WO2011107146A1 - A beverage dispensing system - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Abstract
A beverage dispensing system (1) has a control console (3) and a plurality of control units (5) located at separate tables (7). Each table (7) has a communication module (9) and at least one controllable beverage dispensing tap (11 ). Patrons at each table (7) can dispense their own beverages through the taps (11 ). An operator at the console (3) enters a drinks profile into the console (3) for that table (7) to control the amount and type of beverages dispensed at the table (7). Preferably each table (7) is a self contained mobile unit having a storage compartment for kegs of beer and cooling and dispensing equipments for the beer.
Description
"A Beverage Dispensing System"
Introduction
This invention relates to a beverage dispensing system for an installation having a plurality of tables. More specifically, this invention relates to a beverage dispensing system for dispensing alcoholic beverages such as beers, ales and stouts in draught form.
In many countries, public houses and clubs that serve beverages are a hub for socialising activity. People go to these pubs and clubs to meet their friends over a few social drinks and catch up on the latest news and gossip and discuss the events of the day. Patrons of the pubs and clubs purchase drinks from a barman over the counter, or in some establishments so-called lounge staff are provided to circulate throughout the establishment and take drinks orders from patrons that they fill with the barman and then deliver the drinks back to the patrons' table.
There are however problems with the known systems. First of all, in many cases when a patron's drink runs out they must leave their companions and go to the bar and purchase new drinks thereby leading to an undesirable break in the conversation. If the establishment is busy this may take several minutes and the flow of conversation is badly disrupted. Although this problem is in someway obviated by the provision of lounge staff, there are still problems even when lounge staff are provided. For example, when the bar is particularly busy, it may be difficult to attract the attention of a lounge staff person to order drinks and indeed it may take a significant amount of time between ordering the drinks and the drinks being delivered, which again is unsatisfactory. It is an object therefore of the present invention to provide a beverage dispensing system for an installation having a plurality of tables that overcomes at least some of these difficulties.
Summarv of the Invention
According to the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system for an installation having a plurality of tables, the beverage dispensing system comprising a control console and a plurality of table units, each table unit being associated with a table, in which: the table units each comprise: a communication module; at least one controllable beverage dispensing tap; means to monitor the supply of beverage to the tap; and means to control the supply of beverage to the tap; the control console comprising: a communications module in communication with the communication modules on the tables; and a programmable controller to regulate the supply of beverage to each of the taps on the tables, the programmable controller having means to receive a supply profile for a particular table and implement the supply profile together with the table unit.
By having such a system, it is no longer necessary for the patrons to leave the table they are at and go up to the bar to order a drink, or indeed to employ the services of a lounge staff. The beverage dispensing equipment would be provided at their own table and they can dispense their own drinks at their own pace as frequently as desired. Furthermore, it is possible to control the amount of beverages that are supplied to a particular table and to bill the patrons based on volumes consumed. This will enable the patrons to have a more satisfying
experience in the pub or club and promote a more pleasurable socialising experience.
In one embodiment each table comprises a beverage storage compartment having appropriate equipment for storage, cooling and supply of at least one beverage through the tap. Preferably each table is an independent mobile self-contained unit.
In one embodiment of the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system in which the table unit further comprises a display, the display indicating one or more of the poured volume of beverage, the remaining volume of beverage yet to be poured, the monetary value of the poured beverage and the monetary value of the beverage yet to be poured.
In another embodiment of the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system in which the control console further comprises a display, the display indicating for a given table one or more of the poured volume of beverage, the remaining volume of beverage yet to be poured, the monetary value of the poured beverage and the monetary value of the beverage yet to be poured. In a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system in which the table unit further comprises a programmable controller operable with the means to control supply of beverage to a tap to limit the amount dispensed in one serving. In one embodiment of the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system in which the beverage dispensing system comprises a supply of a plurality of beverages and a configurable piping network connecting the supply of a plurality of beverages to the table units, and means to configure the piping network to route a desired beverage from the supply of the plurality of beverages through the piping network to a particular tap of a table unit.
In a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a beverage dispensing system in which the system further comprises a stock management module that monitors available stock and dispensed stock.
ln another embodiment each table has a storage compartment for reception of at least one beverage storage container and a cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered from the storage container to a beverage dispensing tap at the table, a beverage supply line mounted within the storage compartment, said beverage supply line having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet for connection to a beverage storage container which is mounted within the storage compartment in use, and said outlet connected to the beverage dispensing tap, said beverage supply line passing through said beverage cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered through said beverage supply line.
