EP4384749B1 - Soupape pour cartouche de gaz, cartouche de gaz pour un dispositif de gazéification d'eau et procédé de remplissage d'une telle cartouche de gaz - Google Patents

Soupape pour cartouche de gaz, cartouche de gaz pour un dispositif de gazéification d'eau et procédé de remplissage d'une telle cartouche de gaz Download PDF

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EP4384749B1
EP4384749B1 EP23729319.6A EP23729319A EP4384749B1 EP 4384749 B1 EP4384749 B1 EP 4384749B1 EP 23729319 A EP23729319 A EP 23729319A EP 4384749 B1 EP4384749 B1 EP 4384749B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F17C2205/0311—Closure means
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    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17—STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17C—VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
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  • the present invention relates to a valve for selectively closing and selectively opening a gas cartridge for a water carbonator, wherein the valve is adapted to hold a gas in the gas cartridge when it is closed and to provide a fluid connection to the gas cartridge when it is opened, wherein the valve comprises a valve housing having a cartridge connection opening aligned along a longitudinal axis of the valve so that gas can flow into and out of the cartridge in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
  • valves are used, for example, in WO 01/94816 A1 , DE 10 2019 217896 A1 and DE 200 13 847 U1 described.
  • valves are used on gas cartridges, in particular CO 2 cartridges, for soda makers.
  • Such soda makers are also referred to as carbonators and typically have a gas cartridge connection via which the gas cartridge, or the valve of the gas cartridge, can be connected to the soda maker.
  • the valve of the gas cartridge can then be optionally opened via an actuating device on the soda maker in order to remove gas, in particular CO 2 , from the gas cartridge and feed it to a container with liquid to be carbonated, for example drinking water.
  • a valve for gas cartridges for a water carbonator is made of WO01/94816A1 known.
  • Such a valve for a gas cartridge comprises a cartridge connection opening, through which gas can be filled into and removed from a receiving space of the gas cartridge.
  • This cartridge connection opening is arranged along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, so that gas can flow into and out of the receiving space of the gas cartridge in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
  • this valve has at least one external connection opening that opens laterally to the longitudinal axis, so that the gas can flow into the water carbonator in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the valve.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a valve or a gas cartridge in which lateral recoil forces are reduced.
  • the valve according to the invention is designed to be selectively closed and selectively opened so that gas can be removed from the gas cartridge and the gas cartridge can be filled with gas as desired.
  • the valve When the valve is closed, the gas can be held in the gas cartridge.
  • a fluid connection to the gas cartridge, in particular a receiving space of the gas cartridge is provided so that removal or filling can take place.
  • the gas can be removed from the gas cartridge via the outlet opening, with the outlet opening being arranged on the outside and oriented in such a way that gas flows out of the valve in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve housing, so that any recoil forces caused by the outflow act parallel to the longitudinal direction. In this way, recoil forces perpendicular to the longitudinal direction can be reduced or avoided.
  • the gas cartridge with the valve is arranged upright in a water carbonator, lateral forces when gas is removed are reduced.
  • the outlet opening is arranged such that the gas can escape in a direction away from the cartridge connection opening.
  • valve housing has exactly one outlet opening, which is arranged on the outside and along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis in such a way that gas can flow out of the valve in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • outlet openings can be provided, for example two, three, four, five or six.
  • the at least one outlet opening is arranged at a distance from the longitudinal axis.
  • the outlet opening By arranging the outlet opening in this way, the gas can be released from the gas cartridge both in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and in an area of the valve that is at a distance from the longitudinal axis, for example in a lateral edge area of the valve.
  • the valve can have a cylindrical shape and the at least one outlet opening can be radially distant from the cylinder axis.
  • a ratio of the distance of the outlet opening from the longitudinal axis to a distance of the outlet opening from an outer contour of the valve housing arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis is in the range from 10 to 1000, preferably in the range from 10 to 150, particularly preferably in the range from 25 to 100.
  • the distances mentioned are preferably defined from a center point of the outlet opening.
  • the outer contour of the valve housing is preferably the outer contour of the valve housing in the region of the outlet opening, so that the distance of the outlet opening from an outer contour of the valve housing arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis is defined by a distance perpendicular to the longitudinal axis in a cross-sectional plane intersecting the outlet opening.
  • the ratio mentioned is particularly preferably in the range from 40 to 50, for example 45.
  • the selection of such a ratio can contribute to the gas flowing out of the valve in an area laterally removed from the longitudinal axis, whereby the gas flows out of the valve parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the at least one outlet opening is designed in the shape of a ring segment, in particular in the shape of a circular ring segment, or in the shape of a ring, in particular in the shape of a circular ring.
  • the ring segment-shaped or ring-shaped outlet opening enables the gas to flow out of the valve concentrically to the longitudinal axis.
  • the ring segment-shaped or ring-shaped outlet opening is also less susceptible to becoming blocked by contamination and/or closed by deformation of the valve. If the valve housing comprises exactly one outlet opening, this is preferably designed in the shape of a circular ring, so that the gas can flow out over the entire ring surface of a circular ring.
  • Such a single, circular ring-shaped outlet opening can reduce or avoid asymmetrical gas flow out and the recoil forces caused thereby.
