WO2018211149A1 - Beer-dispensing tap - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
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- the object of the present invention is a beer dispensing tap, comprising: a tap body provided with a beer inlet and outlet; - an opening and closing valve, associated with an actuation lever that can be rotated in a horizontal plane or a vertical plane; said valve being provided with an internal passage and housed in the tap body with the possibility of turning between opening and closing positions of the beer passage and - means for retaining the valve in a position of partial opening and foam generation.
- This tap has the particularity that said retention means comprise at least one interchangeable plate provided with a recess arranged in a position suitable for the coupling of a ball and the retention of the handle and the valve in a certain partial opening position of the tap and foam generation.
- the exchange of the interchangeable plate with another one that has the recessed in a different position allows to vary the position of partial opening and of generation of foam, without changing the rest of parts of the tap.
- This invention is applicable in the field dedicated to the manufacture of beer dispensing taps. State of the art.ds
- patent ES 2 545 835 B2 of the same applicant a lateral cutting tap for beer dispenser is described, comprising a hollow body provided with a beer inlet and an outlet to a dispensing spout, and an opening and closing valve provided with a bent orifice to control the passage of beer from the inlet to the outlet, when it is actuated through an axis linked to a turning handle
- the faucet is provided with means for selecting the position of the handle that secure and fix the handle in at least one specific position of closing the tap, and a specific position of atomizing the beer for the creation of foam , without having to hold the handle for it.
- the surface of the valve orifice In the opening position the surface of the valve orifice fully coincides with the beer inlet; in the closed position the surface of said hole has no coincidence with the beer inlet, and in the foam generating position, it coincides with a small part of its surface with the beer inlet.
- the means for selecting the position of the handle can be of different types, being constituted for example by: a magnetic mechanism, a spring or strap mechanism; or a snap mechanism.
- the ball is associated to the handle and the mentioned housing defined in the body of the tap.
- the recess for the housing of the retention ball requires a high precision machining, since its position determines the degree of coincidence of the surface of the valve orifice with the beer inlet and consequently the capacity of the tap for creation of foam;
- the beer dispensing tap object of the present invention is of the type comprising: - a tap body provided with a beer inlet and outlet; - an opening and closing valve associated with an actuation lever, said valve being provided with an internal passage and housed in the tap body with the possibility of turning between opening and closing positions of the beer passage; and - valve retention means in a position of partial opening and foam generation.
- This beer dispenser tap presents constructive particulars aimed at satisfactorily solving the exposed problem; incorporating in the tap body and in a rotating part integral with the handle of the tap, retaining means comprising: - a ball housed in a hole of the body or of the rotating part integral with the handle and which is moved by a spring towards an outstanding position and, - at least one interchangeable plate coupled to the rotating part or to the body, and forming a contact surface of the retention ball during the relative rotation of the body and the rotating part, and the opening and closing of the tap; said interchangeable plate comprising a recess arranged in a position suitable for the retention of the handle and the valve in a certain position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation.
- the definition of the recess for the coupling of the ball and the definition of the position of retention of the handle and the valve in a certain position of partial opening provides different advantages of use since the machining of said recess is not carried out in the body of the faucet or the rotating part associated with the operating lever, thus eliminating the risk of errors in the machining of said recess and irreversible deterioration of the rotating part associated with the handle or the faucet body.
- the position of partial opening of the faucet and of foam generation is therefore determined by the position of the recess in the interchangeable plate in use, which can be replaced by another one in case the amount of foam generated by the faucet in said position the opening partial is not the one desired by the client; all with minimal cost and without the need to discard the body or the rotating part of the tap
- the tap comprises several interchangeable plates, which have their respective recesses in slightly different angular positions, each of said plates determining in their position of use, a different position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation.
- the interchangeable plates provided with a recess in a different position than other interchangeable plates, have a variable number of notches, depending on the position of the corresponding recess in relation to a reference position.
- This feature facilitates the choice by the installer and depending on the preferences of the user, of that interchangeable piece that has the recessed in a suitable position to allow the passage of a greater or lesser amount of beer in the position of partial opening and generation of foam
- the interchangeable plate is formed in a material of greater hardness than the body, or that the rotating part, carrier of said interchangeable part.
