WO2023118704A1 - Facility for dispensing beverages into containers, in particular cans - Google Patents

Facility for dispensing beverages into containers, in particular cans Download PDF

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WO2023118704A1
WO2023118704A1 PCT/FR2022/052364 FR2022052364W WO2023118704A1 WO 2023118704 A1 WO2023118704 A1 WO 2023118704A1 FR 2022052364 W FR2022052364 W FR 2022052364W WO 2023118704 A1 WO2023118704 A1 WO 2023118704A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/06—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
    • G07F13/065—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof for drink preparation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F1/00—Racks for dispensing merchandise; Containers for dispensing merchandise
    • A47F1/04—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs
    • A47F1/08—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from bottom
    • A47F1/085—Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles, e.g. by means of gravity or springs dispensing from bottom for nested articles, e.g. cups, cones
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • G07F11/16—Delivery means
    • G07F11/24—Rotary or oscillatory members
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
    • G07F13/10—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles

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  • the invention belongs to the field of installations for dispensing beverages, and typically carbonated beverages, such as beer, in containers in particular of the can type. It relates more specifically to an element of such an installation allowing the storage and distribution of lids capable of sealing said containers after filling, and of being crimped at the level of the free upper end of said containers.
  • the packaging of liquid in cans provided with a system for opening the lid is widely used today.
  • This type of container can be stored in automatic dispensing units, if necessary maintained at a given temperature, the user being able to select the drink of his choice and obtain it, if necessary, after payment of the price from a automaton.
  • the beverage in question is packaged in a can prior to its storage in such vending machines.
  • the residence time of the drink in the cans can thus vary according to the duration of renewal of said cans, and likely to alter the taste qualities of said drink.
  • stock management is necessarily more complex.
  • an installation has been proposed allowing the filling of a can-type container, its closing and its obtaining in real time, that is to say once the obtaining process has been initiated by the user.
  • such an installation generates, typically after triggering a cycle by the user, and with payment integrated or not with an automaton, the filling of a container, then its sealing, so that the taste qualities of the drink are preserved, since the latter stays only a very short time in the container before its purchase.
  • the beverage in question is stored in a larger capacity tank, which can be refrigerated, able to better preserve its taste qualities and, on the other hand, favoring the management of the installation itself.
  • the user grabs an empty can from a storage tank adjacent to the filling unit, positions said can on an appropriate receptacle of the filling unit.
  • the can then undergoes a cycle in which it is conveyed to the level of a filling unit proper, then to the level of a closing unit at the level of which the lid which is associated with it is first positioned, then crimped to the upper free end of the bobbin once filled, and finally, is conveyed to the level of the zone of reception of the full bobbin, the user then being able to seize it.
  • the user has a can filled at time t with the drink in question, so that the latter has not stayed in said can prior to its consumption.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a magazine for an automatic lid dispenser, which is both removable and reassemblable without tools, in order to facilitate its loading, and therefore, as a corollary, the general management of the installation by the operator.
  • the invention therefore relates to an installation for dispensing beverages in containers, in particular of the can type, comprising:
  • ⁇ means capable of moving said container from the receiving unit to the filling, dispensing and lid positioning and crimping units respectively.
  • the lids are stored on top of each other in a retractable and therefore removable storage magazine, said magazine being provided with positioning and centering means capable of cooperating with guide and positioning members associated with the 'facility.
  • the means for positioning and centering the store consist of through holes provided within a base oriented perpendicularly with respect to the main dimension of the store, in this case typically vertical. , said orifices cooperating with vertical rods mounted on the lid dispensing unit.
  • At least three vertical rods emanating from said dispensing unit are provided, so as to tangent said store outside thereof.
  • the positioning and centering means consist of protrusions extending where the side faces, defining the storage volume of said store, said protrusions being intended to cooperate with the unitary distribution unit of the lids.
  • the storage magazine is provided with a removable member capable of sliding along the entire height of said magazine, and intended to promote the filling of the magazine and its handling both during filling and when positioning the magazine within the installation.
  • This member advantageously consists of a tongue of width less than the vertical slot with which the magazine is provided along its entire height.
  • the means for positioning and centering the magazine consist, on the one hand, of a member acting as an attachment point on an element integral with the installation, said member being positioned substantially halfway up the magazine, and on the other hand, centering pins on the unit for dispensing and positioning the lids.
  • the member acting as an attachment point is configured in such a way as to allow said store to tilt in order to respectively allow it to be put in place and retracted into and out of the installation.
  • the dispensing unit of the invention is advantageously movable between a magazine loading position and an operational position.
  • This dispensing unit is provided with a platform pierced with a through hole, the dimensions of which allow the passage of a lid for the purpose of dispensing it, said through hole being at least partially closable using a movable drawer in translation parallel to said platform and as a corollary perpendicular to the main dimension of the storage magazine, the movement of said drawer being carried out by means of an electromagnet, or any other equivalent device.
  • the drawer comprises two plates integral with each other, said plates each being provided with a through hole of oblong shape, said through holes being positioned antagonistically with respect to each other and one above the other, each of said through-orifices comprising a circular part, the diameter of which is compatible with the passage of a closing lid to be dispensed.
  • Figure 1 is a simplified schematic representation in perspective of the installation seen from three quarters of a first embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic representation illustrating in more detail the essential elements of the installation of Figure 1.
  • FIG 3 is a schematic perspective view of the lid storage magazine, shown empty, and its cooperation with the lid distribution unit of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the lid storage magazine according to a variant of Figure 3, before its positioning on the dispensing unit of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic representation of the storage magazine for the lids of Figure 4 after installation on the dispensing unit of the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a second variant of the storage magazine of the invention, still in connection with the first embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a third variant of the storage magazine of the invention, still in connection with the first embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a simplified schematic representation in perspective of the installation seen from three quarters of a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic representation illustrating in more detail the essential elements of the installation of figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic representation illustrating the cover storage magazine implemented within the installation of Figures 8 and 9, respectively in perspective and seen from above.
  • Figure 11 schematically illustrates the lid storage magazine of Figure 10 and its cooperation with reversible fasteners within the installation and with the dispensing unit.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic representation in perspective of the unit for distributing and positioning the lids according to a first so-called standby position.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic view from above of the dispensing unit of FIG. 12, after the platform it comprises has been retracted.
  • Figure 14 is a schematic representation in perspective of the unit for distributing and positioning the lids according to a second so-called lid release position.
  • Figure 15 is a schematic view from above of the distribution unit of Figure 14, after the platform it comprises has been retracted.
  • Figure 16 schematically illustrates the cooperation of the components of the drawer of the distribution and positioning unit of Figures 12 to 15.
  • Figure 1 schematically illustrates the main face of the beverage dispensing installation, according to a first embodiment of the invention. It is represented in this case with the front face open, corresponding to a maintenance or after-sales service phase. However, in normal operation, the door (1) is closed, only a hatch (2) for access and positioning of a container, and in particular a can (3) remaining open.
  • the reference (4) appearing on the face of the installation constitutes the interactive zone, for example a touch screen, allowing the user to select the drink of his choice. If applicable, a means of payment (not shown) is associated with the installation.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates in more detail the essential elements of this installation.
  • the reference (5) illustrates a horizontal rotary plate, intended to allow the circulation of the container, in this case the can (3), at the level of the various stations or units of the installation, and this in step-by-step mode.
  • the tray (5) is provided on its upper face with reception zones (6) of complementary shape to the base of said cans (3). These reception zones are advantageously coupled, either to a device for detecting the presence of a can (3), or to a load cell, intended to detect the presence of an empty can, authorizing the start of a filling cycle of said bobbin.
  • the cycle After detecting the presence of an empty can, and if necessary after payment of the price, the cycle starts, causing the rotation of the plate (5) so that the empty can is positioned directly above a unit of filling (7). After filling the can with the drink chosen by the user, the tray (5) begins a new rotation capable of positioning the full can plumb with a unit (8) for dispensing and positioning a cover at the level of the upper end of said can.
  • the plate (5) then begins a new rotation, so as to position the full can provided with a cover at the level of a crimping unit (9) of the said cover on the can, in order to make the latter watertight.
  • the reference (10) designates the storage magazine for the lids, in accordance with a first variant of the first embodiment of the invention.
  • This storage magazine (10) for the lids is intended to be received in a removable manner within the dispensing unit and positioning (8) of said lids at the end of the filled cans (see above). More specifically, this storage magazine (10) is, for example, made up of vertical sheets (11) defining an internal volume or globally cylindrical well of dimensions adapted to the external diameter of said lids, so that they can, by simple gravity, descend freely within the store as and when the lids in question are used and distributed. These sheets lead to the level of a base (12) and are secured thereto. The base therefore extends perpendicular to the main dimension of the store (10) in this case along a horizontal plane when the store is in the operational position.
  • the storage magazine (10) is provided with a member (17) intended to slide along the entire height of said magazine.
