WO1995015915A1 - Dispositif d'actionnement d'un clapet de distribution - Google Patents

Dispositif d'actionnement d'un clapet de distribution Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO1995015915A1
WO1995015915A1 PCT/AU1994/000761 AU9400761W WO9515915A1 WO 1995015915 A1 WO1995015915 A1 WO 1995015915A1 AU 9400761 W AU9400761 W AU 9400761W WO 9515915 A1 WO9515915 A1 WO 9515915A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
valve
actuator
actuating
engage
lever
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/AU1994/000761
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
William John Mcdonald
Original Assignee
Reeve Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from AUPM2876A external-priority patent/AUPM287693A0/en
Priority claimed from AUPM3101A external-priority patent/AUPM310193A0/en
Priority claimed from AUPM6867A external-priority patent/AUPM686794A0/en
Application filed by Reeve Holdings Pty. Ltd. filed Critical Reeve Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Priority to AU12171/95A priority Critical patent/AU679819B2/en
Publication of WO1995015915A1 publication Critical patent/WO1995015915A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D3/00—Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D3/04—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer
    • B67D3/042—Liquid-dispensing taps or cocks adapted to seal and open tapping holes of casks, e.g. for beer operated by deforming a membrane-like closing element

Definitions

  • This invention relates to actuators for dispensing valves of the type used in wine casks and other "bag-in-box” packages, particularly for valves of the so- called Fattori type, although the invention is also applicable to "push-button" valves less widely used in wine casks, and bag-in-box packaging.
  • the invention provides an actuator for a dispensing valve of the Fattori-type having a body and a valve member carried by the body, said valve member having an operating member, said actuator comprising a valve body engaging portion including supporting means configured to operatively support actuating means having an inwardly directed actuating member positioned to engage said operating portion of said valve to cause opening of said valve on movement of said actuating means in a predetermined direction.
  • the actuating means comprises an actuating lever pivotally mounted on said support means, said actuating member comprising an inwardly directed portion of said actuating lever for engaging said operating portion of the valve in use, said lever being configured such that pivotal movement of said lever in said predetermined direction causes said actuating means to engage the operating portion of the valve to actuate the valve.
  • said actuating member is rotatably mounted with respect to said valve body engaging portion and includes inwardly directed camming means positioned to engage said operating portion of said valve when said actuating member is rotated in said predetermined direction to cause opening of the valve.
  • the valve body engaging portion is preferably formed with a shaped opening having a portion which is configured to engage a locating groove formed in the body of the Fattori valve in a manner which restrains the valve with respect to the container or cask.
  • the valve body engaging portion preferably comprises a generally planar element configured to rest against the side panel of the carton or cask surrounding the valve.
  • a pair of spaced lever supporting flanges extend from the valve engaging portion and are formed to receive pivot means attached to or formed on the actuating lever.
  • the lever has an actuating portion extending in one direction from the pivot and a valve engaging portion extending in the opposite direction from the pivot, preferably in the form of a rearwardly directed nose terminating in a narrow edge positioned and configured to engage the operating portion or rib of the Fattori closure.
  • a support member extends outwardly from the valve body engaging portion and rotatably supports a sleeve portion of the actuating means which further comprises an end wall closing the sleeve at one end and supporting a camming pin extending inwardly from the end wall and positioned to engage the operating portion of the valve in use.
  • the support member may be configured to directly engage the valve body, although the use of the valve body engaging portion described further below has the advantage of providing a means for restraining the package on which the valve is mounted during operation of the actuator to open the dispensing valve.
  • the actuator is fitted to valve of a wine cask by moving the actuating means to the "off" position, and placing the valve engaging portion over the valve so that it engages the locating groove in the valve body. The actuator will then remain in the fitted position on the valve by frictional engagement between the valve engaging portion and the groove. Actuation is achieved by the operator manipulating the actuating means, either by pivoting the lever or rotating the actuating means on the support member, until the valve is opened.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded front perspective view of an actuator embodying the invention also showing a valve of the Fattori-type;
  • Figure 2 is a front elevation showing the actuator mounted on a dispensing valve of the Fattori type.
  • Figure 3 is a sectional side elevation of the actuator taken along the line 3-3 in Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a sectional side elevation of an actuator according to a second embodiment
  • Figure 5 is a sectional end elevation taken along the line 5-5 in Figure 4.
  • the actuator 1 embodying the invention is designed for use with a Fattori-type valve of the type commonly used in wine casks, and which has a locating groove G in the body of the valve V.
  • the actuator 1 comprises a valve groove engaging portion 2 including a generally planar member 3 having a shaped aperture 4 which includes a narrow upper portion 5 which is shaped and dimensioned to engage the groove G in the Fattori-type valve V.
  • the valve engaging portion 2 has a pair of outwardly extending flanges or side walls 7, 8 to which an actuating lever 9 is pivotally mounted.
