UA57806C2 - Assembly for storage and distribution of beer and other carbonated beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

An assembly of a tapping device and a container for fluid, in particular beer or soft drink, to be dispensed via the tapping device, dispensing means being provided for the fluid, a pressure chamber being provided in the tapping device, in which pressure chamber, dying use, the container extends at least partially, pressure means being provided for feeding a pressure medium into the pressure chamber for pressing, via the dispensing means, the fluid from the container without the pressure medium contacting the fluid, the pressure space during use being at least partially defined and closed to the environment by a closing part of the container, at a distance from the dispensing opening of the container, and the dispensing opening of the container being located outside the pressure chamber.

Description

Description of the invention

The invention relates to the device according to the restrictive part of item 1 of the claims. Such a device 2 is known from EP Mo0377195,

This known device comprises a pressure vessel and a container which can be placed therein and which can be compressed by supplying a medium under pressure, such as air or water, into said vessel. With the help of a hermetic threaded connection, the container is connected to the delivery line, which is placed in the cover (upper) part of the vessel. The specified vessel consists of a box-shaped lower part and the above-mentioned 70 upper part, which can be separated from the lower part. When using the device, the container is screwed into the removed cover part and then inserted into the lower part, after which the cover part is attached to the lower part. As a result, a closed high-pressure chamber is created around the entire container. The dispensing line has a tap, with which the dispensing line can be opened and closed. When the faucet is open, the beverage can be dispensed under pressure from the container through the dispensing channel into the environment due to the compression 12 of the container. This popular device makes it easy to dispense a drink from a squeezable container.

The disadvantage of this known device is that pressure can be created in the high-pressure vessel, even if there is no container in it. From the point of view of energy saving and safety, this is undesirable. In addition, before installing in a high pressure vessel, the container must first be screwed into a separate covering (upper) part, and before that it still needs to be opened. Only then can the container be inserted into the high pressure vessel and the vessel can be closed. This means that when the container is placed in a high-pressure vessel, the drink can already spill into the environment. In addition, the upper part must be completely separated from the lower part. This means that specific design measures must be taken to ensure that the vessel can withstand the pressure required to compress the container. Another disadvantage of this known device is that the container is held in the vessel only in the region of its neck, which leads to relative instability of the container. Gee)

The task of this invention is to create a device of the type described in the restrictive part of the main claim, in which the mentioned disadvantages are eliminated and the advantages are preserved. This task is solved by the device according to the invention, which has the features of the distinctive part of item 1.

Since the space in which the increased pressure is created in use is at least partially limited and separated from the environment by the upper part, which is set in place together with the container, the advantage is also achieved that the pressure in the vessel can be created only if the container is already installed properly. Otherwise, the medium that creates pressure when it is fed into the device will immediately flow out of it. This means that if the device is switched on by mistake, the absence of the container will be quickly detected and, in addition, the risk of accidentally opening the pressurized device without

From a container that may be dangerous for the user. Namely, when it is known that the container is missing, users are usually less careful with the device. As a result, the device according to the invention will be significantly safer than the known device. Since the closing portion is now located at a distance from the dispensing opening of the container, the closing pressure is provided over a relatively large surface area so that a proper seal can be achieved, even though the seal may have relatively large tolerances. With 40 Since the dispensing hole is located outside the high-pressure vessel, it is easy to avoid contact with the medium that creates pressure in the chamber with the beverage to be dispensed. Thus, the quality of the drink is preserved during the entire period of use. Another advantage of the device according to the invention is that the container can first fit into the lower part, after which the upper part can be closed over the container, the container, at least its dispensing opening, only needing to be opened, if necessary, 42 only after it is installed into the device. In addition, the dispensing opening of the container is still accessible after placing the container in the pressure vessel and forming the pressure chamber. This means that the container, when placed in a high-pressure vessel, can remain closed if necessary.

This easily prevents accidental spillage of the drink. because In a more acceptable version of the invention, the device according to the invention has the features of item 2 of formula 20 of the invention.

The closing part in the form of a sleeve placed around the container at a distance from the filling and/or dispensing opening has the advantage that the installation of the container in the high pressure vessel is further simplified. As a result, the part of the container, which in use is inside the high pressure chamber, can easily pass through the insertion opening (container), while the tube-shaped part can connect, at least in one direction, with the closing means interacting with it , with

GF) this container can have an essentially cylindrical outer wall, which is more acceptable from a production and aesthetic point of view. Accordingly, proper sealing can be implemented in a simple way, in interaction with at least part of the longitudinal edge. In addition, thanks to this, the correct location of the container in the vessel of increased pressure is immediately obtained. 60 In another, more acceptable embodiment, the device according to the invention additionally has the features of clause 6 of the claims.

In this variant, a substantially non-deformable container may be used, including a vessel for storing the beverage. The deformable part separates the beverage storage vessel from the high pressure chamber.

Especially outside of the dispensing device (tap), such a container provides the advantage that the container for storing the beverage is well protected during use and, however, can be emptied in a simple way using a pressurized medium. Such a beverage container is particularly suitable for multiple use.

In another, more acceptable variant, the device according to the invention has the characteristics of item 11 of the claims.

In this example of the embodiment of the invention, the container can be compressed with the help of a medium under pressure, which is fed into the chamber of increased pressure. The installed (top) part, which essentially does not deform under the influence of the pressure of the medium, ensures permanent sealing of the high-pressure chamber. This means that the container can be easily compressed, more acceptable as a whole. Obviously, such a container is primarily suitable as a single-use container. In a particularly acceptable embodiment, the container can be fully 7/0 Compressed in the installed part. In this case, it is more acceptable to make the container from plastic, in particular polymer, more preferably thermoplastic, so that it is thin-walled and retains its shape (under normal conditions). In particular, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and more preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PEN) are plastics suitable for the manufacture of a beverage container according to the invention, in particular because these plastics lend themselves well to processing such as 7/5 injection molding and blow molding formation In various applications, in particular, if low oxygen and CO permeability is required, PET/PEN laminates or mixtures are particularly suitable. Such a plastic container can be relatively easily deformed and provides adequate protection of the drink during storage and use. From this point of view, a particularly large container with PEN provides a suitable oxygen barrier, which is especially important when the container is used for beer storage.

In another variant, the device according to the invention has the characteristics of clause 14 of the claims.

The tubular pouring means, which is relatively immovably connected to the container, provides the advantage that when using the drink dispensed from the container, it does not come into contact with the stationary parts of the dispensing device.

The tubular pouring agent is delivered and removed together with the container. This makes the hygienic use of such a device particularly simple. In addition, it significantly reduces the probability of user contact with the drink, which p

To be issued from the container. During use, the dispensing device remains clean, while complex, expensive and environmentally polluting washing operations are not required before its reuse. and)

In another variant, the device according to the invention has the characteristics of item 15 of the claims.

A flexible, pouring means which is at least partially in the form of a hose has the advantage that it can be closed by compression to cover the channel. For this, the dispensing device can be, for example, provided with a compression means, and the specified compression means together with the pouring means forms a hose outlet means. at

In a more acceptable version of the invention, the device additionally has the features of clause 17 of the claims. co

The hooking means opened in it provides the advantage that the free end of the pouring means can be easily hooked and moved to a position outside the dispensing device, for example for insertion into a hose outlet. -

In addition, when using the dispensing device, this attachment can be seen from outside it, and, for example, can be used as an indicator (quantity) of the contents in the container. Thus, the contents of the container are immediately visible to the user. When the pouring means is fixedly connected to the container, this ensures that the marking applied to the attachment means will correspond to the contents of the container. In addition, in this way, the attached means will be able to perform an advertising function, for example, it can carry the type of drink, date, logo, etc. "

In a particularly acceptable embodiment, the device according to the invention additionally has the features of clause 18 of the formula according to the invention.

And the leak-proof, hermetic release provides the advantage that the container remains closed and? before and during its connection with the dispensing device, as a result of which the contents of the container are protected from manipulation or falsification. Thus, the sealing means, for example, prevents contact of the contents of the container with the environment before the use of the dispensing device. Another advantage of such means c is that the container can thus be filled under aseptic conditions, making pasteurization of the beverage in the container unnecessary. This is particularly appropriate, in particular, for containers having relatively

Sh - large capacity. o Particularly acceptable penetration of this protective sealing means is carried out using the 5p device disclosed in clause 21 of the claims. o In this embodiment, when pressure is created in the high-pressure chamber, the container moves

F axial in the direction of the sealing means, with the flowing medium passing through the sealing means. This creates an open connection between the interior of the container and the pouring medium. In this case, the automatic opening of the container is carried out no earlier than when the dispensing device or at least its means of creating pressure is turned on.

The invention further relates to a method of dispensing a beverage, in particular a carbonated beverage such as beer or soft drinks

F) carbonated drinks, which have the characteristics of clause 23 of the claims. In this way, the drink can be dispensed from the container in a particularly safe and simple way, and the specified container can be sold, stored and disposed of or recycled separately from the device used to implement the method. Due to the configuration of the parts used to implement the method, relatively large tolerances can be accepted, while its use and operation require relatively little effort and energy. Different types of containers with different vessels can be emptied into the same dispensing device in the same or similar manner. In addition, using this method, the container can be placed in a high-pressure vessel in a closed state and opened after that, which increases the hygiene of the method.

In the first, more acceptable variant, the method according to the invention has the characteristics of clause 26 of the claims.

A collapsible container has the advantage of being relatively inexpensive to purchase and use, as well as being relatively light in construction and having a relatively small volume when empty. In addition, such a container has the advantage that it retains its shape in the filled state and, thus, its transportation and storage are possible without the use of expensive and complicated outer packaging.

In an alternative version, the method according to the invention has the characteristics of clause 27 of the claims.

Such a relatively rigid container provides the advantage that it can be reused, at

However, it can be emptied by creating pressure in the dispensing device according to the invention. Reuse of the container provides an advantage in terms of environmental protection. In addition, such a relatively rigid container has the advantage that it is more resistant to external influences, such as dynamic shock loads, than the previously described compressible container.

The invention also relates to a dispensing device for use in a device or method according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of a container according to the invention in a device or in a method according to the invention. In addition, the invention relates to an installation part for use in a device, or in a method or in a container or dispensing device according to the invention.

In addition, the invention relates to an alternative version of the device for storing and dispensing drinks, which has the characteristics of item 35 of the claims.

A known device for storing and dispensing a drink contains a vessel, a so-called keg, in which a certain amount of drink is contained under a certain 2o excess pressure. The device also contains a cylinder filled with propellant, which is, in particular, carbon dioxide (CO 5). The vessel contains a connecting means, through which, on the one hand, the propellant can be introduced into the vessel and, on the other hand, the drink can be dispensed through a suitable dispensing means, in particular through a dispensing device with a tap. The drink is squeezed out of the vessel by the propellant, which is introduced into the vessel under pressure. with

Such a known dispensing device has the advantage that it has a simple design and is easy to control, while the pressure required to dispense beer can be adjusted by the pressure of the propellant. However, i) the disadvantage of this known device is that the propellant and drink are mixed in the vessel. This means that the state of the drink in the vessel is affected, which does not always remain constant. In addition, the extent to which this effect is exerted on the drink depends significantly on, for example, the pressure and nature of the propellant, the time it takes for the vessel to empty, and the accuracy with which the propellant pressure is regulated. In addition, the user is limited in the choice of propellant used, since its contact with the drink is inevitable. at

The task of the invention is to create a device of the type described in the restrictive part of the main clause c of the claims, in which the mentioned disadvantages are eliminated while simultaneously preserving its advantages. For this purpose, the device according to the invention is equipped with the features of clause 35 of the claims. uh-

The separation of the container, which is placed in the storage compartment, and the high-pressure chamber provides the advantage that the drink and the propellant medium do not come into contact with each other. The means that separate the high-pressure chamber from the storage compartment are made in such a way that their deformation is possible under the influence of the drink and the pressure of the environment. This means that when the pouring means is open and the chamber is overpressured, the drink is squeezed out of the vessel by these separating means, while the composition and quality of the drink remain constant. In particular, in the case of such a carbonated drink as beer, this is especially important, since in this case the foaming of the drink remains constant, which is especially important from the point of view of taste, as well as

And appearance. In addition, it prevents adverse effects on dispensing or even cessation of dispensing due to improper foaming.

