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EP0608772B1
EP0608772B1 EP94100825A EP94100825A EP0608772B1 EP 0608772 B1 EP0608772 B1 EP 0608772B1 EP 94100825 A EP94100825 A EP 94100825A EP 94100825 A EP94100825 A EP 94100825A EP 0608772 B1 EP0608772 B1 EP 0608772B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/14—Reducing valves or control taps
    • B67D1/1405—Control taps
    • B67D1/145—Control taps comprising a valve shutter movable in a direction perpendicular to the valve seat
    • B67D1/1455—Control taps comprising a valve shutter movable in a direction perpendicular to the valve seat the valve shutter being opened in the same direction as the liquid flow
    • B67D1/1461—Control taps comprising a valve shutter movable in a direction perpendicular to the valve seat the valve shutter being opened in the same direction as the liquid flow the valve shutter being integral with a compensator
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/14—Reducing valves or control taps
    • B67D1/1405—Control taps
    • B67D1/145—Control taps comprising a valve shutter movable in a direction perpendicular to the valve seat
    • B67D1/1455—Control taps comprising a valve shutter movable in a direction perpendicular to the valve seat the valve shutter being opened in the same direction as the liquid flow
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/4238—With cleaner, lubrication added to fluid or liquid sealing at valve interface
    • Y10T137/4245—Cleaning or steam sterilizing
    • Y10T137/4259—With separate material addition
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/4238—With cleaner, lubrication added to fluid or liquid sealing at valve interface
    • Y10T137/4245—Cleaning or steam sterilizing
    • Y10T137/4273—Mechanical cleaning
    • Y10T137/4336—Cleaning member reciprocates in passage
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/598—With repair, tapping, assembly, or disassembly means

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  • the invention relates to a tap for serving beverages, in particular beer, consisting of a compensator arranged in a tap housing provided with a tap outlet, conical at one end and provided with a flow channel for the beer, the conical end of which is directed towards the front end of the tap housing is installed, and a closure seal which can be actuated via an actuating device, for example a lever.
  • Such a tap which was known under the name “compensator tap” or “Korneliushahn”, consists of a housing with an outlet and a rocker arm arranged thereon, which leads to a cock piston which actuates a foam nozzle.
  • a compensator for pressure regulation which consists of a conical body at one end, which can be pushed more or less far into the housing by a regulating lever via a gear drive, whereby the flow depending on the position of the regulating lever is regulated.
  • the known tap has certain disadvantages in that it has to be removed when cleaning the beer line and possibly removing a cleaning sponge.
  • the structure of the known tap is divided into two Beer extraction process, namely the regulation of the flow through the compensator and the opening of the seal for the outlet of the beer, is relatively complicated.
  • a tap of the type mentioned has become known, in which the compensator provided with a flow channel for the beer is installed in the beer line or the bar with its conical end in the direction of the front end of the tap housing.
  • a sleeve provided with a corresponding conical cavity is arranged in the journal housing to form an annular gap for pressure compensation.
  • it is closed by means of a sealing piston which can be pushed into the beer line and which is pressed into the opening of the beer line by means of a spring.
  • the piston By means of a lever, the piston can be moved back against the spring pressure when the tap is opened, so that the beer can flow freely into the conical annular gap and to the outflow opening.
  • the sleeve with its conical cavity can be moved against the body which is conically shaped at the front end and serves as a compensator and has a central bore for the beverage.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a tap of the type mentioned, which is much simpler in construction and with which it is possible to remove the cleaning liquid and any cleaning sponges without complicated removal of the tap.
  • the compensator is a fixed part of the beer line due to the special installation and does not require an additional drive.
  • the formation of the annular gap required for the pressure reduction takes place by the push-on and retractable sealing and adjusting sleeve, which thus simultaneously serves as a tight seal for the tap. Closure seal and annular gap formation for the tap are thus fixed in one unit.
  • the invention also achieves the essential advantage that cleaning sponges and cleaning fluid can be discharged directly to the front, since it is only necessary to remove the compensation sealing sleeve from the tap housing.
  • the tap according to the invention has a compensator 4 provided with a flow channel 6 for the beer, which is installed in the beer line or the sheep with its conical end 5 in the direction of the front end of the tap housing 1 is.
  • the tap housing 1 has a front, removable and sliding on the compensator 4 compensation sealing sleeve 22 with a tap outlet 23.
  • the compensation sealing sleeve 22 has a conical cavity, which in the closed state is pressed tightly against the conical end 26 of the compensator 4 by the pressure of a spring 25 resting against a fixed stop 24.
  • the tap lever 27 In the open state of the tap, the tap lever 27 is moved in the direction of the front end of the compensation sealing sleeve 22.
  • An internal guide 28 for a pivotably mounted lever 29 is provided in the handle of the pivot lever 27.
  • the lever 29 bears with its lower end 30 against an adjustable curve contour 31.
  • the tap housing 1 By sliding on this curve contour, as can be seen from Fig. 1, the tap housing 1 is moved forward with the compensation sealing sleeve, so that an annular gap 9 is opened, which widens conically at a constant annular gap thickness to the rear part of the tap.
  • the beer flows from the beverage line through the central bore 6 in the fixed compensator 4 and then on its front side in its outer annular gap 9.
  • the compensator has a material thinner 32 at the front, conical end, so that a partially hollow cylindrical low pressure chamber 33 is formed in which the beer flows in without pressure and runs from there into the tap outlet 23.
  • the ring gap is opened according to the lever angle.
  • the translation between the lever position and the width of the annular gap 9 takes place through the curved contour 31.
  • a larger angle on the tap lever means a wider annular gap, which in turn leads to a larger volume flow at a given delivery pressure.
  • the volume flow can be reduced or increased by adjusting the adjusting nut. If the dispensing lever is in the end position (Fig. 1) brought, it is locked, and the beer flows continuously from the tap.
  • the dismantling of the tap is very simple, as can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the compensation sealing sleeve 22 is turned 90 degrees to the left and pulled off to the front. Since the tap in the beverage area consists of only two parts, it is not necessary to dismantle the tap for cleaning. The cleaning of the exposed compensator 4 can be done with a brush or sponge. The same applies to the compensation sealing sleeve 22.
  • the tap according to the invention is not only suitable for drinks, but for liquids of all kinds, in particular also for taking samples.