  • the valve housing comprises a housing core and a housing sleeve, wherein the at least one outlet opening is arranged between an inner contour of the housing sleeve and an outer contour of the housing core.
  • the outer contour of the housing core has a first diameter and the outer contour of the housing sleeve has a second diameter, wherein the ratio of the first diameter to the second diameter is in the range from 0.9 to 1, preferably in the range from 0.95 to 1 or in the range from 0.96 to 0.99, particularly preferably in the range from 0.97 to 0.99.
  • the ratio of the first diameter to the second diameter can be 0.985 or 0.980 or 0.990.
  • the housing sleeve is attached to the housing core in a non-detachable manner, i.e. not detachable without causing damage.
  • the housing sleeve is preferably attached to the housing core via a material connection, for example a welded connection and/or a soldered connection and/or an adhesive connection.
  • a force-fit connection for example via a press connection and/or a shrink connection.
  • a press connection or press fit with the housing core can be formed at an end of the housing sleeve opposite the outlet opening, in particular by the inner contour of the housing sleeve having a predetermined undersize with respect to the outer contour of the housing core.
  • the housing sleeve is attached to the housing core in a way that cannot be released manually, or cannot be released with a standard tool, or can only be released with a special tool.
  • a standard tool in this sense is understood to mean, for example, a wrench.
  • a special tool in this sense is not a standard tool, in particular not a wrench.
  • the housing sleeve is preferably attached to the housing core via a frictional connection, for example a screw connection.
  • the screw connection preferably has a static friction of its active surfaces that is so great that the screw connection cannot be released manually, i.e. by hand.
  • the housing sleeve is at least partially arranged in a fastening groove, in particular an annular one, formed in the housing core.
  • a connection area of the housing sleeve can be arranged within the fastening groove and a region of the housing sleeve facing away from the connection area of the sleeve can protrude from the fastening groove.
  • the connection area is preferably annular, for example as an annular protuberance on an inner contour of the housing sleeve or as an annular, front end area.
  • the housing core comprises a first housing core part and a second housing core part, wherein the fastening groove is arranged in a region between the first housing core part and the second housing core part.
  • the housing core is particularly advantageous if the housing sleeve has a connection region which is designed as an annular Protuberance is formed on the inner contour of the housing sleeve.
  • the two-part design of the housing core makes it easier to install the housing sleeve in the fastening groove.
  • the housing sleeve has a connection area that is designed as an annular protuberance on an inner contour of the housing sleeve and the connection area of the housing sleeve engages behind the first housing core part and/or the second housing core part.
  • the connection area can have an undercut that is located on the inside in the radial direction with respect to the first and/or second housing core part.
  • This undercut can be designed, for example, in the shape of a ring or ring segment.
  • the valve housing comprises a fastening element by means of which the housing sleeve is fastened to the housing core in a non-detachable manner, i.e. in a manner that cannot be removed without causing damage.
  • the fastening element can enclose the housing sleeve and the housing core at least in sections.
  • the fastening element can have a receiving opening in which the housing core and housing sleeve are received, the receiving opening having a predetermined undersize with respect to the common material thickness of the housing core and housing sleeve.
  • the housing sleeve can be arranged around the housing core and the fastening element can be pressed onto the housing sleeve, whereby the housing sleeve is pressed onto the housing core.
  • the valve housing comprises a fastening element by means of which the housing sleeve is non-releasably fastened to the housing core, wherein the fastening element is arranged in the fastening groove.
  • the fastening element is preferably arranged in the fastening groove, in particular pressed in, such that it fixes the housing sleeve in the fastening groove.
  • the valve housing has a sealing element, in particular a sealing ring, for sealing the housing sleeve against the housing core, which is arranged on a side of the housing sleeve opposite the outlet opening.
  • the sealing element can be used to seal the gap between the housing core and the housing sleeve on the side that is opposite the opposite the outlet opening, so that any undesirable escape of the gas by any means other than through the outlet opening is prevented.
  • the housing core has a feed channel which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction and opens into an opening in an intermediate space between the housing sleeve and the housing core.
  • a fluid connection between an interior of the valve housing and the outlet opening or between the cartridge connection opening and the outlet opening can be provided via the feed channel.
  • the intermediate space between the housing sleeve and the housing core preferably extends parallel to the longitudinal direction and has the at least one outlet opening.
  • the housing core has a larger cross-sectional width, in particular a larger diameter, on a side of the mouth facing the cartridge connection opening than on a side of the mouth facing away from the cartridge connection opening. Due to the different cross-sectional widths on the sides of the mouth, the escaping gas that flows through the feed channel can be diverted in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and flow out of the outlet opening in this direction.
  • a step can be provided on the outer contour of the housing core, which is arranged at the level of the mouth of the feed channel. If the housing core is cylindrical in the area of the mouth, it has a larger diameter on a side of the mouth facing the cartridge connection opening than on a side of the mouth facing away from the cartridge connection opening.
  • a groove is arranged in the outer contour of the housing core, which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction, in particular exactly one groove.
  • the groove can further improve the guidance of the outflowing gas in the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction.
  • several grooves can be arranged in the outer contour of the housing core, each of which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction, in particular exactly two grooves.
  • the groove is arranged in such a way that it intersects the mouth of the feed channel or ends in the mouth, so that the gas flowing through the feed channel can be introduced into the groove. If two feed channels are provided, it is preferably provided that the groove is arranged in such a way that it intersects the mouth of both feed channels. If two feed channels are on opposite sides, it is preferred if two grooves are provided, each arranged such that they intersect the mouth of a respective feed channel.
  • a retaining element in particular an annular one, is arranged on the valve housing, via which the valve can be secured in a gas cartridge connection of a water carbonator.
  • the retaining element preferably protrudes from the valve housing in a direction that is oblique, in particular perpendicular, to the longitudinal axis of the valve housing.
  • a pressure relief valve in particular comprising a bursting disk, is arranged on the valve housing, which is configured to allow excess pressure in the area of the cartridge connection opening to escape.
  • the bursting disk is preferably configured in such a way that it bursts at a predetermined excess pressure in the area.
  • the bursting of the bursting disk can create a connection between the cartridge connection opening and the environment.
  • the pressure relief valve preferably comprises an external excess pressure outlet opening that opens laterally to the longitudinal axis.
  • the valve has a cartridge closure element which is pre-tensioned into a closed position in which the cartridge closure element closes a passage between the outlet opening and the cartridge connection opening, wherein the cartridge closure element can be moved by an actuating element of the valve in the direction of an open position in which the passage between the outlet opening and the cartridge connection opening is opened for discharging gas.
  • the actuating element of the valve is preferably movable along the longitudinal axis.
  • the actuating element can be actuated by an activation element of a water carbonator which interacts with the actuating element, for example by an activation pin, when the valve or the gas cartridge is connected to a gas cartridge connection of the water carbonator.
  • the cartridge closure element is preferably pre-tensioned in the direction of the closed position by means of a first spring element.
  • the first spring element can be designed as a helical spring, preferably as a helical compression spring.
  • the previously mentioned open position of the cartridge closure element can also be used to create a passage between the cartridge connection opening and any filling opening in the valve housing for introducing gas into the gas cartridge.
  • the valve housing has a filling opening on a side opposite the cartridge connection opening, through which gas can flow into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
  • the filling opening is thus aligned along a longitudinal axis of the valve.
  • the filling opening offers the advantage that it is not necessary to fill the gas cartridge via the outlet opening.
  • the valve housing has a filling opening on a side opposite the cartridge connection opening, through which gas can flow into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis, wherein the actuating element has the filling opening.
  • the actuating element has a dual function: on the one hand, it can be used to actuate the gas extraction, in particular pressed in, and it provides a filling opening for filling the gas cartridge. It is therefore possible both to apply a pressure force in the direction of the longitudinal axis to activate the extraction of gas - in particular by means of an activation element of a water carbonator - and to introduce gas into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis during filling.
  • the valve housing has a filling opening on a side opposite the cartridge connection opening, through which gas can flow into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis, wherein the filling opening is arranged between an outer contour of the actuating element and an inner contour of the valve housing, wherein the filling opening is in particular ring-shaped.
  • the actuating element can be used to actuate the gas extraction, in particular pressed in.
  • the actuating element can have one or more internal, in particular lateral, openings that open into a space between the outer contour of the actuating element and the inner contour of the valve housing. Gas that flows into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis can be guided into the actuating element via this internal opening or openings, in particular along a direction transverse, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal direction.
  • the outlet opening is at a smaller distance from the cartridge connection opening than the filling opening.
  • the filling opening is arranged offset from the outlet opening with respect to the longitudinal axis.
  • the filling opening can be aligned along the longitudinal axis of the valve so that gas can flow into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis, while the outlet opening is arranged at a distance from the longitudinal axis and is arranged along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis such that gas can flow out of the valve in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the valve has an inlet closure element which is prestressed by a second spring element into a closed position in which the inlet closure element closes a passage between the filling opening and the cartridge connection opening or the filling opening, wherein the second spring element is designed such that the inlet closure element can be brought into an open position by applying a predetermined gas pressure to the filling opening, in which the passage between the filling opening and the cartridge connection opening or the filling opening is open for the introduction of gas.
  • the prestressed inlet closure element thus provides a filling partial valve in the manner of a check valve, which holds gas in the valve and lets in gas if there is a gas pressure at the filling opening that exceeds the predetermined gas pressure.
  • the second spring element can be designed as a helical spring, preferably as a helical compression spring.
  • the valve additionally has a cartridge closure element which is pre-tensioned into a closed position in which the cartridge closure element closes a passage between the filling opening and the cartridge connection opening, wherein the cartridge closure element can be moved by the inlet closure element of the valve in the direction of an open position in which the passage between the filling opening and the cartridge connection opening is open for the introduction of gas.
  • the cartridge closure element can also be brought into its open position. In this way, a fluid connection can be established between the inlet opening and the cartridge connection opening, via which the gas cartridge can be filled.
  • the cartridge closure element is preferably the same cartridge closure element which closes a passage between the outlet opening and the cartridge connection opening in the closed position.
  • the valve comprises, in particular in the area of the cartridge connection opening, a thread for connecting the valve to an opening of a gas cartridge.
  • the thread is preferably designed as an external thread so that it can be screwed to a corresponding internal thread of the gas cartridge.
  • the gas cartridge can achieve the same advantages and effects that have already been explained in connection with the valve according to the invention.
