Mobile dispensing systems and their use

Abstract

Mobile dispensing system (1) for beverages, comprising a base cabinet (2), a superstructure (3), a conveying device for at least one beverage and a treatment device for disinfecting at least one part of the dispensing system, wherein the conveying device is a conveying device with at least one dispensing unit for the at least one beverage (6, 406, 601), wherein - the base cabinet (2) has a ceiling (26) with a top surface that forms a table surface (27), wherein space is provided in the base cabinet (2) for receiving a beverage container (4); - the attachment (3) has a front (37) facing the table surface (27) on which the output unit (6, 406, 601) is arranged, and on which the attachment (3) has one or more surface lamps (35) and one or more displays (36) arranged.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a mobile dispensing system. It further relates to the use of the mobile dispensing system for dispensing a beverage, in particular beer.

[0002] Serving beverages, especially beer, involves considerable material and logistical effort. Furthermore, there is often limited space available for setting up dispensing systems at trade fairs and festivals. Existing dispensing systems do not solve this problem, or only do so inadequately. German utility model no. G 90 11 629.1 discloses a container designed as a dispensing system for beverages, particularly beer. This container is intended for use at public festivals and other events where a large number of visitors need to be served. The container should be easy to set up and transport.However, setting up a container is not always possible at events where a large number of visitors are to be catered for, because many such events lack the space required for setting up such a container. On the other hand, a beverage cart for aircraft, in which a dispensing system is mounted on a cart, is known from German utility model no. 20 2008 005 707 U1.

[0003] The previously known dispensing systems are limited to dispensing beverages. However, when catering to a larger number of guests, it is also desirable to inform them, not least to ensure the smooth operation of the dispensing system. For example, many guests are interested in details about the type or variety of beverage being served, its manufacturer, or both. Information about the operator of the dispensing system, its setup, the event organizer, the event schedule, and the involvement of sponsors is also desirable. A lack of information for guests is also a disadvantage if they are expected to serve themselves at the dispensing system. Furthermore, if a dispensing system is to be used at different events, the information must be updated regularly.

[0004] Operating dispensing systems requires regular cleaning, especially of the dispensing system that transports the beverage. This is to kill microorganisms, particularly bacteria. However, with a mobile dispensing system used in different locations and by different operators, ensuring regular disinfection is difficult.

[0005] The object of the invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it aims to provide a beverage dispensing system that can be used with minimal effort at events where a large number of visitors need to be served, that ensures better and, above all, up-to-date information for the visitors, and that allows for regular disinfection of at least part of the dispensing system.

[0006] This problem is solved by the features of claims 1 and 13. Advantageous embodiments of the inventions result from the features of the dependent claims.

[0007] According to the invention, a mobile beverage dispensing system is provided, comprising a base cabinet, an attachment, a conveying device for at least one beverage, and a treatment device for disinfecting at least one part of the dispensing system, wherein the conveying device is a conveying device with at least one dispensing unit for the at least one beverage, wherein - the base cabinet has a ceiling with a top surface that forms a table surface, with space provided in the base cabinet to accommodate a beverage container; - the attachment has a front facing the table surface, on which the output unit is located, and on which one or more surface lights and one or more displays are arranged.

[0008] The conveying device according to the invention may be a conveying device with a cooling device and / or a pumping device. The cooling device for the at least one beverage and / or the pumping device may be arranged in the base cabinet.

[0009] The dispensing device also includes at least one dispensing unit for at least one beverage. The dispensing unit can be, for example, a tap or a dispensing head. The dispensing unit can also include at least one control element and / or at least one display. The dispensing unit can be enclosed in a housing.

[0010] The dispensing system according to the invention comprises a treatment device for disinfecting at least a part of the dispensing system. For example, the treatment device can be used to disinfect the dispensing unit(s). It can also be used to disinfect other parts of the conveying system or the entire conveying system. The disinfecting treatment reduces the number of microorganisms present in the dispensing system according to the invention. It destroys microorganisms located on or in the dispensing system. Disinfecting the conveying system is particularly advantageous because the beverage(s) are transported through the conveying system. However, it can also be advantageous to disinfect other parts of the dispensing system according to the invention. The disinfecting treatment is preferably carried out regularly.

[0011] The treatment device may include a plasma generator for producing a plasma. This plasma may be a cold plasma, also known as "cold atmospheric plasma." The plasma is a partially ionized gas that can be generated, for example, by applying an electric field to air. This air may be ambient air, i.e., the air in which the dispensing system according to the invention is located. The plasma is preferably generated at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

[0012] The ionized gas contains at least one reactive substance. If the ionizing gas is generated by applying an electric field to air, the reactive substance could be ozone.

