Device for removing a fluid from a container, in particular for removing a drink from a drinks bottle, and drinks container

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1; 1a; 1b) for removing a fluid from a container, in particular for removing a drink from a drinks bottle, comprising a main body (2; 2a; 2b) provided with a through-channel (7; 7a; 7b) for the fluid and having a connection section (4; 4a; 4b) designed for being fluidically connected to the container. As intended, the connection section (4; 4a; 4b) is provided to surround a fluid removal section of the container. Advantageously, the fluid removal section of the container, which can have in particular a circumferential protrusion, can be engaged around and optionally engaged behind. A particularly stable and removable fitting is possible. The invention also relates to a drinks container.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for dispensing a liquid from a container, in particular for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle, comprising a base body with a flow channel for the liquid and a connecting section configured for fluidic connection with the container, wherein the connecting section is designed to enclose a liquid dispensing section of the container. The invention further relates to a beverage container.

[0002] US 6,264,072 B1 describes a pouring aid for a paint bucket, which can be attached to the paint bucket and through whose closable opening paint can be removed.

[0003] US patent 2015 / 0313388 A1 discloses a glass attachment for dispensing a beverage from a plastic bottle, which gives the user the sensation of drinking from a glass bottle. The attachment can be screwed onto the bottle.

[0004] DE 20 2017 101 989 U1 describes a two-part spout stopper that can be screwed onto a beverage container and has a tubular spout made of glass or ceramic with a rounded rim.

[0005] US 2014 / 0190923 A1 describes a cylindrical attachment ("bottle neck adapter") for a beverage bottle with a through-channel through which the beverage can be removed.

[0006] A so-called wine pourer is also known from the prior art. It is inserted into the neck of a wine bottle and held in place by friction. Because the inside of the bottle is smooth, the wine pourer frequently slips out and falls into a glass into which wine is to be poured. Furthermore, if the bottle is not completely empty, the wine pourer must be removed and replaced with a cork for further storage of the wine to prevent deterioration in quality.

[0007] The present invention is based on the objective of designing a sampling device of the type mentioned at the outset, which is suitable for decanting suspended solids from the liquid.

[0008] The problem is solved by a device that has the features of claim 1. A particularly stable and, in particular, detachable mounting is possible.

[0009] The connecting section is advantageously designed to form a fluid-tight connection with the container. This prevents leaks. It is beneficial that no liquid can escape at the joints and, for example, contaminate the bottle or divert a stream of liquid past the container into which the liquid is to be poured. The connecting section can be made of an elastic material such as rubber and fitted over the liquid outlet of the container, which could be, for example, a bottle neck.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the connecting section is integrally molded onto the base body. This advantageously simplifies the manufacturing process. Furthermore, there are no joints where leaks can occur. Although the connecting section is preferably integrally molded onto the base body, it is conceivable that both are made of different materials. For example, a device according to the invention, manufactured by injection molding from a plastic, can have a base body made of a different plastic than the connecting section, onto which the connecting section is injection molded.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the connecting section includes an insert designed for a fluid-tight connection with the liquid extraction section of the container. The insert is preferably replaceable and is made, in particular, of an elastic plastic such as rubber or sponge rubber. Because an insert is replaceable, different sized inserts can be used for different sized or shaped bottle necks.

[0012] Advantageously, the connecting section is provided with an internal thread designed to engage with an external thread on the liquid extraction section of the container. A particularly durable connection, preferably gas-tight, can be created by screwing the two sections together. Furthermore, the extraction device can be easily screwed onto a container.

[0013] In one embodiment of the invention, the base body has a circumferential rim on a side facing away from the connecting section, over which the liquid flows when it is dispensed from the container. The rim is preferably crescent-shaped in longitudinal section. This rim prevents individual drops of liquid from running down the side of the container and contaminating it after dispensing. Particularly when pouring from beverage containers containing milk products, care must be taken to ensure that the contents do not adhere to the outside of the container. Besides being visually unappealing, this can, for example, promote mold growth.

[0014] Although it is conceivable that the surrounding edge is sharp-edged, rounded or flanged, it is preferably crescent-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, it is conceivable that individual edge sections are shaped differently than adjacent edge sections. For example, one edge section may have sharp edges, while an adjacent edge section is crescent-shaped. Advantageously, a single dispensing device can be used for liquids with different properties.