  • the gas cartridge preferably has a thread, particularly preferably an internal thread, in particular in the area of an opening, via which the valve is connected.
  • the gas cartridge can, for example, be designed in accordance with the standard DIN EN ISO 7866:2021-05.
  • the invention further relates to a method for filling a gas cartridge as described above, wherein the valve housing has a filling opening on a side opposite the cartridge connection opening, via which gas is introduced into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
  • the method allows a gas cartridge to be filled by supplying gas along the longitudinal axis of the valve.
  • a gas cartridge filled with gas is provided from which gas can be removed via the at least one outlet opening in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the valve. In this way, recoil forces perpendicular to the longitudinal direction can be reduced or avoided when removing gas.
  • the valve has an inlet closure element which is prestressed by a spring element into a closed position in which the inlet closure element closes the filling opening, wherein a predetermined gas pressure is applied to the filling opening to move the inlet closure element into an open position.
  • the pre-tensioned inlet closure element forms a type of check valve, which is opened when the specified gas pressure at the inlet opening is exceeded. When the inlet closure element is in the open position, gas can then be introduced into the valve through the inlet opening.
  • a fluid connection between the outlet opening and the environment is sealed.
  • one or more sealing elements to rest on an outer contour of the valve housing, which seal the outlet opening.
  • a gas cartridge 1 according to an embodiment of the invention is shown.
  • the gas cartridge 1 is configured to be connected to a gas cartridge connection of a water carbonator.
  • the gas cartridge 1 comprises a receiving space 2 with an opening at which a valve 10 according to the invention is arranged for selectively closing and selectively opening the gas cartridge 1.
  • a gas can be held in the gas cartridge 1 and in the open position a fluid connection can be provided in order to introduce gas into the gas cartridge 1 or to remove it from it.
  • the Fig. 1 shows the area of the gas cartridge 1 that includes the valve 1.
  • the gas cartridge 1 is shown in an upright position. In such an upright position, the gas cartridge 1 can be connected to the corresponding gas cartridge connection in a water carbonator.
  • FIG. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of a valve 10 for selectively closing and selectively opening a gas cartridge 1 for a water carbonator, which in the case of the gas cartridge 1 according to Fig. 1 can be used.
  • the valve 10 is designed to hold a gas in the gas cartridge 1 when it is closed and to provide a fluid connection to the gas cartridge 1 when it is opened.
  • the valve 10 comprises a valve housing 11 having a cartridge connection opening 15 aligned along a longitudinal axis L of the valve 10 so that gas can flow into and out of the gas cartridge 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
  • the valve housing 11 is connected to an annular retaining element 14, via which the valve 10 can be secured in a gas cartridge connection of a water carbonator.
  • the retaining element 14 can be gripped behind by a suitable holding element of the water carbonator.
  • the retaining element 14 is fastened to the outside of the valve housing 11.
  • the retaining element 14 has a circular recess in which a part of the valve housing 11, in particular a part of a valve core 30 of the valve housing 11, is received.
  • the outer contour of the retaining element 14 is octagonal in the exemplary embodiment, but can alternatively have a different shape, for example circular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal or heptagonal.
  • a sealing element 20, here a sealing ring, is provided between the retaining element 14 and the valve housing 11.
  • the retaining element 14 can be arranged between a projection of the valve housing 11 and a container housing of the gas cartridge 1. Alternatively, the retaining element 14 can be formed integrally with the valve housing 11.
  • a pressure relief valve 13 is arranged on the valve housing 11, which comprises a bursting disk 19.
  • the pressure relief valve 13 can allow excess pressure in the area of the cartridge connection opening to escape by bursting the bursting disk 19.
  • the valve housing 11 comprises a circular outlet opening 16 which is arranged on the outside and along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L such that gas can flow out of the valve 10 in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the outlet opening 16 is arranged at a distance from the longitudinal axis L and allows the gas to flow out in a direction parallel to the outer wall of the valve housing 11.
  • the outlet opening 16 is arranged near the outer wall of the valve housing 11 on A ratio of the distance of the outlet opening 16 from the longitudinal axis L to a distance of the outlet opening 16 from an outer contour of the housing sleeve 33 arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis L is in the range from 10 to 1000, preferably in the range from 10 to 150, particularly preferably in the range from 25 to 100, for example in the range from 40 to 50, in particular 45.
  • FIG. 4 shows an operational state.
  • Fig. 5 shows an exploded view of the same valve 10.
  • Surfaces that have a thread are marked with the reference symbol G.
  • the valve housing 11 of the valve 10 comprises a housing core 30 and a housing sleeve 33, which is arranged on the housing core 30 in a non-detachable manner, i.e. cannot be removed without causing damage.
  • a fastening element 35 is provided as a further part of the valve housing 11 to fasten the housing sleeve 33 to the housing core 30.
  • the fastening element 35 is designed in the manner of a ring, which is applied to the assembly of the housing sleeve 33 and the housing core 30.
  • a ring hole in the fastening element 35 has a predetermined undersize, so that a press fit of the fastening element 35 is achieved on the assembly of the housing sleeve 33 and the housing core.
  • the housing sleeve 33 is connected to the housing core 30 by the fastening element 35 in a force-fitting and non-detachable manner.
  • annular outlet opening 16 is located between an inner contour of the housing sleeve 33 and an outer contour of the housing core 30.
