 2 the guide device according to Figure 1 the present invention in cross section
  • Figure 3 the guide device according to Figure 1 and 2 the present invention in an overview representation.
  • the guide device 1 is hollow cylindrical in its upper region 2 and has a fixing device 20 in its upper region 2, which here is connected to an outer circumference of a cylindrical connection device for a CO 2 liquid gas bottle by means of L-shaped hooks 21, which are distributed circumferentially can be clipped in.
  • the fixing device 20 also has an internal thread with a smaller diameter, which extends through the upper region 2 of the fixing device 20 Figure 1 extends downward into a lower region 3 of the guide device 1.
  • the lower region 3 essentially has three subregions 31, 32, 33 from top to bottom.
  • the first subregion 31 is cylindrical and has a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the upper region 2.
  • the second subregion 32 has an S-shape in cross section with a continuously increasing diameter.
  • the third sub-region 33 adjoins the second sub-region 32 and has a hollow cylindrical shape 10 with a constant diameter.
  • the two sub-regions 31, 32 essentially form the shape of a bell or a funnel 6.
  • Guide elements 5 that project radially inwards are now arranged in the first subregion 31. These are essentially arranged in the insertion direction 4 and are rounded off at the sides. In other words, these are essentially L-shaped in cross section, with the longer leg obliquely radially inwards and in the direction the insertion direction 4 is formed. Each guide element 5 thus has a total of essentially a quarter sphere, which is open radially outwards - radial direction 9 - as well as on the side of the guide element 5 adjacent to the upper region 2.
  • the top of the respective guide element 5 points opposite to the insertion direction 4 and radially inwards a bevel 8, so that a radial projection of a fluid cartridge does not rest on the guide elements 5 when it is removed, i.e. when the fluid cartridge is guided against the insertion direction 4, but can slide along the bevel 8.
  • recesses 7 extend with the same width towards the upper region 2. These are not only arranged in the first subregion 31 of the second region 3, but also extend horizontally to the lower edge of the upper area 2.
  • the guide device 1 can be made entirely or at least partially from, in particular, reinforced plastic and/or metal.
  • the guide elements 5 are distributed symmetrically along the inner circumference of the lower region 3 at the same height along the axis of symmetry of the guide device 1.

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EP23161560.0A 2022-03-17 2023-03-13 Dispositif de guidage pour connecter une cartouche de fluide Pending EP4246031A1 (fr)

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EP3686153A1 (fr) * 2019-01-28 2020-07-29 Grohe AG Dispositif de raccordement pour une bouteille de gaz ainsi que procédé de raccordement d'une bouteille de gaz à une conduite de raccordement à l'aide d'un dispositif de raccordement

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GB2444924A (en) * 2006-12-22 2008-06-25 Michael David Gormley Re-carbonating closure device
WO2019183456A1 (fr) * 2018-03-22 2019-09-26 Bedford Systems Llc Système de distribution de gaz pour une machine de boisson
EP3614036A1 (fr) * 2018-08-24 2020-02-26 Franke Technology and Trademark Ltd Dispositif de raccordement pour un récipient de pression gazeuse
EP3686153A1 (fr) * 2019-01-28 2020-07-29 Grohe AG Dispositif de raccordement pour une bouteille de gaz ainsi que procédé de raccordement d'une bouteille de gaz à une conduite de raccordement à l'aide d'un dispositif de raccordement

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