FR2917729A1 - KIT FOR DRILLING BEER - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer-type liquid replacement drum characterized in that it comprises for each replacement drum: first control means ( 8-1) mechanically driving the means for unlocking the security system (4) of the barrel, then second control means (8-2) mechanically driving the piercing means (3) of the barrel, and then the third means ( 8-3) mechanically driving the opening means of the circuit (5) delivering the beer type liquid; - support means secured to the upper part of the barrel on which said first (8-1), said second ( 8-2) and said third means (8-3) .Application to the supply of beer by pressurized drum, in particular for professional beverage drinkers

Description

The invention relates to a kit for piercing beer barrels and all

  liquid product for dispensing drinks and automatic flushing of pipes.

  It is an object of this invention to facilitate the technical handling of drums used by beverage vendors supplied by breweries and / or manufacturers of any liquid and gaseous product.

  These products are transported in drums with a capacity of 30 to 50 liters (see more). Nowadays, drinkers are brought, for consumption, to pierce these barrels using an installation composed of valves, piping and chillers to serve a product in the best conditions of quality and freshness.

  Currently, whenever the barrel is empty of its contents, the debitant must go down to the cellar or in an appropriate room where his stock is stored to perform a new manipulation namely a technical transfer (among other things the barrel head) from the empty drum to a new drum.

  The invention overcomes these constraints synonymous with time loss and also loss of products following the reboot of new drums. Beverage retailer 20 would now have a control panel located near the bar to remotely drill, automatically and in parallel, the new barrels and respond instantly to consumer demand. This results in a significant time saving compared to the current manipulation.

  The advantage of this invention is that it adapts to existing percussion techniques of drums and does not require any modification thereof (more particularly the drum head). There are already devices, little used, drum percussion quite complex and unreliable.

  The other advantage of the invention is the automatic flushing of the piping. At least one solenoid valve system is used to clean the piping before commissioning the new drum.

  Currently this operation is done manually. Regular cleaning of the circuit can be carried out at any time thanks to the cleaning kit provided in the installation. This invention, in its entirety, facilitates and secures the management of the stock. The parts used are to the standards required for this type of products. 40 Drilling of drums remotely is done using a pneumatic or electrical panel according to the choice of cylinders placed next to the draw pumps.

  The bung of the barrel is the protruding end of the barrel with a notched opening allowing to fix the barrel head which comprises the safety device, the arrival tap 45 of beer and the percussion handle.

  The invention relates to a remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer-type liquid replacement drum characterized in that it comprises for each replacement barrel: - first control means (8-1) mechanically driving the unlocking means of the security system (4) of the barrel; - Second control means (8-2) mechanically driving the means (3) for drilling the drum; - Third and third means (8-3) mechanically driving the opening means of the circuit (5) delivering the beer-type liquid; - Support means secured to the upper part of the barrel on which are secured said first (8-1), said second (8-2) and said third means (8-3). According to particular embodiments:

  - The support means comprise a set of two half-rings (1) 15 secured in particular by screw (la), enclosing the bung of the barrel (2) horizontally which maintains a plate (18) extending vertically, in particular inverted U , where are respectively secured said first (8-1), said second (8-2) and said third means (8-3) in the vicinity respectively of the bodies of the shaft to be driven mechanically. Said first, said second and said third means are pneumatic cylinders.

  the pneumatic control feed of the cylinders originates from the carbon dioxide source (12) for the barrels, in particular beer barrels.

  the pneumatic control supply of the cylinders originates from a fluid compressor.

  The device comprises a unit (19) for washing and rinsing the circuits with a water-type fluid comprising at least one solenoid valve, operating periodically and / or before putting into service of a new auxiliary drum.

  - The device comprises a remote control unit wired or not with replacement drum change control means.

  - The device comprises a remote control unit (25,23,24,21) wired or not with replacement drum change control means with means for detecting the empty state of the activated drum.

  the device comprises a remote control unit (25,23,24,21) wired or not with means for inhibiting the control of the change of drum if the means for detecting the empty state of the activated drum have not detected the empty state of the activated drum.

  the device comprises a distribution circuit with a main drum associated with a source of carbon dioxide connected in parallel with complementary auxiliary drums managed by said remote control device for drilling and feeding according to any one of the preceding claims. 10 40 45 50 Hereinafter describes the concept of the invention which does not require any modification with respect to existing equipment. FIG. 1 shows a two-part machined stainless steel ring on which two BTR screws allow clamping of the flange. [Ref: 1 a]

  FIG. 2 shows the bung of the beer barrel [Ref: 2] on which the stainless steel half-rings are fixed horizontally [Ref: 1]

  FIGURE 3 shows the stainless steel ring [Ref: 1] tightened on the bung [Ref: 2] by means of the screws [ref: la] 20 FIGURE 4 represents a percussion pump [Ref: 6] represents the arrival of the beer towards the pumps. [Ref: 5] represents a button that allows the opening of the arrival of the beer. [Ref: 7] represents the arrival of CO2 gas 25 [Ref: 3] represents a handle that allows to pierce the beer was. [Ref: 4] represents a safety handle. When this handle is activated by pushing upwards, it activates the handle [Ref: 3]

  FIGURE 5 shows a barrel of beer seen from above. FIG Whereof the FIG4 percussion pump is attached to the drum.

