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WO2013027030A1 - Appareil de présentation ou de stockage d'aliments et/ou de récipient de boisson - Google Patents

Appareil de présentation ou de stockage d'aliments et/ou de récipient de boisson Download PDF

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WO2013027030A1
WO2013027030A1 PCT/GB2012/052012 GB2012052012W WO2013027030A1 WO 2013027030 A1 WO2013027030 A1 WO 2013027030A1 GB 2012052012 W GB2012052012 W GB 2012052012W WO 2013027030 A1 WO2013027030 A1 WO 2013027030A1
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beverage container
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Roger Wise
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Koolkwic Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
    • A47F3/04—Show cases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
    • A47F3/0404—Cases or cabinets of the closed type
    • A47F3/0426—Details
    • A47F3/0434—Glass or transparent panels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
    • F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/24—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising using tubes or the like filled with liquid, e.g. bubbling liquid
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F23/00—Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
    • G09F23/06—Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes the advertising matter being combined with articles for restaurants, shops or offices
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2325/00—Charging, supporting or discharging the articles to be cooled, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2325/022—Shelves made of glass or ceramic
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2400/00—General features of, or devices for refrigerators, cold rooms, ice-boxes, or for cooling or freezing apparatus not covered by any other subclass
    • F25D2400/08—Refrigerator tables

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  • the present invention relates to apparatus for storing or displaying at least one beverage container and/or foodstuff.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are intended to address at least some of the problems discussed above.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide storage/display apparatus that include a flowing fluid arrangement that can be used to provide a visual effect as well as cool/heat beverage containers or other items placed in/on the apparatus.
  • apparatus adapted to store or display at least one beverage container and/or foodstuff, the apparatus including:
  • a device for, in use, transferring fluid through the at least one channel or space of the body for, in use, transferring fluid through the at least one channel or space of the body.
  • the support may comprise a framework including a set of uprights.
  • the at least partially transparent body may be removably mounted on/within the framework to form a shelf.
  • the apparatus includes a plurality of said partially transparent bodies, providing a plurality of removable shelves.
  • a connection or conduit between the body and the fluid transfer device may comprise a dry-break connector for convenient mounting and de-mounting of the shelf.
  • a flat rigid member may at least partially cover an upper surface of a said shelf.
  • the apparatus may be provided with at least one panel situated at a front, side, back, top and/or bottom plane of the framework.
  • the body may at least partially form the panel.
  • the panel may act as an openable door or lid for the apparatus.
  • a said body may have a plurality of said channels or spaces and different types of fluids, e.g. ones having different colours, may be provided within different ones of the channels or spaces.
  • a plurality of said fluid transfer devices may be provided for the plurality of channels or spaces, which may pump the fluids at different rates.
  • the fluid may include air bubbles or suspended particles.
  • the apparatus may further include a device for aerating a said fluid.
  • a said channel may be shaped as a letter, number, word or logo.
  • the apparatus may include at least one device for heating or cooling a said fluid.
  • the apparatus may be configured so that the heated/cooled fluid heats/cools a said beverage container and/or said foodstuff placed on the body.
  • the fluid within the apparatus may be chosen so as to remain in a flowable liquid state within an expected operating temperature range of the apparatus.
  • the bodies and the heating devices are configured to provide different temperature zones within/on the apparatus.
  • the body may form a table top.
  • the body may form a surface of a drinks bar.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example apparatus
  • Figure 2 is a rear view of the apparatus
  • Figure 3 is a front view of a panel that can be attached to the apparatus.
  • the apparatus comprises a support, in the form of a framework 100, for a set of shelves 102.
  • the framework comprises four upright struts 104 that include means for mounting the shelves horizontally.
  • the framework may be formed of any suitable rigid material(s), e.g. tubular steel, and it will be appreciated that the design and dimensions of the framework, or any other type of support, can be varied.
  • At least one of the shelves 102 comprises a square or rectangular member 106 formed fully or partially of transparent (or semi-transparent) material, such as plastic or glass, which may be clear or coloured.
  • the member can either be fully or partially hollow, or may include one or more channel, e.g. tube.
  • the space(s)/channel(s) inside the member can be filled with one or more fluid. Any suitable fluid can be used, such as dyed water with an anti-freeze component, or liquids with ultra-violet or fluorescent components.
  • a pump shown schematically at 108, causes the fluid to flow within the space(s)/channel(s), creating an interesting visual effect, particularly if the fluid contains bubbles or particles, such as glitter.
  • a device shown schematically at 109, may be provided to aerate the fluid. Light sources, including UV, may also be provided.
  • the temperature of the fluid may be controlled by a cooling/heating device, shown schematically at 1 10.
  • the flowing fluid can also provide a cooling/heating effect for articles, such as drinks containers or foodstuffs, placed on the shelves. Power for the devices may be taken from a mains supply or from an onboard battery.
  • the cooling/heating effect may be provided by conventional devices, or by apparatus substantially as described in British patent application no. 1 105753.6, filed on 5 th April 2010, and British Patent Application No. 1 108492.8, filed on 20 th May 2010.
  • the cooling/heating effect may be provided by devices as described in those applications, e.g a removeable cassette-like temperature controlling device, being fitted within the framework (and possibly integrated with the fluid pumps described herein), or by various elements of the apparatus (e.g. top, back, front, side and/or back panels) being formed of the cooling/heating plates described in the abovementioned applications.
  • the fluid(s) within the apparatus may be chosen so as to remain in a flowable liquid state within the expected operating temperature of the apparatus, e.g. down to around -20°C.
  • the upper surface of the shelf member 106 may be at least partially covered by a rigid, flat member 1 12, which may be formed of metal alloy or the like and is intended to protect the partially hollow member 106. From at least the front, back and/or sides, the semi/fully transparent members 106 and the flowing fluid within can be viewed.
  • the shelf members 106 may be detachable from the framework 100. Dry-break connections may be provided for convenient demounting from the pump. Connections between the detachable shelves and any other devices, e.g. heating devices, may be in the form of plug/socket arrangements for ease of connection and disconnection. Having the shelves detachable in a convenient manner assists with maintenance, cleaning, replacement, etc.
  • At least one of the top, bottom, front, side and/or front planes of the framework 100 may be provided with a panel.
  • a panel may function as an openable door/lid, or as a wall.
  • Such a panel may be formed of a solid piece or material, a cooling plate as described above, or may be a body at least partially fluid filled, as shown in the example of Figure 3.
  • the panel 300 of Figure 3 includes a square/rectangular member that is formed of fully or semi-transparent material, and can be attached to a front plane of the framework 100 by a hinge or the like to function as a door.
  • the panel has an inner space that contains a set of fluid channels 301 - 305, which are rectangular loops in the example.
  • the channels may be fitted on top of, or behind, a semi/fully transparent panel.
  • Each channel can be filled with the same, or a different type, of fluid, e.g. the fluid in at least one of the channels may be of a different colour to the fluid(s) of the other channel(s).
  • the fluids in the channels may be made to flow around the loop by one or more pump device. If several pump devices are used (or a single pump with several variable outputs) then they may, for example, pump the various fluids at different rates. Also, cooling/heating devices and/or aerating devices may be provided to treat the flowing fluids.
  • channels within the apparatus can be of any number/shape/design and in some cases may form letters, numbers, words or logos, such as those associated with beverage companies/brands.
  • the panels forming the top, front, back and/or sides of the apparatus may be fully/partially filled with fluid, or may include at least one partition defining spaces (of any desired shape), each of which may be fully/partially filled with fluid.
  • the embodiment shown in the Figures can be used as a cool cabinet or refrigerator, and is typically used to store drink bottles/cans in a bar, restaurant or the like.
  • Alternative embodiments can have several temperature control devices or thermostats in order to provide different temperature zones, e.g. one for keeping certain drinks below room temperate, others around room temperature and others still at a higher temperature.
  • the cabinet may be open fronted or may have at least one door/lid.
  • the apparatus can take the form of a table or bar.
  • supports in the form of coffee-table like legs can be provided with at least one semi/fully transparent fluid-containing shelf member, similar to member 106 of the illustrated embodiment, mounted on top.
  • the flowing fluid within can be viewed from above and/or from the sides.
  • a flat rigid member may fully or partially cover the fluid-containing member for safety, or the upper surface of the fluid-containing may be reinforced.
  • the table may include at least one cooling and/or heating device in order to keep drinks containers placed upon it cool or warm. Additionally, or alternatively, the flowing fluid within the fully/semi-transparent member may be cooled or heated to provide a heating/warming effect. Markings may be provided to indicate areas having different temperatures.
  • the apparatus may form an upper surface of a drinks bar, which may be supported by a conventional or bespoke bar structure formed of wood, metal or the like.
  • a drinks bar which may be supported by a conventional or bespoke bar structure formed of wood, metal or the like.
  • the flowing fluid within the fully/semi- transparent member (and/or other devices) may provide a cooling/warming effect for drinks containers placed on the member.
  • the embodiments described above provide an array of attractive storage/display devices. They are easy to manufacture and require little maintenance. In some cases, the flowing fluid can be used to both heat/cool beverages/food as well as provide a pleasing aesthetic effect.