Since the separating means (partition) moves and/or deforms in the container, the container can have a rigid external configuration, if necessary, and maintain the same shape throughout its use. Therefore, such a container can be made as a reusable container.

Another advantage of the device according to the invention is that it provides a wide selection of possible pressure sources. For example, such a pressure source can be more appropriately used, in which a fluid medium, such as gas or liquid, can be introduced into the high pressure chamber. The pressure source may, for example, comprise a high-pressure cylinder containing a propellant such as carbon dioxide (CO 5 ), but may also be provided with a pump, for example to supply a liquid such as water to the high-pressure chamber.

Ф In a more acceptable version, the separating means include a membrane.

The membrane has the advantage that its deformation provides a change in the volume of the vessel. The membrane can be completely pressed against the inner wall of the container to obtain the minimum or maximum volume. The membrane, more preferably, has the shape of a sheet and therefore takes up little space.

When dispensing a drink by increasing the pressure in the sealed chamber and increasing its volume, at least a part

F) the membrane moves in the direction of the dispensing means. By inducing an elastic deformation of the membrane at least in part of this displacement, the advantage can be provided that the membrane, at least when the beverage container is substantially empty, will be substantially taut or at least smooth. This eliminates the possibility of keeping the drink between the membrane and, for example, the wall of the container, and the said drink can no longer be squeezed out in the direction of the dispensing means due to excess pressure in the chamber. In this connection, it is especially acceptable if the dispensing means are located so that when the membrane is deformed, its central part moves to a position adjacent to the dispensing means, or more acceptable rests against them, at least the opposite, and when using the device, the deformations in the membrane increase to It has 65 regions.

Separation means, which contain or are made as a piston means, can have a simple and relatively rigid or slightly deformable design, while the piston means is more appropriately made with the possibility of movement in the longitudinal direction of the container. The movement of such a piston means may be caused in the manner described above by the supply of a medium under pressure to the chamber, but may also be effected mechanically or electromechanically, for example by pushing or pulling means such as a rotating screw, an electromagnetic means or the like . The piston means can have a simple, robust design that can provide a long service life of the device according to the invention.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the device according to the invention has the characteristics of clause 36 of the claims. 70 The location of at least one opening for connecting the pressure source to the container at a distance from its bottom, preferably relatively high in the annular wall, provides the advantage that containers that have different heights can be accommodated in the same device without the need to change the height of the dispensing opening relative to this device. In this case, the distance between the dispensing hole and at least one connecting hole can be selected in each case so that it is the same for different containers, /5 as well as its diameter, while the height can be varied.

In another, more acceptable variant, the device according to the invention additionally has the features of clause 38 of the claims.

Since the lid is fixed to the other container so that it cannot be detached without damage, it is always possible to determine whether the lid has become detached from the other container. Since at least 20% of the dispensing means, at least the binders, are closed inside the container under the lid and access to them is possible only when the protective sealing means is broken, it is impossible to get to the contents of the container without it becoming visible from the outside of the container, in particular from the outside of the lid. In addition, the dispensing means, closed under the lid before use, are adequately protected from damage and contamination, and the contents of the container cannot be contaminated or damaged in any other way. p. 25 In another version, the device according to the invention has features according to item 40 of the claims.

The at least partially flexible, tubular portion can be easily stored under a lid, such as over i) a storage vessel, and can be partially pulled out through an opening in the lid at the start of use.

To do this, you just need to open this hole. If necessary, the tubular part can be connected to the upper part of the device in such a way that when the upper part is separated, the free end of the tubular part is directly mixed into a position outside the cover for connection with a suitable discharge means of the faucet type. In this regard, the top part may have an imprint, such as a logo or the name of the contents of the container. Accordingly, when the tubular part is connected to the specified discharge means, the advantage is achieved that in each case it will be immediately and then visible what the contents of this container are. In addition, the broken upper part can perform an advertising function. In fact, a hook having a comparable function can also be attached to the tubular part in a different way and will be fully retained under the cover and freely extendable.

The invention also relates to a container suitable for use in the device and method according to the invention.

Other more acceptable examples of the implementation of the device, the dispensing device and the container according to the invention are described in the dependent clauses of the claims and are further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig. 1 is a schematic side view in section of the device according to the invention; and?" Fig. 2 - side view in section of the upper end of the container for use in the device according to item 1 of the claims; Fig. 3 - side view in section of the installed part for use in the device of Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is a side view in cross-section of the upper end of the container in an alternative embodiment for use in the device according to the invention;

Fig. 5 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a container for use in a device according to the invention, in another embodiment; figb is a schematic side view in section of the upper part of an alternative version of the beverage container together with the schematically shown part of the dispensing device;

Fig. 7 is a schematic side view in section of the upper part of another alternative embodiment of the container according to the invention, together with a part of the dispensing device; Fig. 8 - a side view in a section of the container in the state filled with a drink before use; 5B, Fig. 9 is a schematic view of the device according to the invention, ready to be connected to the dispensing device; (F) Fig. 9A - a sealing means for use with a container according to the invention; ka fig. 98 - an alternative version of the sealing means; Fig. 9C is an alternative version of the device according to Fig. 9, in which the membrane is fixed under the edge of the cover; Fig. 10 is a side view in section of the container according to Fig. 84 in an empty state, with an alternative option of connecting the container to a pressure source located outside; figLOA - the device according to fig. 10, with a connecting means between the container and the pressure source located inside; 65 Fig. 11 - a top view of the container according to the invention with a partially removed lid; Fig. 12 - an alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention;

Fig. 13 is a top view of a membrane for a container according to the invention in an alternative embodiment; Fig. 14 is a side view in section of the container according to the invention in another embodiment; Fig. 15 - the device according to the invention in another embodiment; Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional side view of the container according to the invention in the third alternative embodiment, schematically showing the part of the dispensing device intended for receiving the container; and Fig. 1bA are schematic views of three exemplary embodiments of double-wall foil packages for use in the device of Fig. 16. 70 The device shown in fig. 1, includes a dispensing device and a container C for a drink. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the beverage container C has the shape of a bottle and will be described below. The dispensing device contains the first part 5 of a box shape and a cover 7, which is hingedly connected to it and which can close the first part from its open side. Fig. 1 shows the cover 7 in the closed position with solid lines and in the open position with dashed lines. The first part 5 contains a circular wall 9, which limits /5 the receiving space for the container C with a drink, and the specified space will be called here the chamber 11 of increased pressure. Along the upper edge of the high-pressure chamber 11, closing means 13 continue, which can interact in the manner described below in more detail with the closing part 15 of the container C and which can close the high-pressure chamber 11 so that they are at least gas- and liquid-tight . During use, the pressure created in the high-pressure chamber 11 is completely absorbed by the container 3, the wall 2 of the high-pressure chamber 11 and the closing part 15 together with the closing means 13. This prevents the cover 7 from accepting this pressure. Therefore, opening and closing of the cover 7 can take place without any hindrance and without any danger, although, in addition, a small closing force is required for the cover 7.

In the wall 9 of the first part 5 there is a pump 17 connected by the first line 19 to a source of medium under pressure, which in the shown example of the invention is ambient air. In addition, with the help of the second line, the pump 17 is connected to the high-pressure chamber 11 so that it is able to inject the indicated medium under pressure into the high-pressure chamber 11. Using the high pressure line 23, the second line 21 i) is connected to the pressure regulator 25, by means of which the pressure in the high pressure chamber can be adjusted when using the device. With the help of the second high-pressure line 27, the pressure regulator 25 is connected to the safety valve 29, which is activated by the cover 7. When the cover 7 is open, the safety valve 29 is open, which prevents the further creation of pressure in the chamber 11 and any the increased pressure in it is eliminated, which additionally increases the safety of the user. In addition, cooling means 31 are located in the annular wall 9, which, through the wall of the chamber 11 of increased pressure and the medium supplied to it, provide cooling of the container C for the drink. In addition, in the annular wall U there are control means 33, which are connected at least to the pump 17, the pressure regulator 25, the cooling means 31 and

Зз5 The switch 34 of the pump, which is activated by the cover 7 for turning on the pump 17 when the cover 7 is closed, and turning it off when the cover 7 is open. The annular wall 9 at least has thermal insulation, resulting in a container

With for the drink, at least its content can be maintained at the required temperature in an energy-saving mode.

Dispensing device 1 according to the invention is described in more detail in the Danish patent application, entitled ""Device for dispensing a drink", submitted by V.M. with the same date, and this patent application is deemed to be incorporated herein by reference. Other parts of the device will be described in relation to the beverage container and the use of the device according to the invention. ;" The beverage container C, as shown in Fig. 1 and 2, has the shape of a bottle and is designed to store a beverage such as beer. In fact, other carbonated or non-carbonated beverages such as lemonade, soft drinks or wine can also be contained in such a beverage container C. c Container C for a drink contains a more acceptable cylindrical part of the wall 35, closed at the first end by the bottom 37. On the side remote from the bottom 37, the shoulder 39 is connected to the cylindrical part of the wall 35,

Ш- and the specified shoulder contains a cylindrical neck 41. The neck 41 limits the dispensing opening 43, through which the drink can be poured into the container C for the drink and pulled out from it. The container 3, shown in Fig.2, is more suitably blown from plastic, for example a complex polyester, such as PET o (Polyethylene Terephthalate), PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) or PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate). In particular, PEN has

F the advantage that this plastic is essentially gas-tight, which is very important, in particular, when the beverage container C is used to store a carbonated beverage such as beer. In addition, in this way, contamination and spoilage of the drink in the container C for the drink is avoided. Since the container C for a drink in the form of a bottle is obtained by blow molding, it has no seams, which easily prevents it from rupturing when the internal pressure increases. In fact, the container C for a drink, according to the invention, can also be made in a different way or from a different material. On the neck 41, on top of the dispensing hole 43, there is a sealing membrane 45 in the form of a film, pressed against the longitudinal edge of the neck 41 by the primary cover 47. The sealing membrane 45 seals the dispensing opening 43 so that it is, at least temporarily, air and liquid impervious.In particular, when the beverage container C is used to package beer or a similar perishable beverage, this is more acceptable, since in this case it is possible to obtain aseptic packaging. In particular, when the beverage container C has a relatively large capacity, such as more than two liters, it is more acceptable, because when the beverage container C is filled under aseptic conditions, the pasteurization of the beverage in the beverage container can be 65 Excluded. In the case with such large volumes pasteurizing the beverage in the beverage container takes an unacceptably long time. read that it is precisely in the case of such relatively large volumes that the use of a beverage container made of the above-mentioned plastic according to the invention is particularly acceptable, since such a beverage container is relatively light and has a relatively small surface area in relation to its volume, in as a result, any problems related to the gas permeability of the beverage container material are even more effectively addressed. These advantages increase as the volume of the beverage container increases. Such a beverage container is particularly suitable for packaging beer, the taste or composition of which is particularly sensitive to the influence of oxygen. In general, light beer is much more sensitive to oxygen than ale.

For light beer, this sensitivity, as a limit of suitability, lies in the range of 1-2 parts per thousand (1-2mg/l) for six months, while for ale this figure is much higher, for example three or more times this /o Values for the same period. So a good barrier to oxygen is much more important for a light beer than for an ale. In addition, such packaging is also suitable, in particular, for drinks with a high CO 5 content, for example above Zg/kg. For this reason, the packaging according to the present invention is also particularly suitable for packaging light beer having a CO content of, for example, 4.8-5.4 g/kg, while the CO 5 content of ale is, for example, about Zg/kg. It will be understood that the packaging according to the invention is in fact also perfectly suitable for the packaging of ale and other beverages, also when the container is less compressible.

