RU2807625C1 - Removable portable device for servicing drink preparation devices in vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: drinks.

SUBSTANCE: device for preparing drinks based on the extraction of bulk substances, such as ground coffee, crushed tea leaves, chocolate powder and others, which can be used as a vending machine for selling drinks mainly in vehicles. A removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in vehicles, containing a housing, fastening, one or more cells, designed to accommodate, fix, store, release and circulate elements that are used by the device for preparing drinks in vehicles, according to the invention, contains a device, configured to control a device for preparing drinks in vehicles, may contain a fastening configured to connect to the device for preparing drinks in vehicles, a moving mechanism configured to move an element used by the device for preparing drinks in vehicles, may contain an electrical cable made with the ability to connect to a device for preparing drinks in vehicles and/or to the car's electrical network, may contain a device configured to control access to the contents of the cells, may contain a device configured to receive and/or transmit information, may contain a lid made with the ability to control access to the contents of the cell, may contain a holder configured to fix an element used by the device for preparing drinks in vehicles, may contain a holder made integral with the lid or body.

EFFECT: organized maintenance of a device for preparing drinks in vehicles, in particular taxis, the controlled delivery of elements used for preparing drinks using a device for preparing drinks in vehicles, their reception and storage after use for the purpose of further disposal.

9 cl, 8 dwg

Description

The invention relates to devices that serve devices for preparing drinks based on the extraction of bulk substances, such as ground coffee, crushed tea leaves, chocolate powder and others, which can be used as a vending machine for selling drinks mainly in transport.

Numerous solutions for drip car coffee makers are known, for example, “Electric coffee maker placed in a vehicle, operating from a car outlet,” patent US5377581, publ. 01/03/1995, IPC A47J31/00; A47J31/057. The known solution contains a support plate with an electrical switch, a tube for the passage of water with an electrical resistance wire wound in a spiral for heating water, as well as an upper element of the device with the ability to receive heated water from a tube in the support plate, a water tank, a drawer for receiving ground coffee, as well as a cup for receiving the prepared coffee. The inconveniences of using this solution in transport include the need to wash the elements of the device, as well as dispose of waste after each use. If it is necessary to prepare a drink for more than one person, it is necessary to pour the hot drink into another container, which can lead to burns and contamination of surrounding surfaces. It appears that this decision is applicable for personal use, but not for the sale of drinks on public transport.

It is known to use portable “manual” coffee makers powered by USB and car sockets. Thus, in patent CN107928420, publ. 04/20/2018, IPC A47J31/10; B60N3/16; B60R16/03, a device is claimed that contains a heating base, a water reservoir, a movable piston core, a pressure pump, a coffee filter mesh, a hopper for extracting coffee powder, valves for discharging coffee powder and suctioning liquid, and power supply means. In this case, the coffee cup is located on the heating pad, and the heating plate is located on the bottom of the coffee cup. The described solution also requires cleaning the components of the device after a single use, and also creates the risk of splashing the drink if it is poured into another container.

The problem solved by the present invention is to create a removable portable device intended for servicing a device for preparing drinks in transport (such as, for example, a car coffee machine), namely, for storing and dispensing elements used for preparing drinks by the device for preparing drinks in a vehicle. transport (such as, for example, glasses, coffee capsules, water bottles and other items), and for receiving and storing, for the purpose of further disposal, used items used for preparing drinks by a device for preparing drinks in transport, used in conjunction with a device for preparation of drinks in transport, designed to work in conditions of shaking and vibration, suitable for servicing the flow of consumers.

Also, the problem solved by the present invention is to organize a place for safe fixation of a glass with a finished drink during its consumption in transport.

Also, the problem solved by the present invention is to organize the collection for recycling of plastic waste generated after the preparation and consumption of drinks in transport.

The technical result achieved by the claimed invention is the organized maintenance of a device for preparing drinks in transport, in particular taxis. Service means the storage and controlled delivery of elements used for preparing drinks using a device for preparing drinks in transport (for example, a car coffee machine), their receipt and storage after use for the purpose of further disposal, in an organized place for safe fixing of a glass with a finished drink in the process its consumption, organized collection for recycling of plastic waste generated after the preparation and consumption of drinks in transport.