- the interchangeable plate is the one that forms the contact surface with the ball
- said interchangeable plate is formed of a hard material, for example in steel, which allows that part on which the interchangeable plate is mounted (body or rotating part), can be formed of a material of lower hardness and lower cost, for example aluminum, zamak, resin or even plastic.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the beer dispenser tap according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a front elevation view of the beer dispenser tap in the closed position shown in Figure 1 and partially sectioned by a vertical plane.
- - Figure 3 shows a perspective view, partially exploded, of the tap of the previous figure, in which some stops defined in the rotating part can be observed for the assembly of an interchangeable plate provided with a recess for the coupling of a ball forming, together with said interchangeable plate, some of the valve retention means a partial opening position and foam generation.
- FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the tap from an opposite side to that of the previous figure, partially exploded, in which the hole defined in the tap body for housing the ball and the spring can be observed.
- FIG. 5 shows an elevation view of several interchangeable plates with their respective recesses in slightly different angular positions, said figure including reference lines that allow to appreciate the small difference in position of the respective recesses.
- FIG. 6 shows schematic views of the profile of the tap, in which the relative position of the ball and the interchangeable plate can be observed in: the closing position, the opening position, and the position of partial opening and foam generation respectively.
- a beer dispensing tap comprising a body (1) provided with an inlet (1 1) and an outlet (12) of beer has been shown.
- said body (1) has inside it an opening and closing valve (2), provided with an angled inner passage (21), associated by means of a horizontal axis (22), a a drive handle (23), allowed to rotate in a vertical plane.
- Said valve (2) is possible for lateral rotation between a closed position represented in Figures 1, 2 and 6 and an open position represented in Figure 7.
- This tap has valve retaining means (2) in a partial opening and foam generation position, shown in Figure 8. In this position a small part of the section the inner passage (21) of the valve (2) is arranged facing the entrance (1 1) of the body (1), defining a reduced step that causes the generation of foam in the beer.
- said retention means comprise a ball (3) housed in a hole (13) of the faucet body (1) and which is displaced by a spring (31) against an interchangeable plate (4). ) coupled to a rotating part (24) integral with the handle (23) of the tap.
- the rotating part (24) has on the surface facing the body (1) of the tap some stops (25) suitable for coupling the interchangeable plate (4).
- Said interchangeable plate (4) forms a contact and sliding surface of the ball (3) during the joint rotation of the handle (23), of the rotating part (24), the horizontal axis (22) and the valve (2) between the open and close tap positions.
- Said interchangeable plate (4) is provided with end fittings for engagement in the stops of the rotating part; and of a recess (41) for the fitting of the ball (3) and the retention of the handle (23) and of the valve (2) in a certain position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation, represented in the figure 8.
- FIG 5 several interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) are shown that have their respective recesses (41) in angular positions slightly different, so that using one or another interchangeable plate (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) a different position of partial opening of the faucet and foam generation and adaptation of the amount of foam produced by the faucet is achieved the requirements requested for each beer dispensing installation, without the need to vary any other part of the tap.
- said interchangeable plates incorporate a variable number of notches (42), depending on the position of the recessed ( 41) corresponding with respect to a reference position, and the degree of opening of the tap, provided by the interchangeable plate in use, in the position of partial opening and foam generation.
- the interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) are formed in a material of greater hardness than the rotating part (24), specifically in steel, which allows the rotating part (24) to be manufactured in a material of lower resistance and cost.
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The invention relates to a beer-dispensing tap comprising: a tap body (1); an opening and closing valve (2) provided with an inner passage (21); and means for retaining the valve in a partially open, foam-generating position. Said retaining means are arranged in the body (1) and in a rotating part (24) secured to the actuating lever (23) of the tap and comprise: a retaining ball (3) moved by a spring (31) into a projecting position; at least one replaceable plate (4) forming a surface for contact with the retaining ball (3) and comprising a recess (41) arranged in a position suitable for receiving the ball (3) and retaining the lever (23) and the valve (2) in a determined partially open, foam-generating position of the tap.
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Título. Grifo dispensador de cerveza. Objeto de la invención. Title. Beer dispenser tap. Object of the invention.
