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WO2020012497A1
WO2020012497A1 PCT/IN2019/050155 IN2019050155W WO2020012497A1 WO 2020012497 A1 WO2020012497 A1 WO 2020012497A1 IN 2019050155 W IN2019050155 W IN 2019050155W WO 2020012497 A1 WO2020012497 A1 WO 2020012497A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D31/00—Other cooling or freezing apparatus
    • F25D31/006—Other cooling or freezing apparatus specially adapted for cooling receptacles, e.g. tanks
    • F25D31/007—Bottles or cans
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/10—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air
    • F25D3/107—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using liquefied gases, e.g. liquid air portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/803—Bottles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/805—Cans

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  • the present disclosure relates to containers for storing and dispensing liquids. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to an apparatus for cooling the liquid stored in the container.
  • the beverages may include alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.
  • the alcoholic beverages may include beer, wine and liquor.
  • the non-alcoholic beverages may include water, milk, juices, and soft drinks.
  • the beverages are provided in a container made up of different materials.
  • the beverages such as soft drinks and beer may be provided in a Can made of sheet metal.
  • the beverages such as soft drinks may also be provided in a container made of plastic.
  • the beverages such as beer, milk, juices and other beverages may be provided in a container made up of glass.
  • the container used to store the beverage is placed m a refrigerator.
  • the refrigerator is typically kept at homes, shops, restaurants etc. and takes up huge space.
  • the refrigerator is made available in a portable form, which can be used to cool down few containers at once.
  • the refrigerator cools down the temperature of the container, the refrigerator needs to be powered at all times for it to work. Therefore, the refrigerator cannot be used when there is no power or electricity.
  • cooler boxes have been used in the past to cool down the temperature of the containers.
  • the cooler boxes are boxes which have thermally insulating walls characterized by relatively low thermal conductivity.
  • the cooler boxes may be filled with ice, or other cold material, along with relatively high thermal conductivity containers, each holding a beverage-to- be-cooled, and in thermal contact with the ice.
  • the beverages are cooled due to transfer of heat from the relatively warm beverages, through the walls of the containers, to the relatively cold ice. It should be understood that the cooler boxes may not be useful once the ice stored m the cooler boxes melts.
  • a self-cooling beverage container comprising a container body having a container interior for storing a beverage.
  • the self-cooling beverage container comprises a gas compartment provided in the container body.
  • the gas compartment comprises a cooling gas and a cooling compartment disposed in fluid communication with the gas compartment and disposed in the container interior.
  • the gas compartment comprises a gas compartment seal disposed between the gas compartment and the cooling compartment.
  • the self-cooling beverage container comprises a detachable element carried by the container body and a gas release pin earned by the detachable element and adapted to rupture the gas compartment seal upon detachment of the detachable element from the container body.
  • the beverage container is not reusable once the gas compartment seal is ruptured to trigger cooling and the beverage is consumed. Further, since the pin that ruptures the seal for releasing the cooling gas and the release mechanism at the top of the container are conjoined, significant cooling efficiency is not achieved. Moreover, a controlled release of cooling gas into the atmosphere is not achievable. Moreover, the construction of gas compartment within the beverage container involves tedious manufacturing process increasing the overall cost associated with such a container.
  • Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for manufacturing an apparatus for storing and cooling a liquid stored therein.
  • an apparatus for cooling a liquid comprising a first hollow cylinder for storing a gas, the first cylinder comprising at least one outlet for releasing the stored gas and a means for at least turning on or off a flow of the gas or controlling the rate of flow of gas.
  • the at least one outlet is positioned substantially at the center of a first planar surface, i.e. the top planar surface of the cylinder.
  • the apparatus further comprises a second annular hollow cylinder for storing the liquid to be cooled such that a central axial tubular space is defined in the second cylinder that runs through the length of the second cylinder.
  • the first cylinder and the second cylinder are configured for being detachably attached to each other for release the gas from the first cylinder into the axial tubular space in the second cylinder.
  • the second cylinder having a window of predetermined area at one end distal from the interface between the first cylinder and the second cylinder for letting the cooling gas in the central axial tubular space to escape into the atmosphere, thereby cooling the liquid stored in the container.
  • an apparatus for cooling a liquid comprising a first hollow' cylinder for storing a gas, the first cylinder comprising one or more outlets at the periphery of a first planar surface of the first cylinder for releasing the stored gas and a means for at least turning on or off a flow of the gas or controlling the rate of flow of gas.
