MXPA00002248A - Assembly for storing and dispensing beer and other carbonated beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

Assembly of a tapping device and a container for fluid, in particular beer or soft drink, to be dispensed via the tapping device, dispensing means being provided for the fluid, a pressure chamber being provided in the tapping device, in which pressure chamber, during use, the container extends at least partially, pressure means being provided for feeding a pressure medium into the pressure chamber for pressing, via the dispensing means, the fluid from the container without the pressure medium contacting the fluid, the pressure space during use being at least partially defined and closed to the environment by a closing part of the container, at a distance from the dispensing opening of the container, and the dispensing opening of the container being located outside the pressure chamber.

Description

ASSEMBLY FOR STORING AND DISTRIBUTING BEER AND OTHER CARBONATED BEVERAGES DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention is concerned with an assembly or assembly according to the preamble of claim 1. Such assembly is known from the European patent application 0 377 195. This assembly or Known assembly comprises a pressure vessel and a container that can be accommodated therein and that can be compressed by feeding under pressure, a pressure medium such as air or water to the pressure vessel. By means of a threaded connection screw closure, the container is attached to a distribution line accommodated in a cover part of the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel consists of a lower part or a part of the box-shaped bottom and the aforementioned cover part, which is separable from the bottom part. When this assembly or assembly is used, the container is screwed to the separate cover part and subsequently slid to the bottom part, after which the cover part is fixed on the bottom part. As a result, a closed pressure chamber is created around the entire container. Provided in the distribution line is a key or tap through which the distribution line can be opened and REF .: 32931 closed. When the tap or tap is opened, the beverage can be forced out of the container through the distribution channel and into the environment, by pressure from the container. This known assembly or assembly readily allows the beverage to be discharged from a compressible container. A disadvantage of this known assembly is that pressure can accumulate in the pressure vessel while no container has been placed in the pressure vessel. From the energy point of view and in terms of security, this is undesirable. In addition, before being placed in the pressure vessel, the container must first be screwed to the loose cover part, while in addition, the container must first be opened. Only then can the container be inserted into the pressure vessel and the pressure chamber be closed. This means that during the placement of the container in the pressure vessel, the beverage could already flow into the environment. In addition, the cover part must be completely separated from the bottom or part of the bottom. This means that particular construction measures must be taken to have the capacity to withstand the pressure required to compress the container. A further disadvantage of this known assembly or assembly is that the container in the pressure vessel is retained adjacent to the neck only, which results in a relatively unstable positioning of the bottle. It is an object of the invention to provide an assembly of the type summarized in the preamble of the main claim, in which the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided insofar as the advantages thereof are maintained. For that purpose, a assembly or assembly according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of the characterizing part of claim 1. Due to the pressure space, during use, it is at least partially determined and closed from the environment on the one hand of closure that is going to be placed together with the container, the advantage is obtained in that the pressure can be accumulated in the pressure vessel only when the container has been positioned. the proper way. After all, the pressure medium fed to the distributor device could otherwise direct the flow far away from it again. This means that if the device is turned on unintentionally, the absence of a container will quickly be observed, while, in addition, the risk of opening a pressurized device without a container, which could cause danger to the user, is eliminated. And precisely when a container is absent, a user will be inclined to manipulate the assembly less carefully. As a result, a assembly or assembly according to the invention is considerably safer than the known assembly. Because the closure part is arranged at a distance from the dispensing opening of the container, the closing pressure is provided over a relatively large surface area, such that an appropriate seal can be obtained, while the seal can be sealed. absorb relatively large tolerances. Since the dispensing opening is located outside the pressure vessel, the pressure medium in the pressure chamber is easily prevented from coming into contact with the beverage to be dispensed. Thus, the quality of the drink is maintained throughout the duration of its use. An additional advantage of a assembly or assembly according to the invention is that the container can first be placed in the lower part, after which the covering part can be closed on the container, while the container, at least the distribution opening, only needs to be opened if desired, after its placement in the device. Certainly, the distribution opening of the container is still accessible after the placement of the container in the pressure vessel and the formation of the pressure chamber. This means that the container, during the placement of the same in the pressure vessel, can remain closed, if this is desired. This easily prevents the beverage from flowing out unintentionally. In an advantageous embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to "the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 2. The collar-shaped closure portion extending around the container at a distance from the filling opening and / or The distribution has the advantage that the positioning of the container in the pressure vessel is further simplified, after all, the part of the container which, in use, extends into the pressure chamber can easily pass through an opening of the container. insertion, while the collar-shaped part can strike, in at least one direction, closure means cooperate therewith, so that the container can have an external substantially cylindrical wall, which is advantageous from one point of view of production and aesthetics Thus, an appropriate seal can be made in a simple way, in cooperation with at least a portion of the longitudinal edge In addition, a correct positioning of the container in the pressure vessel is obtained directly by this. In a further advantageous embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 6.

In this embodiment, a substantially non-deformable container, in which a storage compartment for the beverage is included, can be used. A deformable part separates the storage compartment from the pressure chamber. Particularly to the outside of the tap or tap device, such a container offers the advantage that the storage compartment is well protected, while in use, it can nevertheless be emptied in a simple manner by the pressing means. Such a container is particularly suitable as a container for drinks for repeated use. In a further preferred embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 11. In this embodiment, the container is compressible by means of the pressure medium which is fed, under pressure, to the pressure chamber . The adjustment part or fitting, which, under the influence of the pressure of the pressure medium, is at least sufficiently deformable, provides a permanent closure of the pressure chamber. This means that the container can be easily compressed, preferably completely. Such a container is eminently suitable as a disposable container. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the container can be completely compressed in the adjustment part. In that case, the container is preferably made of plastic, in particular a polymer, preferably a thermoplastic polymer, in such a way that it is thin-walled and self-supporting. In particular, PET or in a preferred embodiment, PEN are suitable plastics for use for a beverage container according to the invention, in particular since these plastics are processable appropriately, for example by injection molding and blow molding. In different applications, in particular when a low oxygen permeability and C02 is desirable, a PET / PEN laminate or combination is particularly suitable. Such a plastic container can be relatively easily deformed and offers appropriate protection to the beverage before and during use. In this regard, in particular a relatively large container made of PEN provides an appropriate barrier to the passage of oxygen, which is of particular importance especially when a container is used to store beer. In a further elaboration a assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 14. The tubular dispensing means, which are attached relatively fixed to the container, offer the advantage that during use, the beverage at being distributed from the container does not come into contact with the fixed parts of the intake device. The tubular dispensing means are also supplied as removed again in conjunction with the container. This produces a hygienic use of such particularly simple assembly. In addition, this considerably reduces the possibility of contact between the user and the drink in the container to be distributed. During use the intake device remains clean, so that complex, expensive and environmentally polluting clea operations are not required before a renewed use of the intake device. In a further elaboration, a assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 15. The hose distribution means at least partially flexible, offer the advantage that to close the channel distribution, can be closed by pressure easily. For that purpose, pressure means for example can be provided in the intake device, such pressure means together with the distribution means, form a wrench or hose tap. In a preferred embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 17. Such coupling means offer the advantage that the free end of the distribution means can easily be coupled and moved to a position to the outside of the distributor device, for example for its insertion into a hose tap or tap. Furthermore, these coupling means can, during the use of the pick-up device, be visible from the outside thereof and, for example, be used to indicate the contents of the container. Thus, the content of the container is directly clear to the user. When the distribution means are fixedly attached to the container, it is ensured that the indication in the coupling means corresponds to the contents of the container. Furthermore, in this way, the coupling means can carry out an advertising or propaganda function, for example, brand, date, logo and the like. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 18. The perforable tamper-evident seal means offers the advantage that the container remains closed before and during its placement in the device of intake, as a result of which the content of the container is guaranteed against manipulation or reduction of quality. In this way, the tamper-evident means for example prevent the contents of the container from coming into contact with the environment before the use of the pick-up device.

An additional advantage of such means is that the container can thus be filled aseptically, which renders the pasteurization of the beverage in the container superfluous. In particular for containers having a relatively large content this is particularly advantageous. In a particularly advantageous manner, the perforation of these inviolable seal means is effected by the use of an assembly or assembly according to claim 21. In such an embodiment, when the pressure builds up in the pressure chamber, the container is moved axially in the direction of the closing means, the perforating means are forced through the tamper-evident seal means. This creates a free communication between the inside of the container and the means of distribution. In that case, an automatic opening of the container is not obtained sooner than when the intake device, at least the pressure means of the same are turned on. The invention is further concerned with a method for making a beverage, in particular a carbonated beverage such as beer or carbonated soft drinks characterized by the aspects of claim 23. With such a method, a beverage can be dispensed from a container of In a particularly safe and simple manner, such a container can be purchased, stored and disposed of or reused separately from the device to be used by the method. Due to the configuration of the parts to be used by the method, relatively large tolerances can be absorbed, while the use and operation require relatively little force and energy. Different types of containers with different contents can be emptied into the same intake device, in the same way or in a comparable manner. Also in such a method, the container can be placed in closed condition in the pressure vessel and opened after this, which aids in the hygiene of such a method. In a first advantageous embodiment a method according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 26. The compressible container has the advantage that it is relatively inexpensive in terms of purchase and use, which may be of a relatively lightweight design and in an empty condition, it has a relatively small volume. In addition, such a container has the advantage of being self-supporting in a full condition, such that transportation and storage thereof are possible without expensive and complex outer packaging.

In an alternative embodiment, a method according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 27. Such a relatively rigid container offers the advantage that it can be reused, while it can nevertheless be emptied under pressure into a receiving device. according to the invention. The reuse of a container can offer environmental advantages. In addition, such a relatively rigid container has the advantage of being better resistant to external influences, for example, impact and shock loads, than the compressible container described above. The invention is further concerned with a pick-up device for use in an assembly or method according to the invention. The invention is further concerned with the use of a container according to the invention in an assembly or assembly or method according to the invention. The invention is further concerned with an adjustment part for use in an assembly or assembly or a method or in a container or a pick-up device according to the invention. In addition, the invention is concerned with an alternative embodiment of an assembly or assembly for storing and dispensing beverages, characterized by the aspects of claim 35.

A known storage and distribution assembly comprises a container, a so-called barrel in which a quantity of beverage is stored under some excess pressure. The device also comprises a cylinder filled with a propellant, in particular carbon dioxide (C02). The container comprises connecting means through which, on the one hand, the propellant can be introduced into the container and on the other hand, the beverage can be distributed via appropriate distribution means, in particular a pick-up device. The beverage is forced out of the container by the propellant which is introduced into the container under pressure. Such a known socket assembly has the advantage that it has a simple construction and is easy to put into operation, while the pressure. The distribution of beer is controllable via the pressure of the propellant. Furthermore, the disadvantage of this known assembly is that the combination of propellant and beverage in the container is presented. This means that the condition of the beverage in the container is affected and does not always remain constant. The degree to which the beverage is affected also depends substantially, for example, on the pressure and nature of the propellant, the time in which the container is emptied and the accuracy with which the pressure of the propellant is adjusted. In addition, the user is limited in the choice of propellant to be used, in view of his inevitable contact with the drink. The object of the invention is to provide an assembly or assembly of the type described in the preamble of the main claim, in which the aforementioned disadvantages are avoided while the advantages thereof are maintained. For that purpose, a assembly or assembly according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 35. The separation of the container in a storage compartment for the beverage and a pressure chamber offer the advantage that the beverage and the Pressure medium do not contact each other. The separation means separating the pressure chamber from the storage compartment are arranged from. such that the deformation thereof is possible under the influence of the beverage and the pressure medium. This implies that when the distribution means are opened and the excess pressure is accumulated in the pressure chamber, the beverage is forced out of the storage compartment by means of separation, while the composition and the quality of the beverage they remain constant. In particular, in the case of carbonated beverages such as beer, this is of particular importance, because this causes the foam action of the beverage to remain constant, which is particularly important in terms of taste or taste but also visually. In addition, this prevents the distribution of the beverage from being adversely affected or even made impossible due to the improper formation of foam. Because the separation means move and / or deform in the container, the container can have a rigid external shape if necessary and maintain the same shape throughout the duration of its use. Hence, such a container can be constructed as a refillable container. A further advantage of a assembly or assembly according to the invention is that a great freedom in the choice of the pressure source to be used is obtained. For example, a pressure source can be advantageously employed in which a fluid such as a gas or a liquid can be introduced into it. pressure chamber. The pressure source may for example comprise a pressurized cylinder for a propellant such as carbon dioxide (C02) but may also be constructed with a pressure pump for example to feed a liquid such as water to the pressure chamber. In a preferred embodiment, the separation means comprises a membrane. The membrane offers the advantage that by means of deformation they can effect a volume change of the compartments. For this, the membrane can be deformed completely against the internal wall of the container, for a minimum or maximum volume. The membrane is preferably slightly in the form of a sheet or sheet as a result of which it occupies little space. During the distribution of the drink by increasing the pressure in and the volume of the pressure chamber, at least a portion of the membrane moves in the direction of the distribution means. By causing elastic deformation in the membrane for at least a portion of this displacement, an advantage is obtained in that the membrane, at least when the storage compartment is substantially empty, will be stretched in a substantially taut manner or will be made the least smooth This prevents the possible closing of the beverage between the membrane and for example the wall of the container, such a beverage can no longer be forced in the direction of the distribution means due to the excess pressure in the pressure chamber. In this respect it is particularly advantageous, if the distribution means are positioned such that after deformation of the membrane, a central portion of the membrane is moved to an adjacent position or preferably moved against, at least opposite to the 'means of distribution, while in use the deformations in the membrane become larger towards the edges.