Two annular ribs 49, 51 extend one above the other around the neck 41. By means of a suitable gripping means 53, such as an annular pinching rib, the primary cover 47 is fixed behind the upper annular rib 49 in such a way that the pressing edge 55 adjoins the upper side of the safety sealing membrane 45 along its peripheral edge and presses this membrane against the longitudinal edge of the neck 41. The primary cap 47 has a main surface 57 which substantially covers the dispensing opening 43.

The gripping means 53 recedes from this main surface in a first direction. From the main surface 57, a first tubular part 59 recedes in a direction opposite to the gripping means 53, being in line with the pressing edge 55. Concentrically within the first tubular part 59 from the main surface 57, a second tubular part 61 recedes, covering a continuous opening 63 in the primary cover 47. The height of the second tubular part 61 above the main surface 57 is slightly less than the height of the first tubular part 59 above this main surface 57. i)

On the primary cover 47 there is a tight fitting part 65. Such a fitting part is shown separately in fig. WITH.

The implantable part 65 includes a secondary cover 67 and a pouring means 69. The secondary cover 61, more preferably made of plastic or light metal, includes a cup-shaped part 71, which has a central, also cup-shaped convexity 73. Retracting outwardly, along the longitudinal edge of the cup-shaped part 71 , at a distance from the central bulge 73 passes a closing edge 75, which forms, at least partially, the closing part 15 for interaction with the closing means 13 of the pouring device. On the side remote from the central bulge 73, the cup-shaped part 71 has, in fact, a cylindrical part 77, the inner side of which can be adjoined with a proper fit to the outer side of the cylindrical part 35 of the undistorted beverage container C. The cup-shaped part 71 continues along the shoulder part 39, while the neck 41 of the beverage container C enters the central bulge 73. From the upper end of the central bulge 73, a cylindrical wall 79 recedes inwards, having a second engaging means 81, which continues along its free longitudinal edge and recedes within. This second engaging means can be engaged under the second annular rib 51 passing around the neck 41 of the beverage container. In the center of the upper surface 83 of the bulge 73, there is an opening 85 surrounded by a sealing sleeve 87, which continues inward concentrically with respect to the cylindrical wall 79. The sealing sleeve 87 has a wide the first part 89, located adjacent to the upper surface 83 of the central bulge 73, and the second, relatively narrow part 93, connected to it by part 91 in the form of a truncated cone. The relatively wide first part 89 has such an outer diameter that it can enter with a proper fit, preferably with a slight pressure, into the second tubular part 61 of the primary cover 47. The height of the sealing sleeve 87 approximately corresponds to the height of the second tubular part 61.

Sh- The pouring means 69 contains the first tubular connecting part 95, the second tubular connecting part 97 and

Go! an intermediate connecting part 99 which connects the two connecting parts and which is at least slightly flexible and, more preferably, has the shape of a hose. The first connecting part 95 has a knee configuration, while the intermediate connecting part 99 is fixed on the first tube 101 of the knee. The second tube 103 of the knee has such an external

Ф diameter that it can precisely and tightly adjoin the inner side of the second relatively narrow part 93 of the sealing sleeve 87. The second pipe 103 can move inside the sealing sleeve 87 in a direction parallel to the central axis of the cylindrical wall 79, at least in the longitudinal direction of the container C for the drink. The free end of the second pipe 103 is cut with a slight bevel to obtain a slightly pointed end 105. When the relative movement of the first connecting part 95 is downward, for example, it moves relatively

F) of the beverage container C and in its direction, the end 105 passes through the safety sealing membrane 45 to create a free communication between the interior of the beverage container C and the channel 107, which continues through the pouring means 69. At least a liquid-tight seal between the neck 41 | and because the primary cover 47 is possible with the arrangement of the safety sealing membrane 45 between them, and similarly at least a liquid-tight seal between the second tubular part 61 of the primary cover 47 and the wide first part of the sealing sleeve 87 on one side and the relatively narrow part 93 of the sealing sleeve 87 and the second pipe 103 of the first connecting part 95, on the other hand, ensure that the liquid from the container C for the drink can be issued only through the channel 107 and, therefore, cannot flow into the chamber 65 11 of increased pressure. This prevents the loss of the drink and, in addition, the contamination of the dispensing device 1.

The second connecting part 97 also includes an element in the form of a knee, the first pipe 109 of which is connected to the end of the intermediate connecting part 99, which is remote from the first connecting part 95, while the second pipe 111 of the knee includes a free pouring hole 113. Made in one piece with the second connecting part 97, or at least the shield-shaped graspable element 115 attached to it, is intended to facilitate manipulation of the second connecting part 97. Markings can be made on the graspable element 115, for example, the name of a trade mark, a graphic symbol of a company, the indication of the contents of a beverage container, the date of delivery or expiration date etc. As will be further described below, the captured element 115 always protrudes outward from the dispensing device 1 when it is used in such a way that the specified printed information is visible from the outside. Of course, the identification means can also be performed on the captured element 115 in another way, for example in the form of a relief or slots.

In the state shown in fig. 2, the outer cover 116 is placed over the secondary cover 67 of the pouring means 69, and said outer cover rests against the upper side of the closing rib 75 and protects at least the pouring means 69 from contamination from the outside.

The beverage container C can fit into the first part of the dispensing device as follows.

The beverage container C is placed so that its bottom 37 is above the open side of the high-pressure chamber 11, and vertically moved down until the closing edge 75 rests against the upper side of the closing means 13. In the shown example of the implementation of the invention, the closing means 13 are made as closing segments 117, which can move outwards in the horizontal plane against the pressure of the springs and which, in the maximum outwardly displaced position, form a passageway large enough to pass the closing rib 75. At the inwardly turned ends, the segments 117 have an inwardly inclined surface 119, which, when applied to them with a vertical pressure from the side of the closing rib 75 provides a shift of the segments 117 outwards, which allows the passage of the closing rib 75. After the closing rib has passed the segments 117, the segments 117 move back to their original position under the action of the spring pressure, closing the container C for the drink in the chamber 11 increased pressure. When the high-pressure chamber 11 is not under pressure, the full beverage container C is surrounded by some space outside of it, while the bottom 37 of the beverage container C is on the bottom 121 of the high-pressure chamber 11. Accordingly, there is some space between the upper side of the closing rib 75 and the lower side of the segments 117. Between the annular wall 9 and the closing rib 75 is a sealing section 123, which has a slightly M-shaped configuration. The open side of the sealing section 123 faces the high-pressure chamber 11 so that when the pressure in the high-pressure chamber increases, the sealing effect of the sealing section 123 increases.

After the container C for the drink is placed in the chamber 11 of increased pressure in the described manner, the implantable part 65 essentially protrudes outward from the chamber 11 of increased pressure so that the captured element 115 can be captured externally at least from the chamber 11 of increased pressure.

From the upper side of the ring wall 9, a support part 125 recedes approximately horizontally, located on one side of the dispensing device 1, and this support part contains a tubular part 127, which extends approximately vertically from its lower side. A passage continues through the support part 125 and the tubular part 127, into which the second pipe 111 of the second connecting part 97 can be inserted with a proper fit, while the pouring hole 113 will be adjacent to it, preferably externally from the free end of the tubular part 127. The captured element 115 makes it possible the location of the second pipe 111 in this passage is particularly simple. In this state, the intermediate connecting part 99 extends approximately horizontally on 7-3 s of the upper surface of the support part 125, possibly in the groove formed in it. . The lid 7 is connected with the first part 5 of the dispensing device 1 by means of a hinge 129, on the side i? of the upper end of the longitudinal wall 9, remote from the support part 125. On the side of the cover, which in use is turned to the tubular part 127, the design of the cover 7 includes a working handle 131, which

Can move between approximately vertical and inclined positions. At the end of the working handle 131, which is included in the cover 7, there is an eccentric, which is adjacent to the intermediate connecting part 99. When the working handle is in the vertical position shown in fig. 1, intermediate connecting part 99

Sh- is closed by squeezing the eccentric 133, due to which the channel 107 is closed. Due to movement

Go! of the operating handle 131 in the deflected position, the intermediate connecting part 99 is at least partially released by the eccentric 133 so that the intermediate connecting part can acquire, at least partially, its original shape, and the channel 107 is at least partially released, allowing the beverage flowing from the beverage container C . By

Ф using a simple, essentially known locking means (not shown), the cover 7 can be fixed in the closed position.

When placing the container Z for a drink in the first part 5 of the dispensing device 1, the first connecting part of two Zo is in its uppermost position, completely above the safety sealing membrane 45, as shown in Fig.2. When the cover 7 is closed, the first connecting part 95 is pressed down or at least (F) is held, so that the first connecting part 95 cannot move up. Also, when the cover 7 is closed, the pump switch 33 is turned on, thereby starting the pump 17 in operation, while in addition the safety valve 29 is closed, allowing the pressure chamber 11 to be pressurized by injecting into it the specified pressure medium, such as outside air. carbon dioxide Since the pressurized environment during use does not come into contact with the beverage contained in the beverage container C, this environment does not affect the quality of the beverage.

When pressure is created in the high-pressure chamber 11, which is possible only when the cover 7 is closed, the beverage container C b5 moves upward, in the direction of the closing segments 117. Thus, optimal sealing of the high-pressure chamber 11 is achieved. In addition, with this vertical movement, the end 105 of the first connecting part 95 is forced through the safety sealing membrane 45, allowing the beverage from the beverage container C to be fed into the channel 107. This means that when the operating handle 131 is then moved from its vertical position, the beverage can be issued through the pouring channel 107 and through the pouring hole 113 so that, for example, a glass of beer can be dispensed. On the lower side of the dispensing device, under the pouring hole 113, there is a vessel 135 for collecting the drink spilled from the pouring hole 113. This additionally prevents environmental pollution.

During use, the pressure in the high-pressure chamber 11 is increased by the pump 17 so that the wall of the beverage container C is compressed to reduce the volume of the beverage container C, while the beverage is dispensed through the channel 107 and through the pouring hole 113. Unexpectedly, it was found that a plastic beverage container of the described type can be compressed substantially entirely by the pressure in the high pressure chamber 11 such that substantially all of the beverage can be extracted from the beverage container. Since the plug-in part 65 with its closing edge 75 located relatively far from the neck 41 is fixed under the segments 117, while the plug-in part is connected to the neck 41 by means of the primary lid 47, deformation /5 of the ENTIRE beverage container C inside the secondary lid is possible. 67, while the deformation of the shoulder 39 of the beverage container C is also possible. Another advantage of this mounting method is that the secondary lid 67 can be of relatively rigid construction and the beverage container C can be of relatively soft construction, while

Therefore, in each case, the secondary cover serves as its extension to ensure proper sealing of the high-pressure chamber. This means that the deformation or displacement of the container C for the drink

Regarding the installation part 65, they do not affect the tightness of the chamber 11 of increased pressure. The design of the implanted part 65, in particular the sealing membrane 45 and the first connecting part 95, provides an advantage, which is that the beverage container C can fit into the high pressure chamber 11 before the beverage container is opened, and when the pump 17 is turned on, optimal locking of the high-pressure chamber 11 is ensured and, at the same time, the beverage container C is opened. Here, the implanted part 65 forms at least part of the wall of the chamber 11 of increased pressure in such a way that in the absence of the container C for a drink in the dispensing device 1, pressure cannot be created in the chamber of increased pressure. This i) is especially important to ensure the safety of the user. In addition, it clearly provides the possibility of action of the edge 105 of the first connecting part 95 outside of the chamber 11 of increased pressure. Since the closing rib 75 is set back from the dispensing opening 43 at a relatively large distance, relatively large tolerances can be made in the Hezo fitting part 65 without adversely affecting the sealing action between the closing part 117 and the closing means 13, while the dispensing opening 43 is always optimally located . In addition, the deformations that occur as a result of relatively large tolerances are easily accepted by the deformations of the implanted part 65. This means that the locking means 13 can have a simple and relatively light design.

