Gas blending apparatus
    1.
    发明授权
    Gas blending apparatus 失效
    气体混合装置

    公开(公告)号:US4928850A

    公开(公告)日:1990-05-29

    申请号:US346538

    申请日:1989-05-02

    摘要: An apparatus for blending two gases together in precisely adjustable proportions. The apparatus includes a mechanically adjustable, blending subassembly adapted to receive the first gas at a predetermined pressure and a one to one force balanced pneumatic relay which is operated by the first gas and which meters the flow of the second gas to the blending subassembly at a pressure substantially equal to the pressure of the first gas being supplied to the blending subassembly.

    摘要翻译: 用于以精确调节的比例将两种气体混合在一起的装置。 该装置包括适于以预定压力接收第一气体的机械可调整的混合子组件和由第一气体操作的一对一的力平衡气动继电器,并且将第二气体的流量计量到混合子组件 压力基本上等于被供应到混合子组件的第一气体的压力。

    Flow control device
    2.
    发明授权
    Flow control device 失效
    流量控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US4913184A

    公开(公告)日:1990-04-03

    申请号:US401183

    申请日:1989-08-31

    申请人: Merton R. Fallon

    发明人: Merton R. Fallon

    IPC分类号: F16K17/40

    摘要: A safety flow control device in a beverage distribution system using pressurized gas to dispense the beverage from its containers for ensuring that the containers are not accidentally overpressurized. The device is adapted to be placed in the line which connects the pressure source to the container for the beverage. The device includes a base assembly having an internal chamber in communication with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a replacement unit removably connected with the base assembly. The replacement unit embodies a rupture disc having a first side exposed to the gas used in pressurizing the containers and a second side exposed at atmosphere. Strategically positioned between the pressure inlet of the device and the pressure side of the rupture disc is a valving mechanism which is maintained in an open configuration by the rupture disc. In the open configuration the valving mechanism permits the gas to flow from the inlet into a first sub-chamber defined by the first side of the rupture disc and then outwardly through the outlet of the device. When the rupture disc fails, the valve mechanism will automatically close preventing further flow of gas into the first sub-chamber and toward the outlet. The replacement unit is constructed as at unit of the factory so that, when the rupture disc fails, the entire unit containing the failed disc can be disassembled from the base assembly and replaced with a factory built replacement unit having a new rupture disc correctly positioned therewithin.

    摘要翻译: 一种使用加压气体从其容器中分配饮料的饮料分配系统中的安全流量控制装置,用于确保容器不被意外地过压。 该装置适于放置在将压力源连接到用于饮料的容器的管线中。 该装置包括基部组件,其具有与流体入口连通的内部腔室和流体出口以及与基部组件可拆卸地连接的替换单元。 更换单元体现了一种破裂盘,其具有暴露于用于对容器加压的气体的第一侧和在大气中暴露的第二侧。 位于设备的压力入口与破裂盘的压力侧之间的策略性定位是通过破裂盘保持打开构造的阀机构。 在打开构造中,阀机构允许气体从入口流入由破裂盘的第一侧限定的第一子室,然后通过装置的出口向外流动。 当破裂盘故障时,阀机构将自动关闭,防止气体进一步流入第一子室并朝向出口。 更换单元以工厂为单位构造,使得当破裂盘发生故障时,包含故障盘的整个单元可以从基座组件拆卸,并更换为工厂内置的更换单元,其具有在其中正确定位的新的破裂盘 。

    Valve assembly and coupler therefor
    3.
    发明授权
    Valve assembly and coupler therefor 失效
    阀组件及其联接器

    公开(公告)号:US4736926A

    公开(公告)日:1988-04-12

    申请号:US928183

    申请日:1986-11-07

    IPC分类号: B67D1/04 B67D1/08 B67D5/54

    摘要: An improved coupler or tapping mechanism and valve system for obtaining access to a container of fluid. In a container of fluid, and particularly a keg for beer, a valve assembly receiving member or keg neck extends from the top of the container. This keg neck receives a flat top, dual valve system which is operated by the coupler. The improved coupler is placed over the keg neck and is positively secured thereto and sealed relative to the valve assembly by a two point locking mechanism which engages the external surfaces of the keg neck. A safety locking mechanism is provided which prevents removal of the coupler from the keg neck as long as the dual valves are in an open fluid tapping position.

