EP0855364B1 - Supply module for liquids or similar products and use in beverage dispensers - Google Patents

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EP0855364B1
EP0855364B1 EP19980400085 EP98400085A EP0855364B1 EP 0855364 B1 EP0855364 B1 EP 0855364B1 EP 19980400085 EP19980400085 EP 19980400085 EP 98400085 A EP98400085 A EP 98400085A EP 0855364 B1 EP0855364 B1 EP 0855364B1
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  • the present invention relates to product supply units liquids, pastes or the like comprising a supply conduit for these products and, as an application, beverage dispensers or the like.
  • the present invention aims to achieve a improvement to blocks and circuits for supplying liquid products or pasty, especially of drinks, such as those described for example in patent FR-A- 2,703,986, in particular for the purpose of making such blocks and supply circuits with a minimum dead volume for obtain optimal sterilization of these blocks and circuits by means, by example of a sterilizing fluid.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show two embodiments respectively of a supply unit for liquid or similar products and a beverage dispenser applying said power supply.
  • the same references denote in these two figures the same elements, whatever the mode of realization described opposite the figure on which they appear.
  • the object according to the invention as illustrated comprises several elements of identical function and if, in the description, it is not specified that the object according to this invention must must include a particular number of these elements, the object of the invention could be defined as comprising "at least one" of these elements.
  • this represents a supply unit 1 for liquid, pasty or similar products, such as fruit juices, syrups, etc.
  • This block comprises a supply tube 2 made of a flexible and elastic material, this supply tube comprising an inlet 3 and an outlet 4, the inlet 3 constituting the inlet " A " of the power pack 1.
  • the block includes shutter means 5, advantageously by crushing, of the supply tube 2 at a given point 6 thereof, these shutter means being controllable from a control input 7 constituting the input " D " of block 1.
  • the block 1 also includes at least one injection tube 13 for a sterilizing fluid, this injection tube comprising an inlet 14 and an outlet 15.
  • the outlet 15 of the injection tube 13 is located at a point 16 of a volume constituted by a first volume 17 defined by the interior part of the supply tube 2 lying between the given point 6 and the inlet 10 of the channel 9 and by a second volume 18 defined by the interior of the channel 9.
  • the inlet 14 of the injection tube 13 constitutes the inlet " B " of block 1.
  • the injection tube 13 of a fluid sterilizer passes through the body 8 via a sealed passage 20 between the exterior 21 of this body 8 and the channel 9, and comprises at least one part 22 substantially coaxial with the nozzle 12, the outlet 15 of the tube 13 being located in the first volume 17.
  • the body 8 further comprises, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a second sleeve 30 and a second pilot hole 31 made in the base 25, this second pilot hole 31 having a section complementary to the external section of the second sleeve and a depth less than the length of the second sleeve 30, this sleeve being tightly fitted into the second pilot hole and optionally fixed with adhesive means or the like, channel 9 passing through this second sleeve 30, as for the first sleeve 26, substantially along its longitudinal axis 32.
  • the base 25 is made of an electrically insulating material
  • the first 26 and second 30 sleeves are made of an electrically conductive material
  • the power supply unit 1 includes means 33 for measuring the electrical resistivity between the first sleeve 26 and the second sleeve 30, these means 33 being capable of delivering, on a measurement output 34, an electrical signal representative of this resistivity.
  • This measurement output 34 then constitutes the output " E " of block 1.
  • the role of such a power supply unit is to drive a fluid like a fruit juice or the like between its inlet A and its outlet C.
  • a fluid like a fruit juice or the like between its inlet A and its outlet C.
  • Figure 2 shows the functional diagram of a circuit supply of a beverage dispenser applying the block liquid supply according to figure 1.
  • the beverage dispenser whose functional diagram is illustrated in FIG. 21 comprises at least a first and a second block like the one described with reference to figure 1.
  • These means 54 may advantageously be constituted by a tube 70 made of a flexible elastic material connecting the outlet “ C “ of the first block to the inlet " A “ of the second block, a peristaltic pump 71 or the like mounted in cooperation with the pipe 70 , the peristaltic pump 71 being controllable from a control input 72, and second shutter means 73 by crushing the tubing 70, these second shutter means being controllable from a control input 74 and advantageously being situated between the output C of the first block 1-53 and the peristaltic pump 71.
  • the beverage dispenser may further comprise, as illustrated in FIG. 2, means 64 for connecting the outputs " E " respectively of the first 1-53 and second 1-55 power supplies to inputs 65 for receiving signal signals. central unit measurement 60.
  • the dispenser has means 56 to deliver at least one sterilizing fluid.
  • these means 56 include advantageously, as illustrated, at least one source of hot fluid 78, for example of water vapor or the like, and a source of refrigerated fluid 79 like cold water or the like.
  • a dispenser comprising a bag 50 containing a fruit juice or the like connected to the input " A " of a power supply unit 1-53.
  • a dispenser may include a plurality of pockets 50 respectively connected to the inputs " A “ of a plurality of power supplies 1-53, the outputs " C “ of these power supplies being for example all joined to the input of the peristaltic pump 71.
  • the means for bringing together all of these outputs consist, for example, of a fluid connection block with several inputs and a single output, this fluid connection block being interposed between the closure means 73 of each power supply and the input of the peristaltic pump.
  • the assembly of the circuit using first the hot fluid, then the refrigerated fluid. It is also possible to use the refrigerated fluid to obtain a drink in diluting fruit juice concentrates, syrups, etc.

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La présente invention concerne les blocs d'alimentation en produits liquides, pâteux ou analogues comportant un conduit d'alimentation en ces produits et, à titre d'application, les distributeurs de boissons ou analogues.The present invention relates to product supply units liquids, pastes or the like comprising a supply conduit for these products and, as an application, beverage dispensers or the like.

Le principal problème que l'on cherche à résoudre dans tous les systèmes, automatiques ou semi-automatiques, de distribution de produits alimentaires est celui de la bonne conservation de ces produits en éliminant au maximum tous les risques de détérioration liés à des contaminations d'origine microbienne ou bactériologique.The main problem we are trying to solve in all automatic or semi-automatic product distribution systems is that of the good conservation of these products by eliminating at maximum all risks of deterioration linked to original contamination microbial or bacteriological.

