ES2338737B1 - COLD MAINTENANCE DEVICE FOR DRINKS. - Google Patents

Abstract

Cold maintenance device for drinks, of the type used in restaurants, bars, hospitality establishments or private homes for maintenance at its original beverage temperature during consumption, characterized in that it uses form modules variable, for individual use or coupled to each other, made with a bottom and four side walls with double wall filled with insulating material, disposing on the bottom of one or more measuring cylinders according to the beverage bottles or glasses and open at the top for the introduction of said elements, and the space between the walls being lateral and outer surface of the cylinder or filled cylinders with a cooling element, such as crushed ice, being the module closed superiorly with a lid with holes concordant with the upper openings of the cylinders.

Description

Cold maintenance device for drinks.

The present specification refers to, as its title indicates, to a cold maintenance device to drinks of the type used in restaurants, bars, hospitality establishments or private homes for maintenance at its original beverage temperature during consumption, characterized in that it uses form modules variable, for individual use or coupled to each other, made with a bottom and four side walls with double wall filled with insulating material, disposing on the bottom of one or more measuring cylinders according to the beverage bottles or glasses and open at the top for the introduction said elements, and the space between the walls being lateral and outer surface of the cylinder or filled cylinders with a cooling element, such as crushed ice, being the module closed superiorly with a lid with holes concordant with the upper openings of the cylinders.

At present it is widely known within in the field of hospitality and catering, or even at the level domestic, the problem of keeping continuously cold during its consumption, especially those that are not suitable for the addition of ice because its flavor is denatured, such as beers, wines and spirits, since water is transferred to the product to cool, and with it they are liquefying and modifying the taste, taste or texture.

Drinks are usually served previously cooled to its optimum consumption temperature by various methods commonly known and used, such as refrigeration, coil, brine, etc ... however the ambient temperature makes that said optimum consumption temperature be lost moments later of being served, or of the first sips, especially in the outdoor consumption areas, terraces, watchtowers, being the especially serious problem in hot weather and in areas geographical areas especially prone to high temperatures in the ambient.

The main problem currently in existence is that once served the drink to consume, either in a glass, or in bottle, the cold time of this consumption is progressively limited to the ambient temperature, not being able to be refrigerated in each outlet.

To try to alleviate this problems are known means such as the use of containers that have a hermetically sealed receptacle and containing refrigerants in its interior, but they present numerous drawbacks as they result expensive, establishments are reluctant to replace all their glasses, and its previous refrigeration requires large space in appliances chillers The artificial cubes of refrigerant, with a plastic envelope, which are introduced into the inside the glass, but it is a solution that does not please consumers and that may present hygienic problems.

They are also commonly known and have traditionally used a wide variety of systems, such as the one described in Utility Model U282902 " Cooler container for bottles and similar uses " consisting of an individual bucket with cooling elements, which has the disadvantage that It is intended only for individual use, in addition to requiring prior cooling of the cooling elements.

Specific refrigeration and conservative units for bottles are also known and used, as we can find included in Utility Models U200401256 " Improved conservator for bottles ", U200300001 " Refrigerator display for bottles " and U200201582 " Bottle cooler for hospitality ", which they are equipped with a refrigeration unit or refrigerating unit, not having individual cylinders for bottles, and that present the problems of their high cost, large size, need of electrical connection for their operation and the generation of noise and vibrations during their operation, which make that are only useful for use in the bar of the establishment, not being suitable for direct use by the client at the tables of the establishment.

An attempt has been made to find some intermediate solution, such as the one described in Utility Model U200401602 "Multifunctional refrigerated display case " which is an adapter for refrigerated display case to be placed on the refrigerators of the showcase commonly installed in the bars of hospitality establishments, but it has the disadvantage that it can only be used as a complement to put in the bar display case, not being able to separate from it or be used on tables.

To solve the problem in the news regarding the problem of cold maintenance of Drinks during consumption have devised the device of cold maintenance object of the present invention, which it uses modules of variable form, made with a background and side walls with double panel, filled with insulating material or empty, "sandwich" type, arranged on the bottom of one or several measuring cylinders according to the beverage bottles or glasses and open at the top for the introduction of said elements.

The space between the walls and the outer surface of each cylinder is filled with an element coolant, such as crushed ice. The module is located upper closed with a lid with holes concordant with the upper openings of the cylinders, of such so that the cooling element is not accessible, contributing keep cold while the bottles can be inserted or withdrawn at will of the consumer in the cylinders through the holes. While the bottles are inserted in the cylinders are cooled again thanks to the effect of the element refrigerant.

