AN ADAPTER SET FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH A COLLAPSIBLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER

摘要

An adapter set for use in combination with a collapsible beverage container and a beverage dispensing system. The beverage dispensing system includes a housing defining an inner chamber, a pressurizing device for pressurizing the inner chamber, a cooling device for cooling the inner chamber, and a tapping device. A tapping line extends from the inner chamber to the tapping device. The adapter set comprises an insert defining an outer shape matching to the inner shape of the inner chamber and allows the insert to be received within and positioned within the inner chamber. The insert defines a cavity for receiving the beverage container and for positioning the beverage container in a specific orientation within the inner chamber. The adapter set further comprises a piercing device to be positioned juxtaposed the beverage container and to be maintained in the position juxtaposed the beverage container by the insert and includes a cannula connected to the tapping line for piercing the beverage container. The tapping line serves to transfer the beverage from the beverage container to the tapping device by collapsing the beverage container due to exposure to the overpressure inside the inner chamber.