Actuellement, dans les systèmes de distribution automatique, les produits les plus fragiles sont conservés au froid à une température variant de 3°C à 5°C de façon à stopper le développement des germes pathogènes, mais on n'a jusqu'à présent pas résolu de façon totalement satisfaisante les problèmes liés aux risques de contamination et détérioration des produits qui peuvent stagner dans le circuit séparant le système de stockage du point de soutirage.Currently, in automatic distribution systems, the most fragile products are kept cold at a temperature varying from 3 ° C to 5 ° C in order to stop the development of pathogenic germs, but we has so far not resolved the problems fully linked to the risks of contamination and deterioration of products which may stagnate in the circuit separating the storage system from the withdrawal point.

Ce problème se traduit à l'heure actuelle par le fait que l'on ne dispose d'aucun système de distribution entièrement automatique du type "distributeur automatique de boissons" pour permettre la distribution des jus de fruits concentrés et surtout des produits dits "pur jus" qui sont des jus de fruits naturels le plus purs possible.This problem is currently reflected in the fact that has no fully automatic dispensing system of the type "automatic drink dispenser" to allow the distribution of juice concentrated fruit and especially so-called "pure juice" products which are fruit juices as pure as possible.

Le brevet EP-A-245 641 décrit une machine pour le traitement et/ou la conservation de boissons ou mélanges alimentaires liquides ou pâteux par l'envoi de vapeur pour nettoyer et stériliser le robinet ou le conduit pour la distribution instantanée après tous les arrêts prolongés de distribution où les produits risquent de stagner.Patent EP-A-245,641 describes a machine for the treatment and / or storage of liquid or pasty beverages or food mixtures by sending steam to clean and sterilize the tap or conduit for instant distribution after all extended distribution stops where products may stagnate.

Dans de tels appareils de distribution de boissons, le risque de contamination commence, pour des produits très sensibles au développement de germes (par exemple les agrumes), dès la sortie du stockage et demeure dans le système de pompage jusqu'à la sortie du produit dans le milieu extérieur.In such beverage dispensing machines, the risk of contamination begins, for products very sensitive to development sprouts (eg citrus), right out of storage and stay in the pumping system until the product leaves the outside environment.

Un tel système ne donne pas satisfaction car on constate qu'il est presque impossible de stériliser un tel circuit d'alimentation comportant un robinet, car il reste toujours dans celui-ci des endroits qui ne peuvent pas être automatiquement stérilisés. Il en outre impensable d'effectuer manuellement la stérilisation sur site.Such a system is not satisfactory because it can be seen that it is almost impossible to sterilize such a supply circuit comprising a tap, because there are always places in it that cannot be automatically sterilized. It is also unthinkable to perform manually sterilization on site.

Aussi, la présente invention a-t-elle pour but de réaliser un perfectionnement aux blocs et aux circuits d'alimentation en produits liquides ou pâteux, notamment de boissons, tels que ceux qui sont décrits par exemple dans le brevet FR-A- 2 703 986, dans le but notamment de réaliser de tels blocs et circuits d'alimentation présentant un minimum de volumes morts pour obtenir une stérilisation optimale de ces blocs et circuits au moyen, par exemple d'un fluide stérilisateur. Also, the present invention aims to achieve a improvement to blocks and circuits for supplying liquid products or pasty, especially of drinks, such as those described for example in patent FR-A- 2,703,986, in particular for the purpose of making such blocks and supply circuits with a minimum dead volume for obtain optimal sterilization of these blocks and circuits by means, by example of a sterilizing fluid.

Plus précisément, la présente invention a pour objet un bloc d'alimentation en produits liquides, pâteux ou analogues, comportant:

  • un tube d'alimentation réalisé en un matériau souple et élastique, ce tube d'alimentation comportant une entrée et une sortie, l'entrée de ce tube d'alimentation constituant l'entrée "A" du bloc,
  • des premiers moyens d'obturation du tube d'alimentation en un point donné de celui-ci, ces premiers moyens d'obturation étant commandables à partir d'une entrée de commande constituant l'entrée de commande "D" du bloc,
caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte en outre :
  • un corps réalisé dans un matériau rigide,
  • un canal traversant le corps, ce canal comportant une entrée et une sortie, l'entrée du canal étant définie par un embout formant saillie et ayant une section extérieure complémentaire de la section intérieure du tube d'alimentation de façon que la sortie du tube d'alimentation puisse s'emmancher sur cet embout, la sortie du canal constituant la sortie "C" du bloc, et
  • au moins un tube d'injection d'un fluide stérilisateur, ledit tube d'injection comportant une entrée et une sortie, la sortie du tube d'injection étant située en un point du volume défini dans la partie intérieure du tube d'alimentation entre le point donné et l'entrée du canal, et que les moyens d'obturation du tube d'alimentation sont constitués par des moyens d'obturation par écrasement dudit tube.
More specifically, the subject of the present invention is a supply unit for liquid, pasty or similar products, comprising:
  • a supply tube made of a flexible and elastic material, this supply tube comprising an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of this feed tube constituting the inlet "A " of the block,
  • first means for closing the supply tube at a given point therein, these first means for closing being controllable from a control input constituting the control input " D " of the block,
characterized by the fact that it further comprises:
  • a body made of a rigid material,
  • a channel passing through the body, this channel comprising an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the channel being defined by a mouthpiece forming a projection and having an outer section complementary to the inner section of the supply tube so that the outlet of the tube d power can be fitted onto this end piece, the outlet of the channel constituting the outlet " C " of the block, and
  • at least one sterilizing fluid injection tube, said injection tube having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the injection tube being located at a point of the volume defined in the inner part of the supply tube between the given point and the inlet of the channel, and that the means for closing the supply tube are constituted by means for closing by crushing said tube.