[0013] The treatment device for disinfection may include a plasma guidance device for directing the plasma into the conveying unit. In particular, a plasma guidance device may be designed to direct the plasma into the dispensing unit.

[0014] The treatment device for disinfection may include a suction unit for drawing in air. The drawn-in air can be routed to the plasma generator via a duct.

[0015] The plasma generator can be located in the base cabinet or in the top section. The intake unit can also be located in the base cabinet or in the top section.

[0016] A first embodiment of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention relates to a mobile dispensing system for beverages, comprising a base cabinet, an attachment, a treatment device for disinfecting at least one part of the dispensing system, and a dispensing device with a cooling device and at least one tap, wherein - the base cabinet has a ceiling with a top surface that forms a table surface, wherein the cooling device for a beverage is arranged in the base cabinet and space is provided to accommodate a beverage container; - the attachment has a front facing the table surface, on which at least one tap is arranged, and on which one or more surface lights and one or more displays are arranged.

[0017] In the first embodiment, the dispensing device for at least one beverage is a dispensing device with a cooling unit and at least one tap. The tap is a dispensing unit for a beverage. The first embodiment is particularly suitable for dispensing beer.

[0018] A second embodiment relates to a mobile beverage dispensing system comprising a base cabinet, an attachment, a treatment device for disinfecting at least part of the dispensing system, and a conveying device with a pump and a dispensing head, wherein - the base cabinet has a ceiling with a top surface that forms a table surface, the pump device being arranged in the base cabinet and space being provided to accommodate a beverage container; - the attachment has a front facing the table surface, on which the output head is located, and on which one or more surface lights and one or more displays are arranged.

[0019] In the second embodiment, the dispensing device for at least one beverage is a dispensing device with a pump and a dispensing head. The dispensing head is a dispensing unit for a beverage. The second embodiment is particularly suitable for dispensing one or more cocktails. It may be provided that the second embodiment does not have a tap. The second embodiment may include a cooling device for cooling the beverage(s). The cooling device of the second embodiment may be the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0020] The dispensing system according to the invention has a small footprint, so that it can also be used at events where a large number of visitors need to be served. Such events include, for example, trade fairs, celebrations, parties, and street festivals, although this list is not exhaustive. The dispensing system according to the invention can have a horizontal surface area of ​​1 m². 2 or less. The dispensing system according to the invention can be used both outdoors and indoors.

[0021] The dispensing system according to the invention comprises at least one surface light and at least one display. Both the surface light and the display provide current information to visitors, for example, visitors who use the dispensing system themselves to get a drink. In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing system according to the invention is a dispensing system for dispensing beer.

[0022] The arrangement of one or more surface lights and one or more displays on the top of the dispensing system according to the invention enables optimal use of the available side surfaces of the top for providing information to visitors. The surface light(s) can be LED panels. The display can be a touchscreen or a television. The touchscreen can be part of a tablet computer. The display(s) can, for example, show one or more of the following information: type or variety of the dispensed beverage, manufacturer of the dispensed beverage, information about the operator of the dispensing system, information about the installer of the dispensing system, information about the organizer of the events, information about the event schedule, and information about one or more sponsors.

[0023] It can be provided that at least one of the surface-mounted lights and at least one of the displays are arranged on the front of the attachment of the dispensing system according to the invention. In one embodiment, a surface-mounted light is arranged above the display and a wall element is arranged below the display on the front of the attachment. Preferably, the attachment has a rear side to which at least one of the displays is attached. Furthermore, it can be provided that the attachment has side walls adjoining the front, with at least one of the side walls being formed by a surface-mounted light. Preferably, both side walls are each formed by a surface-mounted light.

[0024] To allow for the placement of the surface-mounted light(s) and / or display(s) on the front of the top unit, the top unit should have sufficient vertical dimensions. This can be achieved by ensuring that the vertical dimensions of the top unit are equal to or greater than those of the base cabinet. The vertical dimensions can refer to the overall height of the top unit.

[0025] In connection with the first embodiment, the base cabinet may have a first chamber, in which the space for receiving the beverage container is formed, and a second chamber, in which the cooling device is arranged. The space for receiving the beverage container is preferably dimensioned such that a beverage container with a capacity of 50 liters can be placed in the chamber and connected to the cooling device. The beverage container may be a barrel, for example, a keg. The barrel is preferably a beer barrel.

[0026] In the second embodiment, the base cabinet may have a first chamber containing a space for a beverage container and a second chamber containing the pump assembly. The space for more than one beverage container may be designed to accommodate this container. Preferably, the space is dimensioned to allow one or more beverage containers to be connected to the pump assembly. The beverage container(s) may each be a bag containing a beverage, which may be contained within a carton. A beverage contained in a bag within a carton is also referred to in technical language as a "bag-in-box beverage."