The separation means comprising or being designed as piston means may be of a simple and relatively rigid or slightly deformable design, while the piston means may be arranged for movement in the longitudinal direction of the container. The displacement of such piston means can be effected in the manner described hereinabove by feeding a pressure medium into the pressure chamber, but can also be effected in a mechanical or mechano-electric manner, for example by means of elements of pushing or pulling such as a screw spindle, electromagnetic means or the like. The piston means can be of a simple, robust design, which can provide a long service life of the device in question. In a further advantageous embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 44. The detachable container of refillable design, offers the advantage that the container can be reused, which is in particular advantageous from an economic and environmental point of view. Furthermore, this allows the containers to be transported and stored independently of the additional assembly, which is in particular advantageous in terms of energy and space.

In a further advantageous embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is characterized by the aspects of claim 45. The use of a liquid, in particular water, as a pressure medium offers the advantage that the pressure medium is less compressible and that a relatively low pressure can be used to compress the beverage from the storage compartment, while, as a source of pressure a liquid pump can be used for example. In addition, when water is used as a pressure medium, a water supply system can easily be used as a source of pressure. In a preferred embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 46. In such embodiment, placing the container in the box-shaped bottom part offers the advantage that this part of the The bottom is directly closed in such a way that it is pressure-tight, allowing the pressure source to be connected to this part of the bottom and that the pressure medium can be introduced into the pressure chamber via the aforementioned opening. The connection of a container to the pressure source thus becomes particularly simple, while in addition a pressure-tight seal is made in an appropriate manner.

In a further elaboration, a assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 36. The positioning of at least one opening for connecting the pressure source to the container at a distance from the bottom thereof preferably relatively high in the annular wall, offers the advantage that containers of different heights can always be accommodated in the same device, without the height of the dispensing opening having to vary in relation to that of the device. As it is, the distance between the dispensing opening and the at least one connection opening can in each case be chosen in such a way that it is the same for different containers, also as the diameter thereof, while the height can be varied . In a further preferred embodiment, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 38. As the lid is fixedly attached to the rest of the container, in such a way that it can not be separated without damage, It can always be established if the lid has been separated from the rest of the container. Because at least a portion of the distribution means, at least the connection means thereof, are confined within the container under the lid and can only be reached by breaking the tamper-evident seal means., the contents of the container can not be reached without this being visible on the outside of the container, in particular the outside of the lid. In addition, the distribution means, confined under the lid before use, are appropriately protected against damage and soiling and the contents of the container can not be contaminated or otherwise affected. In a further elaboration, an assembly or assembly according to the invention is further characterized by the aspects of claim 40. The at least partially flexible part of the tube can be easily stored under the lid, for example above the compartment Storage and at the beginning of the use to be pulled partially out of the box, via the opening in the lid. For that purpose, only the cover of the opening needs to be removed. If necessary the tube part can be connected to the cover part, such that when the cover part is removed, a free end of the tube part is carried directly along a position to the outside of the lid , for its connection to appropriate intake means. In this regard, the cover part may be provided with an imprint, for example a logo or an indication of the contents of the container. Thus, when the part of the tube is coupled to those means of intake, an advantage is obtained in that in each case it is and remains clear what the content of the container in question is. In addition, the broken cover part performs an advertising or propaganda function. Indeed, coupling means having a comparable function can also be attached to the tube part in a different way, which are completely retained under the lid and are freely movable. The invention is further concerned with a method for dispensing a beverage, in particular beer, preferably by means of a mounting or assembly according to the invention. Such a method is characterized by the aspects of claim 52. Such a method provides the possibility of distributing beverage of a constant quality of a container in a simple and inexpensive manner, whereas different pressure means can be used. The invention is further concerned with a container suitable for use in an assembly or method according to the invention. Further advantageous embodiments of an assembly, method, pick-up device and container according to the invention are described in the dependent claims and will be specified hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. In these drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic sectional side elevational view of an assembly or assembly according to the invention; Figure 2 is a sectional side elevation view of the upper end of a container for use in an assembly or assembly according to claim 1; Figure 3 is a sectional side elevation view of an adjustment part for use in an assembly or assembly according to Figure 1; Figure 4 is a sectional side elevational view of the upper end of a container in an alternative embodiment, for use in an assembly or assembly according to the invention; Fig. 5 is a schematic sectional side elevational view of a container for use in an assembly or assembly according to the invention, in a further alternative embodiment; Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional side elevational view of the upper part of an alternative embodiment of a beverage container together with a schematically relevant part of the intake device and Fig. 7 is a schematic sectional side elevational view of an upper part; of a further alternative embodiment of a beverage container according to the invention, together with the relevant part of the intake device. Figure 8 is a sectional side elevation view of a container in a condition filled with beverage before use; Figure 9 schematically shows a device according to the invention, ready to be connected to a pick-up device; Figure 9A shows a closure device for use with a container according to the invention; Figure 9B shows an alternative embodiment of closure means for a container according to the invention; Figure 9C shows an alternative embodiment of a device according to Figure 9, in which the membrane is fixed below a cover edge; Figure 10 is a sectional side elevational view of a container according to Figure 8 in an empty condition, with an alternative coupling for the container to the pressure source, located on the outside; Figure 10A shows the device according to Figure 10, with the coupling between the container and the source of pressure located inside; Figure 11 is a top plan view of a container according to the invention with the lid partially cut away; Figure 12 shows an alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention; Figure 13 is a top plan view of a membrane for a container according to the invention, in an alternative embodiment; Figure 14 is a sectional side elevation view of a container according to the invention in a second alternative embodiment; Figure 15 shows a device according to the invention in a further alternative embodiment; Figure 16 is a sectional side elevational view of a container according to the invention in a third alternative embodiment, schematically showing a portion of a take-up device for receiving the container and Figures 16A-C schematically show three exemplary embodiments of a double-walled metal foil pouch for use in an assembly or assembly according to Figure 16. In Figures 1-7 the corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers, while in Figures 8-16C the corresponding parts also have They have corresponding reference numbers. The assembly or assembly shown in Figure 1 comprises a tap device or tap 1 and a beverage container 3 disposed therein. In the embodiment shown, the beverage container 3 is bottle-shaped and will be specified later herein. The pick-up device 1 comprises a first box-shaped part 5 and a cover 7 which is rotatably connected thereto and which can close the first part on the open side. Figure 1 shows the cover 7 in the closed condition in continuous lines and in an open condition in dashed lines. The first part 5 comprises a circumferential wall 9 defining a receiving space for the beverage container 3, such space will be referred to as the pressure chamber 11. Extending along the upper edge of the pressure chamber 11 are closing means 13. that can cooperate, in a manner to be described in more detail later in this; with a closing part 15 of the container 3 and which can close the pressure chamber 11 to be at least gas-tight and liquid-tight. During use, the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber 11 is completely absorbed by the container 3, the wall of the pressure chamber 11 and the closing part 15 together with the closing means 13. This prevents the cover 7 have to take or absorb this pressure. From here, the opening and closing of the cover 7 can be carried out without any obstruction and without any danger, while in addition, little closing force is required for the cover 7. Accommodated in the wall 9 of the first part 5 there is a pump 17 communicating, via a first line 19, with a source for a pressure medium, which in the mode shown is the ambient air. In addition, via a second line the pump 17 communicates with the pressure chamber 11, so as to be able to pump said pressure medium into the pressure chamber 11, under pressure. Via a pressure line 23, the second line 21 is connected to a pressure regulator 25, by means of which the pressure in the pressure chamber can be controlled during use. Via a second pressure line 27, the pressure regulator 25 is connected to a safety valve 29 operated by the cover 7. When the cover 7 is opened, the safety valve 29 is opened, whereby the accumulation of the safety valve 29 is prevented. additional pressure in the pressure chamber 11 and any accumulation of pressure therein is eliminated, which further increases the safety of the user. In addition, cooling means 31 are accommodated in the circumferential wall 9 which, via the wall of the pressure chamber 11 and the pressure medium supplied therein, provides cooling of the beverage container 3. Further, the control means 33 are accommodated in the circumferential wall 9, which are connected to at least the pump 17, the pressure regulator 25, the cooling means 31 and a pump switch 34, operated by the cover 7 for turning on the pump 17 when the cover 7 is closed and turning it off when the cover 7 is opened. The circumferential wall 9 is at least thermally insulated, as a result of which the beverage container 3, at least the contents thereof, can be maintained at a desired temperature in an energetically advantageous manner. A pick-up device 1 according to the invention is described in more detail in the Dutch patent application entitled "Beverage dispensing device" presented by Philips Electronics B.V. on the same date, such a patent application is assumed inserted herein by reference. Additional parts of the device will be further described in relation to the beverage container and the use of a mounting according to the invention. A beverage container 3 as shown in Figures 1 and 2 is bottle-shaped and designed to receive a beverage, such as beer. In fact, other carbonated or non-carbonated beverages such as lemonade, non-alcoholic beverages or wine may also be received in such a beverage container 3.

The beverage container 3 preferably comprises a cylindrical wall portion 35, closed at a first end by a bottom 37. On the side remote from the bottom 37 a shoulder portion 39 is attached to the cylindrical wall part 35, such part of shoulder comprises a cylindrical neck portion 41. The neck part 41 encloses a dispensing opening 43 through which the beverage can be introduced and removed from the beverage container 3. The container 3 shown in Figure 2 is preferably blown from plastic, for example a polyester such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (polybutene terephthalate) or PEN (polyethylene naphthalate). In particular, the PEN has the advantage that this plastic is particularly gas-tight, which is of particular importance when the beverage container 3 is used to store a carbonated beverage such as beer. In addition, contamination and spillage of the beverage in the beverage container 3 is thereby impeded. Because the beverage container 3 is blown to be bottle-shaped it has no seams, which easily prevents it from tearing when the internal pressure is increased. In fact, a container 3 for beverages according to the invention can also be manufactured in another way or from a different material.