The design of the plug-on part 65 and the first part 5 of the dispensing device 1, which interacts with it, also provides an advantage, which consists in the fact that the beverage container C can be inserted into the dispensing device vertically, while the lid 7 can be hinged with to be connected to the ring wall 9 of the dispensing device. This further simplifies the insertion of the beverage container C and the installation of the lid 7. To remove the emptied beverage container C, mechanical means may be used to move the segments 117 outwardly so that the insert portion 65 can be withdrawn together with the emptied beverage container C. Since "70 the closing pressure on the segments 117 acts in a direction oriented approximately at right angles to the operating direction of action of the springs of the segments 117, the displacement of the segments 117 can be relatively small, while such displacement is outward. possible in a relatively simple form. When the beverage container C is completely emptied, the pressure in the chamber is 11 and? the high pressure is released, possibly with the help of the pump 17, after which the lid 7 can be opened and the compressed beverage container C together with the insertable part 65 can be pulled out of the dispensing device and

Get involved, for example, in a suitable recycling facility. When the beverage container C is compressed inside the mounting portion 65 at least almost completely, the empty beverage container C according to the invention occupies only a small space, which is more acceptable from the point of view of transportation and evacuation.

Fig. 4 shows an alternative embodiment of the upper end of the beverage container 203, according to

Go! of the invention, for use in the dispensing device 1, shown in Fig.1. The corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers with the addition of the number 200. o In this embodiment of the invention, the closing rib 275 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the shoulder

F 239 container 203 for a drink. The closing rib 275 is preferably integrally formed with the beverage container 203. In this example of the implementation of the invention, the primary cover 247 is used, the design of which approximately corresponds to the design of the primary cover 47, shown in Fig. 2. In this example, however, the second tubular part 261 has, at least partially, such an internal cross-section that this second tubular part 261 can tightly and as a guide adhere to the second pipe 303 of the first connecting part 295. This example (F, implementation of the invention constructively is relatively simple, but at least the closing rib 275 must be of such a rigid construction that the closing rib 275 cannot deform during use or only deforms to a very small extent so that it maintains a sufficient seal of the high pressure chamber 211. The closing rib 275 can be located on the container in a relatively low position, such as in its middle, with the closing means 317 also located in a low position. When the container 203 is compressed, the portion A of the container 203 extending below the closing rib 275 will be compressed inwardly and upwardly, as shown by broken lines in FIG. .4. In this regard, the displacement of the cylindrical wall of the lower part of A container and 203 inwardly relative to the cylindrical portion of the wall of the upper part B 65 of the Container has the advantage that the entire lower part A is even better guaranteed to be pressed into the upper part B when the beverage is squeezed out of the beverage container 203. In this example, the compressibility of the lower part A, due to its relatively low inward stiffness, is optimally used, while, in addition, the relative non-deformability of the shoulder 239 under the internal pressure of the container is optimally used. As a result, the closing edge 275 will be kept in contact with the closing means 317

In a relatively simple way. It will be understood that the container 203 will, or at least may, have a greater length than shown in Fig.4. Furthermore, it will be understood that in this embodiment of the invention, the closing rib may also be located in a relatively high position and the container compressed as described above, or provided with a membrane or other separating and sliding means as disclosed herein.

Fig. 5 depicts another alternative embodiment of the beverage container 403 for use in the 7/0 dispensing device 1 according to the invention, wherein the beverage container is essentially formed from a material that is essentially non-deformable at least under the influence of the working pressure in the high-pressure chamber. The corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers to which the number 400 is added. Such a beverage container may, for example, be substantially made of metal. A membrane 444 is located in the beverage container, the longitudinal edge of which is connected to the wall 435 of the beverage container 403 between the bottom 437 and the neck 441. The membrane 444 7/5 is flexible so that in the first position, as shown in Fig.5, it can adjoin the lower part of the wall 435 and the bottom 437 of the container 403 for a drink. The membrane 444 divides the beverage container 403 into a pressure vessel 446 located between the membrane 444 and the bottom 437, and a storage (beverage) vessel 448 located between the membrane 444 and the neck 441. When the beverage container 403 is completely filled, as shown in Fig.5 , the membrane 444 adjoins the bottom 437. In the bottom 437, a hole 450 is made for supplying pressure, which is more acceptable 2o creates an open connection between the vessel 446 of increased pressure and its environment. Therefore, when the beverage container 403, as shown in Fig. 5, is inserted in the manner described above into the dispensing device 1 according to the invention, the high pressure chamber 11 is in direct communication through the pressure opening 450 with the high pressure vessel 446 in containers 403 for a drink. Therefore, when the pressure in the dispensing device 1 increases, part of the medium under pressure will flow from the high pressure chamber 11 into the high pressure vessel 446, while displacing the membrane in the direction of the neck 441. Accordingly, the capacity of the storage vessel 448 decreases and when the channel 507 in the connecting part 499 is released, the drink is dispensed i) by the dispensing device 1. The membrane 444 can be shifted so that the capacity of the vessel 446 of increased pressure becomes maximum and the capacity of the vessel 448 for placing the drink becomes minimum, more acceptable almost zero. Therefore, in this way, the entire beverage container 448 can be emptied. The beverage container 403 may also have the structure shown in Fig. 2 or Fig. 4. From the point of view of construction, at least with regard to the construction and arrangement of the membrane, the beverage container shown in Fig. 5 is shown in more detail in Fig. 8-16C and in the corresponding part of this description. Such a beverage container 403, which is referred to here as a membrane keg, has the advantage, among other things, that such a beverage container can be used several times, which may be more acceptable from the point of view of environmental protection. In addition, the deformable parts, in particular the membrane, are protected by the wall of the beverage container during transportation and storage so that damage to the beverage container is easily excluded.

Fig. 6 shows another alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, containing a container 503 for a drink that can fit into a dispensing device 501, similar to the dispensing device 1 shown in Fig. 1. The display device 501, in particular the wall 509, is shown only schematically only by that "

To the extent necessary for a proper understanding of the invention. The beverage container 503 contains a vertical cylindrical longitudinal wall 535 and a shoulder 539, and the longitudinal wall 535 is connected to the shoulder 539 by a vertical part 500 of the wall, which is located with a slight shift outward relative to the cylindrical wall; 535 and continues around the circumference of the beverage container 503. The lower side of the vertical part 500 curves downward and rests on the outwardly projecting flange part 512 of the wall 509 so that the beverage container

Cannot move down from the displayed position. On the flange part 512, a circular ring 514 is mounted, formed from a slightly elastic material such as rubber, and which on its inner side has an upper annular protrusion 516 and a lower annular protrusion 518, between which a high pressure chamber 520 is formed. At

When used, the upper protrusion 516 and the lower protrusion 518 adjoin with elastic deformation to the outer side

Go! of the vertical part of the wall 500, sealing the chamber 520. In the vertical part of the wall 5r, at least one, and more preferably, a series of openings 522 are made, which connect the interior of the container 503 with the chamber 520 of increased pressure. Through the supply line 521, the high-pressure chamber 520 is connected to

Ф pump 517 for supplying air or other medium under pressure through the opening 519. Above the ring 514 is a reinforcing section 524 that constrains the ring so as to maintain its shape. In the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig.b, a relatively elastic, at least deformable, foil bag 544 is included in the beverage container 503, and said bag is suspended, at least attached, near the dispensing opening 43. This will be described below in more detail. It can also be noted that instead of

F) deformable bag 544 in the example shown in Fig. b, a deformable bottle of the type described above can be used. The wall of the bag or bottle 544 is more preferably essentially impermeable to oxygen for the reasons set forth above. In addition, the advantage achieved in this way is that the wall of the boron container can be thin and can be made of a relatively inexpensive material, since it does not necessarily have to be impermeable to oxygen or can be only slightly permeable. However, also when the wall of the container has an oxygen-impermeable construction, still better protection of the beverage located in the vessel for containing the beverage is provided. If necessary, the container can have a collapsible design that allows replacement of the bag or bottle 544, as in the above-described embodiment of the invention having a membrane, as 65 shown in Fig.5.

In an example of the implementation of the invention, schematically shown in Fig. b6, the medium under pressure during use can be supplied through the holes 522 into the interior of the container for a drink between the bag 544 and the longitudinal wall 535. This allows the bag to be compressed with the simultaneous extrusion of the drink located in it. Since the holes 522 are located near the shoulder, the beverage container 503 can be of any desired length,

Which allows you to stack it in the dispensing device 501.

This means that beverage containers of different sizes can be used with the same dispensing device. When the increased pressure chamber 520 is used, an excess pressure is created, whereby the upper projection 516 and the lower projection 518 will shift and press more tightly against the vertical portion 500 of the wall of the beverage container in such a way that an even better seal is obtained, /o although in this case deformations are obtained in a simpler way.

In the example of the implementation of the invention shown in Fig. 6, the cylindrical neck 541 is connected to the upper end of the shoulder strap 539. In the neck 541 with the possibility of sliding there is a connecting sleeve 552, the downward movement of which is limited by the edge 551 with a rib receding inwards near the lower sides of the neck 541 and against which the first flange 558 of the connecting sleeve abuts. At some distance below the first flange 558 on the 7/5 receiving sleeve 552, the second flange 554 is located, on which the bag 544 is hermetically fixed.

The first flange 558 and the second flange 554 recede at a right angle to the cylindrical wall 556, which limits the dispensing opening of the bag 544. On this cylindrical wall 556 is located a safety sealing means 545 in the form of a film. This safety sealant continues horizontally, parallel to the two flanges. Above the safety sealing means 545, the cylindrical longitudinal wall 556 is continued by the cylindrical longitudinal wall 556a, connected at its upper end 560 to the flexible membrane 562, which has an annular configuration and the outer longitudinal end of which is attached to the upper end of the neck 541. In the center of the membrane 562 through it passes connecting part 595 in the form of a knee, which is comparable to the first connecting part 95, shown, for example, in Fig.1. A connecting hose 599 is connected to this connecting part for connection with the pouring means described above. The connecting part 595 is immovably attached to the primary cover 547, which is fixed to the neck 541 with the help of a longitudinal projecting edge under the rib 549. The primary cover 547 contains a closed upper surface 564, which passes over the elastic membrane 562. Above the cylindrical wall 556 of the connecting sleeve 552, the upper surface 564 is curved upward, resulting in an empty space between the membrane 562 and the underside of the upper surface 564 when the connecting sleeve is in its lower position. The end of the connecting part 595, facing the Hezo membrane 545, is pointed.

The device according to fig. b can be used as follows. at

With the help of the pump 517, the medium under pressure is supplied through the chamber 520 of increased pressure into the space of the CO 511 of increased pressure between the bag 544 and the wall 535 of the container 503, which causes the creation of pressure in the bag 544.

Accordingly, the connecting sleeve 552 is squeezed outward and upward, among other things, by the pressure acting on the flange 558. This is

Zv causes the elastic membrane to move upward toward the underside of the upper surface 564, while the sharp end of the connector 595 is forced through the film 545, thus forming a clear passage along the line 599 into the interior of the package 544. The membrane 562 and the primary cover 547, in particular its upper surface 564, provide an air- and liquid-tight sealing of the neck 541. This example of the device according to the invention is particularly simple and practical to use. "

Fig. 7 shows another embodiment of at least the upper part of the container 603 for a drink according to the invention, located in the issued device 601, of the type shown in Fig. 1. With regard to the dispensing device 601 to the beverage container 603, only those parts relevant to the case and ;" are required for a proper understanding of this exemplary embodiment of the invention. Other parts have already been described in detail.