[0027] It may be provided that a roller assembly is attached to the base of the cabinet. The roller assembly may comprise casters or wheels. For example, four casters or wheels may be provided, arranged and attached at the corners of the base. The roller assembly is intended to allow easy movement of the dispensing system according to the invention.

[0028] The base cabinet may be designed with vertical and horizontal support elements. These vertical and horizontal support elements can be rails. Wall elements can be inserted into these support elements. The wall elements can be designed as doors. Horizontal shelves, also supported by the support elements, can be installed in the base cabinet. The wall elements separate the interior of the base cabinet from its surroundings. A partition wall can separate the first compartment, which houses the beverage container, from the second compartment, which contains the cooling unit and / or the pump. The vertical and horizontal support elements can form a frame that provides stability to the base cabinet.The vertical and horizontal support elements of the base cabinet can be fastened together to form the frame, for example, by means of fasteners such as screws. The vertical and horizontal support elements of the base cabinet can be made of metal. The wall elements can be made of plastic and / or metal, for example. In one embodiment, the wall elements are each formed from a sheet coated with an insulating material. The insulating material can be a plastic insulating material. The interior of the base cabinet is preferably completely separated from the surroundings of the dispensing system.

[0029] The top section may also be designed to have vertical and horizontal support elements. These vertical and horizontal support elements can be rails. They can hold one or more wall panels, the surface-mounted light(s), and the display(s). The vertical and horizontal support elements can form a frame that provides stability. The frame can be attached to each other, for example, using fasteners such as screws. The frame can be attached to the base cabinet, for example, using fasteners such as screws. The vertical and horizontal support elements can be made of metal. The wall panels can be made of plastic or metal, for example.In one embodiment, the wall elements are each formed from a sheet metal panel coated with an insulating material. The insulating material can be a plastic. The interior of the attachment is preferably completely separated from the surroundings of the dispensing system.

[0030] The table surface may extend across the entire width of the base cabinet. Alternatively, the table surface may extend over at least half, preferably at least three-quarters, of the depth of the base cabinet. It may also extend over at least one-quarter, preferably at least one-third, of the depth of the base cabinet. If the table surface extends over at least one-quarter, preferably at least one-third, of the depth of the base cabinet, it may be further specified that the table surface extends over at most half the depth of the base cabinet.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, cover plates made of an opaque material are arranged on one or more of the surface-mounted luminaires. These cover plates may have one or more light-transmitting openings. The cover plates are preferably arranged on the outer sides of the surface-mounted luminaires. The cover plates protect the surface-mounted luminaires from damage. They can also be used to create graphic effects. The surface-mounted luminaires backlight the cover plates, which enhances the graphic effect. The cover plates can be attached to the surface-mounted luminaires themselves or to the support elements of the mounting. Preferably, the cover plates are attached to the surface-mounted luminaires in a replaceable manner to allow for easy modification of the graphic effect. The cover plates can be made of sheet metal. The light-transmitting opening(s) can be in the form of lettering, for example, in the form of logos.

[0032] The combination of the surface lights with the cover plates makes it possible to expose visitors to an event where the inventive dispensing system is used to advertising without the visitors being aware of this fact; therefore, the advertising does not appear intrusive.

[0033] A router can be installed in the base cabinet or the top section. This router can be a mobile network router. The display(s) can be supplied with data via the router. Mobile devices located in the vicinity of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention can also be supplied with data via the router.

[0034] The first embodiment of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention provides a dispensing device. The dispensing device can be a known dispensing device. For example, the dispensing device can include a cooling unit, which is a dry flow-through cooler. Furthermore, the dispensing device can include a compressor or a compressed gas cylinder for conveying the beverage from the beverage container to the tap(s). The dispensing device can include lines, for example, hoses, for conveying the beer. These also include lines for supplying the compressed gas.

[0035] The second embodiment of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention provides a conveying device with a pump assembly. The pump assembly can be a pump. An example of a pump is a vacuum pump. The pump can include stepper motors. The pump assembly can be used to convey a beverage from the beverage container to the dispensing head. For this purpose, the pump assembly can be connected to the beverage container on one side and to the dispensing head on the other side via one or more lines. If several beverage containers are arranged in the space intended to hold a beverage container, the pump assembly can be used to convey the beverages from these beverage containers to the dispensing head. For this purpose, the pump assembly can be connected to the beverage containers on one side and to the dispensing head on the other side via one or more lines.Valves may be provided for opening and closing the pipes.

