WO2021241177A1 - 飲料容器用の交換部品、飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ、および、飲料容器用の交換部品の使用方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a replacement part for a beverage container, a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container, and a method of using the replacement part for a beverage container.
- a technique for forming a beverage take-out portion by fixing a fitting to the base portion of a beverage storage container is known.
- FIG. 1 shows an example of a conventional beverage storage container 1.
- FIG. 1 describes how the fitting 10 is attached to the base portion 15 by screwing between the male screw portion 10s of the fitting 10 and the female screw portion 15s of the base portion 15.
- the beverage directly touches the beverage storage container 1. Therefore, when the beverage storage container 1 is collected and reused, the labor and cost required for managing the internal state of the beverage storage container 1 are large.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a distribution head.
- the distribution head described in Patent Document 1 is connected to a container including an outer case and a bag arranged inside the outer case.
- the bag is filled with the beverage, and the beverage does not come into direct contact with the outer case.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a replacement part for a beverage container that can be easily attached to a beverage take-out pipe, a combination of the replacement part and the beverage container, and a method of using the replacement part.
- the replacement part for the beverage container in some embodiments is a part that can be attached to the beverage outlet pipe of the beverage container.
- the replacement part has a tubular member that can slide and move along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe and can be in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface of the beverage take-out pipe, and is attached to the tubular member to accommodate the beverage. It is equipped with a bag for use.
- the combination of the beverage container replacement part and the beverage container in some embodiments comprises a beverage container and a beverage container replacement part.
- the beverage container includes a beverage container body and a beverage outlet pipe inserted into the beverage container body.
- the replacement part has a tubular member that can slide and move along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe and is in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface of the beverage take-out pipe, and is attached to the tubular member to accommodate the beverage. It is equipped with a bag for.
- the method of using the replacement part for the beverage container in some embodiments is the method of using the replacement part having the tubular member and the bag body attached to the tubular member.
- the method of using the replacement part for the beverage container includes an insertion step of inserting the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe into the tubular member and the tubular shape so that a part of the beverage take-out pipe protrudes from the lower end of the tubular member.
- the movement step of sliding the member along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe and the state in which the outer peripheral surface of the beverage take-out pipe and the tubular member are in annular contact with each other are maintained on the beverage take-out pipe. It comprises an attachment step of attaching a replacement part and a second insertion step of inserting the beverage take-out tube to which the replacement part is attached into a beverage container.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a conventional beverage storage container.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part for the beverage container in the first embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing a replacement part for a beverage container according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view schematically showing how a replacement part for a beverage container is formed.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the protective sheet.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a conventional beverage storage container.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross
- FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container in the second embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part for the beverage container in the second embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing a replacement part for a beverage container according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of how to use the replacement parts for the beverage container in the embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of how to use the replacement parts for the beverage container in the embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the insertion step is executed.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the moving process is being executed.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the mounting process is executed.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the second insertion step is being executed.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the second mounting step is executed.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the beverage filling step is being executed.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the beverage extraction process is being executed.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing how a new replacement part is attached to the beverage take-out pipe after cleaning.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing how a new replacement part is attached to the beverage take-out pipe after cleaning.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state in which a beverage intake component is attached to the lower end of a beverage outlet pipe.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing a beverage intake component.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part for the beverage container in the third embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe.
- FIG. 24 is a schematic two-view diagram schematically showing a replacement part for a beverage container according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 25 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of a replacement part for a beverage container and a beverage container in a modified example of the embodiment.
- the beverage container 4 can be an existing stainless steel beverage container provided with a beverage outlet tube (in other words, a down tube).
- the beverage can be poured from the beverage container using the existing filling device and the dispensing device (dispens head) as they are, and the filling step and the pouring step are also the same as the existing steps. Can be executed.
- a beverage container other than the existing stainless steel beverage container for example, a resin beverage container such as a PET bottle may be used as the beverage container 4.
- a reusable beverage container for example, a stainless steel beverage container
- the bag 30 filled with the beverage is a new bag after use.
- a replaceable bag is used.
- the beverage filled in the second bag after replacement can be a second beverage of a different type from the first beverage filled in the first bag before replacement.
- the type of beverage stored in the beverage container 4 can be easily changed according to changes in consumer needs, seasonal changes, and the like.
- a beverage container other than the reusable beverage container for example, a disposable beverage container may be used as the beverage container 4.
- the replacement part 2 for the beverage container is a bag body capable of accommodating a beverage.
- the bag may be a bag that can accommodate alcoholic beverages such as beer, low-malt beer, wine, sake, or distilled liquor.
- the "bag body” may be a bag body capable of accommodating non-alcoholic beverages such as non-alcoholic beer, juice, and carbonated beverages.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a combination of the replacement part 2A for a beverage container and the beverage container 4 in the first embodiment. Note that FIG. 2 shows a state after the replacement part 2A for the beverage container is attached to the beverage container 4 and the beverage D is filled in the bag body 30.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part 2A for a beverage container in the first embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the replacement part 2A for a beverage container according to the first embodiment.
- a plan view is shown on the upper side of FIG. 4, and a cross-sectional view is shown on the lower side of FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view schematically showing how a replacement part 2A for a beverage container is formed.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the protective sheet 60. A plan view is shown on the upper side of FIG. 6, and a side view is shown on the lower side of FIG.
- the beverage container 4 includes a beverage container main body 40 and a beverage take-out pipe 52 inserted into the beverage container main body 40.
- the beverage container body 40 defines a space for accommodating the bag body 30.
- the beverage container body 40 is made of, for example, stainless steel.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is used to take out the beverage D stored in the bag 30 in the beverage container 4 to the outside of the beverage container 4.
- the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is arranged below the middle portion in the height direction of the beverage container main body 40. It is preferable that the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is arranged adjacent to the bottom of the beverage container main body 40.
- the length of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is, for example, 5 cm or more, 10 cm or more, 15 cm or more, or 20 cm or more.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is made of, for example, stainless steel.
- the beverage container 4 may include a beverage valve V1 and / or a gas valve V2.
- the beverage valve V1 is a valve whose state can be changed between an open state that allows the passage of a beverage and a closed state that prohibits the passage of a beverage.
- the gas valve V2 is a valve whose state can be changed between an open state that allows the passage of gas and a closed state that prohibits the passage of gas.
- the beverage container 4 may include a bottom protector 47 that protects the bottom of the beverage container body 40, and / or a top protector 48 that protects the top or base 44 of the beverage container body 40. The bottom protector 47 and / or the top protector 48 is attached to the beverage container body 40 by welding or the like.
- the replacement part 2A for the beverage container is attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52 described above.
- the replacement part 2A includes a tubular member 20 and a bag body 30 for accommodating the beverage D.
- the replacement part 2A for the beverage container can be attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted into the tubular member 20 of the replacement part 2A, and then the tubular member 20 is slid along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the replacement part 2A (more specifically, the tubular member 20) is attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the bag body 30 is attached to the tubular member 20.
- the bag body 30 is supported by the beverage take-out pipe 52 via the tubular member 20.
- “slide movement” means the slide movement relative to the beverage take-out pipe 52. Therefore, the “slide movement” includes both sliding the tubular member 20 with respect to the beverage take-out pipe 52 and sliding movement of the beverage take-out pipe 52 with respect to the tubular member 20. ..