    摘要翻译: 改进的联接器或攻丝机构和阀系统,用于获得对流体容器的通路。 在流体容器中,特别是用于啤酒的小桶中,阀组件接收构件或小桶颈从容器的顶部延伸。 该小桶颈部接收由耦合器操作的平顶双阀系统。 改进的联接器被放置在小桶颈上方并且被主动地固定到其上并通过接合小桶颈部的外表面的两点锁定机构相对于阀组件密封。 提供了一种安全锁定机构,只要双阀处于开放的流体分流位置,该安全锁定机构就可防止联接器从小桶颈部移除。

    Valve assembly and coupler therefor
    4.
    发明授权
    Valve assembly and coupler therefor 失效
    阀组件及其联接器

    公开(公告)号:US4612952A

    公开(公告)日:1986-09-23

    申请号:US705439

    申请日:1985-02-25

    申请人: Merton R. Fallon

    发明人: Merton R. Fallon

    摘要: An improved coupler or tapping mechanism and valve system for obtaining access to a container of fluid. In a container of fluid, and particularly a keg for beer, a valve assembly receiving member or keg neck extends from the top of the container. The keg neck receives a dual valve system which is operated by the coupler. The improved coupler is placed over the keg neck and is positively secured thereto by a three point locking mechanism which engages the external surfaces of the keg neck. A safety locking mechanism is provided which prevents removal of the coupler from the keg neck as long as the dual valves are in an open fluid tapping position.

    摘要翻译: 改进的联接器或攻丝机构和阀系统,用于获得对流体容器的通路。 在流体容器中,特别是用于啤酒的小桶中,阀组件接收构件或小桶颈从容器的顶部延伸。 小桶颈接收由耦合器操作的双阀系统。 改进的联接器被放置在小桶颈上方并且通过接合小桶颈部的外表面的三点锁定机构被主动地固定到其上。 提供一种安全锁定机构,只要双阀处于开放的流体分流位置,该安全锁定机构就可防止联接器从小桶颈部的移除。

    Rupture disc safety valve
    5.
    发明授权
    Rupture disc safety valve 失效
    破裂盘安全阀

    公开(公告)号:US4219040A

    公开(公告)日:1980-08-26

    申请号:US878070

    申请日:1978-02-15

    摘要: A safety valve for use with a beverage dispensing system having a pressurized source connected through a conduit to a container of beverage. The safety valve includes a housing having an inlet for connecting said valve to the pressure source and an outlet for connecting the valve to the beverage container through the conduit. A chamber in the housing is divided into at least two subchambers by a rupture disc which ruptures at a predetermined pressure in one of the subchambers. The other side of the disc is exposed to a subchamber which is vented to the atmosphere. Where the pressure in the one subchamber reaches the predetermined level, the rupture disc will burst allowing the pressurized gas to flow out through a vented chamber into the atmosphere, thereby preventing the container from being over-pressurized.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于饮料分配系统的安全阀,其具有通过导管连接到饮料容器的加压源。 安全阀包括具有用于将所述阀连接到压力源的入口和用于通过管道将阀连接到饮料容器的出口的壳体。 壳体中的室通过破裂盘分成至少两个子室,破裂盘在一个子室中以预定的压力破裂。 盘的另一侧暴露于通向大气的小室。 在一个子室中的压力达到预定水平的地方,破裂盘将爆裂,允许加压气体通过排气室流出到大气中,从而防止容器过度加压。

