WO2011061741A1 - Distributeur destiné à distribuer un dosage prédéterminé de matériau en vrac - Google Patents

Distributeur destiné à distribuer un dosage prédéterminé de matériau en vrac Download PDF

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WO2011061741A1
WO2011061741A1 PCT/IL2010/000965 IL2010000965W WO2011061741A1 WO 2011061741 A1 WO2011061741 A1 WO 2011061741A1 IL 2010000965 W IL2010000965 W IL 2010000965W WO 2011061741 A1 WO2011061741 A1 WO 2011061741A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F11/00—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
    • G01F11/10—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation
    • G01F11/26—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus
    • G01F11/262—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus for liquid or semi-liquid
    • G01F11/263—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation wherein the measuring chamber is filled and emptied by tilting or inverting the supply vessel, e.g. bottle-emptying apparatus for liquid or semi-liquid with valves
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
    • G01F23/22—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
    • G01F23/26—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
    • G01F23/261—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields for discrete levels

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  • the present invention generally relates to a dispenser for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk flowing material.
  • US Patent No. 5,139,172 to Brown describes a discharge dispenser with flow control of substances, such as laundry products and detergent materials.
  • the prior art discharge dispenser comprises a container and a standard valve located in the base of the funnel- shaped container.
  • the amount of material dispensed is determined qualitatively and not quantitatively by the time of opening the valve and/or the dimensions of the valve opening.
  • a batch-like exact volume of material (for example, laundry soap) cannot be provided by such a mechanism.
  • less soap than necessary is sometimes dispensed (and the clothes remain dirty), and sometimes extra soap is dispensed, which is not cost-effective and the washer is eventually blocked by soap coatings.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a cost-effective and cleanable dispenser for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk matter.
  • a dispenser for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk matter including a housing for interfacing with at least one container containing the bulk material, at least one refillable dispenser attached to said housing including a cylindrically-shaped receptacle including a first proximal end and a first distal end, a rotatable dispensing shaft located in the cylindrical receptacle and moveable in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical receptacle, the rotatable dispensing shaft including a second proximal end and a second distal end, a central bore, an elongated opening cut on an outer surface of the rotatable dispensing shaft, a sliding member located in the central bore of the rotatable shaft and is positioned in the central bore so to determine said dosage of said bulk material to be dispensed from the dispenser, an opening located at an outlet end of the at least one refillable dispenser, a volume formed between the outer surface of the rotatable
  • a plug for inserting into the opening of the at least one refillable dispenser and the plug is removed from the opening prior to dispensing the bulk material.
  • a pulling strap is attached to the plug for removing the plug from the opening.
  • a first protrusion and a second protrusion located at the second proximal end of the shaft and a lip member located at the second distal end of the shaft, on insertion of the shaft into the cylindrical receptacle a third protrusion located at the first proximal end of the receptacle fits tightly in a groove located between the first protrusion and the second protrusion and the lip member fits tightly over an abutment edge which is located on an inner surface of the housing thus sealing and locking the shaft in the receptacle.
  • the shaft is rotated either electronically, manually, semiautomatically or automatically.
  • the weight of the predetermined dosage of stored bulk material is approximately 9 grams, 18 grams or 27 grams.
  • a coupling device for coupling the dispenser to a cooling device or a heating device.
  • the bulk material is selected from a group consisting of any food products, beverages, cosmetics, household compositions and chemical materials and any combination thereof.
  • first protrusion and a second protrusion located at the second proximal end of the shaft and a lip member located at the second distal end of said shaft, such that on insertion of the shaft into the cylindrical receptacle a third protrusion located at the first proximal end of the receptacle fits tightly in a groove located between the first protrusion and the second protrusion and the lip member fitting over an edge which is located on an inner surface of the receptacle.
  • a dispensing kit including a containing module including a container and at least one refillable dispenser as described hereinabove.
  • a holder module further including a holder module, transporting units, a processor module, cooling/heating module, pre-milling module, an appended valve control unit or any combination thereof.
