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WO2016055529A1 - Dispositif de distribution de boissons gazeuses à commande de pression - Google Patents

Dispositif de distribution de boissons gazeuses à commande de pression Download PDF

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WO2016055529A1
WO2016055529A1 PCT/EP2015/073166 EP2015073166W WO2016055529A1 WO 2016055529 A1 WO2016055529 A1 WO 2016055529A1 EP 2015073166 W EP2015073166 W EP 2015073166W WO 2016055529 A1 WO2016055529 A1 WO 2016055529A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/1252—Gas pressure control means, e.g. for maintaining proper carbonation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B67D1/0406—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers with means for carbonating the beverage, or for maintaining its carbonation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0878—Safety, warning or controlling devices
    • B67D1/0882—Devices for controlling the dispensing conditions
    • B67D1/0884—Means for controlling the parameters of the state of the liquid to be dispensed, e.g. temperature, pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/04—Apparatus utilising compressed air or other gas acting directly or indirectly on beverages in storage containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00099—Temperature control
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D2210/00—Indexing scheme relating to aspects and details of apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught or for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
    • B67D2210/00028—Constructional details
    • B67D2210/00099—Temperature control
    • B67D2210/00104—Cooling only

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  • the present invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing carbonised beverage. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a dispensing system and a method for dispensing carbonised beverage.
  • the beverage is stored in a beverage container, such as a keg, which is connected to a dispensing system during use.
  • the beverage flows from the container through a dispensing line which is typically connected to a dispensing tap from which the beverage is dispensed.
  • the flow of beverage may for instance be achieved by a higher than atmospheric pressure inside the container, forcing the beverage into the dispensing line.
  • pressure is usually continuously applied to the inside of the container by means of a pressure medium. It is common to use gas such as C02 as pressure medium.
  • the pressure medium is usually supplied to the beverage container from a gas source via a dispense head.
  • the dispense head is connected to the beverage outlet of the container, whereby it serves to supply pressure medium, such as C02, to the beverage container and beverage to the dispensing system.
  • the continuous supply of gas to the beverage container may have a negative influence on the intended gas content of beverage, which again may influence the intended taste and texture of the dispensed beverage.
  • a dispensing device for dispensing carbonised beverage comprising a beverage container having a content of a gas and a beverage having a predetermined gas content, the beverage container comprising :
  • dispense head adapted to be coupled with the extractor tube
  • a gas source connected with the dispense head for delivering a gas to the beverage container via the dispense head
  • a temperature sensor is arranged for directly or indirectly measuring a temperature of the content in the beverage container
  • the dispensing device further comprises a pressure regulator having a control unit, the pressure regulator being fluidly connected to the gas source and the dispense head, said temperature sensor being connected with the pressure regulator, whereby the control unit, on the basis of the measured temperatures of the content, regulates the gas pressure delivered to the dispense head via control of the pressure regulator.
  • the temperature sensor may be arranged inside the beverage container. Also, the temperature sensor may be arranged on an outer face of the beverage container or may be adapted to measure the temperature of the outer face of the beverage container.
  • the temperature sensor may be configured to directly measure the temperature of the outer face of the beverage container when the beverage container is brought into contact with the temperature sensor.
  • the temperature sensor may be movable within a sensor part, the sensor part having a first end and a second end, the temperature sensor being partly projecting from the first end.
  • a spring element may be arranged between the second end and the temperature sensor in order to displace the temperature sensor out of the sensor part to facilitate contact with the outer face of the beverage container. Said spring element may be a helical spring.
  • a guiding element may be arranged around the temperature sensor, the guiding element being configured to position the beverage container when it is being brought into contact with the temperature sensor.
  • the guiding element may comprise a first arm and a second arm arranged on opposite sides of the temperature sensor, the first and second arms extending outwards from the temperature sensor to form a funnel guiding for the beverage container.
