MXPA97004622A - Portable dosing for bebi - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lightweight and inexpensive portable beverage dispenser that uses standard two liter bottles for premixed beverages. The bottles are connected to a cover with two inlets and then connected in series with CO2 supplied through the inlet port of the first bottle and a hose and dosing valve connected to the outlet port of the last bottle. The bottles, hoses and CO2 cylinder are contained in an insulated, light package, provided with a harness for the man

Description

PORTABLE DRIVER FOR BEVERAGES BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a dispenser for beverages in a preferred embodiment for a portable dosifioador for mixtures prepared in advance. Portable dosers for premixed beverages are well known. These are common at large sporting events and are useful at any time when the consumer can not go to a stationary beverage store. However, today's portable dispensers are relatively expensive units built around special stainless steel tanks that contain the pre-mixed product. These are used with special filling equipment installed near the portable dosing site. Compendium of the invention A lightweight, less expensive and portable backpack dispenser that uses standard two liter bottles to contain the premixed product. The dispenser includes a package, a harness, a C02 cylinder and a plurality of caps with two inlets connected to the hoses. The short hoses for the drink connect the bottles in series, being connected from one outlet of the lid to the entrance of the next lid. The cylinder of CO? it is connected to the inlet port of the lid of the first bottle and the dosing hose of the drink is connected to the exit port of the lid of the last bottle (in the series of bottles). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be understood more fully from the following detailed description when read together with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same elements, and wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the exterior of the preferred portable dispenser of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the exterior of another embodiment of the portable dispenser of this invention; The figure is a partially exploded perspective view of the dispenser of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a diagrammatic view showing the connection circuit of the dosing fluid of this invention; Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view through the bottle cap with two inlets of this invention. Figure b is a diagrammatic view of another embodiment of the gas pressurizing means of this invention; and Figure "I is a diagrammatic view of yet another embodiment of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Now in relation to the drawings, Figure 1 shows b a portable dispenser 10 according to the preferred embodiment of this invention. The dosing device 10 includes a lightweight, flexible, insulated package 12 having an access panel in the form of a zippered lid 14, a fixating harness Ib which preferably comprises a portable structure 16 and the belts Ib, a vessel carrier 20 for the vessels 21 and an adiia 22 dose mantle extending through an orifice "12 in the package 12 and having a metering valve 24. Figures 2 and 3 show an alternative package 26 Ib which is relatively rigid , made with plastic, which has a removable lid 2b and contains a compartment 30. The preferred package 12 has a similar compartment 30. A plurality (preferably 5) of cold bottles, standard 31 (preferably two liters) of the product 20 pre-mixed are connected in series as shown in Figure 4 and are placed inside the compartment 30 together with a gas pressurizing means, which is preferably a cylinder of C02 32 as shown in FIG. Figure 3. With reference to Figure 4, the back pack type 10 2b includes the CO: cylinder, 32, a pressure regulator 34, a plurality of covers with two inlets 36, the dosing hose 22, a CO line. ? 3 ?, a plurality of hoses for the beverage 40, and a plurality of submerged tubes 42. The pressure regulator 34 can be any standard pressure regulator and includes a pressure gauge 33, a stop valve 3b and an automatic valve for releasing the pressure 37. A check valve 39 is located on the line of C07 38 to prevent the return of the flow to the cylinder of C02. The covers with two inlets 36 are preferably identical and, as shown in Figure 5, include a lower part which engages the bottle 34 with internal threads 46 which coincide with the standard external threads of a bottle 47. The lids 36 they also have a hose coupling upper portion 4u which includes an inlet port 50 and an outlet port 52. The inlet port bü preferably has a coupling that is rapidly disconnected 54 to be connected to a beverage hose 40. The outlet port 52 preferably has a tubular fitting 56 sealingly connected therein and having an outer distal end ti of the cap 36 with a barbed hose fitting 60 and a proximal end 62 for receiving a replaceable submersible tube 42. in this.