- the tubular member 20 is slidable along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the tubular member 20 (more specifically, the inner peripheral surface 20n of the tubular member 20) is configured to be in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the inner peripheral surface 20n of the tubular member 20 and the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52 are configured to form an annular contact region.
- the replacement part 2A for a beverage container is a tubular member 20 that can slide and move along the longitudinal direction of the beverage outlet pipe 52 and can be in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage outlet pipe 52. Be prepared. Therefore, the replacement part 2A provided with the tubular member 20 and the bag body 30 can be easily attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52. More specifically, the replacement part 2A is moved by inserting the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 into the tubular member 20 and sliding the tubular member 20 along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52. It can be attached to 52.
- the replacement part 2A for the beverage container is attached to the beverage container 4 (more specifically, the beverage outlet pipe 52). It is a combination after that.
- the beverage container replacement part 2A becomes the beverage container 4 (more specifically, the beverage outlet pipe 52).
- the combination before mounting in other words, the combination in which the replacement part 2A and the beverage container 4 are provided as a combinationable part may be used.
- the tubular member 20 includes an annular sealing portion 23 that contacts the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the material of the seal portion 23 is made of a material softer than the material of the tubular member main body 25 described later. In other words, the elastic modulus of the seal portion 23 is lower than the elastic modulus of the tubular member main body 25.
- the sealing portion 23 is made of an elastic material such as silicone rubber.
- the tubular member 20 includes the seal portion 23, between the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member 20 (more specifically, the inner peripheral surface 23n of the seal portion 23) and the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the frictional force acting on the cylinder increases. In this case, the tubular member 20 is more reliably prevented from being unintentionally detached from the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the tubular member 20 has a tubular portion 26 and a flange portion 27.
- the tubular portion 26 and the flange portion 27 constitute a tubular member main body 25.
- the tubular member body 25 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
- the tubular portion 26 has, for example, a cylindrical shape.
- the flange portion 27 has an inner edge 27n connected to the tubular portion 26 and an outer edge 27u.
- the tubular portion 26 functions as a guided portion guided by the beverage take-out pipe 52 when the tubular member 20 moves along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52. Further, when the tubular member 20 has the seal portion 23, the tubular portion 26 functions as a holding portion for holding the seal portion 23.
- the seal portion 23 may be arranged on the tubular member main body 25 (more specifically, the tubular portion 26) after the tubular member main body 25 having the tubular portion 26 and the flange portion 27 is formed. Arranging the seal portion 23 on the tubular member main body 25 may be executed to mold the seal portion 23 in the molding mold in which the molded tubular member main body 25 is housed. Alternatively, the seal portion 23 and the tubular member main body 25 may be molded at the same time in the molding die.
- the lower end portion 26b of the cylinder portion 26 may be thicker than the upper end portion 26a of the cylinder portion 26.
- the lower end portion 26b may be formed with an annular recess for arranging the seal portion 23.
- the length of the tubular portion 26 in the direction along the central axis C1 is, for example, about 18 mm (14 mm or more and 30 mm or less).
- the collar portion 27 functions as a mounting portion (more specifically, a welding portion) for mounting the bag body 30.
- the welding between the flange portion 27 and the bag body 30 is, for example, high frequency welding.
- the welding between the flange portion 27 and the bag body 30 may be thermal welding or ultrasonic welding.
- the material of the collar portion 27 is preferably the same as the material of the bag body 30.
- the flange portion 27 has a ring shape in a plan view (in other words, when viewed in a direction along the central axis C1 of the cylinder portion 26).
- FIG. 4 the flange portion 27 has a ring shape in a plan view (in other words, when viewed in a direction along the central axis C1 of the cylinder portion 26).
- the flange portion 27 and the peripheral portion of the through hole 31h of the bag body 30 are welded together. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the bag body 30 is welded to the upper surface of the collar portion 27. Alternatively, the bag body 30 may be welded to the lower surface of the collar portion.
- the difference between the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the collar portion 27 and the diameter of the inner edge 27n of the collar portion 27 is. It is preferably 6 mm or more, 8 mm or more, or 10 mm or more. Further, from the viewpoint of making the size of the flange portion 27 compact, the difference between the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the flange portion 27 and the diameter of the inner edge 27n of the flange portion 27 is preferably 18 mm or less. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the diameter of the inner edge 27n of the flange portion 27 is about 25 mm (24 mm or more and 26 mm or less).
- the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the flange portion 27 is about 38 mm (37 mm or more and 39 mm or less). From the viewpoint of smoothly inserting the bag body 30 attached to the tubular member 20 into the beverage container 4, the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the collar portion 27 is sufficiently smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4. Is preferable.
- the minimum inner diameter of the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4 is, for example, about 45 mm. Therefore, the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the flange portion 27 is preferably 39 mm or less.
- the flange portion 27 may function as a grip portion that is gripped when the tubular member 20 is slid and moved along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the bag body 30 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
- the bag body 30 may be composed of any one of a high-density polyethylene layer, a low-density polyethylene layer, a polyethylene terephthalate layer, and a nylon layer, or may be composed of a laminate of these layers.
- a light-shielding layer such as an aluminum foil or an aluminum-deposited layer or an oxygen barrier layer is arranged between a plurality of synthetic resin layers. It may be composed of a film.
- the bag body 30 may be composed of a laminated film in which an oxygen barrier layer such as an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer is arranged between a plurality of synthetic resin layers.
- the bag body 30 may be composed of a laminated film including a nylon layer, a polyethylene layer, and an aluminum layer.
- the material of the bag body 30 is not limited to the above example.
- the bag body 30 is formed by welding the first sheet 31 and the second sheet 32.
- the first sheet 31 is, for example, a circular sheet having a through hole 31h into which a beverage outlet pipe 52 can be inserted.
- the second sheet 32 is, for example, a non-perforated circular sheet in which no holes are formed.
- the bag body 30 may be formed using three sheets (for example, a first sheet 31, a second sheet 32 having a through hole 31h, and a tubular sheet).
- the replacement part 2A for a beverage container may have a protective sheet 60 arranged above the bag body 30.
- the protective sheet 60 prevents or suppresses the bag body 30 from coming into contact with the through hole portion 54h or the like of the fitting 50. In the example shown in FIG. 2, if the bag body 30 comes into contact with the through hole portion 54h or the like, the bag body 30 may be damaged.
- the protective sheet 60 is arranged above the bag body 30, the bag body 30 is protected by the protective sheet 60, and damage to the bag body 30 is prevented or suppressed.
- the protective sheet 60 is not a bag body, in other words, the protective sheet 60 is a non-bag-shaped protective sheet. If the bag body 30 is unlikely to be damaged, the protective sheet 60 may be omitted.
- fitting is attached to the base part of a beverage container and is used for filling the inside of the beverage container and / or for taking out the beverage from the inside of the beverage container.
- the fitting 50 has a tubular attachment portion 51 for attaching to the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4.
- the mounting portion 51 is attached to the base portion 44 by screwing the male screw portion 51s formed on the mounting portion 51 and the female screw portion formed on the base portion 44.
- the mounting portion 51 is provided with an engaging portion 51g for mounting a dispense head (not shown in FIG. 2) for taking out the beverage from the beverage container 4.
- the engaging portion 51g is an engaging projection.
- the mounting portion 51 has an inclined surface 51k that is inclined with respect to the central axis C of the mounting portion 51.
- the inclined surface 51k functions as a valve seat portion VB2 of the gas valve V2.
- the fitting 50 includes a beverage take-out pipe 52 arranged in the beverage container main body 40.