  • the first and second arms may be made of metal, preferably spring metal.
  • the temperature sensor may be an infrared sensor adapted to measure the temperature of the outer face of the beverage container.
  • Said infrared sensor may be arranged a distance from the outer face of the beverage container and may emit an infrared beam, the infrared beam being adapted to be reflected on the outer face of the beverage container and return to the infrared sensor.
  • the infrared beam may be substantially perpendicular to the outer face of the beverage container.
  • the temperature sensor may be arranged as part of the pressure regulator.
  • the beverage container may be made of metal.
  • the metal may be stainless steel.
  • the temperature sensor may measure the temperature of the content via the temperature of the beverage container. Also, the temperature sensor may be directly connected to the pressure regulator via a wire or may be comprised in the pressure regulator.
  • the temperature sensor may be wirelessly connected with the pressure regulator.
  • the gas source may comprise a source pressure regulator.
  • the predetermined gas content in the beverage may be carbon dioxide (C02) or other suitable gases.
  • the temperature sensor may measure continuously or may be adapted to measure the temperature at predetermined intervals.
  • the pressure regulator may be adapted to regulate the gas pressure continuously or at predetermined intervals.
  • the present invention also relates to a dispensing system for dispensing carbonised beverage, comprising :
  • dispensing line fluidly connected with the beverage container during dispensing
  • the cooling device may be arranged inside a housing, the housing having a space defined by side walls, an end wall, a top face and a bottom face and a door.
  • the temperature sensor may be arranged inside the housing.
  • the temperature sensor may be arranged in connection with the end wall opposite the door.
  • the guide element may be arranged inside the housing facing the door, so that when the beverage container is placed inside the housing, the guide element guides the beverage container in position in relation to the temperature sensor to ensure that the temperature sensor is brought into contact with the outer face of the beverage container.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for dispensing a carbonised beverage from a dispensing device as described above, comprising the steps of:
  • the method according to the present invention may further comprise the step of bringing the beverage container into contact with the temperature sensor.
  • said method may comprise the steps of providing a guide element in relation to the temperature sensor and guiding the beverage container by means of the guide element into contact with the temperature sensor.
  • Fig. 1 shows a dispensing device
  • Figs. 2-4 are cross-sectional views of different embodiments of the dispensing device
  • Fig. 5 shows a dispensing system
  • Fig. 6 shows another dispensing system
  • Figs. 7-9 show another embodiment of a dispensing device
  • Fig. 10 shows an embodiment of a dispensing device
  • Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of a dispensing system
  • Fig. 12 shows another embodiment of a dispensing system
  • Fig. 13 shows yet another embodiment of a dispensing device.
  • Fig. 1 shows a dispensing device 1 according to the invention.
  • the dispensing device 1 is adapted for dispensing carbonised beverage, such as for instance beer, ciders, soft drinks etc.
  • the dispensing device 1 comprises a beverage container 2 having a content 25 of a gas 3 and a beverage 4, the beverage 4 having a predetermined gas content, for instance a C02 content.
  • the gas content is set by the brewery for the specific beverage so that beverage, when being dispensed, has the intended taste, feel, texture and foam generation.
  • the predetermined gas content set by the brewery is the pressure of equilibrium for the specific beverage.
  • the beverage container 2 comprises an extractor tube 5 and a dispense head 6 adapted to be coupled with the extractor tube 5.
  • a gas source 7 is connected with the dispense head 6 for delivering a gas to the beverage container 2 via the dispense head 6.
  • the beverage container 2 may be made of metal, such as stainless steel.
  • the gas source 7 supplies pressurised gas, such as C02 or other suitable gasses, via the dispense head 6 to the top of the beverage container 2 in order to displace the beverage.
  • pressurised gas such as C02 or other suitable gasses
  • the C02 will start displacing the beverage from the top of the beverage container 2, causing the beverage at the bottom of the beverage container 2 to flow via the extractor tube 5 into a flow channel in the dispense head 6 and further into the dispensing line 15.