[0016] Advantageously, one end of the base body, facing away from the connection section, is provided with a thread, particularly an external thread, designed to form a gas-tight connection with a sealing plug. This prevents gas exchange between the interior of the container, where the liquid is located, and the exterior of the container. The dispensing device is particularly suitable for carbonated liquids, such as beverages like mineral water or lemonade. Even if the bottle is not completely emptied, a nearly constant carbonation level can be maintained. Furthermore, with high-quality beverages like wine or champagne, this prevents ambient air from coming into contact with the contents and impairing the beverage's quality.

[0017] In a further embodiment of the invention, the diameter of the through-channel of the base body in the region of the connecting section is larger, smaller, or equal to the diameter of the through-channel in a spout area of ​​the base body facing away from the connecting section. Advantageously, the outflow behavior of the liquid can be influenced.

[0018] In one embodiment of the invention, the through-channel is preferably cylindrical and has a variable diameter in a longitudinal direction of the base body, which is particularly largest in a central region.

[0019] The base body is preferably made of a metal, a metal alloy, plastic, glass, and / or a ceramic material. While plastic is particularly economical, a base body made of metal, a metal alloy, glass, or ceramic is especially corrosion-resistant and food-safe. Furthermore, it can be cleaned even at high temperatures and with harsh cleaning agents.

[0020] The invention is explained in more detail below. The drawings show: Fig. 1 Extraction devices that are not part of the invention. Fig. 2 extraction facilities, of which Fig. 2a is not part of the invention and Fig. 2b is part of the invention. Fig. 3 extraction facilities, of which the Figuren 3a und 3b are not part of the invention, and the Figur 3c , which is part of the invention

[0021] One in Fig. 1a A device (1) made of plastic, shown schematically in longitudinal section, for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle comprises a hollow cylindrical base body (2) with a connecting section (4) having a thread (3), which is integrally molded onto the base body (2). A sharp-edged, circumferential rim (6) is located in a spout area (5) at one end of the base body (2) facing away from the connecting section (4). Due to the thread (3), the device (1) can be attached to a Fig. 1 The beverage bottle (not shown) is screwed onto the dispensing device and at least partially encloses a bottle neck with an external thread, forming a liquid- or gas-tight connection. A flow channel (7) allows the beverage to flow through when the beverage bottle is tilted from a storage position to a pouring position, and the liquid flows over the surrounding rim (6) into, for example, a glass. A sharp edge (8) on the rim interrupts the flow of the beverage when the beverage bottle is tilted back into the storage position, preventing any beverage droplets from running down the outside (9) of the dispensing device (1) and causing contamination.

[0022] One in Fig. 1b The device shown schematically in longitudinal section (1) for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from that in Fig. 1a This is demonstrated by a hollow cylindrical base body (2) made of steel and a connecting section (4) comprising a replaceable insert (10) made of hard rubber, which is fixedly arranged in a circumferential internal groove (11) in the connecting section in a force-fit and form-fit manner. The insert (10) is provided on its inner side with an internal thread (12) through which the device (1) can be screwed onto a beverage bottle. A force-fit and form-fit connection is possible.

[0023] One in Fig. 1c The device shown schematically in longitudinal section (1) for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from that in Fig. 1b as shown by the fact that an insert part (10) is provided which is made of a particularly elastic plastic, for example sponge rubber, which is inserted into a circumferential inner groove (11) of a connecting section (4). The extraction device (1) can be mounted on a Fig. 1c A beverage bottle not shown, for example a glass wine bottle, can be attached in such a way that a force-fit, gas-tight clamping connection is formed.

[0024] One in Fig. 1d The device shown schematically in longitudinal section (1) for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from that in Fig. 1b und 1c This is demonstrated by the fact that an insert (10) is made of a particularly elastic plastic and its diameter decreases linearly in the direction of beverage outflow. This allows for a particularly tight clamping connection when the device (1) is attached to a beverage bottle. Furthermore, a circumferential rim (6) has a crescent shape in longitudinal section.

[0025] It will now Fig. 2 Reference is made where identical or equivalent parts are used with the same reference number as in Fig. 1 are designated and the letter a is appended to the relevant reference number.