In another embodiment a number of beverage supply lines are provided each having an outlet connected to a dispensing tap on the table and the beverage cooling system is operable to chill each beverage supply line to a preset desirable beverage dispensing temperature.
In another embodiment the beverage cooling system comprises a first chiller and a second chiller having different normal operating temperatures, a first beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a first beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a first beverage dispensing tap on the table, said first beverage supply line passing through said first chiller for cooling a beverage in said first beverage supply line to a first beverage dispensing temperature, a second beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a second beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a second dispensing tap on the table, said second beverage supply line passing through both the first chiller and the second chiller for cooling a beverage in said second beverage supply line to a second beverage dispensing temperature.
In another embodiment the first chiller comprises a chiller plate and the second chiller comprises a chiller bath, the chiller bath containing a coolant fluid and having an associated refrigeration apparatus which is operable for cooling the coolant fluid in the chiller bath to a desired chilling temperature, said chiller plate and chiller bath being interconnected by a cooling fluid supply line and a cooling fluid return line, a circulation pump operable for delivery of cooling fluid through said cooling fluid
supply line and cooling fluid return line for circulation of cooling fluid between the chiller bath and the chiller plate for circulation through the chiller plate.
In another embodiment a fan is mounted within the storage compartment which is operable to circulate air within the storage compartment over the chiller plate for maintaining an interior of the beverage storage compartment at a desired operating temperature.
In another aspect the invention provides a mobile self contained beverage storage and dispensing table assembly including; a storage compartment mounted on wheels with a table top on which at least one beverage dispensing tap is mounted, a beverage cooling system mounted within the storage compartment, a beverage supply line mounted within the storage compartment, said beverage supply line having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet for connection to a beverage storage container which is mounted within the storage compartment in use, and said outlet connected to the beverage dispensing tap, said beverage supply line passing through said beverage cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered through said beverage supply line.
In one embodiment a number of beverage supply lines are provided each having an outlet connected to a dispensing tap on the table top and the beverage cooling system is operable to chill each beverage supply line to a preset desirable beverage dispensing temperature.
In another embodiment the beverage cooling system comprises a first chiller and a second chiller having different normal operating temperatures, a first beverage
supply line having an inlet for connection to a first beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a first beverage dispensing tap on the table top, said first beverage supply line passing through said first chiller for cooling a beverage in said first beverage supply line to a first beverage dispensing temperature, a second beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a second beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a second dispensing tap on the table top, said second beverage supply line passing through both the first chiller and the second chiller for cooling a beverage in said second beverage supply line to a second beverage dispensing temperature.
In another embodiment the first chiller comprises a chiller plate and the second chiller comprises a chiller bath, the chiller bath containing a coolant fluid and having an associated refrigeration apparatus which is operable for cooling the coolant fluid in the chiller bath to a desired chilling temperature, said chiller plate and chiller bath being interconnected by a cooling fluid supply line and a cooling fluid return line, a circulation pump operable for delivery of cooling fluid through said cooling fluid supply line and cooling fluid return line for circulation of cooling fluid between the chiller bath and the chiller plate for circulation through the chiller plate. In another embodiment a fan is mounted within the storage compartment which is operable to circulate air within the storage compartment over the chiller plate for maintaining an interior of the beverage storage compartment at a desired operating temperature. Brief Description of the Drawings
The invention will be more clearly understood by the following description of an embodiment thereof, given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a beverage dispensing system according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is an elevational view of a table unit forming portion of the system;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the table unit;
Fig. 4 is an elevational view of a cooling apparatus incorporated in a cooling system mounted within the table unit;
Fig. 5 is an end elevational view of the cooling apparatus;
Fig. 6 is another end elevational view of the cooling apparatus;
Fig. 7 is a plan view of the cooling apparatus;
Fig. 8 is an elevational view showing portion of the cooling system; and Fig. 9 is a schematic illustration of the cooling system incorporated in each table unit.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments Referring to the drawings, there is shown a beverage dispensing system, indicated generally by the reference numeral 1 , comprising a control console 3 and a plurality of control units 5. Each of the control units 5 is located at a table 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d) and comprises a communication module 9, at least one controllable beverage dispensing tap 11 and means to control the supply of beverages to the tap 11 (not shown). The control console 3 comprises a communications module 13 and a programmable controller 15 to regulate the supply of beverage to the taps 11 on each table 7. The programmable controller 15 has means to receive a supply profile for a particular table 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d) and implement this supply profile together with the control unit 5.