  • a method for dispensing a predetermined dosage of a bulk material contained in a bulk container includes obtaining at least one refillable dispenser, the at least one refillable dispenser including a cylindrical receptacle and a rotatable dispensing shaft wherein the rotatable dispensing shaft includes a central bore and an elongated opening cut in an outer surface of the rotatable dispensing shaft and is inserted into a proximal end of the cylindrical receptacle, moving a sliding member located in the central bore of the rotatable dispensing shaft to a required position in the rotatable dispensing shaft for determining the dosage of the bulk material, attaching the at least one refillable dispenser to the bulk material container, locking the rotatable dispensing shaft in the cylindrically-shaped receptacle by fitting a lip member located at a distal end of the rotatable dispensing shaft over an abutment edge located in the receptacle, rotating
  • the method includes the transferring the bulk material from the container further includes tilting the at least one refillable container.
  • the method includes rotating of the rotatable dispensing shaft is performed by means of a handle member rotated either electronically, manually, semiautomatically or automatically.
  • the rotatable dispensing shaft is rotated through an angle of approximately 180 degrees.
  • the at least one refillable dispenser is attached to the bulk material container prior to moving a sliding member located in the central bore of the rotatable dispensing shaft to a required position in the rotatable dispensing shaft for determining the dosage of the bulk material.
  • a bulk dispenser for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk matter including a housing for interfacing with at least one container containing the bulk material, at least one refillable dispenser attached to said housing including a cylindrically-shaped receptacle including a first proximal end and a first distal end, a rotatable dispensing shaft located in the cylindrical receptacle and moveable in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical receptacle, the rotatable dispensing shaft including a second proximal end and a second distal end, a central bore, an elongated opening cut on an outer surface of the rotatable dispensing shaft, a sliding member located in the central bore of the rotatable shaft and is positioned in the central bore so to determine said dosage of said bulk material to be dispensed from the dispenser, an opening located at an outlet end of the at least one refillable dispenser, a volume formed between the outer surface of the rotatable
  • a dispenser for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk matter including a housing for interfacing with at least one container containing the bulk material, at least one refillable dispenser attached to said housing including a cylindrically- shaped receptacle including a first proximal end and a first distal end, a rotatable dispensing shaft located in the cylindrical receptacle and moveable in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical receptacle, the rotatable dispensing shaft including a second proximal end and a second distal end, a central bore, an elongated opening cut on an outer surface of the rotatable dispensing shaft, a sliding member located in the central bore of the rotatable shaft and is positioned in the central bore so to determine said dosage of said bulk material to be dispensed from the dispenser, an opening located at an outlet end of the at least one refillable dispenser, a volume formed between the outer surface of
  • Fig. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a bulk dispenser including a bulk material container, a refillable dispenser and a rotatable dispensing shaft, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 2A is a view of the rotatable dispensing shaft, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2B is a view of an elongated opening in the outer surface of the rotatable dispensing shaft
  • Fig. 2C is a view of the rotatable dispensing shaft indicating typical locations of the protrusions and lip member on the rotatable dispensing shaft, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2D is a side view of the bulk dispenser indicating typical locations of the protrusions and lip member on the rotatable dispensing shaft with respect to the cylindrically-shaped receptacle when the rotatable dispensing shaft is partially inserted in the cylindrically-shaped receptacle, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2E is a side of the refillable dispenser and housing indicating typical locations of the protrusions and lip member with respect to the cylindrically-shaped receptacle when the rotatable dispensing shaft is fully inserted in the cylindrically- shaped receptacle, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 3 is a side view of the bulk dispenser showing the bulk material container, the cylindrically shaped receptacle and the rotatable dispensing shaft, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 4A is a top view of the bulk dispenser, showing the bulk material container, the cylindrically shaped receptacle and the rotatable dispensing shaft, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 4B shows an end view of the proximal end of the receptacle indicating the circumferential extends of the protrusion 208, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a view of the refillable dispenser in which the sliding member is positioned for storing and dispensing a single unit of bulk material, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 6 shows a view of the dispenser in which the sliding member is positioned for storing and dispensing two units of bulk material, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 7 shows a view of the dispenser in which the rotatable dispensing shaft is partially rotated, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 8 shows a view of the dispenser in which the rotatable dispensing shaft is fully rotated, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention
  • Figs. 9 and 10 show a dispenser kit including a multiple container and a refillable dispenser, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional view of a bulk dispenser 5 including a bulk material container 10, a refillable dispenser 12 and a rotatable dispensing shaft 18, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the container 10 contains the bulk material to be dispensed.