The fitting 52 can be rotated in the outlet port 52 and sealed thereon by a 0-ring 64. The inlet port bO forms an angle to cause the entering beverage to flow down the outer side of the submersible tube to reduce the formation of foam. By having the slightly curved submersible tube 52 and the rotating fixture, the distal end of the submerged tube can move toward the lower point in the bottle. The quick disconnect coupling 54 connects an accessory that connects the hose bb. Any known type of standard coupling can be used for quick disconnection. By virtue of this quick-disconnect attachment, the individual empty bottles 31 can be quickly and individually removed from the compartment 30 by unscrewing them from the two-inlet lid 26. The filled bottles can then be connected to the lid 36 to be connected to the compartment 30 and reconnecting to the hose 40. When a bottle 31 is removed from the "compartment, the short hose 40 comes out with it, being permanently connected to the outlet port of the lid 36. A ring-0 70 seals the bottle 31 to the lid. 36. One or more (preferably 4) air outlet holes 72 extend through the lower portion 34 of the lid 36 to vent any gas under pressure in the bottle 31, when the lid is unscrewed, to release all the pressure before the threads are uncoupled. During operation, 5 cold bottles 31 are removed from a refrigeration compartment, their standard covers are removed (not shown), and the bottles are connected to the covers with two inlets 36 and are placed in compartment 30. The line of CO? 38 is connected to the inlet opening of the lid 36 of the first bottle and the individual hoses 40 are connected to the inlet ports of the caps of the different bottles, in this way the bottles are connected in series. The dosing hose 22 extends through a hole in the package, which can hold the valve 24. The line of C02 38 then opens with the rotation of the knob 3b in the regulator 34 to establish the desired predetermined pressure of about 20 psig and then the lid 14 is closed. Now the beverage can be dosed by pressing back the lever actuated with the finger 66 of the metering valve 24. The portion of the dosing hose 22 which is outside the package 12 is preferably contained in an insulating sleeve 6b. EJ doser 10 is preferably used as a backpack type doser, but can be used, for example, on a bicycle or cart. Figure 6 shows another modal i. ad of the present invention, wherein the gas control means connected to the gas line 3b is an air pump that operates manually ÜO. The bü pump can alternatively be operated with batteries. Figure 7 shows still another embodiment wherein the pressurizing medium of the gas connected to the gas line 3b is the pump bO of Figure 6, instead of a pressurizable air tank b2, which has a pressure regulator and the manometer b4 . The pump can be installed in the package or kept separate from it. Although in the foregoing the preferred embodiment of this invention has been described in detail, it should be understood that variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood that another number of bottles other than 5 and other sizes different than 2 liters may be used. It is not essential that one of the two ports of the cover 36 can be disconnected quickly, it can be permanent. It is not necessary that the lid holder be connected to the package. The harness does not have to be a shoulder harness, it can be attached to the waist or to a bicycle. 2 series of bottles of different product can be used. The outlet port does not need to have a rotating tube in it. Pressure vents can be provided in the hoses or the lid instead of being an automatic part of the lid 36. If desired, the 2 accessories of the lid can be accessories for quick disconnection.

Claims (4)

1. A portable dispensing package for beverages for use with standard bottles of premixed product, comprising: (a) an insulated package having an internal compartment and an access panel to provide access to the compartment; (b) a gas pressurizing medium and a gas line located in the compartment; (C) a plurality of bottle caps with 2 inlets connected in series by a plurality of beverage hoses, each of the covers includes: (i) a lower coupling portion for the bottle having an internal thread for attachment to the bottle; the external threads of a standard bottle of the ready-mixed product; (ii) a port of entry in an upper portion of the cover for coupling to the hose, and a hose fitting connected to this inlet port; (ii) an outlet port in the upper portion of the lid separated from the inlet port, a hose fitting connected at the end of the outlet port and a submersible tube fitting connected at the proximal ends of the outlet port, (d) a submersible tube connected to each of the accessories of the submersible tube; (e) beverage hoses that are connected to the caps in series, being connected between an outlet port of an upstream lid and an inlet port of the next downstream lid; (f) the gas line connected in the gas pressurizing medium and the first lid in the series of caps, (g) a hole in the dosing hose in the package; (h) a dosing hose connected to the outlet port of the last cap in the series of caps and extending through the hole of the hose in the package and exits outwardly from the package; and (i) a metering valve that operates manually at the dike end of the ioniser hose to dose the beverage therefrom. The dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein the inlet port extends at an angle relative to the outlet port and directs the liquid that enters directly to the outer side of the submersible tube to reduce foaming. The dispenser, according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the hose fittings of the lid is an accessory that is disconnected quickly. . The dispenser according to claim 3, wherein the cap includes at least one vent hole completely through it at the location of the internal threads to release the gas pressure of a bottle during unscrewing of the cap from East. . The dispenser, according to claim 4, includes a tubular fitting connected sealingly in the outlet port and having an outer distal end in the cap with the hose fitting therein, and having a proximal end with the submersible tube that fits in this one. 6. The doser according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing medium of the gas is a cylinder of C02 and the regulator. The dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing means of the gas is an air pump. you. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing means of the gas includes an air tank and the pressure gauge connected to the pump 9. The doser, according to claim 1, includes a harness system connected to the package for fix the package. The dispenser, according to claim 9, wherein the harness system includes a portable structure for the back to fit the packet in a person. 11. The dispenser, according to claim 1, includes a plurality of standard bottles for premixed beverages connected to each of the caps. 1

2. The dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein the hose fitting at the inlet port of the lid is an accessory that is rapidly disconnected. 1

3. The dispenser, according to claim 1, includes a tubular accessory connected in a sealed manner in the outlet port and having a distal end external to the cover with the hose that fits therein and has a proximal end with the submersible tube that is adapt in this one. The dispenser, according to claim 13, wherein the tubing accessory is installed rotatably in the outlet port. Ib.The doser, according to claim 1, wherein the cap includes at least one vent hole completely through it in place of the internal threads to release the gas pressure of a bottle during the unscrewing of the lid from this one. 16. A method for dispensing premixed beverages consisting of the steps of: (a) connecting a plurality of standard cold bottles, with premixed beverage, in series by removing their lids, attaching a lid with two inlets with it and the union of a short hose between the exit port of b a bottle and the port of entry of the next bottle; (b) the supply through the port of entry of the first bottle cap with gas under pressure; (c) the connection of the outlet port of the last bottle cap 0 with a dosing hose that has a dosi-filled valve at the far end! this; and (d) the placement of all the bottles and a gas pressurizing medium in an isolated, portable package. 17. The method, according to claim 16, b includes providing the package with a portable structure for the back and attaching this package to a person.