  • the lever 9 has an actuating portion 11 extending upwardly from the pivot, and a valve engaging portion 12 extending downwardly from the pivot and terminating in an inwardly directed nose 13 which is positioned and configured to engage under the actuating portion or rib R of the valve V.
  • the lever 9 has a pair of laterally extending pivot elements 14, 15, which engage bearing openings 16 in the side walls 7, 8.
  • the pivot elements 14, 15 are engaged in the bearing openings 16 by resiliently spreading the side walls 7, 8.
  • One of the pivot elements 14, 15 preferably incorporates a mechanical stop portion 17 which is adapted to engage a stop 18 formed on at least one side wall
  • the lever 9 can also be formed with a rearwardly extending valve actuator pin 19, as shown in broken outline in Figures 1 and 3, by means of which a push ⁇ button valve (not shown) can be actuated by inverting the lever 9 in the bearings 16 and pivoting the lever 9 so that the pin 19 engages the top of the push-button valve.
  • a push ⁇ button valve (not shown) can be actuated by inverting the lever 9 in the bearings 16 and pivoting the lever 9 so that the pin 19 engages the top of the push-button valve.
  • corresponding ribs or other raised projections may be formed on the lever 9 and on the side walls 7, 8, to facilitate holding of the lever in any actuated position.
  • a second embodiment of the invention comprises a valve groove engaging portion 20 similar in configuration to the portion 2 of the previous embodiment and having an outwardly extending semi-cylindrical support member 21 which surrounds the valve (not shown) and is engaged by a cylindrical sleeve portion 22 of a rotary actuator 23 having an end closure 24 closing the sleeve portion 22 and carrying an inwardly directed camming pin 25 positioned to engage the actuating rib R of the Fattori-type valve V shown in broken outline in Figure 5, when the actuator is rotated in a clockwise direction.
  • the support member 21 is formed with a radially extending locating rib 26 which engages a corresponding locating groove 27 formed in the sleeve portion 22 adjacent the end closure 24.
  • the actuator is molded from a suitable plastics material which allows the support member 21 and the sleeve portion 22 to be resiliently manipulated to engage the radial rib 26 in the groove 27.
  • the sleeve portion 22 is formed with a dispensing opening 28 which is positioned under the outlet of the valve V when the actuator 23 is rotated from the "off" position to the operative position to allow liquid to be dispensed from the valve through the dispensing opening 28.
  • the actuator is turned anticlockwise from the position shown in Figure 5 to the "off” position, the valve V is fully enclosed by the support member 21 and the actuator sleeve portion 22 to protect it against contamination.
  • valve groove engaging portion 20 may be shortened in depth so as to simply engage the valve groove to positively locate the support member with respect to the valve V although the configuration shown in Figure 5 has the advantage of providing the package restraining feature of the previous embodiment.
  • the first embodiment described above can have the alternative pivot arrangements described in the above documents or the actuator can be fitted with a drip tray which is positioned below the valve when the cask is not in use.
  • the construction of the actuator and the drip tray may be such as to substantially completely enclose the valve for hygienic purposes where dispensing from the cask is required in hotels, restaurants and the like, cr for safety reasons when dispensing chemicals or poisons.
  • valve groove engaging portion can extend outwardly from the valve engaging portion to tilt the valve body outwardly and downwardly from the surface of the container so that the discharge outlet of the valve is more positively directed towards a receptacle which is held under the valve during the dispensing operation.
  • the actuator embodying the invention is easily fitted to a wine cask, or any other container having a Fattori- type valve to enable the valve to be actuated by means of one finger in a more controlled manner than by manual actuation of the rib R in the usual manner.
  • the use of the actuator is convenient for all users of casks, and particularly for those who have limited manual dexterity or some form of infirmness.
  • the actuator is furthermore useful in situations in which wine or other liquids are regularly being dispensed from a cask, for example in a hotel or during a party.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'actionnement (1) pour un clapet de distribution (V) du type Fattori comportant un corps, dans lequel est ménagée une rainure de positionnement (G), et un organe formant clapet supporté par le corps et ayant un organe de fonctionnement (R). Le dispositif d'actionnement (1) comprend un élément plan (3) comportant une ouverture (4) de forme spécifique dont une partie (5) est configurée pour se mettre en prise avec la rainure de positionnement (G) dans le corps du clapet (V) pour maintenir ce dernier en position par rapport au conteneur dans lequel il est fixé. Ce dispositif comprend également des supports (7, 8, 21) configurés pour supporter, en vue de son pivotement, un levier d'actionnement (9) ou supporter, en vue de sa rotation, un dispositif d'actionnement (23) comportant un organe (12, 25) dirigé vers l'intérieur et positionné pour se mettre en prise avec la partie de fonctionnement R du clapet V et provoquer l'ouverture de ce dernier lors du mouvement du levier d'actionnement (9, 3) dans une direction prédéterminée.
PCT/AU1994/000761 1993-12-08 1994-12-08 Dispositif d'actionnement d'un clapet de distribution WO1995015915A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU12171/95A AU679819B2 (en) 1993-12-08 1994-12-08 Dispensing valve actuator

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AUPM2876 1993-12-08
AUPM2876A AUPM287693A0 (en) 1993-12-08 1993-12-08 Dispensing valve actuator
AUPM3101 1993-12-22
AUPM3101A AUPM310193A0 (en) 1993-12-22 1993-12-22 Dispensing valve actuator
AUPM6867A AUPM686794A0 (en) 1994-07-15 1994-07-15 Dispensing valve actuator
AUPM6867 1994-07-15