- the fitting 50 may include a beverage valve V1 and a gas valve V2.
- the fitting 50 includes an outer cylinder portion 54 arranged on the outside of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- a plurality of through-hole portions 54h are formed in the outer cylinder portion 54.
- the mounting portion 51, the beverage take-out pipe 52, and the outer cylinder portion 54 are made of, for example, stainless steel.
- the stainless steel beverage take-out pipe 52 (or fitting 50 including the beverage take-out pipe 52) is a part that can be reused by being washed.
- the protective sheet 60 has a through hole 60h into which the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted.
- the fitting 50 is the base 44 for the distance L1 from the center of the through hole 60h to the outermost edge 60e of the protective sheet 60. It is preferable that the outermost edge 60e of the protective sheet 60 is set at a distance that does not reach the base portion 44 (see FIG. 2 if necessary). More specifically, the distance L1 is preferably about 7 cm (5 cm or more and 9 cm or less).
- the protective sheet 60 is a circular sheet. Further, a through hole 60h is formed in the circular sheet.
- the protective sheet 60 may be made of a synthetic resin or may be made of another material (for example, cloth).
- the protective sheet 60 is a separate body from the bag body 30 (in other words, the protective sheet 60 is not fixed to the bag body 30).
- the inner edge portion of the protective sheet 60 in other words, the peripheral portion of the through hole 60h may be welded to the peripheral portion of the through hole 31h of the bag body 30 or the flange portion 27 of the tubular member 20. ..
- the beverage take-out tube 52 has a shoulder portion 53c.
- the shoulder portion 53c supports the spring member 55 that urges the valve body of the beverage valve V1 upward (in other words, the shoulder portion 53c serves as a spring receiver that supports the spring member 55. Function.).
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 has a small diameter pipe portion 53b (first pipe portion) arranged below the shoulder portion 53c and a large diameter pipe portion 53a (second pipe portion) arranged above the shoulder portion 53c. ) And.
- the small diameter pipe portion 53b (first pipe portion) has a smaller outer diameter than the large diameter pipe portion 53a (second pipe portion), and the large diameter pipe portion 53a (second pipe portion) has a smaller diameter. It is a pipe portion having a larger outer diameter than the pipe portion 53b (first pipe portion).
- the minimum inner diameter (more specifically, the inner diameter of the seal portion 23) of the tubular member 20 before being attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52 is the large diameter pipe portion 53a of the beverage outlet pipe 52. It is preferably smaller than the outer diameter.
- the tubular member 20 is forced to return to its original shape due to the elastic force.
- the shape member 20 is held by the large diameter pipe portion 53a.
- the tubular member 20 is attached to the large-diameter pipe portion 53a so as to be in annular contact with the beverage take-out pipe 52 in the large-diameter pipe portion 53a.
- the position of the tubular member 20 in the height direction becomes relatively high. Therefore, it is possible to fill the inside of the bag body 30 with more beverage D.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing the combination of the replacement part 2B for the beverage container and the beverage container 4 in the second embodiment. Note that FIG. 7 shows a state after the replacement part 2B for the beverage container is attached to the beverage container 4 and the beverage D is filled in the bag body 30.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part 2B for the beverage container in the second embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the replacement part 2B for a beverage container according to the second embodiment. A plan view is shown on the upper side of FIG. 9, and a cross-sectional view is shown on the lower side of FIG. 9.
- the replacement part 2B for the beverage container and the combination of the replacement part 2B for the beverage container and the beverage container 4 in the second embodiment are parts in which the replacement part 2B is attached to the small diameter pipe portion 53b of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the replacement part 2A for the beverage container and the combination of the replacement part 2A for the beverage container and the beverage container 4 in the first embodiment are different.
- the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment.
- the replacement part 2B for the beverage container in the second embodiment is a replacement part that can be attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 arranged inside the beverage container 4.
- the replacement part 2B includes a tubular member 20 and a bag body 30.
- the tubular member 20 can slide and move along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52. Further, the tubular member 20 is in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the bag body 30 is a bag body for accommodating a beverage. Additionally, the replacement part 2B may include a protective sheet 60.
- the structure, shape, and material of the tubular member 20, the bag body 30, and the protective sheet 60 have already been described in the first embodiment. Therefore, the repeated description of the structure, shape, and material of the tubular member 20, the bag body 30, and the protective sheet 60 will be omitted.
- the beverage container 4 in the second embodiment the same container as the beverage container 4 in the first embodiment can be used.
- the beverage container 4 has a beverage container main body 40, a base portion 44, and a fitting 50.
- the fitting 50 includes a beverage take-out pipe 52 arranged inside the beverage container main body 40.
- the structure, shape, and material of the beverage container main body 40, the base portion 44, the fitting 50, and the beverage outlet pipe 52 have already been described in the first embodiment. Therefore, a repetitive description of the structure, shape, and material of the beverage container main body 40, the base portion 44, the fitting 50, and the beverage outlet pipe 52 will be omitted.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 has a shoulder portion 53c, a small-diameter pipe portion 53b arranged below the shoulder portion 53c, and a large-diameter pipe portion 53a arranged above the shoulder portion 53c. And have.
- the tubular member 20 is attached to the small diameter pipe portion 53b so as to be in annular contact with the small diameter pipe portion 53b.
- the size of the tubular member 20 can be made relatively small.
- the bag body 30 attached to the tubular member 20 can be more compactly folded around the tubular member 20 and the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 to which the replacement part 2B is attached can be more smoothly inserted into the beverage container main body 40.
- the tubular member 20 includes a sealing portion 23, a tubular portion 26, and a flange portion 27.
- the structure, shape, and material of the seal portion 23, the cylinder portion 26, and the flange portion 27 have already been described in the first embodiment. Therefore, the repeated description of the structure, shape, and material of the seal portion 23, the cylinder portion 26, and the flange portion 27 will be omitted.
- the length of the tubular portion 26 in the direction along the central axis C1 is, for example, about 18 mm (14 mm or more and 30 mm or less).
- the diameter of the inner edge 27n of the flange portion 27 is about 19 mm (18 mm or more and 20 mm or less).
- the diameter of the outer edge 27u of the flange portion 27 is about 35 mm (34 mm or more and 36 mm or less).
- the minimum inner diameter (more specifically, the inner diameter of the seal portion 23) of the tubular member 20 before being attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52 is outside the small diameter pipe portion 53b of the beverage outlet pipe 52. It is preferably smaller than the diameter.
- the tubular member 20 is formed into a tubular shape due to an elastic force that tries to return to the original shape. The member 20 is held by the small diameter pipe portion 53b.
- the replacement part 2B for the beverage container in the second embodiment and the combination of the replacement part 2B for the beverage container and the beverage container 4 are the replacement part 2A for the beverage container and the beverage container in the first embodiment. It has the same effect as the combination of the replacement part 2A for use and the beverage container 4.
- FIGS. 2 to 19. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of how to use the replacement part 2 for a beverage container in the embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the insertion step is executed.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the moving process is being executed.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the mounting process is executed.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the second insertion step is being executed.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the second mounting step is executed.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the insertion step is executed.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the moving process is being executed.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing a state after the mounting process is executed.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the second insertion step is being executed.
- FIG. 16 is
- FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the beverage filling step is being executed.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the beverage extraction process is being executed.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram schematically showing how a new replacement part 2n is attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 after cleaning.
- the replacement part used in the method of using the replacement part 2 for the beverage container in the embodiment may be the replacement part 2A for the beverage container in the first embodiment, or may be the replacement part 2A for the beverage container in the second embodiment. It may be the replacement part 2B of the above, the replacement part 2C for the beverage container in the third embodiment described later, or the replacement part for other beverage containers.
- the replacement part 2 for the beverage container includes a tubular member 20 and a bag body 30 attached to the tubular member 20.
- the replacement part 2 may include a protective sheet 60. Since the tubular member 20, the bag body 30, and the protective sheet 60 have already been described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, repeated description of these members will be omitted.
- the beverage container 4 to which the replacement part 2 for the beverage container is mounted includes a beverage container main body 40, a base portion 44, and a fitting 50 (more specifically, a beverage take-out pipe 52). Since the beverage container main body 40, the base portion 44, the fitting 50, and the beverage outlet pipe 52 have already been described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, repeated description of these members will be omitted.
- the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted into the tubular member 20.
- the first step ST1 is an insertion step.
- FIG. 12 shows a state after the first step ST1 is executed. By executing the first step ST1, the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is arranged inside the tubular member 20.
- the bag body 30 is attached to the tubular member 20 (more specifically, the collar portion 27) by welding or the like before the execution of the first step ST1.
- the first step ST1 the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted into the tubular member 20 in which the bag body 30 is attached.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted into the through hole 60h of the protective sheet 60 before the execution of the first step ST1 (insertion step) or at the same time as the execution of the first step ST1. Will be done. After that, the protective sheet 60 is arranged on the upper part of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the tubular member 20 is slid and moved.
- the second step ST2 is a moving step.
- the tubular member 20 is slid and moved along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52 so that a part of the beverage take-out pipe 52 protrudes from the lower end of the tubular member 20.
- FIG. 13 shows a state in which the second step ST2 is being executed.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 functions as a guide member for guiding the slide movement of the tubular member 20. In this case, the sliding movement of the tubular member 20 is smoothly executed.
- the cylinder is in a state where the tubular member 20 and the beverage take-out pipe 52 (more specifically, the small-diameter pipe portion 53b) are in annular contact with each other. The shape member 20 is slid and moved relative to the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the replacement part 2 is attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the third step ST3 is an attachment step.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is replaced with a replacement part 2 (more specifically, so that the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52 and the tubular member 20 are maintained in an annular contact state. , Cylindrical member 20) is attached.
- FIG. 14 shows a state after the third step ST3 is executed.
- the tubular member 20 is attached to the large-diameter pipe portion 53a of the beverage take-out pipe 52, and the tubular member 20 is attached. Is held by the large diameter pipe portion 53a.
- the tubular member 20 is attached to the small diameter pipe portion 53b of the beverage take-out pipe 52, and the tubular member 20 is attached. 20 is held by the small diameter pipe portion 53b.
- the third step ST3 (mounting step) is executed by sliding the tubular member 20 to the mounting position of the tubular member 20 along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52. NS. Therefore, the tubular member 20 can be easily attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the mounting position of the tubular member 20 is a position facing the large diameter pipe portion 53a.
- the mounting position of the tubular member 20 is a position facing the upper end portion of the small diameter pipe portion 53b.
- the tubular member 20 can be attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52. Therefore, the tubular member 20 can be attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 extremely easily and quickly.
- the amount of protrusion of the beverage take-out pipe 52 from the lower end of the tubular member 20 is 10 cm or more, or 15 cm or more.
- the tubular member 20 is slid by 10 cm or more or 15 cm or more along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is replaced with a replacement part by utilizing the frictional force acting between the inner peripheral surface 20n of the tubular member 20 and the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52. It is preferable to include attaching 2. Attaching the replacement part 2 to the beverage take-out pipe 52 by utilizing the frictional force makes, for example, the minimum inner diameter of the tubular member 20 in the natural state smaller than the outer diameter of the beverage take-out pipe 52 at the attachment position. It is feasible by. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the tubular member 20 is not adhered or welded to the beverage take-out pipe 52 in a state where the tubular member 20 is attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52. In this case, in the sub-step ST8-2 described later, the work of removing the replacement part 2 from the beverage take-out pipe 52 can be easily performed.
- the fourth step ST4 the beverage take-out pipe 52 to which the replacement part 2 (more specifically, the tubular member 20) is attached is inserted into the beverage container 4 (more specifically, the beverage container main body 40).
- the fourth step ST4 is a second insertion step.
- FIG. 15 shows a state in which the fourth step ST4 is being executed.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 is an elongated member, and its outer diameter is relatively small. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the outer diameter of the replacement part 2 attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52. More specifically, the outer diameter of the replacement part 2 can be reduced by folding the bag body 30 that constitutes a part of the replacement part 2 around the beverage take-out pipe 52. .. In this case, when the beverage take-out pipe 52 to which the replacement part 2 is attached is inserted into the beverage container 4, the replacement part 2 and the beverage take-out pipe 52 smoothly pass through the minimum inner diameter portion 44 m of the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4. ..
- the replacement part 2 (more specifically, the tubular member 20) is attached to the beverage container 4.
- the fifth step ST5 is a second mounting step.
- the fifth step ST5 (second attachment step) is executed by attaching the fitting 50 in a state where the replacement part 2 is attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 to the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4.
- FIG. 16 shows a state after the fifth step ST5 is executed.
- the attachment of the fitting 50 to the base portion 44 is executed by screwing the male screw portion 51s of the fitting 50 into the female screw portion 44f of the base portion 44.
- a double container including a bag body 30 which is an inner container and a beverage container 4 which is an outer container having a higher rigidity than the bag body 30 is formed. ..
- the sixth step ST6 is a beverage filling step.
- FIG. 17 shows a state in which the sixth step ST6 (beverage filling step) is being executed.
- the description of the filling nozzle for filling the beverage in the bag body 30 is omitted.
- sub-step ST6-1 When filling the bag 30 with a beverage, first, in sub-step ST6-1, the tip of the filling nozzle is inserted into the fitting 50. By inserting the filling nozzle, the beverage valve V1 is opened and the gas valve V2 is opened. Second, in sub-step ST6-2, as indicated by the arrow E in FIG. 17, the beverage is supplied into the bag 30 from the filling nozzle via the beverage valve V1 and the beverage is supplied into the bag 30 and the arrow F in FIG. As shown by, the gas (more specifically, air) existing in the space between the beverage container 4 and the bag 30 is discharged to the outside of the beverage container 4 via the gas valve V2. In this way, the beverage is filled in the bag body 30.
- the gas more specifically, air
- the shape of the base portion 44 is the same as the shape of the base portion of the existing stainless steel beverage container, and the shape of the upper end portion of the fitting 50 is the shape of the existing fitting.
- the shape is similar to the shape of the upper end portion of 10 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 17, it is possible to fill the bag 30 in the beverage container 4 with a beverage using an existing beverage filling system.
- the seventh step ST7 (in other words, the beverage extraction step) is executed after the beverage filling step (sixth step ST6).
- the beverage is taken out from the bag body 30 arranged in the beverage container 4.
- FIG. 18 shows a state in which the seventh step ST7 (beverage extraction step) is being executed.
- the removal of the beverage from the bag body 30 is performed via the dispense head 8.
- the dispense head 8 is attached to the fitting 50 attached to the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4.
- the mounting is performed, for example, by engaging the second engaging portion 81g provided on the main body portion 80 of the dispense head 8 with the engaging portion 51g of the fitting 50.