    Gas blending apparatus
    6.
    发明授权
    Gas blending apparatus 失效
    气体混合装置

    公开(公告)号:US5244118A

    公开(公告)日:1993-09-14

    申请号:US844283

    申请日:1992-03-02

    IPC分类号: B67D1/04 B67D1/12 B67D1/14

    摘要: An apparatus for blending two gases together in precisely adjustable proportions. The apparatus includes a mechanically adjustable, blending subassembly adapted to receive the first gas at a predetermined pressure and a one-to-one force balanced pneumatic relay which is operated by the first gas and which meters the flow of the second gas to the blending subassembly at a pressure substantially equal to the pressure of the first gas being supplied to the blending subassembly. Check valves are strategically located to prevent back flow of either of the gases being mixed when the device is being operated in the low-flow mode, thereby eliminating the requirement for time consuming balancing of the gas flow pressures.

    摘要翻译: 用于以精确调节的比例将两种气体混合在一起的装置。 该设备包括适于以预定压力接收第一气体的机械可调节的混合子组件和由第一气体操作的一对一力平衡气动继电器,并且将第二气体的流量计量到混合子组件 在基本上等于被供应到混合子组件的第一气体的压力的压力下。 止回阀位于战略位置,以防止当设备在低流量模式下运行时混合的任何一种气体的回流,从而消除了对气体流量压力进行耗时平衡的要求。

    Locking mechanism for coupler and valve assembly
    7.
    发明授权
    Locking mechanism for coupler and valve assembly 失效
    联轴器和阀门组件的锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US4159102A

    公开(公告)日:1979-06-26

    申请号:US837449

    申请日:1977-09-28

    IPC分类号: B67D1/08 F16L37/248 F16L37/28

    摘要: An improved valve system for obtaining access to a container of fluid. In a container of fluid, and particularly a keg for beer, a valve assembly receiving member or keg neck extends from the top of the container. A sealing mechanism is provided to secure the valve assembly in sealed relationship with the keg neck and to allow access to the fluid contained by actuation of the valves. More specifically, the valve neck has a groove in its inner surface to receive a resilient retainer ring which maintains the valve assembly in place. In addition, a safety feature is provided to prevent inadvertent expulsion of the valve assembly should the retainer ring be dislodged while the keg is pressurized. A siphon tube extends from the valve assembly to a position adjacent the bottom of the keg when the valve is secured within the keg neck. The bottom portion of the tube is configured to enhance the flow of fluid into and out of the tube as well as carry a spring member for cooperating with one of the valve members in the valve assembly. An improved coupler mechanism is employed in operating the valves while avoiding inadvertent opening and closing of the valve assembly. A handle is provided on the coupler for moving the valve actuating elements between an open and a closed position. A locking mechanism on the coupler prevents engagement and disengagement of the coupler while it is in the open position.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于获得进入流体容器的改进的阀系统。 在流体容器中,特别是用于啤酒的小桶中,阀组件接收构件或小桶颈从容器的顶部延伸。 提供了一种密封机构,用于将阀组件固定在与小桶颈密封的​​关系中并允许进入通过致动阀所包含的流体。 更具体地,阀颈在其内表面中具有凹槽,以容纳将阀组件保持在适当位置的弹性保持环。 此外,提供安全特征以防止当小桶被加压时保持环被移开时阀组件的意外排出。 当阀固定在小桶颈部时,虹吸管从阀组件延伸到邻近小桶底部的位置。 管的底部被配置为增强流体进入和离开管的流动,以及携带用于与阀组件中的一个阀构件配合的弹簧构件。 在操作阀时采用改进的联接器机构,同时避免阀组件的无意的打开和关闭。 在联接器上提供手柄以在打开和关闭位置之间移动阀致动元件。 耦合器上的锁定机构防止耦合器处于打开位置时的接合和分离。

    Gas blending apparatus
    8.
    发明授权
    Gas blending apparatus 失效
    气体混合装置

    公开(公告)号:US4874116A

    公开(公告)日:1989-10-17

    申请号:US201002

    申请日:1988-06-01

    IPC分类号: B67D1/04 B67D1/12 G05D11/00

    摘要: An apparatus for blending two gases together in precisely adjustable proportions. The apparatus includes a mechanically adjustable, blending subassembly adapted to receive the first gas at a predetermined pressure and a one to one force balanced pneumatic relay which is operated by the first gas and which meters the flow of the second gas to the blending subassembly at a pressure substantially equal to the pressure of the first gas being supplied to the blending subassembly.