You can use a closed lid, located superiorly, to completely close the module when it is not use, keeping the element longer refrigerant.

The modules also have one of the sides of a drain hole for easy disposal of the water coming from the defrosting of the cooling element and for facilitate internal cleaning. This drain hole normally It is closed by a timely means of closure. Too they have lower legs or non-slip elements for avoid displacement, facilitate settling on the table or bar avoiding scratching or deterioration of its surface.

It is planned that, alternatively, modules can have on their sides some eye-type openings of lock that allow its hanging from the wall, promoting its location on the walls of the establishment, or braces sides for fixing to the bar table or bar. It is also possible fixed installation, both on the side and embedded in the table, by means of screwed side plates.

Cylinder measurements will be consistent with the measures of the bottles or glasses to introduce, existing measures different for example for beer bottles, wine bottles, bottles of champagne, glasses of different kinds. The cylinders can be permanently supportive of the module's background, although this provided that, alternatively, said cylinders are interchangeable, for which they will have a mechanical coupling type bayonet, thread or pressure with a support base integral with the module bottom.

It is also planned, alternatively, that the cylinders have a plurality of perforations of small size, not to let the ice pass but to improve the thermal transfer

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The modules are suitable for both individual use or coupled to each other, for which it is also provided that have mechanical means of coupling with each other, both longitudinally as transversely, these means being mechanical coupling with each other preferably of the type tongue and groove or dovetail. The existence of, at less, the following modules:

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Unit modules : intended for independent use, being able to adopt any plant: rectangular, square, circular, oval, etc ... Its main application is for domestic use and in establishments on bars, tables, candles, etc ... Do not carry media mechanical coupling with each other.

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Basic straight modules : With rectangular plan and equipped with mechanical means of coupling with each other, both longitudinally and in a corner.

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Basic modules corner curve : With curved floor, right angle between its flat terminations and equipped with mechanical means of coupling with each other.

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Basic curved modules : With curved floor and equipped with mechanical means of coupling with each other. They are used for the realization of curved structures.

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An alternative variant provided is provided with a complementary lower flat piece, as a wing protruding at least one end, which serves as support for dishes, ashtray, etc ...

The combination of the modules allows the hotelier its use forming structures and forms in bars, in the center of the tables, on the walls, etc ... being able to adapt to Any need or topology.

This cold maintenance device that presents brings multiple advantages over the systems available in the most important being permanent maintenance continued cold drinks during consumption.

Another advantage is that the drink to consume, well in glass, well in bottle, it can be refrigerated in each shot, depositing it inside the systems, which can keep an approximate constant temperature between 0º and 1º centigrade.

Another important advantage is that each module can be adapted to various types of bottles or glasses.

Another advantage of the present invention is that it does not Produces heat, noise or vibration during use, eliminating the inconvenience of refrigerated systems electromechanical or electrical.

Another of the most important advantages to highlight is that the deterioration and loss of characteristics in the drink caused by ice inside.

Also another added advantage is that the Installation of this modular system allows the immediacy of the consumer with the cold source being able to adapt to any of the premises of the premises that require it, due to its multiplicity of types of grips and adaptation.

Another undeniable advantage is the ease and speed in the assembly and the low economic cost of the modules.

Finally we must not forget the advantage that assumes in a chain of assembled modules, for example along of a bar, which allows to be put into use, filling with ice, the modules gradually and at different times, when require according to the number of consumers attending, with the consequent saving of ice.

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To better understand the purpose of this invention, an embodiment has been shown in the attached drawing preferential practice of the cold maintenance device and Various examples of combinations of modules. In that plane the Figure -1- shows a sectional side view of a module unit, with bottles inserted.

Figure -2- shows elevation views, plan and profile of a unit module.

Figure -3- shows a detail of the insert of a cylinder in the alternative embodiment with cylinders interchangeable

Figure -4- shows a detail of a cylinder in the alternative embodiment with perforated cylinders.

Figure -5- shows a plan view of a unitary module of rectangular plant.

Figure -6- shows a plan view of a unitary module of square plant.

Figure -7- shows a plan view of a unitary module of rectangular plan with a single row of cylinders

Figure -8- shows a plan view of a unitary module of round plant.

Figure -9- shows a plan view of a straight basic module of rectangular plan with two rows of cylinders

Figure -10- shows a plan view of a straight basic module of rectangular plan with a row of cylinders

Figure -11- shows a plan view of a straight basic module of rectangular plan with a row of cylinders and mechanical means of coupling with each other, both longitudinally Like in the corner

Figure -12- shows a plan view of a combination of straight basic modules of rectangular plan with Two rows of cylinders.

