AIRCRAFT DRINKS SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602023011732
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-02-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing systems for providing beverages on aircraft face challenges such as the need to load large numbers of drinks containers, which are costly in terms of space and weight, and the practical and safety difficulties of handling heavy water containers.
A system comprising a first trolley for storing water and a second trolley for dispensing beverages, connected via a coupling arrangement, allowing the first trolley to be refilled externally and decoupled for maintenance, with the second trolley having a fluid propulsion arrangement and a beverage preparation unit.
This system reduces the burden on cabin crew by enabling safe and efficient water supply without the need for frequent refilling, maintaining a larger water supply and simplifying maintenance, while reducing space and weight requirements.