BR102018072745A2 - REFRIGERATED CHOPEIRA - Google Patents

Abstract

refrigerated beer cooler. the present invention describes a chilled beer cooler with an electric motor capable of serving beer in barrels at a desired temperature. it includes an insulated compartment sized to receive the beer or draft barrel, an electric refrigeration unit, a co2 container and regulator to pressurize the barrel and a tap to extract the liquid from the barrel. the beer cooler also includes a digital thermometer and condenser.

Description

COOLED WASHER

[001] The present invention describes a chilled beer cooler with an electric motor capable of serving beer in barrels at a desired temperature. Includes an insulated compartment sized to receive the beer or draft barrel, an electric refrigeration unit, a CO2 regulator and container to pressurize the barrel and a tap to extract the liquid from the barrel. The beer cooler also includes a digital thermometer and condenser.

[002] The refrigerated beer cooler is built entirely in 304 stainless steel, mounted on casters, built in monoblock (refrigeration, extraction, conservation, pressurization and tasting device), without hoses or other apparent addenda, digital temperature control, transport handle , mobile drip pan, high cooling efficiency, top cover with turret and tap.

[003] The invention provides freezing the beer or beer barrel, keeping the temperature low regardless of the speed of extraction and prolonging the useful life of the product to be extracted.

[004] The beer cooler is made up of a compartment that supports a beer or draft beer of up to 50 liters and has a sufficient volume to surround the barrel, which is adapted to contain a cooling medium.

[005] The container has an upper and lower part that are removable so that the barrel can be isolated from the atmosphere. Insulation means are provided to cover the beer keg preferably with injected polyurethane. Means for pressurizing and withdrawing the beer are provided and are external to the container.

TECHNICAL STATUS

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[006] Solutions to the many problems involved with beer refrigeration have been proposed, however, none meet the need to keep refrigeration and temperature constant.

[007] Others have developed more sophisticated barrel servers that also employ bulk ice to cool the contents of a barrel. For example, Pat. No. 6,010,043 to Williamson et al. discloses a portable box for dispensing beer containing one or two kegs in the box.

[008] US2917906A discloses a portable device for packaging and serving a barrel of beer or other beverage that requires adequate conditions to maintain gas and flavor, cooling and controlled distribution. The invention is particularly designed for domestic use, where it is desired to dispense a cold drink, such as beer, to a group of people, from a barrel.

[009] US4633678A describes a beer keg cooler that has a container and a removable construction lid with relatively thick wall insulation, larger than a keg to be accommodated by the cooler, so that ice can be packed around of the barrel.

[010] In US2003050A, the invention relates to liquid coolers and more particularly to a cooling device for beer kegs and the like. One of the primary objectives of the invention is to provide a new device to cool beer directly from the barrel, dispensing entirely with the need for streamers and the like, the device being of a portable nature, so it is particularly adapted for use on picnics, for use at home, etc.

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[011] In US3443397A, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a cylinder cooler having exterior and interior walls to receive ice and cold water or other cooling material between them, with a watertight opening through the walls near the bottom to receive a tap to extract the contents of the drum.

[012] In US04481791 the invention describes an insulated cooler for beer kegs that is specifically built to wrap kegs. The insulated cooler on the bottom, top and side walls, wraps the barrel with ice around it and provides an access opening through which a pump and tap assembly are introduced. Suitable handles are provided to transport the barrel unit and ice pack.

[013] In WO2011146528A2, the invention relates to a portable refrigerator, being a portable refrigeration system for selective and adjustable cooling of a removable container, such as a beer keg, for example. The portable refrigerator includes a housing that defines an open interior region to receive the barrel removably. A cooling device is mounted inside the housing, adjacent to the container, and can be powered by an external power source or rechargeable batteries, also received inside the housing. The wheels are rotatably mounted on the lower end of the box and a handle is mounted on the upper end of the box, allowing the refrigerator to move.

[014] US4383422A describes a support for insulated drink containers having walls that define an open, generally dome-shaped compartment, for receiving a chilled drink container, the support being sized so that the side walls of the support are spaced from the side walls of the container throughout the main part of the

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[015] The inventions reported as priorities present the need to pre-cool the barrel in a bathtub containing ice. Although this approach reduces the portability problems associated with electric keg servers, the ice melts, causing problems with spillage, sanitation and other adverse effects. Another associated problem is that if all beer is not consumed at events, parties, picnics, etc., they must be discarded, as it is very difficult to keep cold for a long period of time and to keep the barrel under constant pressure, extraction of beer or draft beer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[016] According to the present invention, a container is provided with portability for transportation and self-cooling of the beer or draft beer keg.