- the dispense head 8 includes a main body portion 80 and a plunger member 85 that can move relative to the main body portion 80.
- the above-mentioned second engaging portion 81 g is provided at the lower end portion of the main body portion 80, and the first seal member S1 (annular seal member) is held at the lower end portion of the main body portion 80.
- the first sealing member S1 seals between the main body 80 and the fitting 50.
- the main body 80 is provided with a gas introduction hole 80h for introducing a gas such as air.
- a beverage flow path P1 is provided inside the plunger member 85.
- a check valve V3 may be arranged inside the plunger member 85.
- a second seal member S2 (annular seal member) that seals between the plunger member 85 and the first valve member 56 is arranged on the outer surface of the plunger member 85.
- the first valve member 56 functions as the valve body VA2 of the gas valve V2 and has the valve seat portion VB1 of the beverage valve V1.
- the lower end of the plunger member 85 has a pressing portion 851 that presses the second valve member 57.
- the second valve member 57 functions as the valve body VA1 of the beverage valve V1.
- a gas flow path P2 is provided between the plunger member 85 and the main body 80.
- the gas flow path P2 and the gas introduction hole 80h are in a non-communication state. Further, when the plunger member 85 is in the upper position, the pressing portion 851 is separated from the second valve member 57. Further, when the plunger member 85 is in the upper position, the second seal member S2 is separated from the first valve member 56.
- Sub-step ST7-2 is a valve opening step of the beverage valve.
- the valve opening of the beverage valve V1 is performed, for example, by moving the plunger member 85 from the upper position to the lower position.
- the pressing portion 851 of the plunger member 85 presses the valve body VA1 of the beverage valve.
- the valve body VA1 is separated from the valve seat portion VB1 and the beverage valve V1 is opened.
- the second seal member S2 comes into contact with the first valve member 56. In this way, the beverage flow path P1 of the plunger member 85 and the gas flow path P2 between the plunger member 85 and the main body 80 are isolated from each other.
- the gas valve V2 is also opened.
- the second seal member S2 functions as a pressing portion for pressing the valve body VA2 of the gas valve V2.
- sub-step ST7-3 gas (for example, air) is supplied to the first space SP1 between the beverage container 4 and the bag 30.
- the gas is supplied via the dispense head 8.
- Sub-step ST7-3 is a gas supply step.
- the gas supplied from the gas supply source (for example, an air pump) is introduced into the gas introduction hole 80h (see arrow M in FIG. 18).
- the gas introduced into the gas introduction hole 80h is supplied to the first space SP1 between the beverage container 4 and the bag 30 via the gas flow path P2 (see arrow N in FIG. 18).
- the gas supplied to the first space SP1 presses the bag body 30 so that the bag body 30 contracts.
- the beverage is taken out from the bag body 30.
- the beverage is taken out via the beverage valve V1 and the dispense head 8.
- Substep ST7-4 will be explained in more detail.
- the bag body 30 is pressed inward. Therefore, the beverage in the bag 30 goes to the beverage valve V1 through the internal space of the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- the beverage in the internal space of the beverage outlet pipe 52 is the beverage of the beverage valve V1 and the plunger member 85. It is taken out of the dispense head 8 via the flow path P1 (see arrow W in FIG. 18).
- the beverage is taken out from the bag 30 by supplying gas to the first space SP1 between the beverage container 4 and the bag 30. Therefore, the beverage in the bag 30 does not come into contact with the supply gas (for example, air) supplied through the dispense head 8. Therefore, the taste, texture, and the like of the beverage do not deteriorate due to the contact of the beverage with the supplied gas. Further, when the beverage is an effervescent beverage such as beer, the feel of the foam does not deteriorate. Therefore, the quality of the beverage in the bag 30 is maintained at a high quality even after a long period of time (for example, after 4 days or more) from the start of taking out the beverage from the bag 30 in the beverage container 4. Will be done.
- a long period of time for example, after 4 days or more
- the beverage extraction method in the embodiment it is possible to use air as the gas supplied to the first space SP1 between the beverage container 4 and the bag 30. Therefore, unlike the conventional beverage extraction method, it is not necessary to prepare a carbon dioxide gas cylinder.
- a carbon dioxide gas cylinder it is necessary to prepare a plurality of carbon dioxide gas cylinders including a spare cylinder.
- space for placing multiple carbon dioxide gas cylinders is also required.
- air as the gas supplied to the first space SP1 is an optional additional configuration.
- a gas other than air for example, carbon dioxide gas
- the beverage container 4 When the beverage container 4 is a stainless steel beverage container 4, the durability and corrosion resistance of the beverage container 4 are extremely high, and the light-shielding property is excellent. Therefore, the beverage container 4 in which the bag body 30 is arranged may be stored outdoors.
- the eighth step ST8 (in other words, the step of removing the replacement part) is executed after the beverage removal step (seventh step ST7).
- the replacement part 2 is removed from the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the figure on the left side of FIG. 19 shows a state in which the eighth step ST8 (step of removing the replacement part), more specifically, the sub-step ST8-2 described later is being executed.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 to which the bag body 30 is attached is removed from the beverage container 4.
- the removal is performed, for example, by disengaging the engagement (more specifically, screwing) between the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4 and the fitting 50, and then pulling out the fitting 50 from the beverage container 4. .. Needless to say, the dispense head 8 is removed from the fitting 50 before the execution of the sub-step ST8-1.
- the replacement part 2 is removed from the beverage take-out pipe 52 taken out from the beverage container 4.
- the replacement part 2 (more specifically, the tubular member 20) is slid along the beverage take-out pipe 52 in the direction toward the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52. Including moving.
- the step of removing the replacement part 2 from the beverage take-out pipe 52 includes pulling out the beverage take-out pipe 52 from the replacement part 2 (more specifically, the tubular member 20).
- the replacement part 2 can be removed from the beverage outlet pipe 52 by simply sliding the replacement part 2 (more specifically, the tubular member 20) along the beverage outlet pipe 52. It is possible. Therefore, the work of removing the replacement part 2 (and the work of replacing the replacement part 2 attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 with a new replacement part) can be performed extremely easily and quickly.
- FIG. 19 shows that the beverage take-out pipe 52 (or the fitting 50 including the beverage take-out pipe 52) is washed and reused.
- the replacement part 2 once used is replaced with a new replacement part 2n (more specifically, a new replacement part). Since the structure of the replacement part 2 in the embodiment is simple, the manufacturing cost of the replacement part 2 is low.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 As illustrated in FIG. 19, in the ninth step ST9, after the beverage take-out pipe 52 (or the fitting 50 including the beverage take-out pipe 52) is washed, the beverage take-out pipe 52 has a new replacement part 2n. It is attached.
- the ninth step ST9 is a reattachment step.
- the new replacement part 2n is preferably a part having the same shape and structure as the replacement part 2 removed from the fitting 50 in substep ST8-2.
- the beverage take-out pipe 52 (or the fitting 50 including the beverage take-out pipe 52) to which a new replacement part 2n is attached in the reattachment step is a part that is washed and reused.
- the operating cost of the beverage container 4 as a whole is reduced. More specifically, by making the expensive beverage container 4 and the fitting 50 reusable and making the inexpensive replacement part 2 disposable, the operating cost of the beverage container as a whole is reduced.
- the bag 30 is filled with the beverage, and the beverage does not come into direct contact with the reusable beverage container body 40. Therefore, the safety of the beverage is surely ensured. Further, since the beverage does not come into direct contact with the beverage container body 40 to be reused, it is possible to prevent organic substances (dirt) or odors from adhering to the inside of the beverage container body 40. From the above, it becomes easy to manage the beverage container when the beverage container 4 is collected and reused. In addition, it is possible to simplify the process of cleaning the beverage container 4.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state in which the beverage intake component 70 is attached to the lower end portion of the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the beverage intake component 70. A plan view is shown on the upper side of FIG. 21, and a cross-sectional view is shown on the lower side of FIG. 21.
- the replacement part 2 for the beverage container in the embodiment may include a beverage intake component 70 attached to the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- a notch 521 is formed at the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the lower end opening 52h in other words, the opening facing the bottom portion 30b of the bag body 30
- the beverage in the bag body 30 can be taken into the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- a notch 521 is formed at the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52. The cut portion 521 functions as a side opening formed in the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the side opening OP can be provided without modifying the conventional beverage take-out pipe. More specifically, simply by attaching the beverage take-in component 70 to the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52, a side opening OP for taking in the beverage is formed in the beverage take-out pipe 52. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the gap G formed between the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 and the beverage intake component 70 functions as the side opening OP.
- the beverage intake component 70 has an insertion portion 71 inserted into the beverage outlet pipe 52 and a side opening forming portion 73 forming the side opening OP.
- the beverage intake component 70 may include a shoulder portion 75 and / or a bottom plate 77 that abuts on the lower end 52e of the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- the insertion portion 71 fits into the lower end portion of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the outer diameter of the insertion portion 71 is the same as the inner diameter of the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52, or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the lower end. Larger is preferred.
- the outer diameter of the insertion portion 71 is, for example, about 17.5 mm (16 mm or more and 19 mm or less).
- the insertion portion 71 is composed of the tip portions of a plurality of leg portions 701 included in the beverage intake component 70.
- the beverage intake component 70 has four legs 701.
- the beverage capture component 70 may have two, three, or five or more legs 701.
- the side opening forming portion 73 is a portion (in other words, the leg portion 701) arranged outside the beverage take-out pipe 52 among the plurality of leg portions 701 of the beverage intake component 70. It is composed of the base end part). More specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 20, a side opening OP is formed by two legs 701 adjacent to each other, a lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52, and a bottom plate 77.
- the shoulder portion 75 functions as a stopper for positioning the beverage intake component 70 with respect to the lower end 52e of the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- the portion above the shoulder portion 75 is inserted into the beverage outlet pipe 52, and the portion below the shoulder portion 75 is exposed to the outside of the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- the bottom plate 77 is a plate-shaped portion arranged so as to face the bottom portion 30b (or the bottom portion of the beverage container 4) of the bag body 30.
- the bottom plate 77 By arranging the bottom plate 77 so as to face the bottom of the bag 30 or to make contact with the bottom of the bag 30, the shape of the central portion of the bottom of the bag 30 is stabilized. .. In this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of beverage remaining without being taken out from the bag body 30. In particular, when the bottom plate 77 is contact-arranged with the bottom portion 30b of the bag body 30, the amount of beverage remaining without being taken out from the bag body 30 can be made small. It is preferable that the bottom plate 77 does not have a through hole. However, in the embodiment, it is not excluded that a through hole is formed in the bottom plate 77.
- the outer diameter of the bottom plate 77 is preferably smaller than the inner diameter of the tubular member 20.
- the outer diameter of the bottom plate 77 is, for example, about 25 mm (24 mm or more and 26 mm or less).
- the beverage intake component 70 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin.
- the timing of replacing the beverage intake component 70 constituting a part of the replacement component 2 and the timing of replacing the tubular member 20 and the bag body 30 constituting the other part of the replacement component 2 are the same timing. It may be, or it may be at a different timing. Further, the beverage intake component 70 may be a one-time disposable component or a component that can be repeatedly used a plurality of times.
- the fitting 50 is a well type fitting in which a recess 50a (for example, see FIG. 20) is formed at the top of the fitting. ..
- the fitting 50 in the embodiment may be a flat type fitting in which the top of the fitting is substantially flat.
- FIG. 22 to 24 are diagrams for explaining the replacement part 2C for the beverage container corresponding to the flat type fitting 50, and the combination of the replacement part 2C for the beverage container and the beverage container 4.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing the combination of the replacement part 2C for the beverage container and the beverage container 4 in the third embodiment. Note that FIG. 22 shows a state after the replacement part 2C for the beverage container is attached to the beverage container 4 and the beverage D is filled in the bag body 30.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state before the replacement part 2C for the beverage container in the third embodiment is attached to the beverage outlet pipe 52.
- FIG. 24 is a schematic two-view view schematically showing the replacement part 2C for a beverage container according to the third embodiment. A plan view is shown on the upper side of FIG. 24, and a cross-sectional view is shown on the lower side of FIG. 24.
- the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment and the second embodiment in that the replacement part 2C is a part attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 forming a part of the flat type fitting 50. In other respects, the third embodiment is similar to the first or second embodiment.
- the differences from the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be mainly described.
- the repetitive description of the matters explained in the first embodiment or the second embodiment will be omitted. Therefore, it goes without saying that the matters explained in the first embodiment or the second embodiment can be applied to the third embodiment even if the explanation is not explicitly given in the third embodiment.
- the replacement part 2C is a part that can be attached to the beverage take-out pipe 52 of the beverage container 4.
- the replacement part 2C has a tubular member 20 and a bag body 30.
- the tubular member 20 can slide and move along the longitudinal direction of the beverage take-out pipe 52. Further, the tubular member 20 is in annular contact with the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the tubular member 20 has an annular sealing portion 23 that contacts the outer peripheral surface 52u of the beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the bag body 30 is attached to the tubular member 20 and is used for accommodating a beverage.
- the replacement part 2C for the beverage container in the third embodiment may include a protective sheet 60 arranged above the bag body 30. As illustrated in FIG. 23, the protective sheet 60 is formed with a through hole 60h into which the beverage take-out pipe 52 is inserted.
- the replacement part 2C for the beverage container in the third embodiment may include a beverage intake component 70 (not shown in FIGS. 22 to 24) attached to the lower end of the beverage take-out pipe 52. Since the beverage intake component 70 has already been described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, a repetitive description of the beverage intake component 70 will be omitted.
- tubular member 20 As the tubular member 20, the bag body 30 and the protective sheet 60 in the third embodiment, the tubular member 20, the bag body 30 and the protective sheet 60 in the first embodiment or the second embodiment can be adopted. .. Since the tubular member 20, the bag body 30, and the protective sheet 60 have already been described in detail in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, repeated description of these members will be omitted.
- the beverage container 4 is the beverage container main body 40, the base portion 44, and the beverage take-out arranged inside the beverage container main body 40.
- a tube 52 is provided. Since the beverage container main body 40, the base portion 44, and the beverage outlet pipe 52 have already been described in detail in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, repeated description of these members will be omitted.
- the members constituting the beverage container 4 the members having the same functions as the members constituting the beverage container 4 in the first embodiment are referred to the members constituting the beverage container 4 in the first embodiment.
- the beverage container 4 may include a fitting 50 attached to the base portion 44 of the beverage container 4.
- the fitting 50 may include a beverage valve V1, a gas valve V2, a mounting portion 51 attached to the base portion 44, and a stainless steel beverage take-out pipe 52.
