Wine outlet faucet

Abstract

The utility model provides a wine outlet faucet, belongs to the technical field of beverage containers, and solves the problems that the conventional wine outlet faucet is troublesome to operate and wastes. The wine outlet faucet comprises an air guide pipeline, a liquid guide pipeline and two switches, the two switches enable the air guide pipeline and the liquid guide pipeline to be switched off or switched on respectively, the air guide pipeline and the liquid guide pipeline form a valve body of the wine outlet faucet, and an air inlet of the air guide pipeline and a liquid outlet of the liquid guide pipeline are adjacent and both open downwards. The wine outlet faucet is easy and convenient to operate, and the problems of sanitation and waste are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of beverage container technology and relates to a wine dispensing tap. Background Technology

[0002] A dispensing tap is a device installed on a beverage or wine barrel. It not only allows personnel to easily control the flow of liquid and adjust the flow rate as needed, thus enabling flexible distribution of beverages and alcohol, but also reduces the contact between the liquid and air, minimizing the entry of external contaminants and maintaining the hygiene of the liquid inside the barrel.

[0003] However, the existing dispensing taps only have one channel for liquid to pass through. When installed on a barrel, if the barrel itself does not have a channel for gas to circulate inside and outside the barrel, negative pressure will form inside the barrel as the liquid flows out, which will affect the flow of the liquid and may even prevent the liquid from being discharged smoothly.

[0004] To this end, Chinese patent application (application number: 96227540.9) discloses a beer keg dispensing valve, including a gas-liquid distribution valve body with a spiral boss and a beer valve core top post at its front end. An air inlet channel and a beer dispensing channel are respectively provided on both sides of the gas-liquid distribution valve body. The air inlet end of the air inlet channel is connected to the air inlet valve. The air inlet channel passes through the beer valve core top post and is connected to the straw inside the beer keg. One end of the beer dispensing channel is connected to the beer outlet, and the other end of the outlet is located on the outer side of the middle of the upper surface of the spiral boss and is connected to the inner cavity of the beer keg through the side hole of the beer spear body.

[0005] However, the above method has the following drawbacks: 1. The air inlet and wine outlet are located on opposite sides of the gas-liquid distribution valve body, with the wine outlet and air inlet being far apart. When dispensing wine, it is necessary to open the wine outlet on one side of the gas-liquid distribution valve body and then go around to the other side to open the air inlet, which is quite cumbersome. 2. When the barrel is inverted for the first time, some wine will remain in the straw during the barrel's inversion process. When dispensing wine, not only will the wine flow out of the wine outlet, but the wine remaining in the straw will also enter the air inlet and flow out of the air inlet. It is difficult for the user to simultaneously collect the wine flowing from the wine outlet and the air inlet, which are far apart, resulting in hygiene and waste issues. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a wine dispensing tap. The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is: how to make operation simple and avoid hygiene and waste issues.

[0007] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a wine dispensing tap, including an air guide pipe, a liquid guide pipe and two switches, wherein the two switches respectively shut off or open the air guide pipe and the liquid guide pipe, characterized in that the air guide pipe and the liquid guide pipe form the valve body of the wine dispensing tap, and the air inlet of the air guide pipe and the liquid outlet of the liquid guide pipe are adjacent and both open downward.

[0008] When the dispensing tap is installed on the barrel, both the gas and liquid delivery pipes are initially closed. To dispense liquor, first open the switch corresponding to the gas delivery pipe to equalize the pressure inside and outside the barrel. Then open the switch corresponding to the liquid delivery pipe. At this point, both pipes are open, ensuring the pressure inside the barrel is balanced with the external pressure, preventing negative pressure and allowing the liquid to flow out smoothly. The gas and liquid delivery pipes are controlled by two independent switches. This allows for flexible control of the liquid flow and gas replenishment as needed, making operation convenient and flexible. It also simplifies cleaning and maintenance. When cleaning or inspection is required, the gas and liquid delivery pipes can be operated separately without interference or affecting the cleaning effect. Compared to a single-control design, this structure is more efficient at cleaning. The parallel arrangement of the gas and liquid delivery pipes makes the valve body structure more compact, facilitating transportation and storage. It also helps to reduce the distance between the gas inlet and the liquid outlet, effectively placing them adjacent to each other. The air inlet of the venting pipe and the liquid outlet of the liquid-conducting pipe are adjacent and both open downwards. Even if there is residual wine in the venting pipe when the barrel is inverted for the first time, the close proximity of the air inlet and liquid outlet allows the wine glass to be placed below them to catch the residual wine in the venting pipe and the wine flowing out of the liquid-conducting pipe. This effectively avoids hygiene and waste issues without complicated operations.

