Automated kiosk and associated method to dispense a filled container
In one embodiment, a method for dispensing a filled container comprises removing a single container from a stack of containers within a chassis, filling the single container with filtered water within the chassis, sealing the single container within the chassis, and dispensing the single container from the chassis. In another embodiment, a system for dispensing a filled container comprises a chassis, a stack of containers within the chassis, and an automated mechanism within the chassis to remove a single container from the stack of containers, fill the single container with filtered water, seal the single container, and dispense the single container from the chassis.
1 . A method for dispensing a filled container, comprising:
removing a single container from a stack of containers within a chassis, the single container and the containers in the stack of containers each comprising a shell surrounding a bag, wherein the shells of the containers in the stack of containers are nested;
filling the bag with filtered water within the chassis;
sealing the bag within the chassis; and
dispensing the single container from the chassis.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing comprises securing a cap on the single container.
3 . The method of claim 1 , comprising:
filtering water from a source external to the chassis to generate the filtered water.
4 . The method of claim 1 , comprising:
facilitating payment before the dispensing.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the containers in the stack of containers are formed of compostable materials.
6 . The method of claim 1 , comprising:
chilling the filtered water.
7 . The method of claim 1 , comprising:
adding an additive to the filtered water in the bag.
8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the additive comprises caffeine.
9 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the additive comprises a flavor.
10 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the additive comprises a health supplement.
11 . A system for dispensing a filled container, comprising:
a chassis;
a stack of containers within the chassis, each container in the stack of containers comprising a shell surrounding a bag, wherein the shells of the containers in the stack of containers are nested; and
an automated mechanism within the chassis to remove a single container comprising a shell surrounding a bag from the stack of containers, fill the bag with filtered water, seal the bag, and dispense the single container from the chassis.
12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the automated mechanism performs the seal operation by securing a cap on the single container.
13 . The system of claim 11 , comprising:
a filtration system to filter water from a source external to the chassis to generate the filtered water.
14 . The system of claim 11 , comprising:
a payment system to facilitate payment from a user before dispensing the single container from the chassis.
15 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the containers in the stack of containers are formed of compostable materials.
16 . The system of claim 11 , comprising:
a chilling unit to chill the filtered water.
17 . The system of claim 11 , comprising:
a mechanism to add an additive to the filtered water in the single container.
18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the additive comprises caffeine.
19 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the additive comprises a flavor.
20 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the additive comprises a health supplement.