FR2717167A1 - Set consisting of elements for the temporary preservation of the integrity of liquids, the processes and devices for ingestion and dosing in a container allowing them to keep their original qualities. - Google Patents

Abstract

An assembly consisting of elements for temporarily maintaining the integrity of spring water, methods and devices for ingesting a liquid such as spring water and other esculent liquids with which containers are filled volumetrically in a controlled manner and in amounts such that the original properties of the liquid are retained. In one embodiment, the dispensing nozzle (14) of a supply unit (1) is inserted into a corresponding supply channel (17) connected to a sealed filling chamber (18) for filling a glass-like container (2), to open the supply unit (1) to be moved simultaneously by the inflowing liquid. Such methods are particularly useful in a spa. The method and device include a delivery unit consisting of a unit for selectively controlling an amount to be dispensed, a supply unit comprising a positive displacement pump (27) connected to a water spring (S) via a discharge channel leading to an ingestion unit enabling a predetermined amount of beverage to be consumed and liquids having their original properties to be transferred from one container to another. Such dispensing concepts are useful, e.g., for dispensing mineral water in spas.

Description

 We know that we have already proposed methods and ingestion devices, from a thermal glass and / or other type of container for consumable drinks, including filling by quantified distribution of a liquid> such as water. source, was provided in particular for the curist's glass. These processes and devices are liable to undergo certain improvements, for example, in the case where water is removed from the fountain or the tap in the open air then by being transported and contained in the glass of the spa visitor in direct contact with the ambient air undergoes a deterioration of its original qualities in particular because of phenomena of oxygenation, flocculation or precipitation.

 The object of the present invention is a set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid! such as spring water and other consumable liquids9 dosed and controlled in quantity and quality, for example, during the filling of the thermal glass of spa guests, both by the means of improvements provided for in this inventive concept and in our repositories mentioned below. -before. in particular with regard to the protection of the original qualities of spring water or other liquids capable of being absorbed.

 The invention also relates to an assembly consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion. , which allows in particular the implementation of this process and which is intended to be installed in spas.

 The invention is also applicable to the distribution of mineral water in spa establishments, which is currently carried out by means of fountains or taps which deliver the water to be absorbed in the open air, each spa being provided with elsewhere a glass allowing more or less precise measurement as well as the transport of a predetermined volume of water.

 Thus, the object of the present invention is to remedy these drawbacks3 by proposing a set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as that spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion, allowing the distribution and transport by a spa visitor of a predetermined volume of mineral water without it being altered leading to a reduction in its therapeutic properties.

To this end, the subject of the invention is a set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as source and other liquids consumable by ingestion, characterized in that it consists
- to introduce a dispensing tip of a debtor means into a corresponding supply channel which opens into a sealed filling chamber of a glass container
- to order the opening of the debtor medium
- to move simultaneously with the arrival of the liquid and under the action of this, a float capable of translating inside the glass container to form and fill the filling chamber by varying its useful volume, said float initially preferably resting freely on the bottom of the container or on the surface of a volume of liquid contained therein
- to separate the distribution nozzle and the feed channel this and
- Ingesting the liquid contained in the container via an ingestion conduit connected to the filling chamber while simultaneously re-displacing the float preferably resting freely on the surface of the transported liquid.

 Otherwise. ori simultaneously performs the introduction of the dispensing nozzle into the supply channel and the opening of the debtor means by means of the single actuating means.

 It will also be specified that simultaneously with filling the glass which is carried out for a predetermined time, the level of a water column hydraulically connected to the dispensing nozzle is controlled to ensure the distribution of a predetermined volume of liquid to inside the filling chamber.

 On the other hand, the supply to the filling chamber is controlled by actuating a timer which controls either an electromagnetic valve ensuring the opening or closing of the water column, or a relay electrically connected to a positive displacement pump which flows directly into the dispensing nozzle.

