ES2336736B1 - THERMAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR BEER AND SIMILAR BARRELS. - Google Patents

Abstract

Thermal protective device for barrels of beer and the like, consisting of two independent pieces, of polyethylene: an inner chamber (2), which forms a coil, in circular ring shape that adapts to the barrel (3), wrapping it perimeter, consisting of a conduit (7) that forms a longitudinal opening (4) and equipped with an inlet (5) and a outlet (6), suitable for connecting to the dispenser tap, and a outer cover (8) with a base (10), in which there is a groove (11) with holes (12) open to its inner hollow (13) and whose internal part has a protrusion (14), which gives rise to an inner channel (15), existing between the chamber (2) and the case (8) an intermediate chamber (9) suitable for filling, optionally, with some type of thermal insulating material additional, such as foam or the like.

Description

Thermal protective device for barrels of beer and the like

Object of the invention

The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a device thermal protector for beer barrels and the like.

More specifically, the object of the invention It consists of a device specially designed to be applied to the barrels of beer or barrels of similar beverages, of the intended to be served by bulk dispensers and whose conservation requires a certain temperature, lower than the environmental, acting as an element of protection or conservation thermal content of the same, without losing their mobility and manageability, as it attaches to the barrel itself, and providing In addition to means to increase this conservation.

Scope

The field of application of the present invention It is the industry dedicated to the manufacture of barrels, especially the beer industry, as well as the one dedicated to other beverages contained in barrels, such as ciders, etc.

Background of the invention

As is known, in the beer market of barrel, more and more, specific beers are being introduced from great added value, which however, on many occasions, present specific conservation needs, since they cannot be handle, move and conserve in the same way as beers normal.

In the specific case, for example, of non-alcoholic beers or other similar beverages, the lack of said alcohol and the presence of malts or other elements lead to once the barrel has started, if it is not consumed very quickly, it produce a fermentation and, consequently, the beer is unusable for consumption.

This situation causes great losses in the beer companies, which try to mitigate in the most cases Featured with stainless steel cold storage cabinets, which usually take up a lot of space, are fixed and its price is very elevated, which poses problems of implementation, since no They represent a practical solution to the exposed problem.

Thus, at present, and as a reference to state of the art, it should be mentioned that, by the petitioner, the existence of any device is unknown thermal protector for beer barrels and the like present technical, structural and constitutive characteristics similar to those advocated by the present invention, which has in order to solve the inconveniences that arise from the problem described, that is, keep the barrel once open, at low temperature even when the room temperature can be elevated

Explanation of the invention.

Thus, the device proposed by the invention, constitutes by itself an important novelty within its field of application, since, according to its use, it is achieved advantageously a system that, in a practical, simple and economical, allows, while maintaining the proper temperature of beer or similar beverage contained in barrels, conserve practically the same weight and dimensions of this, allowing its normal mobility and handling, and also allowing you to increase your conservation, cooling it with the cold tap itself said dispenser is equipped.

To do this, and specifically, the device thermal protector for beer barrels and the like that advocates essentially consists of two pieces of Independent polyethylene perimeter covering the barrel:

- On the one hand an inner chamber, which It is built in one piece, forming a coil that, in practically circular hoop shape, adapts to the barrel, hugging him perimeter in a way that ensures contact with his surface. This camera has an input and an output of the tubular duct forming the said coil, suitable for feed with cold water from the dispenser itself beer provided in the establishments to serve it properly cold, so that its connection to the tap allows lowering the barrel content temperature increasing its conservation.

- and, on the other hand, an outer sheath, which covers the aforementioned inner chamber and whose mission is to create a barrier between room temperature and chamber temperature, existing between both elements a space or intermediate chamber that by itself increases the insulating capacity of the device, which, optionally, it can be filled with some kind of material additional thermal insulator, such as foam or similar, in order to further increase the thermal insulation capacity of the device.

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It should be noted that the invention provides for possibility of applying to the barrel only the inner chamber as thermal protector, since by itself it acts as an insulator, being the optional outer cover, as well as the possibility of applying only the outer sheath, incorporating, also optionally, between this and the barrel, some type of isolating material.

On the other hand, the connection of the above coil to the cold water tap of the dispenser is likewise optional, since, depending on what cases, such may not be necessary connection since the layers of polyethylene that make up the pieces of the protector and the air chambers between layers already produce a sufficient thermal insulation, however, it is important to note that the connection of the cold water circuit to the device of the invention greatly improves the performance of the dispenser since the liquid (beer or other) enters it at a lower temperature and the thermal jump to produce is less.

It can also be advantageous to connect from the cold water circuit to the barrel in use and the barrel still closed which will be used then preparing its temperature for overcome very adverse thermal situations.

Finally, the invention provides for the existence of means that facilitate the placement and subsequent extraction of device in the barrel, as well as means to collect the possible condensed water on the walls of the device, both inwardly as outwardly, avoiding puddles to your around.

The new thermal protective device for barrels of beer and the like represents, therefore, a innovative structure of structural features and constitutives unknown so far for that purpose, reasons that together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, represented the following:

Figure number 1.- Shows a view in perspective of an exemplary embodiment of the protective device thermal for beer barrels and the like object of the invention, in which the main parts and elements that It includes, as well as its configuration and layout.

