SK832005A3 - Self-service beverage bar or desk - Google Patents

Abstract

A self-service beverage dispenser for e.g. beer is diclosed. The device is connected to a computerised network that monitors and controls the dispensing process and informs the user via a display about his consumptions, the price, the quantity etc.

Description

Technical field

The invention relates to a rotatable tapping device placed on self-service tables in refreshment devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, various self-service refreshment facilities are known, for example, in Slovak utility model no. 3782 discloses a mobile beverage dispensing device comprising a pedestal on which is attached an adapter over which a cylinder is provided, which is provided with a tight stopper at its bottom and the cylinder is further provided with a drain cock, the top of the cylinder is provided with a vented plug . US 913454 discloses a beverage dispensing device that is self-service and computer-controlled, where a customer activates the entire device with a credit card. The card-operated beverage dispensing system also operates on a similar principle and is described in US 5291004. Other self-service distribution systems known, for example, from FR 2759073, WO 9936347 or KR 207130 are known in the art. for one customer they serve.

Also known are small consumer packages in the volume of five to ten liters, which are provided by the manufacturer with an outlet opening and the beverage can be dispensed directly by the consumer by means of a dispensing device. The disadvantage of such beverage filling is that it is necessary to have a separate dispensing device or that the containers are usually of low volume and disposable use, which considerably increases the price of the beverage.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The above-mentioned drawbacks are largely eliminated by the solution according to the invention, characterized in that the self-service desk or table comprises at least one beverage dispensing unit as a dispensing device which is rotatable about a vertical axis and comprises at least two locking elements with positioning, locking and switching the dispensing unit in one of the positions, wherein this position is provided with a customer display display. The self-service desk or table further comprises an automatic process control unit coupled to a display and cash register point of sale, where the interconnection can also be made wireless, the automatic unit also interconnecting interlocking elements with switches, display customer displays, flowmeter with foam detector and electronic control valve for measuring and blocking the flow of beverage from the beverage cartridge through the heat exchanger to the dispensing unit. At the point of sale, the customer determines the amount of beverage that the dispensing unit can, for example, tap into a container at a self-service counter or table at the appropriate position. The dispensing unit is only capable of dispensing a beverage in a position with the switch elements with prepaid credit to dispense a predetermined quantity of beverage, wherein the corresponding position with the respective blocking elements and switches displays the corresponding amount or dispensed amount remaining on the corresponding display. After reaching the set resp. predetermined credit or amount values are blocked from dispensing the beverage. With a self-service counter, multiple customers can be served by a single dispensing unit that keeps track of the beverage purchased through each display. The automatic unit may be connected to a host computer for further processing of the data obtained or for controlling the beverage dispensing process.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 schematically illustrates a self-service desk or table. Figure 2 is a block diagram of the electronic wiring of a self-service desk or table. Figures 3 and 4 show a layout of a self-service desk or table. Figure 5 shows a preferred embodiment of a self-service desk or table.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The self-service desk or table 11 comprises at least one beverage dispensing unit 1 as a dispensing device which is rotatable about a vertical axis and comprises at least two locking elements with switches 2 for positioning, locking and switching the dispensing unit 1 in one of the positions where this position is provided. The self-service desk or table 11 further comprises an automatic unit 4 for controlling the beverage dispensing process connected to a display and cash register 5, where the interconnection can also be made wireless, the automatic unit 4 being also connected to the locking elements with switches 2, customer display displays 3, a flow meter 6 with a foam detector and an electronic control valve 7 which serve to measure and block the flow of the beverage from the beverage cartridge 8 through the heat exchanger 9 to the dispensing unit L At the point of sale 5 For example, the dispensing unit 1 can, for example, self-tap into the container at the respective position at the self-service counter or table 11 at the respective position. Dispensing unit j. is capable of dispensing a beverage only in a position with interlocking elements with switches 2 and with prepaid credit for dispensing a specified quantity of beverage, wherein the corresponding position with corresponding interlocking elements with switches 2 displays the credit and / or dispensed value on the corresponding display customer display 3; or the remaining amount. After reaching the set resp. predetermined credit or amount values are blocked from dispensing the beverage. At a self-service counter or table 11, multiple customers may be served by a single dispensing unit 1 having an overview of the purchased beverage through individual display customer displays 3. The automatic unit 4 may be connected to the host computer 10 to further process the data obtained or control the beverage dispensing process .

Claims (6)

PATENT CLAIMS Self-service desk or table, characterized in that it comprises at least one dispensing unit (1) rotatable about a vertical axis, comprising at least two locking elements with switches (2) for positioning, locking and switching the dispensing unit (1) to one of the positions wherein this position is provided with a customer display display (3) for displaying the minute or residual quantity of beverage or their value at a given position of the dispensing unit (1), wherein a flow meter (1) is disposed on the conduit connecting the dispensing unit (1) and the beverage cartridge (8). 6) with a beverage quantity foam detector and an electronic control valve (7) for starting or stopping the flow of the beverage, which are connected to an automatic unit (4), which is also connected by locking elements with switches (2), display customer displays (3) ) and point of sale (5) and main computer (10). Self-service desk or table according to claim 1, characterized in that the pipe is provided with a heat exchanger (9). Self-service desk or table according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the connection between the automatic unit and the point of sale is wireless. Self-service desk or table according to claim 1, 2 and 3, characterized in that the dispensing unit is a tapping device. Self-service desk or table according to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the point of sale is a cash register with a display. Self-service desk or table according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, characterized in that it comprises two dispensing units (1).