- the fitting 50, including the stainless steel beverage take-out tube 52, may be reusable by cleaning.
- the method of using the replacement part 2C for the beverage container described above can be adopted.
- Each step of how to use the replacement part for the beverage container (1st step ST1 to 9th step ST9, sub-step ST6-1 and sub-step ST6-2, sub-step ST7-1 to sub-step ST7-4, sub-step ST8 Since -1 and sub-step ST8-2) have been described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 19, the repetitive description of each step of the method of using the replacement part 2C for the beverage container is omitted. ..
- the fitting 50 of the beverage container 4 is provided with a removal prevention member 59 for preventing the fitting 50 from being taken out from the beverage container 4. good.
- the removal prevention member 59 prevents the fitting 50 from being taken out of the beverage container 4 without using a dedicated jig.
- the fitting 50 including the beverage take-out pipe 52 can be removed from the beverage container 4. ..
- the removal prevention member 59 projects outward from the outer cylinder portion 54. If the removal prevention member 59 comes into contact with the bag body 30, the bag body 30 may be damaged. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 25, the protective sheet 60 prevents the bag body 30 from coming into direct contact with the removal prevention member 59. In this way, damage to the bag body 30 is prevented.
- the aspect of providing the protective sheet 60 for preventing the bag body 30 from coming into direct contact with the removal prevention member 59 can also be adopted in the first to third embodiments.
- the flange portion 27 is arranged at the upper end of the tubular portion 26 of the tubular member 20 in the first to third embodiments described above.
- the flange portion 27 may be arranged at the lower end of the cylinder portion 26 as illustrated in FIG. 25.
- the flange portion 27 may be arranged in the middle portion of the cylinder portion 26.
- the tubular portion 26 has an upper tubular portion arranged above the flange portion 27 and a lower tubular portion arranged below the flange portion 27.
- the upper end of the tubular member 20 is a spring member 55b (or a spring receiver that supports the spring member 55b) that urges the valve body VA2 of the gas valve V2 upward. It is located below 550).
- the tubular member 20 can be arranged by making good use of the space below the fitting 50. More specifically, the tubular member 20 can be arranged in the space inside the virtual cylinder formed by virtually extending the outer cylinder portion 54 downward.
- the flange portion 27 of the tubular member 20 is arranged vertically below the spring member 55b.
- the lower end 52e of the beverage take-out pipe 52 is arranged in the vicinity of the bottom 45 of the beverage container 4.
- the distance L5 between the lower end 52e of the beverage outlet pipe 52 and the inner surface of the bottom 45 of the beverage container 4 is, for example, 4 cm. Below, it is 3 cm or less, 2 cm or less, or 1 cm or less.
- the lower end of the base portion 44 may have a tapered surface 44t.
- the tapered surface 44t is a surface whose inner diameter decreases toward the top. Since the lower end of the base portion 44 has the tapered surface 44t, when the replacement part 2 is taken out from the beverage container 4, the bag body 30 (and the protective sheet 60) that comes into contact with the lower end of the base portion 44 is formed by the tapered surface 44t. The diameter is reduced smoothly. In this way, the bulky bag body 30 can be smoothly taken out from the beverage container 4 via the base portion 44.
- the embodiment in which the lower end of the base portion 44 has the tapered surface 44t can also be adopted in the first to third embodiments.
- the replacement part 2 for a beverage container in the embodiment can be applied to any container in which a beverage outlet pipe is arranged inside the beverage container.
- the replacement part 2 for a beverage container may be applied to a drum can in which a beverage outlet pipe is arranged.
- beverage flow path P2 ... gas flow path, S1 ... first seal member, S2 ... second seal member, SP1 ... first space, V1 ... beverage valve, V2 ... gas valve, V3 ... check valve, VA1 ... beverage valve valve body, VA2 ... Gas valve valve body, VB1 ... Beverage valve valve seat, VB2 ... Gas valve valve seat
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図2乃至図6を参照して、第1の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2A、飲料容器用の交換部品2Aと飲料容器4との組み合わせについて説明する。図2は、第1の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Aと飲料容器4との組み合わせを模式的に示す概略断面図である。なお、図2は、飲料容器用の交換部品2Aが飲料容器4に装着され、かつ、袋体30内に飲料Dが充填された後の状態を示す。図3は、第1の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Aが、飲料取出管52に取り付けられる前の状態を模式的に示す概略断面図である。図4は、第1の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Aを模式的に示す概略2面図である。図4の上側には、平面図が記載され、図4の下側には、断面図が記載されている。図5は、飲料容器用の交換部品2Aが形成される様子を模式的に示す概略斜視図である。図6は、保護シート60を模式的に示す概略2面図である。図6の上側には、平面図が記載され、図6の下側には、側面図が記載されている。