In use, patrons (not shown) will enter an establishment and request beverage dispensing facilities at a table 7 of one or more beers, ales or draught stouts through the taps 11 on the table 7. An operator (not shown) enters the profile of the required drinks into the control console 3 for that particular table 7, for example Guinness®
and Heineken® to be dispensed from the dispensing taps 11. If desired, the operator may request pre-payment, or place a limit on the products that may be dispensed from the dispensing taps 11 , for example€50.00 worth. The patrons can then dispense either Guinness® or Heineken® from the taps 11 if and when they require it.
Referring in particular to Figs. 2 and 3, each table 7 has a pair of dispensing taps 11 and will have at least one electronic digital display 12 indicating the poured volume, volume remaining along with the associated monetary values, or a combination of the poured volume, volume remaining and associated monetary values. Each table 7 has a storage compartment 20 for containers such as beer kegs along with associated refrigeration equipment 21 , piping regulators and other equipment to assist in the handling and dispensing of draught beers, ales and stouts, necessary gas equipment 22 for the various products, valves to open and close the various lines, flow meters to monitor the poured beers and the like.
Furthermore, each table 7 will have electronics to display the data on the dispensing of the beverages on the digital display 12 and a communication module 9 to transmit, preferably wirelessly, the data to the control console 3. The communication module 9 can also receive data from the control console 3 to activate and deactivate the beer lines as appropriate. The electronics and software enable the operator of the control console 3 to apply limits for pouring from the dispensing taps 11. For example, it may be desirable to only allow the beverages to be dispensed from each tap 11 in amounts not exceeding 500 ml per serving.
The control console 3 also comprises a number of features to enable an operator control the beverage dispensing system 1. For example, the control console 3 allows the operator to select a table 7, select products for dispensing at that table 7, to select a prepaid or a billpay option and/or to temporarily shut down all valves cutting supply to one or all tables 7 in the establishment. The control console 3 is also able to display the monetary turnover of each table 7 per day and/or per set period, the volumetric turnover of each table 7 per day and/or per set period, the activations and deactivations of each table 7 per day, all reactivations of a table 7 by a staff member per day and line cleaning data by date, line, table 7 and volume. Conveniently, the
control console 3 is able to print, by internal or attached printer, the monetary turnover of each table 7 per day and/or per set period, the volumetric turnover of each table 7 per day and/or per set period, all activations and deactivations of each table 7 per day, all reactivations of a table by staff member per day and line cleaning data by date, line, table and volume. Finally, the control console 3 allows for selection of certain tables 7 to facilitate cleaning of product lines.
Another aspect of the invention is the fact that there will be a computer program running on both control console 3 and table units 5 to allow complete programming of the system including control of the dispensing of the beverages. The computer program will allow for the insertion of brand data to ensure proper registration and recording of poured data, pricing information to allow indication to the patron the cost of certain products and for the proper data recording for stock reconciliation purposes for the outlet management. It will further allow for pouring limits to be implemented by the management for legal or other reasons or for the ability to apply a table limit whereby the lines will shut down upon the pre-programmed limit being reached. Finally, the software can implement security measures for staff to allow access to any part of the system to be restricted to certain members through a secure electronic access method and the ability to uniquely identify each staff member in the establishment.
While each table unit 7 may be fixed in place within the premises, it is preferred to provide each table unit 7 as a mobile stand-alone unit. This provides greater flexibility and convenience for the proprietor of the premises. A mobile table unit of the invention is shown in particular in Figs. 2 to 9 of the drawings.
Each table unit 7 has a cabinet or storage compartment 20 with a table top 24 on which the dispensing taps 11 are centrally mounted. Thus, patrons can sit about the table 7 and dispense beverages from the taps 11 as and when they desire. The storage compartment 20 is mounted on casters 25 for ease of manoeuvring, by bar staff for example, and these can be locked to prevent movement of the table 7 in use. It will be noted that a downwardly depending skirt 26 at a bottom of the storage compartment 20 hides the casters 25 from view. Ventilation openings 27 at a top of the storage compartment 20 beneath the table top 24 provide ventilation to an interior
of the storage compartment 20 within which beverage cooling and dispensing equipment is mounted. A gap 28 below the skirt also facilitates ventilation.