Provided on the part 41 of the neck, on the distribution opening 43 there is a membrane 45 of tamper-evident seal in the form of a film, fastened on the longitudinal edge of the neck part 41 by means of a primary cover 47. The membrane 45 of tamper-evident seal seals distribution opening 43 to be at least temporarily air-tight and liquid-tight. In particular, when a beverage container 3 is used to pack or package beer or a similar perishable beverage, this is advantageous, because the aseptic package of the beverage is thus possible. Particularly when a beverage container 3 has a relatively large content, for example more than two liters this is advantageous, because when the beverage container 3 is aseptically filled, the pasteurization of the beverage in the beverage container can be omitted . In the case of such large volumes the pasteurization of the beverage in the beverage container requires a lot of unacceptable time. It is further noted that precisely in the case of such relatively large volumes, the use of a beverage container made from the aforementioned plastic according to the invention is particularly advantageous, because such a beverage container is relatively light and has a relatively small surface in relation to its volume, as a result of which any problems concerning the gas permeability of the material of the beverage container are further eliminated. These advantages increase when the volume of the beverage container increases. Such a beverage container is particularly suitable for packaging beer whose flavor or composition is in particular highly susceptible to oxygen attack. In general, aged beer is much more sensitive to oxygen than thick, bitter beer. For aged beer this sensitivity as limit of deterioration drops to approximately 1-2 ppm (= milligrams / liter) in six months, while for thick and bitter beer it is much higher, for example three times or more times that value in the same period. Hence a good oxygen barrier is much more important for aged beer than for thick and bitter beer. Furthermore, such a container is also suitable in particular for beverages having a high C02 content, for example greater than 3 g / Kg. For that reason, also a container according to the invention is particularly suitable for packaging aged beer, which has a C02 content of for example 4.8-5.4 g / Kg, while the C02 content of the thick and bitter beer is for example of approximately 3 g / Kg. It will be understood that a container according to the invention is indeed also excellently suited for packaging aged beer and other beverages, also when the container is less compressible. Around the outside of the neck portion 41, two circumferential edges 49, 51 extend one above the other. By means of appropriate hook elements 53, for example an annular insertion edge, the primary cover 47 is fixed behind the upper circumferential edge 49, in such a way that a holding edge 55 is connected to the upper side of the inviolable seal membrane 45. along the circumferential edge thereof and compresses this membrane against the longitudinal edge of the neck portion 41. The primary cap 47 comprises a main face 57 which extensively covers the dispensing opening 43. The hook means 53 extend from this main face in a first direction. From the main face 57, a first tubular part 59 extends in a direction away from the hook means 53, in line with the clamping edge 55. Extending concentrically within the first tubular part 59, from the main face 57, is found a second tubular part 61 enclosing a continuous opening 63 through the primary lid 47. The height of the second tubular part 61 above the main face 57 is slightly less than the height of the first tubular part 59 above this main face 57.

