US1192245A - Cooling apparatus. - Google Patents

Description

H. R. TURNER.

COOLING APPARATUS.

APPucATxoN FILED MAY 15. 1914.

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ATENT l'I HARRY ROSS TURNER, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

COOLING APPARATUS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 25, 1916.

Application iled May 15, 1914. Serial No. 838,630.

To all whom t may concern.' y

Be it known that LHARRY Ross TURNER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cooling Apparatus, of which the following is a specification. y

My invention relates to improvements in cooling apparatus, and refers particularly to an apparatus for cooling beer or other beverages, and an object of the invention is the provision of an apparatus which will be absolutely clean, healthy and sanitary under all conditions.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an apparatus of the character and for the purpose stated, which will be small and compact in size, but which will have a very large cooling area or surface, which can be readily taken apart for purpose of cleaning or repair, and which can be quickly assembled or put together.

Another' object of my invention is the provision of a cooling apparatus of the character set forth, which in addition to possessing the features named, will comprise very .few parts, thus insuring an apparatus of simple and inexpensive construction, which will be practical and eflicient in every par-A ticular.

lith these objects in view the invention broadly stated consists in an apparatus composed entirely of glazed porcelain or other suitable material, comprising a main 'section or body having cooling passages` caps clamped upon said body and forming a continuation of said passages and means for connecting the caps to supply Vor discharge. the liquid.

The invention further consists of a cooling apparatus embodying novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts for service substantially as shown, described and particularly defined by the claims.

In order that the construction in detail and the operation of my apparatus may be clearly understood, and its many advantages fully appreciated, I invite attention to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1, represents a side elevation of a cooling apparatus constructed in accordance with and embodying my invention. Fig. 2, represents a vertical central longitudinal sectional view of the complete apparatus. Fig. 3, represents an end view of one of the c ap members or heads of my apparatus. Fig'. 4f, represents an end view of the circulating ring or main portion of the apparatus.

Referringby numeral to the drawings in which similar characters of reference denote corresponding parts in all of the views of the drawingsz-The numeral 1 designates the main portion of my apparatus, 'which is made of glazed porcelain or other suitable material, being provided with a series of longitudinal channels or tubes which form circulating passages, the structure providing a cylinder in the form of a ring with the series of circulating passages. These circulating passages are arranged around the ring in pairs, and'at their ends communicate with the sockets or seats 3 in the caps or heads 4, such sockets or seats forming the communication for the series of passages of the ring. The caps are also made of glazed porcelain or like material, and are formed with the innerannular flanges 5, which fit snuglyr around the ring and between the meeting portions of the caps and walls of the passages in the ring are placed packings or gaskets 6, making a water tight connection between the ring and caps. The ring is further provided with an entrance or inlet opening 7, communicating with a similar opening 7', of one cap and with an outlet opening 8 communicating with a similar outlet opening 8 of the other cap.

From this construction it will be observed that the liquid enters the inlet. pipe 9, passing through the series of passages provided in the caps and rings and passes through the entire series of passages and is discharged through the outlet pipe 10, the inlet pipe when used for beer being connected with the keg and the outlet pipe being connected with suitable connections, each tube for the purpose of making a water tight coupling being provided with screw threads 11. For the purpose of connecting the caps and rings and retaining them in water tight connection I employ a pair of yoke-shaped members 12, each of which is provided with lugs 13, which t in seats 14, in the caps and are thus retained from lateral movement in said caps, and to secure said members I provide the rod 15 which has at one end the head 16, said rod passing through the members and at its other end being threaded at 17, to receive the clamping winged nut 18, the

of the caps With the ring. The yoke-shaped members are further provided with shoulders V 19, which when in position bear upon the flange 20 ofthe inlet and outlet connection, and serve to retain said connections in proper relation and position in the caps and With reference to the ring.

VIn use it Will be understood that the entire apparatus is covered With ice and is connected With the supply receptacle andvvith the service pipe, and it is evident that the liquid passes from the supply receptacle throughout the entire circulating surface of the apparatus and is brought back and dis* charged through the outlet, being subjected to the entirey circulating surface of the ring and caps and thus being supplied in cold or refrigerated condition.

It will be apparent that the main portion of the apparatus is constructed of glazed porcelain or suitable material and thus no metal surfaces are brought into Contact With the liquid which insures a clean, healthy and sanitary condition of the apparatus, and the supply of the liquid in a clean and sanitary condition. Also, the construction of the apparatus of material such as described permitsV the easy cleaning of the apparatus, and insures its being free from contaminating the liquid which passes through it.

It is evident that the apparatus is simple, inexpensive, and durable in construction, is clean and sanitary and from every point of View will prove entirely practical and eliiv cient.

It Will be understood Vthat my apparatus is capable of use in cooling beer, soda Water, or other liquids, and can be used to advantage in railroad stations, department stores, factories and restaurants for cooling drinking Water, the apparatus being capable of saving a greater amount of ice when used in this manner.

I claim 1 l. A cooling apparatus of the character described, made of glazed porcelain, consisting of a ring provided with circulating pasring provided With a series of longitudinal circulating passages, caps fitting upon the ends of said ring andhaving sockets form-k ing a continuation of said passages, an inlet pipe mounted iny one of the caps and an outlet pipe mounted in the otherl cap and communicating With the said circulating passages, a pair of yoke-shaped vclamping members having lugs engaging said caps to retain said clamping members, and a rod pass ing through said members and having means ior clamping said members in position upon said caps.

In testimony whereof I aHiX my signature in presence of tivo Witnesses. v

HARRY' ROSS TURNER. f Witnesses:

L. A. HUMBERT, WILL S. TURNER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Iatents- Washington, C.

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