[0036] The second embodiment of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention is particularly suitable for the production and dispensing of mixed drinks, for example, cocktails. For this purpose, the space for a beverage container can be used to accommodate two or more beverage containers. Preferably, the two or more beverage containers contain different beverages. Beverages can be conveyed to the dispensing head by means of the pump. The dispensing head can be a mixing head. The mixing head can be used to blend the beverages that have been conveyed to it by the pump. Blending the beverages allows the production of the mixed drink, for example, the cocktail. It can be provided that the space for a beverage container is used to accommodate beverage containers that allow the production of different mixed drinks.It is not strictly necessary that beverages contained in the beverage containers be used to prepare the mixed drink. It is possible for a portion of the beverages to be used for this purpose. The operator can select the beverages to be used for the mixed drink by means of a control device. Accordingly, the mobile dispensing system according to the invention can have a control device that allows the selection of beverages for the preparation of a desired mixed drink. The control device can be a tablet computer. The control device can be attached to the dispenser. The valves can be opened and closed using the control device. The control unit can be connected to the pump unit via a data cable.

[0037] The second embodiment of the mobile dispensing system according to the invention can have a cooling device for cooling the beverages that are located in the space for receiving a beverage.

[0038] The dispensing system according to the invention is characterized by a small footprint combined with high dispensing capacity and optimal information for visitors via the display(s) and the surface light(s). The dispensing system according to the invention thus incorporates lighting technology that informs and, depending on the type of information, entertains users of the dispensing system.

[0039] According to the invention, the mobile dispensing system according to the invention is also intended for use in dispensing a beverage, in particular beer. For example, the mobile dispensing system can be used to dispense a beverage, in particular beer, at an event. In another example, the mobile dispensing system can be used to dispense a beverage, in particular one or more cocktails, at an event.

[0040] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments, which are not intended to limit the invention, and with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 a schematic view of a first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention from the front; Fig. 2 a schematic side view of the first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention; Fig. 3 a schematic view of the first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention from the rear; Fig. 4 a schematic view of the first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention from above; Fig. 5 an embodiment of a surface lamp with a cover plate ( Fig. 5A: Top view; Fig. 5B: Section view along section line A--A of Fig. 5A); Fig. 6 a schematic view of a second embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention from the front; Fig. 7 a schematic side view of the second embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention; Fig. 8 a schematic view of the first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention from above; Fig. 9 a side view of a mixing head of the second embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention; Fig. 10 a perspective view of the mixing head; Fig. 11. A front view of the mixing head; Fig. 12 a schematic representation of a treatment facility for the disinfecting treatment of at least part of the dispensing system; Fig. 13 a perspective view of the mixing head and a line for guiding plasma into the mixing head; Fig. 14 a schematic front view of a third embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention; and Fig. 15 A schematic side view of the second embodiment of a mobile dispensing system according to the invention.

[0041] The in the Fig. The first embodiment of a mobile dispensing system 1 according to the invention, shown in Figures 1 to 4, comprises a base cabinet 2 and a superstructure 3. A beverage container 4, a cooling unit 5, an intake unit 502, and a plasma generator 504 are arranged in the base cabinet 2. In this embodiment, the beverage container 4 is a keg, and the cooling unit 5 is a dry flow cooler. Fig. 1 to 4 to recognize that the extension of the attachment 3 in the vertical direction - that is in the Fig. 1 to 4 represent the z-coordinate of a Cartesian coordinate system – larger than the extent of the base cabinet 2 in that direction. The base cabinet 2 and the top section 3 each have a substantially cuboid shape. The outer surfaces of the base cabinet 2 are formed by wall elements 24. The outer surfaces of the top section 3 are formed by wall elements 34, the surface lights 35, and the displays 36.

[0042] The base cabinet 2 has a frame 21 consisting of vertical support elements 22 and horizontal support elements 23. The support elements 22 and 23 are attached to one another and form the edges of the base cabinet 2. The support elements 22 and 23 are rails into which wall elements 24 are inserted. One of the wall elements 24, together with the horizontal support elements that hold this wall element 24, forms the base 25 of the base cabinet 2. The roller assembly 213, in this embodiment four wheels, is attached to the base 25, preferably to the wall element 24 of the base 25, and is located at each corner of the base 25. Another wall element 24, together with the horizontal support elements that hold this other wall element 24, forms the top 26 of the base cabinet 2. Part of the top surface of the top 26 forms the table surface 27.

[0043] The table surface 27 can extend across the entire width (x-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the base cabinet 2 and across three-quarters of the depth (y-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the base cabinet 2. The table surface 27 lies in a horizontal plane.