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The invention relates to a tap for dispensing beverages, especially beer, which is composed of a compensator which is arranged in a tap casing which is provided with a tap outlet and takes the form of a body which is conical at one end and of a locking seal which can be actuated by means of an actuating device, for example a lever. The tap is characterised in that the compensator (4), which is provided with a through channel (6) for the beer, is incorporated into the beer pipe and/or the shaft with its conical end (5) in the direction of the front end of the tap casing (1), in which there is arranged, in order to form an annular clearance (9) for pressure equalisation and for opening and closing the tap, a spring-loaded (11) 2sealing and adjustment sleeve (10) which is provided with an appropriate conical cavity and can be slid by the actuating device, for example the lever (13), longitudinally onto the conical part of the compensator so it rests tightly against the said part and can be slid away from the latter in order to form the annular clearance. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Zapfhahn zum Ausschank von Getränken, insbesondere Bier, bestehend aus einem in einem mit einem Zapfhahnauslauf versehenen Zapfhahngehäuse angeordneten, an einem Ende konisch ausgebildeten und mit einem Durchlaufkanal für das Bier versehenen Kompensator, der mit seinem konischen Ende in Richtung des vorderen Endes des Zapfhahngehäuses eingebaut ist, und einer über eine Betätigungsvorrichtung, beispielsweise einen Hebel, betätigbare Verschlußdichtung.The invention relates to a tap for serving beverages, in particular beer, consisting of a compensator arranged in a tap housing provided with a tap outlet, conical at one end and provided with a flow channel for the beer, the conical end of which is directed towards the front end of the tap housing is installed, and a closure seal which can be actuated via an actuating device, for example a lever.

Ein derartiger Zapfhahn, der unter den Namen "Kompensatorhahn" oder "Korneliushahn" bekannt wurde, besteht aus einem Gehäuse mit einem Auslauf und einem daran angeordneten Kipphebel, der zu einem Hahnenkolben führt, der eine Schaumdüse betätigt.Such a tap, which was known under the name "compensator tap" or "Korneliushahn", consists of a housing with an outlet and a rocker arm arranged thereon, which leads to a cock piston which actuates a foam nozzle.

Im hinteren Ende des Gehäuses befindet sich ein Kompensator für die Druckregulierung, der aus einem an einem Ende konisch ausgebildeten Körper besteht, der von einem Regulierhebel über einen Zahnradantrieb mehr oder weniger weit in das Gehäuse eingeschoben werden kann, wodurch der Durchfluß je nach Stellung des Regulierhebels reguliert wird.In the rear end of the housing is a compensator for pressure regulation, which consists of a conical body at one end, which can be pushed more or less far into the housing by a regulating lever via a gear drive, whereby the flow depending on the position of the regulating lever is regulated.