In addition, the invention provides a cooler that will maintain the desired temperature and pressure of the beer for a long period of time with the minimum necessary cooling means.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[017] This invention relates to an electrically cooled beer cooler, more particularly a portable cooler for beer or beer kegs.

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[018] The beer cooler for beer kegs or draft beer consists of a container with a serpentine that supports the barrel with up to 50 liters and has enough volume to surround the barrel and adapted to contain a cooling medium.

[019] The container has an upper and lower part that are removable to isolate the beer barrel from the atmosphere. Insulation means are provided to cover the beer keg. Means for pressurizing and withdrawing the beer are provided which are external to the container.

[020] A lid and a bottom are shown defining the volume of the container, a dispensing spout outside the container containing a tap adapted for connection to the barrel. All connections are internal, providing practicality and excellent aesthetics to the product, built-in digital thermometer located at the bottom of the equipment, perfectly detecting the temperature of the liquid in the barrel, condenser unit located at the base, digital temperature controller and condenser unit operation, support for gas cylinder (CO ² ) also located on the base and cooler module.

[021] In a better embodiment, the container is mounted on casters to allow the mobility of the set. The beer cooler has side handles on the outside for easy transport, also serving as a protector. The housing may have a pressurized gas container adapted for connection to a barrel in the housing to urge the discharge of the barrel contents.

[022] The present invention meets the need for cooling beverages in barrels by providing a barrel container, including external and internal insulated body, including two insulated walls between them in injected polyurethane.

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[023] The interior of the container is preferably generally cylindrical, in stainless steel 304, to approximate the cylindrical shape of the barrel, providing rigidity and resistance. Insulation can be provided from plastic foam, such as polyurethane or polystyrene foam.

[024] The beer cooler has the following specifications:

• Voltage - 220V • Power - 1 / 5HP • Refrigerant gas - R 134a • Consumption (Watts) - 230W at 3 ° C • Current (Amperes) - 1.7A • Working temperature range - -5 ° C to + 5 ° Ç

[025] The accompanying drawings are illustrative of the embodiment of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1.1 - Chilled beer cooler

Fig. 1.2 - Maintenance cover

Fig. 1.3 - Tap tube cover

Fig. 1.4 - Drip pan

Fig. 1.5 - Faucet

Fig. 2.1 - whole body

Fig. 2.2 - bottom cover of the inner body

Fig. 2.3 - external body

Fig. 2.4 - Service entry protection screen fixing frame

Fig. 2.5 - finishing ring and joining of the internal and external body

Fig. 2.6 - bottom cover of the external body

Fig. 1.7 - Condenser unit support

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Fig. 2.8 - Fixing ring for the condenser support and casters

Fig. 2.9 - Transport handle and aesthetics

Fig. 3.1 - Service entrance protection screen fixing frame

Fig. 3.2 - Service entry protection screen

Fig. 4 - View of the chilled beer cooler in section

Fig. 5.1 - Maintenance cover plate

Fig. 5.2 - Tap support tube

Fig. 5.3 - Cover insulation sheet

Fig. 5.4 - Cover insulation ring

Fig. 5.5 - Cover rebar

Fig. 6 - View of the assembled maintenance cover

Fig. 7.1 - Tap cover plate

Fig. 7.2 - Cover ring

Fig. 8.1 - Drip tray base

Fig. 8.2 - Perforated drip plate

Claims (2)

01) COOLED CHOPEIRA, characterized by being an electrical equipment for constant maintenance of the temperature and pressure of beer and draft beer 02) COOLED COOKER, according to claim 1, characterized by supporting cooling of a beer barrel or draft beer up to 50 liters. 03) REFRIGERATED COOPER, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by being a portable refrigerator, mounted on casters. 04) REFRIGERATED COOPER, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized by being cylindrical, made of 304 stainless steel. 05) REFRIGERATED COOPER, according to claims 1 to 4, characterized by comprising: a) Cooling container with insulation on the walls; b) Serpentine; c) Digital temperature controller; d) Condensing unit located at the base; e) Built-in digital thermometer located at the bottom of the equipment; f) Support for CO ₂ gas cylinder and g) Cooler module. 06) REFRIGERATED COOKER, according to claim 5, characterized by the fact that the refrigerator module has the following specifications, Voltage - 220V, Power - 1 / 5HP, Refrigerant gas - R 134 ^a , Consumption (Watts) - 230W at 3 ° C , Current (Amperes) - 1.7ae Working temperature range - -5 ° C to + 5 ° C. Petition 870180148191, of 11/05/2018, p. 27/29 2/2 07) REFRIGERATED DISHWASHER, according to claims 1 to 6, characterized by being built in monoblock containing a condensing unit, digital temperature controller, support for gas cylinder and refrigerator, located at the base of the container.