Figure -13- shows a plan view of a combination of straight basic modules of rectangular plan with A row of cylinders.

Figure -14- shows a plan view of a combination of straight basic modules of rectangular plan with A row of cylinders.

Figure -15- shows a plan view of a Basic module of curved corner.

Figure -16- shows a plan view of a basic curved module.

Figure -17- shows a plan view of a combination of basic curved corner modules and modules straight basics.

Figure -18- shows a plan view of a combination of curved basic modules.

Figure -19- shows elevation views, plan and profile of a unit module, in its alternative variant with a lower wing that serves as a support for dishes, ashtray, etc ... as a table.

Figure -20- shows a subject module laterally to a bar counter or to a table using a strap side with U-shaped termination.

Figure -21- shows a subject module laterally to a bar counter or to a table by means of plates using screws.

Figure -22- shows a subject module laterally to a bar counter or a removable table by means of fixings in U with hook to dovetail.

Figure -23- shows profile views and elevation of the U-fixation with dovetail hitch, and of the corresponding piece of dovetail hook solidarity with the module.

Figure -24- shows profile views and elevation of the wall mount with dovetail hitch.

Figure -25- shows a module embedded in a table using plates using screws.

Figure -26- shows a module installed in a table using sliding guides.

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The object cold maintenance device of the present invention, it is basically formed, as can can be seen in the attached plan, by modules of variable form, made with a bottom and walls (1) with double panel (2), having on the bottom one or several cylinders (4) of measures according to the beverage bottles (5) or glasses and open for their part above for the introduction of said beverage bottles (5) or glasses. The double panel (2) can be filled with insulating material (3) Or leave it empty.

The space between the walls (1) and the outer surface of each cylinder (4) is filled with a cooling element (7), such as crushed ice. The module It is closed superiorly with a cover (6) equipped with holes matching the upper openings of the cylinders (4), so that the cooling element (7) is not accessible from the outside, helping to keep cold while the beverage bottles (5) can be inserted or removed to consumer will in the cylinders (4) through the holes While the drink bottles (5) are inserts in the cylinders (4) are refrigerated again thanks to the effect of the cooling element (7).

The modules also have one of the sides (1) of a drain hole (9) to facilitate elimination of water from the element thaw refrigerator (7) and for easy cleaning inside. This drain hole (9) is normally closed by a timely closing means (10), for example a plug or tap. Too they have lower legs (8) or non-slip elements to prevent displacement, facilitate settling on the table or bar avoiding scratching or deterioration of its surface.

The modules can be complemented with a cover closed (15) removable, which closes at the top completely, resting on the upper openings of the cylinders (4) and flush the top with the top of the side walls (1), This closed lid (15) can be place when not in use, to keep the cooling element (7) insulated from outside heat and increase its duration. Is especially useful in case the modules are embedded in bar bars or tables (19), to cover them when not in use, leaving the surface flush and smooth.

Side straps (17) are provided that allow its removable lateral attachment to a bar or table bar (19). These side braces (17) have a shaped finish of U for fixing to the profile. Alternatively you can make this fixation by elastic bands.

Also some squads are planned (18) that, by conventional mechanical means (20), such as screws, rivets, or the like, allow permanent fixation to a bar of bar or table (19), either on the side, or embedded in a table, through the opportune opening coinciding with that of the module. It is planned in the same way the assembly can be done removable by means of sliding guides (25) incorporated at the bar or table bar (19).

The existence of some is also planned U-fixings fitted with dovetail hooks (21), to be fixed laterally removable to a bar or table (19) by means of the pressure of a moth (22), and that allow module support by lateral addition of parts (23) equipped with the corresponding dovetail hitch.

In the same way a piece (24) is planned also equipped with the corresponding dovetail hitch and intended for wall mounting, allowing modules, by the lateral addition of the pieces (23) equipped with corresponding dovetail hitch, can be mounted so removable on the wall.

It is planned that, alternatively, modules can have on their sides some eye-type openings of lock that allow its hanging from the wall, promoting its location on the walls of the establishment.

The measurements of the cylinders (4) will be consistent with the measures of the beverage bottles (5) or glasses to be introduced, existing different measures for example for beer bottles, bottles of wine or bottles of cava. The cylinders (4) can be permanently in solidarity with the background of the module, although this provided that, alternatively, said cylinders (4) are interchangeable, for which they will have a mechanical coupling (11) Bayonet, thread or pressure type with a support base (12) solidarity with the bottom of the module.

