Isobarometric and self-contained apparatus for sampling purpose on gaseous drinks
AssigneeBrasseries Kronenbourg
InventorsGilbert Bauer, Michel Maurer
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Abstract
The invention relates to a self-contained apparatus used for constant pressure sampling of gaseous beverages especially during fermentation. The apparatus is provided with a tripod (3) and grip frame (15) with a stand for the sampling container (20) and for an inert gas bottle. In the upper part, a distribution-head has two inlet-taps (23 and 24), a pressure-tap (35), and a closing member with an injection cannula (21). Moreover, the apparatus comprises between the distribution-head (16) and the pressure-tap (35) an element (38) for adjusting the flow of the evacuating system, being operated by the pressure-tap.
Claims11
A self-contained constant pressure apparatus for sampling gaseous beverages, comprising a frame composed of a tripod and a central inclined stand surmounted by an upper block provided with a handle, with the central stand comprising a first support for a sample drawing recipient (20) and another support for an inert gas bottle (7), and the upper block comprising a distributor-head (16) including two taps (23,24) for admission and regulation of gas and liquid, an exit leading into a tap (35) for pressurising said exit, a regulation valve (38) acting upon distributor-head evacuation means and monitored by the tap (35);
- the distributor-head at its lower face having an stopper (19) with joint (18) for receiving a neck of the sample drawing recipient;
- the distributor-head including a common inner chamber (25) for said evacuation means including an evacuation circuit (40), said apparatus including tightening means (43) for applying said neck of the sample drawing recipient against the stopper (19).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.