  • This member (17) is removable; it penetrates inside the volume defined by the store via the upstream face (13), and is therefore sized accordingly. It is suitable for holding the lids stored in the store during handling operations of the latter.
  • This member (17) is provided with a tab (18) of width less than the opening (13) provided along the upstream face of said store, to thus allow its insertion within the latter, and its rise or its descent during the loading operation of said magazine with lids.
  • This member (17) is intended to be removed when the magazine (10) is positioned within the distribution and positioning unit (8).
  • the member (17) is provided with two outer tabs (28), extending parallel and in the same direction as the tongue (18), but outside and in contact with the plates defining the magazine (10).
  • this store (10) is removable, precisely in order to facilitate the operations of filling said store with closing lids.
  • the base (12) of said store is provided with bores (19), made at the periphery of the sheets (11) defining the well for receiving the covers of the store, and intended to cooperate with vertical rods (20) emanating from the upper face of a platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8).
  • bores (19) made at the periphery of the sheets (11) defining the well for receiving the covers of the store, and intended to cooperate with vertical rods (20) emanating from the upper face of a platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8).
  • the user positions his finger under the latter via the upstream zone (13), or uses the member (17).
  • the magazine then filled can be repositioned within the installation, as mentioned above.
  • FIG. 6 a variant of the storage magazine (10).
  • This variant differs only in the reversible positioning mode of said magazine within the distribution and positioning unit (8).
  • the magazine (10), and more precisely the sheets (11) which define the well for receiving the covers are provided with positioning and centering means, consisting of protrusions (22) typically extending four of the said sheets (11 ), said projections or protrusions (22) being regularly distributed in order to confer the required stability on the magazine once positioned in place on the distribution and positioning unit (8).
  • These protrusions or protrusions (22) are positioned so as to come into contact with the internal wall of a through orifice (23) provided within the platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8 ), the operation of which will be described later.
  • the protrusions (22) are provided to optimize the stability of the store. They are associated with the means described in connection with the first variant, that is to say the rods (20) which extend along the outer wall of the sheets (11) in the vicinity of the lower end of the magazine.
  • Figure 7 schematically illustrates a third variant of the storage magazine (10) of the first embodiment of the invention.
  • the well is defined simply by four vertical rods (24), assembled to each other, respectively at the upper level by a plate (25) oriented perpendicularly with respect to the main dimension of the rods (24), and at the level lower by two plates (26, 27) identical to the plate (25), separated from each other by a distance compatible with the height of the rods (20) emanating from the platform (21), whose function has already been described in connection with Figures 3 to 5.
  • these plates (26, 27) are also provided with bores (27), located plumb with each other in pairs, intended to receive the rods (20), and are therefore positioned accordingly.
  • this second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment described above.
  • the installation in question has an access hatch on its front face, again allowing the positioning of an empty can (3).
  • Said face is also provided with an interactive device of the touch screen type (4), allowing the user in particular to choose his drink, and to start the filling cycle of said can.
  • the storage magazine (10') differs both in its structure and in its interaction with said installation. It is shown in more detail in Figure 10. Again, it is made up of sheets defining a storage well, in this case of octagonal cross-section, the dimensions of which are adapted so as to allow the free descent of the lids. shutter (36) that it is intended to store. It is also provided with an upstream face (37) open over its entire height. It is provided with a lowering member (33), capable of sliding along a rod (38) parallel to the main dimension (height) of said magazine (10'). This lowering member comprises a tab (35) extending along a horizontal plane, including inside the storage well, and penetrating into said well via the open upstream face (37). It is intended to accompany the descent of the lids (36) when loading the magazine (10') with lids, during installation management operations.
  • the magazine (10') has at its base centering pins (34) on the distribution and positioning unit (8') of the installation, the latter being provided with appropriate housings to receive these centering pins.
  • the magazine (10') also includes fixing means (30, 31) on the installation. These means consist of two sheets (30), parallel to each other, secured, for example by welding on two of the sheets defining the storage well, substantially halfway up the store. Said sheets extend towards the rear face of the magazine. Open slots (31) are provided near the end of said sheets (30). These open slots (31) are intended to cooperate with a fixed horizontal axis (44) mounted on an angle iron (43) secured to the frame of the installation, and defining a space capable of allowing the passage of the magazine (10') during operations for retracting and replacing said magazine outside and within the installation.
  • Repositioning the magazine once filled within the installation consists of carrying out the steps previously described in reverse order.
  • the unitary distribution of the lids is carried out by the distribution and positioning unit (8, 8'), the structure and operation of which are described in relation to figures 12 to 16.
  • this unit comprises a flat platform (21), pierced with a through hole (23), the dimensions of which are compatible with the external diameter of the lids (36) to be dispensed, and in particular their passage through this hole. .
  • the upper plate (41), also pierced with a through hole (46) of long ob shape, has the function, in the waiting position, of blocking the passage of the lowest cover stored in the well of the store, due the reduction in the diameter of the orifice (23) that it generates due to the particular shape of said orifice (46).
  • the lower plate (42) is also pierced with a through hole (47), again of oblong shape, but the respective positioning of the circular part of which is opposite or antagonistic with respect to that of the through hole (46) of the top plate (41), as can clearly be seen in Figure 16, which schematically illustrates said through holes (46, 47) and their cooperation with each other.
  • This through hole (47) has the function, once a lid is released by the upper plate (41), following the movement of the drawer, to distribute said lid on a filled can.
  • the slide (40) When the electromagnet is deactivated, the slide (40) returns to its so-called standby position ( Figures 12 and 13), causing the movement to the right (in Figure 16) of the two plates (41, 42), and as a corollary the positioning of the circular part of the through hole (47) of the lower plate (42) plumb with the through hole (23), making it possible to release the cover temporarily stored in the thickness of the dispensing unit.
  • the orifice (46) of the upper plate (41) returns to its initial position, and makes it possible to receive the subsequent cover.
  • the vertical rods (20) ensure the correct guidance of the lids.
  • the installation of the invention operates as follows:
  • the user takes an empty can and positions it on the turntable (5) at the level of a receptacle for receiving said can.
  • the tray undergoes a first rotation as far as the filling unit (7).
  • the rotary plate (5) undergoes a new rotation until it ends in line with the distribution and positioning unit (8, 8') of the lids.
  • the electric motor (16) is actuated, causing the push of the finger (15) at the level of the lower end of the store (10, 10'), and as a corollary, the positioning of the lowest cover stored in the magazine at the top end of the bobbin.
  • the assembly consisting of the filled can and the positioned lid, is routed to the level of the crimping unit (9), ensuring the effective and leaktight closing of the can by means of the lid.
  • the plate (5) undergoes a new rotation until it returns to its original position, allowing the user to retrieve the filled and sealed can.
  • the installation also includes means for checking the correct positioning of the cover at the upper end of the can, and the tight crimping of the cover on the can. These means are not shown in the figures.
  • the invention thus makes it possible to carry out management operations, in this case the loading of closure lids, in a simple, efficient and rapid manner, without requiring any tool or dedicated utensil, authorizing the implementation of refills lids packaged in packaging of appropriate dimensions and corresponding to the volume defined by the store (10, 10').

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The invention relates to a facility for dispensing beverages into containers, in particular cans (3), which comprises: ■ a unit for receiving the empty container; ■ a unit (7) for filling the container with the beverage; ■ a unit (8) for distributing and positioning lids on the containers upon filling; ■ a unit (9) for seaming the lid to the filled container; ■ means (5) suitable for moving the container from the receiving unit to the filling, lid distribution and positioning and seaming units, respectively. The lids are stored on top of one another in a stowable storage magazine (10), the magazine being provided with positioning and centring means designed to co-operate with guiding and positioning members associated with the facility.

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INSTALLATION DE DISTRIBUTION DE BOISSONS DANS DES RECIPIENTS INSTALLATION FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS
NOTAMMENT DE TYPE CANETTE PARTICULARLY OF CAN TYPE
DOMAINE DE L’INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION
L’invention appartient au domaine des installations de distribution de boissons, et typiquement des boissons gazeuses, telles que la bière, dans des récipients notamment de type canette. Elle vise plus spécifiquement un élément d’une telle installation permettant le stockage et la distribution de couvercles aptes à obturer lesdits récipients après remplissage, et à être sertis au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure libre desdits récipients. The invention belongs to the field of installations for dispensing beverages, and typically carbonated beverages, such as beer, in containers in particular of the can type. It relates more specifically to an element of such an installation allowing the storage and distribution of lids capable of sealing said containers after filling, and of being crimped at the level of the free upper end of said containers.
ETAT ANTERIEUR DE LA TECHNIQUE PRIOR STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE
Le conditionnement de liquide dans des canettes pourvues d’un système d’ouverture du couvercle est aujourd’hui d’un usage largement répandu. Ce type de contenant peut être stocké dans des unités de distribution automatique, le cas échéant maintenues à une température donnée, l’utilisateur pouvant sélectionner la boisson de son choix et l’obtenir, le cas échéant, après paiement du prix auprès d’un automate. The packaging of liquid in cans provided with a system for opening the lid is widely used today. This type of container can be stored in automatic dispensing units, if necessary maintained at a given temperature, the user being able to select the drink of his choice and obtain it, if necessary, after payment of the price from a automaton.