  • the gas can flow out of the intermediate space 36 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L from the outlet opening, cf. Fig. 6 and 7 .
  • the valve housing 11 has a sealing element 34, in particular a sealing ring.
  • the sealing element is arranged on a side of the housing sleeve 33 which is opposite the outlet opening 16. As can be seen from the illustrations in Fig. 6 and 7 can be removed, the sealing element 34 rests both on the housing sleeve 33 and on a projection of the housing core 30 and is held, in particular pressed, in position by the fastening element 35.
  • the intermediate space 36 is fluidically connected to the interior of the valve 10 via a supply channel 31.
  • the supply channel 31 is formed in the housing core 30 and runs transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the opening of the supply channel 31 into the intermediate space 36 between the housing sleeve 33 and the housing core 30 is identified by the reference number 32.
  • An insert 26 is arranged within the housing core 30.
  • the insert 26 is held in the housing core 30 by a ring 27.
  • a cartridge closure element 28 is arranged in the interior of the housing core 30, which is inserted into a Fig. 4 shown closed position, in which the cartridge closure element 28 closes a passage between the outlet opening 16 and the cartridge connection opening 15, here a passage in the insert 26.
  • the preload is brought about by a spring element 29.
  • the cartridge closure element 28 can be moved against the preload by an actuating element 21 of the valve 10 in the direction of an open position, in which the passage between the outlet opening 16 and the cartridge connection opening 15 is opened for the discharge of gas.
  • the actuating element 21 is arranged externally on a side of the valve 10 opposite the cartridge connection opening 15 and can be moved in the direction of the longitudinal axis L in order to discharge gas from the valve 10.
  • the actuating element 21 is coupled to the cartridge closure element 28 via an inlet closure element 24 in such a way that a pressure force can be transmitted to the cartridge closure element 28.
  • the actuating element 21 is mounted so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction in a socket 22 which is screwed to the housing core 30 on the side of the housing core 30 opposite the cartridge connection opening 15.
  • a sealing element 23, here a sealing ring is arranged between the actuating element 21 and the socket.
  • the inlet closure element 24 closes a filling opening 17 which is arranged in the actuating element 21.
  • the filling opening is configured so that gas can flow into the valve 10 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, provided that the inlet closure element 24 releases it.
  • the inlet closure element 24 is pushed into the position shown in the Fig. 4 shown closed position, in which the inlet closure element 24 closes the filling opening 17.
  • the spring element 25 is configured such that the inlet closure element 24 can be brought into an open position by applying a predetermined gas pressure to the filling opening 17, in which the filling opening 17 is opened for the introduction of gas.
  • gas can be introduced through the filling opening 17 into the interior of the valve housing 11 and then guided through the passage in the insert 26 in the direction of the cartridge connection opening 15.
  • a detailed representation of a valve 10 is shown, which is connected to a gas cartridge connection of a water carbonator.
  • the gas cartridge connection comprises a sealing device 200, 200', which rests on an outer contour of the valve 10 and seals an area around the outlet opening 16.
  • the sealing device has an upper sealing section 200 which seals above the outlet opening 16 and a lower sealing section 200 ⁇ which seals below the outlet opening 16.
  • a sealed space is thus created, in which the gas flowing out of the outlet opening 16 parallel to the longitudinal direction L is received.
  • the sealing device 200, 200 ⁇ shown further comprises a lateral opening 201 through which the gas flowing out of the valve 10, in particular the outlet opening 16, parallel to the longitudinal axis L is discharged in a direction oblique to the longitudinal axis L, see arrow A in Fig. 8
  • the gas can then be fed, for example via a pipe, to a carbonation device on the soda maker, through which the gas can be introduced into a container filled with water.
  • Fig. 7 shows the area of the valve housing 11 in which the supply channel 31 opens into the intermediate space 36 between the housing core 30 and the housing sleeve 33.
  • the fastening element 35 which connects the housing sleeve 33 to the housing core 30, is arranged to the side of the opening 32.
  • the sealing element 34 is also held by the fastening element 35 between a projection of the housing core 30 and the housing sleeve.
  • a step 38 is also provided in the outer contour of the housing core 30, cf. Fig. 5 .
  • the step 38 is expressed in that the housing core 30 has a larger cross-sectional width B1, here a larger diameter, on a side of the mouth 32 facing the cartridge connection opening 15 than the cross-sectional width B2, here the diameter on the side of the mouth 32 facing away from the cartridge connection opening 15, cf. Fig. 7 .
  • this step 38 on the side of the mouth 32 facing away from the cartridge connection opening 15 results in the intermediate space 36 between the housing sleeve 33 and the housing core 30.
  • the housing sleeve 33 lies directly against the housing core 30 on the side of the mouth 32 facing the cartridge connection opening 15.
  • the depictions in Fig. 9 and 10 show conditions that occur when filling the Fig. 1 shown gas cartridge 1 can be taken in via the filling opening 17 on the side of the valve 10 opposite the cartridge connection opening 15 in order to seal a fluid connection between the outlet opening 16 and the environment. This is necessary in order to prevent an undesired escape of the gas via the outlet opening 16 when gas is introduced via the filling opening 17. Rather, the gas introduced into the valve 10 via the filling opening 17 can then be guided into the receiving space of the gas cartridge 1 via the cartridge connection opening 15.