El objeto de la presente invención es un grifo dispensador de cerveza, que comprende: un cuerpo de grifo provisto de una entrada y de una salida de cerveza; - una válvula de apertura y cierre, asociada a una maneta de accionamiento posibilitada de giro en un plano horizontal o un plano vertical; estando dicha válvula provista de un pasaje interior y alojada en el cuerpo de grifo con posibilidad de giro entre unas posiciones de apertura y cierre del paso de cerveza y - unos medios de retención de la válvula en una posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma. The object of the present invention is a beer dispensing tap, comprising: a tap body provided with a beer inlet and outlet; - an opening and closing valve, associated with an actuation lever that can be rotated in a horizontal plane or a vertical plane; said valve being provided with an internal passage and housed in the tap body with the possibility of turning between opening and closing positions of the beer passage and - means for retaining the valve in a position of partial opening and foam generation.
Este grifo presenta la particularidad de que dichos medios de retención comprenden al menos una placa intercambiable provista de un cajeado dispuesto en una posición adecuada para el acoplamiento de una bola y la retención de la maneta y de la válvula en una determinada posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. El cambio de la placa intercambiable por otra que disponga del cajeado en una posición diferente, permite variar la posición de apertura parcial y de generación de espuma, sin variar el resto de piezas del grifo. Campo de aplicación de la invención. This tap has the particularity that said retention means comprise at least one interchangeable plate provided with a recess arranged in a position suitable for the coupling of a ball and the retention of the handle and the valve in a certain partial opening position of the tap and foam generation. The exchange of the interchangeable plate with another one that has the recessed in a different position, allows to vary the position of partial opening and of generation of foam, without changing the rest of parts of the tap. Field of application of the invention.
Esta invención es aplicable en el campo dedicado a la fabricación de grifos dispensadores de cerveza. Estado de la técnica.ds This invention is applicable in the field dedicated to the manufacture of beer dispensing taps. State of the art.ds
En la patente de invención ES 2 545 835 B2, del mismo solicitante se describe un grifo de corte lateral para dispensador de cerveza que, comprende un cuerpo hueco
provisto de una entrada de cerveza y de una salida hacia un caño dispensador, y una válvula de apertura y cierre provista de un orificio acodado para controlar el paso de cerveza desde la entrada hacia la salida, cuando es accionada a través de un eje vinculado a una maneta de giro. In the invention patent ES 2 545 835 B2, of the same applicant a lateral cutting tap for beer dispenser is described, comprising a hollow body provided with a beer inlet and an outlet to a dispensing spout, and an opening and closing valve provided with a bent orifice to control the passage of beer from the inlet to the outlet, when it is actuated through an axis linked to a turning handle
En dicha invención el grifo está dotado de medios de selección de la posición de la maneta que aseguran y fijan la maneta en, al menos, una posición concreta de cierre del grifo, y una posición concreta de atomizado de la cerveza para la creación de espuma, sin que sea preciso sostener la maneta para ello. In said invention, the faucet is provided with means for selecting the position of the handle that secure and fix the handle in at least one specific position of closing the tap, and a specific position of atomizing the beer for the creation of foam , without having to hold the handle for it.
En la posición de apertura la superficie del orificio de la válvula coincide totalmente con la entrada de cerveza; en la posición de cerrado la superficie de dicho orificio no tiene ninguna coincidencia con la entrada de cerveza, y en la posición de generación de espuma, coincide con una pequeña parte de su superficie con la entrada de cerveza. In the opening position the surface of the valve orifice fully coincides with the beer inlet; in the closed position the surface of said hole has no coincidence with the beer inlet, and in the foam generating position, it coincides with a small part of its surface with the beer inlet.
La invención se contempla que los medios de selección la posición de la maneta puedan ser de diferentes tipos, estando constituidos por ejemplo por: un mecanismo magnético, un mecanismo de muelles o flejes; o un mecanismo de encaje. The invention contemplates that the means for selecting the position of the handle can be of different types, being constituted for example by: a magnetic mechanism, a spring or strap mechanism; or a snap mechanism.