On the primary lid 47, an adjustment part 65 is provided. Such an adjustment part is shown separately in Figure 3. The adjustment part 65 comprises a secondary lid 67 and a distributor device 69. The secondary lid 67 preferably manufactured from plastic or light metal, comprises a bowl-shaped cover portion 71 having a central shell-like prominence 73. Extending outwards, along the longitudinal edge of the cover part 71, away from the central prominence 73, is a circular closing edge 75, which at least partially forms the closing part 15 to cooperate with the means of closing 13 of the intake device. On the side remote from the central prominence 73, the cover portion 71 has a substantially cylindrical portion 77 whose interior can be spliced with an appropriate fit against the outside of the cylindrical portion 35 of an undeformed beverage container 3. The cover portion 71 extends along a portion of the shoulder portion 39, while the neck portion 41 of the beverage container 3 is received at the central prominence 73. Extending inwardly from the upper end of the container. Central prominence 73 is a cylindrical wall 79 provided along the free longitudinal edge thereof, with second hook means 81 extending inwardly. These second hook means may be coupled below the second circumferential edge 52 around the neck portion 41 of the beverage container. Provided centrally on the upper face 83 of the protrusion 63 is a passage opening 85, enclosed by a sealing sleeve 87 extending inwardly, concentrically with the cylindrical wall 79. The sealing sleeve 87 has a first wide portion 89. located adjacent the upper face 83 of the central prominence 73 and a relatively narrow second part 93 which are joined thereto via a frusto-conical portion 91. The relatively large first part 89 has an outer diameter such that it can be received with a suitable fit, preferably slightly clamped in the second tubular part 61 of the primary lid 47. The height of the sealing sleeve 87 corresponds approximately to the height of the second tubular part 61. The dispensing device 69 comprises a first tubular coupling part. 95, a second tubular coupling part 97 and a connecting part 99 connecting the two coupling parts and that is po at least slightly flexible and preferably in the form of a hose. The first coupling part 95 is knee-shaped, with the connection part 99 fixed on a first leg 101. The second leg 103 has an outer diameter such that it can be tightly joined and sealed against the inside of the leg. second relatively narrow part 93 of the sealing sleeve 87. The second leg 103 is movable within the sealing sleeve 87 in a direction parallel to the central axis of the cylindrical wall 79, at least in the longitudinal direction of the beverage container 3. The free end of the second leg 103 is cut slightly obliquely, to obtain a slightly sharp tip 105. During a relative backward movement of the first coupling part 95, that is, a movement relative to and in the direction of the container 3 of beverage, the tip 105 is moved through the tamper-evident seal membrane 45 to create a free communication between the interior of the beverage container 3 and the channel 107 that extends through the distributor device 69. The seal at least airtight to the liquid between the neck part 41 and the primary lid 47, possibly with the interposition of the tamper-evident membrane 45 and the likewise at least liquid-tight seal between the second tubular part 61 of the primary lid 47 and the first part width of the sealing sleeve 87 on the one hand and the relatively narrow part 93 of the sealing sleeve 87 and the second leg 103 of the first coupling part 95, on the other hand, they provide that the liquid of the beverage container 3 can only be distributed via the distribution channel 7 and can not flow into the pressure chamber 11. This prevents waste of the beverage and also fouling of the device 1 of shot. The second coupling part 97 comprises a knee-like element, of which the first leg 109 is coupled to the end of the connecting part 99 remote from the first coupling part 95, while the second leg 111 encloses an opening 113 of free distribution. Integrally formed with or at least attached to the second coupling part 97 is a coupling element 115 in the form of a shield, such element simplifies the handling of the second coupling part 97. On the coupling element 115, it can be provided brands, for example, impressions such as a brand name, logo, indication of the content of the beverage container, date of supply or expiration or the like. As will be further explained hereinafter, the coupling element 115 always extends to the outside of the pick-up device 1 during use, in such a way that the aforementioned impression is visible from the outside. Of course, identification means can also be provided on the coupling element 115 in another way, for example by means of a relief or by cuts. In the condition shown in Figure 2, an outer cap 116 is provided on the secondary cap 67 and the dispensing device 69, whose outer cap is spliced against the upper side of the closure edge 75 and protects by minus the distributor device 69 against soiling from the outside. A beverage container 3 can be placed in the first part 5 of the intake device as follows. The beverage container 3 is positioned with its bottom 37 above the open side of the pressure chamber 11 and moved down vertically until the closing edge 75 is spliced against the upper side of the closure means 13. In the embodiment shown, the closure means 13 is designated as closure segments 117 that can be moved outwardly in a horizontal plane against a spring pressure and which, in the maximum outwardly moved position, define a sufficiently large passage opening or passage through which the closing edge passes .75. At their inward facing ends, the segments 117 have an upper face 119 inclined inward which provides that, after a vertical pressure exerted thereon by the closing edge 75, the segments 117 are displaced outwardly to allow it to pass through. the closing edge 75. After the closing edge has moved beyond the segments 117, the segments 117 are moved back to their starting positions by spring pressure while enclosing the beverage container 3 in the pressure chamber 11. When the pressure chamber 11 is without pressure, a full container 3 of drinks, is on account of the same, surrounded by some space on the outside thereof, with the bottom 37 of the container 3 of beverages that it rests on the bottom 121 of the pressure chamber 11. Thus, there is some space between the upper side of the closing edge 75 and the lower side of the segments 117. Included between the circumf 9 and the closing edge 75 there is a sealing section 123 which is slightly V-shaped. The open side of the sealing section 123 faces the pressure chamber 11 in such a way that during the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber, the sealing action of the sealing section 123 is increased. After the beverage container 3 has been inserted into the pressure chamber 11 in the manner described, the adjustment part 65 extends substantially to the outside of the pressure chamber 11, such that the coupling element 115 can be coupled from the outside of at least the pressure chamber 11. From the upper side of the circumferential wall 9, a support part 125 extends approximately horizontally on one side of the pick-up device 1, such support part comprises a part of the tube 127 that extends approximately vertically from the underside thereof. Through the support part 125 and the tube part 127, a passage extends in which the second leg 111 of the second coupling part 97 can be received with an appropriate fit, the dispensing opening 113 is adjacent to the same, preferably to the outside of the free end of the tube part 127. The coupling element 115 makes it possible to position the second leg 111 in this passage in a particularly simple manner. In this condition, the connecting part 99 extends approximately horizontally on the upper face of the support part 125, possibly in a groove formed therein. Via a pivot 129, the cover 7 is joined with the first part 5 of the pick-up device 1, on the side of the upper end of the longitudinal wall 9 remote from the support part 125. On the side of the cover which, during the In use is facing the tube part 127, an operating handle or lever 131 is included in the cover 7, such an operating handle 131 is movable between an approximately vertical position and an inclined position. At the end of the operation handle 131, which is incorporated in the cover 7, an eccentric which is connected to the connecting part 99 is attached. When the operating handle is in the vertical position shown in figure 1, the connecting part 99 is closed under pressure by the eccentric 133, whereby the channel 107 is closed. By moving the operating handle 131 to the inclined position, the connecting part 99 is released at least partially by the cam 120, so that the connecting part can resume its original shape at least partially and the channel 107 it is released at least partially to let the drink pass from the beverage container 3. By means of simple fastening elements known per se, not shown, the cover 7 can be secured in the closed position. During the positioning of the beverage container 3 in the first part 5 of the pick-up device 1, the first coupling part 95 is in an upper position, completely above the tamper-evident membrane 45, as shown in Figure 2 When the cover 7 is closed, the first coupling part 95 is pressed or at least retained, as a result of which the first coupling part 95 can not be moved upwards. In addition, when the cover 7 is closed, the switch 33 of the pump is put into operation, whereby the pump 17 is set in action, while in addition, the safety valve 29 is closed, allowing the pressure to accumulate. in the pressure chamber 11 when pumping said pressure medium, for example, outside air. In fact, a different pressure medium can also be applied, for example, water or carbonic acid. Because the pressure medium does not contact the beverage in the beverage container 3 during use, such pressure medium does not affect the quality of the beverage. During the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber 11, which is only possible when the cover 7 is closed, the beverage container 3 is moved upwards, in the direction of the closure segments 117. Thus, an optimum seal is obtained of the pressure chamber 11. Further, during this vertical movement, the tip 105 of the first coupling part 95 is forced through the tamper-evident seal membrane 45, allowing the beverage to be fed from the beverage container 3 to the channel 107. This means that when the operating handle 131 is moved therein out of the vertical position, the beverage can be discharged via the distribution channel 107 and the dispensing opening 113, such that for example a beer can be assortment Adjacent to the underside of the intake device, below the dispensing opening 113, a receptacle 135 is arranged to receive the beverage spilled from the dispensing opening 113. This further prevents fouling of the environment. During use, the pressure in the pressure chamber 11 is increased by means of the pump 17 in such a way that the wall of the beverage container 3 is compressed, in order to reduce the volume of the beverage container 3, while that the beverage is distributed via the channel 107 and the dispensing opening 113. Surprisingly, it has been found that a plastic beverage container of the type described can be "substantially completely compressed by means of the pressure in the pressure chamber 11, in such a manner that substantially all of the beverage can be removed from the beverage container 3 in the above manner With respect to the adjustment part 65 with its closing edge 75 located relatively away from the neck part 41, it is secured under the segments 117, while the adjustment part is attached to the neck portion 41 via the primary cap 47, it is possible for the entire beverage container 3 to be deformed into the secondary cap 67, while the deformation of the shoulder portion 39 of the beverage container 3 is also possible. An additional advantage of this manner of attachment is that the secondary lid 67 can be of a relatively rigid design and the beverage container 3 can be of a relatively flexible design, while in each case, the secondary lid 67 continues to provide an appropriate seal of the pressure chamber. This means that the deformations or displacements of the beverage container 3 in relation to the adjustment part 65 do not affect the sealing of the pressure chamber 11. The construction of the adjustment part 65, in particular the tamper-evident seal membrane 45 and the first coupling part 95, offers the advantage that the beverage container 3 can be positioned in the pressure chamber 11 before the beverage container is opened, whereas when the pump 17 is turned on, an optimum closure is provided of the pressure chamber 11 and at the same time, the beverage container 3 is opened. Here, the adjustment part 65 forms at least a portion of the wall of the pressure chamber 11, such that in the absence of a beverage container 3 in the intake device 1, no pressure can accumulate in the chamber of pressure. This is of particular importance for the safety of the user. Furthermore, this provides precisely the possibility of operating the tip 105 of the first coupling part 95 from the outside of the pressure chamber 11. Because the closing edge 75 is spaced from the dispensing opening 43 by a distance relatively large, relatively large tolerances can be received in the fitting part 65 without the sealing action between the closing part 17 and the closing means 13 being adversely affected thereby, while the dispensing opening 43 is always optimally positioned . Certainly, the resulting deformations of the relatively large tolerances are simply received by the deformations of the adjustment part 65. This means that the closing means 13 can be of a simple and relatively light construction. The construction of the adjusting part 65 and the first part 5 of the pick-up device 1 cooperating therewith further offers the advantage that a beverage container 3 can be inserted into the pick-up device vertically, while the cover 7 it can be rotatably joined to the circumferential wall 9 of the pick-up device. This further simplifies the insertion of the beverage container 3 and the positioning of the cover 7. To remove the empty beverage container 3, mechanical means can be provided to move the segments 117 outwards, so that the adjustment part 65 can be removed toer with the empty beverage container 3. Because the closing pressure on the segments 117 acts in a direction approximately at right angles to the working direction of the springs of the segments 117, the predisposition of the segments 117 may be relatively low, such that such outward adjustment is possible in a relatively simple manner. When the beverage container 3 has been completely emptied, the pressure in the pressure chamber 11 is allowed to escape, possibly by means of the pump 17, after which the cover 7 can be opened and the container 3 of drinks compressed, toer with the adjusting part 65 it can be removed from the intake and unloading device, for example to a reprocessing apparatus appropriate thereto. Since the beverage container 3 has been compressed into the adjustment part 65 at least almost completely, an empty beverage container 3 according to the invention occupies only a small space which is favorable from a logistical point of view. Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of the upper end of a beverage container 203 according to the invention for use in a pick-up device 1 as shown in figure 1. The corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers which have 200 appended to the same. In this embodiment, a closing edge 275 is fixedly attached to the lower end of the shoulder portion 239 of the beverage container 203. The closure edge 275 is preferably integrally formed with the beverage container 203. In this modality a primary cover 247 is presented, whose construction corresponds approximately to that of the primary cap 47 as shown in Figure 2. In this embodiment, however, the second tubular portion 261 has at least partially such an inner section that this second tubular portion 261 can be spliced in a manner sealing and guiding against the second leg 303 of the first coupling part 295. This embodiment is relatively simple from the construction point of view, but at least the closing edge 275 must be of such rigid construction that the closing edge 275 can not be deformed during use or only to a very slight degree, to maintain a sufficient seal of the pressure chamber 211. The closing edge 275 can be arranged in the container at a relatively low position, for example at the center thereof with fixing means 317 also arranged to a low position. When the container 203 is compressed the part A of the container 203 that extends below the closing edge 275 will be compressed internally upwards as indicated in dashed lines in figure 4. In this respect, the displacement of the cylindrical wall of the part A of the inner container 203 in relation to the cylindrical wall part of the upper part B of the container, has the advantage that it is even better guaranteed that the whole part of the bottom A will be forced to the upper part B, while which drives the beverage out of the beverage container 203. In this embodiment, the compression capacity of the bottom part A is optimally utilized due to the relatively low rigidity in the inward direction thereof, while in addition, the relative non-deformability of the shoulder 239 under internal pressure in the container is used in an optimal way. As a result, the closing edge 275 will be kept in contact with the fixing means 317 in a relatively simple manner. It will be understood that the container 203 may be at least of a design longer than that shown in Figure 4. Further, it will be understood that in this embodiment, the closing edge may also be located at a relatively high position and the The container is compressed in a manner described hereinabove or is provided with a membrane or other separation and displacement means as described in the present application. Figure 5 shows a further alternative embodiment of a beverage container 403 for use in a pick-up device 1 according to the invention, such a beverage container being formed substantially from a material which, at least under the influence of the Pressure of service in the pressure chamber is substantially non-deformable. The corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers with 400 added thereto. Such a beverage container can be made substantially of metal. Provided in the beverage container is a membrane 444 whose longitudinal edge is connected to the wall 435 of the beverage container 403, between the bottom 437 and the neck portion 441. The membrane 444 is flexible such that in a first position , as shown in Figure 5, can be spliced with the bottom portion of the wall 435 and the bottom 437 of the beverage container 403. The membrane 444 separates the beverage container 403 in a pressure compartment 446 located between the membrane 444 and the bottom 437 and a storage compartment 448 located between the membrane 444 and the neck portion 441. When a beverage container 403 is Completely filled, as shown in Figure 5, the membrane 444 is butted against the bottom 437. Provided at the bottom 437 is a pressure opening 450 which preferably forms an open communication between the pressure compartment 446 and the environment From here, when a beverage container 403, as shown in Figure 5, is inserted in the manner described hereinabove into a pick-up device 1 according to the invention., the pressure chamber 11 is in direct communication, via the pressure opening 450, with the pressure chamber 446 in the beverage container 403. Hence when the pressure in the intake device 1 is increased, a part of the medium pressure will flow from the pressure chamber 11 to the pressure chamber 446 while displacing the membrane in the direction of the neck portion 441. Thus, the contents of the storage compartment 448 is reduced and when the channel 507 in the portion of connection 449 is released, the beverage is distributed via the intake device 1. The membrane 444 can be displaced in such a way that the contents of the pressure compartment 446 is maximum and the contents of the storage compartment 448 is minimal, preferably almost nil . From here, in this way, the entire storage compartment 448 can be emptied. A beverage container 403 may be additionally constructed as shown in Figures 2 or 4. From the construction point of view, at least in terms of design and positioning of the membrane concerned, a beverage container as shown in FIG. Figure 5 is described in more detail in Figures 8-16C and the relevant part of this description. Such a beverage container 403, which will be referred to as a membrane barrel, offers the advantage that such a beverage container can be used several times, which can be advantageous from an environmental point of view. In addition, deforming parts, in particular the membrane, are protected by the wall of the beverage container during inter alia, transportation and storage, in such a way that damage to the beverage container is easily avoided. Figure 6 shows a further alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention, comprising a beverage container 503 that can be received in the take-off device 501, comparable to the take-up device 1 as shown in figure 1. The tapping device 501, in particular the wall 509, is shown only schematically and since it is necessary for a proper understanding of the invention. The beverage container 503 comprises a vertical cylindrical longitudinal wall 535 and a shoulder portion 539, the longitudinal wall 535 is connected to a shoulder portion 539 by a vertical wall portion 500 that is displaced slightly outward relative to the cylindrical wall 535 and extends around the circumference of the beverage container 503. The underside of the vertical portion 500 rests