  • the container 10 is typically constructed of the material Elvax 250TM.
  • the refillable dispenser 12 includes a housing 14 and the rotatable dispensing shaft 18.
  • the housing 14 includes, a cylindrically-shaped receptacle 16, a lower portion 20 for attaching the refillable dispenser 12 to the material container 10.
  • the lower portion 20 includes a double lip 22 which fits snugly onto an upper portion 24 of the material container 10.
  • the lower portion 20 of the housing 14 also includes at least one protrusion 26 for removing the refillable dispenser 12 from the container 10, as described hereinbelow.
  • an indentation 28 is provided in the housing 14 in order to enable a user or a manufacturer of the bulk material to label or to advertise the material which is to be dispensed from the bulk dispenser 5.
  • housing 14 may be attached to the container by an attachment means, such as suitable handles or locking straps.
  • the cylindrically-shaped receptacle 16 includes a proximal end 30 and a distal end 32.
  • the proximal end 30 receives the rotatable dispensing shaft 18, which may be moved into and out of the receptacle 16 by a user in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis 34 of the receptacle 16, as indicated by a direction arrow 35, in order to assist in the filling of the bulk material contained in the container 10 into the refillable dispenser 12, as described hereinbelow.
  • the distal end 32 of the receptacle 16 is typically cut at an angle to the longitudinal axis 34 and protrudes beyond the edge of housing 14, as shown in Fig. 1.
  • a plug 36 is attached to the distal end 32 of the receptacle 16 for sealing the receptacle 16 and prevents the bulk material stored within the refillable dispenser 12 for falling therefrom. In addition, the plug 36 keeps the dispenser 12 clean and sterile when not in use.
  • a pulling strap 38 is connected to the plug 36 for removing the plug 36 from the receptacle 16, as described hereinbelow.
  • a holding peg 49 is attached to the receptacle 16 for securing the pulling strap 38 to the receptacle 16. The plug 36 tightly fits against an inner surface 39 of the receptacle 16, thus sealing the refillable dispenser 12 and its contents from the environment.
  • the plug 36 includes a knurled edge 40 to allow the plug 36 to be removed manually.
  • the handle member 50 includes a first stop 220 and a second stop 222 located on an inner side of the handle member 50.
  • An abutment stop 224 is located on an outer surface of the housing 14, as shown in Fig. 3.
  • Graduation marks 42 and 44 are included on an outer surface 46 of the receptacle 16 to allow the user to indicate the dosage of material stored and to be dispensed, as described hereinbelow.
  • Fig. 2A shows a view of the rotatable dispensing shaft 18, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the dispensing shaft 18, which is typically of circular cross-section, includes a cylindrically-shaped central member 48 and a handle member 50.
  • the handle member 50 is attached to the cylindrically-shaped central member 48, as shown in Fig. 2A.
  • the cylindrically-shaped center member 48 includes a proximal end 52, a distal end 54 and a central bore 56. A portion of a cylindrical surface 58 of the central member 48 is cut-away to form an elongated opening 57 in the central member 48, as shown in Fig. 2B, for receiving the material stored in the container 10, as described hereinbelow.
  • a set of protrusions 59 are located on the outer surface 58 of the central member 48 and a lip member 60 is located at the distal end 54 of the central member 48 (Figs. 2C and 2D).
  • the set of protrusions 59 includes three circumferential protrusions 200, 202 and 204, as shown in Figs. 2C and 2D.
