Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
  • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
  • B67D1/08—Details
  • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
  • B67D1/1245—Change-over devices, i.e. connecting a flow line from an empty container to a full one
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
  • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
  • B67D1/08—Details
  • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
  • B67D1/125—Safety means, e.g. over-pressure valves
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
  • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
  • B67D1/08—Details
  • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
  • B67D1/1252—Gas pressure control means, e.g. for maintaining proper carbonation

Definitions

• the present specification refers, as its title indicates, to an extractor valve of the type used for barrels of beverages in facilities with automated barrel change, comprising a solenoid valve connected to the purge outlet of the extractor valve, with an outlet to a drain tube, to allow automated purging controlled from an external electronic control module.
• the present invention belongs to the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of devices for the distribution of cold carbonated beverages under pressure and in bulk, distributed in barrels, such as beer, and more specifically to installations with automated barrel change.
• patent GB2415952 "Liquid supply changeover system” describes a beverage distribution system with automatic container changeover, of the type used in at least two beverage containers or barrels, a beverage cooling system and a series of drain and service solenoid valves, all connected to the dispensing tap, and where, in turn, arranged in the barrel is at least one valve connected to a gas dispensing system, all commanded by a control module. It also incorporates a flow meter, a pressure gauge and valves, which can be pneumatic or
• the gas dispensing system comprises a valve and a gas bottle, finally incorporating a sanitizing system for unused devices.
• This invention has the drawback that the automatic change of the barrel is not specified, leaving in a concise way the possibility of replacing the barrel, but it is not clear to a person skilled in the art how said change could occur automatically, that is, without the presence and involvement of at least one operator. In the same way, as for the means of puncturing the barrel, it is not clearly defined how such an action can occur. Means other than manual operation for purging and cleaning the valve are also not provided.
• Extractor valve for beverage dispensing uses an extractor valve with the particularity of providing automatic change of beverage barrels without interruption and without the need for manipulation by an operator when exhaust the liquid from the corresponding barrel or container, including connections for the gas inlet, electrical connections governed from a control panel, connection of flood pipes for the conduction of the liquid content of the barrels together with refrigerated water, said pipes being connected to a connection device that allows the distribution of the liquid to the dispensing tap through a flood hose or a contact hose.
• This invention despite its correct operation and its high level of automation, still requires manual operation to purge the valves when changing barrels.
• none of these embodiments envisages the use of a protective casing, or a handle to facilitate its extraction, displacement and insertion.
• the extractor valve with automatable purging object of the present invention has been devised, which allows provide the known valves also with the possibility of automating the purge.
• the extractor valve with automated purging in addition to comprising a coupling for the beverage barrel, an inlet for the supply of carbon dioxide, a beverage outlet, a purge intake, beverage level detection means, opening and closing of the flow of beverage, and electrical connection means with an external electronic control module capable of automatically controlling the opening and closing of multiple extractor valves depending on the level of beverage, also comprising
• the solenoid valve and at least the upper part of the extractor valve are housed in a protective casing, to prevent the deposit of dirt on it and to protect it against knocks.
• This protective casing can optionally have a handle to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the valve assembly in the barrel.
• This extractor valve with automated purging provides multiple advantages over currently available devices, the most important being that it allows the external electronic control module, in addition to automatically controlling the opening and closing of multiple extractor valves based on the level of drinks from their barrels, allowing them to switch from one to another when they run out, can automatically purge said valves without manual intervention, with the consequent improvement in their operability, avoiding the accumulation of residual drinks in the valve after use which could cause health problems.
• valves can be housed in a protective casing, the deposition of dirt on them can be avoided and they can be protected against knocks.
• having an optional handle makes it easy to mount and remove the valve assembly from the barrel.
• figure -1- shows a front view and a side view of the invention in its basic version.
• Figure -2- shows a front view and a side view of the invention in its alternative version with a protective casing.
• the extractor valve with automated purging (1) of the type used for beverage barrels, comprises a coupling (2) for the beverage barrel, an inlet (3) for the carbon dioxide supply, a beverage outlet (4), a purge outlet, beverage level detection means, beverage flow opening and closing means, and electrical connection means with an external electronic control module ( 13) capable of automatically controlling the opening and closing of multiple extractor valves depending on the level of beverage, and also includes
• the solenoid valve inlet (7) is connected to the extractor valve bleed inlet (1) by means of a tube (6) ending in a connector (1) located in the extractor valve bleed inlet (1), although an alternative embodiment is envisaged in which the
• FIG. 2 Another alternative embodiment is provided, combinable with the previous ones, which is illustrated in Figure 2, in which the solenoid valve (7) and at least the upper part of the extractor valve (1) are housed in a protective casing (9), to avoid the deposition of dirt on it and protect it against knocks.
• This protective casing (9) can optionally have a handle (10) to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the valve assembly in the barrel.

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