  • the apparatus further comprising a double walled second annular hollow cylinder for storing the liquid to be cooled such that an axial tubular space is defined between the two walls of the second cylinder, the axial tubular space running across the length of the second cylinder.
  • the first cylinder and the second cylinder are configured for being detachably attached to each other for release the gas from the first cylinder into the axial tubular space in the second cylinder.
  • the second cylinder having a window of predetermined area at one end distal from the interface between the first cylinder and the second cylinder for letting the cooling gas in the axial tubular space to escape into the atmosphere, thereby cooling the liquid stored m the container.
  • a third embodiment discloses an apparatus for cooling the liquid stored therein.
  • the apparatus comprising a first hollow cylinder for storing the gas comprises one or more outlets for releasing the stored gas, the one or more outlets being positioned substantially at the periphery of a first planar surface of the cylinder and at the center of the first planar surface of the first cylinder.
  • a second double-walled annular hollow sealed cylinder with the space between the two walls defining an axial tubular space and also comprising a central axial tubular space.
  • the first cylinder and the second cylinder configured for being detachably attached to each other for releasing the gas from the first cylinder into at least the axial tubular space and the central axial tubular space in the second cylinder. And, the second cylinder comprising one or more perforations for letting the cooling gas to escape into the atmosphere at a pre-determined rate.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of an apparatus for cooling liquid stored therein, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the apparatus along with a top view of a first cylinder, m accordance with a first embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the apparatus along with a top view of the first cylinder, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the apparatus along with a top view of the first cylinder, in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the second cylinder, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the first cylinder and other components, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 A and 7B illustrate sectional views of the first cylinder under closed and open conditions, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of the apparatus 100.
  • the apparatus comprises a first cylinder 102, a second cylinder 104, a lid 106, a gas release mechanism 108, one or more O-rings 110A and HOB, a nozzle 112, a rubber pad 114 and an actuation mechanism 116.
  • the first cylinder 102 is a semi-conical hollow unit with a cylindrical base configured for storing a gas or refrigerant under pressure.
  • the cylindrical base receives a nozzle 114 that is controlled by an actuation mechanism such as an actuator knob 116.
  • the mouth of the semi-conical portion of the first cylinder 102 comprises one or more threads cut into an outer surface or an inner surface configured for pairing with the one or more threads cut into the botom portion of the second cylinder 104.
  • the one or more threads are cut into an outer surface at the base of the semi-conical portion of the first cylinder 102.
  • the first cylinder 102 is preferably made of high density plastics or sheet metals like Aluminum or its alloys.
  • the first cylinder 102 is filled with predetermined quantity of pressurized gas or refrigerant liquid at a filling unit (not shown) prior to its assembly with the second cylinder 104 in use. Further, the first cylinder 102 may be disassembled from the second cylinder 104 after the cooling process and may be filled at the filling unit for reuse.
  • first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder 104 are shown to have screw thread mechanism, various other means for assembling and disassembling the apparatus 100 may be achieved.
  • first cylinder 102 and the second cylinder 104 may be held in contact by way of a snap-fit arrangement.
  • the second cylinder 104 is an annular hollow cylinder preferably made of thin sheet metal.
  • the second cylinder 104 receives the liquid to be stored and cooled from a filling unit (not shown).
  • the liquid is for example a beverage, a medical formulation, an industrial solvent and the like.
  • the bottom sealed portion of the second cylinder 104 comprises an opening substantially at the center defined by threads cut out at the edges of the opening.
  • the opening receives the mouth portion of the first cylinder 102 and is assembled manually or automatically. Further, the opening defines an axial tubular space (described later) that runs across the length of the second cylinder 104.
  • the top portion of the second cylinder 104 is covered by a lid 106 during the assembling process after filling the liquid to be stored and cooled.
  • a gas release mechanism constituted by a window of predetermined area acting as a control valve 108 is located in the lid 106 at the interface between the top portion of second cylinder 104 and the lid 106.
  • a second opening is formed in the lid 106 for dispensing the cooled liquid.
  • the axial tubular space isolated from the stored liquid forms a channel for circulation of the pressurized gas or refrigerant from the first cylinder 102, thereby triggering a heat exchange mechanism between the stored liquid and the gas.
  • the gas released under pressure expands into the axial tubular space, the heat exchange continues through the length of the second cylinder 104 thereby cooling the liquid stored therein.
