Dispensing Line For a Dispensing System

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dispensing line ( 8 ) for a dispensing system to be used in connection with dispensing of a beverage. Said system comprising a beverage container ( 2 ), said container comprising an outlet wherein an extractor tube ( 20 ) is arranged, and a dispensing device ( 1 ) adapted to connect a pressure medium, such as CO 2 , to the container so that the beverage present in the container is forced out of the container via the extractor tube. The dispensing line further comprises a connection means ( 10 ) for attachment to the extractor tube ( 20 ), said connection means ( 10 ) comprises a non-reattachment means ( 15 - 35 ), which is adapted to disengage the connection when the dispensing line is detached from the extractor tube, so that the dispensing line cannot be reused.

1 . A dispensing line for a dispensing system to be used in connection with dispensing of a beverage, said system comprising a beverage container, said container comprising an outlet wherein an extractor tube is arranged, and a dispensing device adapted to connect a pressure medium, such as CO 2 , to the container so that the beverage present in the container is forced out of the container via the extractor tube, wherein said dispensing line comprises a connection means for attachment to the extractor tube, said connection means comprises a non-reattachment means, which is adapted to disengage the connection when the dispensing line is detached from the extractor tube, so that the dispensing line cannot be re-used. 
   
   
       2 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the non-reattachment means comprises sealing means which is adapted to loose it's sealing property when the connection means is detached from the extractor tube. 
   
   
       3 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connection means is attached to the extractor tube by a snap or click action. 
   
   
       4 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the non-reattachment means comprises means for destroying or damaging the snap or click action when the connection means is detached from the extractor tube. 
   
   
       5 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connection means comprises a valve which is adapted to connect the pressure medium to the extractor tube. 
   
   
       6 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing line is made of a flexible material, such as plastic or the like. 
   
   
       7 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connector means is made of a material, which is mouldable such as polymer. 
   
   
       8 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing line is disposable or a one-way part. 
   
   
       9 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing line is sterile packed. 
   
   
       10 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing line comprises an outlet which is the outlet of the device. 
   
   
       11 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the outlet is tapered towards the opening for enhancing the flow properties of the beverage at the outlet. 
   
   
       12 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the part of the dispensing line located closest to the outlet is angled so as to provide a non-dripping outlet. 
   
   
       13 . Dispensing line as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the dispensing line comprises means which is connected to a handle for opening and closing the dispensing line. 
   
   
       14 . An extractor tube for use in connection with the dispensing line according to  claim 1 , wherein said extractor tube comprises an attachment means which is adapted to be connectable with the connection means of the dispensing line. 
   
   
       15 . A system for dispensing beverage, comprising a beverage container, said container comprising an outlet wherein an extractor tube is arranged, and a dispensing device adapted to connect a pressure medium, such as CO 2 , to the container so that the beverage present in the container is forced out of the container via the extractor tube, wherein said system further comprises a dispensing line according to  claim 1 . 
   
   
       16 . System as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the pressure medium is contained in a separate compartment in the container. 
   
   
       17 . System as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the container is made of metal and a cooling device is arranged in contact with the container so that the container is cooled by this contact. 
   
   
       18 . Use of the dispensing line according to  claim 1  for dispensing a beverage, such as beer, from a keg.