 Likewise, the subject of the invention is a set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids which can be consumed by ingestion and which comprises a debtor means capable of supplying a container with liquid and which is characterized in that said debtor means comprise a dispensing nozzle capable of being introduced in a sealed manner into a supply channel opening into a sealed filling chamber with variable volume of a glass container, the useful volume of this filling chamber being shaped and delimited, inter alia, by a float which is displaceable inside said glass container under the action of liquid dispensed therein and which preferably lies freely on the bottom of this container or on the surface of a volume of liquid contained therein, said container f glass ormant being provided with a liquid ingestion conduit into which opens said filling chamber.

 According to another characteristic, the station feed channel is provided inside the glass substantially over its entire height and in a coaxial manner with it, while it has one of its extracts, a flange coming from material and which forms a cover by embedding on the free end of the wall of the glass container, the float being moreover mounted free in translation between the feed channel and the glass wall.

 Furthermore, the ingestion conduit is, according to a first embodiment, integral with said glass by being permanently connected to the filling chamber, or according to a second embodiment, removable and shaped to be introduced into the channel feed.

 On the other hand, a set made up of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the vrouédeu and devices for ingestion of a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion, according to the invention comprises an actuating means mechanically connected, on the one hand to the dispensing end piece to move it axially and introduce it into said supply channel, and on the other hand to a contact electrically linked to a timer, this activating timer, either an electromagnetic valve provided on a water column at constant height of liquid and against by a regulation system, or a relay controlling a positive displacement pump hydraulically connected to the distribution nozzle.

 According to yet another characteristic, said regulation system is constituted either by a float which is provided in the water column and which rests freely on the surface of the liquid contained therein, this float being capable of actuating, during of its displacement, a contactor controlling the admission of the liquid into the water column, either by an overflow provided at a predetermined level of the water column into which a positive displacement pump or the pressurized liquid coming from permanently flows directly from a natural underground source.

 But other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear better in the detailed description which follows and referring to the appended drawings, given only by way of example, and in which.

- Figure 1 is a schematic view of an assembly consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion, and in which is shown in longitudinal section a first embodiment of a glass container; and
- Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a second embodiment of this container.

 A set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for swallowing a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids which can be consumed by ingestion, in accordance with invention and shown in FIGS. t and 2, comprises a debtor means 1 which allows the supply of liquid to a glass container 2.

 The debtor means 1 comprises an actuating means 3 constituted by a pivoting lever which is articulated on a frame or structure 4 intended to be fixed on a vertical wall or to be placed on the ground by means of support feet. not shown.

 The actuating means 3 comprises at a first end, an operating handle 5 while it is provided, at a second end disposed in the frame or structure 4, of a counterweight 6 or a return spring not repeat.

 Furthermore, it will be noted that the actuating means 3 is mechanically connected by means of a first connecting means 16a to a contact 7 electrically linked to a timer 8 capable of actuating, in a first embodiment, a electromagnetic valve 9 provided on a water column 10 at constant height of liquid, the level of which is controlled by a regulation system 11.

 On the other hand, the water column 10 discharges, via the electromagnetic valve 9, into a pipe 12 in the form of two flexible sections 12a and 12b connected together by means of a connector 13, by example attached to the frame or structure 4.

 The flexible section 12a of the pipe 12 is provided at its free end with a dispensing nozzle 14 housed in a guide element 15 of essentially tubular shape, fixed to the frame or structure 4 by means of a support 15a soda on that -this.

 The flexible section 12a of the pipe 12 is mechanically connected to the actuation means 3 via a second connecting element 16b.

 Thus, the dispensing end piece 14 can stretch displaced axially by the actuating means 3 and the connecting element 16 while being guided by the guide element 15, which allows the introduction of the dispensing end piece 14 in a supply channel 17 opening into a filling chamber 18 of the glass container 2.

 To this end, the dispensing nozzle 14 is provided at its free end with a substantially frustoconical part 14a cooperating in leaktight fashion with a corresponding flared opening 17a formed in the supply channel 17.