[0009] In the aforementioned dispensing nozzle, the air inlet is formed by bending the air guide pipe downwards, and the opening inside the air inlet is the air intake. Similarly, the liquid outlet is formed by bending the liquid guide pipe downwards, and the opening inside the liquid outlet is the liquid outlet. The downward bending of the air guide pipe with the air inlet facing downwards effectively guides residual liquid out, preventing airway blockage, and also effectively prevents dust from entering the container along with the air. The downward bending of the liquid outlet with the liquid outlet facing downwards effectively guides the liquid out, preventing liquid residue from remaining inside the liquid guide pipe.

[0010] The aforementioned dispensing nozzle includes a first straight section and a first bent section that bends away from the liquid dispensing pipe. The liquid dispensing pipe includes a second straight section and a second bent section that bends away from the air dispensing pipe. The inner cavity of the first straight section communicates with the inner cavity of the air inlet via the inner cavity of the first bent section, and the inner cavity of the second straight section communicates with the inner cavity of the liquid outlet via the inner cavity of the second bent section. Compared to the first straight section directly communicating with the inner cavity of the air inlet, the second straight section directly communicating with the inner cavity of the liquid outlet not only facilitates a smoother flow of gas and liquid but also effectively prevents the pipes from cracking or twisting due to thermal expansion and contraction.

[0011] In the aforementioned dispensing faucet, the two switches are respectively located on the side of the air-conducting pipe away from the liquid-conducting pipe and on the side of the liquid-conducting pipe away from the air-conducting pipe. This placement prevents accidental activation of the other switch while operating one. Furthermore, this design makes operation more ergonomic, avoiding discomfort during prolonged use. The coordination of both hands allows for easier operation of the individual switches, improving the smoothness and convenience of the operation.

[0012] In the aforementioned dispensing faucet, the two switches are respectively located at the outer ends of the first and second bends. The design of the first and second bends provides the user with more operating space, effectively preventing accidental activation and improving operational comfort.

[0013] In the aforementioned dispensing nozzle, the diameter of the inner cavity of the first straight tube is smaller than the diameter of the inner cavity of the second straight tube. The space provided by the air guide pipe for the liquid guide pipe helps to increase the upper limit of the liquid dispensing speed and improve dispensing efficiency.

[0014] The aforementioned dispensing tap has a reinforcing plate on its valve body. This reinforcing plate is connected to the outer walls of the air inlet, the first bend, the liquid outlet, and the second bend. The reinforcing plate effectively prevents deformation or damage to the air and liquid conduits due to stress concentration during prolonged use or under external force, thus significantly improving the overall stability and pressure resistance of the dispensing tap.

[0015] The aforementioned dispensing tap includes a valve stem and a cap. Two valve stems extend into the inner cavities of the first and second bends, respectively. Two caps are rotatably connected to the first and second bends, respectively, and can drive the corresponding valve stems to move axially back and forth. This valve stem and cap design allows users to more precisely control the flow of gas and liquid during operation, avoiding the problems of insensitive or uneven feel that may exist with traditional switches, providing a smoother and more intuitive operating experience.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this wine-making tap has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. In this wine dispenser, the gas delivery pipe and the liquid delivery pipe are controlled by two independent switches. This not only allows for flexible control of the wine flow and gas replenishment according to actual needs, making operation convenient and flexible, but also simplifies cleaning and maintenance. When cleaning or inspection is required, the gas delivery pipe and the liquid delivery pipe can be operated separately without worrying about mutual interference or affecting the cleaning effect. Compared with a single control design, this structure is more efficient in cleaning.

[0018] 2. In this wine dispensing faucet, the air guide pipe and the liquid guide pipe are arranged side by side, which makes the valve body structure more compact. This not only facilitates transportation and storage, but also helps to reduce the distance between the air inlet of the air guide pipe and the liquid outlet of the liquid guide pipe, that is, to make the air inlet and the liquid outlet adjacent to each other.

[0019] 3. In this wine dispensing tap, the air inlet of the venting pipe and the liquid outlet of the liquid dispensing pipe are adjacent. Even if there is residual wine in the venting pipe when the wine barrel is inverted for the first time, the close proximity of the air inlet and the liquid outlet allows the wine glass to be placed below them to catch the residual wine in the venting pipe and the wine flowing out of the liquid dispensing pipe. This effectively avoids hygiene and waste issues without complicated operations. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wine tap.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the tap of the wine dispenser.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction without the switch installed.

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0025] In the diagram, 1 is the valve body; 1a is the air guide pipe; 1a1 is the air inlet; 1a2 is the straight pipe section one; 1a3 is the bend section one; 1b is the liquid guide pipe; 1b1 is the liquid outlet; 1b2 is the straight pipe section two; 1b3 is the bend section two; 2 is the switch; 2a is the valve stem; 2b is the cap; and 3 is the reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this wine dispensing tap has an air guide pipe 1a, a liquid guide pipe 1b, and two switches 2. The two switches 2 respectively cut off or open the air guide pipe 1a and the liquid guide pipe 1b. The air guide pipe 1a and the liquid guide pipe 1b are arranged side by side to form the valve body 1 of the wine dispensing tap.