Der vorbekannte Zapfhahn weist insofern gewisse Nachteile auf, als er bei der Reinigung der Bierleitung und evtl. der Entfernung eines Reinigungsschwämmchens abmontiert werden muß. Außerdem ist der Aufbau des vorbekannten Zapfhahns durch die Zweiteilung des Bierentnahmevorgangs, nämlich die Regulierung des Durchflusses über den Kompensator und die Öffnung der Dichtung zum Austritt des Biers, verhältnismäßig kompliziert.The known tap has certain disadvantages in that it has to be removed when cleaning the beer line and possibly removing a cleaning sponge. In addition, the structure of the known tap is divided into two Beer extraction process, namely the regulation of the flow through the compensator and the opening of the seal for the outlet of the beer, is relatively complicated.

Aus der GB-A-1 339 976 ist ein Zapfhahn der eingangs genannten Art bekanntgeworden, bei dem der mit einem Durchlaufkanal für das Bier versehene Kompensator in die Bierleitung bzw. den Schaff mit seinem konischen Ende in Richtung des vorderen Endes des Zapfgehäuses eingebaut ist. Im Zapfgehäuse ist zur Bildung eines Ringspaltes für die Druckkompensation eine mit einer entsprechenden konischen Aushöhlung versehene Hülse angeordnet. Bei dem vorbekannten Zapfhahn erfolgt sein Verschluß mittels eines in die Bierleitung einschiebbaren Dichtungskolbens, der mittels einer Feder in die Öffnung der Bierleitung eingedrückt wird. Mittels eines Hebels kann der Kolben beim Öffnen des Zapfhahns gegenüber dem Federdruck zurückbewegt werden, so daß das Bier frei in den konischen Ringspalt und zur Ausströmöffnung fließen kann.From GB-A-1 339 976 a tap of the type mentioned has become known, in which the compensator provided with a flow channel for the beer is installed in the beer line or the bar with its conical end in the direction of the front end of the tap housing. A sleeve provided with a corresponding conical cavity is arranged in the journal housing to form an annular gap for pressure compensation. In the known tap, it is closed by means of a sealing piston which can be pushed into the beer line and which is pressed into the opening of the beer line by means of a spring. By means of a lever, the piston can be moved back against the spring pressure when the tap is opened, so that the beer can flow freely into the conical annular gap and to the outflow opening.

Bei diesem vorbekannten Zapfhahn ist aber ein zusätzlicher Dichtungskolben erforderlich, der in das Gehäuse eingebaut werden muß. Außerdem ist es mit dem vorbekannten Zapfhahn nicht ohne weiteres möglich, eine Reinigungsvorrichtung, beispielsweise ein die Bierleitung durchströmendes Reinigungsschwämmchen, zu verwenden, da dieses nicht an der Vorderseite entfernt werden kann.In this known tap, however, an additional sealing piston is required, which must be installed in the housing. In addition, it is not readily possible with the previously known tap to use a cleaning device, for example a cleaning sponge flowing through the beer line, since this cannot be removed from the front.

Ferner ist bei dem vorbekannten Zapfhahn die Hülse mit ihrer konischen Aushöhlung gegen den am vorderen Ende entsprechend konisch geformten, als Kompensator dienenden und eine zentrale Bohrung für den Getränks aufweisenden Körper bewegbar.Furthermore, in the known tap the sleeve with its conical cavity can be moved against the body which is conically shaped at the front end and serves as a compensator and has a central bore for the beverage.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Zapfhahn der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, der wesentlich einfacher im Aufbau ist und mit dem es möglich ist, ohne kompliziertes Abnehmen des Zapfhahns die Reinigungsflüssigkeit und eventuelle Reinigungsschwämmchen zu entfernen.The present invention has for its object to provide a tap of the type mentioned, which is much simpler in construction and with which it is possible to remove the cleaning liquid and any cleaning sponges without complicated removal of the tap.

Zur Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe wird ein Zapfhahn gemäß Patentanspruch 1 vorgeschlagen.To solve the problem, a tap according to claim 1 is proposed.