[0044] The base cabinet 2 contains a first chamber 211, a second chamber 212, and a third chamber 215. The first chamber 211 houses the beverage container 4, while the second chamber 212 contains the cooling unit 5. A further vertical partition 214, extending from the floor 25 to the ceiling 26, separates the first chamber 211 from the second chamber 212 and the third chamber 215. A cabinet base 216, extending from the vertical partition 214 to one of the side walls 29, separates the second chamber 212 from the third chamber 215. The third chamber 215 is located below the second chamber 212. The cooling unit 5 rests on the cabinet base 216. The intake unit 502 and the plasma generator 504 are located in the third chamber 215. The suction unit 502 and the plasma generator 504 are part of the treatment unit for disinfection treatment.To simplify the presentation, not all components of the treatment facility are shown. Further details of the treatment facility will be provided in connection with [reference to relevant section / document]. Fig. 12 explained.

[0045] The front 210, the side walls 29 and the back 28 of the base cabinet 2 are closed by means of wall elements 24, wherein the wall elements 24 on the front 210 are designed as doors.

[0046] The attachment 3 has a frame 31 consisting of vertical support elements 32 and horizontal support elements 33. The support elements 32 and 33 are attached to one another and form the edges of the attachment 3. The support elements 32 and 33 are rails into which wall elements 34, surface-mounted lights 35, and displays 36 are inserted. The frame 31 of the attachment 3 is attached to the frame 21 of the base cabinet 2. The rear side 38 of the attachment 3 is flush with the rear side 28 of the base cabinet 2. Furthermore, the side walls 39 of the attachment 3 and the side walls 29 of the base cabinet 2 are flush with each other. One or more openings may be formed in the ceiling 26 of the base cabinet 2 in an area that is concealed by the attachment 3. Corresponding penetrations can be formed in the base of the extension 3, which faces the ceiling 26 of the base cabinet 2.The openings can accommodate hoses for the dispensing system and cables for supplying the surface lights, displays, components of the dispensing system and, if provided, a router with electrical power and / or data.

[0047] The attachment 3 has a front surface 37 facing the table surface 27 of the base cabinet 2. The front surface 37 of the attachment 3 is offset from the front surface 210 of the base cabinet 2, thus exposing the table surface 27. Two taps 6 are arranged on the front surface 37 of the attachment 3 and are connected via hoses (not shown) in a manner known per se to other components of the dispensing device and the beverage container 4. The components of the dispensing device include the cooling unit 5 and the taps 6.

[0048] A surface light 35, designated as surface light 35a, and a display 36, designated as display 36a, are arranged on the front 37 of the attachment 3. The surface light 35a and the display 36a replace wall elements, so that no wall elements 34 are required on sections of the front 37 where the surface light 35a and the display 36a are arranged. It is in Fig. Figure 1 shows that the surface light 35a is arranged above the display 36a. A wall element 34, designated as wall element 34a, is arranged below the display 36a. Additional support elements can be provided for mounting the surface light 35a and the display 36a. The additional support elements can be attached to the vertical support elements and / or horizontal support elements 32, 33. In the embodiment shown, the attachment has additional horizontal support elements 311, which are attached to the vertical support elements 32. It is shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows that the surface light 35a is arranged between a horizontal support element 33, an additional horizontal support element 311, and two vertical support elements 32. The display 36a is arranged between the two additional horizontal support elements 311 and a vertical support element 32, with the surface light 35a also being arranged on this vertical support element 32. Thus, the surface light 35a extends—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. It is in Fig. It can further be seen that the wall element 34a is arranged between a horizontal support element 33, an additional horizontal support element 311, and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, wall element 34a extends—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. The height (z-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of wall element 34a can correspond to the height of the surface-mounted light 35a. A wall element 34, designated as wall element 34b, adjoins the vertical edge of the display 36a. This wall element is arranged between the two additional horizontal support elements 311 and the other vertical support element 32, and the taps 6 are located on this wall element 34b. One or more retaining elements (not shown) can be provided inside the attachment 3 for holding the display 36a.

[0049] On each of the side walls 39 of the attachment 3, another surface light 35, which is referred to as surface light 35b, is arranged (see Fig. 2) Thus, three surface-mounted luminaires 35 are provided on the attachment 3. Each of the surface-mounted luminaires 35b replaces one wall element, so that no wall elements 34 are required on side walls 39 where the surface-mounted luminaires 35b are arranged. It is in Fig. 2. It can be seen that the surface lights 35b are each arranged between two horizontal support elements 33 and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, the surface lights 35b extend – apart from the horizontal support elements 33 – essentially over the entire height of the attachment 3 and – apart from the vertical support elements 32 – essentially over the entire depth (y-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3.

[0050] On the rear side 38 of the attachment 3 is another display 36, which is designated as display 36b (see Fig. 3) Thus, two displays 36 are provided on the attachment 3. The display 36b replaces a wall element, so that no wall element 34 is required on the back 38. It is in Fig. Figure 3 shows that the display 36b is arranged between two horizontal support elements 33 and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, the display 36b extends—apart from the horizontal support elements 33—essentially over the entire height of the attachment 3 and—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. One or more retaining elements (not shown) may be provided inside the attachment 3 to hold the display 36b.