[0026] One in Fig. 2a The device shown schematically in longitudinal section (1a) for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from that in Fig. 1 shown by the fact that a passage channel (7a) of a rotationally symmetrical base body (2a) has a diameter that varies in the outflow direction of a beverage, increasing from a connecting section (4a) to a central area (13) and decreasing from the central area (13) to a circumferential, sharp-edged rim (6a).

[0027] One in Fig. 2b The device according to the invention (1a), shown schematically in longitudinal section, for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from that shown in Fig. 1 This is demonstrated by the fact that a through-channel (7a) of a rotationally symmetrical base body (2a) has a diameter that varies in the outflow direction of a beverage, decreasing abruptly towards a circumferential rim (6a) and then increasing again. This sharp reduction creates a decanting pocket (14) in the base body, in which suspended particles present in a beverage being dispensed from a bottle can accumulate during dispensing. This prevents, for example, cork fragments from a wine bottle from entering a wine glass.

[0028] It will now Fig. 3 Reference is made where identical or equivalent parts are used with the same reference number as in Fig. 1 and 2 are designated and the letter b is appended to the relevant reference number.

[0029] One in Fig. 3a The device (1b) shown schematically in longitudinal section for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from those in Fig. 1 and 2 shown by the fact that a sealing plug (15) is provided which has an internal thread (16) which is in a Fig. 3a In the closed position shown, the sealing plug (15) engages in an external thread (17) which is provided in an outer surface (9b) in a spout area (5b) of a base body (2b). In the closed position, the sealing plug (15) is gas-tight. Furthermore, an inner wall section of the sealing plug (15) forms a sealing surface with an end face (18) of a base body (2b).

[0030] One in Fig. 3b The device (1b) shown schematically in longitudinal section for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from those in Fig. 1 and 2shown by the fact that a screw-on sealing plug (15) is provided and the diameter of a passage channel (7b) in a spout area (5b) is larger than in a central area (13b) of a rotationally symmetric base body (2b).

[0031] One in Fig. 3c The device (1b) according to the invention, shown schematically in longitudinal section, for dispensing a beverage from a beverage bottle differs from those in Fig. 2b shown by the fact that a screw-on sealing plug (15b) is provided which is in a Fig. 3b The closed position shown is gas-tight. Such a dispensing device is particularly well-suited for wines and sparkling wines.

Claims

1. Device (1a; 1b) for removing a beverage from a container, in particular for removing a beverage from a beverage bottle, which has a rotationally symmetrical base body (2a; 2b) provided with a passage channel (7a; 7b) for the liquid and having a connecting section (4a; 4b) which is configured for a fluidic connection to the container, the connecting section (4a; 4b) being provided to enclose a liquid removal section of the container, characterized in that the passage channel (7a; 7b) has a variable diameter in a longitudinal direction of the base body (2a; 2b), which diameter decreases abruptly in a central region (13; 13b) to create a decanting pocket (14; 14b) and then increases again.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting section (4a; 4b) is designed to form a fluid-tight connection with the container.

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting section (4a; 4b) is integrally formed on the base body (2; 2a; 2b).

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting section (4a; 4b) has an insert part (10a; 10b) which is designed for fluid-tight connection to the liquid removal section of the container.

5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connecting portion (4a; 4b) has an internal thread 12a; 3b, 12b) which is adapted to engage with an external thread of the liquid removal portion of the container.

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the base body (2a; 2b) has, on a side facing away from the connecting section (4a; 4b), a circumferential edge (6a; 6b) over which the liquid flows when it is removed from the container, the edge (6a; 6b) preferably being sickle-shaped in longitudinal section.

7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that an end of the base body (2a; 2b) facing away from the connecting section (4a; 4b) is provided with a thread, in particular an external thread (17), which is provided to form a gas-tight connection with a sealing plug (15).

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a diameter of the passage channel (7a; 7b) of the base body (2a; 2b) in the region of the connecting section (4a; 4b) is greater than, less than or equal to a diameter of the passage channel (7a; 7b) in a spout region (5a; 5b) of the base body (2a; 2b) facing away from the connecting section (4a; 4b).

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the base body (2a; 2b) is formed from a metal, a metal alloy, plastic, glass and / or a ceramic material.

10. Beverage container, in particular beverage bottle, which has a liquid removal device (1a; 1b) according to one of claims 1 to 9.

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