In the example of the implementation of the invention shown in Fig. 7, the design of the implantable part 665 consists of two elements, and the first, central part 666, is fixedly connected to the container for a drink, while the second, annular part 668, is located so that it when in use, it adjoins the wall 609 of the dispensing device 601, can be installed freely or, for example, hingedly connected to the dispensing device and can be closed over the beverage container. Near the dispensing hole, the first central part 666

Go! connected to the bottle-shaped beverage container 603 in one of the ways described above, for example 5p by using primary and secondary lids. Along the outer longitudinal edge, the first part 666 o includes a longitudinal edge 670, which continues downwardly, while from its lower edge it recedes downwardly and

Ф the second longitudinal edge 672 is deflected outwardly. The annular second part 668 is provided along its inner longitudinal edge with a sealing section 674, which can seally adjoin the longitudinal edges 670 and 672. From the section 674, the inclined surface 676 recedes outward and down to the second sealing section 678 , which protrudes outward from the outer longitudinal edge of the second part 668 and can adjoin the inner side of the longitudinal wall 609 of the output device 601. With the help of the closing

F) means, not shown in Fig. 7, but shown in Fig. 1-1, the implantable part 665 can be held on the delivery device 601, thanks to the engagement with the upper side of the second part 668.

An outer cover 716 is attached to the central part 666 on top of the pouring means by means of elastic protrusions 680, which are connected to the first part 666 and enter the holes in the outer cover. When the second part 668 of the plug-in part 665 is installed, it slides over the outer cover 716, while the resilient protrusions 680 are pressed inwardly by the resilient edge 682 on the second part 668, releasing the outer cover 716.

The advantage obtained in this way is that the container 603 for the drink can be engaged with the outer cover 716 when it is placed in the dispensing device 601 without the risk of its separation. 65 At the same time, it is held by elastic protrusions 680. This ensures easy manipulation of the container 603 during its installation. In addition, the dispensing means, which in particular pierce the medium, are protected from premature activation because they remain protected by the outer cover 716 when installed. The outer cover 716 cannot be removed until the beverage container 603 is secured in the dispensing device by means of a second part 668 of the implanted part 665 and the closing means, 717, and after its removal, the connecting means can be located as described above, and the cover of the dispensing device 601 can be closed.

This easily ensures a hygienic and safe location of the beverage container. The fastening means for the outer cover on the beverage container are shown schematically only and may of course be of any other suitable design. The two-piece design of the mounting portion 665 has the advantage that the first portion 666, which remains connected to the beverage container, can be of relatively simple, light, and inexpensive 7/0 construction and can be removed with the beverage container, then how the second part of 668 can be made reusable by proper choice of materials and construction. As a result, the resulting forces can be perceived and transmitted even better. In addition, such an embodiment of the invention has advantages from the point of view of environmental protection, when the beverage container is completely or partially of the disposable type.

The beverage container 3, 203, 403, 503, 603, 701, 801, 901 according to the present invention has the advantage that the pouring means can be supplied with the beverage container and can also be removed with it. This means that in use the beverage coming from the beverage container does not come into contact with any parts of the dispensing device 1 other than the specified filling medium.

Thus, contamination of the dispensing device is prevented in a simple way, so that when replacing the container for a drink, washing operations can be switched off. This is pleasant for the user and, in addition, more acceptable from the point of view of protecting the environment, since the need for the use of detergents is eliminated.

In addition, it eliminates the problems of flavor distortion caused by replacing the beverage container when the contents of the container being removed differed from the contents of the new container being installed. Another advantage of this is that there is always a direct connection between the element in the form of a shield and the contents of the beverage container, while it is always clear to the user what type of beverage will be dispensed from the dispensing device. Thus, mistakes are easily prevented. Of course, at least part of the filling agent may be suitable i) for reuse.

Figure 8 shows a cross-section of a container 701 corresponding to this invention. The container 701 is cylindrical in shape and includes a container body 702 formed by a cylindrical longitudinal wall 703, a bottom 704, and a gas taper portion 705. The container body 702 is substantially gas and liquid impermeable except for a communicating opening 706, which will be discussed below. , located at the bottom 704, and the dispensing hole 707 in the shoulder strap 705. o

Between the bottom 704 and the shoulder 705, a membrane 708 is attached to the wall 703, which separates the connecting opening 706 from the dispensing opening 707. In its initial state, for example, before placing it in the container 701, the membrane 708 is preferably round and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the wall is 703. The membrane 708 divides the food container from the bottom compartment 709, which will be called the chamber 709 of increased pressure, and the upper compartment 710, which will be called the vessel 710 for placing the drink.

In the state shown in fig. 8, the beverage container 710 is maximally filled with the beverage to be dispensed, causing the membrane to be pressed against the portion of the wall 703 extending below it and the bottom 704 above the communication port 706. In this state, the membrane 708 is more preferably abutting, essentially without "tension or being slightly elastically stretched, to the inner surface of the container 701. c On its upper side, the container 701 contains a closing means 711 in the form of a relatively large cap, which in the shown example of the implementation of the invention covers the entire shoulder strap 705. The cap 711 has an upper surface; » 719 and an annular apron 712. Near its free longitudinal edge, the apron 712 has an annular groove 713, which is open to the inside and into which the annular rib 714 of the container 701 fits properly. distance below the tapered portion 705. The rib 714 is more preferably configured such that the cap 711 cannot be removed from the container 701 without damaging the cap 711 and/or the rib 714. For this, the rib 714 can, for example,

Ш- to be provided with a relatively sharp part 715 of the rib, which cuts into the vertical movement of the cap 711

Go! groove 713. In fact, the rib 714 may of course also be provided on the cap 711, and the groove 713 may also be provided in the wall of the container 701, although the rib 714 may also be made separately and installed on the container 701 or the cap 711. In addition, of course, it is also possible to immovably connect the cap 711 to the container

Ф 701 by means of gluing or similar techniques, also when the cap 711 has a smaller diameter than the container 701 or a configuration different from it. It is important, but not necessary, that the cap 711 cannot be removed from the container 701 and possibly placed back on it in an unrecognizable manner so that the space inside the cap 711 is and remains closed from the environment until it is actually used, which will be explained below.

F) The flexible pouring hose 717 has its first end connected to the dispensing opening 707 and the opposite end provided with a connecting means 718 for connecting this end to the outlet means, which will be shown in more detail below. The cap 711 has an upper surface 719, which has an opening 720, in which a closing part 722, which closes the opening 720 and can be opened, is installed with the help of 6 rows of safety protrusions 721 (Fig. 11). The discharge hose 717 is mounted on the side of the closure part 722 facing the inner space 716 by the part adjacent to the connecting means 718. When the closure part 722 is removed from the opening 720 by destroying the safety protrusions 721, the discharge hose 717 can be at least partially pulled out of the cap 711 as follows in such a way that the binder can be attached to the outlet. In fact, the b5 hose 717 can also be located inside the cap 11 free of the closing part 722, while it can be captured through the opening 720 after the removal of the closing part 722. There are many options such as

as well as options for the location of the hole 720 in the cap 711. By connecting the closing part 722 to the pouring hose 717 near the connecting means 718, the closing part 722 will always be visible on the outlet means.

On the closing part 722 can be placed useful information, for example, marking the contents of the container, brand and advertising, which always remains visible when using the filling device.

Since before use, the closing part 722 closes the hole 20 completely, while the pouring means 77, 717, 718 are closed! under cap 711, tampering with the contents of the container and/or with the pouring means 7/0 can be easily prevented.

The container corresponding to Fig. 8 can be used in the following way.

The container 701 is connected by its bottom 704 to the pressure source 724 (Fig. 10), for example, when it is placed in the receiving part 725, while the high pressure line 726 is automatically connected to the connecting hole 706 in the bottom 704. For this, the connecting hole can be slightly raised from the surface of the bottom 704 to create a recess 75. 727 in the bottom 704. The design of the connecting hole 706 includes a check valve or similar valve means that automatically opens or closes when the high pressure line is connected or disconnected, respectively. This prevents gas or liquid from escaping from the pressure chamber when the container is disconnected.

Similarly, a high pressure line can be provided by the same means. The container is fixed on or in the receiving part 725, for example, by a clamping means or threaded connection 728 to the wall of the container 701.

Fig. 10 shows a threaded connection 728 made near the circumference of the bottom of the container so that only containers that have a suitable cross-section can be installed in the bottom part 725. Fig. 10A shows a threaded connection 728 made around the end of the connecting line 726 in the recess 727. This means that the threaded connection 728 has a relatively small cross-section, while the forces applied at such a connection will be relatively small. In addition, in this way, an advantage is achieved, which is that containers with different diameters can be connected to the same device in the same way. Of course, i) other connecting means may be chosen, such as a bayonet bolt or a quick-acting connection or similar connecting means known to a person skilled in the art.

When the container 1 is connected to the pressure source 724, the closure portion 722 can be opened and the flexible Hezo hose 717 can be partially extended from the space 713 to a position outside the cap 711. The coupling means 718 can then be connected to a suitable tap of the discharge means. In order to prevent the possible leakage of the drink from the container already before the connecting means are connected to the outlet means, a closing means is applied. This locking means may be included in the coupling means 18 or, if necessary, in the hose 717 and may automatically unlock when the hose is connected or when the pressure in the container increases, but it is still preferable for the locking means to be incorporated into the design. near or in the issued opening. This dispensing hole can be performed, for example, as shown in Fig. 9A, and this example of the implementation of the invention will be further described below. When the closure means 722 is detached, the closure means may be accessible through the opening 720. This closure means may be bent downward, thus releasing the pouring passage. In this position, the locking means 731 can be fixed, for example, by a slight rotation or deformation. It is also possible to use such a closing device, which is activated by removing the closing part 722 from c. Numerous variants of it are possible. Suitable closing means, also known from . prior art. The hose 717 is connected in a suitable way to the faucet 730 of the outlet means, for i? whereby the connecting means 718 have the design of, for example, quick-connecting means capable of interacting with the quick-connecting means of the crane 730.

Different types of gases or liquids can be used as a pressure source. For example, the gas can be supplied under pressure from a container or from a high-pressure main network, or the gas or liquid can be supplied using a pump 729, as shown in Fig.9.

Ш- When the pressurized medium is supplied to the high-pressure chamber 709, the membrane 708 is displaced, at least

Go! partially, in the direction of the dispensing hole 707, thereby reducing the volume of the container 710 for containing the drink.

As a result, the beverage in the storage vessel 710 (beverage) is exposed to pressure. Accordingly, when the closing means 731 is opened, the drink is squeezed out of the container 701 into the pouring hose 717. Then, when

By opening the tap, the drink can be dispensed from the container. The beverage in the beverage container 710 can be maintained under the required pressure by supplying a pressure medium to the pressure chamber, thereby further shifting the membrane 708. Thus, the entire beverage container 710 can be emptied by acting on it by the pressure of the membrane until the membrane closes to the inner surface of the upper part of the wall 703 and shoulder 705, covering the dispensing hole 707 (Fig. 10). IN

F) in this state, the volume of the chamber 709 of increased pressure is maximum, and the volume of the vessel 710 for placing the drink is minimum.

Since the pressure in the storage compartment 710 is created by the displacement of the membrane 708 by the medium under pressure, which is in the chamber 709 of increased pressure, contact of the medium under pressure with the drink is prevented. Accordingly, spoilage of the drink by this environment is prevented. In particular, this is especially important in the case of carbonated beverages, such as in the case of beer, where gas is used as a pressure medium. As a result, the content of carbon dioxide in beer is not affected by the pressure medium. In addition, dilution does not occur if a liquid, in particular water, is used as a pressure medium. 65 If necessary, when the beverage container 710 is thus completely emptied (Fig. 10), the pressure in the chamber can be reset again, for example by reversing the operation of the pump. When a pressurized fluid is used, this is particularly desirable due to the weight of such a pressure medium. This will allow the membrane to return to its original position again. In addition, it allows the same pressure medium to be reused with the next container.