La présente invention a aussi pour objet un distributeur de boisson ou analogue comportant au moins un premier et un second blocs d'alimentation tel que défini ci-dessus, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte en outre:

  • une poche contenant de ladite boisson,
  • des moyens pour relier la sortie de ladite poche à l'entrée "A" du premier bloc,
  • des moyens pour relier la sortie "C" du premier bloc à l'entrée "A" du second bloc,
  • des moyens pour délivrer, à leur sortie, au moins un fluide stérilisateur, ces moyens étant commandables à partir d'entrées de commande,
  • des moyens pour relier la sortie des moyens pour délivrer au moins un fluide stérilisateur respectivement avec les deux entrées "B" des premier et second blocs d'alimentation, la sortie "C" du second bloc étant apte à être reliée à un récipient,
  • une unité centrale de commande programmable comportant des sorties d'ordre et des entrées de réception de signaux de mesure,
  • des moyens pour relier des premières sorties d'ordre de l'unité centrale aux entrées de commande des moyens pour délivrer au moins un fluide stérilisateur, et
  • des moyens pour relier des secondes sorties d'ordre de l'unité centrale aux entrées "D" respectivement des premier et second blocs d'alimentation.
The present invention also relates to a beverage dispenser or the like comprising at least a first and a second power supply unit as defined above, characterized in that it also comprises:
  • a pocket containing said drink,
  • means for connecting the outlet of said pocket to the inlet "A" of the first block,
  • means for connecting the output "C" of the first block to the input "A" of the second block,
  • means for delivering, at their outlet, at least one sterilizing fluid, these means being controllable from control inputs,
  • means for connecting the outlet of the means for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid respectively with the two inlets "B" of the first and second power supply units, the outlet "C" of the second unit being able to be connected to a container,
  • a programmable central control unit comprising command outputs and inputs for receiving measurement signals,
  • means for connecting first order outputs of the central unit to the control inputs of the means for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid, and
  • means for connecting second order outputs of the central unit to the inputs "D" respectively of the first and second power supplies.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaítront au cours de la description suivante donnée en regard des dessins annexés à titre illustratif, mais nullement limitatif, dans lesquels:

  • La figure 1 représente, dans une vue en coupe simplifiée, un mode de réalisation d'un bloc d'alimentation en produits liquides ou analogues selon l'invention, et
  • La figure 2 représente le diagramme fonctionnel d'un distributeur de boisson faisant application du bloc d'alimentation selon la figure 1.
    • Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear during the following description given with reference to the drawings annexed by way of illustration, but in no way limitative, in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents, in a simplified sectional view, an embodiment of a supply unit for liquid or similar products according to the invention, and
  • FIG. 2 represents the functional diagram of a beverage dispenser applying the power supply unit according to FIG. 1.

    • Les figures 1 et 2 représentent deux modes de réalisation respectivement d'un bloc d'alimentation en produits liquides ou analogues et d'un distributeur de boisson faisant application dudit bloc d'alimentation. Cependant, pour simplifier la présente description, les mêmes références désignent sur ces deux figures les mêmes éléments, quel que soit le mode de réalisation décrit en regard de la figure sur laquelle elles apparaissent.Figures 1 and 2 show two embodiments respectively of a supply unit for liquid or similar products and a beverage dispenser applying said power supply. However, to simplify the present description, the same references denote in these two figures the same elements, whatever the mode of realization described opposite the figure on which they appear.

    Le Demandeur tient à préciser que ces figures ne représentent qu'un mode de réalisation de l'objet selon l'invention et qu'il peut exister d'autres modes de réalisation qui répondent à la définition de cette invention.The Applicant wishes to clarify that these figures do not represent that an embodiment of the object according to the invention and that it may exist other embodiments that meet the definition of this invention.

    Il précise en outre que, lorsque, selon la définition de l'invention, l'objet de l'invention comporte "au moins un" élément ayant une fonction donnée, le mode de réalisation décrit peut comporter plusieurs de ces éléments.It also specifies that, when, according to the definition of the invention, the subject of the invention comprises "at least one" element having a function given, the embodiment described may include several of these elements.

    Il est précise aussi que, si le mode de réalisation de l'objet selon l'invention tel qu'illustré comporte plusieurs éléments de fonction identique et si, dans la description, il n'est pas spécifié que l'objet selon cette invention doit obligatoirement comporter un nombre particulier de ces éléments, l'objet de l'invention pourra être défini comme comportant "au moins un" de ces éléments.It is also specified that, if the embodiment of the object according to the invention as illustrated comprises several elements of identical function and if, in the description, it is not specified that the object according to this invention must must include a particular number of these elements, the object of the invention could be defined as comprising "at least one" of these elements.

    En revenant plus particulièrement à la figure 1, celle-ci représente un bloc d'alimentation 1 en produits liquides, pâteux ou analogues, comme des jus de fruits, sirops, etc.Returning more particularly to FIG. 1, this represents a supply unit 1 for liquid, pasty or similar products, such as fruit juices, syrups, etc.

    Ce bloc comporte un tube d'alimentation 2 réalisé en un matériau souple et élastique, ce tube d'alimentation comportant une entrée 3 et une sortie 4, l'entrée 3 constituant l'entrée "A" du bloc d'alimentation 1.This block comprises a supply tube 2 made of a flexible and elastic material, this supply tube comprising an inlet 3 and an outlet 4, the inlet 3 constituting the inlet " A " of the power pack 1.

    Le bloc comporte des moyens d'obturation 5, avantageusement par écrasement, du tube d'alimentation 2 en un point donné 6 de celui-ci, ces moyens d'obturation étant commandables à partir d'une entrée de commande 7 constituant l'entrée de commande "D" du bloc 1.The block includes shutter means 5, advantageously by crushing, of the supply tube 2 at a given point 6 thereof, these shutter means being controllable from a control input 7 constituting the input " D " of block 1.