  • the extractor tubes and dispense heads are inter alia referred to as A-Systems, G-Systems, M-Systems, S-Systems, D-Systems, U-Systems and L-Systems, and their design and function are well-known and will not be described in detail here.
  • extractor tubes and dispense heads may be divided into two types, the well types and the flat types.
  • the well types are characterised in that the dispense head is adapted to be inserted into a collar of the extractor tube
  • the flat types are characterised in that the dispense head is adapted to be slid onto a flange of the extractor tube.
  • All the dispense head systems mentioned above are adapted to open a double valve (i.e. a concentric gas valve and beverage valve) of the extractor tube by a piston of the dispense head being displaced downwards after being connected with the extractor tubes for opening the valves.
  • the piston may displace the valves directly or may displace an intermediate piston arranged between the valves of the extractor tube and the dispense head.
  • a temperature sensor 8 is arranged for directly or indirectly measuring a temperature of the content 25 in the beverage container 2.
  • the dispensing device 1 comprises a pressure regulator 9 having a control unit 10, the pressure regulator 9 being fluidly connected to the gas source 7 and the dispense head 6, said temperature sensor 8 being connected with the pressure regulator 9, whereby the control unit 10, on the basis of the measured temperatures of the content 25, regulates the gas pressure delivered to the dispense head and thereby to the beverage container 2 via control of the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure of gas in the beverage container may be calculated and established.
  • the gas pressure of the gas may be delivered to the beverage container during dispensing, so that the gas pressure substantially corresponds to the predetermined gas content of the beverage, i.e. the pressure of equilibrium for the specific beverage.
  • the pressure regulator hereby ensures that the beverage will not be over-carbonated due to an excessive gas pressure being delivered to the beverage container.
  • the pressure regulator ensures that the beverage will not lose its gas content due to an insufficient gas pressure being delivered to the beverage container.
  • the dispensing device ensures that the beverage being dispensed substantially has the intended taste, feel, texture and foam generation.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged a distance from the beverage container 2 and is adapted to measure the temperature of beverage container 2 via the beam 13.
  • the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the content 25 via the temperature of the beverage container 2.
  • the gas source 7 has a source pressure regulator 14 adapted to regulate the gas source to a predetermined gas feed pressure. This gas feed pressure is normally around 4 bar, which again is the pressure which is delivered to the pressure regulator 9.
  • the beverage container 2 and the dispense head 6 are shown in a cross-sectional view.
  • the beverage container 2 is shown without the middle section, so that only the bottom and the top of the beverage container 2 are shown.
  • the beverage container 2 contains a content 25 containing a beverage 4 and a gas 3.
  • gas is delivered to the head space of the beverage container 2, so that the beverage may be dispensed out of the beverage container 2 in this embodiment via the dispense head 6.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is, in Fig. 2, arranged in the same manner as in Fig. 1 and is adapted to measure the temperature of the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is, in this embodiment, an infrared sensor 8 adapted to measure the temperature of the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • the infrared sensor 8 is arranged a distance from the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and emits an infrared beam 13, the infrared beam 13 being adapted to be reflected on the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and return to the infrared sensor 8.
  • the infrared beam 13 is substantially perpendicular to the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • the infrared sensor 8 has a detector (not shown) which is adapted to convert the radiant power received from the reflected beam 13 to an electric signal which can be converted into a temperature reading.
  • the temperature reading is then transmitted to the control unit 10 of the pressure regulator 9, which control unit 10 converts the temperature to a pressure level and subsequently regulates the pressure accordingly.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged as part of the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure regulator 9 may conveniently be incorporated into existing dispensing devices and systems, so that these devices and systems may comprise the same advantages as the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 shows another embodiment in which the temperature sensor 8 is arranged on the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • the beverage container 2 is shown in the same way as in Fig. 2.