To achieve the technical result, a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport is proposed, containing a housing, fastening, one or more cells, designed to accommodate, fix, store, issue and circulate elements that are used by the device for preparing drinks in transport, differing in that it contains a device configured to control a device for preparing drinks in transport, may contain a fastening configured to connect to the device for preparing drinks in transport, a moving mechanism configured to move an element used by the device for preparing drinks in transport, may contain an electrical cable configured to connect to a device for preparing drinks in transport and/or to the vehicle's electrical network, may contain a device configured to control access to the contents of cells, may contain a device configured to receive and/or transmit information, may contain a lid configured to control access to the contents of the cell, may contain a holder configured to fix an element used by the device for preparing drinks in transport, may contain a holder integrally made with the lid or body.

A removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport, such as, for example, a car coffee machine, can be placed in a housing made removable, with the possibility of rigid fixation in the vehicle interior and easy replacement of the claimed device containing used elements used by the device for preparation of drinks in transport on the claimed device containing unused elements used by the device for preparing drinks in transport.

The essence of the claimed invention is illustrated by drawings and diagrams.

Figure 1 schematically shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Front view.

Figure 2 schematically shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Side view.

Figure 3 shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Available for 4 glasses for beverage preparation devices. Front cross-sectional view, with cups for beverage preparation devices installed.

Figure 4 shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Designed for glasses for beverage preparation devices. In the fixed, storage position. Side sectional view, with cups installed for beverage preparation devices.

Figure 5 shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Designed for glasses for beverage preparation devices. In dispensing, holding and receiving positions. Side sectional view, with a glass for beverage preparation devices installed.

Figure 6 shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Designed for glasses for beverage preparation devices. In dispensing, holding and receiving positions. Side sectional view, without glass for beverage preparation devices.

Figure 7 shows a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Available for 10 capsules containing the drink extract. Cross-sectional front view, with capsules containing the drink extract installed.

Figure 8 shows a device for preparing drinks in transport with an installed removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport, designed for 10 capsules containing a drink extract, and with an installed removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport, designed for 4 glasses for devices for preparing drinks.

Wherein:

1 - fastening;

2 - cover;

3 - element;

4 - movement mechanism;

5 - holder;

6 - device for preparing drinks in transport

7 - a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Available for 4 glasses for beverage preparation devices.

8 - a removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport. Available for 10 capsules containing the drink extract.

9 – cell.

10 – body.

A removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport contains a mount 1, one or more cells 9, a housing 10, which may contain a cover 2, a movement mechanism 4, a holder 5

The invention may work as follows:

The claimed device is placed in the cabin of a vehicle, for example, used as a taxi or any other transport. In this case, the device enclosed in the housing 10 is mounted, for example, in the area of the headrest of the front seat using fastening 1. To do this, the headrest is removed from the chair, the claimed device is attached to the pins of the headrest and the headrest is returned back. Also, the claimed device can be configured to be attached to a device for preparing drinks in transport using fastening 1. Fastening 1 of the claimed device is designed to be able to attach the claimed device to a device for preparing drinks in transport (for example, to a car coffee machine), or to a headrest, or to any other place in the vehicle interior.

The claimed device can be made of plastic, or metal, or fabric-based materials or other materials, including composite and/or combined ones.

The inventive device can be configured to accommodate, fix and store, prior to use, elements 3 used by the device for preparing drinks in transport, such as, for example, glasses for devices for preparing drinks, or capsules containing a drink extract, or external caps holding capsules , or water bottles used for preparing drinks in a device for preparing drinks in transport or any other elements used in a device for preparing drinks in transport (hereinafter referred to as “elements”). The elements can be fixed using the holder 5. The holder 5 can be designed to fix and hold the elements due to its shape. The holder 5 can be made inseparably from the cover 2 or from the body 10. Fixation of the elements can be performed due to the shape of the body 10 of the claimed device, which can be configured to fix the elements using, for example, special, holding elements 3, protrusions made inseparably from body 10 or removable.

