FR3084329A1 - MOBILE DEVICE FOR THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF JUICE - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (99) for the mobile preparation and distribution of juice comprising: an energy source (57) and a temperature-controlled container (20) in a box (13), which box (13) is configured to contain one or more parts of a juice preparation apparatus; and a cover (3); the cover (3) being movable from a first closed position, extending over at least part of the box (13) to a second open position, allowing access to one or more parts of the preparation apparatus of juice.

Description

Description

Title of the invention: Mobile device for the preparation and distribution of juice The present invention relates to a mobile device for the preparation and distribution of fresh juice, in particular for consuming juices outdoors; more particularly but not exclusively a wheel device for containing juice preparation apparatus.

PRIOR ART In our societies, the benefits of regular and healthy hydration have been demonstrated. Also with people moving more and more frequently, for their holidays or for social events for example, new needs may appear such as the desire to consume cold and healthy drinks at the place where one is. In many places, access to cold drinks can be problematic and require a long trip. However, these are often places, a beach for example, where the consumption of fresh produce, such as juices from fresh and healthy produce, is highly desired.

Document CN 204 861 859 (SUN) discloses a mobile cart powered by solar energy with a roof, a support and a solar electric system, the solar electric system comprising a battery, a controller, a DC-AC converter, a fridge-freezer, the roof fitted with a solar panel above the parasol.

LR 3 015 013 (PIERRARD) discloses a scooter equipped with a refrigerator which allows food substances to be stored at temperatures of -18 to + 8 degrees equivalent to that of a refrigerator placed in a house. This device consists of a scooter, a solar panel, a charge controller and a battery. The refrigerator is permanently powered by the battery and the battery is kept charged by the solar panel during the day. At night, the appliance can be connected to an AC outlet (230VAC) to keep the refrigerator in operation.

Document CN 202 959 395 (CHEN) describes a street shop not using electricity, and belongs to the field of street shops which can sell goods on the street and can be used to prepare a drink on site. The traveling store is characterized in that deflectors are arranged around a tricycle; a front baffle is arranged on a front face, a lateral baffle is arranged on a side face and a rear baffle is arranged on a rear face; a tricycle compartment is equipped with a refrigerator and a drink dispenser, a transverse sliding door is arranged on the refrigerator, a chassis support is arranged on the tricycle, and a sun visor to prevent sunstroke and visor rain is arranged on the support of the chassis; and a tricycle seat is provided with a transverse merchandise sales plate, and the merchandise sales plate is connected by a rotary shaft and can pivot up 90 degrees along the rotary shaft. The traveling store is simple in structure, the goods can be sold conveniently, the mobile store is easy to carry, and attractive in appearance, the goods can be sold in windy and rainy weather, the city environment can be beautified, and the traveling store that does not use electricity is not only healthy but also secure.

The need to overcome the problems encountered on existing devices has led to the present invention.

Summary of the invention [0007] According to the present invention, there is provided a mobile device for preparing and distributing juice comprising: a box comprising an energy source, a temperature-controlled container, the box being configured with a juice preparation including sink; and a cover; the cover being movable from a first locked position extending over at least part of the casing to a second open position, allowing access to parts of the juice preparation apparatus.

The juice preparation apparatus may include an electric mixer, or a fruit squeezer, which may be removable and / or provided independently, and other associated apparatus such as a cleaning and waste disposal apparatus.

Advantageously, the cover protects the juicer in particular from theft or damage, more particularly when the juicer is movable or independent.

In this way, the device of the present invention comprises a device for preparing and distributing juice, for retail purposes, highly mobile, for example consisting of a bicycle or a tricycle or many others types of wheeled vehicle.

The box can include a table to support service or presentation elements, which table can be deployed when using the device to enlarge the flat surfaces available when the device is used, or when it is parked for use.

When folded, the table can, for example, prevent the container or box from opening or being opened during transport and, when deployed, it provides additional surface for various uses .

The container can be configured to provide active temperature control, for example so as to refrigerate or heat. Additionally or alternatively, the container may include passive temperature control, for example being thermally insulated.

The box can provide and / or define a space for a fruit press and / or a mixer, ideally located relative to the sink or to other parts of the juice preparation apparatus, for example the waste table or receptacle. The box can include drawers, cupboards, shelves or sub-containers as well as at least one preparation surface. The box can provide a location for fixing a fruit press therein, for example comprising a permanent or temporary fixing mechanism and / or an indentation.

The juicer, the location of the juicer or the preparation apparatus may include or be located near the table for preparation purposes, and may include or be located near a sink or d '' a waste receptacle for disposal and / or cleaning associated with the preparation of fresh fruit or vegetable juices.