Ce faisant, la boisson en question est conditionnée en canette préalablement à son stockage dans de tels distributeurs automatiques. La durée de séjour de la boisson dans les canettes peut ainsi varier en fonction de la durée de renouvellement desdites canettes, et susceptible d’altérer les qualités gustatives de ladite boisson. Par ailleurs, lorsque le distributeur propose différents types de boissons, la gestion du stock s’avère nécessairement plus complexe. In doing so, the beverage in question is packaged in a can prior to its storage in such vending machines. The residence time of the drink in the cans can thus vary according to the duration of renewal of said cans, and likely to alter the taste qualities of said drink. Moreover, when the distributor offers different types of drinks, stock management is necessarily more complex.
Afin de surmonter ces inconvénients, il a été proposé une installation permettant le remplissage d’un récipient de type canette, sa fermeture et son obtention en temps réel, c’est-à-dire une fois le processus d’obtention initié par l’utilisateur. De fait, une telle installation engendre, typiquement après déclenchement d’un cycle par l’utilisateur, et avec paiement intégré ou non auprès d’un automate, le remplissage d’un récipient, puis son obturation, de sorte que les qualités gustatives de la boisson sont conservées, puisque cette dernière ne séjourne que très peu de temps dans le récipient avant son achat. En outre, la boisson en question est stockée dans un réservoir de plus grande capacité, qui peut être réfrigéré, apte à mieux préserver ses qualités gustatives et, d’autre part, favorisant la gestion de l’installation proprement dite. In order to overcome these drawbacks, an installation has been proposed allowing the filling of a can-type container, its closing and its obtaining in real time, that is to say once the obtaining process has been initiated by the user. In fact, such an installation generates, typically after triggering a cycle by the user, and with payment integrated or not with an automaton, the filling of a container, then its sealing, so that the taste qualities of the drink are preserved, since the latter stays only a very short time in the container before its purchase. In addition, the beverage in question is stored in a larger capacity tank, which can be refrigerated, able to better preserve its taste qualities and, on the other hand, favoring the management of the installation itself.
Une telle installation est par exemple décrite dans le document WO 2001/153321. Such an installation is for example described in document WO 2001/153321.
Dans les faits, une fois le cycle initié, l’utilisateur se saisit d’une canette vide dans un réservoir de stockage adjacent à l’unité de remplissage, positionne ladite canette sur un réceptacle approprié de l’unité de remplissage. La canette subit alors un cycle dans lequel elle est acheminée au niveau d’une unité de remplissage proprement dite, puis au niveau d’une unité d’obturation au niveau de laquelle le couvercle qui lui est associé est tout d’abord positionné, puis serti à l’extrémité supérieure libre de la canette une fois remplie, et enfin, est acheminée au niveau de la zone de réception de la canette pleine, l’utilisateur pouvant alors s’en saisir. In fact, once the cycle has been initiated, the user grabs an empty can from a storage tank adjacent to the filling unit, positions said can on an appropriate receptacle of the filling unit. The can then undergoes a cycle in which it is conveyed to the level of a filling unit proper, then to the level of a closing unit at the level of which the lid which is associated with it is first positioned, then crimped to the upper free end of the bobbin once filled, and finally, is conveyed to the level of the zone of reception of the full bobbin, the user then being able to seize it.
Ce faisant, l’utilisateur dispose d’une canette remplie à l’instant t de la boisson en question, de sorte que cette dernière n’a pas séjourné au sein de ladite canette préalablement à sa consommation. In doing so, the user has a can filled at time t with the drink in question, so that the latter has not stayed in said can prior to its consumption.
Cependant, la gestion des différentes unités d’une telle installation pour l’opérateur peut être plus ou moins complexe, s’agissant notamment du stockage des couvercles destinés à obturer lesdites canettes, et de leur préhension en vue de leur scellement ultérieur une fois la canette remplie. C’est l’objet de la présente invention. However, the management of the different units of such an installation for the operator can be more or less complex, particularly with regard to the storage of the lids intended to seal said cans, and their gripping with a view to their subsequent sealing once the bobbin filled. This is the object of the present invention.
De fait, l’objet de la présente invention est de proposer un magasin pour un distributeur automatique de couvercles, qui soit à la fois démontable et remontable sans outil, afin d’en faciliter son chargement, et donc corollairement, la gestion générale de l’installation par l’opérateur. In fact, the object of the present invention is to provide a magazine for an automatic lid dispenser, which is both removable and reassemblable without tools, in order to facilitate its loading, and therefore, as a corollary, the general management of the installation by the operator.
EXPOSE DE L’INVENTION DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
L’invention vise donc une installation de distribution de boissons dans des récipients notamment de type canette, comprenant : The invention therefore relates to an installation for dispensing beverages in containers, in particular of the can type, comprising:
■ une unité de réception du récipient vide, ■ a unit for receiving the empty container,
■ une unité de remplissage dudit récipient en boisson, ■ une unité de distribution et de positionnement d’un couvercle sur lesdits récipients après remplissage, ■ a unit for filling said beverage container, ■ a unit for dispensing and positioning a lid on said containers after filling,
■ une unité de sertissage du couvercle sur le récipient une fois rempli ; ■ a unit for crimping the cover on the container once filled;
■ de moyens aptes à déplacer ledit récipient depuis l’unité de réception au niveau des unités respectivement de remplissage, de distribution et de positionnement du couvercle et de sertissage. ■ means capable of moving said container from the receiving unit to the filling, dispensing and lid positioning and crimping units respectively.
Selon l’invention, les couvercles sont stockés les uns sur les autres dans un magasin de stockage escamotable, et donc amovible, ledit magasin étant pourvu de moyens de positionnement et de centrage aptes à coopérer avec des organes de guidage et de positionnement associés à l’installation. According to the invention, the lids are stored on top of each other in a retractable and therefore removable storage magazine, said magazine being provided with positioning and centering means capable of cooperating with guide and positioning members associated with the 'facility.
Ce faisant, de par la mise en œuvre d’un tel magasin de stockage escamotable, on simplifie considérablement les opérations de gestion d’une telle installation par l’opérateur. In doing so, through the implementation of such a retractable storage magazine, the management operations of such an installation are considerably simplified by the operator.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l’invention, les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin sont constitués d’orifices traversants ménagés au sein d’une base orientée perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale du magasin, en l’espèce typiquement verticale, lesdits orifices coopérant avec des tiges verticales montées sur l’unité de distribution des couvercles. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the means for positioning and centering the store consist of through holes provided within a base oriented perpendicularly with respect to the main dimension of the store, in this case typically vertical. , said orifices cooperating with vertical rods mounted on the lid dispensing unit.
Selon cette caractéristique, au moins trois tiges verticales émanant de ladite unité de distribution sont ménagées, de telle sorte à tangenter ledit magasin à l’extérieur de celui-ci. According to this characteristic, at least three vertical rods emanating from said dispensing unit are provided, so as to tangent said store outside thereof.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l’invention, les moyens de positionnement et de centrage sont constitués d’excroissances prolongeant la où les faces latérales, définissant le volume de stockage dudit magasin, lesdites excroissances étant destinées à coopérer avec l’unité de distribution unitaire des couvercles. According to another characteristic of the invention, the positioning and centering means consist of protrusions extending where the side faces, defining the storage volume of said store, said protrusions being intended to cooperate with the unitary distribution unit of the lids.
Avantageusement, le magasin de stockage est muni d’un organe amovible apte à coulisser selon toute la hauteur dudit magasin, et destiné à favoriser le remplissage du magasin et sa manipulation tant lors du remplissage que du positionnement du magasin au sein de l’installation. Cet organe est avantageusement constitué d’une languette de largeur inférieure à la fente verticale dont est muni le magasin selon toute sa hauteur. Advantageously, the storage magazine is provided with a removable member capable of sliding along the entire height of said magazine, and intended to promote the filling of the magazine and its handling both during filling and when positioning the magazine within the installation. This member advantageously consists of a tongue of width less than the vertical slot with which the magazine is provided along its entire height.
Selon un second mode de réalisation de l’invention, les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin sont constitués d’une part, d’un organe faisant fonction de point d’accrochage sur un élément solidaire de l’installation, ledit organe étant positionné sensiblement à mi-hauteur du magasin, et d’autre part, de pions de centrage sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement des couvercles. According to a second embodiment of the invention, the means for positioning and centering the magazine consist, on the one hand, of a member acting as an attachment point on an element integral with the installation, said member being positioned substantially halfway up the magazine, and on the other hand, centering pins on the unit for dispensing and positioning the lids.