 Furthermore, during the introduction of the dispensing end piece 14 into the supply channel 17, the glass container 2 can be held by the patient or can rest on a support 4a secured to the frame or structure 4.

 The filling chamber 18 has a useful volume formed and delimits, on the one hand by a float 19 movable inside the glass container 2 under the action of the receipt of the debtor means 1 and on the other hand by a bottom 20 of substantially frustoconical shape and through an essentially tubular wall 21 of the glass container 2.

 Consequently, it will be noted that the filling chamber 18 is sealed and that it is characterized by a useful volume which is variable as a function of the position of the float 19 inside the glass container 2.

 Indeed, the float 19 has an end face 19a of essentially frustoconical shape which can rest on the bottom 20 of the glass or on the surface of the liquid contained in it, so that the liquid which is introduced inside the container forming glass 2 is in no way in contact with the ambient air.

 Likewise, the glass container 2 is provided, according to a first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, with an ingestion conduit 22 integral with it and which opens out permanently into the filling chamber 18.

 Referring to FIG. 2, it will be noted that according to a second embodiment, the glass container 2 comprises an ingestion means 23 constituted by a removable and conforming pipe for entering the feed channel preferably up to 'at the end of it.

 For this purpose, it will be specified here that the supply channel 17 is provided inside the glass container 2, substantially over its entire height and coaxially with it, and that it has at one of its ends provided with the flared part 17a of a flange 24 preferably coming from material and which forms a cover by fitting on the end of the wall 21 of the glass container 2.

 Thus, the float 19 is mounted free in translation between the supply channel 17 and the wall 21 of the glass container 2.

 The regulation system it consists, according to an exemplary embodiment, by a float 25 which is provided in the water column 10 and which rests freely on the surface of the liquid contained therein, this float 25 being moreover susceptible actuate during its downward movement a contactor 26 which controls the admission of the liquid into the water column when the liquid leaves a predetermined minimum level making it possible to ensure a constant flow rate in the pipe 12, and consequently in the filling chamber 18 via the dispensing nozzle 14.

 The contactor 26 can be electrically connected to. a volumetric pump for example 27, the exhaust port 27a of which communicates with the inlet port 10a of the water column 10, while the inlet port 27b communicates with a natural source, for example underground.

 Likewise, the contactor 26 can control a solenoid valve, not shown, provided on the inlet orifice 10a of the water column 10 if the mineral water to be ingested comes from and is supplied from a source under pressure sufficient.

 The contactor 26, which operates like the contact 7 and which can be of the same structure as the latter, is connected to the float 28 by means of a rod 25a.

 Thus, when the float 25 descends under the action of the liquid below a predetermined level, it actuates the contactor 26 which switches to its active position and which controls the actuation of the element with which it is electrically connected.

 Conversely, when the float 25 rises under the action of the liquid at said predeter mine position, it actuates the contactor 26 which switches to its rest position and stops the operation of the aforementioned element.

 Furthermore, it will be specified that in place of the float 25 and of the contactor 26 or in combination with these, the regulation system may be provided with an overflow 28 comprising a tap 28a and provided at the upper part of the water column 10 under the float 25 at a determined height making it possible to ensure at the outlet of this water column a constant pressure.

 Thus, when the tap 28a is open, the positive displacement pump 27 can flow into the water column 10 constantly, the liquid escaping from the overflow 28, while if the spa establishment had an inlet d mineral water discharging under sufficient pressure, the water column 10 could be supplied by being connected directly to this source.

 This arrangement allows a continuous circulation of the liquid in the water column 10 to ensure a conservation of the temperature of this liquid by increasing its flow speed and consequently by reducing its transfer time between the source and the glass container 2 Furthermore, this arrangement makes it possible to purge the debtor means 1! for example before it is put into service.

 It will also be specified that in another embodiment the timer 8 can be directly connected to the positive displacement pump 27, the water column 10 then no longer being used.