on an outwardly extending flange portion 512 of the wall 519, such that the beverage container can not be move from the position shown. Fitted on the flange portion 512 is a circular ring 514 which is formed of a slightly flexible material, such as rubber and having its interior provided with an upper circular rim 516 and a lower circular rim 518, between which rims are formed a pressure chamber 520. During use, the upper flange 516 and the lower flange 518 are spliced with elastic deformation against the exterior of the vertical wall portion 500, sealing the chamber 520 hermetically. Provided in the vertical wall portion 522 are at least one and preferably a series of openings 522, which connect the interior of the beverage container 503 to the pressure chamber 520. Via a supply line 521, the pressure chamber 520 communicates with the pump 517 to feed, via the opening 519, air or other pressure medium. Provided on the ring 514 is a reinforcement section 524 to confine the ring in such a way as to form a retention. In the embodiment shown in Figure 6, a relatively elastic, at least deformable bag 544 formed of sheet metal is included in the beverage container 503, such a bag being suspended, at least attached, adjacent to the dispensing opening 43. This will be discussed in more detail later in this. It is further noted that instead of the deformable bag 544, a deformable bottle of the type described hereinabove can be used in a manner as shown in Figure 6. The wall of the bag or bottle 544 is preferably substantially impermeable to oxygen, for reasons described hereinabove. Furthermore, the advantage thus obtained is that the wall of the container can be thin and constructed from relatively inexpensive material since it does not have to be oxygen-impermeable or only to a lesser degree. However, when the wall of the container is of a construction impermeable to oxygen as well, an even better protection of the beverage in the storage compartment is obtained. If so desired, the container can be of divisible design allowing the bag or bottle 544 to be changed as the previously described embodiment having a membrane, as shown in Figure 5. In the embodiment shown schematically in Figure 6, the The pressure medium can, during use, be fed through the openings 522 into the internal space of the beverage container between the bag 544 and the longitudinal wall 535. This allows the bag to be compressed while displacing the beverage contained in the bag. same Because the passage or passage openings 522 are provided adjacent to the shoulder portion, the beverage container 503 can have any desired length as long as it can be included in the intake device 501. This means that with the same device of Take, you can use beverage containers different sizes. During use, excessive pressure is created. in the pressure chamber 520, whereby the upper rim 516 and the lower rim 518 will be displaced and compressed more firmly against the vertical wall portion 500 of the beverage container, so that an even better sealing is obtained as long as In addition, the deformations can be absorbed by this more simply. In the embodiment shown in Figure 6, a cylindrical neck portion 541 is connected to the upper end of the shoulder portion 539. In the neck portion 541, a connecting sleeve 552 is slidably accommodated, the downward stroke of which is limited by a leading edge 551 extending inwardly adjacent the underside of the neck 541 and against which a first shoulder 558 of the connecting sleeve 552 strikes. Arranged at some distance below the first shoulder 558 on the connecting sleeve 552 there is a second rim 554, on which the bag 544 is sealingly secured. The first and second ridges 558 and 554 extend at right angles to a cylindrical wall 556 defining the distribution opening of the pouch 554. In this cylindrical wall 556 film-shaped tamper-evident sealing means 545 is provided in a sealing manner. These tamper-evident sealing means extend horizontally parallel to the two flanges. Above the inviolable seal means 545, the cylindrical longitudinal wall 556 continues on a wall. cylindrical longitudinal 556a, attached at its upper end 560 to a resilient flexible membrane 562 that is circular and has its outer longitudinal edge secured to the upper end of the neck portion 541. At the center of the membrane 562, a portion of 595 knee-shaped connection therethrough, which is comparable with the first coupling part 95 as shown for example in Figure 1. Connected to this part of the coupling is a connecting hose 599 for coupling to the means of intake, as described hereinabove. The coupling part 595 is fixedly attached to a primary cap 547 which is secured on the neck portion 541 by means of a longitudinal edge below a shoulder 549. The primary cap 541 comprises a closed top face 564 extending above the resilient membrane 562. Above the cylindrical wall 556 of the connecting sleeve 552, the upper face 564 is bent upwards, as a result of which a clear space is left between the membrane 562 and the lower side of the upper face 564 when the connecting sleeve is in its lowermost position. The end of the coupling part 515 facing the membrane 545 is sharp. A mounting according to Figure 6 can be used as follows. By means of the pump 517 ,. a pressure medium is introduced via the pressure chamber 520 to the pressure space 511 between the bag 544 and the wall 535 of the container 503, causing an accumulation of pressure in the bag 544. Thus, the connecting sleeve 552 is pressed towards above, inter alia by the pressure exerted on the rim 558. This involves the resilient membrane being moved up against the underside of the top face 564, while the sharp end of the coupling part 595, is forced through of the film 545, thereby releasing the passage of the line 599 to the inner space of the bag 544. The membrane 562 and the primary cap 547, in particular the upper face 564 thereof, provide an airtight seal and airtight liquid from the neck portion 541. Such an embodiment of an assembly according to the invention is particularly simple and practical in use. Figure 7 shows a further alternative embodiment of at least one upper part of a beverage container 603 according to the invention, positioned in a take-up device 601, for example as shown in figure 1. From the take-up device 601 and the beverage container 603 only those parts are shown schematically that are relevant to an appropriate understanding of this embodiment. The other parts have already been described in detail. In the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the adjustment portion 665 is of a two-piece construction with a first central portion 666 that is fixedly attached to the beverage container, while a second annular portion 668 located adjacent the wall 609. of the intake device 601 during use, it can be loosely adjusted or is for example rotatably attached to the intake device and can be closed on the beverage container. Adjacent to the dispensing opening, the first central portion 666 is connected to the container 603 of bottle-shaped beverages in one of the ways described hereinabove, for example by the use of primary and secondary covers. Along the external longitudinal edge, the first part 666 comprises a longitudinal edge extending downwards 670, while the lower edge thereof, a second longitudinal edge 672, extends downwardly inclining outwards. The second annular portion 668 is provided along its internal longitudinal edge, with a sealing section 674 that can be sealingly engaged against the longitudinal edges 670 and 672. From the section 674, an inclined face 676, extends outwardly to a second sealing section 678 extending outward from the external longitudinal edge of the second part-668 and can be spliced against the inside of the longitudinal wall 609 of the intake device 601. By fasteners not shown in figure 7 , as shown for example in Figure 1, the adjustment part 665 can be retained in the pick-up device 601 by means of the coupling with the upper side of the second part 668. On the central part 666 an external lid 716 is secured on the distribution means by resilient projections 680 which are connected to the first part 666 and extend through openings in the outer lid. During the positioning of the second part 668 of the adjusting part 665, it is slid on the outer lid 716, with the resilient projections 680 being pressed inwardly by a resilient edge 682 on the second part 668, while releasing the lid 716. The advantage thus obtained is that the beverage container 603 can be coupled to the external lid 716 during the positioning thereof in the intake device 601, without possibly separating. After all, it is retained by the resilient projections 680. This allows easy handling of the beverage container 603 during positioning. In addition, the dispensing means, in particular the perforation means, are prevented from being put into operation prematurely because during the positioning they remain protected by the outer lid 716. Until the beverage container 603 is secured in the pick-up device. medium of the second part 668 of the adjusting part 665 and the fastening elements 710, the outer cover 716 can be separated, after which the connection means can be positioned in a manner described hereinabove and the cover of the Take-off device 601 can be closed. This allows a hygienic and safe positioning of the beverage container easily. The securing means for the outer lid on the beverage container are shown only schematically and can of course be constructed in many other appropriate ways. The construction of two parts of the adjustment part 665 has the advantage that the first part 666, which remains attached to the beverage container, can be of a relatively simple, light and inexpensive design and can be removed with the beverage container while the second part 668 may become appropriate for repeated use by an appropriate choice of materials and design. As a result, the forces that arise can be absorbed and transmitted even better. In addition, such embodiment has environmental advantages when the beverage container is completely or partially of the disposable type. A beverage container 3, 203, 403, 503, 603, 701, 801, 901 according to the invention has the advantage that the dispensing means can be supplied with the beverage container and can also be discharged therewith. This means that during use, the drink in the beverage container does not come into contact with the parts of the intake device 1, other than the aforesaid distribution means. Thus, soiling of the pick-up device is prevented in a simple manner, such that during a change of a beverage container, the cleaning operations can be omitted. This is pleasant for the user and is also environmentally advantageous, because the need to use cleaning agents is avoided. In addition, this avoids taste problems (or taste) that are caused during a change of a beverage container when the content of the container to be removed was different from that of the new container to be positioned. An additional advantage of this is that there is always a direct connection between the shield-shaped element and the contents of the beverage container, such that it is always clear to the user what kind of drinks will be distributed from the intake device. Thus, mistakes are easily prevented. Of course, at least part of the distribution means may be appropriate for reuse. Figure 8 shows a container 701 according to the invention, in sectional view. The container 701 is barrel-shaped and comprises a container body 702, integrated from a cylindrical longitudinal wall 703, a bottom 704 and a shoulder portion 705. The body 702 of the container is substantially gas-tight and liquid-tight, except for a connecting opening 706, to be discussed later in the present, in the bottom 704 and a dispensing opening 707 in the shoulder portion 705. In between. 704 and the shoulder portion 705, a membrane 708 is attached to the wall 703, such membrane separates the connecting opening 706 from the dispensing opening 707. In its starting condition, that is, before it is placed in the container 701, the membrane 708 is preferably circular and has a diameter larger than the diameter of the wall 703. The membrane 708 divides the container into a compartment 709 of the bottom, hereinafter referred to as a pressure chamber 709 and a top compartment 710, hereinafter referred to as a storage compartment 710. In the condition shown in Figure 8 the storage compartment 710 is maximally filled with a beverage to be dispensed, as a result of which the membrane is forced against the part of the wall 703 that extends below it and against the bottom 704, over the connection opening 706. In this condition, the membrane 708 it is preferably spliced substantially tension-free or slightly stretched elastically against the interior of the container 701. On its upper side, the container 701 comprises closing means 711 in the form of a relatively large lid which in the embodiment shown covers the entire part of the container. projection 705. The cap 711 is provided with an upper face 719 and an annular skirt 712. Adjacent to its free longitudinal edge, the skirt 712 is provided with an annular groove 713 that is open in the interior and in which an annular edge 714 of the container 701 can be received with an appropriate fit. This annular edge 714 is formed for example by a wall part that is displaced outward at some distance below the shoulder portion 705. The edge 714 preferably has such a shape that the lid 711 can not be removed from the container 701 without damage the cap 711 and / or the edge 714. For that purpose, the edge 714 may for example be provided with a relatively sharp edge portion 715 that, during a vertical movement of the cap 711, cuts the slit 713. In effect the edge 714 can of course also be provided on the lid 711 and the slit 713 can be provided on the wall of the container 701, while the edge 714 can also be manufactured separately and mounted on the container 701 or the lid 711. In addition , it is also of course possible to securely attach the lid 711 to the container 701 by means of gluing techniques or the like, also when the lid 711 has a smaller diameter than the container 701 or a different shape of the same. same. It is important and not yet essential that the lid 711 can not be removed from the container 701 and possibly be repositioned in an unrecognizable manner, so that the space 716 within the lid 711 is and remains closed from the outside world until which is actually used, as will be described later in the present. A flexible distribution hose 717 has its first end connected to the dispensing opening 707 and has its opposite end provided with coupling means 718 for coupling that end to a pick-up device T to be further indicated herein. The cover 11 has its upper face 719 provided with an opening 720 in which, via a variety of inviolable seal flanges 721 (FIG. 11), a cover portion 722, which can be broken, is mounted to cover the opening 720. The distribution hose 717 is mounted on the side of the cover part 722 facing the internal space 716, adjacent the coupling means 718. After the separation of the cover part 722 from the opening 720 by breaking the flanges of tamper-evident seal 721, the distribution hose 717 is at least partially at a position to the outside of the lid 711, so that the coupling means can be connected to the tap-off device T. In effect, the hose 717 it may also be located within the loose lid 11 of the cover cap 722, where it may be coupled through the opening 720 after the removal of the cover portion 722. Many variations thereof are po Also, as to the arrangement of the opening 720 in the cover 711. By coupling the cover part 722 to the distribution hose 717 adjacent to the coupling means 718, the cover part 722 will always be visible in the delivery device 722. T socket. Useful information can be provided on the cover part 722, for example an indication of the contents of the container, brand and advertisement, which always remains visible during the use of the pick-up device. Because before use, the cover part 722 closes the opening 20 completely, while the distribution means 77, 717, 718, are confined below the lid 711, manipulation of the contents of the container and / or the distribution means is easily prevented. A container according to figure 8 can be used as follows. The container 701 is connected with its bottom 4 to a pressure source 724 (figure 10), for example by positioning it in a receiving part 725, with a pressure line 726 which is automatically connected in the connection opening 706 in the bottom 704 For that purpose, the connection opening may be raised slightly from the lower face 704 to create a retainer 727 in the bottom 704. In the connection opening 706, a unidirectional valve or similar valve means, which are open or closed automatically by the coupling or decoupling respectively of the pressure line. This prevents the gas or liquid from flowing out of the pressure chamber when the container is separated. In the same way, the pressure line can be provided with such means. The container is fixed on or in the receiving part 725, for example by means of fastening or by a screw thread connection 728 with the wall of the container 701. In Figure 10, the threaded screw connection 728 is provided adjacent to the circumference of the bottom of the container, such that only containers having the relevant section can be positioned in the bottom part 725. In Figure 10A, the screw thread connection 728 is provided around the end of the connecting line 726 in the retainer 727. This means that the screw thread connection 728 has a relatively small cross section, while the forces on the coupling in question will be relatively low. Furthermore, the advantage thus obtained is that containers having different diameters can be joined to the same device in the same way. Of course, other connection means may be chosen, for example, a bayonet lock coupling or a quick acting coupling or similar coupling means which are known to those skilled in the art. When the container 1 is connected to the pressure source 724, the cover part 722 can be broken and the flexible hose 717 can be pulled out of the space 713 partially, to a position on the outside of the cover 711. The coupling means 718 can then be attached to a suitable key of a pick-up device T. To prevent possible outflow of the beverage from the container already before the coupling means is connected to the pick-up device T, a closing device is provided. This closing device can be incorporated into the coupling means 18 or optionally in the hose 717 and be released automatically when the hose is connected or when the pressure in the container is increased, still a closing device is preferably incorporated adjacent to, or in, the distribution opening. This distribution opening can be designed for example as shown in Figure 9A, such modality will be further described hereinafter. When the cover part 722 is broken, the closure device can be reached through the opening 720. This closure device can be pushed downward, while releasing a dispensing passage. In this position, the closing device 731 can be fixed, for example, by means of a slight rotation or by means of deformation. Also, a closing device that is put into operation by removing the covered part of 722 may be used. Many variations thereof are possible. Appropriate closure devices are additionally known from the prior art. The hose 717 is appropriately connected to a tap or tap 730 of a pick-up device, for this purpose the coupling means 718 are designed for example as fast acting means able to cooperate with fast acting means of the tap or tap 730. As a source of pressure, different types of gases or liquids can be used. For example, the gas can be fed under pressure from a container or pressure line network or a gas or liquid can be fed by means of a pump 729, as shown in Figure 9. By feeding a pressure medium to the pressure chamber 709, the membrane 708 is displaced at least partially in the direction of the dispensing opening 707, thereby reducing the volume of the storage compartment 710. As a result the beverage in the storage compartment 710 is pressurized. Thus, when the closing device 731 is opened the beverage is forced from the container 701 to the distribution hose 717. Then, when the key is opened, the beverage can be dispensed from the container. The beverage in the storage compartment 710 can be maintained at the required pressure by feeding the pressure medium into the pressure chamber, while the membrane 708 is further displaced. In this way, the entire storage compartment 710 can be emptied by means of pressure by the membrane, until the membrane 708 is spliced against the interior of the upper portion of the wall 703 and the shoulder portion 705 covering the opening of the wall. distribution 707 (figure 10). In this condition, the volume of the pressure chamber 709 is maximum and the volume of the storage compartment 701 is minimum. Since the pressure in the storage compartment 710 is accumulated by means of the displacement of the membrane 708 by means of a pressure medium in the pressure chamber 709, the pressure medium is prevented from coming into contact with the beverage to be dispensed. Thus, the beverage is prevented from being affected by the pressure medium. In particular, in the case of carbonated drinks or other soft drinks, this is important when a gas is used as a pressure medium, for example in the case of beer. After all, the amount of carbon dioxide in beer is not influenced by the pressure medium. In addition, no dilution occurs if a liquid is used as a pressure medium, in particular water. If so desired, when the storage compartment 710 is thus completely emptied (Figure 10), the pressure chamber can be emptied again, for example by reversing the direction of the pump. This is advantageous in particular when a pressurized liquid is used, due to the weight of such pressure medium. This will allow the membrane to be brought back to its starting point again. In addition, this allows the same pressure medium to be reused for a next container.