  • At least one orifice/ window' is defined in the axial tubular space at the interface between the second cylinder 104 and the lid 106.
  • the gas escapes into the atmosphere when triggered by the operation of control valve 108 located on the lid 106.
  • the control valve 108 overlaps with the orifice/ window defined in the axial tubular space, such that, in use, the gas released from the orifice passes through the control valve 108 at a controlled rate into the atmosphere.
  • the O-rings 110A and HOB are preferably made of elastomers and are configured to create a seal between the mouth of the first cylinder 102 and the opening in the bottom portion of the second cylinder 104 as well as the actuator 116 and the nozzle 114 thereby securing the assembly against leakages.
  • FIG.2 illustrates a sectional view of the apparatus 200 comprising the first cylinder 202, the second cylinder 204 and the lid 210.
  • the axial tubular space 206 runs through the mid-section of the second cylinder 204.
  • the axial tubular space 206 is separated from the region storing liquid by a partition wall.
  • the first cylinder 202 comprising the pressurized gas or refrigerant and the second cylinder 204 storing the liquid are assembled by interlocking the threads provided at the interface between the first cylinder 202 and the second cylinder 204.
  • an actuation means similar in function and structure to actuator 116 and nozzle 114 of apparatus 100
  • the gas is released into the axial tubular space 206 and continues expansion until it reaches the top and escapes through a control valve (not shown) located at the top. Heat exchange takes place during the expansion resulting in reduction of temperature of the liquid stored m the second cylinder 204.
  • the dotted arrow marks indicate the flow of gas within the axial tubular space 206 and escaping from the top through a control valve.
  • the axial tubular space 206 may have tapering ends at the top region to allow more time for gas expansion and simultaneously more time for continuing heat exchange process.
  • the first cylinder 202 may be disassembled and refilled with gas under pressure for reuse with the same or another second cylinder 204. The disassembling is achieved by, for instance, rotating the first cylinder 202 or the second cylinder 204 in an anti clockwise mariner.
  • the top section view of the first cylinder 202 shows a perforation 208 at the interface between the first cylinder 202 and the second cylinder 204 through w nch the gas is released into the axial tubular space 206 of the second cylinder 204.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a sectional view of the apparatus 300 comprising the first cylinder 302, the second cylinder 304 and the lid 310.
  • the first cylinder 302 comprising the gas under pressure preferably includes threads cut out on the outer surface at the bottom of the semi-conical portion.
  • the first cylinder 302 is sealed at the top and the base of the semi-conical portion have one or more perforations for releasing the gas into the axial tubular space of the second cylinder 304.
  • the second cylinder 304 is a double walled cylinder made of thin sheet metal or the like.
  • the space between the two walls forms the axial tubular space 306 as indicated in FIG. 3. Furthermore, the bottom portion of the second cylinder 304 has threads cut out at the internal surface for interlocking with the first cylinder 302.
  • the first cylinder 30:2 and the second cylinder 304 are assembled such that the one or more perforations on the first cylinder 302 are substantially arranged in line with the axial tubular space 306 between the two walls of the second cylinder 304.
  • the actuator knob or any other actuation means coupled to the first cylinder 302 is triggered, causing the pressurized gas to release from the first cylinder 302 and expand into the axial tubular space 306 in the second cylinder 304.
  • the gas expands in the axial tubular space 306, heat exchange takes place between the gas and the liquid stored in the second cylinder 304, thereby resulting in cooling the liquid.
  • At least one orifice or window is defined in the axial tubular space at the interface between the second cylinder 304 and the lid 310 that houses a control valve (not shown).
  • the control valve located at the top of the second cylinder 304, the gas is released into the atmosphere at a controlled rate.
  • An opening is provided in the lid covering the second cylinder 304 for dispensing the cooled liquid.
  • the double walled second cylinder 304 is preferably made of thin metal sheet, for example Aluminum, such that the two walls of cylinder are drawn as a single unit.
  • the top view of the first cylinder 302, as shown in FIG. 3, indicates the one or more perforations 308 through which the gas flows into the space between the two walls of the second cylinder 304.
  • a predetermined number of perforations are arranged on the circumference of the first cylinder 302 depending on one or more of the desired cooling temperatures, size of the cylinders, volume of liquid to be cooled and the like.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a sectional view of the apparatus 400 comprising the first cylinder 402, the second cylinder 404 and the lid 414.