    摘要翻译: 用于以精确调节的比例将两种气体混合在一起的装置。 该装置包括适于以预定压力接收第一气体的机械可调整的混合子组件和由第一气体操作的一对一的力平衡气动继电器,并且将第二气体的流量计量到混合子组件 压力基本上等于被供应到混合子组件的第一气体的压力。

    Flow control device
    9.
    发明授权
    Flow control device 失效
    流量控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US4566476A

    公开(公告)日:1986-01-28

    申请号:US717446

    申请日:1985-03-29

    IPC分类号: B67D1/12 F16K17/14

    摘要: A safety flow control device for use in a beverage distribution system of the character using pressurized gas to dispense the beverage from its containers for ensuring that the containers are not accidentally overpressurized. The device of the invention is adapted to be placed in the line which connects the pressure source to the containers for the beverage. The device embodies a rupture disc having a first side exposed to the gas used in pressurizing the containers and a second side exposed to atmosphere. Strategically positioned between the pressure inlet of the device and the pressure side of the rupture disc is a valving mechanism which is maintained in an open configuration by the rupture disc. In the open configuration the valving mechanism permits the gas to flow from the inlet into a first sub-chamber defined by the first side of the rupture disc and then outwardly through the outlet of the device. When the rupture disc fails, the valve mechanism will automatically close preventing further flow of gas into the first sub-chamber and toward the outlet. The valve is constructed so that it will remain closed until pressure on the inlet side of the unit is relieved.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于饮料分配系统的安全流量控制装置,其特征在于使用加压气体从其容器中分配饮料以确保容器不被意外地过压。 本发明的装置适于放置在将压力源连接到饮料容器的管线中。 该装置体现了具有暴露于用于对容器加压的气体的第一侧和暴露于大气的第二侧的破裂盘。 位于设备的压力入口与破裂盘的压力侧之间的策略性定位是通过破裂盘保持打开构造的阀机构。 在打开构造中,阀机构允许气体从入口流入由破裂盘的第一侧限定的第一子室,然后通过装置的出口向外流动。 当破裂盘故障时,阀机构将自动关闭,防止气体进一步流入第一子室并朝向出口。 阀被构造成使其保持关闭,直到单元入口侧的压力被释放。

    Safety apparatus for high pressure systems
    10.
    发明授权
    Safety apparatus for high pressure systems 失效
    高压系统用安全装置

    公开(公告)号:US4520953A

    公开(公告)日:1985-06-04

    申请号:US464593

    申请日:1983-02-07

    申请人: Merton R. Fallon

    发明人: Merton R. Fallon

    IPC分类号: B67D1/04 B67D1/12

    CPC分类号: B67D1/125 B67D1/04

    摘要: A safety apparatus and method of using same in dispensing beverages, such as soft drinks and beer, in which the beverage is dispensed by introducing gases under pressure into the beverage container to force the beverage to flow from the container through a dispensing outlet, or faucet. The apparatus comprises a pair of redundant pressure reducing regulators, a frangible burst disc and one or more flow control check valves all interconnected in a predetermined sequence. The apparatus is installed between the high pressure gas source and the beverage container. In accordance with the method of the invention the various components are adjusted at particular pressure settings depending upon the beverage to be dispensed.

    摘要翻译: 一种安全装置和方法,用于分配饮料(例如软饮料和啤酒),其中通过在压力下将气体引入饮料容器中来分配饮料,以迫使饮料从容器流过分配出口或水龙头 。 该设备包括一对冗余的减压调节器,易碎的爆破盘和一个或多个流量控制止回阀,其以预定的顺序全部互连。 该设备安装在高压气体源和饮料容器之间。 根据本发明的方法,根据待分配的饮料,在特定的压力设置下调整各种组分。