The membrane 708 is preferably attached to the wall at a distance A from the portion 705 of the rim which is slightly greater than the distance B between the edge of the membrane 708 and the bottom 704. In the position shown in Fig. 10, in FIG. where the storage compartment 710 is almost empty, the membrane 708 is preferably slightly elastically expanded. It is thus ensured that in that position, the membrane will be fully stretched, whereby beverage inclusions between the membrane 708 and the interior of the storage compartment 710 are prevented. The membrane can be manufactured from a substantially flat rubber disk. or plastic or a similar material with a constant cross section. Advantageously, the membrane may have a thickness that increases slightly towards the interior, such that during tensioning of the membrane, the deformations will extend inwards from the outside. Thus the possible presence of drink inclusions are prevented even more effectively. Furthermore, for example projections and / or slits 732 can be provided in the membrane, such as radial slits shown in Figure 13. These ridges and / or slits 732 prevent the membrane from sticking to the wall of the container and also prevent inclusions of drink.

In Figure 12 there is shown an alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention, with the container 701 being completely included in a socket device T. For this purpose, the socket T comprises a receiving part 740 in the form of box and a cover 741 which is for example rotatably attached to the receiving part 740 and can be fastened therein by fastening elements 742. The receiving part 740 has an internal cylindrical space whose diameter corresponds approximately to the part of the container 701 that is extends under the cover 711. Along the upper edge, the receiving part 740 is provided with a first annular receiving groove 742, which is located in the interior and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the free longitudinal edge 743 of the skirt 712 of the. cap 711. This free longitudinal edge 743 is convex on the outside as a result of the slit 714 on the inside. When the container 701 is accommodated in the receiving part 740, the convexity 744 is in a sealing relationship at least liquid-tight with the first receiving slit 742. The cover 741 has an internal shape that offers at least sufficient space to accommodate the lid 711 and provided, along the side thereof facing the receiving part during use, with a second annular receiving groove 745 which can be tightly connected to the upper side of the convexity 744 of the lid 711 In this way, a container 701 can be accommodated in the pick-up device T with an appropriate fit, while between the part of the container 701 that extends below the lid 711 and the surrounding receiving part 740, a space is formed closed. Provision adjacent to the underside of the receiving portion 740 is a supply line of the pressure means 747 that opens to the space between the container 701 and the openings 740, preferably adjacent to the connecting opening 706 of the container 701. When the Pressure medium is introduced, is fed to the pressure chamber 709, while exerting a pressure directed outwardly on the wall 703 of the container. Because this portion is enclosed by the receiving part 740, it may be of a relatively thin design. As it is, the receiving part 740 will provide the wall 703 with sufficient support during use to prevent damage. In the cover 741, an opening 746 is provided through which before or possibly after the closing of the cover 741, the distribution hose 710 can be passed, in such a way that the coupling means 716 can be reached from the Exterior. In the modality shown in figure 12, a key or faucet 730 is provided in the cover 741, such tap or key is fitted with counter coupling means 748 for the coupling means 716. In the embodiment shown, the key or faucet 730 is of the key or faucet type. hose. The key 730 comprises a lever 748 which is connected via a pivot 749 to an arm 750 extending from the cover 741. Obliquely extending from the pivot 749 on the side facing the cover 741, there is a pressure arm 751 which is fixedly attached to the lever 748. Transverse to the longitudinal direction of the pressure arm 751 and the arm 750, a pressure roller 752 extends from the free end of the pressure arm 750. Hence, when the lever 748 is rotated, the pressure roller 752 is moved relative to the arm 750. Provided at the free end of the arm 750 is a bent distribution tube 753 comprising, at the end thereof which is mounted on the arm 750 and which is located at the side of the pivot 749 remote from the cover 741, the counter coupling means 754. After the container 701 has been inserted into the intake device T, the distribution hose 717 is passed through the container. 741 and is placed under the pressure roller 752 on the arm 750 while the coupling means 716 is coupled to the counter coupling means 754. If the lever 758 is moved to an approximately vertical position, the hose 717 is closed Pressurized by pressure roller 752; if the lever 758 is moved to an approximately horizontal position, the hose 717 is released and the beverage can be expelled from the container, via the hose 717 and the distribution tube 733, for example to a vessel held below the distribution tube. This key is described as an example and is particularly non-expensive and simple in manufacture and use. Of course, all types of other oblique keys, for example from existing key devices can also be used. Pressure measuring means controlling the supply of the pressure medium to the pressure chamber can be provided, based on a desired pre-set pressure, depending on the pressure, for example in the distribution hose 717 or the storage compartment. storage 710. The lid 711 preferably has a flat upper side 719. This has the advantage that the container 1 can be positioned on the lid 711 in such a way that the lower side of the container does not necessarily need to be flat and can also be of such design that it can support the container at least in full condition. Thus, the lower side of the container can be for example double curved, which can be advantageous in terms of strength and formation. Since the cover 711 covers the shoulder portion 705, this shoulder portion 705 may also have a non-planar, unordered shape, for example double curve. In addition, a particularly recognizable external appearance can thus be obtained. However, in the case of relatively large containers, for example barrels containing 10, 25 or 50 liters, the container is preferably constructed in such a way that it can certainly be positioned on the underside. For such barrels, a free arrangement of the container 701 is usually preferred to confinement thereof in a pick-up device as shown in figure 12. Furthermore, for such relatively large barrels, a different type of lid is preferably used, which is not preferred. it covers the entire upper side of the container. For such barrels, use can be made for example of connections as are conventional for beer kegs, however, they are known in practice with only one connecting line, while a deviation line can in fact also be provided for the feeding line for the pressure medium, from adjacent to the upper side of the barrel to the connection of the pressure chamber, allowing it to be used with the existing intake installations. Also, a lid can be used which for example covers only the dispensing opening 707 and which provides an inviolable seal action in a known manner or is designed without tamper-evident seal action. If required, the lid can also be omitted. Many variations to the present are possible. Figure 9A schematically shows a detail of a closure device 731. This closure device 731 comprises a piston 760 having a cover plate 761 which, in the closed position, is sealingly engaged against the dispensing opening 707 in the bottom side. From the cover plate 761 a rod or rod 762 extends through the dispensing opening 707 to the space 716. The rod 762 has a slightly flat section with a shoulder 763 on either side thereof. Provided in the dispensing opening 707 are two grooves 764 apt to receive the shoulder 763 in such a way that the cover plate 761 covers the dispensing opening 707. The cover plate 761 is driven in this position by a spring 765. If the container is to be opened, the rod 762 is pressed down, in the direction of the bottom 704 and subsequently rotated in such a way that the shoulders 763 are displaced in relation to the slits 764, to the position shown in figure 9A in lines discontinuous This creates an opening 766 along the cover plate 761, through which the beverage can flow from the storage compartment 710 to the distribution hose 717. In this position, the piston 760 is released, while the shoulders 763 are pressed by the spring 765 against the shoulder portion. 765 next to the slits 764. Because the closing device 761 is normally covered by the lid 711, there is no danger that the opening 66 will be released unintentionally. In an alternative embodiment, as shown in Figure 9B, the cap 711 is connected to the container 701 via an internal screw thread on a pin 767 extending from the top face 719 and an external screw thread on a neck portion 768 around the dispensing opening 707, the slit 713 is of a design such that a light vertical movement of the lid 714 in relation to the container is possible, while the two screw threads can not be separated from each other and always come together in a sealing way between them. Adjacent to the upper side of the spigot, the flexible hose 717 is connected to the internal space thereof. When the lid 701 has been screwed completely down, as shown on the left side in Figure 9B in dashed lines, the connecting hose 717 is closed by the neck part 768. When the lid 711 is screwed up, up to that the slit 713 collides with the edge 714, as shown in Figure 9B in continuous lines, the connecting hose 717, above the neck part 768, is placed in open communication with the dispensing opening 707 and the beverage It can be distributed. If required, a tear edge may be provided along the free lower edge of the skirt 712, such edge, when the lid 711 is screwed up, tear and act with additional tamper-evident seal means. In the embodiments shown in the drawings, it is schematically shown that the membrane 708 is secured against the interior of the wall 703 of the container. For this purpose, the membrane can for example be glued or fixed by means of a clamping ring or the like. In a mode not shown, the container is integrated with two valves that can be mounted, for example, by means of a clamping connection, screw thread, gluing or welding techniques. Between the two halves, a provision is made in which the membrane can be clamped. For that purpose, a clamping ring can for example be attached to one of the container halves before the two halves of the container are coupled, to which fastening ring the membrane is attached. Such an embodiment has the advantage that the membrane can be easily joined in a positionally fixed manner, while in addition, the membrane remains accessible for inspection, repair and replacement, at least when the container halves are detachably coupled. A container 701 according to the invention can be cleaned and filled in the usual manner. For cleaning, the container can be connected via the connection opening for example to a pressure source, for example a water line, while a washing line can be connected to the distribution opening. The two components can be filled alternately, in such a way that in each case, the opposite compartment is emptied by means of the displacement of the membrane. Thus, the contamination of the container is eliminated and the membrane is washed as well. Damage to the membrane can easily be detected on account of the pressure loss that occurs and the flow together with the pressure medium and the washing medium. Of course, the filling of the storage compartment with drink can be effected via the dispensing opening. Figure 9C shows an alternative embodiment of a container according to the invention, in which the barrel-shaped container 701 is integrated from a container body 702, while on the upper edge of the cylindrical longitudinal wall 703, the shoulder portion 705 is of a roof-like design and fixed on this upper longitudinal edge, for example by a known flanging operation. Between the shoulder portion 705 and the longitudinal wall 703, the upper wall of the membrane 708 is secured at the flanged edge. The membrane 708 can for example be manufactured from a relatively thin metal sheet and extend along the entire inner wall of the container body 702. Such a mode is in particular molded as a barrel to be used only once, although the reuse is also of course possible. For the manufacture of a barrel according to Figure 9C, techniques such as intense stretching or stretched thinning, compression and beading known per se can be applied. Figure 14 shows an alternative embodiment of a container 801 according to the invention, wherein the corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers. The container 801 comprises a closed wall 803 and a bottom 804, with a piston 808 extending inside the wall 803 parallel to the inner face 804, such a piston has its longitudinal wall which is sealingly and still movably connected against the inside of the longitudinal wall 803. This piston 808 separates the lower compartment 809 from the superimposed storage compartment 810. Extending through the opening 806 in the bottom 804 of the container 801 is a screw spindle 830, which is spliced by a first end against the underside of the piston 808, while the second opposite end extends to the outside of the container 801 and is rotatable in the direction of the arrow R by means of elements suitable therefor, for example an electric motor. Provided in the bottom 804 is a nut 831 able to cooperate with the screw spindle 830. After rotation of the screw spindle 830 inside the nut 831, a vertical movement is made in the direction of the arrow P of the piston 808 , as a result of which the compartment 809 is enlarged and the compartment 810 is reduced and vice versa. Through its first end, the screw spindle 830 is connected to the piston in such a way that the screw spindle can rotate about its longitudinal axis in relation to the piston 808, while the piston can not move axially relative to the piston. screw spindle 830. Thus, a direct coupling is created between the movements of the screw spindle 830 and the piston 808. Figure 15 schematically shows a further alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention, particularly suitable for use for example in hotels, restaurants, canteens, etc. having a relatively limited volume per unit time of beverage to be stocked, such a beverage will be cooled. The corresponding parts have comparable reference numbers again, preceded by the number 9. In this embodiment the coupling means 918 of the distributor hose 917 is coupled to a so-called line cooler 918, for example a through-flow heat exchanger 981 which communicates with cooling means 982. On the side remote from the coupling means 918, a connecting line 983 is connected to the cooling means at line 980, such additional connecting line 983 is connected to a taking device 930 for example of a type that is known to the hotel and catering industry. In the manner described above, a pressure source is connected via a pump 919 to the pressure compartment of the container 901. The beverage to be dispensed from the container 901 is passed through the in-line cooler 980 and brought to or maintained at the appropriate temperature. By means of online cooling means 980, the temperature of the beverage, in particular beer, can for example be brought to or maintained at a temperature of between 5 and 9 ° C, in particular at a temperature of about 6-7 ° C, in such a way that even in the case of a container. uncooled and relatively long lines 917 and 983, the beverage can be distributed at an optimum temperature. A strict regulation of the temperature of the beverage in particular, in lines 917 and 983 is of particular importance from a hygienic point of view. If the container 901 is arranged in a cooler at a relatively high temperature, the beverage can nevertheless be distributed directly and at the appropriate temperature by a device according to Figure 15, while after the passage of time when the beverage in the container 901 has been brought to the proper temperature, line cooling means 980 can be turned off or if necessary, kept in use, which is particularly advantageous when distribution lines 917, 983 are * relatively long. Of course, more or different on-line cooling means 980 can be used as well. The on-line cooling means 980 may be of such a design that the beverage to be directly dispensed contacts the parts of the cooling means 980, but may also be of such a design that eg the distribution hose 917 extends through it and an indirect heat exchange takes place. The cooling efficiency of the latter mode will be slightly lower and even in terms of hygiene, advantages are obtained through it. Because the use of a. device according to the invention involves a separation between the beverage to be dispensed, in particular beer, and the pressure medium, it is possible to use, without a complicated control for the pressure in the container and the flow diversity of the beverage during the distribution, the combination of a cooler in which the container is placed and a cooler in line. As long as the pressure in the pressure chamber remains higher than the equilibrium pressure in the beer throughout the temperature range of the beverage in the container (for example between 5 and 30 ° C) and kept constant, the cooler Online 980 can be easily designed in such a way that a constant flow rate of the beverage is obtained regardless of the temperature of the container. Controlling the flow rate by designing the cooling coil of the inline cooler 980 offers the advantage that additional resistors for the beverage in the line or tap (or faucet) can be omitted. Such resistors are difficult to clean and hence form a source of infections for drinking. Because the connection for the beverage to the intake device is a unidirectional connection, harmful bacteria or air can easily be prevented from entering the beverage in the packaging via a hose, unlike conventional connections where a connection is used. Bi-directional, where bacteria and air are pumped directly to the head of the key to the package when the head of the key is connected. As the entire device is cooled, any bacteria that may be present in the line will grow slowly, if at all. As a result, the storage life of the package can be increased for example to 3-6 weeks, while in addition, the intake device needs to be cleaned less frequently, for example 2-4 times per year. Known C02 bottles are no longer necessary for a device according to the invention, although C02 can for example be used as a pressure medium, although this is not preferable. Fig. 16 shows a further alternative embodiment of a device according to the invention, comprising a container 901 which can be received in a receiving part 940 in the form of a box of a pick-up device T, for example as shown in the figure 12. The receiving part 940 is mimicked only schematically. The container 901 comprises a bottom 904, a vertical cylindrical longitudinal wall 903 and a shoulder portion 905 which, in the embodiment shown, is flanged on the longitudinal wall 903 and comprises the dispensing opening 907. In a vertical portion 905A of the shoulder portion 905, a diversity of connecting openings 906 in the circumference, to be connected to the pressure source 919 via a connecting line 916. For this connection, a flexible annular ring 990 is preferably provided in the receiving part 940. The ring 990 has two edges in the form of inwardly extending hands 991, inclined to each other, a chamber 992 is defined between them. The chamber 992 is connected to the connecting line 926. During use the edges 991 above and below the openings of connection 906 are spliced in the vertical portion 905a of the shoulder portion 905, while the shoulders 991 are elastically deformed to obtain an air tight seal against the rim portion. step 905. During use, the advantage gained by this is that by increasing the pressure in chamber 992, edges 991 are pressed firmly against shoulder portion 905a, to obtain an even better seal. Since the connecting holes 906 are located adjacent the upper end of the container 901, the container can have any length as long as it fits within the receiving part 940, without the height of the connecting opening 907 changing thereby. This offers the advantage that in the same device, containers having a relatively small content (for example 1.5 liters) also as containers having a relatively large content (for example 5 liters or more) can be accommodated. In the rest the devices according to the present invention are also particularly suitable for use with containers having a large content (for example 10, 25 or 50 liters) which are particularly suitable for use in hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc. In the embodiment shown in Figure 15 the storage compartment 910 is formed by a relatively flexible bag, in the form of understandable plastic sheet or bottle 908 suspended in or at least bonded adjacent to the dispensing opening 907. When the media Pressure is introduced via the supply line 916 and the connection openings 906, the bag 908 is compressed during use, while displacing the beverage from the storage compartment 910, whereby the pressure space is enlarged. The bag 908 can be connected to the cylindrical longitudinal wall 903 in a variety of sites distributed around its circumference, such that the bag will be compressed substantially in the radial direction, thus ensuring even better that the entire storage compartment 910 will be emptied. Although in the embodiment shown, the beverage container is composed of two parts it can of course also be of one part construction, to obtain for example a container 901 in the form of a bottle or in the form of a barrel, in which the compartment 910 Storage is of a construction in the form of a bag or bottle shape. The positioning of the connecting openings 906 adjacent to the upper end of the container, at least spaced from the bottom 904 in the longitudinal wall 903 or the shoulder portion 905 can of course also be applied to the exemplary embodiments having a membrane 8 which are shown above herein, as long as the connecting openings 706, 906 of course open on the side of the window 708 or the bag 908 that faces the pressure side. In addition, a bag 908 can also be used in embodiments where the connection opening 906 is located at the bottom.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 16, the container 901 may be confined to the receiving part 940 by means of the shoulders 914, in a manner comparable to the embodiment as shown in Fig. 12, while other ways of joining may also to be obtained, for example coupling with the cylindrical wall. Combinations of the embodiments according to the invention are understood to fall within the structure of the invention. It will be appreciated that in a device according to Figure 15, several different containers 701, 801, 901, pressure sources, cooling means and the like can be used in particular as described hereinabove. In a device and assembly according to the invention, the container can be reused by accumulation and filling, while the distribution means can, after use, be completely or partially discarded. This is particularly important from a hygienic point of view. However, it is also possible to reuse the distribution means, after use at least partially, after a complete cleaning thereof. This is advantageous from an environmental point of view. In the embodiment shown in Figure 16, the beverage in the container is completely enclosed by the bag 908. The advantage thus obtained is that the bag can be of a construction substantially impervious to oxygen, in such a way that the wall of the container can be made from a relatively oxygen-permeable plastic, if necessary. "Such an arrangement can be economically advantageous, due to the use of relatively inexpensive material, and it is possible to design the bag in such a way that it is double walled with the at least one connection opening 906 located between the internal and external pockets then present, in the pressure space 911 formed therebetween As a result, during use, the pressure of the pressure medium will be carried substantially by the external bag, such that the wall of the container can be of a relatively thin and flexible design and that it involves a relatively large design freedom of with respect to the shape of the container. Figures 16A-C schematically show 3 possible embodiments of such a double walled thin sheet bag. Figure 16A shows for example a bag 908a of internal metal foil blown surrounded by an outer foil bag 908b. One or both of the two thin sheet bags 908a, b may indeed be of a multilayer construction, depending on the desired barrier properties thereof. The pressure space 911 is formed between the inner bag 908a and the outer bag 908b around the inner bag 908a.

Figure 16B shows an embodiment wherein the bag 908 is formed from 3 layers 908c, 908d and 908e, interconnected to form two compartments 910 and 911. When a pressure medium is fed between the first layer 908c and the second layer 908d , the volume of the pressure space 911 will increase, while the beverage is forced from the storage compartment 910. Indeed, for example, the second layer 908d and the third layer 908e can be part of a tubular sheet profile against the which first layer 908c is sealed. Adjacent to the inner side, the three layers are interconnected and can furthermore be attached to the wall or bottom of the container, as a result of which the bag 908 is included in the container in a positionally fixed manner. In the modality shown in. 16C, the sheet bag 908 is integrated from four layers of sheets 908f-i. For this purpose, for example, two sheet-shaped tube profiles can be arranged one above the other and sealed adjacent to the lower side, while adjacent to the upper side, the wall of the outer sheet layers 908f and 908i are sealed against the outer side of the inner sheet layers 908e and 908h. Such a sheet bag can also be composed of four layers of sealed sheets. Formed between the layers of sheet sheets 908e and 908h is the storage compartment 910 around which the pressure space 911 is enclosed within the sheet layers 908f and 908i. The feeding of the pressure medium to the pressure space 911 will provide compression of the storage compartment 910, while displacing the drink included in it. The bag 908 can again be secured to the bottom and / or the longitudinal wall to prevent movement of the bag relative to the container 901. The sheet layers can again be of a multilayer design, for reasons mentioned above. In particular, the modalities shown in figures 16d and 16c offer the possibility of filling the containers in the form of a bag in a continuous process. For that purpose, a tube profile having a relatively greater length in relation to the length of the bag can be filled and in appropriate places, restricted, sealed and cut loosely to form a bag that is in each case filled with the desired drink. This also easily prevents air from being included in the bag. In effect, other ways of filling are also possible of course. The invention is not in any way limited to the modalities shown in the figures described. Many variations to it are possible.

A beverage container according to the invention can for example be provided with a neck portion that extends slightly inwards, which limits the overall height of the beverage container. In addition, a beverage container can be used that is provided with a filling opening at a distance from the dispensing opening, for example adjacent to the underside of the beverage container. This allows the beverage container to be assembled already before the filling operation, while the tamper-evident membrane can be formed integrally with the beverage container. The wall of the beverage container, deformation zones can be incorporated, for example in the form of a key, annular faces that, during use, provide that the beverage container has a preferred direction, for compression under the influence of the accumulated pressure in the pressure chamber. It can be done so that the beverage container is compressed in a preferred direction. In addition, for example different parts can be integrated, such as the primary and secondary layers or the first coupling part, the connecting part and the second coupling part. Although only a key device for accommodating a beverage container is shown, embodiments wherein two or more beverage containers are accommodated in the same key device, preferably side by side in one or more pressure chambers, are also possible. In that case, the degree to which each beverage container is emptied will be determined during use by the pressure in the or each pressure chamber and the degree to which the beverage is taken from each of the containers. Of course, in addition to or in place of a pressure medium, mechanical pressure means can be used to support at least the pressure of the beverage container or the displacement of a membrane in a membrane barrel. When a non-deformable barrel is used as described, the membrane may be of a bag-shaped design and attached to the beverage container or at least adjacent to the neck portion thereof. The container 1 may have a different shape, for example a polygonal section y. a convex end, while the lid 11, if any, can also have several other shapes. The lid can also be secured to the container in several appropriate ways. The container may be connectable to a pressure source in another way, while the pressure source may be designed in any appropriate manner. The membrane can be of such elastic design, that in a loose condition it extends at a distance from the wall of the container, for example flat. In addition, the membrane can be arranged in any desired position, as long as it separates the pressure chamber from the storage compartment. The connecting means for the pressure source and the connecting means for the distribution means can be arranged in other ways and in different positions, for example both adjacent to the upper side of the container, with a channel that is provided for constant feeding from the pressure medium to the pressure chamber. Such a channel may, for example, be provided in a receiving part as described. In the specification, beer is mentioned as the beverage to be distributed. It will be understood that all kinds of other beverages may be contained in the container as well, such as soft drinks and other alcoholic beverages. Also, different beverages can be provided for example in storage compartments juxtaposed in a container. It is understood that these. and many comparable variations fall within the scope of the invention. It is noted that, in relation to this date, the best known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