    Les moyens d'obturation 5 par écrasement peuvent être constitués, par exemple, par des moyens électromagnétiques 40 comme une bobine qui commande, sous l'action d'un signal électrique appliqué à l'entrée de commande 7, le déplacement d'au moins une tige magnétique 41 par rapport à un élément de contre-réaction 42 qui peut être fixe, ou mobile par une autre action électromagnétique, de façon que les deux éléments 41 et 42 écrasent le tube 2 et l'obturent comme représenté en traits interrompus sur la figure 1. En relâchant l'écrasement par les moyens électromagnétiques 40, le tube 2 réalisé en un matériau élastique reprend automatiquement sa forme initiale, généralement cylindrique de section circulaire, et laisse passer les fluides qui sont aptes à le parcourir, comme explicité ci-après.The closure means 5 by crushing can be formed, for example, by electromagnetic means 40 like a coil which control, under the action of an electrical signal applied to the input of control 7, the movement of at least one magnetic rod 41 relative to a feedback element 42 which can be fixed, or movable by another electromagnetic action, so that the two elements 41 and 42 crush the tube 2 and seal it as shown in broken lines in Figure 1. In releasing the crushing by the electromagnetic means 40, the tube 2 produced made of an elastic material automatically resumes its initial shape, generally cylindrical with a circular section, and allows the fluids which pass are able to browse it, as explained below.

    Le bloc d'alimentation comporte un corps 8 réalisé dans un matériau rigide, un canal 9 traversant le corps, ce canal comportant une entrée 10 et une sortie 11, l'entrée du canal étant définie par un embout 12 formant saillie et ayant une section extérieure complémentaire de la section intérieure du tube d'alimentation 2 de façon que la sortie 4 du tube d'alimentation puisse s'emmancher sur cet embout 12, la sortie 11 du canal constituant la sortie "C" du bloc d'alimentation.The power supply unit comprises a body 8 made of a rigid material, a channel 9 passing through the body, this channel comprising an inlet 10 and an outlet 11, the inlet of the channel being defined by an end piece 12 projecting and having a section outer complementary to the inner section of the feed tube 2 so that the outlet 4 of the feed tube can be fitted onto this end piece 12, the outlet 11 of the channel constituting the outlet " C " of the power supply.

    Le bloc 1 comporte aussi au moins une tube d'injection 13 d'un fluide stérilisateur, ce tube d'injection comportant une entrée 14 et une sortie 15. La sortie 15 du tube d'injection 13 est située en un point 16 d'un volume constitué par un premier volume 17 défini par la partie intérieure du tube d'alimentation 2 comprise entre le point donné 6 et l'entrée 10 du canal 9 et par un second volume 18 défini par l'intérieur du canal 9. L'entrée 14 du tube d'injection 13 constitue l'entrée "B" du bloc 1.The block 1 also includes at least one injection tube 13 for a sterilizing fluid, this injection tube comprising an inlet 14 and an outlet 15. The outlet 15 of the injection tube 13 is located at a point 16 of a volume constituted by a first volume 17 defined by the interior part of the supply tube 2 lying between the given point 6 and the inlet 10 of the channel 9 and by a second volume 18 defined by the interior of the channel 9. The inlet 14 of the injection tube 13 constitutes the inlet " B " of block 1.

    Dans une réalisation avantageuse, le tube d'injection 13 d'un fluide stérilisateur traverse le corps 8 par un passage étanche 20 entre l'extérieur 21 de ce corps 8 et le canal 9, et comporte au moins une partie 22 sensiblement coaxiale à l'embout 12, la sortie 15 du tube 13 étant située dans le premier volume 17.In an advantageous embodiment, the injection tube 13 of a fluid sterilizer passes through the body 8 via a sealed passage 20 between the exterior 21 of this body 8 and the channel 9, and comprises at least one part 22 substantially coaxial with the nozzle 12, the outlet 15 of the tube 13 being located in the first volume 17.

    Il est en outre avantageux que le corps 8 soit constitué de la façon suivante: par une embase 25, un premier manchon 26 d'une section extérieure égale à celle de l'embout 12 et un premier avant-trou 27 réalisé dans l'embase 25, ce premier avant-trou 27 ayant une section complémentaire de la section extérieure du premier manchon 26 et une profondeur inférieure à la longueur de ce premier manchon, le premier manchon 26 étant emmanché dans cet avant-trou et fixé par tout moyen, par exemple avec de la colle si cela est nécessaire. De cette façon la partie de ce manchon 26 émergeant de l'embase 25 constitue l'embout 12 défini ci-avant.It is further advantageous that the body 8 is formed in the way following: by a base 25, a first sleeve 26 of an outer section equal to that of the end piece 12 and a first pilot hole 27 made in the base 25, this first pilot hole 27 having a section complementary to the section outside of the first sleeve 26 and a depth less than the length of this first sleeve, the first sleeve 26 being fitted in this pilot hole and fixed by any means, for example with glue if this is necessary. In this way the part of this sleeve 26 emerging from the base 25 constitutes the nozzle 12 defined above.

    Dans ces conditions, le canal 9 est réalisé en traversant l'embase 25 et le manchon 26 sensiblement suivant son axe 28, de façon à obtenir un conduit sensiblement uniforme sur toute sa longueur, sans discontinuité ni recoin entre l'entrée 10 et la sortie 11 du canal.Under these conditions, the channel 9 is produced by crossing the base 25 and the sleeve 26 substantially along its axis 28, so as to obtain a substantially uniform duct over its entire length, without discontinuity or corner between entrance 10 and exit 11 of the canal.

    Dans une réalisation préférentielle pour certaines applications, le corps 8 comporte en outre, comme illustré sur la figure 1, un second manchon 30 et un second avant-trou 31 réalisé dans l'embase 25, ce second avant-trou 31 ayant une section complémentaire de la section extérieure du second manchon et une profondeur inférieure à la longueur du second manchon 30, ce manchon étant emmanché de façon étanche dans le second avant-trou et éventuellement fixé avec des moyens de colle ou analogues, le canal 9 traversant ce second manchon 30, comme pour le premier manchon 26, sensiblement suivant son axe longitudinal 32.In a preferred embodiment for certain applications, the body 8 further comprises, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a second sleeve 30 and a second pilot hole 31 made in the base 25, this second pilot hole 31 having a section complementary to the external section of the second sleeve and a depth less than the length of the second sleeve 30, this sleeve being tightly fitted into the second pilot hole and optionally fixed with adhesive means or the like, channel 9 passing through this second sleeve 30, as for the first sleeve 26, substantially along its longitudinal axis 32.

