US1867892A - Purifying apparatus - Google Patents

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July 19, 1932. 1,867,892

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Patented July 19, 1932 UNITED STATES FRANK E. RICE, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN PURIFYING APPARATUS Application filed July 30, 1930. Serial No. 471,866.

The present invention relates to a purifying apparatus and particularly to a carbonating and bottling apparatus which may be used by a manufacturer or dispenser of various kind of beverages and the like, in which event it is constructed on a large scale or it may be constructed on a small scale for retail business in order that beverages or liquids may be charged and dispensed in small quantities.

The present invention is more particularly concerned with the manner of assembling the various parts going to make up the complete apparatus.

It is desirable in the manufacture of beverage dispensing apparatus that the tank be as smooth as possible on the inside for the application of lining material utilized for sanitary purposes. It has been found that where supporting legs are riveted to such a tank uneven portions occur on the interior of the tank which, to some extent, are detrimental in applying the enamel or other type of lining.

The present invention contemplates leg supports for a tank, which tank is cylindrical and disposed in horizontal position, which legs are formed in pairs for each end of the tank, the legs being normally separated and each provided with an arcuate portion for underlying a part of the bottom of the tank. A flexible metallic strap connects the ends of the arcuate portions of the legs and with such portions forms a band for encircling the tank body. The adjacent ends of the underlying portions of the legs are provided with enlargements for the reception of a clamping bolt to draw together these ends of the leg supports for tightening the band about the tank body. This construction provides a strong, rigid, and secure support for the tank without having to be used with rivets or like attaching means so that the tank body may be smooth on the interior.

It is also desirable to weld heads to such tank body and the supports just described serve to maintain the body in position while gel heads are being welded to the ends of the y. An object of the present invention is to provide supporting legs and a clamping strap for securing a tankto the legs in such nature that the legs may be readily removed if' desired.

Another object of the invention'is to provide strong and sturdy legs for tanks for supporting the weight of the tank thereon and encircling bands secured to the leg'portions for clamping the tank to the leg portions without having to use any attaching means, such as bolts, rivets, or the like.

A further object of the invention is to pro vide leg supports for a tank which may be readily applied and removed and which sup ports are clamped to the body.

Another object of the invention is to provide a support for horizontal tanks, which support is clamped to the tank body and serves to maintain the support in permanent position as well as a support for the body while the same is being constructed and arranged for its ultimate purpose.

The above, other, and further objects of the invention will be apparent from the following description, accompanying drawing,

and appended claims.

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing and the views thereof are as follows:

Figure l is a side elevational view of a carbonating and clarifying apparatus embodying the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end elevational view of the apparatus illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a fragmental end view of one of the supports'for the tank.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmental sectional view taken substantially in the plane of line IV-IV of Figure 2.

The apparatus chosen to exemplify the present invention comprises a cylindrical horizontally disposed tank 1 having heads 2 welded to the ends of the tank 1. Each head has a neck 3 welded to the same which neck terminates in flanges 4. The necks 3 constitute openings for admissionto the interior of the tank 1 for cleaning and other purposes.

Caps 5 having flanges 6 are securedby means of bolts 7 to the flanges 4 of the neck 3. Suitable packing material 8 is interposed between the flanges 4 and 6 for the purpose of making a liquid tight and air tight connection between the caps and the necks.

A filling opening 9 is provided on the top side of the tank 1 of sufficient size to allow the introduction of any liquids toge her with such clearing agents as are utilized in the manufacture of beverages. The opening 9 is closed by a cap 10 having threaded engagement with the collar forming the opening.

The tank 1 as well as the collar defining the opening 9 is lined with suitable material such as glass, enamel or other vitreous material which is acid-proof and which may be easily washed and sterilized for maintaining the apparatus in sanitary condition.

as the neck 3 are lined with similar material.

A pipe 11 is carried by the cap 10 and communicates with the interior of the opening 9. A pressure gage 12 is secured to the upper end of the pipe 11. Branch pipes 13 and 14 extend horizontally from each side of the pipe 11. A valve 15 controls passage from the pipe 11 to the branch pipes 13 and 14.