  • the beverage container 2 contains the content 25 containing the beverage 4 and the gas 3.
  • gas is delivered to the head space of the beverage container 2, so that the beverage may be dispensed out of the beverage container 2 in this embodiment via the dispense head 6.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is adapted to measure the temperature of the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and thereby the content 25 of the beverage container 2. The temperature is then transmitted wirelessly to the pressure regulator 9, whereby the control unit 10 may regulate the gas pressure accordingly.
  • the temperature sensor 8 may also be directly connected to the pressure regulator 9 via a wire.
  • the temperature sensor 8 may be arranged as part of the beverage container 2, or it may be designed so that it can be placed on the beverage container at the same time as the dispense head is coupled with the extractor tube.
  • Fig. 4 shows an additional embodiment in which the temperature sensor 8 is arranged inside 11 the beverage container 2.
  • the beverage container 2 is shown in the same way as in Figs. 2 and 3.
  • the beverage container 2 contains the content 25 containing the beverage 4 and the gas 3.
  • gas is delivered to the head space of the beverage container 2, so that the beverage may be dispensed out of the beverage container 2 in this embodiment via the dispense head 6.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged inside the beverage container 2. Inside the beverage container 2 may be on an inner face of the beverage container or another part, such as the down tube of the extractor tube as shown in Fig. 4. Hereby the temperature sensor 8 may measure the content 25 directly and transmit the measured temperatures wirelessly to the pressure regulator 9. On the basis of the measured temperatures of the content 25, the control unit 10 regulates the gas pressure accordingly.
  • a dispensing system 100 is shown in a cross-sectional side view.
  • the dispensing system 100 comprises the housing 28 adapted to house the beverage container 2.
  • the housing 28 is provided with a cooling device 20 for cooling the beverage to a predetermined temperature and is further provided with circulating means for circulating the cool air in the housing 28.
  • the housing 28 also comprises the gas source 7.
  • the gas source 7 is connected to the source pressure regulator 14 and is connected via a gas line 27 to the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure regulator 9 is then connected to the dispense head 6, which is coupled to the extractor tube 5 of the beverage container 2.
  • the dispensing line 15 extends from the beverage container 2 up through the font 26 to the tapping head 21.
  • the tapping head 21 furthermore comprises the tapping handle 30.
  • a dispensing valve 29 is arranged which may be opened and closed by the tapping handle 30.
  • the dispensing line 15 may be made of a non-rigid material to facilitate handling and guiding.
  • the dispensing line 15 may comprise a valve 29 at the outlet end, which valve 29 is adapted to be opened and closed by the tapping handle 30 when the dispensing line and valve are positioned in the tapping head.
  • the dispensing valve may comprise a section made of a flexible material, such as rubber or silicone. The section is positioned opposite a pinch device arranged in the second part in connection with the tapping handle. The pinch device is adapted to pinch the section of the dispensing line and thereby close off the dispensing line.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged a distance from the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and measures the temperature of the outer face 12 by means of an infrared beam 13.
  • the reflected infrared beam 13 is converted into a temperature which is transmitted to the control unit 10, so that the gas pressure may be regulated according to the measured temperatures of the content 25.
  • another dispensing system 100 is shown.
  • the dispensing system 100 is arranged below a bar counter which is adapted to house the beverage container 2. Beneath the bar, a cooling device 20 is arranged for cooling the content 25 (i.e. gas 3 and beverage 4) to a predetermined temperature.
  • the gas source 7 is positioned in another room from the beverage container 2.
  • the gas source 7 is connected to the source pressure regulator 14 and is connected via a gas line to the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure regulator 9 is then connected to the dispense head 6, which is coupled to the extractor tube 5 of the beverage container 2.
  • the dispensing line 15 extends from the beverage container 2 up through the font 26 to the tapping head 21.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged a distance from the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and measures the temperature of the outer face by means of an infrared beam 13.