Referring in particular to Fig. 9, the beverage chilling and dispensing equipment housed within the storage compartment 20 is shown schematically. The chilling equipment comprises a cooling system including a chiller plate 30 and a chiller bath 31. The chiller bath 31 contains a cooling fluid comprising a glycol and water mixture chilled to the desired cooling temperature which is about -0.5°C by associated refrigeration apparatus 32 mounted below the chiller bath 31. Cooling fluid is circulated by a pump 33 from the chiller bath 31 through the chiller plate 30 and back to the chiller bath 31. This cooling fluid travels outwardly from the chiller bath 31 through a supply line 34 and back to the chiller bath 31 via a return line 35.
A first beverage is supplied from a first keg 36, mounted within the storage compartment 20 in use, through a first beverage supply line 37 to the chiller plate 30, and passes through the chiller plate 30 cooling the beverage and is then delivered by the first beverage supply line 37 to a first one of the taps 11 on the table unit 7. In passing through the chiller plate 30 the first beverage is chilled to a temperature of about 4°C.
A second beverage is delivered from a second keg 40, mounted within the storage compartment 20 in use, via a second beverage supply line 41 firstly through the chiller plate 30 at which it is cooled to about 4°C and then through the chiller bath 31 at which it is further cooled to a temperature of about 2°C and from the chiller bath 31 to the second tap 11 at the table unit 7.
The chiller plate 30 and chiller bath 31 and the kegs 36, 40 are all stored within the storage compartment 20 of the table 7. Ambient air within the storage compartment 20 is circulated by fans 44 over the chiller plate 30, within the storage compartment 20 and about the kegs 36, 40 to keep the ambient temperature within the storage compartment 20 at about 8°C. This control of the internal climate of the storage compartment 20 is desirable. Preferably the temperature is maintained above 6°C as beer stored below 6°C has a tendency for the gas mixes to be either absorbed (stouts and real ales) or lost (lagers) leading to a deterioration in the quality of the product
with stouts becoming gassy and lagers being lifeless. This selected internal temperature maintained within the storage compartment may vary somewhat depending on the beverages being stored within and dispensed at the table 7. It will be appreciated that the beverages are maintained and dispensed at the optimum temperatures to provide a high quality product to the customer at each table 7.
It will be appreciated that as each table unit 7 is a stand-alone unit it can be easily removed for maintenance or repair as required with minimal disruption to the overall system.
It will be understood from the foregoing that the beverage dispensing system will improve the experience of the patron in the public house, or other establishment serving beverages, while also providing a new and unique way for enjoyment of their experience in the establishment.
In the specification the terms "comprise, comprises, comprised and comprising" or any variation thereof and the terms "include, includes, included and including" or any variation thereof are considered to be totally interchangeable and they should all be afforded the widest possible interpretation.
The invention is in no way limited to the embodiment hereinbefore described which may be varied in both construction and detail with the scope of the appended claims.
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1) A beverage dispensing system for an installation having a plurality of tables, the beverage dispensing system comprising a control console and a plurality of table units, each table unit being associated with a table, in which: the table units each comprise: a communication module; at least one controllable beverage dispensing tap; means to monitor the supply of beverage to the tap; and means to control the supply of beverage to the tap; the control console comprising: a communications module in communication with the communication modules on the tables; and a programmable controller to regulate the supply of beverage to each of the taps on the tables, the programmable controller having means to receive a supply profile for a particular table and implement the supply profile together with the table unit.
2) A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 1 in which each table comprises a beverage storage compartment having appropriate equipment for storage, cooling and supply of at least one beverage through the tap.