図4に記載の例では、筒状部材20は、飲料取出管52の外周面52uに接触する環状のシール部23を備える。シール部23の材質は、後述の筒状部材本体25の材質よりも軟質な材質で構成される。換言すれば、シール部23の弾性率は、筒状部材本体25の弾性率よりも低い。シール部23は、例えば、シリコーンゴム等の弾性材料によって構成される。筒状部材20がシール部23を備える場合、筒状部材20と飲料取出管52の外周面52uとの間から飲料が漏出することがより確実に防止される。また、筒状部材20がシール部23を備える場合、筒状部材20の内周面(より具体的には、シール部23の内周面23n)と飲料取出管52の外周面52uとの間に作用する摩擦力が増加する。この場合、意図せずして、飲料取出管52から筒状部材20が外れることがより確実に防止される。
袋体30は、例えば、ポリエチレン、ポリプロピレン等の合成樹脂によって構成される。袋体30は、高密度ポリエチレン層、低密度ポリエチレン層、ポリエチレンテレフタレート層、ナイロン層のいずれかによって構成されていてもよく、これらの層の積層体で構成されていてもよい。また、袋体30は、遮光性、および/または、酸素バリア性を確保するために、アルミ箔またはアルミニウム蒸着層等の遮光層または酸素バリア層が複数の合成樹脂層の間に配置された積層フィルムによって構成されていてもよい。また、袋体30は、エチレンビニルアルコール共重合体等の酸素バリア層が複数の合成樹脂層の間に配置された積層フィルムによって構成されていてもよい。袋体30は、ナイロン層、ポリエチレン層、アルミニウム層を含む積層フィルムによって構成されていてもよい。なお、袋体30の材質は、上述の例に限定されない。図5に記載の例では、袋体30は、第1シート31と、第2シート32とを溶着することにより形成される。第1シート31は、例えば、飲料取出管52を挿入可能な貫通孔31hを有する円形シートである。また、第2シート32は、例えば、孔が形成されていない無孔の円形シートである。第1シート31の内縁部(換言すれば、貫通孔31hの周辺部分)と、上述の鍔部27とが溶着されることにより、第1シート31と筒状部材20とが一体化される。また、第1シート31の外縁部31eと第2シート32の外縁部32eとが環状に溶着されることにより、袋体30が形成される。代替的に、袋体30は、3枚のシート(例えば、貫通孔31hを有する第1シート31、第2シート32、および、筒状のシート)を用いて形成されてもよい。
図2に例示されるように、飲料容器用の交換部品2Aは、袋体30の上方に配置される保護シート60を有していてもよい。保護シート60は、袋体30が、フィッティング50の貫通孔部54h等に接触することを防止または抑制する。図2に記載の例において、袋体30が、当該貫通孔部54h等に接触すると、袋体30が損傷するおそれがある。これに対し、袋体30の上方に保護シート60が配置される場合、袋体30が保護シート60によって保護され、袋体30が損傷することが防止または抑制される。保護シート60は、袋体ではないこと、換言すれば、保護シート60は、非袋状の保護シートであることが好ましい。なお、袋体30の損傷が生じる可能性が低い場合には、保護シート60は、省略されてもよい。
図2に記載の例では、飲料取出管52は、肩部53cを有する。図2に記載の例では、肩部53cは、飲料弁V1の弁体を上方に付勢するばね部材55を支持する(換言すれば、肩部53cは、ばね部材55を支持するばね受けとして機能する。)。また、飲料取出管52は、肩部53cよりも下方に配置される小径管部53b(第1管部)と、肩部53cよりも上方に配置される大径管部53a(第2管部)とを有する。なお、小径管部53b(第1管部)は、大径管部53a(第2管部)よりも外径が小さな管部であり、大径管部53a(第2管部)は、小径管部53b(第1管部)よりも外径が大きな管部である。
図7乃至図9を参照して、第2の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2B、および、飲料容器用の交換部品2Bと飲料容器4との組み合わせについて説明する。図7は、第2の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Bと飲料容器4との組み合わせを模式的に示す概略断面図である。なお、図7は、飲料容器用の交換部品2Bが飲料容器4に装着され、かつ、袋体30内に飲料Dが充填された後の状態を示す。図8は、第2の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Bが、飲料取出管52に取り付けられる前の状態を模式的に示す概略断面図である。図9は、第2の実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2Bを模式的に示す概略2面図である。図9の上側には、平面図が記載され、図9の下側には、断面図が記載されている。
図7に記載の例では、飲料取出管52は、肩部53cと、肩部53cよりも下方に配置される小径管部53bと、肩部53cよりも上方に配置される大径管部53aとを有する。
続いて、図2乃至図19を参照して、実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2の使用方法について説明する。図10および図11は、実施形態における飲料容器用の交換部品2の使用方法の一例を示すフローチャートである。図12は、挿入工程が実行された後の様子を模式的に示す図である。図13は、移動工程を実行中の様子を模式的に示す図である。図14は、取付工程が実行された後の様子を模式的に示す図である。図15は、第2挿入工程を実行中の様子を模式的に示す図である。図16は、第2取付工程が実行された後の様子を模式的に示す図である。図17は、飲料充填工程を実行中の様子を模式的に示す図である。図18は、飲料取出工程を実行中の様子を模式的に示す図である。図19は、洗浄後の飲料取出管52に新たな交換部品2nが取り付けられる様子を模式的に示す図である。
続いて、図20および図21を参照して、飲料取出管52の下端部に取り付けられる飲料取り込み部品70について説明する。図20は、飲料取出管52の下端部に飲料取り込み部品70が取り付けられた状態を模式的に示す概略断面図である。図21は、飲料取り込み部品70を模式的に示す概略2面図である。図21の上側には、平面図が記載され、図21の下側には、断面図が記載されている。
第1の実施形態および第2の実施形態では、フィッティング50が、当該フィッティングの頂部に凹部50a(例えば、図20を参照。)が形成されたウェルタイプのフィッティングである場合の例について説明された。代替的に、実施形態におけるフィッティング50は、当該フィッティングの頂部が略平坦なフラットタイプのフィッティングであってもよい。
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- 飲料容器の飲料取出管に取り付け可能な飲料容器用の交換部品であって、
前記飲料取出管の長手方向に沿ってスライド移動可能、かつ、前記飲料取出管の外周面と環状に接触可能な筒状部材と、
前記筒状部材に取り付けられ、飲料を収容するための袋体と
を具備する
飲料容器用の交換部品。 - 前記筒状部材は、前記飲料取出管の前記外周面に接触する環状のシール部を有する
請求項1に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品。 - 前記袋体の上方に配置される保護シートを更に具備し、
前記保護シートは、前記飲料取出管が挿入される貫通孔を有する
請求項1または2に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品。 - 飲料容器と、
飲料容器用の交換部品と
を具備し、
前記飲料容器は、
飲料容器本体と、
前記飲料容器本体に挿入される飲料取出管と
を備え、
前記交換部品は、
前記飲料取出管の長手方向に沿ってスライド移動可能、かつ、前記飲料取出管の外周面と環状に接触する筒状部材と、
前記筒状部材に取り付けられ、飲料を収容するための袋体と
を備える
飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記飲料容器は、前記飲料容器の口金部に取り付けられるフィッティングを備え、
前記フィッティングは、
飲料弁と、
ガス弁と、
前記口金部に取り付けられる取付部と、
前記飲料取出管と
を有し、
前記飲料取出管は、ステンレス鋼製であり、
ステンレス鋼製の前記飲料取出管を含む前記フィッティングは、洗浄されることにより再使用可能である
請求項4に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記フィッティングは、前記フィッティングが前記飲料容器から取り出されるのを防止する取り外し防止部材を備え、
前記交換部品は、前記袋体が前記取り外し防止部材に直接接触することを防止する保護シートを備える
請求項5に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記交換部品は、前記飲料取出管の下端部に取り付けられる飲料取り込み部品を備える
請求項4乃至6のいずれか一項に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記飲料取出管は、ウェルタイプのフィッティングの一部を構成する部材であるか、あるいは、フラットタイプのフィッティングの一部を構成する部材である
請求項4乃至7のいずれか一項に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記飲料取出管は、
肩部と、
前記肩部よりも下方に配置される小径管部と、
前記肩部よりも上方に配置される大径管部と
を有し、
前記筒状部材は、前記大径管部に環状に接触するように、前記大径管部に取り付けられる
請求項4乃至8のいずれか一項に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 前記飲料取出管は、
肩部と、
前記肩部よりも下方に配置される小径管部と、
前記肩部よりも上方に配置される大径管部と
を有し、
前記筒状部材は、前記小径管部に環状に接触するように、前記小径管部に取り付けられる
請求項4乃至8のいずれか一項に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品と飲料容器との組み合わせ。 - 飲料容器用の交換部品の使用方法であって、
前記交換部品は、
筒状部材と、
前記筒状部材に取り付けられた袋体と
を具備し、
前記使用方法は、
飲料取出管の下端を前記筒状部材に挿入する挿入工程と、
前記筒状部材の下端から前記飲料取出管の一部が突出するように前記筒状部材を前記飲料取出管の長手方向に沿ってスライド移動させる移動工程と、
前記飲料取出管の外周面と前記筒状部材とが環状に接触した状態が維持されるように前記飲料取出管に前記交換部品を取り付ける取付工程と、
前記交換部品が取り付けられた前記飲料取出管を飲料容器内に挿入する第2挿入工程と
を具備する
飲料容器用の交換部品の使用方法。 - 前記取付工程は、前記筒状部材の内周面と前記飲料取出管の外周面との間に作用する摩擦力を利用して、前記飲料取出管に前記交換部品を取り付けることを含む
請求項11に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品の使用方法。 - 前記交換部品を、前記飲料取出管から取り外す取外工程と、
新たな交換部品を、前記飲料取出管に取り付ける再取付工程と
を更に具備し、
前記再取付工程で前記新たな交換部品が取り付けられる前記飲料取出管は、洗浄されて再使用される部品である
請求項11または12に記載の飲料容器用の交換部品の使用方法。
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