[0051] The ceiling 313 of the attachment 3 is closed by means of a wall element 34.

[0052] Cover plates 310, in which light transmission openings 312 are formed, can be arranged in front of one or all surface luminaires 35 (see Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B). The cover plates 310 are arranged on the outer sides of the surface-mounted luminaires 35. The outer sides of the surface-mounted luminaires 35 are the surfaces of the surface-mounted luminaires 35 that face away from the interior (IR) of the attachment. Light is emitted from these outer sides. Light emitted by the surface-mounted luminaires 35 passes through the light transmission openings 312 into the surroundings (arrow A), where the mobile dispensing system 1 is located. It is in Fig. Figure 5A shows that the light transmission openings 312 can convey a special graphic effect through their arrangement. The cover plates 310 can be easily replaced, thereby changing the graphic effect. The cover plates 310 are attached to the support elements 32, 33 of the attachment 3 via detachable connecting elements.

[0053] A mobile phone router (not shown) is located in the base cabinet 2 or the top section 3.

[0054] The in the Fig. The second embodiment of a mobile dispensing system 1 according to the invention, shown in Figures 6 to 8, comprises a base cabinet 2 and a superstructure 3. Several beverage containers 404, a pump unit 405, a suction unit 502, and a plasma generator 504 are arranged in the base cabinet 2. In this embodiment, the beverage containers 404 are beverage cartons containing beverage pouches. The pump unit 405 is a vacuum pump. Fig. 6 to 8 to recognize that the extension of the attachment 3 in the vertical direction - that is in the Fig. 6 to 8 represent the z-coordinate of a Cartesian coordinate system – larger than the extent of the base cabinet 2 in this direction. The base cabinet 2 and the top section 3 each have a substantially cuboid shape. The outer surfaces of the base cabinet 2 are formed by wall elements 24. The outer surfaces of the top section 3 are formed by wall elements 34, the surface lights 35, and the displays 36.

[0055] The base cabinet 2 has a frame 21 consisting of vertical support elements 22 and horizontal support elements 23. The support elements 22 and 23 are attached to one another and form the edges of the base cabinet 2. The support elements 22 and 23 are rails into which wall elements 24 are inserted. One of the wall elements 24, together with the horizontal support elements that hold this wall element 24, forms the base 25 of the base cabinet 2. The roller assembly 213, in this embodiment four wheels, is attached to the base 25, preferably to the wall element 24 of the base 25, and is located at each corner of the base 25. Another wall element 24, together with the horizontal support elements that hold this other wall element 24, forms the top 26 of the base cabinet 2. Part of the top surface of the top 26 forms the table surface 27.

[0056] The table surface 27 can extend across the entire width (x-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the base cabinet 2 and across three-quarters of the depth (y-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the base cabinet 2. The table surface 27 lies in a horizontal plane.

[0057] The base cabinet 2 contains a first chamber 211, a second chamber 212, and a third chamber 215. The first chamber 211 houses the beverage containers 404, while the second chamber 212 contains the pump assembly 405. A further vertical partition 214, extending from the floor 25 to the ceiling 26, separates the first chamber 211 from the second chamber 212 and the third chamber 215. A cabinet shelf 216, extending from the vertical partition 214 to one of the side walls 29, separates the second chamber 212 from the third chamber 215. The third chamber 215 is located below the second chamber 212. The first chamber 211 is divided into three superimposed sub-chambers by two cabinet shelves 216. In the first chamber 211, beverage containers 404 can rest on the cabinet shelves 216 and / or the base 25 of the lower cabinet 2.The third chamber 215 contains the suction unit 502 and the plasma generator 504. The suction unit 502 and the plasma generator 504 are part of the treatment unit for disinfection. For the sake of clarity, not all components of the treatment unit are shown. Further details of the treatment unit are described in connection with [reference to be added]. Fig. 12 explained.

[0058] The front 210, the side walls 29 and the back 28 of the base cabinet 2 are closed by means of wall elements 24, wherein the wall elements 24 on the front 210 are designed as doors.

[0059] The attachment 3 has a frame 31 consisting of vertical support elements 32 and horizontal support elements 33. The support elements 32 and 33 are attached to one another and form the edges of the attachment 3. The support elements 32 and 33 are rails into which wall elements 34, surface-mounted lights 35, and displays 36 are inserted. The frame 31 of the attachment 3 is attached to the frame 21 of the base cabinet 2. The rear side 38 of the attachment 3 is flush with the rear side 28 of the base cabinet 2. Furthermore, the side walls 39 of the attachment 3 and the side walls 29 of the base cabinet 2 are flush with each other. One or more openings may be formed in the ceiling 26 of the base cabinet 2 in an area that is concealed by the attachment 3. Corresponding penetrations can be formed in the base of the extension 3, which faces the ceiling 26 of the base cabinet 2.The feedthroughs can accommodate hoses for the conveyor system and cables for supplying the area lights, displays, conveyor system components and, if provided, a router with electrical power and / or data.