Avantageusement, l’organe faisant fonction de point d’accrochage est configuré de telle sorte à permettre le basculement dudit magasin afin de permettre respectivement sa mise en place et son escamotage dans et hors de l’installation. Advantageously, the member acting as an attachment point is configured in such a way as to allow said store to tilt in order to respectively allow it to be put in place and retracted into and out of the installation.
L’unité de distribution de l’invention est avantageusement mobile entre une position de chargement du magasin et une position opérationnelle. The dispensing unit of the invention is advantageously movable between a magazine loading position and an operational position.
Cette unité de distribution est munie d’une plate-forme percée d’un orifice traversant, dont les dimensions permettent le passage d’un couvercle en vue de sa distribution, ledit orifice traversant étant obturable au moins partiellement à l’aide d’un tiroir mobile en translation parallèlement à ladite plate-forme et corollairement perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale du magasin de stockage, le déplacement dudit tiroir étant réalisé au moyen d’un électro-aimant, ou de tout autre dispositif équivalent. This dispensing unit is provided with a platform pierced with a through hole, the dimensions of which allow the passage of a lid for the purpose of dispensing it, said through hole being at least partially closable using a movable drawer in translation parallel to said platform and as a corollary perpendicular to the main dimension of the storage magazine, the movement of said drawer being carried out by means of an electromagnet, or any other equivalent device.
Selon l’invention, le tiroir comprend deux plaques solidaires l’une de l’autre, lesdites plaques étant chacune pourvue d’un orifice traversant de forme oblongue, lesdits orifices traversants étant positionnés de manière antagoniste l’un par rapport à l’autre et l’un au- dessus de l’autre, chacun desdits orifices traversants comportant une partie circulaire, dont le diamètre est compatible avec le passage d’un couvercle d’obturation à distribuer. BREVE DESCRIPTION DES FIGURES According to the invention, the drawer comprises two plates integral with each other, said plates each being provided with a through hole of oblong shape, said through holes being positioned antagonistically with respect to each other and one above the other, each of said through-orifices comprising a circular part, the diameter of which is compatible with the passage of a closing lid to be dispensed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
La manière dont l’invention peut être réalisée et les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront mieux de l’exemple de réalisation qui suit, donné à titre indicatif et non limitatif, à l’appui des figures annexées. The manner in which the invention can be implemented and the resulting advantages will emerge more clearly from the example of embodiment which follows, given by way of indication and not limitation, in support of the appended figures.
La figure 1 est une représentation schématique simplifiée en perspective de l’installation vue de trois quarts d’une première forme de réalisation de l’invention. Figure 1 is a simplified schematic representation in perspective of the installation seen from three quarters of a first embodiment of the invention.
La figure 2 est une représentation schématique illustrant plus en détail les éléments essentiels de l’installation de la figure 1. Figure 2 is a schematic representation illustrating in more detail the essential elements of the installation of Figure 1.
La figure 3 est une vue schématique en perspective du magasin de stockage des couvercles, représenté vide, et de sa coopération avec l’unité de distribution desdits couvercles, de la figure 2. Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the lid storage magazine, shown empty, and its cooperation with the lid distribution unit of Figure 2.
La figure 4 est une représentation schématique du magasin de stockage des couvercles selon une variante de la figure 3, avant son positionnement sur l’unité de distribution de l’invention. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the lid storage magazine according to a variant of Figure 3, before its positioning on the dispensing unit of the invention.
La figure 5 est une représentation schématique du magasin de stockage des couvercles de la figure 4 après mise en place sur l’unité de distribution de l’invention. Figure 5 is a schematic representation of the storage magazine for the lids of Figure 4 after installation on the dispensing unit of the invention.
La figure 6 est une représentation schématique d’une seconde variante du magasin de stockage de l’invention, toujours en lien avec le premier mode de réalisation de l’invention. La figure 7 est une représentation schématique d’une troisième variante du magasin de stockage de l’invention, toujours en lien avec le premier mode de réalisation de l’invention. La figure 8 est une représentation schématique simplifiée en perspective de l’installation vue de trois quarts d’une seconde forme de réalisation de l’invention. Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a second variant of the storage magazine of the invention, still in connection with the first embodiment of the invention. Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a third variant of the storage magazine of the invention, still in connection with the first embodiment of the invention. Figure 8 is a simplified schematic representation in perspective of the installation seen from three quarters of a second embodiment of the invention.
La figure 9 est une représentation schématique illustrant plus en détail les éléments essentiels de l’installation de la figure 8. Figure 9 is a schematic representation illustrating in more detail the essential elements of the installation of figure 8.
La figure 10 est une représentation schématique illustrant le magasin de stockage de couvercles mis en œuvre au sein de l’installation des figures 8 et 9, respectivement en perspective et vue du dessus. Figure 10 is a schematic representation illustrating the cover storage magazine implemented within the installation of Figures 8 and 9, respectively in perspective and seen from above.
La figure 11 illustre schématiquement le magasin de stockage de couvercles de la figure 10 et sa coopération avec des éléments de fixation réversible au sein de l’installation et avec l’unité de distribution. Figure 11 schematically illustrates the lid storage magazine of Figure 10 and its cooperation with reversible fasteners within the installation and with the dispensing unit.
La figure 12 est une représentation schématique en perspective de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement des couvercles selon une première position dite d’attente. La figure 13 est une vue schématique du dessus de l’unité de distribution de la figure 12, après escamotage de la plate-forme qu’elle comprend. Figure 12 is a schematic representation in perspective of the unit for distributing and positioning the lids according to a first so-called standby position. FIG. 13 is a schematic view from above of the dispensing unit of FIG. 12, after the platform it comprises has been retracted.
La figure 14 est une représentation schématique en perspective de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement des couvercles selon une seconde position dite de libération d’un couvercle. Figure 14 is a schematic representation in perspective of the unit for distributing and positioning the lids according to a second so-called lid release position.
La figure 15 est une vue schématique du dessus de l’unité de distribution de la figure 14, après escamotage de la plate-forme qu’elle comprend. Figure 15 is a schematic view from above of the distribution unit of Figure 14, after the platform it comprises has been retracted.
La figure 16 illustre schématiquement la coopération des éléments constitutifs du tiroir de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement des figures 12 à 15. Figure 16 schematically illustrates the cooperation of the components of the drawer of the distribution and positioning unit of Figures 12 to 15.
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La figure 1 illustre schématiquement la face principale de l’installation de distribution de boissons, conforme à un premier mode de réalisation de l’invention. Elle est représentée en l’espèce avec la face avant ouverte, correspondant à une phase de maintenance ou de SAV. Cependant, en fonctionnement normal, la porte (1) est fermée, seule une trappe (2) d’accès et de positionnement d’un récipient, et notamment d’une cannette (3) demeurant ouverte. La référence (4) apparaissant sur la face de l’installation constitue la zone interactive, par exemple un écran tactile, permettant à l’utilisateur de sélectionner la boisson de son choix. Le cas échéant, un moyen de paiement (non représenté) est associé à l’installation. Figure 1 schematically illustrates the main face of the beverage dispensing installation, according to a first embodiment of the invention. It is represented in this case with the front face open, corresponding to a maintenance or after-sales service phase. However, in normal operation, the door (1) is closed, only a hatch (2) for access and positioning of a container, and in particular a can (3) remaining open. The reference (4) appearing on the face of the installation constitutes the interactive zone, for example a touch screen, allowing the user to select the drink of his choice. If applicable, a means of payment (not shown) is associated with the installation.
La figure 2 illustre davantage dans le détail les éléments essentiels de cette installation. Au sein de celle-ci, la référence (5) illustre un plateau rotatif horizontal, destiné à permettre la circulation du récipient, en l’espèce la canette (3), au niveau des différents postes ou unités de l’installation, et ce en mode pas à pas. Typiquement, le plateau (5) est pourvu sur sa face supérieure, de zones de réception (6) de forme complémentaire à la base desdites canettes (3). Ces zones de réception sont avantageusement couplées, soit à un organe de détection de présence d’une canette (3), soit à un peson, destiné à détecter la présence d’une canette vide, autorisant le démarrage d’un cycle de remplissage de ladite canette. Figure 2 illustrates in more detail the essential elements of this installation. Within it, the reference (5) illustrates a horizontal rotary plate, intended to allow the circulation of the container, in this case the can (3), at the level of the various stations or units of the installation, and this in step-by-step mode. Typically, the tray (5) is provided on its upper face with reception zones (6) of complementary shape to the base of said cans (3). These reception zones are advantageously coupled, either to a device for detecting the presence of a can (3), or to a load cell, intended to detect the presence of an empty can, authorizing the start of a filling cycle of said bobbin.
Après détection de la présence d’une canette vide, et le cas échéant après paiement du prix, le cycle démarre, engendrant la rotation du plateau (5) de telle sorte que la canette vide soit positionnée à l’aplomb d’une unité de remplissage (7). Après remplissage de la canette avec la boisson choisie par l’utilisateur, le plateau (5) entame une nouvelle rotation apte à positionner la canette pleine à l’aplomb d’une unité (8) de distribution et de positionnement d’un couvercle au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure de ladite canette. After detecting the presence of an empty can, and if necessary after payment of the price, the cycle starts, causing the rotation of the plate (5) so that the empty can is positioned directly above a unit of filling (7). After filling the can with the drink chosen by the user, the tray (5) begins a new rotation capable of positioning the full can plumb with a unit (8) for dispensing and positioning a cover at the level of the upper end of said can.