    Dans ces conditions, il est avantageux que l'embase 25 soit réalisée en un matériau électriquement isolant, que les premier 26 et second 30 manchons soient réalisés en un matériau électriquement conducteur, et que le bloc d'alimentation 1 comporte des moyens 33 pour mesurer la résistivité électrique entre le premier manchon 26 et le second manchon 30, ces moyens 33 étant aptes à délivrer, sur une sortie de mesure 34, un signal électrique représentatif de cette résistivité. Cette sortie de mesure 34 constitue alors la sortie "E" du bloc 1.Under these conditions, it is advantageous that the base 25 is made of an electrically insulating material, that the first 26 and second 30 sleeves are made of an electrically conductive material, and that the power supply unit 1 includes means 33 for measuring the electrical resistivity between the first sleeve 26 and the second sleeve 30, these means 33 being capable of delivering, on a measurement output 34, an electrical signal representative of this resistivity. This measurement output 34 then constitutes the output " E " of block 1.

    En effet, on sait qu'un fluide comme un jus de fruit ou analogue est électriquement conducteur. En mesurant la résistivité entre les deux manchons 26 et 30, il est donc possible de déceler la présence, dans le canal 9, d'un fluide comme du jus de fruit. Cette mesure permet, dans certaines applications, d'obtenir une stérilisation dans les meilleures conditions.Indeed, we know that a fluid like a fruit juice or the like is electrically conductive. By measuring the resistivity between the two sleeves 26 and 30, it is therefore possible to detect the presence, in channel 9, of a fluid like fruit juice. This measure allows, in certain applications, to obtain sterilization under the best conditions.

    Le bloc d'alimentation 1 décrit ci-dessus fonctionne donc de la façon suivante:The power supply 1 described above therefore works in the same way next:

    En général, un tel bloc d'alimentation a pour rôle de conduire un fluide comme un jus de fruit ou analogue entre son entrée A et sa sortie C. Quand, pour quelque raison que ce soit, il est nécessaire par exemple de changer de fluide, même si le fluide est de même nature, on commande l'écrasement du tube d'alimentation 2 par la commande des moyens d'obturation 5. Quand l'écrasement est obtenu, à l'aide des moyens de mesure 33 de la résistivité entre les deux manchons 26 et 30, on vérifie qu'il n'y a plus de fluide dans le canal 9. On commande alors l'envoi du fluide stérilisateur dans le tube d'injection 13, avantageusement sous pression. Le fluide stérilisateur est ainsi injecté, par l'extrémité 15 du tube, dans le premier volume 17 jusqu'à le remplir et dans le canal 9 jusqu'à sa sortie 11 par laquelle il est aspiré. Ce fluide stérilise donc tout le premier volume 17 compris entre l'écrasement du tube et l'entrée 10 du canal, ainsi que tout le volume intérieur 18 du canal.In general, the role of such a power supply unit is to drive a fluid like a fruit juice or the like between its inlet A and its outlet C. When, for whatever reason, it is necessary for example to change the fluid, even if the fluid is of the same nature, we order the crushing of the feed tube 2 by the control of the means shutter 5. When the crushing is obtained, using the measuring means 33 resistivity between the two sleeves 26 and 30, we check that there are no more fluid in channel 9. The sterilizing fluid is then sent to the injection tube 13, advantageously under pressure. The sterilizing fluid is thus injected, through the end 15 of the tube, into the first volume 17 up to the fill and in the channel 9 to its outlet 11 through which it is sucked. This fluid therefore sterilizes the entire first volume 17 between the crushing of the tube and the inlet 10 of the channel, as well as the entire interior volume 18 of the channel.

    Cette configuration est très avantageuse car, l'obturation du tube d'alimentation en jus de fruit ou analogue étant obtenue par écrasement de sa paroi, il n'existe plus, comme avec des robinets, de recoins ou analogues que le fluide de stérilisation ne pourrait pas atteindre, et toute la partie du tube délimitant le volume 17 est alors parfaitement stérilisée. De plus, comme la sortie 15 du tube d'injection 13 est, dans ce volume 17, en avant de l'entrée 10 du canal 9, la seule discontinuité 44 qui peut exister au niveau du raccord entre le tube d'alimentation et l'embout 12 est elle aussi parfaitement balayée par le fluide de stérilisation puisque le fluide de stérilisation est aspiré par la sortie 11 du canal 9.This configuration is very advantageous because, the obturation of the tube supply of fruit juice or the like being obtained by crushing its wall, there is no longer, as with taps, recesses or the like that the sterilization fluid could not reach, and the entire part of the tube delimiting the volume 17 is then perfectly sterilized. Furthermore, like the outlet 15 of the injection tube 13 is, in this volume 17, in front of the inlet 10 of channel 9, the only discontinuity 44 that can exist at the connection between the supply tube and the end piece 12 is also perfectly swept by the sterilization fluid since the sterilization fluid is drawn in through the outlet 11 of channel 9.

    Comme démontré ci-dessus, un tel bloc d'alimentation en produits liquides trouve une application particulièrement avantageuse dans les distributeurs de boissons comme des jus de fruits ou analogues.As demonstrated above, such a product supply block liquids find a particularly advantageous application in vending machines for drinks such as fruit juices or the like.

    La figure 2 représente le diagramme fonctionnel d'un circuit d'alimentation d'un distributeur de boisson faisant application du bloc d'alimentation en liquide selon la figure 1.Figure 2 shows the functional diagram of a circuit supply of a beverage dispenser applying the block liquid supply according to figure 1.

    Le distributeur de boisson dont le diagramme fonctionnel est illustré sur la figure 21 comporte au moins un premier et un second blocs d'alimentation comme celui qui est décrit en regard de la figure 1.The beverage dispenser whose functional diagram is illustrated in FIG. 21 comprises at least a first and a second block like the one described with reference to figure 1.

    Ce distributeur comporte une poche 50 contenant de la boisson à distribuer, des moyens 51 pour relier la sortie 52 de la poche 50 à l'entrée "A" du premier bloc 1-53, ces moyens de liaison 51 pouvant être constitués par une continuité du tube d'alimentation 2 décrit ci avant, et des moyens 54 pour relier la sortie "C" du premier bloc 1-53 à l'entrée "A" du second bloc 1-55.This dispenser comprises a pocket 50 containing the drink to be dispensed, means 51 for connecting the outlet 52 of the pocket 50 to the inlet " A " of the first block 1-53, these connecting means 51 may be constituted by a continuity of the supply tube 2 described above, and means 54 for connecting the output " C " of the first block 1-53 to the input " A " of the second block 1-55.