Figures number 2 and 3.- Show paths elevation and plan views, respectively, of the example of device shown in figure 1, showing in figure 2 the coil configuration that forms the inner chamber of the device, represented in dashed line.

Figure number 4.- Shows a view in section, according to the vertical section A-A indicated in the Figure 2, showing the internal configuration of the elements of that the device consists of.

Figure number 5.- Shows an extension of the detail B indicated in figure 4, in which the configuration of the base and the mutual coupling of the pieces device shapers.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them as the device (1) in question, applicable to beer barrels or barrels of similar beverages intended to be served by bulk dispensers and whose preservation, once opened, require a certain temperature, lower than the ambient temperature, acting as an element of protection or thermal conservation of the content of they are essentially constituted from two pieces independent: an inner chamber (2), which, built in one piece, preferably made of polyethylene, forms a coil, in the form of a practically circular ring that adapts to the barrel (3), wrapping it perimeter, so that the contact with its surface, presenting a longitudinal opening (4) thanks to which it gives the camera some flexibility (2), which added to the elasticity of the polyethylene with which is made, facilitates its placement and adaptation on the barrel (3), keeping adjusted to it as observed in the figure 2.

The inner chamber (2) also has a inlet (5) and outlet (6) of the tubular duct (7) forming of the said coil, which are suitable to connect to the cold water tap dispensers are provided (no represented) allowing the circulation through it of said cold water and increase the effectiveness of the device.

Covering the described chamber (2), the device provides for the existence of an outer sheath (8), also preferably made of polyethylene, which has as mission create a barrier between room temperature and the chamber temperature (2), existing between both elements a space or intermediate chamber (9) that by itself increases the insulating capacity of the device (1), said chamber being intermediate (9), optionally, suitable to be filled with some type of additional thermal insulating material, such as foam or Similary.

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For its part, the outer cover (8) has a lower base (10) protruding from it, being destined to allow its support with the feet to facilitate the extraction of the barrel once exhausted, and in which there is a groove (11) intended to collect the condensed water in the surface of the same, having anticipated the existence of some holes (12), distributed in said groove, through the which said water will be collected in the inner hollow (13) of the same.

In parallel, on the inside, the mentioned base (10) of the cover (8) has a projection (14), as it can be seen in the detail of figure 5, which results in a inner channel (15) also intended for water collection condensed on the surface of the inner chamber (2), being its content, as well as that of the above hollow (13) emptied by simple dump when separating the device (1) from the barrel (3) to proceed to its change, once consumed the content of it.

Given the versatile character of the device of the invention, this one, can consist only of the inner chamber (2), since by itself it grants thermal protection to the contents of the barrel (3), said chamber (2) being able, optionally, to connect to through its inlet (5) and its outlet (6) to the dispenser tap increasing its conservation and improving its performance, likewise the device may consist solely of the case exterior (8), being able to incorporate, also optionally, some kind of inner insulating material, and finally the device can consist of both elements, the inner chamber (2) and the outer sheath (8), applied together, and may be the inner chamber (2) connected to the tap and incorporating, if you want, an additional insulator in the intermediate chamber (9) that is created between the inner chamber (2) and the outer sheath (8).

Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, is not considers it necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects, as long as it is not altered, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims (6)

1. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like, applicable to beer barrels or barrels of similar beverages intended to be served by bulk dispensers and whose conservation requires a certain temperature, lower than the ambient one, acting as a protection element or thermal conservation of the contents thereof, characterized by the fact that it comprises two independent pieces, applicable separately or together, preferably made of polyethylene, that cover the barrel perimeter: an inner chamber (2), which forms a coil, in the form of practically circular ring that adapts to the barrel (3), wrapping it perimeter, and an outer sheath (8) that covers said inner chamber (2). 2. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the coil forming the inner chamber (2) is constituted by a duct (7) forming a longitudinal opening (4) giving flexibility to the chamber (2), to facilitate its placement, adaptation and adjustment to the barrel (3). 3. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the inner chamber (2) is constructed in one piece, and because the tubular duct (7) forming the said coil It has an inlet (5) and an outlet (6), suitable for connecting to the cold water tap provided by the dispensers. 4. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that between the inner chamber (2) and the outer sheath (8), there is an intermediate space or chamber (9) that the insulating capacity of the device (1) increases, said intermediate chamber (9) being able to be filled, optionally, with some type of additional thermal insulating material, such as foam or the like. 5. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the outer sheath (8) has a lower base (10), which protrudes from the same perimeter to facilitate its extraction of the barrel once this is exhausted, and in which there is a groove (11) destined to collect the condensed water on the surface of the same, having provided for the existence of holes (12), distributed in said groove (11), to through which said water is collected in the inner hollow (13) of the base (10). 6. Thermal protective device for beer barrels and the like according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, on the inside, the base (10) of the cover (8) has a projection (14), which it gives rise to an inner channel (15) intended for collecting condensed water on the surface of the inner chamber (2).