One of the heads 2 is provided with a cylindrical box 16 closed by a screw cap 17. A pipe 18 is carried in the cap 17 and extends within the box 16. A valve 19 is provided in the pipe 18.

A gas container 20 is connected by means of a flexible conduit 21 with the branch pipe 14. The branch pipe 13 is connected by means of a flexible conduit 22 with a nozzle 23.

A cooler 24 comprising, in the present instance, a rectangular box is arranged below the tank 1 on the floor 25 on which the legs of the tank rest. A pipe coil 26 is arranged within the cooler 24 and one end of the pipe coil extends from the boX 24 at 27 and the other end communicates with the nozzle 23. A flexible conduit 28 connects the exposed ends 27 of the coil 26 with the pipe 18 oppositely of the valve 19 in the pipe.

A drainage out-let 29 is provided in the opening therein.

There are two pairs of legs A and B provided for supporting the tank 1 on the floor or table 25. Each pair of legs consists of a left leg 32 and a right leg 33. Each leg is provided with an arcuate portion 34 and 35 respectively for underlying the lower portion of the tank 1. The contiguous ends of the arcuate portions 34 and 35 are extendeddownwardly forming blocks 36 and 37. A pin 38 is secured in one of the blocks, for instance the block 36, for projecting into asuitably disposed opening in the block 37. Each of the blocks 36 and 37 is provided with a hole 39 and passing the band 42 about an end of the tank and then bringing together the blocks 36 and 37 with the pin 38 entering the block 37 to properly align the legs underneath the tank, whereupon the bolt 41 is in serted and the blocks 36 and 37 drawn together to firmly clamp the band 42 about the The interiors of the heads 2 and 3 as well a I tank. V

The pairs of legs A and B attached to the tank 1 in the manner above described suitably support the tank on the-floor or table 25.

Each of the legs 33 is provided with a threaded aperture 43 for receiving the threaded end 44 of a bolt 45. The other end of the bolt is upturned forming a bent end 46 which is passed through the aperture 47 turned against the inner surface of the legs 33.

Each of the blocks 30 is provided with a threaded wing screw 48 for tightening the bracket 30 on the upturned ends 46 of the bolts 45.

A valve 49 is associated with the nozzle 23 and is actuated by a handle 50 for opening and closing communication between the nozzle the pipe coil 26 within the cooler 24 and the conduit 22. p

A bracket 51 is secured to the cooler 24 and has an arm 52 adjustably supported thereon for cooperating with a bottle to hold the same against the nozzle 23. The arm 52 is adjustable in order to support a bottle of any convenient size about the nozzle 23.

The pairs of legs A and B are useful in assembling the apparatus and may be socured to the tank 1 prior to the time that the heads 2 are welded to the same. When so used, the bands 42 would be applied to the tank 1 near the ends thereof and the bolts 41 tightened so that the band would tightly engage and support the tank 1. The heads 2 are then welded to the ends of the tank 10, and 17 and associated parts may then be installed and the tank 1 connected to the cooler 24 by applying the conduit 28.

When the apparatus has been assembled for operation and such liquids as are to be used in the manufacture of the desired beverage introduced into the tank 1 through the opening 9. Treating agents such, for instance, as sugar, may be added in proper proportions and the liquid allowed to settle until properly clarified. Any sedimentthat forms will accumulate in the bottom of the tank 1. Such sediment, no matter how little, is detrimental to the beverage and it is, therefore highly important that the charging gas in the container 20 be introduced into the tank in such manner as not to agitate the sediment. The gas container 20 is then connected to the pipe extension 14 and the valve 15 opened, whereupon the gas charges into the interior of the tank 1 and the liquid therein carbonated. Such carbonation takes lace withoutany agitation of the sediment which may have accumulated in the body of the receptacle.

The liquid is retained in the receptacle a suflicient length of time to properly condition the same for consumption.