The cover can cover all or part of the box when it is folded, in the closed position, for storage or transport of the device.

The cover may include a canopy which can be configured to house the box and / or the table during use.

The cover may include support bars to support the cover and / or the canopy when the device is in use.

The table can be configured to deploy or be deployable from the box. In some embodiments, the awning is retractable, in others it is fixed. The energy source can consist of one or more batteries.

The cover or canopy may include one or more photovoltaic cells, which cell or cells are configured to supply the battery with the energy collected.

The device can be configured with one or more mechanisms for collecting kinetic energy. For example, in some embodiments, the mechanism may include a dynamo that can be configured to collect energy from the movement of the device, particularly at the wheels. The dynamo can be in a state of constant generation to generate or collect electricity continuously, or be put into service as required. For example, the dynamo or the means for collecting energy in general provide an additional or complementary electrical supply, for example to generate a maintenance charge.

The device can include one or more battery cells, for example having cells to store the energy collected from the device and replaceable and / or rechargeable cells to collect energy external to the device.

In certain embodiments, the device comprises a tricycle chassis or standard wheel vehicle, for example, in which the box is permanently fixed to a standard tricycle during manufacture. For example, the device may include a seat to stand on the tricycle and / or a handlebar for steering.

In some embodiments, the device can be moved by or from this tricycle and in others, be pushed manually.

In some embodiments, the device can be attached to an assembly bar to ideally allow it to be moved along one or more axes when it rotates.

A handlebar can be mounted on the box and be used to steer the device, allowing pivoting around an axis located between the wheels so as to negotiate angles and the like more easily.

In this way, there is provided a mobile device for extracting and serving fruit juice outdoors, having an integrated battery which is charged either by a solar panel integrated in the device, or by a dynamo charging system and / or by a power outlet external to the device.

The battery can power the refrigeration system for fruit or ice and for additional cold storage spaces for glasses, straws and a unit for waste and can also be considered to power a payment system. The payment system can be incorporated into local or remote equipment, and operate with wireless connected devices, such as a Smartphone.

The battery can also provide energy for freezing or refrigeration units, which can be external to the device or supplied independently.

In some embodiments, the device includes a small compact stand that can be attached to the rear of a vehicle with wheels or a cart for attachment to the front of a vehicle with wheels. A rigid cover can act as a support for solar cells and as protection against the sun, weather events or theft depending on the different positions.

The cover can also provide flexible parts totally or partially, for example a canopy, which may have an opening means similar to a blind known from the prior art.

The box can include a counter surface, so that the box advantageously offers quick storage options since a juice extractor can be left on a counter and the cover or canopy can be folded down. above or on it.

In some embodiments, the device may include support bars for the cover or the canopy. Such bars may include spring clips so that the cover can be pulled up until the bars snap into position holes or the canopy can be pulled until the bars snap into position holes.

The box can include a waste receptacle or a trash can, with access to the trash can located on the counter or in the box to allow waste to be easily eliminated.

The box can have one or more drawers for the storage of accessories or money.

The temperature-controlled container may, in certain embodiments, comprise a thermally insulated container, or a cooler, which does not require current and is isolated by an air cavity so as to temporarily store the ice, accessible removing a thermally insulated cover.

The temperature controlled container may include an isolated space, which can be used to maintain a temporary or electrically cooled location suitable for the storage of juice, fruit or milk-based articles. Some embodiments may include dispensing means which can be disassembled for cleaning.

The device, the table, the counter or the box can include cup holders and drawers providing cup holders.

The box can be made from rotational molded thermoplastics, carbon fiber, wood or fabric on a metal frame. Alternatively, the box can be made of bent, bolted or riveted aluminum, for example on a skeleton or a metal frame.

The table can extend from the box and then be held by feet which can be clipped onto the box during transport.

A locked compartment can be provided, making it possible to secure the battery, the socket and all expensive items.

In some embodiments, the device comprises a refrigeration container which is cooled by a fan and a Peltier plate, powered by the battery. This can be isolated by layers of polystyrene foam.

Advantageously, some drawers and cupboards can be provided with latches to prevent opening during transport, so that the device can be operational during transport, in order to start serving customers immediately as needed.

A point of sale unit can be included in order to take credit and debit card payments.

A sink can be included, which can be filled with water from a tank in the cabinet to clean the equipment and can be covered when not in use to provide more space. job.