  • the representations in Fig. 9 and 10 each show that a sealing element 301 is arranged on the outer contour of the valve housing 11, which seals the area around the outlet opening 16 from the environment.
  • FIG. 11 to 15 A second embodiment of a valve 10 according to Fig. 1 to 3 is based on the illustrations in Fig. 11 to 15
  • This valve 10 comprises elements which have the same effect as the elements of the Fig. 4 to 10 These elements are provided with identical reference numerals and will not be explained again. Rather, with regard to these elements, reference is made to the corresponding description.
  • Fig. 4 to 10 In contrast to the valve 10 according to the first embodiment, in the valve 10 according to the second embodiment the supply channel 31 is arranged at a different location of the housing core 30. In comparison to Fig. 4 the feed channel 31 is in Fig. 11 further away from the cartridge connection opening 15, i.e. here it is shifted upwards. Accordingly, the step 38 is also located at a position further away from the cartridge connection opening 15, cf. Fig. 12 compared to Fig. 5 .
  • a groove 37 is arranged in the outer contour of the housing core 30, which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the groove 37 is arranged such that it intersects the mouth 32 of the feed channel 31 or ends in the mouth 32.
  • such a groove 37 which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction L, can be provided on the outer contour of the housing core 30.
  • the groove 37 is preferably arranged such that it intersects the mouth 32 of the feed channel 31 or ends in the mouth 32.
  • FIG. 4 to 10 In contrast to the valve 10 according to the first embodiment, in the valve 10 according to the third embodiment, a groove 37, in particular exactly one groove 37, is arranged in the outer contour of the housing core 30, which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction L. The groove 37 is arranged such that it intersects the mouth 32 of the feed channel 31, in particular of exactly one feed channel 31.
  • FIG. 4 to 10 In contrast to the valve 10 according to the first embodiment, in the valve 10 according to the fourth embodiment, two grooves 37 are arranged in the outer contour of the housing core 30, which run parallel to the longitudinal direction L. Furthermore, the valve 10 according to the fourth embodiment comprises two feed channels 31, which are arranged on diametrically opposite sides of the housing core. The valve 10 preferably comprises exactly two feed channels 31. The grooves 37 are arranged such that they each intersect the mouth 32 of one of the feed channels 31.
  • FIG. 1 to 3 A fifth embodiment of a valve 10 according to Fig. 1 to 3 is based on the illustrations in Fig. 20 and 21
  • This valve 10 comprises elements which have the same effect as the elements of the Fig. 4 to 10 These elements are provided with identical reference numerals and will not be explained again. Rather, with regard to these elements, reference is made to the corresponding description.
  • Fig. 4 to 10 In contrast to the valve 10 according to the first embodiment, in the valve 10 according to the fifth embodiment, a groove 37, in particular exactly one groove 37, is arranged in the outer contour of the housing core 30, which runs parallel to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the groove 37 is arranged such that it intersects the mouth 32 of a first supply channel 31 or ends in the mouth 32. Furthermore, the valve 10 according to the fifth embodiment comprises an additional second supply channel 31 which opens into the same groove 37 as the other supply channel 31.
  • the depictions in Fig. 22 to 26 show a sixth and seventh embodiment of a valve 10 for selectively closing and selectively opening a gas cartridge 1 for a water carbonator, which alternatively can be used for the gas cartridge 1 according to Fig. 1 can be used.
  • the valves 10 according to these embodiments are designed to hold a gas in the gas cartridge 1 when it is closed and to provide a fluid connection to the gas cartridge 1 when they are open.
  • the respective valve 10 comprises a valve housing 11 which has a cartridge connection opening 15 which is aligned along a longitudinal axis L of the valve 10 so that gas can flow into the gas cartridge 1 and out of the gas cartridge 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
  • valves 10 according to the sixth and seventh embodiments are similar to the structure of the valves 10 according to the previous embodiments, which is why identical reference numerals designate elements with identical functions and reference is made in this regard to the explanations for the previous embodiments.
  • the statements on the previous embodiments with regard to filling also apply accordingly to a gas cartridge 1 which comprises a valve 10 according to the sixth or seventh embodiment.
  • the valve 10 shown has a valve body 11 with a housing core 30, which comprises a fastening groove 39.
  • the fastening groove 39 is ring-shaped and opens in the direction of the longitudinal axis L.
  • An annular, frontal region of the housing sleeve 33 is arranged in the fastening groove 39.
  • a fastening element 35 is located within the fastening groove 39.
  • the fastening element 35 is ring-shaped and pressed into the fastening groove 39, so that the fastening element 35 fixes the housing sleeve 33 in the fastening groove 39.
  • a sealing element 34 for example a sealing ring, is also provided and arranged within the groove.
  • annular outlet opening 16 is formed, which is arranged externally and along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L such that gas can flow out of the valve 10 in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the valve 10 shown has a valve body 11 with a housing core 30, which is designed in several parts.
  • the housing core 30 comprises a first housing core part 30.1 and a second housing part 30.2.
  • the housing core parts 30.1, 30.2 are connected to one another, for example via a screw connection.
  • This screw connection is preferably non-detachable, ie cannot be released without causing damage, or cannot be released manually, or cannot be released with a standard tool, or can only be released with a special tool.