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO1995015915A1 true WO1995015915A1 (fr) 1995-06-15

Family

ID=27157759

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/AU1994/000761 WO1995015915A1 (fr) 1993-12-08 1994-12-08 Dispositif d'actionnement d'un clapet de distribution

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO1995015915A1 (fr)

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1997034826A1 (fr) * 1996-03-18 1997-09-25 Societe De Services, De Participations, De Direction Et D'elaboration Distributeur de liquide
WO1999031008A1 (fr) * 1997-12-13 1999-06-24 Huber Verpackungen Gmbh & Co. Contenant et robinet de prise pour liquides, en particulier pour boissons
US6140063A (en) * 1997-01-08 2000-10-31 Paracelsian, Inc. In vitro screening assay for identification of compounds that inhibit cytopathicity of viral infection
EP1159222A1 (fr) * 1998-11-16 2001-12-05 Scholle Corporation Robinets et recipients pour la distribution de liquide

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3313516A (en) * 1965-01-14 1967-04-11 Harold G Anderson Spring biased valve operating lever
AU2796367A (en) * 1966-11-04 1969-04-17 A. Fattori Lazzaro Tap dispenser-closure with diaphragmic toggle
US4905875A (en) * 1988-02-26 1990-03-06 Straiton Albert T Liquid dispensing adaptor for disposable spigots
WO1991010616A2 (fr) * 1990-01-11 1991-07-25 Peter Barber Appareil refrigerant pour le vin
AU8070591A (en) * 1990-06-07 1991-12-31 Procter & Gamble Company, The Mechanical actuator for dispensing tap

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3313516A (en) * 1965-01-14 1967-04-11 Harold G Anderson Spring biased valve operating lever
AU2796367A (en) * 1966-11-04 1969-04-17 A. Fattori Lazzaro Tap dispenser-closure with diaphragmic toggle
US4905875A (en) * 1988-02-26 1990-03-06 Straiton Albert T Liquid dispensing adaptor for disposable spigots
WO1991010616A2 (fr) * 1990-01-11 1991-07-25 Peter Barber Appareil refrigerant pour le vin
AU8070591A (en) * 1990-06-07 1991-12-31 Procter & Gamble Company, The Mechanical actuator for dispensing tap

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1997034826A1 (fr) * 1996-03-18 1997-09-25 Societe De Services, De Participations, De Direction Et D'elaboration Distributeur de liquide
BE1010082A3 (fr) * 1996-03-18 1997-12-02 Soc D Services De Participatio Distributeur de liquide.
US6140063A (en) * 1997-01-08 2000-10-31 Paracelsian, Inc. In vitro screening assay for identification of compounds that inhibit cytopathicity of viral infection
WO1999031008A1 (fr) * 1997-12-13 1999-06-24 Huber Verpackungen Gmbh & Co. Contenant et robinet de prise pour liquides, en particulier pour boissons
EP1159222A1 (fr) * 1998-11-16 2001-12-05 Scholle Corporation Robinets et recipients pour la distribution de liquide
EP1159222A4 (fr) * 1998-11-16 2002-09-04 Scholle Corp Robinets et recipients pour la distribution de liquide

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
AU781026B2 (en) Tap for dispensing fluid
CA2731441C (fr) Dispositif de fermeture pour un recipient a fluide
US4613057A (en) Closure
US4938386A (en) Cup trip assembly
US4121741A (en) Liquid dispenser with magnetically operable valve
US6126046A (en) Spigot adaptor
JP7354105B2 (ja) クロージャー
US6257452B1 (en) Pouring device
US3828981A (en) Safety dispensing device
EP0264115B1 (fr) Emballage jettable pour sirop avec soupape intégrée
US9868626B2 (en) Beverage dispenser
WO1995015915A1 (fr) Dispositif d'actionnement d'un clapet de distribution
US9624086B2 (en) Accessible faucet handle
AU679819B2 (en) Dispensing valve actuator
CA2083840A1 (fr) Dispositif de manoeuvre mecanique pour robinet distributeur
US6648183B2 (en) Cap for a beverage server
US7051896B2 (en) Opening assembly
US20020179644A1 (en) Toggle action dispensing closure with locking means
US7527165B2 (en) Disposable beverage container with lid
JP2011057290A (ja) 再閉鎖自在の容器蓋
EP1671057B1 (fr) Verrou de levier de robinet
US6145534A (en) Scald guard
EP3592654B1 (fr) Récipient avec une fermeture
JPS6024251Y2 (ja) 液体容器
US1500300A (en) Attachable valve

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AM AT AU BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CZ DE DK EE ES FI GB GE HU JP KE KG KP KR KZ LK LR LT LU LV MD MG MN MW NL NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SI SK TJ TT UA US UZ VN

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): KE MW SD SZ AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN ML MR NE SN TD TG

DFPE Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101)
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application
REG Reference to national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: 8642

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase
NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: CA