A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which:

Brief description of the drawings [0048] Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of the device according to the present invention, in the closed position to be transported;

Figure 2 shows an inverted isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 shows an isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 in the open position for use;

Figure 4 shows an inverted isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 3;

5 shows an exploded isometric view of the box of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

6 shows an inverted isometric exploded view of the box of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 7 shows an exploded isometric view of the retracted awning and the cover for the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 8 shows an inverted isometric exploded view of the retracted awning and the cover for the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 9 shows an isometric view of the extended awning, and an inverted isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1, without its cover, respectively;

Figure 10 shows an isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 without the cover and with the wheels turned; and Figure 11 shows an isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 without the cover, and with the wheel turned and with a juicer included in the juice preparation apparatus.

Detailed description of the Figures [0060] With general reference to Figures 1 to 10, there is generally shown a device for preparing and distributing juice to wheels 99 comprising: a battery type energy source 57 for supplying a container 20 temperature controlled located inside a box 13, which box 13 is configured to contain one or more parts of juice preparation apparatus 1000 comprising a sink 53 among others; and a cover 3; the cover 3 being able to be moved from a first, locked position, extending over at least part of the box 13 to a second, open position, allowing access to parts of the juice preparation apparatus 1000.

Referring, in particular, to the embodiment shown in the Figures, the embodiment comprises a tricycle, with the box 13 supported between two front wheels 2, and a seat 10 above a rear wheel 1.

The rear of the box has a handlebar 12 and the seat supports pedals 4 and a chain 14 at the rear wheel 1. The box 13 is supported on a pivot 17 from an axial member 16 below the box.

The box 13 is closed, in a first position, by the cover 3, which cover 3 provides rigid protection on top of the box 13 in this first position.

The box 13 is provided with a flat counter 52 under the cover 3. Below the counter 52, there are two rows of drawers 18 arranged to slide from an insulated rear housing 59, which drawers 18 and housing 59 constitute a convenient location to store fruit and other refrigerated items for making juice. The drawers 18 are provided with anchoring points 19 to allow their locking by a padlock or the like.

In order to maintain the temperature of the container 20, the drawers of the upper row include the rear polystyrene case 59 being thermally insulated as well as a rubber seal 60 for sealing.

At the distal end of the counter, there is provided a waste receptacle, on which is disposed a flap 24 and comprising a removable container 56 in which can be disposed of a waste bag during use.

At the proximal end of the counter, there is a sink 53 and a tap 54 on the sink 53. The tap 54 uses a refillable fluid reservoir 55 to dispense fluid and may include a drain leading to a reservoir of disposable or reusable drainage, or on the ground. In the illustrated embodiment, the sink 53 is removable for removing and eliminating waste therefrom.

It is also provided a storage cupboard at the proximal end of the box, going from the adjacent side of the top of the box to the part adjacent to the bottom of the box.

This cupboard under the sink is used for storage of the battery and the fluid tank, and includes a side hinged door 33 for the movable tank and for other purposes.

At the proximal end of the box is also a table 26 configured to deploy by unfolding, with a support frame 28 which pivots towards the outside of the box, and supports a flat upper table surface 27 with a reinforcing member hinged diagonally 29, extending from the bottom of the support frame to the outer edge of the flat surface of the table.

The cover includes a retractable awning 21 which extends from one side of the cover. The awning comprises a protective housing 30 from which it extends, and a pair of lateral support elements 22.

The cover includes a rigid protection made of thermoplastic material, comprising photovoltaic cells 9 arranged in a strip from the front to the rear. The cover is supported in the second position by telescopic bars 23, which have clamps 25 to keep the cover raised in the second position.

The box 13 is formed from an aluminum or steel structure 15 and walls of thermoplastics or aluminum.

As shown in Ligure 11, the juice preparation apparatus 1000 may include a juicer 100, which is located in use in a defined juicer location, which is adjacent to the sink 53, at tap 54, the waste receptacle 56, the drawers 20 and a deployable table with a flat upper surface 27. The location may include an indentation in certain embodiments and / or a fixing mechanism such as threads by the underside.

In this way, the device of the present invention provides a practical mobile combination of apparatuses for the preparation of juice.

Claims (1)

Mobile device (99) for preparing and dispensing juice comprising: a box (13) comprising an energy source (57), a temperature-controlled container (20), the box (13) being configured with a device for preparing juice (1000) including a sink (53); and a cover (3); the cover (3) being movable from a first locked position extending over at least part of the box (13) to a second open position, allowing access to parts of the juice preparation apparatus. Device according to claim 1. wherein the preparation apparatus comprises a fruit press The device of claim 1 to claim 2, wherein the power source (57) comprises a battery. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, comprising one or more photovoltaic cells (9). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising three wheels (1) and (2) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a tap (54). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the cover (3) comprises a retractable awning (21). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the container is thermally insulated. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a waste receptacle (24). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a table (26) capable of being deployed.