El mecanismo de encaje, encargado de determinar la posición intermedia para la generación de espuma por parte del grifo, y que guarda una mayor relación con el objeto de la invención comprende una bola que es desplazada por un muelle hacia una posición sobresaliente, en la que actúa contra una superficie en la que se encuentra definido un cajeado adecuado para el alojamiento de la bola y la retención de la maneta en una posición concreta de atomizado de la cerveza y de creación de espuma. En dicho antecedente la bola está asociada a la maneta y el mencionado alojamiento definido en el cuerpo del grifo. The fitting mechanism, in charge of determining the intermediate position for the generation of foam by the tap, and which has a greater relationship with the object of the invention comprises a ball that is moved by a spring towards an outstanding position, in which It acts against a surface in which a suitable recess for the ball housing and the retention of the handle in a specific position of atomizing the beer and creating foam is defined. In said antecedent the ball is associated to the handle and the mentioned housing defined in the body of the tap.
Este mecanismo de encaje presenta una serie de inconvenientes, entre los que
cabe mencionar: This fitting mechanism has a series of drawbacks, among which It is worth mentioning:
- el cajeado para el alojamiento de la bola de retención requiere una elevada precisión mecanizado, ya que la posición del mismo determina el grado de coincidencia de la superficie del orificio de la válvula con la entrada de cerveza y consiguientemente la capacidad del grifo para la creación de espuma; - The recess for the housing of the retention ball requires a high precision machining, since its position determines the degree of coincidence of the surface of the valve orifice with the beer inlet and consequently the capacity of the tap for creation of foam;
- un error en el mecanizado del cajeado puede suponer la inutilización y desechado de la pieza en que se encuentra realizado; - An error in the machining of the cajeado can suppose the useless and discarded of the piece in which it is realized;
- una vez realizado el cajeado, no se puede variar su posición con el fin de variar la capacidad de creación de espuma por parte del grifo; - once the recessing has been carried out, its position cannot be varied in order to vary the foaming capacity of the tap;
- la actuación repetitiva de la bola contra la superficie de la pieza portadora del cajeado y contra los cantos de dicho cajeado requiere que la pieza en cuestión esté conformada en acero, quedando descartada la posibilidad de hacer dicha pieza en otros materiales de menor resistencia mecánica y coste, tales como aluminio, zamak o plástico. Descripción de la invención. - the repetitive action of the ball against the surface of the carrier part of the recess and against the edges of said recess requires that the part in question be made of steel, the possibility of making said part in other materials of lower mechanical resistance and cost, such as aluminum, zamak or plastic. Description of the invention
El grifo dispensador de cerveza objeto de la presente invención es del tipo que comprende: - un cuerpo de grifo provisto de una entrada y de una salida de cerveza; - una válvula de apertura y cierre asociada a una maneta de accionamiento, estando dicha válvula provista de un pasaje interior y alojada en el cuerpo de grifo con posibilidad de giro entre unas posiciones de apertura y cierre del paso de cerveza; y - unos medios de retención de la válvula en una posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma. Este grifo dispensador de cerveza presenta unas particulares constructivas orientadas a resolver de forma satisfactoria la problemática expuesta; incorporando en el cuerpo del grifo y en una pieza giratoria solidaria a la maneta de accionamiento del grifo, unos medios de retención que comprenden:
- una bola alojada en un orificio del cuerpo o de la pieza giratoria solidaria a la maneta y que es desplazada por un muelle hacia una posición sobresaliente y, - al menos una placa intercambiable acoplada a la pieza giratoria o al cuerpo, y que conforma una superficie de contacto de la bola de retención durante el giro relativo del cuerpo y la pieza giratoria, y la apertura y cierre del grifo; comprendiendo dicha placa intercambiable un cajeado dispuesto en una posición adecuada para la retención de la maneta y de la válvula en una determinada posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. The beer dispensing tap object of the present invention is of the type comprising: - a tap body provided with a beer inlet and outlet; - an opening and closing valve associated with an actuation lever, said valve being provided with an internal passage and housed in the tap body with the possibility of turning between opening and closing positions of the beer passage; and - valve retention means in a position of partial opening and foam generation. This beer dispenser tap presents constructive particulars aimed at satisfactorily solving the exposed problem; incorporating in the tap body and in a rotating part integral with the handle of the tap, retaining means comprising: - a ball housed in a hole of the body or of the rotating part integral with the handle and which is moved by a spring towards an outstanding position and, - at least one interchangeable plate coupled to the rotating part or to the body, and forming a contact surface of the retention ball during the relative rotation of the body and the rotating part, and the opening and closing of the tap; said interchangeable plate comprising a recess arranged in a position suitable for the retention of the handle and the valve in a certain position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation.