The membrane 708 is more preferably attached to the wall at a distance A from the shoulder 705, which is slightly greater than the distance B between the edge of the membrane 708 and the bottom 704. In the position shown in Fig. 10, when the container 710 for containing the beverage is almost empty, the membrane 708 is more acceptable slightly elastic stretched. Thus, this ensures that in this position the membrane will be fully stretched, thereby preventing the inclusion of the beverage between the membrane 708 and the inside of the storage vessel 710. 70 The membrane can be made in the form of a substantially flat disk of rubber or plastic or similar material with a constant cross-section. In a more acceptable example of the implementation of the invention, the membrane can have a thickness that slightly increases in the direction inward so that when the membrane is stretched, deformations will spread inward from the outside. Thus, the possible occurrence of cases of blockage of the drink is prevented even more effectively. In addition, ribs and/or grooves 732 may be applied to the membrane, such as the radial /5 Grooves shown in Fig.13. This rib and/or grooves 732 prevent the membrane from sticking to the wall of the container and also prevent the beverage from being blocked.

Fig. 12 shows an alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, with the container 701 completely included in the dispensing device. For this, the dispensing device includes a receiving box part 740 and a cover 741, which is, for example, hingedly connected to the receiving part 740 and can be pressed against it by means of a clamping means 742. The receiving part 740 has a cylindrical inner space, the diameter of which approximately corresponds to the part of the container 701 extending below the cap 711. Along the upper edge, the receiving part 740 has a first annular receiving groove 742 (shown on the left in FIG. 12) that is located on the inner side and has a configuration that corresponds to the configuration of the free longitudinal edge 743 of the apron 712 of the cap 711. This free longitudinal edge 743 is convex on the outer side as a result of the groove c in 714 on the inner side. When the container 701 is placed in the receiving portion 740, the bulge 744 is in at least a liquid-tight sealing engagement with the first receiving groove 742. The cap 741 has i) an internal configuration that gives at least sufficient space to accommodate the cap 711 and is provided along its side, turned in use towards the receiving part, by the second receiving groove 745, which can be tightly connected to the upper side of the convexity 744 of the cover 711. Thus, the container 701 can fit into the dispensing device with proper sealing, while between the part of the container 701, which continues below the cover 711 and the surrounding receiving part 740 forms a closed space. at

Adjacent to the lower side of the receiving part 740 is the pressure medium supply pipeline 747, which is opened into the space between the container 701 and the receiving part 740, preferably near the connecting hole 706 of the container 701. When the pressure medium is introduced, it is fed into the chamber 709 of increased pressure - with Pressure, while outwardly directed pressure acts on the wall 703 of the container. Since this part is enclosed in the receiving part 740, it can be relatively thin. At the same time, the receiving part 740 in use will provide sufficient support to the wall 703 to prevent its damage. Cap 741 is provided with an opening 746 through which a discharge hose 717 may be passed prior to closing cap 741 or possibly after closing so that connector 718 may be accessible from the outside. In the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 12, on the cap 741 there is a tap of the outlet means 730, equipped with a connecting means 748, which is connected to the connecting means 716.

In the example shown, outlet means 730 is a pressure-type faucet used with hoses. ;" Faucet 730 includes a handle 748, connected by a hinge 749 to a bracket 750, which recedes from the cap 741. At an angle to the horizontal, on the side facing the cap 741, a pressure lever 751 recedes from the hinge, fixedly connected to the handle 748. Cross in the longitudinal direction of the pressure lever 751 and the bracket 750, with the pressure roller 752 located at the free end of the pressure lever 750. At the same time, when the handle 748 is turned, the pressure roller 752 moves relative to the bracket 750. At the free end of the bracket 750

Ш is a curved pouring tube 753, containing at its end, which is mounted on a bracket 750 and which

Go! located on the side relative to the hinge 749, remote from the cap 741, the conjugating connector 754.

After installing the container 701 in the filling device T, the filling hose 717 is passed through the cap 741 and placed under the pressure roller 752 on the bracket 750, while the connecting means 716 is connected to

Ф conjugating connecting means 754. If the handle 748 moves to an approximately vertical position, the hose is closed by pressing the pressure roller 752; if the handle is moved to an approximately horizontal position, the hose is released and the drink can be squeezed out of the container through the hose two and the pouring tube 753, for example into a glass held under the pouring tube. This faucet is described as an example and is particularly inexpensive and easy to manufacture and use. Of course, can also be used

F) any other types of cranes, such as existing cranes. A pressure gauge may be used to regulate the supply of pressure medium to the pressurized chamber based on a preset desired spill pressure, depending on the pressure, such as in the discharge hose 717 or the storage vessel 710. The cover 711 preferably has a flat top side 719. This provides the advantage that the container can be positioned on the cover 711 so that the bottom side of the container does not have to be flat and, in addition, can have such a construction , that it can maintain the container at least in the filled state. Thus, the underside of the container can have, for example, a double bend, which can be advantageous in terms of strength and deformation. Since the cover 711 closes the shoulder 705, this 65 Shoulder 705 can also have an arbitrary, non-planar configuration, for example with a double curve. In addition, in this way you can get a particularly recognizable appearance.

However, in the case of relatively large containers, for example barrels with a capacity of 10, 25 or 50 liters, the container is more appropriately designed so that it can be installed precisely on the lower side. For such barrels, it is usually more acceptable to freely arrange the container 701 for its placement in the dispensing device, as shown in fig. 12. In addition, for such relatively large barrels, it is more acceptable to use another type of lid that does not cover the entire upper side of the container. For such kegs, for example, such connections as are used with ordinary beer kegs can be used, which, however, as is known in practice, only have a connecting line, although in fact a bypass line can also be used to obtain a pressure medium supply line from points adjacent to the upper side of the 7/0 keg to the connection of the high pressure chamber, which allows it to be used with existing bottling plants. In addition, a cover can be used, which, for example, closes only the dispensing opening 707 and performs in a known manner the function of a safety sealing means or is not intended to perform the function of a safety sealing means. If required, the cover can also be excluded from the design.

Numerous variations of it are possible.

Fig. 9A schematically shows a detail of the closing means 731. This closing means 731 contains a piston 760 having a closing plate 761, which in the closed position tightly adjoins the dispensing opening 707 from the lower side. From the closing plate 761, a rod 762 recedes, which passes through the dispensing hole 707 into the space 716. The rod 762 has a uniform cross-section and a protrusion 763 on. both sides of it. In the dispensing hole 707, there are two grooves 764 capable of receiving protrusions 763 so that the locking plate 761 closes the dispensing hole 707. The locking plate 761 is held in this position by a spring 765. If it is necessary to open the container, the rod 762 is pressed down, towards the bottom 704 and then turn so that the protrusions 763 move relative to the grooves 764 to the position shown in fig. BEYOND the dashed lines. At the same time, a gap 766 is formed along the closing plate 761, through which the drink can flow from the vessel 710 for placing the drink in the direction of the pouring hose 717. In this position, the piston 760 is released, while the protrusions 763 are pressed against the shoulder of the part 705, which goes by the spring 765 after the grooves 764. Since the closing means 731 is usually closed by the cover 711, there is no danger of unintentional opening of the gap 766. i)

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, shown in fig. 9B, the lid 711 is connected to the container 701 by an internal screw thread inside a projection 767 extending from the upper surface 719 and an external screw thread on the neck 768 around the dispensing opening 707, the groove 713 being made to allow a slight vertical movement of the lid 711 relative to the container, and the two screw threads cannot be separated and are always sealed together. Near the upper side of the protrusion, a flexible hose 717 is connected to its interior space. When the cover 701 is fully screwed and is in the lower position, as shown by the dashed lines on the left side of Fig. 9B, the hose 717 is blocked by the neck 768. When the cover 711 is screwed into the upper position, in which the groove 713 is pushed against the rib 714, as shown by solid lines in fig. 9B, the connecting hose 717 located above the neck 768 is in open communication with the dispensing hole 707 and the beverage can be dispensed. If necessary, along the free lower edge of the apron 712, an edge can be formed, which breaks when the cover 711 is screwed up, and acts as an additional sealing means.

In the examples of implementation of the invention depicted in the drawings, it is schematically shown that the membrane 708 is attached to the inner side of the wall 703 of the container. For this purpose, the membrane can, for example, be glued or fixed with a pressure ring or similar means. In an example implementation

And the invention, which is not shown, the container consists of two halves, which can, for example, be mounted on each other? one by means of a clamp connection, screw cutting, glue or welding. A device can be used between the two halves, in which the membrane can be clamped. For this, for example, a clamping ring

Can be attached to one of the halves of the container before joining the two halves, and the membrane is attached to this clamping ring. Such an embodiment of the invention has the advantage that the membrane can be easily secured in a fixed position, while in addition the membrane remains accessible

Sh- for inspection, repair and replacement, at least when the halves of the container are connected with the possibility of disconnection.

Go! The container 701 according to the invention can be washed and filled in the usual way. For washing

The container can be connected by a connecting hole, for example, to a pressure source, for example, to a water supply pipeline, while a flushing line can be connected to the dispensing hole. Two components can

Ф be filled alternately in such a way that in each case the opposite compartment is emptied by the displacement of the membrane. Accordingly, contaminants are removed from the container and the membrane is also washed. Damage to the membrane can be easily detected by the resulting pressure loss and joint leakage of the carrier medium and the washing medium. Of course, the beverage compartment can be filled with a beverage through the dispensing hole. (F, Fig. 9C shows an alternative embodiment of the container according to the invention, in which the container ka 701 in the form of a cylinder consists of the body 702 of the container, while on the upper edge of the cylindrical longitudinal wall 703 there is a shoulder 705 in the form of a cover and attached on top of this upper because of the longitudinal edge, for example by the known operation of bending the flanges. Between the cap-shaped shoulder 705 and the longitudinal wall 703, the upper wall of the membrane 708 is fixed in the bent edge. The membrane 708 can be made, for example, of a relatively thin foil and extends along the entire inner wall of the body 702 of the container . Such an embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable as a vessel that is used only once, although its repeated use is of course also possible. For the manufacture of a vessel that 65 corresponds to figOS, such well-known technical techniques as deep or thin drawing, pressing and bending can be used flanges

Fig.14 shows an alternative embodiment of the container 801 according to the invention, in which the corresponding parts have corresponding reference numbers. The container 801 includes a closed wall 803 and a bottom 804, with a piston 808 parallel to the surface of the bottom 804 located inside the wall, and the piston having a longitudinal wall that is sealed, but movable, adjacent to the inside of the longitudinal wall 803. This piston 808 separates the lower vessel 809 from the vessel 810 adjacent to it from above for placing a drink. Through the hole 806 in the bottom 804 of the container 801 passes the lead screw 830, which abuts with its first end against the bottom side of the piston 808, while the opposite, second end exits from the container 801 to the outside and can rotate in the directions shown by arrow K, with the help of suitable means , 7/0, for example, an electric motor. In the bottom 804 there is a clutch 831 capable of interacting with the lead screw 830.

When the lead screw 830 rotates in the clutch 831, the piston 808 moves vertically in the direction of the PE arrow, as a result of which the capacity 809 increases and the capacity 810 decreases, and vice versa. At its first end, the lead screw 830 is connected to the piston so that the lead screw can rotate about its longitudinal axis and relative to the piston 808, while the piston cannot move axially relative to 7/5 of the lead screw 830. Thus, a direct connection is created connection between the movements of the propeller 830 and the piston 808.

Fig. 15 schematically demonstrates another alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, in particular, particularly suitable for use, for example, in hotels, restaurants, bars, etc., in which the consumption of a drink issued per unit of time is relatively limited, while the specified drink must be cooled. Corresponding parts again have comparable reference numbers, preceded by the number 9. In this example, the connecting means 918 of the discharge hose 917 is connected to a so-called in-line cooler 980, such as a flow heat exchanger 981, which is connected to a cooling means 982.