  • the protrusion 200 On full insertion of the shaft 18 into the cylindrical receptacle 16, the protrusion 200 abuts against an outside edge 206 of the receptacle 16 and a protrusion 208 which is located at the proximal end 30 of the receptacle 16 fits tightly in a groove 210 which is positioned between the protrusions 200 and 202, as shown in Fig. 2E.
  • the third protrusion 204 is aligned with a first inner surface 212 of the housing 14, as shown in Fig. 2E.
  • the lip member 60 fits over an edge 62 which is located on a second inner surface 214 of the housing 14, as shown in Fig. 2E.
  • the protrusion 208 which sits in the groove 210 and the lip member 60, which is fits over the edge 62, seals and locks the rotatable shaft 18 in the receptacle 16 and allows rotation of the shaft 18 within the receptacle 16 by the user rotating the handle member 50, as indicated by the arrow 64 (Fig. 1) and as described hereinbelow.
  • the protrusion 208 does not extend around the complete circumference of the proximal end 30. Typically, the protrusion 208 extends between the positions 230 and 232 on the receptacle 16, as shown in Figs. 4A and 4B, allowing free rotation of the rotatable shaft 18 within the receptacle 16.
  • the protrusion 208 may be in the form of a continuous strip. Additionally or alternatively, the protrusion 208 may be constructed differently, such as in the form of a series of beads affixed to the receptacle 16 at the proximal end 30.
  • a concentric volume 216 is formed between the inner surface 218 of the receptacle 16 and the cylindrical surface 58 of the center member 48, as shown in Fig 2E. Any bulk material which may be trapped within the volume 216 is prevented from escaping from the bulk dispenser 5 and falls back into the container 10 as the shaft 18 is rotated. In addition, the bulk material, which is stored within the shaft 18 is hygienically sealed from the environment and remains clean and dirt-free.
  • an inner diameter of the receptacle 16 is approximately 29 mm and an outer diameter of the central member 48 is approximately 28mm. Therefore, a typical diameter of the concentric volume is approximately 1 mm.
  • the geometry and dimensions of the various elements of the refillable dispenser 12, receptacle 16 and the rotatable shaft 18, including the geometry and dimensions of the set of protrusions 59 and the lip member 60 are chosen in accordance with the requirements of the user and the type of bulk material which is to be dispensed.
  • the handle member 50 is located at the proximal end 52 for adjusting the position of the shaft 18 in the receptacle 16 as well as for rotating the rotatable dispensing shaft 18 in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction about the longitudinal axis 34 of the receptacle 16, as shown by an arrow 64 (Fig. 1).
  • the shaft 18 is rotated so that the elongated opening 57, cut into the surface 58 of the central member 48, as described hereinabove, is positioned in order to receive and store the material transferred from the container 10 to the receptacle 16, as described hereinbelow.
  • the rotation of the dispensing shaft 18 by the handle member 50 in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction, allows the refillable dispenser 12 to be used by either a right- handed user or a left-handed user.
  • the handle member 50 includes a knurled surface 66 into which a notch 68 is cut.
  • the notch 68 is located on the handle member 50 in a position which is preferably positioned opposite the longitudinal center of the elongated opening 57 in order to indicate the rotational location of the elongated opening 57 to the user as the shaft 18 is rotated within the receptacle 16, as described hereinbelow.
  • a sliding member 70 is located in the central member 48, as shown in Fig. 3, and is moved by the user within the central bore 56 allowing the user to adjust the amount and dosage of the material to be stored in the shaft 18 prior to dispensing, as described hereinbelow.
  • Graduation marks 72 and 74 are located on the outer surface 52 of the central member 48 (Fig. 2A) for assisting the user to determine the dosage of material to be stored in the receptacle 16.
  • the sliding member 70 is typically placed opposite the graduation marks 72 and 74, allowing the user to determine the dosage of material to be stored and dispensed. For example, for a material such as milk powder, the graduation marks indicate that a dosage of approximately 9 grams of milk powder is stored between each mark.