La definición del cajeado para el acoplamiento de la bola y la definición de la posición de retención de la maneta y la válvula en una determinada posición de apertura parcial, aporta diferentes ventajas de uso ya que el mecanizado de dicho cajeado no se realizan en el cuerpo del grifo ni en la pieza giratoria asociada a la maneta de accionamiento, eliminándose por tanto el riesgo de errores en el mecanizado de dicho cajeado y de deterioro irreversible de la pieza giratoria asociada a la maneta o del cuerpo del grifo. La posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma viene determinada por tanto por la posición del cajeado en la placa intercambiable en uso, que puede ser sustituida por otra en caso de que la cantidad espuma generada por el gripo en dicha posición la apertura parcial no sea la deseada por el cliente; todo ello con un coste mínimo y sin necesidad de desechar el cuerpo o la pieza giratorio del grifo The definition of the recess for the coupling of the ball and the definition of the position of retention of the handle and the valve in a certain position of partial opening, provides different advantages of use since the machining of said recess is not carried out in the body of the faucet or the rotating part associated with the operating lever, thus eliminating the risk of errors in the machining of said recess and irreversible deterioration of the rotating part associated with the handle or the faucet body. The position of partial opening of the faucet and of foam generation is therefore determined by the position of the recess in the interchangeable plate in use, which can be replaced by another one in case the amount of foam generated by the faucet in said position the opening partial is not the one desired by the client; all with minimal cost and without the need to discard the body or the rotating part of the tap
En una variante de realización el grifo comprende varias placas intercambiables, que presentan sus respectivos cajeados en unas posiciones angulares ligeramente diferentes, determinando cada una de dichas placas en su posición de uso, una posición diferente de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. In a variant embodiment, the tap comprises several interchangeable plates, which have their respective recesses in slightly different angular positions, each of said plates determining in their position of use, a different position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation.
En esta realización basta con sustituir la placa intercambiable en uso por otra que disponga de un cajeado en una posición diferente y que varíe el paso de cerveza y
por el interior del grifo y la cantidad de espuma generada por el mismo en la posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma. In this embodiment, it is enough to replace the interchangeable plate in use with another that has a recess in a different position and that varies the pitch of beer and on the inside of the tap and the amount of foam generated by it in the position of partial opening and foam generation.
Las placas intercambiables, provistas de un cajeado en una posición diferente al de otras placas intercambiables, presentan un número variable de muescas, en función de la posición del cajeado correspondiente respecto a una posición de referencia. The interchangeable plates, provided with a recess in a different position than other interchangeable plates, have a variable number of notches, depending on the position of the corresponding recess in relation to a reference position.
Esta característica facilita la elección por parte del instalador y en función de las preferencias del usuario, de aquella pieza intercambiable que disponga el cajeado en una posición adecuada para permitir el paso de una mayor o menor cantidad de cerveza en la posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma. This feature facilitates the choice by the installer and depending on the preferences of the user, of that interchangeable piece that has the recessed in a suitable position to allow the passage of a greater or lesser amount of beer in the position of partial opening and generation of foam
Otra de las características de la invención es que la placa intercambiable está conformada en un material de mayor dureza que el cuerpo, o que la pieza giratoria, portador de dicha pieza intercambiable. Another feature of the invention is that the interchangeable plate is formed in a material of greater hardness than the body, or that the rotating part, carrier of said interchangeable part.
Al ser la placa intercambiable la que conforma la superficie de contacto con la bola, se ha previsto que dicha placa intercambiable esté conformada en un material duro, por ejemplo en acero, lo que permite que aquella pieza en la que se encuentra montada la placa intercambiable (cuerpo o pieza giratoria), pueda estar conformada en un material de menor dureza y de menor coste, por ejemplo aluminio, zamak, resina o incluso plástico. As the interchangeable plate is the one that forms the contact surface with the ball, it is provided that said interchangeable plate is formed of a hard material, for example in steel, which allows that part on which the interchangeable plate is mounted (body or rotating part), can be formed of a material of lower hardness and lower cost, for example aluminum, zamak, resin or even plastic.