[0029] The air inlet pipe 1a bends downwards to form an air inlet 1a1, with the opening inside the air inlet 1a1 serving as the air inlet. The liquid outlet pipe 1b bends downwards to form a liquid outlet 1b1, with the opening inside the liquid outlet 1b1 serving as the liquid outlet. The air inlet of the air inlet pipe 1a and the liquid outlet of the liquid outlet pipe 1b are adjacent and both open downwards. The downward bend of the air inlet pipe 1a effectively guides residual liquid out, preventing airway blockage, and also effectively prevents dust from the environment from entering the container with the gas. The downward bend of the liquid outlet pipe 1b effectively guides the liquid out, preventing liquid residue from remaining inside the liquid outlet pipe 1b.

[0030] The gas guiding pipe 1a also includes a straight pipe section 1a2 and a bent section 1a3 that bends away from the liquid guiding pipe 1b. The liquid guiding pipe 1b also includes a straight pipe section 1b2 and a bent section 1b3 that bends away from the gas guiding pipe 1a. The inner cavity of the straight pipe section 1a2 is connected to the inner cavity of the air inlet 1a1 through the inner cavity of the bent section 1a3, and the inner cavity of the straight pipe section 1b2 is connected to the inner cavity of the liquid outlet 1b1 through the inner cavity of the bent section 1b3. Compared to the straight pipe section 1a2 being directly connected to the inner cavity of the air inlet 1a1, the straight pipe section 1b2 being directly connected to the inner cavity of the liquid outlet 1b1, the arrangement of the bent sections 1a3 and 1b3 not only helps to achieve a smoother flow of gas and liquid, but also effectively avoids the pipes from cracking or twisting due to thermal expansion and contraction.

[0031] Specifically, the straight pipe section 1a2 and the bend section 1a3 form an L-shaped structure, with an obtuse angle between the outer wall of the straight pipe section 1a2 and the outer wall of the air inlet 1a1. The straight pipe section 1b2 and the bend section 1b3 form an L-shaped structure, with an obtuse angle between the outer wall of the straight pipe section 1b2 and the outer wall of the liquid outlet 1b1. The ends of the bend section 1a3 and the bend section 1b3 are connected to form a shorter pipe, and the straight pipe section 1a2 and the straight pipe section 1b2 are arranged side by side and connected to form a longer pipe. The shorter pipe and the longer pipe form a T-shaped structure, that is, the air guide pipe 1a and the liquid guide pipe 1b are integrally set.

[0032] The diameter of the inner cavity of the straight pipe section 1a2 is smaller than the diameter of the inner cavity of the straight pipe section 1b2. The space provided by the air guide pipe 1a for the liquid guide pipe 1b helps to increase the upper limit of the liquid output speed and improve the dispensing efficiency.

[0033] The two switches 2 are respectively located at the outer ends of the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3. The placement of the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3 provides the user with more operating space, improving operational comfort. The fact that the two switches 2 are respectively located on the side of the gas conduit 1a away from the liquid conduit 1b and on the side of the liquid conduit 1b away from the gas conduit 1a prevents accidental activation of the other switch 2 while operating one. Furthermore, this design makes operation more ergonomic, avoiding discomfort during prolonged operation. With the coordination of both hands, the individual switches 2 can be operated more easily, improving the smoothness and convenience of operation.

[0034] A reinforcing plate 3 is provided on the valve body 1. The reinforcing plate 3 is connected to the outer wall of the air inlet 1a1, the outer wall of the first bend 1a3, the outer wall of the liquid outlet 1b1, and the outer wall of the second bend 1b3. Specifically, the reinforcing plate 3 is elongated, and its longer side is connected to the outer walls of the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3. The shorter two sides are connected to the outer walls of the air inlet 1a1 and the liquid outlet 1b1, respectively. The reinforcing plate 3 effectively prevents the air guide pipe 1a and the liquid guide pipe 1b from deforming or being damaged due to stress concentration during prolonged use or under external force, thereby effectively improving the overall stability and pressure resistance of the dispensing nozzle.

[0035] The switch 2 includes valve stems 2a and caps 2b. The two valve stems 2a extend into the inner cavities of the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3, respectively. The two caps 2b are rotatably connected to the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3, respectively, and can drive the corresponding valve stems 2a to move axially back and forth. Specifically, the two valve stems 2a can move axially back and forth within the inner cavity of the first bend 1a3 and the second bend 1b3, respectively. The combination of valve stems 2a and caps 2b allows users to more precisely control the flow of gas and liquid during operation, avoiding the problems of insensitive or uneven feel that may exist in traditional switches 2, providing a smoother and more intuitive operating experience.