Le plateau (5) entame alors une nouvelle rotation, de telle sorte à positionner la canette pleine pourvue d’un couvercle au niveau d’une unité de sertissage (9) dudit couvercle sur la canette, afin de rendre cette dernière étanche. The plate (5) then begins a new rotation, so as to position the full can provided with a cover at the level of a crimping unit (9) of the said cover on the can, in order to make the latter watertight.
Enfin, après nouvelle rotation du plateau (5), la canette pleine et munie d’un couvercle serti retourne à sa position initiale, c’est-à-dire à l’aplomb de la trappe d’accès (2), permettant à l’utilisateur de récupérer ladite canette remplie et obturée. Finally, after further rotation of the plate (5), the full can fitted with a crimped lid returns to its initial position, that is to say directly above the access hatch (2), allowing the user to retrieve said filled and sealed can.
La référence (10) désigne le magasin de stockage des couvercles, conforme à une première variante du premier mode réalisation de l’invention. The reference (10) designates the storage magazine for the lids, in accordance with a first variant of the first embodiment of the invention.
On l’a représenté de manière plus précise au sein de la figure 3. Ce magasin de stockage (10) des couvercles, en l’espèce représenté vide, est destiné à être reçu de manière amovible au sein de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8) desdits couvercles au niveau de l’extrémité des canettes remplies (cf. supra). Plus précisément, ce magasin de stockage (10) est, par exemple, constitué de tôles verticales (11) définissant un volume interne ou puit globalement cylindrique de dimensions adaptées au diamètre externe desdits couvercles, de telle sorte à ce que ceux-ci puissent, par simple gravité, descendre librement au sein du magasin au fur et à mesure de l’utilisation et de la distribution des couvercles en question. Ces tôles aboutissent jusqu’au niveau d’une base (12) et sont solidarisées à celle-ci. La base s’étend donc perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale du magasin (10) en l’espèce selon un plan horizontal lorsque le magasin est en position opérationnelle. It has been represented more precisely in FIG. 3. This storage magazine (10) for the lids, in this case represented empty, is intended to be received in a removable manner within the dispensing unit and positioning (8) of said lids at the end of the filled cans (see above). More specifically, this storage magazine (10) is, for example, made up of vertical sheets (11) defining an internal volume or globally cylindrical well of dimensions adapted to the external diameter of said lids, so that they can, by simple gravity, descend freely within the store as and when the lids in question are used and distributed. These sheets lead to the level of a base (12) and are secured thereto. The base therefore extends perpendicular to the main dimension of the store (10) in this case along a horizontal plane when the store is in the operational position.
Par ailleurs, il peut être observé sur la figure 3 l’absence de ces tôles en zone amont (13) du magasin, et donc selon toute la hauteur de celui-ci, ainsi qu’une lumière traversante (14) ménagée au niveau inférieur de la face opposée à la face amont (13). Cette lumière traversante (14) est destinée à permettre l’action de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8) unitaire des couvercles au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure des canettes après remplissage. Plus précisément, cette lumière traversante (14) permet le passage d’un doigt (15), actionné par un moteur (16), et apte à gérer la distribution de manière unitaire des couvercles au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure d’une canette remplie pour ensuite permettre l’opération de sertissage. Furthermore, it can be observed in Figure 3 the absence of these sheets in the upstream zone (13) of the store, and therefore along the entire height thereof, as well as a through opening (14) provided at the lower level from the face opposite to the upstream face (13). This through slot (14) is intended to allow the action of the unit for dispensing and positioning (8) of the lids at the level of the upper end of the cans after filling. More precisely, this through-hole (14) allows the passage of a finger (15), actuated by a motor (16), and able to manage the distribution in a unitary manner lids at the upper end of a filled can to then allow the crimping operation.
Avantageusement, on munit le magasin de stockage (10) d’un organe (17) destiné à coulisser selon toute la hauteur dudit magasin. Cet organe (17) est amovible ; il pénètre à l’intérieur du volume défini par le magasin par la face amont (13), et est donc dimensionné en conséquence. Il est apte à maintenir les couvercles stockés dans le magasin lors des opérations de manipulation de ce dernier. Cet organe (17) est muni d’une languette (18) de largeur inférieure à l’ouverture (13) ménagée le long de la face amont dudit magasin, pour ainsi permettre son insertion au sein de celui-ci, et sa montée ou sa descente lors de l’opération de chargement dudit magasin en couvercles. Cet organe (17) est destiné à être retiré lorsque le magasin (10) est positionné au sein de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8). Avantageusement, et afin de conserver la languette (18) horizontale, l’organe (17) est muni de deux pattes extérieures (28), s’étendant parallèlement et selon la même direction que la languette (18), mais à l’extérieur et au contact des tôles définissant le magasin (10). Advantageously, the storage magazine (10) is provided with a member (17) intended to slide along the entire height of said magazine. This member (17) is removable; it penetrates inside the volume defined by the store via the upstream face (13), and is therefore sized accordingly. It is suitable for holding the lids stored in the store during handling operations of the latter. This member (17) is provided with a tab (18) of width less than the opening (13) provided along the upstream face of said store, to thus allow its insertion within the latter, and its rise or its descent during the loading operation of said magazine with lids. This member (17) is intended to be removed when the magazine (10) is positioned within the distribution and positioning unit (8). Advantageously, and in order to keep the tongue (18) horizontal, the member (17) is provided with two outer tabs (28), extending parallel and in the same direction as the tongue (18), but outside and in contact with the plates defining the magazine (10).
Ainsi que mentionné en préambule, ce magasin (10) est amovible, justement afin de faciliter les opérations de remplissage dudit magasin en couvercles d’obturation. As mentioned in the preamble, this store (10) is removable, precisely in order to facilitate the operations of filling said store with closing lids.
A cet effet, la base (12) dudit magasin est pourvue d’alésages (19), ménagés à la périphérie des tôles (11) définissant le puit de réception des couvercles du magasin, et destinés à coopérer avec des tiges verticales (20) émanant de la face supérieure d’une plate-forme (21) de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8). On conçoit dès lors que l’escamotage du magasin alors vide, ou partiellement rempli, s’effectue par préhension dudit magasin et ascension vers le haut, pour dégager la base (12) des tiges (20). Corollairement, une fois le magasin rempli, on procède par simple descente dudit magasin en prenant soin de faire coopérer les tiges (20) avec les alésages (19). On conçoit la grande simplicité de mise en œuvre, et plus particulièrement de mise en place et d’escamotage du magasin (10) dans et hors de l’installation. To this end, the base (12) of said store is provided with bores (19), made at the periphery of the sheets (11) defining the well for receiving the covers of the store, and intended to cooperate with vertical rods (20) emanating from the upper face of a platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8). It is therefore conceivable that the retraction of the magazine then empty, or partially filled, is carried out by gripping said magazine and climbing upwards, to release the base (12) from the rods (20). As a corollary, once the magazine is filled, one proceeds by simply lowering said magazine, taking care to make the rods (20) cooperate with the bores (19). We conceive the great simplicity of implementation, and more particularly of setting up and retracting the magazine (10) in and out of the installation.
Une fois le magasin (10) escamoté hors de ladite installation, son remplissage est des plus aisé. L’opérateur se contente de faire glisser une pile de couvercles entre les tôles (11) définissant le volume interne dudit magasin. Cette pile de couvercles est idéalement préalablement stockée au sein d’un emballage de forme et dimensions adaptées à celles des couvercles. L’opérateur introduit cette pile par l’extrémité supérieure du puit défini par les tôles (11), ces dernières étant avantageusement évasées au niveau de leur extrémité supérieure afin de favoriser l’introduction de cette pile. Once the magazine (10) has been retracted out of said installation, its filling is very easy. The operator merely slides a stack of lids between the plates (11) defining the internal volume of said magazine. This stack of lids is ideally previously stored in a packaging of shape and dimensions adapted to those of the lids. The operator introduces this stack through the upper end of the well defined by the sheets (11), the latter being advantageously flared at their upper end in order to facilitate the introduction of this stack.
Afin de retenir la pile de couvercles lors de son introduction dans le puit, l’utilisateur positionne son doigt sous cette dernière par la zone amont (13), ou utilise l’organe (17). In order to retain the stack of lids during its introduction into the well, the user positions his finger under the latter via the upstream zone (13), or uses the member (17).
Une fois la pile de couvercles en place dans le magasin, ledit organe est retiré, puis l’opérateur retire par le haut l’emballage de stockage préalable des couvercles par simple traction au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure du puit. Once the stack of lids is in place in the store, said component is removed, then the operator removes the prior storage packaging of the lids from above by simply pulling at the upper end of the well.