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Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de facilitar la comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva un juego de dibujos en los que, con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente: To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached to the present specification in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:
- La figura 1 muestra una vista en perspectiva de un ejemplo realización del grifo dispensador de cerveza según la invención.
- La figura 2 muestra una vista en alzado frontal del grifo dispensador de cerveza en la posición de cierre representada en la figura 1 y parcialmente seccionado por un plano vertical. - La figura 3 muestra una vista en perspectiva, parcialmente explosionada, del grifo de la figura anterior, en la que se pueden observar unos topes definidos en la pieza giratoria para el montaje de una placa intercambiable provista de un cajeado para el acoplamiento de una bola que conforma, conjuntamente con dicha placa intercambiable, unos de los medios de retención del válvula una posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma. - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the beer dispenser tap according to the invention. - Figure 2 shows a front elevation view of the beer dispenser tap in the closed position shown in Figure 1 and partially sectioned by a vertical plane. - Figure 3 shows a perspective view, partially exploded, of the tap of the previous figure, in which some stops defined in the rotating part can be observed for the assembly of an interchangeable plate provided with a recess for the coupling of a ball forming, together with said interchangeable plate, some of the valve retention means a partial opening position and foam generation.
- La figura 4 muestra una vista en perspectiva del grifo desde un lado opuesto al de la figura anterior, parcialmente explosionada, en la que se puede observar el orificio definido en el cuerpo del grifo para el alojamiento de la bola y el muelle. - Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the tap from an opposite side to that of the previous figure, partially exploded, in which the hole defined in the tap body for housing the ball and the spring can be observed.
- La figura 5 muestra una vista en alzado de varias placas intercambiables con sus respectivos cajeados en posiciones angulares ligeramente diferentes, incluyendo dicha figura unas líneas de referencia que permiten apreciar la pequeña diferencia de posición de los respectivos cajeados. - Figure 5 shows an elevation view of several interchangeable plates with their respective recesses in slightly different angular positions, said figure including reference lines that allow to appreciate the small difference in position of the respective recesses.
- Las figuras 6, 7 y 8 muestran sendas vistas esquemáticas de perfil del grifo, en las que se puede observar la posición relativa de la bola y de la placa intercambiable en: la posición de cierre, la posición de apertura, y la posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma respectivamente. - Figures 6, 7 and 8 show schematic views of the profile of the tap, in which the relative position of the ball and the interchangeable plate can be observed in: the closing position, the opening position, and the position of partial opening and foam generation respectively.
Realización preferida de la invención. Preferred embodiment of the invention.
En la figura 1 si se han representado un grifo dispensador de cerveza que comprende un cuerpo (1 ) provisto de una entrada (1 1 ) y una salida (12) de cerveza. In Fig. 1 if a beer dispensing tap comprising a body (1) provided with an inlet (1 1) and an outlet (12) of beer has been shown.
Como se observa en la figura 2, dicho cuerpo (1 ) dispone en su interior de una válvula (2) de apertura y cierre, provista de un pasaje interior (21 ) acodado, asociada por medio de un eje horizontal (22), a una maneta (23) de accionamiento,
posibilitada de giro en un plano vertical. As can be seen in figure 2, said body (1) has inside it an opening and closing valve (2), provided with an angled inner passage (21), associated by means of a horizontal axis (22), a a drive handle (23), allowed to rotate in a vertical plane.
Dicha válvula (2) está posibilitada de giro lateral entre una posición de cierre representada en las figuras 1 , 2 y 6 y una posición de apertura representada en la figura 7. Said valve (2) is possible for lateral rotation between a closed position represented in Figures 1, 2 and 6 and an open position represented in Figure 7.
Este grifo dispone de unos medios de retención de la válvula (2) en una posición de apertura parcial y de generación de espuma, mostrada en la figura 8. En esta posición una pequeña parte de la sección el pasaje interior (21 ) de la válvula (2) se dispone enfrentado con la entrada (1 1 ) del cuerpo (1 ), definiendo un paso reducido que provoca la generación de espuma en la cerveza. This tap has valve retaining means (2) in a partial opening and foam generation position, shown in Figure 8. In this position a small part of the section the inner passage (21) of the valve (2) is arranged facing the entrance (1 1) of the body (1), defining a reduced step that causes the generation of foam in the beer.
