Abstract:
The present invention relates to an assembly for dispensing a beverage. The assembly comprises a heat transfer system, said heat transfer system being adapted to provide cooling or heating to at least a pressure chamber; said pressure chamber being adapted during use to accommodate a beverage container, said beverage container being made of a collapsible material and a connecting element being arranged at an outlet of the beverage container; said pressure chamber comprises a wall and a lid defining the accommodation for the beverage container; said pressure chamber is furthermore provided with a pressure source, said pressure source being adapted to provide a predetermined pressure to the pressure chamber; and during use of the assembly a dispensing line is connected with an outlet of said beverage container and extends from the outlet through an opening in the lid of the pressure chamber to a dispensing tap. The dispensing of beverage is carried out by providing the predetermined pressure to the pressure chamber and as the dispensing line is being opened at the dispensing tap the pressure will apply a pressure to the exterior of the beverage container, which will start to collapse, whereby the beverage will be forced out of the beverage container into the dispensing line and out at the dispensing tap without said beverage per se being supplied with or in contact with any gas during the dispensing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device comprising an injection nozzle (8) for briefly subjecting a volume of beer contained in a receptacle (9) to the action of a fine water jet which is under a predetermined pressure, and a source of compressed liquid which supplies the nozzle (8). According to the invention said source is supplied with water from a water distribution network (R) and comprises means (3, 14, 15, 16, 17) for increasing the pressure of the water of the network (R) until the predetermined pressure is attained. The energy needed for increasing the pressure comes from the network (R) itself.
Abstract:
Dispensing apparatus for a beverage includes a receptacle having a base and a manifold coupled to the base. The manifold includes beverage inlet means, gas inlet means and gas outlet means. The receptacle includes an aperture for receiving a container, for example, a beer glass, and sealing means are provided on the receptacle so that the receptacle may be pressurised. In another aspect, the invention includes a product flow line for conveying the beverage from a storage point to the dispensing apparatus, the flow line including one or more product lines surrounded by a water flow line containing cooled water for maintaining the temperature of the beverage within the beverage line to within 1/2 °Celsius of a desired temperature.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a system for preparing a beverage comprising: a drinking cup (1) carrying an identifier (11), said identifier encoding information related to the shape of the drinking cup, and a beverage dispenser configured for preparing a beverage by introducing a beverage concentrate ingredient (10) in the drinking cup (1) and introducing a diluent in the drinking cup for mixing the liquid and the beverage concentrate ingredient inside the drinking cup, said dispenser comprising: diluent supply means (8), support means (6) for supporting the drinking cup, at least one nozzle (32) for introducing the diluent in the drinking cup, means (322, 62) for adapting the relative distance (d2) between the support means of the drinking cup and the at least one nozzle, and a sensing device (2) adapted to obtain information about the shape of said drinking cup.
Abstract:
A tap for dispensing a foaming beverage like beer having a body with a central inlet and a primary and secondary spout extending downwardly. The respective primary and secondary flow paths are open and closed by primary and secondary valves, which can be opened and closed independently from each other. The liquid portion of the beverage is dispensed from the primary flow path whereby the foamed portion of the beverage uses the secondary flow path.
Abstract:
A dispenser for delivering beverages (e.g. beer) including a main body (20), an inlet (21), an outlet (23) and a piston stop valve (23) . In use, the piston moves from a first closed position (A) to a second position (B) where fluid is permitted only through restrictive channels (30) that causes turbulent flow and hence foam formation for the head of the beverage. In a third position (C), flow is completely open from the inlet to the outlet and foam formation is minimised..
Abstract:
The present invention provides a beverage dispensing apparatus, the apparatus being formed so as in use to provide a vortex motion in the mass of beverage flowing through the apparatus. In the vortexial flow of the invention, a low pressure area is produced at the centre of the vortex so that the pressure in that region falls below equilibrium pressure and thus results in gas separating out from the liquid beverage. Since the gas breakout is achieved without the need for a flow restrictor, the pressure drop associated with these devices does not occur. Consequently the beverage may enter the apparatus at a lower pressure. Moreover it has been found that a high quality head is formed on the draught beverage dispensed from the apparatus of the invention.
Abstract:
Apparatus for dispensing a beverage, for example beer, into a container, for example, a beer glass, includes a chamber, beverage inlet means, fluid inlet means and fluid outlet means, all in communication with the chamber. The chamber is pressurisable before, and/or during dispensation of the beverage. In another aspect, the apparatus may include a piezoelectric transducer coupled to a dispense nozzle for inducing turbulence in a flow of beverage in the apparatus. The piezoelectric transducer expands and contracts in response to electrical signals to cause the dispense nozzle to vibrate.