  • the first housing core part 30.1 and the second housing core part 30.2 are designed in such a way that an annular fastening groove 39 is formed in an area between the first housing core part 30.1 and the second housing core part 30.2.
  • An annular protuberance of the housing sleeve 33 is arranged and fixed in this fastening groove 39.
  • an intermediate space is formed with an annular outlet opening 16, which is arranged on the outside and along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L in such a way that gas can flow out of the valve 10 in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis L.
  • the intermediate space between the housing sleeve 33 and the housing core 30 is fluidically connected to the interior of the valve 10 via a supply channel 31.
  • the supply channel 31 is formed between the first housing core part 30.1 and the second housing core part 30.2 and runs transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the supply channel 31 bends as it continues radially inwards, initially parallel to the longitudinal direction L and then again in a direction transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal direction L.
  • the supply channel 31 opens into the interior of the valve 10, viewed radially inwards.
  • a cartridge closure element 28 is arranged, which is inserted into a Fig. 24 shown closed position, in which the cartridge closure element 28 closes a passage between the outlet opening 16 and the cartridge connection opening 15, here a passage in the second housing core part 30.2.
  • the pre-tension is caused by a spring element 29.
  • the cartridge closure element 28 can be moved against the pre-tension by an actuating element 21 of the valve 10 in the direction of an open position, in which the passage between the outlet opening 16 and the cartridge connection opening 15 is opened for the discharge of gas.
  • the Actuating element 21 is arranged externally on a side of the valve 10 opposite the cartridge connection opening 15 and can be moved in the direction of the longitudinal axis L in order to let gas out of the valve 10.
  • the actuating element 21 is coupled to the cartridge closure element 28 via an inlet closure element 24 in such a way that a pressure force can be transmitted to the cartridge closure element 28.
  • the actuating element 21 is mounted in the first housing core part 30.1 so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction.
  • a sealing element 23 here a sealing ring, is arranged between the actuating element 21 and the first housing core part 30.1.
  • the valve housing 11 has a filling opening 17 on a side opposite the cartridge connection opening 15, through which gas can flow into the valve 10 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L, wherein the filling opening 17 is arranged between an outer contour of the actuating element 21 and an inner contour of the valve housing 11.
  • This filling opening 17 is ring-shaped.
  • the actuating element 21 comprises several internal, in particular lateral, openings 40, which open into an intermediate space between the outer contour of the actuating element 21 and the inner contour of the valve housing 11. Gas which flows into the valve in the direction of the longitudinal axis L can be guided into the actuating element 21 via these internal openings 40, in particular along a direction transverse, preferably perpendicular, to the longitudinal direction.
  • the inflowing gas can move the inlet closure element 24 into its open position if the gas pressure is sufficient, in which the passage between the filling opening 17 and the cartridge connection opening 15 is open.
  • gas can be introduced through the filling opening 17 into the interior of the valve housing 11 and then guided through the passage in the second housing core part 30.2 in the direction of the cartridge connection opening 15.
  • One of the designs with internal, lateral openings 40 of the actuating element 21 is also in the Fig. 22 and 23 shown sixth embodiment of a valve 10 according to the invention.
  • the housing sleeve 33 is designed in one piece with the element designed as the second housing core part 30.2.
  • the valve housing 11 is essentially formed by the housing sleeve 33, 30.2 and the housing core 30.1 in this modification.
  • the outlet opening 16 is provided between an inner contour of the housing sleeve 33 and the outer contour of the housing core 30.1.
  • the joining of the housing sleeve 33, 30.2 and the housing core 30.1 can be carried out via a screw connection which is non-detachable, ie cannot be removed without causing damage, or cannot be removed manually, or cannot be removed with a standard tool, or can only be removed with a special tool.
  • the housing sleeve 33 comprises a connection area on its inner contour, which engages behind the first housing core part 30.1 and/or the second housing core part 30.2. In this way, a positive connection of the sleeve element to the housing core can be made possible, which makes it difficult or impossible for the housing sleeve 33 to become loose in the radial direction.

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  1. Vanne (10) pour fermer et ouvrir sélectivement une cartouche de gaz (1) pour un appareil à gazéifier l'eau, la vanne (10) étant adaptée pour maintenir un gaz dans la cartouche de gaz (1) lorsqu'elle est fermée et pour établir une communication fluidique avec la cartouche de gaz (1) lorsqu'elle est ouverte,
    la vanne (10) comprenant un corps de vanne (11) ayant une ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche orientée le long d'un axe longitudinal (L) de la vanne (10), de sorte que le gaz est apte à entrer dans la cartouche de gaz (1) et à sortir de la cartouche de gaz (L) dans la direction de l'axe longitudinal (L),
    le corps de vanne (11) comprenant au moins une ouverture de sortie (16) qui est située à l'extérieur et aménagée le long d'une direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal (L) de telle sorte que le gaz soit apte à s'échapper de la vanne (10) dans la direction parallèle à l'axe longitudinal (L),
    caractérisée en ce que ladite au moins une ouverture de sortie (16) est espacée de l'axe longitudinal (L).