  • the reflected infrared beam 13 is converted into a temperature which is transmitted to the control unit 10, so that the gas pressure may be regulated according to the measured temperatures of the content 25.
  • Figs. 7-9 show another embodiment of the dispensing device 1. In Fig.
  • the dispensing device 1 is shown in a perspective view.
  • the beverage container 2 is preferably made of metal and has an overall cylindrical shape.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is configured to directly measure the temperature of the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 when the beverage container is brought into contact with the temperature sensor 8 as shown in Fig. 7.
  • a guiding element 50 is arranged around the temperature sensor 8 in order to assist the beverage container 2 in being brought into contact with the temperature sensor 8.
  • the guiding element 50 comprises a first arm 51 and a second arm 52 arranged on opposite sides of the temperature sensor 8.
  • the first and second arms 51, 52 are extending outwards from the temperature sensor 8 to form a funnel guiding for the beverage container 2.
  • the funnel guiding also ensures that different diameters of the beverage containers 2 may be positioned correctly in relation to the temperature sensor 8.
  • the guide element 50 also protects the temperature sensor 8.
  • the guide element 50 may have many different configurations. However, at present, a funnel guiding is preferred.
  • the first and second arms may be made of metal, preferably spring metal.
  • the dispensing device 1 is shown in a top view. From this view it is seen how the first and second arms 51, 52 assist in guiding the round beverage container 2 in relation to the temperature sensor 8, so that the beverage container may be brought into contact with the temperature sensor 8.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is, in this embodiment, movable within a sensor part 53, the sensor part 53 having a first end 54 and a second end 55, the temperature sensor 8 being partly projecting from the first end 54.
  • the dispensing device 1 is, in Fig. 9, shown in a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A line in Fig. 8.
  • the beverage container 2 has an extractor tube even though this is not shown in Fig. 9.
  • a spring element 56 is arranged between the second end 55 and the temperature sensor 8 in order to displace the temperature sensor 8 out of the sensor part 53 and thereby facilitate contact with the outer face of the beverage container 2 even though the beverage container 2 may have different diameters.
  • the spring element 56 is, in this embodiment, shown as a helical spring.
  • the dispensing device 1 comprises a beverage container 2 having a content 25 of a gas 3 and a beverage 4, the beverage 4 having a predetermined gas content, for instance a C02 content. Furthermore, the beverage container 2 comprises an extractor tube 5 and a dispense head 6 adapted to be coupled with the extractor tube 5. A gas source 7 is connected with the dispense head 6 for delivering a gas to the beverage container 2 via the dispense head 6.
  • the operation of the dispensing device corresponds to that of the dispensing devices above and will not be described in detail here.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged within the guide element 50 for measuring the temperature of outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • the temperature sensor measures the temperature of the content 25 via the temperature of the beverage container 2.
  • the gas source 7 has a source pressure regulator 14 adapted to regulate the gas source to a predetermined gas feed pressure. From Fig. 10 it is easily deduced that the arms (here only second arm 52 is visible) of the guide element 50 position the beverage container 2 in relation to the temperature sensor 8 in order to ensure proper temperature measurements.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is connected with the pressure regulator 9 having the control unit 10.
  • another dispensing system 100 is shown.
  • the dispensing system 100 is arranged below a bar counter which is adapted to house the beverage container 2.
  • a cooling device 20 is arranged for cooling the content 25 (i.e. gas 3 and beverage 4) to a predetermined temperature.
  • the gas source 7 is positioned in another room from the beverage container 2.
  • the gas source 7 is connected to the source pressure regulator 14 and is connected via a gas line to the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure regulator 9 is then connected to the dispense head 6, which is coupled to the extractor tube 5 of the beverage container 2.
  • the dispensing line 15 extends from the beverage container 2 up through the font 26 to the tapping head 21.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged in contact with the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2 and measures the temperature of the outer face.