Como se puede observar las figuras 3 y 4, dichos medios de retención comprenden una bola (3) alojada en un orificio (13) del cuerpo (1 ) del grifo y que es desplazada por un muelle (31 ) contra una placa intercambiable (4) acoplada a una pieza giratoria (24) solidaria a la maneta (23) de accionamiento del grifo. En este ejemplo de realización la pieza giratoria (24) dispone en la superficie enfrentada al cuerpo (1 ) del grifo de unos topes (25) adecuados para el acoplamiento de la placa intercambiable (4). As can be seen in Figures 3 and 4, said retention means comprise a ball (3) housed in a hole (13) of the faucet body (1) and which is displaced by a spring (31) against an interchangeable plate (4). ) coupled to a rotating part (24) integral with the handle (23) of the tap. In this exemplary embodiment, the rotating part (24) has on the surface facing the body (1) of the tap some stops (25) suitable for coupling the interchangeable plate (4).
Dicha placa intercambiable (4) conforma una superficie contacto y deslizamiento de la bola (3) durante el giro conjunto de la maneta (23), de la pieza giratoria (24), el eje horizontal (22) y la válvula (2) entre las posiciones de apertura y cierre del grifo. Said interchangeable plate (4) forms a contact and sliding surface of the ball (3) during the joint rotation of the handle (23), of the rotating part (24), the horizontal axis (22) and the valve (2) between the open and close tap positions.
Dicha placa intercambiable (4) está provista de unos encajes extremos para su acoplamiento en los topes de la pieza giratoria; y de un cajeado (41 ) para el encaje de la bola (3) y la retención de la maneta (23) y de la válvula (2) en una determinada posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma, representada en la figura 8. Said interchangeable plate (4) is provided with end fittings for engagement in the stops of the rotating part; and of a recess (41) for the fitting of the ball (3) and the retention of the handle (23) and of the valve (2) in a certain position of partial opening of the tap and of foam generation, represented in the figure 8.
En la figura 5 se han representado varias placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) que presentan sus respectivos cajeados (41 ) en unas posiciones angulares
ligeramente diferentes, de forma que utilizando una u otra placa intercambiable (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) se consigue una posición diferente de apertura parcial de la grifo y de generación de espuma y la adaptación de la cantidad de espuma producida por el grifo a los requerimientos solicitados para cada instalación dispensadora de cerveza, sin necesidad de variar ninguna otra pieza del grifo. In figure 5 several interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) are shown that have their respective recesses (41) in angular positions slightly different, so that using one or another interchangeable plate (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) a different position of partial opening of the faucet and foam generation and adaptation of the amount of foam produced by the faucet is achieved the requirements requested for each beer dispensing installation, without the need to vary any other part of the tap.
Dado que la diferencia de posición de los cajeados (41 ) en las placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) es muy reducida, dichas placas intercambiables incorporan un número variable de muescas (42), en función de la posición del cajeado (41 ) correspondiente respecto a una posición de referencia, y del grado de apertura del grifo, proporcionado por la placa intercambiable en uso, en la posición de apertura parcial y de generación de espuma. Since the difference in position of the recesses (41) in the interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) is very small, said interchangeable plates incorporate a variable number of notches (42), depending on the position of the recessed ( 41) corresponding with respect to a reference position, and the degree of opening of the tap, provided by the interchangeable plate in use, in the position of partial opening and foam generation.
Estas muestras permiten la diferenciación visual de las diferentes placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) y la selección de una y otra, en función de la cantidad de espuma que se desee obtener en la posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma del grifo. These samples allow visual differentiation of the different interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) and the selection of one and the other, depending on the amount of foam that is desired to obtain in the position of partial opening and foam generation of the tap.
En el ejemplo mostrado en las figuras las placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) están conformadas en un material de mayor dureza que la pieza giratoria (24), concretamente en acero, lo que permite fabricar la pieza giratoria (24) en un material de menor resistencia y coste. In the example shown in the figures, the interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) are formed in a material of greater hardness than the rotating part (24), specifically in steel, which allows the rotating part (24) to be manufactured in a material of lower resistance and cost.