  • the first cylinder 402 comprising the gas under pressure preferably includes threads cut out on the outer surface at the bottom of the semi-conical portion.
  • the first cylinder 402 comprises a perforation substantially at the center top region of the semi-conical portion.
  • the top end of the semi-conical portion, having at least one perforation may have threads defined at least at its outer surface or inner surface. Furthermore, one or more perforations are defined at the base of the semi-conical portion of the first cylinder 402 Both the perforation at the top end and the one or more perforations at the base of the semi-conical portion are configured for releasing the gas stored m the first cylinder 402, through the first axial tubular space 406 and the second axial tubular space 408 respectively, when triggered by means of an actuator knob (not shown) or the like.
  • the second cylinder 404 is preferably a double walled cylinder made of thin sheet metal or the like.
  • a first axial tubular space 406 runs through the mid-section of the second cylinder 404.
  • the first axial tubular space 406 is defined by a hollow opening at the bottom portion that substantially coincides with the at least one perforation defined at the top end of the semi-conical portion of the first cylinder 402. Further, the first axial tubular space 406 is separated from the liquid storing region of the second cylinder 404 by a thin wall as indicated in FIG. 4.
  • the double walled second cylinder 404 has a second axial tubular space 408 defined in the space between the two walls of the second cylinder 404.
  • the first cylinder 402 and the second cylinder 404 are assembled such that the one or more perforations on the first cylinder 402 are substantially arranged in line with the second axial tubular space 408 between the two walls of the second cylinder 404.
  • the lid 414 sealed to the second cylinder 404 after filling the liquid to be stored comprises one or more control valves for allowing the gas flowing through the first axial tubular space 406 and the second axial tubular space 408 to escape into the atmosphere.
  • the first and second axial tubular spaces 406 and 408 define an orifice or a window at the interface between the second cylinder 404 and the lid 414 that overlaps with the one or more control valves (not shown), such that, during the operation of control valve, the gas is released into the atmosphere at a controlled rate.
  • first cylinder 402 and the second cylinder 404 are assembled into a single unit by interlocking the threads cut out in the first cylinder 402 and the second cylinder 404.
  • An actuator coupled to the first cylinder 402 is activated thereby allowing the stored gas to expand into the first axial tubular space 406 and the second axial tubular space 408, thereby initiating the heat exchange process with the liquid stored in the second cylinder 404.
  • the temperature of the liquid is reduced resulting in cooling.
  • the gas is further released into the atmosphere at a predetermined rate through the control valves defined in the lid portion 414.
  • the top view of the first cylinder 402 illustrates the at least one perforation 410 defined substantially at the center of the first cylinder 402.
  • the one or more perforations 412 are defined at the circumference of the semi-conical portion through which the gas passes into the axial tubular spaces m the second cylinder 404.
  • the apparatus m accordance with the third embodiment results in rapid cooling of the liquid stored in the second cylinder 404 and is preferably more suitable for storing and cooling larger volumes of liquid.
  • the apparatus according to the third embodiment may be used for cooling beverages prior to consumption during large gatherings and the like.
  • the apparatus 500 comprises the second cylinder 502 that includes at least one axial tubular space.
  • a lid is arranged at the mouth of the second cylinder 502 after filling the desired volume of liquid.
  • a window of predetermined area, i.e. a control valve 506 is arranged substantially at the center of the lid to coincide with the top end of the axial tubular space of the second cylinder 502. The gas passing through the axial tubular space escapes into the atmosphere through the control valve 506 as described in the foregoing description.
  • a sealable opening 504 is provided on the lid for dispensing the cooled liquid.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the first cylinder along with other components in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the first cylinder 602 for example, comprises a semi-conical top portion defining at least one perforation substantially at the center and a cylindrical base portion comprising an opening for coupling with an actuator 608.
  • the first cylinder is preferably filled with a pressurized gas prior to assembling with the second cylinder.
  • One or more interlocking arrangements are made in the first cylinder 602, such as threads, snap-fit mechanism etc.
  • a nozzle 604 is fitted in the perforation, in accordance with at least one embodiment, such that m use, the gas passes through the nozzle 604 into the axial tubular space in the second cylinder.
  • O-rings 606A and 606B are preferably placed at the junction between the nozzle 604 and the second cylinder and between the actuator 608 and the base of the first cylinder 602, in order to avoid any leakage of gas.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of the first cylinder 702 in a closed position.