  • the number of graduation marks and their respective locations on the inscribed the outer surfaces of the central member 48 and the receptacle 16, depend on the requirements of the user of the bulk dispenser 5.
  • the graduations 72 and 74 typically coincide with the graduations 42 and 44, respectively.
  • the dispenser 12 is held by the user and the shaft 18 is rotated by means of the handle member 50 until the elongated opening 57 of the central member 48 faces the user, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
  • the user decides as to the dosage of powder required to be stored within the receptacle 16 and the user locates the sliding member 70 to the requisite graduation mark. For example, if the user requires a single unit of material to be dispensed, the user positions the sliding member 70 at the graduation mark 72 (Fig. 5). If the user requires two units of material, the user positions the sliding member 70 at the graduation mark 74 (Fig. 6) and for three units of powder, the user removes the sliding member 70 from the shaft 18. For example, if the user wishes to dispense milk powder, a typical unit of powder weight stored between the graduation marks is approximately 9 grams of milk powder.
  • the user removes the lid of the container 10 and the refillable dispenser 12 is attached to the top of the container 10 by typically manually pressing the dispenser 12 to the upper end 24 of the container 10 and the double lips 22 of the dispenser 12 engage the upper portion 24 of the container 10.
  • the opening of the container 10 is sealed by the dispenser 12 and the material contained within the container 10 is hygenically enclosed therein. If the dispenser 12 is used for dispensing food products, the penetration of germs into the food products is thus prevented and the food products are stored cleanly and hygienically.
  • the shaft 18 is rotated by rotating the handle 50 as shown by an arrow 76 in Fig. 7, from the position of the first stop 220 preferably abutting against the abutment 224 until the second stop abuts against the abutment 224 (Figs. 5 - 8).
  • the rotation angle is approximately 180 degrees
  • the bulk material dispenser 5 is inverted such that the refillable dispenser 12 is in an upside-down position.
  • the material fills the central bore 56 of the shaft 18 and the shaft 18 is rotated by means of the handle 50.
  • the required dosage of bulk material is sealed and stored within the receptacle 16.
  • the rotational location of the shaft 18 is verified by noting the position of the notch 68 (Fig. 8).
  • the dispenser 12 is returned to its normal upright position and the required dosage of material is available for dispensing.
  • the plug 36 is removed from the receptacle 16 and the bulk material is dispensed into an external vessel for usage, preferably, by tilting the dispenser 5 so that the material flows out of an opening 80 located at the distal end 32 of the receptacle 16.
  • the amount of material to be stored and dispensed by the bulk dispenser 5 may be adjusted after attaching the refillable dispenser 12 to the container 10.
  • the shaft 18 is withdrawn from the receptacle 16 until the lip member 60 of the shaft 18 abuts against the proximal end 30 of the receptacle 16.
  • the shaft 18 is rotated so that the central bore 57 is facing the user and the user locates the sliding member 70 to the required graduation mark on the outer surface 58 of the shaft 18 in order to obtain the required dosage of material to be stored and the shaft 18 is reinserted into the receptacle 16.
  • the refillable dispenser 12 is typically constructed, at least partially, of nontoxic transparent, such as thermoplastic compositions, such as food grade high-density polypropylene; polystyrene; PVC or Teflon .
  • the dispenser 5 is typically constructed of dish-washable, autoclabable and/or sterilizeable materials.
  • the dispenser 5 may be constructed from metallic substances, such as stainless steel 316, composite materials, wood, paper, cardboard, stone or synthetic stone materials, glass, painted or coated by any suitable materials.
  • metallic substances such as stainless steel 316, composite materials, wood, paper, cardboard, stone or synthetic stone materials, glass, painted or coated by any suitable materials.
  • some of the members of the dispenser 5, such as the container 10 and the outlet means may be made of transparent materials.
  • the refillable dispenser 12 may be constructed to conform to the size and geometry of any commercially available container. Additionally or alternatively, the refillable dispenser 12 may be fitted to a container by a suitable adapter so as to conform the refillable dispenser 12, shown in Fig. 1, to fit onto any container geometry.