The gas receptacle 20 is then disconnected and if desired a cap may be applied over the branch pipe 14 or the pipe might be provided with a stopcock to readily close the same when the receptacle 20 is removed.

The apparatus is useful in supplying beverages for consumption on the spot, in which event the beverage would be withdrawn from the tank 1 through the valve 19, conduit 28, and passed through the coil 26 in the cooler 24:. Suitable cooling agents being introduced to the cooler will produce the desired cooling effect.

Such cooled liquids may then be withdrawn through the nozzle 23 by manipulation of the valve handle 50.

Should it be desired to bottle the contents of the tank 1, then a bottle is applied to the nozzle 23, the arm 52 of the bracket adjusted to support the bottle on the nozzle, the valve handle 50 is then actuated to open the nozzle 23 and any air that may remain in the bottle passes upwardly through the conduit 22 to the interior of the tank 1, and the liquid from the coil 26 within the cooler is discharged into the bottle until the bottle is filled, whereupon the valve 50 is closed, the bottle removed and an empty bottle inserted and the cycle of operation repeated.

The branch pipe 13 may, if desired, be provided with a stopcock to close communication between the conduit 22 at the interior of the tank or receptacle 1.

The assembly of the purifying apparatus above described is one which makes possible reduction of cost of assembly, and furthermore utilizes permanent legs and bands 42 for supporting the tank 1 during construction.

The attachment of the cooling tank 24. to the legs A and B serves to rigidify the legs as well as to properly position the cooling tank with respect to the receptacle 1.

The inner end of the pipe 18 is upturned within the box 16 so as to receive the liquid contents of the receptacle 1 above the bottom of the same, thus assuring that no sediment within the receptacle is carried through the cooler coil 26 and discharged into the bottle or glass, or other article used in dispensing the liquid.

The provision of the necks 3 and the cover members 5 enables ready access to the interior of the receptacle 1 for cleaning or other purpose. I

A drip pan is installed on the top of the cooler boX 2 1 for receiving whatever drippings there may be arising from use of the apparatus.

The invention has been described more or less precisely as to details, yet it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited thereby, as changes may be made in the arrangement and proportion of parts and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

The invention is claimed as follows:

1. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposed cylindrical tank v body, pairs of legs for supporting said tank body, each pair of legs consisting of separate leg members and bands attached to the ends of said leg members for surrounding said tank, and means associated with said leg...-

members for drawing the same together to clamp the bands about the tank.

2. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposed cylindrical tank body, two pairs of legs for supporting said tank body in operative position, each pair of legs consisting of separate leg members and having arcuate portions integral therewith for underlying a portion of the tank body, a flexible band connected to the ends of said arcuate portions, and means associated with said arcuate portions of said legs for drawing together the same to clamp the bands about the tank body.

3. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposed cylindrical tank body two pairs of legs for supporting said tank body, each pair of legs consisting of separated leg members and having arcuate portions for underlying the tank body, the adjacent ends of said arcuate portions having downwardly extending block end members, means on one block for cooperating with the other block to align said adjacent ends, and means passing through said blocks for. drawing the same together to clamp said band about said tank.

4. Leg supports for tanks and the like consisting of a pair of legs each of which is separate from the other, each. of said legs having a portion thereof fashioned to conform to the contour of a supported tank, a continuous flexible band connected to the ends of said last mentioned portions for surrounding a tank, each of said leg members having a portion cooperating with a similar portion on the other leg member for receiving clamping means to draw said leg members together and tighten said band about a the tank.

.5. A tank structure including in combination, a horizontally disposed cylindrical tank body, a pair of end supports for said body, said supports in each instance consisting of a pair of separated legs, an unbroken band attached at its ends to said separated legs for surrounding the tank body, and means cooperating With said separated legs for drawing the same together to clamp said band about said tank body, said pairs of legs serving to support the tank body during assembly of the same.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Detroit, Wayne County,

Michigan.

FRANK E. RICE.

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