  • the measured temperature is transmitted to the control unit 10, so that the gas pressure may be regulated according to the measured temperatures of the content 25.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is also, in this embodiment, surrounded by a guide element 50 which ensures that the beverage container 2 is positioned correctly in relation to the temperature sensor 8.
  • the dispensing system 100 comprises the housing 28 adapted to house the beverage container 2.
  • the housing 28 is provided with a cooling device 20 for cooling the beverage to a predetermined temperature and is further provided with circulating means for circulating the cool air in the housing 28.
  • the housing 28 also comprises the gas source 7.
  • the gas source 7 is connected to the source pressure regulator 14 and is connected via a gas line 27 to the pressure regulator 9.
  • the pressure regulator 9 is then connected to the dispense head 6, which is coupled to the extractor tube 5 of the beverage container 2.
  • the dispensing line 15 extends from the beverage container 2 up through the font 26 to the tapping head 21.
  • the tapping head 21 furthermore comprises the tapping handle 30.
  • a dispensing valve 29 is arranged which may be opened and closed by the tapping handle 30.
  • the dispensing line 15 may be made of a non-rigid material to facilitate handling and guiding.
  • the dispensing line 15 may comprise a valve 29 at the outlet end, which valve 29 is adapted to be opened and closed by the tapping handle 30 when the dispensing line and valve are positioned in the tapping head.
  • the dispensing valve may comprise a section made of a flexible material, such as rubber or silicone. The section is positioned opposite a pinch device arranged in the second part in connection with the tapping handle. The pinch device is adapted to pinch the section of the dispensing line and thereby close off the dispensing line.
  • the housing 28 has a space 65 defined by side walls, an end wall 61, a top face and a bottom face and a door 60.
  • the door 60 provides access to the space 65 of the housing 28.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged in connection with the end wall 61 opposite the door 60.
  • the guide element 50 is arranged inside the housing 28 facing the door 60, so that when the beverage container 2 is placed inside the housing 28, the guide element 50 guides the beverage container 2 in position in relation to the temperature sensor 8 in order to ensure that the temperature sensor 8 is brought into contact with the outer face 12 of the beverage container 2.
  • Fig. 13 another embodiment of a dispensing device 1 is shown.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is arranged on a bottom face 70.
  • the beverage container 2 is then brought into contact with the temperature sensor 8 by placing the beverage container on top of the temperature sensor 8.
  • the temperature sensor 8 is then brought into contact with the outer face 12, here in the form of the bottom outer face, of the beverage container 2 for measuring the temperature of the outer face.
  • the temperature measurements are, as described above, transmitted to the control unit 10 which again will control the pressure regulator 9.
  • the temperature sensor 8 may be spring loaded by the spring element 56 in order to ensure that the temperature sensor is brought into proper contact with the bottom outer face of the beverage container 2.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) permettant la distribution de boissons gazeuses comprenant un contenant de boisson (2) comprenant un contenu (25) en gaz (3) et une boisson (4) comprenant une teneur en dioxyde de carbone prédéterminée. Le contenant de boisson comprend un tube extracteur (5), une tête de distribution (6) destinée à être accouplée au tube extracteur et une source de gaz (7) raccordée à la tête de distribution pour distribuer un gaz au contenant de boisson par le biais de la tête de distribution, un capteur de température (8) étant agencé pour mesurer directement ou indirectement une température du contenu (25) dans le contenant de boisson, et le dispositif de distribution comprenant en outre un régulateur de pression (9) comprenant une unité de commande (10), le régulateur de pression étant raccordé de manière fluidique à la source de gaz (7) et à la tête de distribution (6), ledit capteur de température (8) étant raccordé au régulateur de pression (9), moyennant quoi l'unité de commande, sur la base des températures mesurées du contenu, régule la pression de gaz fournie à la tête de distribution (6) par le biais de la commande du régulateur de pression. En outre, la présente invention concerne un système de distribution et un procédé de distribution de boissons gazeuses.
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