    Ces moyens 54 peuvent avantageusement être constitués par une tubulure 70 réalisée en un matériau souple élastique reliant la sortie "C" du premier bloc à l'entrée "A" du second bloc, une pompe péristaltique 71 ou analogue montée en coopération avec la tubulure 70, la pompe péristaltique 71 étant commandable à partir d'une entrée de commande 72, et des seconds moyens d'obturation 73 par écrasement de la tubulure 70, ces seconds moyens d'obturation étant commandables à partir d'une entrée de commande 74 et étant avantageusement situés entre la sortie C du premier bloc 1-53 et la pompe péristaltique 71.These means 54 may advantageously be constituted by a tube 70 made of a flexible elastic material connecting the outlet " C " of the first block to the inlet " A " of the second block, a peristaltic pump 71 or the like mounted in cooperation with the pipe 70 , the peristaltic pump 71 being controllable from a control input 72, and second shutter means 73 by crushing the tubing 70, these second shutter means being controllable from a control input 74 and advantageously being situated between the output C of the first block 1-53 and the peristaltic pump 71.

    Le distributeur comportent en outre des moyens 56 pour délivrer, sur une sortie 57, au moins un fluide stérilisateur, ces moyens étant commandables à partir d'entrées de commande 58, et des moyens 59 pour relier la sortie 57 des moyens 56 pour délivrer au moins un fluide stérilisateur respectivement avec les deux entrées "B" des premier 1-53 et second 1-55 blocs d'alimentation, la sortie "C" du second bloc 1-55 étant apte à être reliée à un récipient 80 comme un gobelet ou analogue.The dispenser further comprises means 56 for delivering, on an outlet 57, at least one sterilizing fluid, these means being controllable from control inputs 58, and means 59 for connecting the outlet 57 of means 56 for delivering to the at least one sterilizing fluid respectively with the two inputs " B " of the first 1-53 and second 1-55 power supply units, the output " C " of the second block 1-55 being able to be connected to a container 80 like a cup or the like.

    Dans une réalisation avantageuse, le distributeur comporte une unité centrale de commande programmable 60 comportant des sorties d'ordre et des entrées de réception de signaux de mesure.In an advantageous embodiment, the distributor comprises a programmable central control unit 60 with command outputs and inputs for receiving measurement signals.

    Dans cette structure, le distributeur comporte alors des moyens pour relier des premières sorties d'ordre 61 de l'unité centrale 60 aux entrées de commande 58 des moyens 56 pour délivrer au moins un fluide stérilisateur, des moyens 62 pour relier des secondes sorties d'ordre 63 aux entrées "D" respectivement des premier 1-53 et second 1-55 blocs d'alimentation, des moyens 76 pour relier une sortie d'ordre 77 de cette unité centrale 60 à l'entrée de commande 72 de la pompe péristaltique 71 et des moyens pour relier une sortie d'ordre 75 de l'unité centrale 60 à l'entrée de commande 74 des seconds moyens d'obturation 73 par écrasement de la tubulure 70.In this structure, the distributor then comprises means for connecting first order outputs 61 of the central unit 60 to the control inputs 58 means 56 for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid, means 62 for connecting second outputs d order 63 at the inputs " D " respectively of the first 1-53 and second 1-55 power supply units, means 76 for connecting an output of order 77 of this central unit 60 to the control input 72 of the pump peristaltic 71 and means for connecting an order 75 output of the central unit 60 to the control input 74 of the second closure means 73 by crushing the tube 70.

    Le distributeur de boisson peut en outre comporter, comme illustré sur la figure 2, des moyens 64 pour relier les sorties "E" respectivement des premier 1-53 et second 1-55 blocs d'alimentation à des entrées 65 de réception de signaux de mesure de l'unité centrale 60.The beverage dispenser may further comprise, as illustrated in FIG. 2, means 64 for connecting the outputs " E " respectively of the first 1-53 and second 1-55 power supplies to inputs 65 for receiving signal signals. central unit measurement 60.

    Comme mentionné ci-dessus, le distributeur comporte des moyens 56 pour délivrer au moins un fluide stérilisateur. Dans une réalisation courante pour les distributeurs de boissons connus à ce jour, ces moyens 56 comportent avantageusement, comme illustré, au moins une source de fluide chaud 78, par exemple de vapeur d'eau ou analogue, et une source de fluide réfrigéré 79 comme de l'eau froide ou analogue.As mentioned above, the dispenser has means 56 to deliver at least one sterilizing fluid. In a current realization for drink dispensers known to date, these means 56 include advantageously, as illustrated, at least one source of hot fluid 78, for example of water vapor or the like, and a source of refrigerated fluid 79 like cold water or the like.

    Il a été décrit ci-dessus un distributeur comportant une poche 50 contenant un jus de fruit ou analogue connectée à l'entrée "A" d'un bloc d'alimentation 1-53. Cependant, un tel distributeur peut comporter une pluralité de poches 50 respectivement connectées aux entrées "A" d'une pluralité de blocs d'alimentation 1-53, les sorties "C" de ces blocs d'alimentation étant par exemple toutes réunies à l'entrée de la pompe péristaltique 71. Les moyens pour réunir l'ensemble de ces sorties sont par exemple constitués par un bloc de connexion fluidique à plusieurs entrées et une seule sortie, ce bloc de connexion fluidique étant interposé entre les moyens d'obturation 73 de chaque bloc d'alimentation et l'entrée de la pompe péristaltique.There has been described above a dispenser comprising a bag 50 containing a fruit juice or the like connected to the input " A " of a power supply unit 1-53. However, such a dispenser may include a plurality of pockets 50 respectively connected to the inputs " A " of a plurality of power supplies 1-53, the outputs " C " of these power supplies being for example all joined to the input of the peristaltic pump 71. The means for bringing together all of these outputs consist, for example, of a fluid connection block with several inputs and a single output, this fluid connection block being interposed between the closure means 73 of each power supply and the input of the peristaltic pump.