Mit dem Zapfhahn gemäß der Erfindung wird der wesentliche Vorteil erreicht, daß der Kompensator durch den besonderen Einbau fester Bestandteil der Bierleitung ist und keinen zusätzlichen Antrieb benötigt. Die Bildung des für die Druckminderung erforderlichen Ringspaltes erfolgt nämlich durch die aufschieb- und zurückziehbare Dicht- und Einstellhülse, die damit gleichzeitig als dichter Verschluß für den Zapfhahn dient. Verschlußdichtung und Ringspaltbildung für den Zapfhahn sind somit in einer Einheit festgelegt.With the tap according to the invention the main advantage is achieved that the compensator is a fixed part of the beer line due to the special installation and does not require an additional drive. The formation of the annular gap required for the pressure reduction takes place by the push-on and retractable sealing and adjusting sleeve, which thus simultaneously serves as a tight seal for the tap. Closure seal and annular gap formation for the tap are thus fixed in one unit.

Mit der Erfindung wird auch der wesentliche Vorteil erreicht, daß Reinigungsschwämmchen und Reinigungsflüssigkeit direkt nach vorne abgeführt werden können, da es hierzu lediglich erforderlich ist, die Kompensationsdichthülse vom Zapfhahngehäuse abzunehmen.The invention also achieves the essential advantage that cleaning sponges and cleaning fluid can be discharged directly to the front, since it is only necessary to remove the compensation sealing sleeve from the tap housing.

Anhand der Zeichnungen soll am Beispiel einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Zapfhahn gemäß der Erfindung näher erläutert werden.With reference to the drawings, the tap according to the invention will be explained in more detail using the example of a preferred embodiment.

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  • Fig. 1
    eine prinzipielle Schnittzeichnung einer Ausführungsform des geöffneten Zapfhahns.
  • Fig. 2
    zeigt eine prinzipielle Schnittzeichnung des geschlossenen Zapfhahns gemäß Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 und Fig. 4
    zeigen zwei Schnittzeichnungen des zerlegten Zapfhahns gemäß den Figuren 1 und 2.
In the drawings shows
  • Fig. 1
    a basic sectional drawing of an embodiment of the open tap.
  • Fig. 2
    shows a basic sectional drawing of the closed tap according to FIG. 1.
  • 3 and 4
    show two sectional drawings of the disassembled tap according to Figures 1 and 2.

Wie sich aus den Figuren der Zeichnung ergibt, weist der Zapfhahn gemäß der Erfindung einen mit einem Durchlaufkanal 6 für das Bier versehenen Kompensator 4 auf, der in die Bierleitung bzw. den Schaff mit seinem konischen Ende 5 in Richtung des vorderen Endes des Zapfhahngehäuses 1 eingebaut ist. Das Zapfhahngehäuse 1 weist eine vordere, abnehmbare und auf dem Kompensator 4 gleitende Kompensationsdichthülse 22 mit einem Zapfhahnauslaß 23 auf. Die Kompensationsdichthülse 22 weist eine konische Aushöhlung auf, die im geschlossenen Zustand durch den Druck einer gegen einen festen Anschlag 24 anliegenden Feder 25 dicht an das konische Ende 26 des Kompensators 4 gedrückt wird.As can be seen from the figures of the drawing, the tap according to the invention has a compensator 4 provided with a flow channel 6 for the beer, which is installed in the beer line or the sheep with its conical end 5 in the direction of the front end of the tap housing 1 is. The tap housing 1 has a front, removable and sliding on the compensator 4 compensation sealing sleeve 22 with a tap outlet 23. The compensation sealing sleeve 22 has a conical cavity, which in the closed state is pressed tightly against the conical end 26 of the compensator 4 by the pressure of a spring 25 resting against a fixed stop 24.

Im geöffneten Zustand des Zapfhahns wird der Zapfhebel 27 in Richtung des vorderen Endes der Kompensationsdichthülse 22 bewegt. Im Handgriff des Zapfhebels 27 ist eine Innenführung 28 für einen schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel 29 vorgesehen. Der Hebel 29 liegt mit seinem unteren Ende 30 an einer einstellbaren Kurvenkontur 31 an. Durch das Gleiten auf dieser Kurvenkontur wird, wie sich aus Fig. 1 ergibt, das Zapfhahngehäuse 1 mit der Kompensationsdichthülse nach vorn bewegt, so daß ein Ringspalt 9 geöffnet wird, der sich bei konstanter Ringspaltstärke zum hinteren Teil des Zapfhahns konisch erweitert. Das Bier fließt von der Getränkeleitung durch die zentrale Bohrung 6 im feststehenden Kompensator 4 und danach an dessen Vorderseite in dessen außenliegenden Ringspalt 9. Der Kompensator weist am vorderen, konischen Ende noch eine Materialverdünnung 32 auf, so daß ein teilweise hohlzylindrischer Niederdruckraum 33 entsteht, in den das Bier drucklos einfließt und von dort in den Zapfhahnauslauf 23 läuft.In the open state of the tap, the tap lever 27 is moved in the direction of the front end of the compensation sealing sleeve 22. An internal guide 28 for a pivotably mounted lever 29 is provided in the handle of the pivot lever 27. The lever 29 bears with its lower end 30 against an adjustable curve contour 31. By sliding on this curve contour, as can be seen from Fig. 1, the tap housing 1 is moved forward with the compensation sealing sleeve, so that an annular gap 9 is opened, which widens conically at a constant annular gap thickness to the rear part of the tap. The beer flows from the beverage line through the central bore 6 in the fixed compensator 4 and then on its front side in its outer annular gap 9. The compensator has a material thinner 32 at the front, conical end, so that a partially hollow cylindrical low pressure chamber 33 is formed in which the beer flows in without pressure and runs from there into the tap outlet 23.