  • the first cylinder 702 housing the nozzle 706 and comprising one or more perforations 704 at the top surface for releasing the gas into axial tubular space, in accordance with an exemplary' embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the nozzle 706 is operationally connected to an actuator (not shown).
  • the apparatus storing the consumable liquid is, for example, at room temperature and the nozzle 706 covers the one or more perforations 704, thereby blocking the flow of gas stored in the first cylinder into the second cylinder. In this closed position, the nozzle also ensures that the gas is maintained at a higher pressure in the first cylinder
  • FIG. 7B illustrates a sectional view of the first cylinder 702 in an open position.
  • the first cylinder housing the nozzle 706 and comprising one or more perforations 704 at the top surface for releasing the gas into axial tubular space, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the nozzle 706 is operationally connected to an actuator (not shown).
  • an actuator not shown.
  • a user of the apparatus storing the consumable liquid at room temperature operates the actuator knob that causes the nozzle 706 to recede from the closed position to an open position.
  • the gas stored in the first cylinder 702 passes through the perforations into the axial tubular space of the second cylinder and as the gas moves through the axial tubular space, heat exchange takes place and the temperature of the stored liquid is brought down to less than 10 deg. C., preferably in a short time span of less than 120 seconds.
  • the construction and working of the apparatus for storing and cooling liquids in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, is such as to be easily adaptable for manufacturing in existing manufacturing set-ups intended for manufacturing bottles, cans as well as for filling beverages.
  • manufacturing of the apparatus in accordance with the first embodiment comprises the steps of; receiving the first hollow cylinder at a conveyor for instance, the first cylinder is, for example, made of sheet metal or hardened plastic or any other suitable material; filling a predetermined volume of gas or refrigerant under pressure into the first cylinder by a gas filling unit stationed in the manufacturing setup; receiving the second cylinder which may be constructed at a different unit or the same unit as the first cylinder; assembling the first cylinder and the second cylinder either manually or automatically at an assembling section of the manufacturing set up; filling a predetermined quantity of liquid to be stored and cooled into the second cylinder at a filling unit and moving the filled unit on the conveyor to a sealing section, for sealing the mouth of the second cylinder with a lid comprising a control valve and preparing the apparatus for distribution.
  • Similar setup is applicable for other embodiments as well.
  • the existing bottling plants may adapt the teachings of this disclosure without incurring excessive overhead costs as compared to the
  • the embodiments of the present disclosure overcome one or more shortcomings in the prior art while offering additional advantages to the users including but not limited to reduced costs, minimizing emission of hazardous gases such as CFCs into the environment and convenient for users to carry and dispose of.
  • a person skilled in the art may also appreciate that the cooling apparatus in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure does not require an expensive manufacturing set up and may well be produced in existing plants where liquids such as beverages are bottled or packaged in cans.
  • the cans may be constructed as described m the foregoing description and are additionally fitted with a second cylinder prior to distribution.
  • the apparatus in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure result in cooling the contents stored therein within a short span of 45 seconds - 120 seconds and thereafter the lower temperatures are maintained for a longer duration till the time the gas escapes from the control valve.
  • the cooling apparatus is highly suitable for storing beverages that are preferred to be consumed cold.
  • Yet another advantage evident from the foregoing is the ease of operation to achieve cooling of liquid. The user is not required to perform multitude of tasks or to carry additional equipment to achieve cooling at any given instant. Instead, the user is only required to operate the actuator whenever cooling is required.

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L'invention concerne un appareil de refroidissement du liquide stocké en son sein. Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'appareil comprend un premier cylindre configuré pour stocker un gaz sous pression, un second cylindre définissant au moins un espace tubulaire axial à l'intérieur de celui-ci. Le second cylindre stocke le liquide à refroidir et le compartiment de stockage de liquide est séparé de l'espace tubulaire axial. En outre, le second cylindre est recouvert d'un couvercle qui définit une ouverture pour distribuer un liquide. L'interface entre le second cylindre et le couvercle comprend également une soupape de commande permettant de libérer le gaz dans l'atmosphère. En fonctionnement, des moyens sont réalisés dans le premier cylindre par l'intermédiaire d'un actionneur et des perforations pour libérer le gaz dans l'espace tubulaire axial. Le premier cylindre et le second cylindre sont assemblés de manière amovible avant le refroidissement. L'invention concerne également divers autres modes de réalisation et avantages.
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