On the side remote from the connecting means 918, the connecting pipe 983 is connected to the flowing cooling means 980, and this additional connecting line 983 is connected to the outlet means 930, for example, of the type known in the hotel and catering industry. In the manner described above, the pressure source is connected by means of a pump 929 to the high-pressure vessel of the container 901. The beverage issued from (8) of the container 901 passes through the flow-through cooler 980 and is brought to or maintained at the appropriate temperature. With the help of a flow-through coolant 980, the temperature of a drink, in particular beer, can be brought, for example, to a temperature between 5"C and 9"C, in particular from 6b"C to 7"C, or Gezo Maintain at this temperature so, so that in the case of a heated container and relatively long lines 917 and 983, the drink could be dispensed at the optimum temperature. Strict regulation of the temperature of the drink, in particular o in pipelines 917 and 983, is especially important from a hygienic point of view. If the container 901 is placed in a cooler with a relatively high temperature, the beverage can, however, be dispensed directly and at the appropriate temperature by the device corresponding to fig. 15, although at the end of the time when the drink in the container 901

C5 is brought to the desired temperature, the flow coolant 980 can be turned off or, if necessary, it can continue to be used, which is especially acceptable when the discharge lines 917, 983 are relatively long. Of course, larger amounts of refrigerants 980 may also be used or other refrigerants may be used. Flow-through cooling means 980 can be designed so that the dispensed beverage will directly contact the stationary parts of cooling means 980, but can also be designed so that, for example, the pouring hose 917 will pass through it and will be indirect heat exchange The efficiency of cooling with this last means will be slightly lower, but from the point of view of hygiene, an advantage is achieved in this way. ;" Since the use of the device according to the present invention involves the separation of the dispensed drink, in particular beer, and the pressure medium, it can be used without complex pressure regulation in the container and

The speed of the flow of the drink when it is dispensed, a combination of the cooler in which the container is placed, and the flow cooler. As long as the pressure in the elevated pressure chamber is maintained greater than the equilibrium pressure in the beer throughout the temperature range of the beverage contained in the container (e.g., between 5"7C and 30") and is kept constant, the flow chiller 980 can easily be designed as in such a way that it is possible to obtain a constant flow rate of the drink regardless of the temperature in the package. Adjusting the flow rate by 5p using the cooling coil design of the flow chiller 980 offers the advantage that the addition of beverage resistances in the line or in the tap can be eliminated. Such supports are difficult to wash and, therefore, they

F form a source of infection for the drink.

Since the connection for the beverage to pass through the faucet is a one-way connection, the ingress of harmful bacteria or air into the beverage in the package can be easily avoided in this way, unlike conventional connections that use a two-way connection, whereby bacteria and air are pumped directly from the dispensing head into the package when the dispensing head is connected. When the whole

F) the unit cools, any bacteria that may be in the line will multiply slowly, if at all. As a result, the shelf life of the package can be increased, for example up to 3-6 weeks, while, in addition, the dispensing device requires less frequent cleaning, for example 2-4 times a year. The known cylinders of CO" are no longer required for the device according to the invention, although CO 5 can of course be used as a pressure medium, although this is not more acceptable.

Fig. 16 depicts another alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, which contains a container 901, which is inserted into the receiving box part 940 in the form of a box of the dispensing device, for example, shown in Fig. 12. The receiving part 940 is only shown schematically. The container 901 contains a BOTTOM 904, a vertical cylindrical longitudinal wall 903 and a shoulder 905, which in the example shown is attached by bent flanges on the longitudinal wall 903 and contains a dispensing hole 907. In the vertical part

905a of the shoulder 905 has a series of connecting holes 906 around its circumference for connection to the pressure source 929 through the connecting pipe 926. For this connection, a round, more suitable flexible ring 990 is located in the receiving part 940. The ring 990 has two finger-like ribs 991, which continue inwards, between which a chamber 992 is formed. The chamber 992 is connected to a connecting pipe 926. When used, the ribs 991, located above and below the connecting holes 906, adjoin the vertical part 905a of the shoulder strap 905, while the ribs 991 are elastically deformed to obtain an airtight shoulder seal 905.

When used in this way, an advantage is achieved, which is that when the pressure in the chamber 992 increases, the ribs 991 are firmly pressed against the shoulder 905a, obtaining an even better seal. Since the connecting 7/0 holes 906 are located near the upper end of the container 901, the container can be of any length that fits into the receiving portion 940 without thereby changing the height of the connecting hole 907. This provides the advantage that in containers of relatively small capacity (e.g. 1.5 liters) and containers of relatively large capacity (e.g. 5 liters or more) can be accommodated in the same unit. In fact, the devices according to the present invention are also particularly suitable for /5 Use with containers having a large capacity (eg 10, 25 or 50 liters) which are particularly suitable for use in hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc.

In the example of the implementation of the invention, shown in fig. 16, the storage (beverage) vessel 910 is formed by a relatively flexible bag formed from foil or a squeezable plastic bottle 908 suspended in or at least attached near the dispensing opening 907. When the pressure medium is introduced through the supply line 926 and through the connecting holes 906, the bag 908 is compressed in use, while squeezing the beverage from the storage vessel 910, due to which the storage vessel 910 expands. The bag 908 can be connected to the cylindrical longitudinal wall 903 at a number of points distributed around its circumference so that the bag will be compressed essentially in the radial direction in such a way that even better emptying of the entire storage vessel 910 will be provided. Although in the shown embodiment of the invention the container for holding the beverage consists of two parts, of course, it can also have a structure that consists of one part for receiving, for example, a container 901 in the form of a bottle or in the form of a barrel, in which the vessel 910 is stored has a construction in the form of i) a bag or in the form of a bottle.

The arrangement of the connecting holes 906 near the upper end of the container, at least with respect to the bottom 904, in the longitudinal wall 903 or in the narrowing part 905, of course, can also be used in Ge

Of the typical embodiments of the invention having the membrane 8 shown above, if the connecting holes 706, 906 are normally open to the side of the membrane 708 or bag 908 facing the high pressure zone. In addition, the package 908 can also be used in embodiments of the invention in which the connecting hole 906 is located in the bottom part.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 1b6, the container 901 can fit into the receiving part 940 with the help of a shoulder strap 914, comparable to the example shown in Fig. 12d, although other methods of fastening can also be used, for example, with the capture of a cylindrical walls It should be understood that combinations of examples that are consistent with the invention are within the scope of the invention.

It will be clear that in the device corresponding to that shown in fig. 15, various containers 701, 801, 901, pressure sources, cooling means, etc. may be used, particularly those described above. "

In the device and kit according to the invention, the container can be reused by collection and refilling, while the filling agent can be removed in whole or in part after use.

This is especially important from the point of view of hygiene. However, it is also possible to reuse the filling agent, ;" at least partially, after cleaning it thoroughly. This gives an advantage from the point of view of environmental protection.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. 16, the beverage in the container is completely covered by the bag 908. The advantage achieved in this way is that the bag can have a substantially oxygen-impermeable construction, while the wall of the container can be made with relatively oxygen-permeable plastic, if

It is necessary. This option may be more acceptable from an economic point of view due to the use

Go! relatively inexpensive material.

Alternatively, the package may be designed to be double-sided, with at least one communication opening 906 located between the inner and outer packages thus formed, in

Ф space 911 of increased pressure formed between them. As a result, in use, the pressure of the pressure medium will essentially be taken over by the outer package, so that the container wall can be relatively thin and flexible, and this gives a relatively large design freedom regarding the configuration of the container. Fig. 16A-C schematically depict three possible examples of such a double-walled package made of foil.

Fig. 16A depicts, for example, a blown inner foil bag 9086 surrounded by an outer bag

F) 90va from foil. One or two packets 908a,p may, in fact, have a multilayer structure depending on the permeability characteristics required of them. A space 911 of increased pressure is formed between the inner bag 9O8a and the outer bag 9086, around the inner bag 908a. Fig. 168 shows an example of the implementation of the invention, in which the bag 908 is formed from three layers 908c, 9084 and 90ve, connected together to form two vessels 910 and 911. When the pressure medium is fed into the space between the first layer 908c and the second layer 9084, the volume of the pressurized space 911 will increase, while the beverage is squeezed out of the beverage container 910. In fact, for example, the second layer 908a and the third layer 90ve may form part of a tubular foil profile to which the first layer 908c is hermetically 65 attached. Near the bottom side, the three layers are interconnected and, in addition, can be attached to the wall or bottom of the container, resulting in the package 908 included in the container in a fixed position.

In the embodiment of the invention, shown in Fig. 16C, the bag 908 made of foil consists of four layers 9o8g-i. For this, for example, two tubular foil profiles can be placed on top of each other and

Sealed near the lower side, while near the upper side the walls of the outer foil layers 908 and 9081 are hermetically attached to the outer sides of the inner foil layers 908d and 908i. Such a foil bag can also consist of four sealed layers of foil. Between layers 908d and 9081, a vessel 910 is formed for holding a drink, around which a space 911 of increased pressure is enclosed between layers 908 and 908i. Supplying a pressure medium to the pressurized space 911 will provide 7/0 compression of the beverage container 910, thereby squeezing out the beverage contained therein. The bag 908 can also be attached to the bottom and/or longitudinal wall to prevent movement of the bag relative to the container 901. The foil layers can also have a multilayer structure to obtain the above properties.

In particular, the examples shown in Fig. 16B and 16C allow the filling of containers in the form of packets in a continuous process. For this purpose, a tubular profile having a relatively long 7/5 length compared to the length of the bag can be filled, and at the desired places it can be compressed, sealed and cut to form a bag, which in each case is filled with the desired beverage. It also easily prevents air from entering the bag. Of course, other filling methods are also possible in practice.

The invention is in no way limited to the examples described and shown in the figures. Their numerous variations are possible.

A beverage container according to the invention may, for example, be provided with a neck that recedes slightly inward, limiting the overall height of the beverage container. In addition, a beverage container provided with a filling opening located at a distance from the dispensing opening, such as near the underside of the beverage container, may be used. This allows the beverage container to be assembled before the filling operation, while the safety sealing membrane can be formed integrally with the beverage container. The wall of the beverage container may contain deformation zones, for example in the form of faces, annular surfaces or surfaces in the form of stripes, which when used provide i) obtaining a better direction of compression under the influence of creating pressure in the high pressure chamber. In addition, for example, different parts can be combined, such as primary and secondary covers or a first connecting part, an intermediate connecting part and a second connecting part. Although only a dispensing device for accommodating one beverage container is shown, embodiments of the invention are also possible in which two or more beverage containers are accommodated in a single dispensing device, more preferably side by side. In this case, the degree to which each container is emptied will be determined when using the pressure in each pressure chamber and the degree to which the beverage is poured from the containers.

Of course, in addition to or instead of the pressure medium, a mechanical pressure medium can be used - a means of creating pressure at least to maintain the compression of the beverage container or the displacement of the membrane in the keg (U with the membrane. When using the described non-deformable keg, the membrane can have a bag design and can attached to the beverage container or at least near its mouth.

The container 1 can have a different configuration, for example, it can have a polygonal cross-section and a convex end, while the cover 11, if present, can also have a number of different variations of the configuration. In addition, "

The lid may be attached to the container in a variety of suitable ways. The container can be connected to the pressure source 7-3) in another way, while the pressure source can have any suitable design. The membrane can have such an elastic structure, with which it is in an unstretched state at some distance from the wall of the container, being, for example, flat. In addition, the membrane can be located in any desired position, in which it separates the chamber of increased pressure from the vessel for placing the drink. Connecting

The means for the source of pressure and the connecting means for the pouring means can be located in a different way and in other positions, for example, both near the upper side of the container, while performing a channel for supplying the pressure medium to the high pressure chamber. Such a channel, for example, can be located in the receiving part, as described. The description listed beer as the drink on tap. Trace

Go! understand that the container can also accommodate all other types of beverages, such as soft drinks and other 5% alcoholic beverages. In addition, different drinks can, for example, be in adjacent vessels in the same container.

It is clear that these and numerous comparable modifications are within the scope of the invention.