 The ingestion device according to the invention which has just been described allows the implementation of a set of elements for temporary preservation of the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingestion of '' a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion, which consists first of all in introducing, by maneuvering the actuating means 3 downwards, the dispensing nozzle 14 of the debtor means 1 into the corresponding supply channel 17 which opens into the tight filling chamber 18 of the glass container 2, then to command the opening of the debtor means 1, preferably simultaneously with the introduction of the dispensing nozzle 14, and this via the actuating means 3.

 Then, simultaneously with the arrival of the liquid and under the action of the latter, the float 19 which translates inside the glass container 2 to form and delimit the filling chamber 18 by varying its volume useful, the float 19 preferably initially resting freely on the bottom 20 of the glass container 2 or on the surface of a volume of liquid initially contained therein.

 Subsequently, the dispensing end piece 14 and the supply channel 17 are separated, then taking possession of the glass container 2 the liquid contained therein is ingested via the ingestion conduit 22 or 23 which opens into the filling chamber 18 while simultaneously replacing the float 19 which rests freely on the surface of the transported liquid.

 It will be specified here that when the glass container 2 according to the second embodiment is used and before ingestion of the liquid contained therein, the ingestion conduit 23 is introduced into the supply channel 17.

 Similarly and simultaneously with filling the glass which is carried out for a predetermined time, the level of the water column 10 which is hydraulically connected to the nozzle 14 is controlled to ensure the distribution of a volume of the predetermined liquid a inside the filling chamber 18.

 In addition, the supply of the filling chamber 18 is controlled by the timer 8 which is connected either to the electromagnetic valve 9 which controls the opening or closing of the water column 10, or to the positive displacement pump 27 by means of a relay 27c electrically connected thereto, this positive displacement pump 27 delivering directly into the dispensing end piece 14.

 Furthermore, it will be observed, with reference to FIG. 2, that the end of the ingestion conduit 23 which is introduced into the supply channel 17, in order to be able to rest at the bottom 20 of the glass container 2, can include a notch 23a allowing the passage of the liquid in the filling chamber 18.

 The float 19 may include on its outer periphery longitudinal grooves 19c allowing the evacuation of the air bubbles expelled during the supply of liquid to the filling chamber 18.

 It will be specified here that the respective internal diameters of the dispensing nozzle 14, of the supply channel 17> and of the intake duct 22, 23 are not greater than 5mm. Thus, and thanks to the phenomena of surface tensions, it occurs inside these organs as in the upper part of the longitudinal grooves 19c, a natural seal due to the liquid which prevents the penetration of the air molecules into it.

 On the other hand, the float 19 is preferably provided with an annular recess 19b allowing its lightening, the cover 24 being provided with one or more orifices 24a which allow the exhaust or the introduction of air between the cover 24 and the float 19.

 All the constituent elements of the glass container 2 can be made of a plastic of the food plastic type, for example, by a thermoplastic injection process.

 It will therefore be observed that the assembly constitutes elements for temporary preservation of the integrity of the spring water, the methods and devices for ingestion of a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids consumable by ingestion. , according to the invention allows a flow and a transport of a liquid protected from the ambient air via, inter alia, the float 19 which gives the glass container an adequate seal and / or the roller 25 provided in the water column 10.

 Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated and which have been given only by way of example.

 On the contrary, the invention includes all the technical equivalents of the means thus described as well as their combinations if these are carried out according to the spirit.