  • the refillable dispenser 12 may remain attached to the container 10 until the container 10 is empty. This ensures that the material retained within the container 10 remains clean and hygienically sealed during storage. After the container 10 is empty, the use removes the refillable dispenser 12 therefrom by taking hold of at least one of the protrusions 26 and pulling the dispenser 12 from the container 10. The dispenser 12 may then be cleaned and washed for further use. The dispenser 12 may be attached to another container and used for a further series of material dispensing, as described hereinabove.
  • the hereto-defined bulk material is selected in a non-limiting manner from any food products, beverages, cosmetics, household compositions or chemical materials or any mixture thereof.
  • food products is not limited to powders and liquids, such as water, beverages, juices, syrups, honey, toppings, ketchup, chocolate syrup, milk, milk products, crushed ice, ice cream, flour, sugar, salt, seasons, beans, nuts, babies food, such as the MaternaTM dry powder and includes items, such as wheat, buckwheat
  • the term “household compositions” includes items, such as soaps, soap powders, conditioners, cleaning agents, laundry soaps, shampoos, fertilizers, detergents, solvents
  • chemical materials also includes industrial items, such as corrosive materials, concrete raw materials, so as to enable any person skilled in the art to utilize the invention and set forth in the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out this invention.
  • the bulk dispenser 5 can be coupled to a temperature adjustment or regulating device, such as a Peltier unit for heating or cooling for maintaining a predetermined level of heat either inside the container or the dispensing device or both, such that the bulk material may be dispensed at a desired temperature and/or physical state.
  • a temperature adjustment or regulating device such as a Peltier unit for heating or cooling for maintaining a predetermined level of heat either inside the container or the dispensing device or both, such that the bulk material may be dispensed at a desired temperature and/or physical state.
  • the container may also include cooling or heating means, such as a water- based temperature by double jacket system or a Peltier electro-thermal system, adapted to the range of +60°C to -17°C, sealing means, such as doubled sealed covers and jackets.
  • cooling or heating means such as a water- based temperature by double jacket system or a Peltier electro-thermal system, adapted to the range of +60°C to -17°C
  • sealing means such as doubled sealed covers and jackets.
  • Figs. 9 and 10 show a dispenser kit 100 including a multiple container 102 and at least one refillable dispenser 104.
  • the multiple container 102 contains more than one bulk material, such as sugar and salt or laundry soap and a fabric softener.
  • the multiple container 102 is typically divided into a plurality of subcontainers, such as subcontainers 106 and 108, by accommodating a plurality of bags 1 10 and 1 12, such as plastic bags, in the multiple container 102.
  • the multiple container 102 may be in a fluid or powder communication with more than one outlet means, such that one outlet, for example, is provided for high-flux fluid flow, an additional outlet means for a continuous fluid flow and a further outlet means for dispensing a predetermined dosage of bulk material.
  • the dispenser kit may be collapsible, either disposable or adapted for a multi-purpose use and may be stored before and after use in its disassembled configuration.
  • a refillable dispenser includes at least two retention volumes, such that, for example, one retention volume is suitable for storing and dispensing one measure of milk and the second retention volume for storing and dispensing two measures of milks.
  • the refillable dispenser preferably includes at least two different outlet means.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur destiné à distribuer un dosage prédéterminé de matériau en vrac. Ce distributeur comprend un logement destiné à réaliser une interface avec au moins un contenant qui contient le matériau en vrac, au moins un distributeur rechargeable, fixé audit logement, qui comprend un réceptacle de forme cylindrique et un arbre de distribution rotatif situé dans le réceptacle. Le matériau en vrac est transféré du ou des contenants à l'arbre de distribution rotatif pour le stockage temporaire dans le ou les distributeurs rechargeables. Le matériau en vrac est distribué à travers une ouverture située à l'extrémité de sortie du ou des distributeurs rechargeables et le matériau en vrac est distribué à partir de ce distributeur.
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