Elements 3, which are located inside the housing 10, can be located with the possibility of fixation, preventing the elements 3 from falling out of the housing 10, can be located with the possibility of preventing the receipt of elements 3, located inside the housing 10, without a command from the control unit of the claimed device, which may be, for example, electronics devices for preparing drinks in transport. To do this, each element 3 can be closed with a lid 2, which is configured to open to dispense elements 3. The lid 2 can be configured to close element 3 inside the housing 10, preventing access to element 3 without a command from the control unit of the claimed device. Access control can be carried out, for example, using a lock that closes the cover 2 by pressing it against the body 10 or using any other locking system designed to control access to the contents of cell 9. The lock can be mechanical, or magnetic, or any other that provides access control to the contents of cell 9.

The opening and closing of the lid 2 can be controlled using the electronics of the device for preparing drinks and/or using the moving mechanism 4, and also, the lid 2 can be equipped with a spring that presses it against the body of the claimed device. The cover 2 can be configured to be used as a stand for holding elements.

The cover 2 of the claimed device can be made inseparably from the holder 5 by gluing, soldering, casting or any other method of connection and can be axially rotated to control access to the contents of the cell, so that the position of the cover 2 in the closed state excludes access to the contents cells, and the position of cover 2 in the open state provides access to the contents of the cell. The rotation of the cover 2 can be carried out using an electric, or mechanical, or pneumatic or hydraulic drive, providing access control to the contents of the cell 9. The rotation of the cover 2 can be controlled using the electronics of the claimed device or using the electronics of a device for preparing drinks in transport or any other way.

The claimed device can be configured to be connected to a device for preparing drinks in transport, for example, using a cable, or a wireless connection or any other connection method, and/or to a car cigarette lighter using a cable. The claimed device can be configured to control the operation of the claimed device using the electronics of the beverage preparation device, for this purpose the connection of the claimed device and the beverage preparation device can be carried out, for example, using a cable connection or using a wireless connection or any other type of connection, configured to control the claimed device. The claimed device can be configured to control the operation of a device for preparing drinks in transport in such a way that the signal about the operation of preparing a drink comes from the claimed device and is sent to the device for preparing drinks in transport. For this purpose, the claimed device can be equipped, for example, with an electronic device capable of receiving and transmitting information about payment, for example, using a QR code, and, for example, with the ability to transmit information to the device for preparing drinks that the drink has been paid for and it can be prepared and, for example, with the ability to receive information from a device for preparing drinks in transport and that the drink has been prepared, and, for example, with the ability to transmit information that the drink has been sold and prepared.

The claimed device can be configured to dispense elements 3 using a moving mechanism 4. The dispensing of elements 3 can be controlled using the electronics of the beverage preparation device. The element dispensing control 3 can be configured to dispense one or more elements simultaneously. The moving mechanism 4 can be configured to receive and dispense elements by moving the elements fixed in the holder 5 from the housing 10 to the open cover 2. The holder 5 can be connected to the moving mechanism 4 using any type of connection. The issuance and reception of elements can be carried out in any other way, for example, without using a cover 2 or without using a holder 5, in this case access control can be carried out due to the shape of the housing 10, designed to exclude uncontrolled access to the contents of the cell 9, for example, in when using a body made of fabric-based materials. The movement mechanism 4 can be made using an electric, or hydraulic, or mechanical, or pneumatic or any other type of drive. The claimed device is configured to dispense elements 3, such that the passenger, after turning on the device for preparing drinks, is able to conveniently take the dispensed element 3.

The claimed device is designed to hold the elements 3 while drinking a drink, thus making it possible to use the claimed device, for example, as a cup holder and/or bottle holder. For this purpose, the user can use, for example, an open cover 2 and a holder 5 and/or other elements of the claimed device specifically designed for these purposes.

The claimed device is configured to receive used elements, so that the passenger, after drinking a drink, has the opportunity to conveniently install the element for storage in the body of the claimed device until it is disposed of. For this, the user can use, for example, a cover 2 and a holder 5.