  2. Vanne (10) selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'un rapport entre la distance de l'ouverture de sortie (16) par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (L) et une distance de l'ouverture de sortie (16) par rapport à un contour extérieur du corps de vanne (11) agencé parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal (L) est compris dans une gamme allant de 10 à 1000, de préférence dans une gamme allant de 10 à 150, de manière particulièrement préférée dans une gamme allant de 40 à 50.
  3. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que ladite au moins une ouverture de sortie (16) est réalisée en forme de segment annulaire, notamment en forme de segment d'anneau circulaire, ou en forme d'anneau, notamment en forme d'anneau circulaire.
  4. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le corps de vanne (11) comprend un noyau (30) de corps et un manchon (33) de corps, ladite au moins une ouverture de sortie (16) étant agencée entre un contour intérieur du manchon (33) de corps et un contour extérieur du noyau (30) de corps.
  5. Vanne (10) selon la revendication 4, caractérisée en ce que le manchon (33) de corps est agencé au moins partiellement dans une rainure de fixation (39), en particulier annulaire, formée dans le noyau (30) de corps, en particulier dans laquelle le noyau (30) de corps comprend une première partie de noyau de corps (30.1) et une deuxième partie de noyau de corps (30.2), la rainure de fixation (39) étant située dans une zone située entre la première partie de noyau de corps (31. 1) et la deuxième partie de noyau de corps (31.2), le manchon (33) de corps présentant une zone de fixation qui est réalisée sous forme d'excroissance annulaire sur un contour intérieur du manchon (33) de corps et la zone de fixation du manchon (33) de corps s'engageant derrière la première partie de noyau de corps (30.1) et/ou la deuxième partie de noyau de corps (30.2).
  6. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications 4 à 5, caractérisée en ce que le noyau (30) de corps présente un canal d'alimentation (31) qui est agencé transversalement, notamment perpendiculairement, à la direction longitudinale (L) et qui débouche dans un espace intermédiaire entre le manchon (33) de corps et le noyau (30) de corps dans une embouchure (32), en particulier, le noyau (30) de corps présentant, sur un côté de l'embouchure (32) tourné vers l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche, une largeur (B1) de section transversale plus grande, en particulier d'un diamètre plus grand, que sur un côté de l'embouchure (32) opposé à l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche.
  7. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'un élément de retenue (14), en particulier de forme annulaire, est agencé sur le corps de vanne (11), par lequel la vanne (10) est apte à être fixée dans un raccord de cartouche de gaz d'un appareil à gazéifier l'eau.
  8. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'une soupape de surpression (13), comprenant notamment un disque à rupture (19), est agencée sur le corps de vanne (11), laquelle est configurée pour laisser s'échapper une surpression existant dans la zone de l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche.
  9. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée par un élément (28) de fermeture de cartouche qui est rappelé dans une position de fermeture dans laquelle l'élément (28) de fermeture de cartouche ferme un passage entre l'ouverture de sortie (16) et l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche, l'élément (28) de fermeture de cartouche étant apte à être déplacé par un élément d'actionnement (21) de la vanne (10) en direction d'une position d'ouverture, dans laquelle le passage entre l'ouverture de sortie (16) et l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche est ouvert pour l'évacuation du gaz.
  10. Vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le corps de vanne (11) présente, sur un côté opposé à l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche, une ouverture de remplissage (17) par laquelle du gaz est apte à s'écouler dans la vanne en direction de l'axe longitudinal (L), en particulier l'ouverture de remplissage (17) étant agencée entre un contour extérieur de l'élément d'actionnement (21) et un contour intérieur du corps de vanne (11), l'ouverture de remplissage (17) étant notamment de forme annulaire.
  11. Vanne (10) selon la revendication 10, caractérisée par un élément (24) de fermeture d'entrée qui est rappelé par un élément ressort (25) dans une position de fermeture dans laquelle l'élément (24) de fermeture d'entrée ferme un passage entre l'ouverture de remplissage (17) et l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche ou l'ouverture de remplissage (17), l'élément ressort (25) étant conçu de telle sorte que l'élément (24) de fermeture d'entrée est apte à être amené, par application d'une pression de gaz prédéterminée à l'ouverture de remplissage (17), dans une position d'ouverture dans laquelle le passage entre l'ouverture de remplissage (17) et l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche ou l'ouverture de remplissage (17) est ouvert pour l'introduction de gaz.
  12. Cartouche de gaz (1) destinée à être raccordée à un raccord de cartouche de gaz d'un appareil à gazéifier l'eau avec une vanne (10) selon l'une des revendications précédentes.
  13. Procédé de remplissage d'une cartouche de gaz (1) selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le corps de vanne (11) présente, sur un côté opposé à l'ouverture (15) de raccordement de cartouche, une ouverture de remplissage (17) par laquelle du gaz est introduit dans la vanne (10) dans la direction de l'axe longitudinal (L).
  14. Procédé selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que la vanne (10) comporte un élément d'obturation d'entrée (24) qui est rappelé par un élément ressort (25) dans une position de fermeture dans laquelle l'élément d'obturation d'entrée (24) ferme l'ouverture de remplissage (17), une pression de gaz prédéterminée étant appliquée à l'ouverture de remplissage (17) pour amener l'élément d'obturation d'entrée (24) dans une position ouverte.
  15. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 13 ou 14, dans lequel une communication fluidique entre l'ouverture de sortie (16) et l'environnement est rendue étanche.
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