[0060] The attachment 3 has a front surface 37 facing the table surface 27 of the base cabinet 2. The front surface 37 of the attachment 3 is offset from the front surface 210 of the base cabinet 2, thus exposing the table surface 27. The dispensing head 406 is arranged on the front surface 37 of the attachment 3 and is connected via hoses (not shown) in a manner known per se to other components of the conveying system and the beverage containers 404. The components of the conveying system include the pump assembly 405 and the dispensing head 406. The dispensing head 406 can be a mixing head, as described in the Fig. shown from 9 to 11.

[0061] A surface light 35, designated as surface light 35a, and a display 36, designated as display 36a, are arranged on the front 37 of the attachment 3. The surface light 35a and the display 36a replace wall elements, so that no wall elements 34 are required on sections of the front 37 where the surface light 35a and the display 36a are arranged. It is in Fig. Figure 6 shows that the surface light 35a is arranged above the display 36a. A wall element 34, designated as wall element 34a, is arranged below the display 36a. Additional support elements can be provided for mounting the surface light 35a and the display 36a. The additional support elements can be attached to the vertical support elements and / or horizontal support elements 32, 33. In the embodiment shown, the attachment has additional horizontal support elements 311, which are attached to the vertical support elements 32. Fig. Figure 6 shows that the surface light 35a is arranged between a horizontal support element 33, an additional horizontal support element 311, and two vertical support elements 32. The display 36a is arranged between the two additional horizontal support elements 311 and a vertical support element 32, with the surface light 35a also being arranged on this vertical support element 32. Thus, the surface light 35a extends—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. It is in Fig. 6. It can further be seen that the wall element 34a is arranged between a horizontal support element 33, an additional horizontal support element 311, and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, wall element 34a extends—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. The height (z-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of wall element 34a can correspond to the height of the surface lamp 35a. A wall element 34, designated as wall element 34b, adjoins the vertical edge of the display 36a. This wall element is arranged between the two additional horizontal support elements 311 and the other vertical support element 32, and the output head 406 and, above the output head 406, a tablet computer 407 are arranged on this wall element 34b.Inside the attachment 3, one or more retaining elements (not shown) may be provided for holding the display 36a.

[0062] On each of the side walls 39 of the attachment 3, another surface light 35, which is referred to as surface light 35b, is arranged (see Fig. 2) Thus, three surface-mounted luminaires 35 are provided on the attachment 3. Each of the surface-mounted luminaires 35b replaces one wall element, so that no wall elements 34 are required on side walls 39 where the surface-mounted luminaires 35b are arranged. It is in Fig. Figure 7 shows that the surface lights 35b are each arranged between two horizontal support elements 33 and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, the surface lights 35b extend – apart from the horizontal support elements 33 – essentially over the entire height of the attachment 3 and – apart from the vertical support elements 32 – essentially over the entire depth (y-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3.

[0063] The reverse side 38 of the attachment 3 corresponds to that of the first embodiment (see Fig. 3) On the rear side 38 of the attachment 3, another display 36, designated as display 36b, is arranged. Thus, the attachment 3 has two displays 36. Display 36b replaces a wall element, so that no wall element 34 is required on the rear side 38. It is in Fig. Figure 3 shows that the display 36b is arranged between two horizontal support elements 33 and two vertical support elements 32. Thus, the display 36b extends—apart from the horizontal support elements 33—essentially over the entire height of the attachment 3 and—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. One or more retaining elements (not shown) may be provided inside the attachment 3 to hold the display 36b.

[0064] The ceiling 313 of the attachment 3 is closed by means of a wall element 34 (see Fig. 8).

[0065] Cover plates 310, in which light transmission openings 312 are formed, can be arranged in front of one or all surface luminaires 35 (see Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B). The cover plates 310 are arranged on the outer sides of the surface-mounted luminaires 35. The outer sides of the surface-mounted luminaires 35 are the surfaces of the surface-mounted luminaires 35 that face away from the interior (IR) of the attachment. Light is emitted from these outer sides. Light emitted by the surface-mounted luminaires 35 passes through the light transmission openings 312 into the surroundings (arrow A), where the mobile dispensing system 1 is located. It is in Fig. Figure 5A shows that the light transmission openings 312 can convey a special graphic effect through their arrangement. The cover plates 310 can be easily replaced, thereby changing the graphic effect. The cover plates 310 are attached to the support elements 32, 33 of the attachment 3 via detachable connecting elements.

