GB2362741A - Beer line cleaning monitor and alarm - Google Patents
Beer line cleaning monitor and alarm Download PDFInfo
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- GB2362741A GB2362741A GB0012857A GB0012857A GB2362741A GB 2362741 A GB2362741 A GB 2362741A GB 0012857 A GB0012857 A GB 0012857A GB 0012857 A GB0012857 A GB 0012857A GB 2362741 A GB2362741 A GB 2362741A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/032—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
- B08B9/0321—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing using pressurised, pulsating or purging fluid
- B08B9/0325—Control mechanisms therefor
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
- B67D1/07—Cleaning beverage-dispensing apparatus
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
- B67D1/08—Details
- B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
- B67D1/125—Safety means, e.g. over-pressure valves
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Abstract
A monitor which may be attached to an existing beer or beverage line 13 without breaking into that line, uses sensors 12 to detect the changing nature of the fluid present in the line when cleaning fluid or rinsing water is substituted for beer or beverage during the cleaning operation. A control unit 10 embodies a clock and calendar 17 which enable it to log the times and/or dates of cleaning and to activate alarms 14, 15 if the elapsed time since the last cleaning operation exceeds a preset period.
Description
t r BEER LINE CLEANING MONITOR The invention relates to a Beer Line
Cleaning Monitor.
2362741 Fluid lines which carry beer or other potable beverages from a storage area or cellar to the point of dispense are well known to require periodic cleaning in order to avoid a build up of contaminants which may adversely affect the quality of the beer or beverage. This cleaning is normally performed by passing chemical solutions through the fluid line, followed by rinsing water. The frequency with which the cleaning operation should be performed is specified by the beer or beverage manufacturer, or by the person responsible for the conduct of the premises. Carrying out the cleaning operation on the due date is the responsibility of any nominated individual member of staff of the premises, or is subcontracted to a specialist cleaning company.
Periodic cleaning operations are, however, commonly deferred or omitted due to time constraints or the wish to avoid wastage resulting from emptying the fluid lines. The person with overall responsibility for the premises is frequently unaware of deferred or omitted cleaning until this becomes apparent in the quality of product as presented to the consumer.
According to the present invention there is provided a monitor which may be attached to an existing beer or beverage line without breaking into that line, and which detects the changing nature of the fluid present in the line when cleaning fluid or rinsing water is substituted for beer or beverage during the cleaning operation. This monitor embodies a clock and calendar which enable it to log the times and/or dates of cleaning and to activate an alarm if the time since the last cleaning operation exceeds the period set by the person with overall responsibility.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows the monitor in position on the beverage line. Referring to the drawing the monitor comprises of a control unit 10 and sensors 12 in the form of a package reasonably secured to the beverage line 13 by, for example, a mechanical attachment (not shown). The control unit 10 is connected to the sensors 12 by wires 11. A power source in the way of battery 16 is in the control unit 10. Audio signal 14 is accompanied by visual signal 15. The clock and calendar is contained within or connected to control unit 10. Control unit 10 is programmed to interrogate clock/calendar 17 in conjunction with sensors 12 in order to measure elapsed time since the sensors 12 detected a change in the nature of the fluid within beverage line 13.
If the elapsed time since the change of fluid within the beverage line 13 and detected by sensors 12 exceeds a preset value programmed into control unit 10 then the control unit 10 activates either an audible alarm 14 or visual alarm 15
Claims (8)
- A monitor which may be attached to an existing beer or beverage line with out breaking into that line, and which detects the changing nature of the fluid present in the line when cleaning fluid or rinsing water is substituted for beer or beverage during the cleaning operation. This monitor embodies a clock and calendar which enable it to log the times and/or dates of cleaning and to activate an alarm if the time since the last cleaning operation exceeds the period set by the person with overall responsibility.
- 2. A monitor as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an internal source of electrical power is provided together with the option of accepting power from an external source.
- A monitor as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein has the specified period between cleaning operations is factory set.
- 4. A monitor as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein means is provided for either audio or visual alarm indicators, or both.
- A monitor as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein means is provided for information transfer to a remote data-logging facility.
- 6. A monitor as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein alarm activation is accompanied by disabling the dispense system until an over ride facility is operated.
- 7. A monitor as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein data from the beverage line sensors is transmitted by wireless means to the control unit.
- 8. A monitor substantially as described herein with reference to Figure 14 of the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0012857A GB2362741A (en) | 2000-05-27 | 2000-05-27 | Beer line cleaning monitor and alarm |
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GB0012857A GB2362741A (en) | 2000-05-27 | 2000-05-27 | Beer line cleaning monitor and alarm |
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GB0012857D0 GB0012857D0 (en) | 2000-07-19 |
GB2362741A true GB2362741A (en) | 2001-11-28 |
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2391540A (en) * | 2002-01-11 | 2004-02-11 | O Dea Wendy Margaret | Pipeline monitoring system |
GB2398156A (en) * | 2003-02-06 | 2004-08-11 | Pleasants David Anthony | Beer-line cleaning monitor and alarm |
US7311224B2 (en) | 2004-11-09 | 2007-12-25 | Ecolab Inc. | Chemical dispense system for cleaning components of a fluid dispensing system |
Citations (2)
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DE3538449A1 (en) * | 1985-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | Buero Hans Nerb Ing | Method and device for monitoring the cleaning state of food lines for free-flowing foods |
GB2343040A (en) * | 1998-10-20 | 2000-04-26 | Robert William Wilkinson | Person inactivity alarm system |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE3538449A1 (en) * | 1985-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | Buero Hans Nerb Ing | Method and device for monitoring the cleaning state of food lines for free-flowing foods |
GB2343040A (en) * | 1998-10-20 | 2000-04-26 | Robert William Wilkinson | Person inactivity alarm system |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2391540A (en) * | 2002-01-11 | 2004-02-11 | O Dea Wendy Margaret | Pipeline monitoring system |
GB2391540B (en) * | 2002-01-11 | 2004-06-23 | O Dea Wendy Margaret | Monitoring systems |
GB2398156A (en) * | 2003-02-06 | 2004-08-11 | Pleasants David Anthony | Beer-line cleaning monitor and alarm |
US7311224B2 (en) | 2004-11-09 | 2007-12-25 | Ecolab Inc. | Chemical dispense system for cleaning components of a fluid dispensing system |
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732E | Amendments to the register in respect of changes of name or changes affecting rights (sect. 32/1977) | ||
WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |