Patent ID: 8967433
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: B65D,B67D

Abstract:
1. A capture mechanism for a dispensing spout of a bag-in-box liquid dispenser, the dispenser adapted to enable said dispensing spout protrude through at least the base of its box, the capture mechanism comprising: a tap capture base comprising a spout receiving portion and side wings extending rearwardly from the spout receiving portion; and a coupling member adapted to cooperate with the spout receiving portion of the tap capture base; wherein the spout receiving portion of the tap capture base and the coupling member each comprise a substantially U-shaped channel, which cooperate to define a substantially circular aperture for accommodating and capturing the spout of a bag in box liquid dispenser; and wherein each side wing of the tap capture base comprises: at least one box-supporting shelf for maintaining the base of the box in a raised position relative to its spout when said spout is captured between the tap capture base and the coupling member; and at least one abutment arranged to abut the front face of the box and maintain the box at a sufficient distance from its spout when said spout is captured between the tap capture base and the coupling member, to maintain the captured spout in a position forward of the box to provide space for a portion of bag rear of the spout to project freely out of the box.