Le magasin alors rempli, peut être repositionné au sein de l’installation, comme évoqué supra. The magazine then filled, can be repositioned within the installation, as mentioned above.
Ce faisant, on conçoit toute la simplicité de la gestion de l’installation, plus particulièrement s’agissant de la gestion des stocks de couvercles. In doing so, we conceive all the simplicity of the management of the installation, more particularly with regard to the management of stocks of lids.
On a représenté au sein de la figure 6 une variante du magasin de stockage (10). Cette variante diffère uniquement dans le mode de positionnement réversible dudit magasin au sein de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8). A cet effet, le magasin (10), et plus précisément les tôles (11) qui définissent le puit de réception des couvercles sont munies de moyens de positionnement et de centrage, constitués d’excroissances (22) prolongeant typiquement quatre desdites tôles (11), lesdites excroissances ou saillies (22) étant régulièrement réparties afin de conférer la stabilité requise au magasin une fois positionné en place sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8). Ces excroissances ou saillies (22) sont positionnées de telle sorte à venir en contact avec la paroi interne d’un orifice traversant (23) ménagé au sein de la plate-forme (21) de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8), dont le fonctionnement sera décrit ultérieurement. There is shown in Figure 6 a variant of the storage magazine (10). This variant differs only in the reversible positioning mode of said magazine within the distribution and positioning unit (8). To this end, the magazine (10), and more precisely the sheets (11) which define the well for receiving the covers are provided with positioning and centering means, consisting of protrusions (22) typically extending four of the said sheets (11 ), said projections or protrusions (22) being regularly distributed in order to confer the required stability on the magazine once positioned in place on the distribution and positioning unit (8). These protrusions or protrusions (22) are positioned so as to come into contact with the internal wall of a through orifice (23) provided within the platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8 ), the operation of which will be described later.
Dans la figure 6, les excroissances (22) sont prévues pour optimiser la stabilité du magasin. Elles sont associées aux moyens décrits en lien avec la première variante, c’est-à-dire les tiges (20) qui s’étendent le long de la paroi externe des tôles (11) au voisinage de l’extrémité inférieure du magasin. La figure 7 illustre schématiquement une troisième variante du magasin de stockage (10) du premier mode de réalisation de l’invention. Dans cette variante, le puit est défini simplement par quatre tiges verticales (24), assemblées les unes aux autres, respectivement au niveau supérieur par une plaque (25) orientée perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale des tiges (24), et au niveau inférieur par deux plaques (26, 27) identiques à la plaque (25), séparées l’une de l’autre par une distance compatible avec la hauteur des tiges (20) émanant de la plate-forme (21), dont la fonction a déjà été décrite en lien avec les figures 3 à 5. De fait, ces plaques (26, 27) sont également pourvues d’alésages (27), situés à l’aplomb les uns des autres deux à deux, destinés à recevoir les tiges (20), et sont donc positionnés en conséquence. In Figure 6, the protrusions (22) are provided to optimize the stability of the store. They are associated with the means described in connection with the first variant, that is to say the rods (20) which extend along the outer wall of the sheets (11) in the vicinity of the lower end of the magazine. Figure 7 schematically illustrates a third variant of the storage magazine (10) of the first embodiment of the invention. In this variant, the well is defined simply by four vertical rods (24), assembled to each other, respectively at the upper level by a plate (25) oriented perpendicularly with respect to the main dimension of the rods (24), and at the level lower by two plates (26, 27) identical to the plate (25), separated from each other by a distance compatible with the height of the rods (20) emanating from the platform (21), whose function has already been described in connection with Figures 3 to 5. In fact, these plates (26, 27) are also provided with bores (27), located plumb with each other in pairs, intended to receive the rods (20), and are therefore positioned accordingly.
Le mode d’escamotage et de repositionnement du magasin (10) hors et au sein de l’installation de l’invention de ces deux variantes est identique à celui décrit en lien avec la première variante décrite avec les figures 2 à 5. The mode of retraction and repositioning of the magazine (10) outside and within the installation of the invention of these two variants is identical to that described in connection with the first variant described with Figures 2 to 5.
Il va maintenant être décrit le second mode de réalisation de l’invention, en relation avec les figures 8 à 11. A description will now be given of the second embodiment of the invention, in relation to FIGS. 8 to 11.
Sur le plan fonctionnel, ce second mode de réalisation est identique au premier mode décrit précédemment. L’installation en question présente sur sa face avant une trappe d’accès, permettant là encore le positionnement d’une canette (3) vide. Ladite face est également munie d’un organe interactif type écran tactile (4), permettant notamment à l’utilisateur de choisir sa boisson, et de faire démarrer le cycle de remplissage de ladite canette. Functionally, this second embodiment is identical to the first embodiment described above. The installation in question has an access hatch on its front face, again allowing the positioning of an empty can (3). Said face is also provided with an interactive device of the touch screen type (4), allowing the user in particular to choose his drink, and to start the filling cycle of said can.
En revanche, le magasin de stockage (10’) diffère tant da sa structure que de son interaction avec ladite installation. Il est représenté plus en détail sur la figure 10. Là encore, il est constitué de tôles définissant un puit de stockage, en l’espèce de section transversale octogonale, dont les dimensions sont adaptées de telle sorte à permettre la libre descente des couvercles d’obturation (36) qu’il est destiné à stocker. Il est également muni d’une face amont (37) ouverte sur toute sa hauteur. Il est muni d’un organe descendeur (33), susceptible de coulisser selon une tige (38) parallèle à la dimension principale (hauteur) dudit magasin (10’). Cet organe descendeur comporte une languette (35) s’étendant selon un plan horizontal, y compris à l’intérieur du puit de stockage, et pénétrant dans ledit puit par la face amont ouverte (37). Il est destiné à accompagner la descente des couvercles (36) lors du chargement du magasin (10’) en couvercles, lors des opérations de gestion de l’installation. On the other hand, the storage magazine (10') differs both in its structure and in its interaction with said installation. It is shown in more detail in Figure 10. Again, it is made up of sheets defining a storage well, in this case of octagonal cross-section, the dimensions of which are adapted so as to allow the free descent of the lids. shutter (36) that it is intended to store. It is also provided with an upstream face (37) open over its entire height. It is provided with a lowering member (33), capable of sliding along a rod (38) parallel to the main dimension (height) of said magazine (10'). This lowering member comprises a tab (35) extending along a horizontal plane, including inside the storage well, and penetrating into said well via the open upstream face (37). It is intended to accompany the descent of the lids (36) when loading the magazine (10') with lids, during installation management operations.
Le magasin (10’) compote à sa base des pions de centrage (34) sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8’) de l’installation, cette dernière étant munie de logements appropriés afin de recevoir ces pions de centrage. The magazine (10') has at its base centering pins (34) on the distribution and positioning unit (8') of the installation, the latter being provided with appropriate housings to receive these centering pins.
Le magasin (10’) comprend également des moyens de fixation (30, 31) sur l’installation. Ces moyens sont constitués de deux tôles (30), parallèles l’une à l’autre, solidarisées, par exemple par soudage sur deux des tôles définissant le puit de stockage, sensiblement à mi- hauteur du magasin. Lesdites tôles d’ étendent en direction de la face arrière du magasin. Des lumières ouvertes (31) sont ménagées au voisinage de l’extrémité desdites tôles (30). Ces lumière ouvertes (31) sont destinées à coopérer avec un axe horizontal fixe (44) monté sur une cornière (43) solidarisée sur le bâti de l’installation, et définissant un espace apte à permettre le passage du magasin (10’) lors des opérations d’escamotage et de remise en place dudit magasin hors et au sein de l’installation. The magazine (10') also includes fixing means (30, 31) on the installation. These means consist of two sheets (30), parallel to each other, secured, for example by welding on two of the sheets defining the storage well, substantially halfway up the store. Said sheets extend towards the rear face of the magazine. Open slots (31) are provided near the end of said sheets (30). These open slots (31) are intended to cooperate with a fixed horizontal axis (44) mounted on an angle iron (43) secured to the frame of the installation, and defining a space capable of allowing the passage of the magazine (10') during operations for retracting and replacing said magazine outside and within the installation.
A cet effet, lorsque l’opérateur souhaite recharger le magasin en couvercles, il soulève tout d’abord ledit magasin en direction du haut, afin de libérer les pions de centrage (34), puis bascule le magasin par rotation, cette dernière résultant de la coopération des lumières ouvertes (31) sur l’axe horizontal fixe (44). L’opérateur peut alors sortir le magasin hors de l’installation en le tirant obliquement vers le bas, pour le dégager du passage défini par les cornières (43) reliées entre elles par une patte (45). Il peut alors poser le magasin sur une surface horizontale et procéder à son rechargement en couvercles, en introduisant par le haut, une recharge de couvercles, avantageusement stockée dans un emballage susceptible d’être retiré par le haut dudit magasin une fois la recharge en place. To this end, when the operator wishes to reload the magazine with lids, he first raises said magazine upwards, in order to release the centering pins (34), then tilts the magazine by rotation, the latter resulting from the cooperation of the open slots (31) on the fixed horizontal axis (44). The operator can then take the magazine out of the installation by pulling it obliquely downwards, to release it from the passage defined by the angles (43) connected together by a bracket (45). He can then place the store on a horizontal surface and proceed to reload it with lids, by introducing from above, a refill of lids, advantageously stored in a packaging capable of being removed from the top of said store once the refill is in place. .