    Bien entendu, la source de fluide chaud 78 et la source de fluide réfrigéré 79, ainsi que l'unité centrale de commande programmable 60, pourront être les mêmes pour la pluralité de blocs d'alimentation 1-53.Of course, the source of hot fluid 78 and the source of fluid 79, as well as the programmable central control unit 60, may be the same for the plurality of power supplies 1-53.

    Le distributeur décrit ci-dessus fonctionne par exemple de la façon suivante:The dispenser described above works for example in the way next:

    On suppose que la poche 50 contient un jus de fruit ou analogue et que les moyens d'obturation 5 des deux blocs 1-53 et 1-55 sont en position d'écrasement des tubes d'alimentation 2. Quand un utilisateur souhaite une boisson, il introduit une certaine somme d'argent dans un monnayeur, qui n'a pas été décrit ici car il est aussi bien connu en lui-même qu'en combinaison avec un distributeur de boisson. La somme d'argent introduite par l'utilisateur dans le monnayeur est convertie en un signal qui est envoyé à l'unité centrale 60. Cette dernière émet un signal d'ordre qui commande l'ouverture des moyens d'obturation 73 et 5, et la mise en marche de la pompe péristaltique 71 pendant un certain temps qui correspond à la fourniture d'une dose de boisson achetée par l'utilisateur. Le jus de fruit s'écoule dans le gobelet 80.It is assumed that the bag 50 contains a fruit juice or the like and that the shutter means 5 of the two blocks 1-53 and 1-55 are in position crushing of the feed tubes 2. When a user wants a drink, he introduces a certain amount of money into a coin mechanism, which not been described here because it is as well known in itself as in combination with a drink dispenser. The amount of money entered by the user in the coin mechanism is converted into a signal which is sent to the central unit 60. The latter issues an order signal which commands the opening of the sealing means 73 and 5, and starting the peristaltic pump 71 for a period of time which corresponds to the provision of a dose of drink purchased by the user. The fruit juice flows into the 80 cup.

    Quand la dose de boisson achetée s'est écoulée, tous les moyens d'obturation sont amenés en position d'écrasement des tubes avec lesquels ils coopèrent et les moyens 56 sont commandés pour envoyer un fluide réfrigéré à l'entrée B du second bloc 1-55. Ce fluide réfrigéré vide le canal 9 de ce bloc du jus de fruit qu'il contenait et le nettoie pour éviter la prolifération de germes liés à la stagnation de jus de fruits comportant du sucre ou analogue.When the dose of drink purchased has passed, all means shutter are brought into the crushing position of the tubes with which they cooperate and the means 56 are controlled to send a refrigerated fluid at entrance B of the second block 1-55. This refrigerated fluid empties channel 9 of this block of the fruit juice it contained and cleans it to prevent the proliferation of germs related to stagnation of fruit juices containing sugar or the like.

    Les moyens d'obturation 5 du second bloc 1-55 étant fermés, il ne peut plus s'écouler de jus de fruit et tout le jus qui se trouve contenu entre ces moyens 5 du second bloc et la sortie 52 de la poche 50 sont protégés de tous les agents extérieurs.The closure means 5 of the second block 1-55 being closed, it does not can no longer run out of fruit juice and all the juice that is contained between these means 5 of the second block and the outlet 52 of the pocket 50 are protected from all external agents.

    Le processus décrit ci-dessus peut se reproduire jusqu'à ce que la poche soit vidée, ou presque vidée, de son contenu.The process described above can be repeated until the pocket either emptied, or almost emptied, of its contents.

    Cependant, par sécurité, il est possible de procéder périodiquement à une stérilisation de tous les conduits et tubulures amenant le jus de fruit de la poche 50 à la sortie C du second bloc 1-55.However, for security reasons, it is possible to periodically perform sterilization of all the conduits and tubing bringing the fruit juice from the pocket 50 at the outlet C of the second block 1-55.

    Pour cela, on commande les moyens d'obturation 5 du premier bloc 1-53 pour obturer le tube 2 de ce bloc, tous les autres moyens d'obturation étant ouverts. Un fluide réfrigéré est envoyé, par exemple à partir de la source 79, pour circuler de l'entrée B du bloc 1-53, la pompe péristaltique 71 étant mise en marche, jusqu'à la sortie C du bloc 1-55. Ce fluide réfrigéré évacue le jus de fruit qui peut se trouver entre le point 6 du bloc 1-53 et la sortie C du bloc 1-55. Eventuellement, la pompe péristaltique 71 continue à être mise en marche jusqu'à ce que les détecteurs de résistivité associés aux deux blocs 1-53 et 1-55 délivrent un signal dont la valeur indique qu'il n'y a plus de jus de fruit dans les canaux 9 des deux blocs 1-53 et 1-55.To do this, the shutter means 5 of the first block are controlled. 1-53 for closing the tube 2 of this block, all the other closing means being open. A refrigerated fluid is sent, for example from source 79, to circulate from input B of block 1-53, the peristaltic pump 71 being turned on walk to exit C of block 1-55. This refrigerated fluid evacuates the juice from fruit which can be found between point 6 of block 1-53 and exit C of block 1-55. Eventually, the peristaltic pump 71 continues to be started. until the resistivity detectors associated with the two blocks 1-53 and 1-55 deliver a signal whose value indicates that there is no more fruit juice in channels 9 of the two blocks 1-53 and 1-55.

    Après que le fluide réfrigéré ait évacué le jus de fruit comme décrit ci-dessus, au moyen de l'unité centrale 60 on arrête la circulation du fluide réfrigéré et, par exemple au moyen de la source 78, on commande l'envoi d'un fluide chaud à l'entrée B du bloc 1-53, la pompe péristaltique étant maintenue en marche. Ce fluide chaud permet de parfaire le nettoyage des différents canaux et tubulures aptes à être parcourus par le jus de fruit.After the refrigerant has drained the fruit juice as described above, by means of the central unit 60, the circulation of the fluid is stopped refrigerated and, for example by means of the source 78, the sending of a hot fluid at inlet B of block 1-53, the peristaltic pump being maintained working. This hot fluid makes it possible to perfect the cleaning of the different canals and tubes suitable for being traversed by fruit juice.