Una vez descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la invención, así como un ejemplo de realización preferente, se hace constar a los efectos oportunos que los materiales, forma, tamaño y disposición de los elementos descritos podrán ser modificados, siempre y cuando ello no suponga una alteración de las características esenciales de la invención que se reivindican a continuación.
Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, provided that this does not imply an alteration. of the essential features of the invention that are claimed below.
Claims
1 . Grifo dispensador de cerveza; que comprende: - un cuerpo de grifo (1 ) provisto de una entrada (1 1 ) y una salida (12) de cerveza; one . Beer dispenser tap; comprising: - a tap body (1) provided with an inlet (1 1) and an outlet (12) of beer;
- una válvula (2) de apertura y cierre asociada a una maneta (23) de accionamiento, estando dicha válvula (2) provista de un pasaje interior (21 ) y alojada en el cuerpo (1 ) con posibilidad de giro entre unas posiciones de apertura y cierre del paso de cerveza; - an opening and closing valve (2) associated with an actuation lever (23), said valve (2) being provided with an inner passage (21) and housed in the body (1) with the possibility of turning between positions of opening and closing the beer passage;
- unos medios de retención de la válvula en una posición de apertura parcial y generación de espuma; caracterizado porque dichos medios de retención están dispuestos en el cuerpo (1 ) y en una pieza giratoria (24) solidaria a la maneta (23) de accionamiento del grifo y comprenden: - valve retention means in a position of partial opening and foam generation; characterized in that said retention means are arranged in the body (1) and in a rotating part (24) integral with the handle (23) of the tap and comprise:
- una bola (3) de retención, alojada en un orificio del cuerpo (1 ) o de la pieza giratoria (24), que es desplazada por un muelle (31 ) hacia una posición sobresaliente y, - a retention ball (3), housed in a hole of the body (1) or of the rotating part (24), which is moved by a spring (31) to an outstanding position and,
- al menos una placa intercambiable (4), acoplada a la pieza giratoria (24) o al cuerpo (1 ), que conforma una superficie de contacto de la bola (3) de retención durante el giro relativo del cuerpo (1 ) y la pieza giratoria (24), y la apertura y cierre del grifo, comprendiendo dicha placa intercambiable un cajeado (41 ) dispuesto en una posición adecuada para el encaje de la bola (3) y la retención de la maneta (23) y de la válvula (2) en una determinada posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. - at least one interchangeable plate (4), coupled to the rotating part (24) or to the body (1), which forms a contact surface of the retention ball (3) during the relative rotation of the body (1) and the rotating part (24), and the opening and closing of the tap, said interchangeable plate comprising a recess (41) arranged in a position suitable for fitting the ball (3) and retaining the handle (23) and the valve (2) in a certain position of partial opening of the tap and foam generation.
2.- Grifo, según la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque comprende varias placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) que presentan sus respectivos cajeados (41 ) en unas posiciones angulares ligeramente diferentes, proporcionando cada una de dichas placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) una posición diferente de
apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. 2. Tap according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises several interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) having their respective recesses (41) in slightly different angular positions, each of said interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) a different position from partial opening of the tap and foam generation.
3. - Grifo, según la reivindicación 2; caracterizado porque las placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) incorporan un número variable de muescas (42), en función de la posición del cajeado (41 ) y del grado de apertura del grifo proporcionado por dichas placas en la posición de apertura parcial del grifo y de generación de espuma. 3. - Tap according to claim 2; characterized in that the interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) incorporate a variable number of notches (42), depending on the position of the recess (41) and the degree of opening of the tap provided by said plates in the opening position partial tap and foam generation.
4. - Grifo, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 y 3, caracterizado porque las placas intercambiables (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) están conformadas en un material de mayor dureza que el cuerpo (1 ), o la pieza giratoria (23), portador de una de dichas placas intercambiables.
4. - Tap, according to any of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the interchangeable plates (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) are formed in a material of greater hardness than the body (1), or the rotating part (23) , carrier of one of said interchangeable plates.
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