The claimed device can be configured to be cleaned of used elements and again equipped with new elements, after which the cycle is repeated. In this way, the turnover of elements 3 can be carried out.

The claimed device can be configured to inform users of the claimed device about the presence of used and unused elements in the body of the claimed device, as well as transfer this information to the device for preparing drinks. The transmission of this information can be carried out using the electronics of the claimed device, for example, using sensors that may be contained in the claimed device and information transmission devices.

The claimed removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport can be made with the possibility of repair and service, opening to replace elements, for example, in a service center.

Example.

Using a taxi as an example, the operating algorithm of the declared device may be as follows: the taxi driver receives the declared devices, which can be combined into one box containing several declared devices. The driver places the box, for example, in the trunk of a car. The driver takes the claimed device from this box and installs it, for example, on a device for preparing drinks or on the headrest using fastening 1, and connects the claimed device to the device for preparing drinks and/or connects the claimed device to the car's cigarette lighter.

The claimed device may contain in its body glasses, which can also be containers with source water, made integral with external capsule holders for devices for preparing drinks, which are elements 3 used by the device for preparing drinks in transport. One claimed device may contain in its body such a number of elements 3 used by the device for preparing drinks in transport that will be required, for example, for one taxi driver’s work shift. A taxi passenger who wants to purchase a hot drink, such as coffee, turns on the coffee machine (for example, using a payment method for the drink, for example, using a QR code payment). The beverage preparation device commands the claimed device to dispense one or more items using the beverage preparation device control unit via wired or wireless communication with the claimed device. It is also possible to implement the claimed device, where the payment signal is received by the claimed device and the claimed device, using a control unit, sends a command to the device for preparing drinks to prepare the drink. After this, the claimed device issues one or more elements to the passenger; for this purpose, on the claimed device, for example, the cover 2 is opened, the moving mechanism 4 moves the holder 5 in which the element 3 is fixed onto the open cover 2 so that the passenger is able to conveniently take the issued item 3 , for example, a glass for devices for preparing drinks and/or a capsule and/or a bottle of water from which a drink will be prepared in a device for preparing drinks in transport and/or a disposable external capsule holder. In addition, the claimed device can be made without a movement mechanism and a holder, in this case, upon gaining access to the contents of cell 9, the lid 2 opens and the passenger takes element 3 from cell 9. Using the same scheme of actions, the passenger can receive element 3, which is a capsule containing the drink extract, as well as any other elements.

The passenger then installs the element or elements into the beverage preparation device in the vehicle to prepare the beverage. A device for preparing drinks in transport prepares a drink, for example coffee. Next, the passenger drinks the resulting drink.

After the passenger leaves the taxi, the holder 5 moves inside the housing 10 using the moving mechanism 4, and the lid 2 is closed.

Thus, the used element is moved inside the housing 10 and stored there until it is disposed of. If the passenger takes the used element with him, the holder 5 is moved empty into the body of the claimed device.

In this way, servicing of the device for preparing drinks in transport, in particular taxis, is organized. Service means the storage and controlled delivery of elements used for preparing drinks using a device for preparing drinks in transport (for example, a car coffee machine), their receipt and storage after use for the purpose of further disposal, in an organized place for safe fixing of a glass with a finished drink in the process its consumption, organized collection for recycling of plastic waste generated after the preparation and consumption of drinks in transport.

Claims (9)

1. A removable portable device for servicing devices for preparing drinks in transport, containing a housing, fastening, one or more cells, configured to accommodate, fix, store, issue and circulate elements that are used by the device for preparing drinks in transport, characterized in that which contains a device configured to control a device for preparing drinks in transport. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a mount configured to be connected to a device for preparing drinks in transport. 3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a movement mechanism configured to move the element used by the device for preparing drinks in transport. 4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains an electrical cable configured to be connected to a device for preparing drinks in transport and/or to the car’s electrical network. 5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a device configured to control access to the contents of the cells. 6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a device configured to receive and/or transmit information. 7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a lid configured to control access to the contents of the cell. 8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a holder configured to fix an element used by the device for preparing drinks in transport. 9. The device according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that it contains a holder made integral with the lid or body.