    Les moyens d'obturation 73 peuvent être commandés sélectivement, notamment en fonction des éventuelles interventions de maintenance qu'il serait nécessaire d'effectuer sur le distributeur.The shutter means 73 can be selectively controlled, in particular according to the possible maintenance interventions that it would be necessary to perform on the dispenser.

    Il est bien évident que le fonctionnement du distributeur de boisson qui a été décrit ci-dessus n'est qu'un mode de fonctionnement possible de ce distributeur, et que d'autres modes de fonctionnement peuvent être envisagés, notamment en fonction des produits distribués et des conditions dans lesquelles un tel distributeur est ou doit être utilisé.It is obvious that the operation of the beverage dispenser which has been described above is only one possible mode of operation of this distributor, and that other operating modes can be envisaged, in particular depending on the products distributed and the conditions under which such a dispenser is or should be used.

    Par exemple, il est possible d'effectuer la stérilisation de l'ensemble du circuit en utilisant d'abord le fluide chaud, puis le fluide réfrigéré. Il est également possible d'utiliser le fluide réfrigéré pour obtenir une boisson en diluant des concentrés de jus de fruits, des sirops, etc.For example, it is possible to sterilize the assembly of the circuit using first the hot fluid, then the refrigerated fluid. It is also possible to use the refrigerated fluid to obtain a drink in diluting fruit juice concentrates, syrups, etc.

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    1. A feed block (1) for feeding liquids, semi-liquids, or the like, the block comprising:
      a feed hose (2) made of a material that is flexible and elastic, said feed hose having an inlet (3) and an outlet (4), the inlet (3) of the feed hose constituting the "A" inlet of the block;
      first closure means (5) for closing the feed hose (2) at a given point (6) thereof, the first closure means being controllable from a control input (7) constituting a control input "D" of the block;
         the block being characterized by the fact that it further comprises:
      a body (8) made of a rigid material;
      a channel (9) passing through the body, the channel having an inlet (10) and an outlet (11), the inlet of the channel being defined by an endpiece (12) projecting therefrom and having an outside section complementary to the inside section of the feed hose (2) so that the outlet (4) from the feed hose can be engaged on said endpiece (12), the outlet (11) of the channel constituting the outlet "C" of the block; and
      at least one injection tube (13) for injecting a sterilizing fluid, said injection tube having an inlet (14) and an outlet (15), the outlet (15) of the injection tube (13) being situated at a point (16) of the volume (17) defined in the inside portion of the feed hose (2) between the given point (6) and the inlet (10) of the channel (9);
         and that the closure means (5) for closing the feed hose are constituted by means that close said tube by pinching it.
    2. A feed block according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the injection tube (13) for injecting a sterilizing fluid passes through the body (8) via a sealed passage (20) between the outside (21) of the body and the channel (9), said injection tube (13) having at least a portion (22) that is substantially coaxial with said endpiece (12).
    3. A feed block according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the body (8) includes a base (25), a first sleeve (26) of outside section equal to that of the endpiece (12) and a first counterbore (27) formed in the base (25), said first counterbore (27) having a section that is complementary to the outside section of the first sleeve (26) and a depth that is shorter than the length of said first sleeve, said first sleeve (26) being engaged in the counterbore, said channel (9) being made to pass through the base and said first sleeve substantially on the axis (28) thereof.
    4. A feed block according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that said body (8) further comprises a second sleeve (30) and a second counterbore (31) made in the base (25), the second counterbore (31) having a section complementary to the outside section of the second sleeve and a depth shorter than the length of said second sleeve (30), said second sleeve being engaged in the second counterbore, said channel (9) passing along said second sleeve (30) substantially on the axis (32) thereof.
    5. A feed block according to claims 3 and 4, characterized by the fact that said base (25) is made of an electrically insulating material and that the first and second sleeves (26, 30) are made of an electrically conductive material.
    6. A feed block according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that it includes means (33) for measuring electrical resistivity between the first and second sleeves (26, 30) and suitable for delivering an electrical signal representative of said resistivity on a measurement output (34), said measurement output (34) constituting the output "E" of the block.
    7. A dispenser of beverages or the like, comprising at least one first and one second feed block according to at least one of the preceding claims, the dispenser being characterized by the fact that it further comprises:
      a bag (50) containing said beverage;
      means (51) for connecting the outlet (52) of said bag (50) to the "A" inlet of the first block (1-53);
      means (54) for connecting the "C" outlet of the first block (1-53) to the "A" inlet of the second block (1-55);
      means (56) for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid via an outlet (57), said means being controllable via control inputs (58);
      means (59) for connecting the outlet (57) from the means (56) to deliver at least one sterilizing fluid respectively to each of the two "B" inlets of the first and second feed blocks (1-53, 1-55), the "C" outlet of the second block (1-55) being suitable for being connected to a receptacle (80);
      a programmable central control unit (60) containing command outputs and inputs for receiving measurement signals;
      means for connecting the first command output (61) of said central unit (60) to the control inputs (58) of the means (56) for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid; and
      means (62) for connecting second command outputs (63) of said central unit (60) to the respective "D" inputs of the first and second feed blocks (1-53, 1-55).
    8. A beverage dispenser according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that it further comprises means (64) for connecting the "E" outputs of the first and second feed blocks (1-53, 1-55) respectively to measurement signals receiving inputs (65) of said central unit (60).
    9. A beverage dispenser according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by the fact that the means (54) for connecting the "C" outlet of the first feed block (1-53) to the "A" inlet of the second feed block (1-55) comprise:
      a hose (70) made of an elastic flexible material connecting the "C" outlet of the first block to the "A" inlet of the second block;
      a peristaltic pump (71) mounted to co-operate with said hose (70), said pump (71) being controllable from a control input (72);
      means (76) for connecting a command output (77) of said control unit (60) to the control input (72) of said peristaltic pump (71);
      second closure means (73) for closing said hose (70), said second closure means being controllable from a control input (74); and
      means for connecting a command output (75) of said central unit (60) to the control input (74) of the second closure means.
    10. A beverage dispenser according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized by the fact that the means (56) for delivering at least one sterilizing fluid include at least a source of hot fluid (78) and a source of refrigerated fluid (79).
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