3) A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 2 wherein each table is an independent mobile self-contained unit.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in any preceding claim in which the table unit further comprises a display, the display indicating one or more of the poured volume of beverage, the remaining volume of beverage yet to be poured, the monetary value of the poured beverage and the monetary value of the beverage yet to be poured.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed any preceding claim in which the control console further comprises a display, the display indicating for a given table one or more of the poured volume of beverage, the remaining volume of beverage yet to be poured, the monetary value of the poured beverage and the monetary value of the beverage yet to be poured.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in any preceding claim in which the table unit further comprises a programmable controller operable with the means to control supply of beverage to a tap to limit the amount dispensed in one serving.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in any preceding claim in which the beverage dispensing system comprises a supply of a plurality of beverages and a configurable piping network connecting the supply of a plurality of beverages to the table units, and means to configure the piping network to route a desired beverage from the supply of the plurality of beverages through the piping network to a particular tap of a table unit.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in any preceding claim in which the system further comprises a stock management module that monitors available stock and dispensed stock.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein each table has a storage compartment for reception of at least one beverage storage container and a cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered from the storage container to a beverage dispensing tap at the table, a beverage supply line mounted within the storage compartment, said beverage supply line having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet for connection
to a beverage storage container which is mounted within the storage compartment in use, and said outlet connected to the beverage dispensing tap, said beverage supply line passing through said beverage cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered through said beverage supply line.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 9 wherein a number of beverage supply lines are provided each having an outlet connected to a dispensing tap on the table and the beverage cooling system is operable to chill each beverage supply line to a preset desirable beverage dispensing temperature.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the beverage cooling system comprises a first chiller and a second chiller having different normal operating temperatures, a first beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a first beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a first beverage dispensing tap on the table, said first beverage supply line passing through said first chiller for cooling a beverage in said first beverage supply line to a first beverage dispensing temperature, a second beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a second beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a second dispensing tap on the table, said second beverage supply line passing through both the first chiller and the second chiller for cooling a beverage in said second beverage supply line to a second beverage dispensing temperature.
A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 11 wherein the first chiller comprises a chiller plate and the second chiller comprises a chiller bath, the chiller bath containing a coolant fluid and having an associated refrigeration apparatus which is operable for cooling the coolant fluid in the chiller bath to a desired chilling temperature, said chiller plate and chiller bath being interconnected by a cooling fluid supply line and a cooling fluid return line, a circulation pump operable for delivery of cooling fluid through said cooling fluid supply line and cooling fluid return line for circulation of cooling fluid between the chiller bath and the chiller plate for circulation through the chiller plate.
13) A beverage dispensing system as claimed in claim 12 wherein a fan is mounted within the storage compartment which is operable to circulate air within the storage compartment over the chiller plate for maintaining an interior of the beverage storage compartment at a desired operating temperature.
14) A mobile self contained beverage storage and dispensing table assembly including; a storage compartment mounted on wheels with a table top on which at least one beverage dispensing tap is mounted, a beverage cooling system mounted within the storage compartment, a beverage supply line mounted within the storage compartment, said beverage supply line having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet for connection to a beverage storage container which is mounted within the storage compartment in use, and said outlet connected to the beverage dispensing tap, said beverage supply line passing through said beverage cooling system for chilling a beverage delivered through said beverage supply line.
A mobile table assembly as claimed in claim 14 wherein a number of beverage supply lines are provided each having an outlet connected to a dispensing tap on the table top and the beverage cooling system is operable to chill each beverage supply line to a preset desirable beverage dispensing temperature.
16) A mobile table assembly as claimed in claim 15 wherein the beverage cooling system comprises a first chiller and a second chiller having different
normal operating temperatures, a first beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a first beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a first beverage dispensing tap on the table top, said first beverage supply line passing through said first chiller for cooling a beverage in said first beverage supply line to a first beverage dispensing temperature, a second beverage supply line having an inlet for connection to a second beverage storage container and an outlet connected to a second dispensing tap on the table top, said second beverage supply line passing through both the first chiller and the second chiller for cooling a beverage in said second beverage supply line to a second beverage dispensing temperature.
A mobile table assembly as claimed in claim 16 wherein the first chiller comprises a chiller plate and the second chiller comprises a chiller bath, the chiller bath containing a coolant fluid and having an associated refrigeration apparatus which is operable for cooling the coolant fluid in the chiller bath to a desired chilling temperature, said chiller plate and chiller bath being interconnected by a cooling fluid supply line and a cooling fluid return line, a circulation pump operable for delivery of cooling fluid through said cooling fluid supply line and cooling fluid return line for circulation of cooling fluid between the chiller bath and the chiller plate for circulation through the chiller plate.
A mobile table assembly as claimed in claim 17 wherein a fan is mounted within the storage compartment which is operable to circulate air within the storage compartment over the chiller plate for maintaining an interior of the beverage storage compartment at a desired operating temperature.
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