Le repositionnement du magasin une fois rempli au sein de l’installation consiste à effectuer les étapes précédemment décrites dans l’ordre inverse. La distribution unitaire des couvercles est réalisée par l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8, 8’), dont la structure et le fonctionnement sont décrits en relation avec les figures 12 à 16. Repositioning the magazine once filled within the installation consists of carrying out the steps previously described in reverse order. The unitary distribution of the lids is carried out by the distribution and positioning unit (8, 8'), the structure and operation of which are described in relation to figures 12 to 16.
Comme déjà évoqué, cette unité comprend une plate-forme (21) plane, percée d’un orifice traversant (23), dont les dimensions sont compatibles avec le diamètre externe des couvercles (36) à distribuer, et notamment leur passage par cet orifice. As already mentioned, this unit comprises a flat platform (21), pierced with a through hole (23), the dimensions of which are compatible with the external diameter of the lids (36) to be dispensed, and in particular their passage through this hole. .
Sous cette plate-forme (21), un tiroir (40), constitué de deux plaques (41, 42) solidaires l’une de l’autre, est susceptible de coulisser parallèlement à ladite plate-forme, sous l’action d’un électro-aimant (16) actionnant un doigt (15), solidaire dudit tiroir. Under this platform (21), a drawer (40), consisting of two plates (41, 42) integral with one another, is capable of sliding parallel to said platform, under the action of an electromagnet (16) actuating a finger (15), integral with said drawer.
La plaque supérieure (41), également percée d’un orifice traversant (46) de forme ob longue, a pour fonction, en position d’attente, de bloquer le passage du couvercle le plus inférieur stocké dans le puit du magasin, en raison de la réduction du diamètre de l’orifice (23) qu’elle génère du fait de la forme particulière dudit orifice (46). The upper plate (41), also pierced with a through hole (46) of long ob shape, has the function, in the waiting position, of blocking the passage of the lowest cover stored in the well of the store, due the reduction in the diameter of the orifice (23) that it generates due to the particular shape of said orifice (46).
La plaque inférieure (42), est également percée d’un orifice traversant (47), là encore de forme oblongue, mais dont le positionnement respectif de la partie circulaire est opposé ou antagoniste par rapport à celui de l’orifice traversant (46) de la plaque supérieure (41), ainsi qu’on peut bien le voir sur la figure 16, qui illustre schématiquement lesdits orifices traversants (46, 47) et leur coopération entre eux. Cet orifice traversant (47) a pour fonction, une fois qu’un couvercle est libéré par la plaque supérieure (41), en suite du déplacement du tiroir, de distribuer ledit couvercle sur une canette remplie. The lower plate (42) is also pierced with a through hole (47), again of oblong shape, but the respective positioning of the circular part of which is opposite or antagonistic with respect to that of the through hole (46) of the top plate (41), as can clearly be seen in Figure 16, which schematically illustrates said through holes (46, 47) and their cooperation with each other. This through hole (47) has the function, once a lid is released by the upper plate (41), following the movement of the drawer, to distribute said lid on a filled can.
Ainsi, en position dite d’attente, représentée sur les figures 12 et 13, le couvercle le plus inférieur stocké dans le puit du magasin repose au sein de la partie supérieure de l’orifice traversant (23) sur la plaque supérieure (41) du tiroir (40), la partie étroite de l’orifice traversant (46) de ladite plaque supérieure étant à l’aplomb de l’orifice traversant (23) (partie droite de la figure 16). Lorsque l’électro -aimant (16) est actionné, le tiroir (40) est tracté sur la gauche de la figure 12, induisant le déplacement des deux plaques (41, 42) et corollairement le positionnement de la partie circulaire de l’orifice traversant (46) à l’aplomb de l’orifice traversant (23), permettant alors la libération dudit couvercle dans l’épaisseur de l’orifice traversant (23). En revanche, en raison de la solidarisation des plaques (41, 42) l’une à l’autre, ladite traction engendre également le déplacement de la plaque inférieure (42) et corollairement celle de l’orifice traversant (47) dont elle est pourvue. Ce faisant, la partie étroite dudit orifice traversant (47) se situe alors à l’aplomb de l’orifice (23), bloquant la poursuite de la descente du couvercle, ce dernier se trouvant donc provisoirement stocké dans l’épaisseur du tiroir (40). Thus, in the so-called standby position, shown in Figures 12 and 13, the lowermost cover stored in the well of the store rests within the upper part of the through hole (23) on the upper plate (41) of the drawer (40), the narrow part of the through hole (46) of said upper plate being directly above the through hole (23) (right part of FIG. 16). When the electromagnet (16) is actuated, the drawer (40) is towed to the left of FIG. 12, inducing the displacement of the two plates (41, 42) and consequently the positioning of the circular part of the orifice through (46) plumb with the through hole (23), then allowing the release of said cover in the thickness of the through hole (23). On the other hand, due to the attachment of the plates (41, 42) to each other, said traction also generates the displacement of the lower plate (42) and as a corollary that of the through orifice (47) of which it is provided. In doing so, the narrow part of said through hole (47) is then located directly above the hole (23), blocking the continuation of the descent of the cover, the latter therefore being temporarily stored in the thickness of the drawer ( 40).
Lorsque l’électro-aimant est désactivé, le tiroir (40) revient à sa position dite d’attente (figures 12 et 13), engendrant le déplacement vers la droite (sur la figure 16) des deux plaques (41, 42), et corollairement le positionnement de la partie circulaire de l’orifice traversant (47) de la plaque inférieure (42) à l’aplomb de l’orifice traversant (23), permettant de libérer le couvercle stocké provisoirement dans l’épaisseur de l’unité de distribution. En outre, l’orifice (46) de la plaque supérieure (41) revient à sa position initiale, et permet de recevoir le couvercle consécutif. When the electromagnet is deactivated, the slide (40) returns to its so-called standby position (Figures 12 and 13), causing the movement to the right (in Figure 16) of the two plates (41, 42), and as a corollary the positioning of the circular part of the through hole (47) of the lower plate (42) plumb with the through hole (23), making it possible to release the cover temporarily stored in the thickness of the dispensing unit. In addition, the orifice (46) of the upper plate (41) returns to its initial position, and makes it possible to receive the subsequent cover.
On conçoit ce faisant le principe de la distribution unitaire desdits couvercles, en raison de ce mode de fonctionnement du tiroir et de la coopération respective des orifices dont sont pourvues les plaques (41, 42) qui le constituent. One conceives in doing so the principle of the unitary distribution of said lids, due to this mode of operation of the drawer and the respective cooperation of the orifices with which the plates (41, 42) which constitute it are provided.
Lors de cette distribution, les tiges verticales (20) assurent le guidage correct des couvercles. During this distribution, the vertical rods (20) ensure the correct guidance of the lids.
Typiquement, l’installation de l’invention fonctionne de la manière suivante : Typically, the installation of the invention operates as follows:
Une fois la sélection de la boisson opérée, et le cas échéant, le prix payé, l’utilisateur se saisit d’une canette vide et la positionne sur le plateau rotatif (5) au niveau d’un réceptacle de réception de ladite canette. Dès détection de la présence de la canette, le plateau subit une première rotation jusqu’à l’unité de remplissage (7). Lorsque cette opération de remplissage est terminée, par exemple détectée par une mesure du poids de ladite canette au moyen d’un peson intégré dans le réceptacle de réception des canettes ou de tout système approprié, le plateau rotatif (5) subit une nouvelle rotation jusqu’à aboutir à l’aplomb de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8, 8’) des couvercles. A ce stade, le moteur électrique (16) est actionné, engendrant la poussée du doigt (15) au niveau de l’extrémité inférieure du magasin (10, 10’), et corollairement, le positionnement du couvercle le plus bas stocké dans le magasin au niveau de l’extrémité supérieure de la canette. Après une nouvelle rotation, l’ensemble constitué de la canette remplie et du couvercle positionné, est acheminé au niveau de l’unité de sertissage (9), assurant la fermeture effective et étanche de la canette au moyen du couvercle. Once the selection of the drink has been made, and if necessary, the price paid, the user takes an empty can and positions it on the turntable (5) at the level of a receptacle for receiving said can. As soon as the presence of the can is detected, the tray undergoes a first rotation as far as the filling unit (7). When this filling operation is finished, for example detected by measuring the weight of said can by means of a load cell integrated in the receptacle for receiving the cans or any system appropriate, the rotary plate (5) undergoes a new rotation until it ends in line with the distribution and positioning unit (8, 8') of the lids. At this stage, the electric motor (16) is actuated, causing the push of the finger (15) at the level of the lower end of the store (10, 10'), and as a corollary, the positioning of the lowest cover stored in the magazine at the top end of the bobbin. After a new rotation, the assembly consisting of the filled can and the positioned lid, is routed to the level of the crimping unit (9), ensuring the effective and leaktight closing of the can by means of the lid.
