Galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device
A galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device comprising: a body configured to be inserted into a vehicle galley insert, wherein the body comprises an integrated storage tank configured to store the beverage; a filling inlet fluidly connected to the storage tank; an output faucet fluidly connected to the storage tank; and a cooling system configured to cool the beverage stored in the storage tank.
1 . A galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device comprising:
a body configured to be inserted into a vehicle galley insert, wherein the body comprises an integrated storage tank configured to store a beverage;
a filling inlet comprising a spout provided on a front face of the galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device, the filling inlet fluidly connected to the storage tank;
an output faucet fluidly connected to the storage tank; and
a cooling system configured to cool the beverage stored in the storage tank.
2 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the cooling system comprises a cooling element in thermal communication with the storage tank.
3 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 2 , wherein the cooling element is in contact with an outer surface of the storage tank.
4 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 2 , wherein the cooling element comprises an evaporator element, and wherein the cooling system further comprises a condenser element located remote from the storage tank, and a compressor fluidly connected between the evaporator element and the condenser element.
5 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the cooling system is configured to cool the beverage to below 0° C.
6 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 5 , wherein the cooling system is configured to cool the beverage to temperatures in the range 0° C. to −6° C.
7 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a pump configured to draw the beverage from the storage tank and out of the output faucet.
8 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the storage tank has a capacity in the range 10-25 litres.
9 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a pressure release valve fluidly connected to the storage tank and configured to release pressure from the storage tank when pressure in the storage tank exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
10 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the spout is moveable between an open position, in which a liquid can be added to the storage tank, and a closed position, in which liquid cannot be added to the storage tank.
11 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a storage tank waste pipe fluidly connected to the storage tank and to a waste outlet, wherein the storage tank waste pipe is configured to drain the storage tank.
12 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a sink positioned below the output faucet and configured to capture any spilled beverage, optionally wherein the galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device further comprises a sink waste pipe fluidly connected to the sink and to a waste outlet, wherein the sink waste pipe is configured to drain the sink.
13 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a liquid level sensor configured to provide information indicative of a fill level of the storage tank.
14 . The galley insert chilled beverage dispensing device of claim 1 , comprising a temperature sensor configured to provide information indicative of the temperature of the beverage inside the storage tank.