Das Öffnen des Ringspaltes erfolgt entsprechend der Zapfhebelneigung. Die Übersetzung zwischen Hebelstellung und der Weite des Ringspaltes 9 erfolgt durch die Kurvenkontur 31. Ein größerer Winkel am Zapfhahnhebel bedeutet einen breiteren Ringspalt, was wiederum bei gegebenem Förderdruck zu einem größeren Volumenstrom führt.The ring gap is opened according to the lever angle. The translation between the lever position and the width of the annular gap 9 takes place through the curved contour 31. A larger angle on the tap lever means a wider annular gap, which in turn leads to a larger volume flow at a given delivery pressure.

Der Volumenstrom kann durch Verstellen der Einstellmutter vermindert oder vergrößert werden. Wird der Zapfhebel in die Endstellung (Fig. 1) gebracht, so ist er arretiert, und das Bier strömt kontinuierlich aus dem Hahn.The volume flow can be reduced or increased by adjusting the adjusting nut. If the dispensing lever is in the end position (Fig. 1) brought, it is locked, and the beer flows continuously from the tap.

Das Zerlegen des Zapfhahns ist sehr einfach, wie sich aus den Figuren 3 und 4 ergibt. Man dreht die Kompensationsdichthülse 22 im 90 Grad nach links und zieht sie nach vorne ab. Da der Zapfhahn im Getränkebereich nur aus zwei Teilen besteht, ist ein weiteres Zerlegen des Zapfhahns für die Reinigung nicht notwendig. Die Reinigung kann beim freiliegenden Kompensator 4 mit Bürste oder Schwamm vorgenommen werden. Das gleiche gilt für die Kompensationsdichthülse 22.The dismantling of the tap is very simple, as can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4. The compensation sealing sleeve 22 is turned 90 degrees to the left and pulled off to the front. Since the tap in the beverage area consists of only two parts, it is not necessary to dismantle the tap for cleaning. The cleaning of the exposed compensator 4 can be done with a brush or sponge. The same applies to the compensation sealing sleeve 22.

Der Zapfhahn gemäß der Erfindung eignet sich nicht nur für Getränke, sondern für Flüssigkeiten aller Art, insbesondere auch zur Probeentnahme.The tap according to the invention is not only suitable for drinks, but for liquids of all kinds, in particular also for taking samples.

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  1. Tap for dispensing beverages, especially beer, consisting of a compensator (4), arranged in a tap casing (1) provided with a tap outlet, formed conical at one end and provided with a through-passage (6) for the beer, which compensator is inserted with its conical end (5) in the direction of the front end of the tap casing (1), and a closure seal operated by a control device, for example a lever, characterised in that the tap casing (1) has a front, removable compensation seal sleeve (22) sliding on the compensator (4), with a tap outlet (23) and a conical cavity, which in the closed state of the tap fits tightly, through the pressure of a spring (25) held against a firm stop (24), on to the tapered end (5) of the compensator (4) and in the opened state of the tap can be retracted forwardly from the compensator 4, by means of a tap lever connected to the tap casing (1), to create an annular gap (9), wherein the tap lever consists of a handle (27) with an inner channel (28) for a pivotally mounted lever rod (29), one end (30) of which is in sliding contact with an adjustable curve contour (31), in such a way that the annular gap is opened to a greater or lesser degree depending on the angle of the tap lever.
  2. Tap according to Claim 1, characterised in that the compensator (4) in the area above the tap outlet (23) has a narrowing (32) to form a partly cylindrical low pressure space (33).
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