It is also planned, alternatively, that the cylinders have a plurality of perforations (13) of small size, not to let the ice pass but to improve the thermal transfer

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The modules are suitable for both individual use or coupled to each other, for which it is also provided that have mechanical coupling means (14) with each other, both longitudinally and transversely, these means being mechanical coupling with each other preferably of the type tongue and groove or dovetail. The existence is expected at least of the following modules:

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Unit modules : intended for independent use, being able to adopt any plant: rectangular, square, circular, oval, etc ... Its main application is for domestic use and in establishments on bars, tables, candles, etc ... Do not carry media mechanical coupling with each other.

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Basic straight modules : With rectangular plan and equipped with mechanical coupling means (14) with each other, both longitudinally and in a corner.

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Basic modules corner curve : With curved plan, right angle between its flat terminations and equipped with mechanical coupling means (14) with each other.

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Basic curved modules : With curved plan and equipped with mechanical coupling means (14) with each other. They are used for the realization of curved structures.

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An alternative variant provided is provided with a complementary flat bottom piece (16), as a wing protruding at least one end, which serves as support for dishes, ashtray, etc ...

The combination of the modules allows the hotelier its use forming structures and forms in bars, in the center of the tables, on the walls, etc ... being able to adapt to Any need or topology.

Claims (23)

1. Cold maintenance device, of the type used in restaurants, bars, hospitality establishments or private homes for the maintenance at its original temperature of beverages during consumption, characterized by variable modules, made with a bottom and walls (1) with double panel (2), having on the bottom one or several cylinders (4) of measures according to the beverage bottles (5) or glasses and open at the top for the introduction of said beverage bottles (5) or glasses. 2. Cold maintenance device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the double panel (2) is filled with insulating material (3). 3. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the space between the side walls (1) and the outer surface of each cylinder (4) is filled with a cooling element (7). 4. Cold maintenance device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the cooling element (7) is crushed ice. 5. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module is closed superiorly with a cover (6) provided with holes corresponding to the upper openings of the cylinders (4), such that the Refrigerant element (7) is not accessible from the outside, while the beverage bottles (5) can be inserted or removed at will of the consumer in the cylinders (4) through the holes. 6. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have on one of the sides (1) a drain hole (9) to facilitate the removal of water from the defrosting of the cooling element (7 ) and to facilitate its internal cleaning, this drain hole (9) being normally closed by means of a suitable closing means (10). 7. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have legs (8) or non-slip elements in their lower part. 8. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have on their sides (1) keyhole openings that allow their hanging from the wall. 9. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cylinders (4) are permanently integral with the bottom of the module. 10. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cylinders (4) are interchangeable, for which they have a mechanical coupling (11) type bayonet, thread or pressure with a support base (12) integral with the bottom of the module. 11. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cylinders (4) have a plurality of perforations (13) of small size. 12. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have mechanical coupling means (14) to each other, both longitudinally and transversely. 13. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mechanical coupling means (14) are tongue and groove type. 14. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mechanical coupling means (14) are of the dovetail type. 15. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have a complementary lower flat part (16) in their lower part, as an overhanging wing at least one of the ends. 16. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by a removable closed cover (15), which closes at its upper part completely, resting on the upper openings of the cylinders (4) and flushing on its upper face with the upper part of the side walls (1). 17. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the modules have lateral straps (17) for removable lateral fixing to a bar or table bar (19), having a U-shaped termination of hook in profile. 18. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the modules have elastic lateral fixing bands. 19. Cold maintenance device according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the modules have brackets (18) that, by conventional mechanical means (20), permanently attached to a bar or table bar (19). 20. Cold maintenance device, according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 16, because the modules have some squares (18) that, through guides Slides (25) allow a removable attachment to a bar or table (19). 21. Cold maintenance device, according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 16, because the modules have U-fixings fitted with a hook to tail of dove (21), to be fixed laterally removably to a bar or table bar (19) by means of the pressure of a palomilla (22), and that allow the support of the modules by means of the lateral addition of pieces (23) equipped with the corresponding dovetail hitch. 22. Cold maintenance device, according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 16, because the modules have some pieces (24) equipped with a hook to tail of dove and intended for wall mounting, allowing modules, by means of the lateral addition of the pieces (23) equipped with corresponding dovetail hitch, can be mounted so removable on the wall. 23. Use of device modules cold maintenance, according to any of the above claims, forming linear or geometric structures.