Claims (41)

The formula of the invention (F) 1. A device for storing and dispensing beer and other beverages, which contains a dispensing device (1) and a GI container (3) for liquid, in particular beer or a soft drink, which is dispensed using a dispensing device (1), and for liquid pouring means (95, 97, 99) are provided, a chamber (11) is located in the dispensing device (1) under high pressure, in which, during use, the container (3) is at least partially extended, while the high pressure chamber (11) is at least partially enclosed between the container (3) and the dispensing device (1), and means (17) are provided for creating pressure for supply of the medium under pressure to the chamber (11) of increased pressure for extrusion, Through the means of filling the liquid from the container (3) without contact of the medium under pressure with the liquid, which is characterized by the fact that during use the space for increased pressure is at least partially limited and 65 is closed from the environment by the closing part (15) of the container (3), located at a distance from the outlet opening (43) of the container (3), and the outlet opening (43) of the container (3) is located outside the chamber (11) of increased pressure. 2. The device according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the closing part (65, 15) contains a part (67) in the form of a tube and continues around the container (3) at a distance from the filling and/or dispensing opening (43), and the specified part (67) In the form of a common thread, it can be received with a seal by the dispensing device (1). 3. Device according to claims 1 or 2, which is characterized in that the container (3) has the shape of a bottle or a barrel and contains a shoulder (39) in which there is at least a dispensing opening (43), and the closing part (15) continues adjacent to the longitudinal edge shoulder strap (39), and the indicated edge is distant from the dispensing hole (43). 4. The device according to any of the preceding points, which is characterized by the fact that the closing part (15) is immovably connected to the container (3) and, in particular, is made integral with it. 5. Device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the closing part (15) is located in a tightly fitting part (65) which can be installed at least around the part of the container (3) surrounding the dispensing opening (43) , in particular its neck (41). b. Device according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the container (3) is essentially non-deformable under the pressure generated in the high pressure chamber (11) during use, the high pressure chamber (11) being at least partially located in the container (3), and inside the container (3) at least a part that is deformed by the created pressure, separates the vessel for storing the liquid to be released from the chamber (11) of increased pressure. 7. The device according to claim 6, which is characterized by the fact that the deformable part is made in the form of a membrane (444, 544, 708). 8. The device according to claim 6, which is characterized by the fact that the deformable part is made in the form of a bag or bottle (35, 37, 235, 437, 544, 635, 908), and at least the tip of the deformable part is connected to the container (3), more acceptable in the dispensing hole (43) or adjacent to it. 9. The device according to any of claims 6-8, which is characterized by the fact that at least one opening for the passage of a fluid under pressure is made in the outer side of the container, and the specified passage connects the high-pressure chamber in the container with the environment . 10. The device according to claim 9, which is characterized in that said at least one through hole is located adjacent to the upper end of the container, at least at a distance from its bottom. 11. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that, at least when the filling means is open, the Gezo container is made deformable, preferably at least substantially fully compressible, under the pressure created when used in a high-pressure chamber, while at least closing part and, more preferably, the tightly fitting part are non-deformable at least by the pressure generated to maintain their sealing effect. 12. The device according to claim 11, which differs in that the container located in the installation part can be deformed. yu 13. The device according to any of the previous items, which is characterized by the fact that the container is thin-walled, self-supporting and made of plastic, in particular of thermoplastic, more specifically of polyethylene naphthalate, more preferably of a combination of polyethylene naphthalate and polyethylene terephthalate. 14. A device according to any of the preceding items, characterized in that the container contains a tubular " 70 Pouring means which communicates or can communicate with the dispensing opening and which is relatively immovably connected to the container and, in use, prevents contact between the dispensed liquid and other parts of the dispensing device. ;" 15. The device according to claim 14, characterized in that the tubular pouring means is at least partially flexible, has the shape of a hose and can be closed by elastic compression in a relatively simple way. 16. Device according to claims 14 or 15, characterized in that at least the free end of the tubular pouring means extends outwardly from the dispensing device when in use, and the pouring means is at least partially included in the clamping mechanism, by means of which the channel in the pouring means can be released or - close as needed, while the dispensing device is designed so that after use, the spillage can be removed from the clamping mechanism and removed together with the container. 17. A device according to any one of claims 14-16, characterized in that the tubular pouring means includes an engaging means by means of which at least its free end can be moved to a distance from the dispensing opening Ф. 18. The device according to any of the preceding items, which is characterized by the fact that in the filled state, before its use, the container contains a flowable sealing agent located in the dispensing opening or in Adjacent to it, and a pushing means is provided for pushing the sealing agent during or after the creation of excess pressure in the high-pressure chamber, and the specified propellant at (F) brings the inner space of the container into contact with the pouring channel for the liquid. ka 19. The device according to claim 18 and one of claims 14-17, which is characterized in that the tubular pouring means contains at least a flowing means and a pouring channel. in 20. The device according to any of the previous items, characterized in that the container inside the dispensing device is surrounded by a wall of a high-pressure chamber located at a distance from it, and the closing part, when this chamber is not under pressure, is located with a small gap from working together with the closing means provided in the dispensing device, while when creating pressure in the high pressure chamber, the closing part moves to the specified closing means of the dispensing device 65 for additional sealing of the high pressure chamber. 21. The device according to claim 20 and one of claims 18 or 19, which differs in that when the container is moved to the specified closing means, the penetrating means passes through the sealing means. 22. The device according to any of the preceding items, characterized in that the dispensing device comprises a first part in the form of a cylinder having a cover part, more preferably hinged thereon, a container which is mounted approximately vertically in the first part to form a chamber of elevated pressure, wherein the lid can be closed over the container, a safety means being provided to prevent the lid from opening when the pressure in the elevated pressure chamber is higher than approximately ambient pressure, and the container remains sealed to the environment as long as the pressure in the chamber around the container and/or in the container for the first time will not rise to a level above the pressure of the surrounding 7/o medium. 23. A method of dispensing a beverage, in particular a carbonated beverage, such as beer or carbonated soft drinks, in which: - the beverage, which is in a closed container, is placed in the box part of the dispensing device, - the container is provided with a dispensing opening and a closing part that surrounds the dispensing opening at a distance from it and which with a seal is installed on the box part to form a chamber of increased pressure, /5 formed at least between the container, the inner wall of the box part and the closing part, - the free end of at least partially relatively flexible tubular pouring means connected to the container adjacently the dispensing hole is moved to the position outside the dispensing device, - after which the cover part is closed over the container and fixed, - the part of the tubular pouring device protruding from the dispensing device is placed in the clamping device, with the help of which the channel in the pouring device can be opened if necessary and close - pressure in the cam ri is increased by a means of creating pressure, - after which the interior of the container is brought into free communication with the environment at least by means of a clamping means, and - at least part of the beverage is released to the outside through a tubular pouring means by reducing at least that part of the container containing the beverage under the action created pressure. 24. The method according to claim 23, which differs in that when the internal space of the container is introduced into the open i) connection with the environment or before that, the antiseptic sealing means are penetrated by penetrating means, more preferably a penetrating means on a tubular pouring means, and under the action of the pressure created in the cell "Oh zo 25. The method according to claim 24, which differs in that when pressure is created in the chamber, the container is moved relative to the penetrating agent so that the penetrating agent is forced to pass through the sealing means. at 26. The method according to any one of claims 23-25, which is characterized in that a compressible container is used as the container, and the closing part is located on a tightly fitting part that is relatively rigid compared to the container, and the container, when pressurizing the chamber , is compressed in the implanted part, releasing the drink. yu 27. The method according to any one of claims 23-25, which is characterized by the fact that a relatively rigid container is used as a container, containing a storage vessel and at least part of a high-pressure chamber, separated from the vessel by a flexible membrane means, at the same time by increasing the pressure in chamber, the membrane means is pressed at least partially in the direction of the dispensing opening, displacing the beverage from the shrinking storage vessel. shsh c 28. A container for use in a device according to any of claims 1-22 or in a method according to any of claims 23-27, . which is characterized by the fact that the container (3) has the configuration of a bottle or barrel containing a shoulder strap (39), in which has at least a dispensing opening (43), a closing part (15) that continues adjacent to the longitudinal edge of the shoulder strap (39), and the specified edge is remote from the dispensing opening (43), and the closing part (15) is immovably connected to the container (3) ) and, in particular, is made as one whole with it. with 29. The container according to claim 28, which is characterized by the fact that the container is made of a synthetic material, in particular polyethylene naphthalate, more preferably a combination of polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate, specified Sh - the container is intended for placing beer, in particular light beer, which has a CO content of more than 5 g/kg, in particular more than 4.5 g/kg, and the container has a capacity of 2 liters or more, and more preferably a capacity of at least 4 liters. at 30. The container according to claims 28 or 29, which is characterized by the fact that deformation zones Ф are made in the container wall to ensure compression of at least part of the container in a more acceptable direction under the influence of external pressure, at least in the radial direction, and more preferably in the axial direction and/or in the radial direction. 31. The container according to claim 28, which is characterized by the fact that the container has a wall that, when in use, is essentially non-deformable, while a compressible vessel in the form of a bag or bottle is placed inside the container, which is fixed at least in the dispensing opening of the container or adjacent to it, while at least (F, the wall of the vessel for placing the drink is essentially impermeable to oxygen. ka 32. Dispensing device for use in the device according to any of claims 1-22 and in the method according to any of claims 23-27, characterized in that this dispensing device contains a chamber (11) of increased pressure, in which in use, the container (3) is at least partially extended so that the high-pressure chamber (11) is at least partially placed between the container (3) and the dispensing device, while the space in which the pressure is created is at least partially limited and closed from the environment by the closing part (15 ) of the specified container (3) at a distance from the outlet opening (43) of the container (3), and the outlet opening (43) of the container (3) is located outside the high pressure chamber (11). 65 33. An implantable part for use in a device according to any of claims 5-22, in a method according to any of claims 23-27, in a container according to any of claims 28-31 or in a dispensing device according to claim 32, which differs in that said implantable part (56) is provided with a means that allows it to be installed at least around the part of the container according to claim 28 surrounding the dispensing opening (43), in particular around the neck (41) of said container. 34. A device for storing and dispensing beer and other beverages according to any of claims 1-22, which includes a container for the corresponding beverage and a pouring means for the beverage, and the container includes a partition separating the storage vessel in the container from the high-pressure chamber, and the pouring means can be connected to the storage vessel and the pressure source can be connected to the high pressure chamber in such a way that in use a pressurized medium can be introduced into the high pressure chamber from the pressure source so that when the 7/0 Pouring means is open, the beverage is squeezed out of the storage vessel by at least partially shifting the partition and reducing the volume of the storage vessel. 35. The device according to claim 34, characterized in that the pressure source and the tap-type pouring means for connection with the pouring means form part of the dispensing device, and the dispensing device comprises a receiving means that covers the container at least partially, and the container is provided with at least one / 5 by an opening at a distance from its lower side, more preferably in the side wall, and a pressure source can be connected to said at least one opening so that in use there is an open connection between the pressure source and the high pressure space in the container. 36. The device according to claims 34 or 35, which is characterized in that the storage vessel is placed in a relatively flexible bag installed on the dispensing opening of the container or at least adjacent to it, and at least one high-pressure space is placed between the wall of the container and the bag. 37. The device according to any one of claims 34-36, characterized in that the container includes a lid that is immovably connected to another part of the container, and at least a part of the pouring means is closed by the lid, and the lid has at least one opening that is closed by a lid part, and the cover part is sealed on the lid with a sealing means with an indication of opening so that it is possible to gain access to the pouring means, closed by the lid, from the outside of the container only after breaking the sealing means with an indication of opening. 38. The device according to claim 37, which is characterized by the fact that the sealing means with an indication of opening contains a number of i) elements connecting the covering part with the lid. 39. The device according to any one of claims 34-38, characterized in that the pouring means includes at least a partially flexible tubular part that can be connected to the pouring means and cannot be disconnected from the container. sh p | , o 40. The device according to any of claims 34-39, which is characterized by the fact that in the pouring means or adjacent to it there are cooling means for cooling the drink when it is dispensed. co 41. The device according to any of claims 34-40, which is characterized by the fact that the captured means is placed on the pouring means, and the captured means contains at least one surface that is visible when in use - from the outside and on which information is placed, in particular information relating to grade and/or container contents. yu - . and? 1 -i (ee) («c) 4) ime) 60 b5