[0036] The valve body 1 has a connection structure for connecting to the barrel at the end furthest from the liquid outlet and air inlet. When the dispensing tap is installed onto the barrel via this connection structure, both the air delivery pipe 1a and the liquid delivery pipe 1b are initially in the closed state. To dispense liquor, first open the switch 2 corresponding to the air delivery pipe 1a to equalize the air pressure inside and outside the barrel, then open the switch 2 corresponding to the liquid delivery pipe 1b. At this point, both the air delivery pipe 1a and the liquid delivery pipe 1b are open, ensuring that the pressure inside the barrel is balanced with the external pressure and preventing negative pressure, allowing the liquid to flow out smoothly. The air delivery pipe 1a and the liquid delivery pipe 1b are controlled by two independent switches 2. This allows for flexible control of the liquid flow and gas replenishment according to actual needs, making operation convenient and flexible. It also simplifies cleaning and maintenance. When cleaning or inspection is required, the air delivery pipe 1a and the liquid delivery pipe 1b can be operated separately without worrying about mutual interference or affecting the cleaning effect. Compared to a single-control design, this structure provides more efficient cleaning. The parallel arrangement of the venting pipe 1a and the liquid guiding pipe 1b allows for a more compact valve body structure, facilitating transportation and storage. It also helps reduce the distance between the air inlet of the venting pipe 1a and the liquid outlet of the liquid guiding pipe 1b, effectively placing them adjacent to each other. This proximity ensures that even if liquid remains in the venting pipe 1a during the first inverted use of the wine barrel, the close proximity of the inlet and outlet allows the wine glass to be placed below them, effectively catching any remaining liquid and preventing waste without complicated procedures.

[0037] Example 2:

[0038] The technical solution in this embodiment is basically the same as that in Embodiment 1. The difference is that in this embodiment, the gas guiding pipe 1a and the liquid guiding pipe 1b are set separately.

[0039] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0040] Although this document frequently uses the terms valve body 1, air guide pipe 1a, air inlet 1a1, straight pipe section 1a2, bend section 1a3, liquid guide pipe 1b, liquid outlet 1b1, straight pipe section 2b2, bend section 2b3, switch 2, valve stem 2a, cap 2b, and reinforcing plate 3, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wine dispensing tap, comprising an air-guiding pipe (1a), a liquid-guiding pipe (1b), and two switches (2), wherein the two switches (2) respectively shut off or open the air-guiding pipe (1a) and the liquid-guiding pipe (1b), characterized in that, The air guide pipe (1a) and the liquid guide pipe (1b) form the valve body (1) of the wine outlet. The air inlet of the air guide pipe (1a) and the liquid outlet of the liquid guide pipe (1b) are adjacent and both open downwards.

2. The wine dispensing tap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide pipe (1a) bends downward to form an air inlet (1a1), and the opening of the inner cavity of the air inlet (1a1) is an air inlet. The liquid guide pipe (1b) bends downward to form a liquid outlet (1b1), and the opening of the inner cavity of the liquid outlet (1b1) is a liquid outlet.

3. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air guide pipe (1a) includes a straight pipe section one (1a2) and a bent section one (1a3) that bends away from the liquid guide pipe (1b). The liquid guide pipe (1b) includes a straight pipe section two (1b2) and a bent section two (1b3) that bends away from the air guide pipe (1a). The inner cavity of the straight pipe section one (1a2) is connected to the inner cavity of the air inlet (1a1) through the inner cavity of the bent section one (1a3). The inner cavity of the straight pipe section two (1b2) is connected to the inner cavity of the liquid outlet (1b1) through the inner cavity of the bent section two (1b3).

4. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two switches (2) are respectively located on the side of the gas pipe (1a) away from the liquid pipe (1b) and on the side of the liquid pipe (1b) away from the gas pipe (1a).

5. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The two switches (2) are respectively located at the outer end of the first bending part (1a3) and the outer end of the second bending part (1b3).

6. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 5, characterized in that, The diameter of the inner cavity of the first straight tube section (1a2) is smaller than the diameter of the inner cavity of the second straight tube section (1b2).

7. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 6, characterized in that, The valve body (1) is provided with a reinforcing plate (3), which is connected to the outer wall of the air inlet (1a1), the outer wall of the first bend (1a3), the outer wall of the liquid outlet (1b1), and the outer wall of the second bend (1b3), respectively.

8. A wine dispensing tap according to claim 7, characterized in that, The switch (2) includes a valve stem (2a) and a cap (2b). The two valve stems (2a) extend into the inner cavity of the first bending part (1a3) and the inner cavity of the second bending part (1b3), respectively. The two caps (2b) are rotatably connected to the first bending part (1a3) and the second bending part (1b3), respectively, and can drive the corresponding valve stem (2a) to move back and forth along the axial direction.

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