  FIGURE 6 represents an exploded view Ref barrel: FIG4 fixed on the same barrel representing the percussion pump. Ref: 5] beer opening valve 35 [Ref: 6] beer delivery duct to the beer pump. [Ref: 4] safety handle. After engagement, it allows the drilling of the barrel by pushing the handle [Ref: 3]

  FIGURE 7 shows a view of the pneumatic cylinder FIGURE 8 is a view of a beer pump. Standard, the concept fits on all models of pumps.

  FIGURE 9 shows a barrel installation at the beer pump. 45 On the Ref barrel is fixed the ring [ref: 2]. The FIG 4 percussion pump is fixed on the barrel A cylinder [Ref: 8] comes crashing into the safety handle [Ref: 4] A cylinder [Ref: 8] pushes the handle [Ref: 3] allows to hit the 50 barrel. 40 A cylinder [Ref: 8] pushes the button [Ref: 5] which allows the arrival of the beer towards the drawing pump FIG 8 The [Ref: 7] makes it possible to connect the bottle of CO2 gas [Ref: 12] equipped with a manometer [Ref: 13 - Ref: 17] [Ref: 6] is connected to the pump [Ref: 9] arrival of the beer.

  FIG. 10 represents a stainless steel plate cut, folded and pierced to receive all the pneumatic cylinders.

  FIGURE 10.A shows a drum where the percussion pump [Ref: 4] and the stainless steel plate [Ref: 18] are attached. FIGURE 11 shows a pneumatic diagram connected to the actuators controlled by buttons.

  FIGURE 12 represents a general schematic of the installation. This installation represents beer barrels, two of which are equipped with the remote percussion system. The chronology to hit the barrel of beer is as follows: Actuation of the button [Ref: 23] The cylinder [Ref: 8/1] raises the safety handle [Ref: 4] The cylinder [Ref: 8/2] pushes the button [Ref: 3] which pierces the barrel of beer The cylinder [Ref: 8/3] pushes the button [Ref: 5] which allows the arrival of the beer to the pump of flow. An electro-valve [Ref: 19] is connected to the beer circuit [Ref: 26]. This same circuit 25 is equipped with non-return valves [Ref: 22] connected to the water supply after pressing the [Ref: 21] button. The valve is placed in the open position thus allowing the water to rinse the beer network circuit. When a drum is empty, the check valves prevent any contact with the next drum. Once the rinse is complete, the [Ref: 24] button after actuation will drill the next drum. On the solenoid valve [Ref: 19] can be set a monthly cleaning kit connected to the control panel [Ref: 25] The quantity of drums is unlimited in parallel connection. The circuit [Ref: 27] is connected to the three percussion pumps [Ref: 4] either directly on the CO2 cylinder or on a compressor.

  This invention has already been the subject of real tests and the results are positive namely a speed and ease of execution.

40 Save time and money. The parts used are made of stainless steel or ABS plastic to the technical and sanitary standards required for this type of products.

Claims (10)

  1) Remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer-type liquid replacement drum characterized in that it comprises for each replacement drum: first control means (8); 1) mechanically driving the means for unlocking the security system (4) of the drum; - Second control means (8-2) mechanically driving the means (3) for drilling the drum; - Third and third means (8-3) mechanically driving the opening means of the circuit (5) delivering the beer-type liquid; - Support means secured to the upper part of the barrel on which are secured said first (8-1), said second (8-2) 15 and said third means (8-3).   2) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one was complementary beer type liquid characterized in that the support means comprise a set of two half-rings (1) secured 20 including screws (la), enclosing the bung of the shaft (2) horizontally which maintains a plate (18) extending vertically, in particular U inverted, where are respectively secured said first (8-1), said second (8-2) and said third means (8-3) in the vicinity respectively of the bodies of the shaft to be driven mechanically. 25   3) Remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer type liquid according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that said first, said second and said third means are pneumatic cylinders.   4) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer type liquid according to claim 3 characterized in that the pneumatic control supply cylinders comes from the carbon dioxide source (12). ) for casks including beer.   5) A remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer type liquid according to claim 3 characterized in that the pneumatic control supply cylinders comes from a fluid compressor. 40   6) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer liquid type according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a unit (19) washing and rinsing circuits by a water-type fluid comprising at least one solenoid valve, operating periodically and / or before commissioning a new auxiliary drum. 30 35 50   7) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer liquid type according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a remote control unit wired or not with replacement drum change control means.   8) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer type liquid according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises a unit (25,23,24,21 ) remote control wired or not with replacement drum change control means with means for detecting the empty state of the activated drum.   9) remote control device for drilling and feeding at least one beer type liquid according to claim 8 characterized in that it comprises a control unit (25,23,24,21) to wired distance or not with means for inhibiting the control of change of drum if the means for detecting the empty state of the activated drum have not detected the empty state of the activated drum.   10) beer type liquid distribution system characterized in that it comprises a distribution circuit with a main drum associated with a carbon dioxide source connected in parallel with additional auxiliary drums managed by said remote control device for drilling and feeding according to any one of the preceding claims.