Claims (9)

 1. The invention and or the inventive concepts characterized by the fact that, in accordance with these, at least one set consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the procedures and devices for ingestion of a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids which can be consumed by ingestion, the volume dosage of which in a container is controlled and quantified in order to safeguard the original qualities, and in that they consist  - Introducing a dispensing nozzle (14) of a debtor means (1) into a corresponding supply channel (17) which opens into a sealed filling chamber (18) of a glass container (2);  - to order the opening of the debtor means (1);  - to move simultaneously with the arrival of the liquid and under the action of the latter, a float (19) capable of translating inside the glass container (2) to constitute and delimit the chamber (18) of filling by varying its useful volume, said float (19) initially preferably resting freely on the bottom (20) of the glass container (2) or on the surface of a column of liquid initially contained in it  - to separate the dispensing nozzle (14) and the supply channel (17); and  - ingesting the liquid contained in the glass container (2) via an ingestion conduit (22, 23) connected to the filling chamber (18) while simultaneously moving the float (19) resting on preferably freely on the surface of the transported liquid.  2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other consumable liquids. by ingestion, characterized in that the introduction of the distribution conduit (14) into the supply channel (17) and the opening of the debtor means (1) are simultaneously carried out by means of single actuation (3).  3. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and the like. liquids consumable by ingestion, characterized in that, simultaneously with the filling of the glass container (2) which is carried out for a predetermined time, the level of a water column (10) hydraulically connected to the nozzle is controlled dispenser (14) for dispensing a predetermined volume of liquid inside the filling chamber (18).  4. Assembly, according to one of claims 1 to 3 consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of the spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as source and other liquids consumable by ingestion, characterized in that the supply to the filling chamber is controlled by actuating a timer (8) which controls either an electromagnetic valve (s) ensuring the opening or closing of the column water (10), or a relay electrically linked to a positive displacement pump (27) which flows directly into the dispensing nozzle (14).  5. Assembly, according to one of the preceding claims, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids which can be consumed by ingestion, and of the type comprising a supply means (1) capable of supplying a container with liquid, characterized in that said supply means (1) comprises a dispensing nozzle (14) capable of being introduced so sealed in a supply channel (17) leading into a filling chamber (18) of a glass container (2), the useful volume of this filling chamber (18) being shaped and delimited, inter alia, by a float (19) which is movable inside said glass container (2) under the action of the liquid delivered therein and which preferably rests freely on the bottom of the glass container (2) or on the surface of a volume of cont liquid enu therein, said glass container being provided with an ingestion conduit (22, 23) into which opens said filling chamber (18).  6. The assembly as claimed in claim 5, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other consumable liquids. by ingestion, characterized in that the supply channel (17) is provided inside the glass container (2) substantially over its entire height and coaxially therewith, while it has one of its ends a flange (24) coming from material and which forms a cover by fitting on the end of the wall (21) of the glass container, the float (19) being mounted free in translation between the supply channel (17) and the wall (21) of the glass container (2).  7. The assembly of claim 5 or 6, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the procedures and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and others. liquids consumable by ingestion, characterized in that the ingestion conduit is either integral with said glass container (2) being permanently connected to its filling chamber (18), or removable and shaped to be introduced into the supply channel (17).  8. Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, consisting of elements for temporarily preserving the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as source and other liquids consumable by ingestion, characterized in that it comprises an actuating means (3) mechanically connected, on the one hand to the dispensing nozzle (14) to move it axially and introduce it into said channel supply (17), and on the other hand to a contact (7) electrically linked to a timer (8), the timer (8) actuating either an electromagnetic valve (9) provided on a water column (10) of height liquid constant controlled by a regulation system (11), ie a relay controlling a volumetric pump (G7.) hydraulically controlled at the distribution nozzle (14).  9. Together. according to claim 8, constitutes a temporary preservation food for the integrity of spring water, the methods and devices for ingesting a liquid, such as spring water and other liquids which can be consumed by ingestion, characterized in that said regulating system (11) is constituted, either by a float (25) which is provided in the water column (10) and which rests freely on the free surface of the liquid contained therein, this float (25) being capable of actuating during its movement a contactor (26) controlling the admission of the liquid into the water column (10), either by an overflow (28) provided at a predetermined level of the column of water (10) into which a pump (27), for example a volumetric pump, or the pressurized liquid originating directly from a natural source, for example underground, flows continuously.