Une fois cette opération réalisée, le plateau (5) subit une nouvelle rotation jusqu’à revenir à sa position d’origine, permettant à l’utilisateur de récupérer la canette remplie et obturée. Once this operation has been carried out, the plate (5) undergoes a new rotation until it returns to its original position, allowing the user to retrieve the filled and sealed can.
Idéalement, l’installation comprend également des moyens de contrôle du positionnement correct du couvercle à l’extrémité supérieure de la canette, et du sertissage étanche du couvercle sur la canette. Ces moyens ne sont pas représentés sur les figures. Ideally, the installation also includes means for checking the correct positioning of the cover at the upper end of the can, and the tight crimping of the cover on the can. These means are not shown in the figures.
L’invention permet ainsi de procéder à des opérations de gestion, en l’espèce le chargement en couvercles d’obturation, de manière simple, efficace, et rapide, sans nécessiter de quelconque outil ou ustensile dédié, autorisant la mise en œuvre de recharges de couvercles conditionnées dans des emballages de dimensions appropriées et correspondant au volume défini par le magasin (10, 10’). The invention thus makes it possible to carry out management operations, in this case the loading of closure lids, in a simple, efficient and rapid manner, without requiring any tool or dedicated utensil, authorizing the implementation of refills lids packaged in packaging of appropriate dimensions and corresponding to the volume defined by the store (10, 10').

Claims

REVENDICATIONS Installation de distribution de boissons dans des récipients notamment de type canette (3), comprenant : CLAIMS Installation for dispensing beverages into containers, in particular of the can type (3), comprising:
■ une unité de réception du récipient vide, ■ a unit for receiving the empty container,
■ une unité de remplissage (7) dudit récipient en boisson, ■ a filling unit (7) of said beverage container,
■ une unité de distribution et de positionnement (8, 8’) d’un couvercle sur lesdits récipients après remplissage, ■ a distribution and positioning unit (8, 8') of a lid on said containers after filling,
■ une unité de sertissage (9) du couvercle sur le récipient une fois rempli ; ■ a crimping unit (9) of the lid on the container once filled;
■ des moyens (5) aptes à déplacer ledit récipient depuis l’unité de réception au niveau des unités respectivement de remplissage, de distribution et de positionnement du couvercle et de sertissage, caractérisée en ce que les couvercles sont stockés les uns sur les autres dans un magasin de stockage (10, 10’) escamotable, ledit magasin étant pourvu de moyens de positionnement et de centrage (19, 34) aptes à coopérer avec des organes de guidage et de positionnement (20) associés à l’installation. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin sont constitués d’orifices traversants ou alésages (19) ménagés au sein d’une base (12, 25, 26) solidaire dudit magasin et orientée perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale du magasin, en l’espèce typiquement verticale, lesdits orifices coopérant avec des tiges verticales (20) montées sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8) des couvercles. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce qu’au moins trois tiges verticales (20) émanant de ladite unité de distribution et de positionnement (8) sont ménagées, de telle sorte à tangenter ledit magasin à l’extérieur de celui-ci. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin sont constitués d’excroissances ou saillies (22) prolongeant la où les faces latérales définissant le volume de stockage dudit magasin, lesdites excroissances ou saillies (22) coopérant avec la paroi interne d’un orifice traversant (23) ménagé au sein d’une plate-forme (21) de l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8). Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin sont constitués de deux plaques (26, 27), orientées perpendiculairement par rapport à la dimension principale du magasin, chacune desdites plaques (26, 27) sont pourvues d’alésages (19), situés à l’aplomb les uns des autres deux à deux, et destinés à coopérer avec des tiges verticales (20) montées sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8) des couvercles, lesdites plaques (26, 27) étant séparées l’une de l’autre par une distance compatible avec la hauteur des tiges (20). Installation de distribution de boissons selon l’une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisée en ce que le magasin de stockage (10) des couvercles est muni d’un organe amovible (17, 18) apte à coulisser selon toute la hauteur dudit magasin, et destiné à favoriser le remplissage du magasin et sa manipulation tant lors du remplissage que du positionnement du magasin au sein de l’installation. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que l’organe amovible est constitué d’une languette (18) de largeur inférieure à la fente verticale dont est muni le magasin selon toute sa hauteur. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que les moyens de positionnement et de centrage du magasin (10’) sont constitués d’une part, d’un organe (30, 31) faisant fonction de point d’accrochage sur un élément (43, 44) solidaire de l’installation, ledit organe étant positionné sensiblement à mi- hauteur du magasin, et d’autre part, de pions de centrage (34) sur l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8’) des couvercles. Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce que l’organe (30, 31) faisant fonction de point d’accrochage est configuré de telle sorte à permettre le basculement dudit magasin afin de permettre respectivement sa mise en place et son escamotage dans et hors de l’installation. Installation de distribution de boissons selon l’une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisée en ce que l’unité de distribution et de positionnement (8, 8’) d’un couvercle est munie d’une plate-forme (21), cette dernière étant pourvue d’un orifice traversant (23), dont les dimensions permettent le passage d’un couvercle en vue de sa distribution, ledit orifice (23) étant obturable partiellement par un tiroir (40) mobile en translation selon une direction perpendiculaire à la dimension principale du magasin de stockage (10, 10’). Installation de distribution de boissons selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que le tiroir (40) est constitué de deux plaques (41, 42) solidaires l’une de l’autre, chacune desdites plaques étant pourvue d’un orifice traversant (46, 47) de forme oblongue et positionné de manière antagoniste l’un par rapport à l’autre et l’un au- dessus de l’autre, chacun desdits orifices traversants (46, 47) comportant une partie circulaire, dont le diamètre est compatible avec le passage d’un couvercle d’obturation à distribuer. ■ means (5) capable of moving said container from the reception unit at the level of the filling, distribution and positioning of the lid and crimping units respectively, characterized in that the lids are stored on top of each other in a retractable storage magazine (10, 10'), said magazine being provided with positioning and centering means (19, 34) capable of cooperating with guide and positioning members (20) associated with the installation. Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means for positioning and centering the store consist of through-orifices or bores (19) formed within a base (12, 25, 26) integral with said store and oriented perpendicular to the main dimension of the store, in this case typically vertical, said orifices cooperating with vertical rods (20) mounted on the distribution and positioning unit (8) of the lids. Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 2, characterized in that at least three vertical rods (20) emanating from the said dispensing and positioning unit (8) are formed, so as to tangent the said magazine outside this one. Beverage dispensing installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for positioning and centering the store consist of protrusions or projections (22) extending where the side faces defining the storage volume of said store, said protrusions or projections (22) cooperating with the inner wall of a through hole (23) provided within a platform (21) of the distribution and positioning unit (8). Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means for positioning and centering the store consist of two plates (26, 27), oriented perpendicularly with respect to the main dimension of the store, each of the said plates (26 , 27) are provided with bores (19), located plumb with each other in pairs, and intended to cooperate with vertical rods (20) mounted on the distribution and positioning unit (8) of lids, said plates (26, 27) being separated from each other by a distance compatible with the height of the rods (20). Beverage dispensing installation according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the storage store (10) for the lids is provided with a removable member (17, 18) able to slide along the entire height of the said store, and intended to promote the filling of the store and its handling both during filling and positioning of the store within the installation. Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 6, characterized in that the removable member consists of a tongue (18) of width less than the vertical slot with which the magazine is provided along its entire height. Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means for positioning and centering the magazine (10') consist on the one hand of a member (30, 31) acting as an attachment point on an element (43, 44) integral with the installation, said member being positioned substantially at mid-height of the magazine, and on the other hand, centering pins (34) on the distribution and positioning unit (8 ') lids. Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 8, characterized in that the member (30, 31) acting as an attachment point is configured in such a way as to allow the tilting of the said store in order to allow its positioning and its removal respectively. retraction in and out of the installation. Beverage dispensing installation according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the unit for dispensing and positioning (8, 8') a lid is provided with a platform (21), this latter being provided with a through orifice (23), the dimensions of which allow the passage of a lid for the purpose of dispensing it, said orifice (23) being partially closable by a drawer (40) movable in translation in a direction perpendicular to the main dimension of the warehouse (10, 10'). Beverage dispensing installation according to Claim 10, characterized in that the drawer (40) consists of two plates (41, 42) integral with one another, each of the said plates being provided with a through orifice (46 , 47) of oblong shape and positioned antagonistically with respect to one another and one above the other, each of said through-holes (46, 47) comprising a circular part, the diameter of which is compatible with the passage of a closing cover to be dispensed.
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