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Abstract

La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil conçu pour stocker ou présenter au moins un récipient de boisson et/ou d'aliments qui comprend au moins un support (100) et un corps au moins partiellement transparent (106) monté sur le support. Le corps comprend au moins un canal ou espace ; lors de l'utilisation, le corps est configuré pour stocker ou présenter, directement ou indirectement, au moins un récipient de boisson et/ou des aliments. L'appareil comprend en outre un dispositif (108) destiné à transférer, lors de l'utilisation, un fluide à travers le ou les canaux ou le ou les espaces du corps.
PCT/GB2012/052012 2011-08-25 2012-08-17 Appareil de présentation ou de stockage d'aliments et/ou de récipient de boisson Ceased WO2013027030A1 (fr)

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GBGB1114697.4A GB201114697D0 (en) 2011-08-25 2011-08-25 Beverage container and/or foodstuff storage or display apparatus
GB1114697.4 2011-08-25
US201161551545P 2011-10-26 2011-10-26
US61/551,545 2011-10-26

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Citations (4)

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GB1105753A (en) 1966-05-25 1968-03-13 Universal Match Corp Beverage dispensers
GB1108492A (en) 1965-07-24 1968-04-03 Newton Robert Park Water heater
EP1066780A2 (fr) * 1999-07-06 2001-01-10 In-Store Products Limited Présentoir à température contrôlée
US6187394B1 (en) * 1997-07-18 2001-02-13 John C. Johnson Liquid filled bubbling display

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1108492A (en) 1965-07-24 1968-04-03 Newton Robert Park Water heater
GB1105753A (en) 1966-05-25 1968-03-13 Universal Match Corp Beverage dispensers
US6187394B1 (en) * 1997-07-18 2001-02-13 John C. Johnson Liquid filled bubbling display
EP1066780A2 (fr) * 1999-07-06 2001-01-10 In-Store Products Limited Présentoir à température contrôlée

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