[0066] A mobile phone router (not shown) is located in the base cabinet 2 or the top section 3.

[0067] The output head 406 can be a mixing head, as used in the Fig. Figures 9 to 11 show that the mixing head has a first end face in which several nozzles are arranged, through which the beverage or beverage components can exit the mixing head. The other end face is open and can be connected to a line for introducing a beverage or beverage component into the mixing head. Plasma can be introduced into the mixing head via a line 505 for disinfection of the inner wall (see Figure 9 to 11). Fig. 13) The plasma can escape from the front of the mixing head, as shown in Fig. 13 is shown by arrows. The escaping plasma can be used to disinfect the area around the mobile dispensing system and units of the mobile dispensing system located near the front of the mixing head.

[0068] In Fig. Figure 12 shows further details of the treatment device for the disinfection of at least part of the dispensing system 1. The treatment device includes a suction unit 502. Air can be drawn in via a line 501 by means of the suction unit 502, which may be, for example, a fan. The air can be drawn from the interior of the dispensing system 1 or from the surrounding area. The air is conveyed to the plasma generator 504 via a line 503. The plasma generator 504 has a device for generating an electric field, for example, an electrode. The air flowing through the plasma generator 504 is exposed to the electric field, thereby generating the plasma. The plasma is conveyed via a line 505 to the location where disinfection is to be carried out. For example, as shown in Figure 12, the plasma may be drawn in the interior of the dispensing system 1 or from the surrounding area. Fig. Figure 13 shows, in connection with the second embodiment of the dispensing system 1 according to the invention, that the line 505 extends from the plasma generator 504 to the dispensing head 406. With respect to the first embodiment of the dispensing system 1 according to the invention, it can be provided that the line 505 extends from the plasma generator 504 to the tap 6.

[0069] The in the Fig. 14 and Fig. The third embodiment shown in Figure 15 corresponds to the second embodiment with the differences explained below.

[0070] The table surface 27, which, as in the second embodiment, extends over the entire width (x-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the base cabinet 2, extends in the third embodiment over at least a quarter of the depth (y-coordinate of the Cartesian coordinate system) and at most half the depth of the base cabinet 2. The attachment 3 thus has a greater extent in the depth direction in the third embodiment, while the extent of the table surface 27 in the depth direction is smaller.

[0071] In the third embodiment, the attachment 3 has only one additional horizontal support element 311, which is attached to the vertical support elements 32. It has an additional vertical support element 321, which is attached to the horizontal support element 33 and the horizontal support element 321. It is in Fig.Figure 14 shows that the surface-mounted light 35a is arranged between a horizontal support element 33, an additional horizontal support element 311, and two vertical support elements 32. The display 36a is arranged between the additional horizontal support element 311, a horizontal support element 33, the additional vertical support element 321, and a vertical support element 32, the surface-mounted light 35a also being arranged on this vertical support element 32. Thus, the surface-mounted light 35a extends—apart from the vertical support elements 32—essentially over the entire width (x-direction of the Cartesian coordinate system) of the attachment 3. A wall element 34a is not provided in the third embodiment.The wall element 34b adjoins the additional vertical support element 321 and is arranged between the additional horizontal support element 311, the horizontal support element 33, and the other vertical support element 32. One or more retaining elements (not shown) for holding the display 36a can be provided inside the attachment 3.

[0072] The wall element 34b has a recess into which an output unit 601 is inserted. The output unit 601 comprises an output head 606 and a display 607. In contrast to the second embodiment, there is no tablet computer 407 attached to the wall element 34b, but rather a display 607 that is part of the output unit. The output head 606 corresponds to the output head 406. The line 505 can thus extend from the plasma generator 504 to the output head 606. Reference symbol list 1 Mobile dispensing system 2 base cabinets 3 essays 4 beverage containers 5 Cooling unit 6 taps 21 scaffolding 22 vertical support element 23 horizontal support element 24 wall elements 25 floor 26 Ceiling 27 table surface 28 Back 29 Side wall 210 Front 211 first chamber 212 second chamber 213 Roll arrangement 214 Partition wall 215 third chamber 216 Cabinet shelf 31 scaffolding 32 vertical support element 33 horizontal support element 34 wall elements 35 surface-mounted light 36 Display 37 Front 38 Back 39 Side wall 310 Cover plate 311 additional horizontal support element 312 Light transmission opening 313 Ceiling 321 additional vertical support element 404 beverage containers 405 Pump unit 406 Output header 407 Tablet computers 501 Line 502 Intake unit 503 Line 504 Plasma Generator 505 Line 601 output unit 606 Output header 607 Display

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