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1. CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property: 1. A set or assembly of a take-up device and a container for fluids, in particular beer or non-alcoholic beverage, to be distributed via the device of intake, distribution means that are provided for the fluid, a pressure chamber that is provided in the intake device, in such a pressure chamber, during use, the container extends at least partially, the pressure chamber is enclosed at least partially between the container and the intake device, pressure means provided to feed a pressure medium into the pressure chamber to compress, via the distribution means, the container fluid without the pressure medium being placed in contact with the fluid, characterized in that, during use, the pressure space is defined at least partially and closed to the ambient environment. a closure part of the container, at a distance from the distribution opening of the container and the distribution opening of the container is located outside the pressure chamber.
2. 2. Assembly or assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the part of the closure comprises a part in the form of a collar and extends around the container at a distance from the filling and / or distribution opening, the part in the shape of The collar can be received sealingly in the intake device.
3. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the container is bottle-shaped or barrel-shaped, comprising a shoulder portion in which at least the dispensing opening is included, the part of closure extends adjacent the longitudinal edge of the shoulder portion, such an edge is remote from the dispensing opening.
4. 4. Assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure part is fixedly attached to the container and is in particular manufactured integrally therewith.
5. An assembly according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that the closure part is accommodated in an adjustment part that can be mounted on at least about a part of the container surrounding the dispensing opening, in particularly a neck part thereof.
6. 6. An assembly according to any of claims 1-4, characterized in that the container is substantially indeformable by the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber during use, wherein the pressure chamber is at least partially accommodated in the container and wherein within the container at least part of which is deformable by the accumulated pressure, separates a storage compartment for the fluid to be distributed from the pressure chamber.
7. 7. An assembly in accordance with the claim 6, characterized in that the deformable part is membrane-shaped.
8. 8. Assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the deformable part is bag-shaped or bottle-shaped, at least one collar portion of the deformable part is connected to the container, preferably at or adjacent to the container. distribution opening.
9. An assembly according to any of claims 6-8, characterized in that on the external side of the container, at least one through opening for a pressurized fluid is provided, the through opening connects the pressure chamber in the container with the environment.
10. An assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one through opening is located adjacent to the upper end of the container, at least spaced from the bottom thereof.
11. 11. An assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that when the distribution means are opened, the container is deformable, preferably substantially completely compressible, at least the pressure accumulated during use in the pressure chamber, at least the The closing part and preferably the adjustment part are thus non-deformable due to the accumulated pressure that the sealing action of the same is maintained.
12. 12. A mounting in accordance with the claim 11, characterized in that the container within the adjusted part is deformable.
13. An assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container is thin-walled, self-supporting and made from plastic, in particular a thermoplastic polymer, more in particular polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), preferably a combination of polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
14. An assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container comprises tubular distribution means which are in communication or can be brought into communication with the dispensing opening and which are attached in a relatively fixed manner to the container and during the use, prevent contact between the fluid to be distributed and the additional distribution means.
15. 15. Assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that the tubular distribution means are at least partially flexible, in the form of a hose, in such a way that they can be snapped shut in a relatively easy manner.
16. 16. An assembly according to claim 14 or claim 15, characterized in that at least the free end of the tubular dispensing means, during use, extends to the exterior of the distributing device, the distribution means are included so less partially in a clamping mechanism by which the passage in the dispensing means can be released or closed as desired, the pick-up device is designed in such a way that, after use, the dispensing means can be removed from the mechanism of clamping and unloaded together with the container.
17. 17. An assembly according to any of claims 14-16, characterized in that the tubular distribution means comprise coupling means by means of which at least the free end thereof can be moved at a distance from the dispensing opening.
18. 18. An assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in full condition, before use, the container comprises tamper-evident seal means in or adjacent to the dispensing opening, means for perforating the seal means are provided. inviolable during or after the creation of an excess pressure in the pressure chamber, the perforation means bring thereby the interior space of the container in communication with a distribution channel for the fluid.
19. 19. An assembly in accordance with the claim 18 and any of claims 14-17, characterized in that the tubular distribution means comprise at least the perforation means and the distribution channel.
20. 20. An assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container inside the intake device is surrounded, at some distance from it, by a wall of the pressure chamber, the closure part, when the pressure chamber it is without pressure, is slightly clear of the closing means cooperating with it, provided in the key device, while the closing part, during the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber, is moved against the means cooperating closure of the intake device for the additional closure of the pressure chamber.
21. 21. An assembly according to claim 20 and any of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that during the movement of the container against the cooperating closing means, the perforation means are forced through the tamper-evident seal means.
22. 22. Assembly according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pick-up device comprises a first part in the form of a barrel having a cover part mounted preferably rotatably on it., the container is positioned approximately vertically to the first part to form the pressure chamber, the cover part can be closed on the container and pressure protection means are provided to prevent the covered part from being opened while the pressure in the pressure chamber is higher than approximately the ambient pressure and that the container remains closed to the environment until the pressure in the surrounding pressure chamber and / or in the container is increased for the first time at a higher pressure than the pressure. environmental pressure
23. 23. A method for supplying beverage, in particular a carbonated beverage such as beer or carbonated soft drinks, characterized in that: the beverage in a closed container is placed in a box-like portion of a pick-up device, the container is provided with a dispensing opening and a closing part surrounding the dispensing opening at a distance therefrom and which is seated in a sealing manner against the box-shaped part to form a pressure chamber, at least between the container, the inner wall of the box-shaped part and the closing part, a free end of tubular distribution means at least partially relatively flexible, attached to the container adjacent to the dispensing opening, is moved to an external position of the container. distribution device, after which a part of the cover is closed on the container and secured, the part of the tubular distribution means which e extend to the exterior of the intake device is placed in a clamping device, by which the passage in the distribution means can be opened and closed as desired, the pressure in the pressure chamber is increased by means of pressure, then of which, the interior of the container is brought into a free communication with the environment, at least by means of the holding device, at least part of the beverage is discharged through the tubular distribution means to the environment at reduce at least the part that contains the drink from the container under the influence of pressure buildup.
24. 24. A method in accordance with the claim 23, characterized in that during or before the interior of the container is placed in open communication with the environment, the tamper-evident seal means that antiseptically seal is perforated by the perforation means, preferably by means of perforation on the distribution means. tubular and under the influence of pressure buildup in the pressure chamber.
25. 25. A method in accordance with the claim 24, characterized in that during the accumulation of pressure in the chamber, the container is moved in relation to the perforation means, in such a way that the perforation means are forced through the tamper-evident seal means.
26. 26. A method according to any of claims 23-25, characterized in that as the container, a compressible container is used, the closure part is provided on an adjustment part that is relatively rigid compared to the container, the container , during the accumulation of pressure in the pressure chamber, it is compressed in the adjustment part as it distributes the beverage.
27. 27. A method according to any of claims 23-25, characterized in that as the container a relatively rigid container is used, comprising a storage compartment and at least a portion of the pressure chamber, separated by means of flexible membrane, wherein, upon increasing the pressure in the pressure chamber, the membrane means are forced at least partially in the direction of the dispensing opening, while displacing the beverage from the decreasing storage compartment.
28. 28. A container for use in an assembly according to any of claims 1-22 or a method according to any of claims 23-27, characterized in that, the container is bottle-shaped or barrel-shaped, which comprises a shoulder portion in which at least the dispensing opening is included, the closure part extends adjacent the longitudinal edge of the shoulder portion, such an edge is remote from the dispensing opening, whereby the part of The closure is fixedly attached to the container and is in particular manufactured integrally therewith.
29. 29. A container according to claim 28, characterized in that the container is manufactured from synthetic material, in particular polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and preferably a combination of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN). , the container is designed to store beer, in particular bitter beer, which has a C02 content of not more than 3g / Kg, in particular more than 4.5 g / Kg, the container has a content of two liters or more preferably a content of at least four liters.
30. A container according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that deformation zones are provided on the wall of the container to cause at least a portion of the controller to be compressed in a preferred direction under the influence of external pressure, in at least one radial direction, preferably in the axial direction and / or in the radial direction.
31. 31. A container of. according to claim 28, characterized in that the container has a wall that, during use, can not be deformed substantially, while within the container a storage compartment in the form of a bag or bottle shape is accommodated which is compressible and is secured at least in or adjacent to the dispensing opening of the container, at least the wall of the storage compartment is substantially impermeable to oxygen.
32. 32. A pick-up device for use in an assembly according to any of claims 1-22 or a method according to any of claims 23-27, characterized in that the pick-up device comprises a pressure chamber in which, during use, a container extends at least partially, such that the pressure chamber is at least partially enclosed between the container and the intake device, whereby the pressure space is defined at least partially and closed to the environment by a closing part of the container, at a distance from the distribution opening of the container and the distribution opening of the container is located outside the pressure chamber.
33. 33. The use of a container according to any of claims 28-31 and / or a pick-up device according to claim 28 in an assembly according to any of the claims 1-22 or a method of compliance with any of claims 23-27.
34. 34. An adjustment part for use in an assembly according to any of claims 5-22, a method according to any of claims 23-27, in a container in accordance with any of claims 28 -31 or in a pick-up device according to claim 32, characterized in that the adjustment part is provided with means in such a way that it can be mounted on, at least about a part of the container in accordance with the claim 28 surrounding the dispensing opening, in particular a portion of the neck of the "container
35. 35. A mounting for storing and distributing beer and others, in accordance The device according to any one of claims 1-22, characterized in that it comprises a container for the relevant beverage and distribution means for the beverage, the container comprises separation means separating a storage compartment in the container of a pressure chamber, the means distribution can be connected to the storage compartment and a pressure source can be connected to the pressure chamber, the arrangement is such that, during use, a pressure medium can be. introduced into the pressure chamber by means of the pressure sources, in such a way that, when the distribution means are opened, the beverage is driven from the storage compartment with at least a partial displacement of the separation and reduction means of the container. storage compartment.
36. 36. An assembly in accordance with the claim 35, characterized in that the pressure source and the intake means for connection to the distribution means form a pick-up device, the pick-up device comprises receiving means for at least partially comprising the container, the container is provided with at least one opening at a distance from the underside thereof, preferably in a side wall, to which at least one opening, the pressure source is connectable, the arrangement is such that during use, there is a communication open between the pressure source and the pressure space in the container.
37. 37. An assembly according to claim 35 or claim 36, characterized in that the storage compartment is enclosed by a relatively flexible bag mounted on, at least adjacent to the dispensing opening of the container, the at least one storage space. pressure is enclosed between the wall the container and the bag.
38. 38. An assembly according to any of claims 35-37, characterized in that the container comprises a lid that is fixedly attached to the other part of the container, at least a portion of the distribution means are covered by the lid , the lid has at least one opening that is closed by a cover part, inviolable seal means that are provided for the cover part in relation to the lid, the arrangement is such that the distribution means covered by the lid can be reached from the outside of the container only after the breaking of the tamper-proof seal means.
39. 39. An assembly according to claim 38, characterized in that the tamper-evident seal means comprises a plurality of elements connecting the cover part to the lid.
40. 40. An assembly according to any of claims 35-39, characterized in that the distribution means comprise a part of at least partially flexible tube that is connectable to the intake means and can not be disconnected from the container.
41. 41. An assembly according to any of claims 35-40, characterized in that on or adjacent to the dispensing means, cooling means are included for cooling the beverage during distribution thereof.
42. 42. An assembly according to any of claims 35-41, characterized in that the coupling means are provided on the distribution means, the coupling means comprise at least one face which, during use, is flexible on the outside and on which information is provided, in particular information concerning the brand and / or contents of the container.
43. 43. A container for use in an assembly according to any of claims 35-42. ASSEMBLY FOR STORING AND DISTRIBUTING BEER AND OTHER CARBONATED BEVERAGES SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A set or assembly of an intake device and a container for fluids, in particular beer or non-alcoholic beverage, to be distributed via the intake device is provided, means of distribution for the fluid, a pressure chamber is provided in the intake device, in such a pressure chamber, during use, the container is at least partially extended, pressure means are provided for feeding a pressure medium to the pressure chamber for compressing, by the distribution means, the container fluid without the pressure medium coming into contact with the fluid, the pressure space during use is at least partially defined and closed to the environment in a part of the closure of the container, at a distance from the distribution opening of the container and the distribution opening of the container is limestone outside the pressure chamber.