Beverage container handling and storage system
First Claim
1. A beverage container storage and handling system for a storage space comprising a vehicle, warehouse, stadium, or arena having a ceiling, comprising:
- a support structure configured for attachment to the ceiling, comprising;
a bridge assembly configured to be disposed substantially horizontally in the storage space and fixed to the ceiling therein, the bridge assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart bridge members extending along a length of the storage space;
a cross member assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart cross members extending along a width of the storage space perpendicular to the bridge members, the cross member assembly configured to be operably connected to the bridge assembly and movable along a length of the bridge assembly; and
a motor support assembly that is configured to be operably connected to the cross members of the cross member assembly and movable along a length of the cross member assembly;
a hoist motor configured to be secured to the motor support assembly and operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both the length of the storage space and the width of the storage space; and
a lift member configured to be operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
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Abstract
A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
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18 Claims
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1. A beverage container storage and handling system for a storage space comprising a vehicle, warehouse, stadium, or arena having a ceiling, comprising:
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a support structure configured for attachment to the ceiling, comprising; a bridge assembly configured to be disposed substantially horizontally in the storage space and fixed to the ceiling therein, the bridge assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart bridge members extending along a length of the storage space; a cross member assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart cross members extending along a width of the storage space perpendicular to the bridge members, the cross member assembly configured to be operably connected to the bridge assembly and movable along a length of the bridge assembly; and a motor support assembly that is configured to be operably connected to the cross members of the cross member assembly and movable along a length of the cross member assembly; a hoist motor configured to be secured to the motor support assembly and operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both the length of the storage space and the width of the storage space; and a lift member configured to be operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of moving a keg or barrel from a first location to a second location in a storage space comprising a vehicle, warehouse, stadium, or arena having a ceiling using a keg or barrel storage and handling system comprising:
- a support structure configured for attachment to a ceiling of the storage space, comprising;
a bridge assembly configured to be fixed to the ceiling, the bridge assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart bridge members extending along a length of the storage space, each bridge member comprising a bridge member channel;
a cross member assembly, the cross member assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart cross members extending across a width of the storage space perpendicular to the bridge members, each cross member comprising a cross member channel, the cross member assembly configured to be operably connected to each bridge member of the bridge assembly by a cross member trolley assembly comprising a trolley support that extends along the bridge members and is fixed to each of the cross members and a plurality of spaced apart rollers rollably disposed on the trolley support, the rollers configured to be disposed in the bridge member channel of the corresponding bridge member, the cross member assembly configured to be movable along the bridge members along the length of the storage space; and
a motor support assembly, the motor support assembly comprising a motor support plate that spans the cross member assembly, the motor support plate configured to be operably connected to each cross member by a plurality of spaced apart motor support trolleys comprising a plurality of rollers rollably disposed on the motor support plate, the rollers configured to be rollably disposed in the cross member channel of the corresponding cross member, the motor support assembly configured to be movable along a length of the cross member assembly across the width of the storage space;
a hoist motor configured to be secured to the motor support assembly and operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both the length of the storage space and the width of the storage space; and
a lift member configured to be operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a keg or barrel in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the keg or barrel from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure;
the method comprising;traversing the hoist motor along the length and/or the width of the support structure; moving the hoist motor to a position above a keg or barrel at the first location; connecting a first end of the keg or barrel to the hoist motor via the lift member; lifting the keg or barrel to a selected height via the hoist motor; moving the keg or barrel to the second location by traversing the hoist motor along a length and/or width of the support structure; and disconnecting the keg or barrel from the lift member.
- a support structure configured for attachment to a ceiling of the storage space, comprising;
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10. A beverage container storage and handling system for a storage space comprising a vehicle, warehouse, stadium, or arena, comprising:
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a support structure configured for attachment to a ceiling of the storage space, comprising; a bridge assembly configured to be fixed to the ceiling, the bridge assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart bridge members extending along a length of the storage space, each bridge member comprising a bridge member channel; a cross member assembly, the cross member assembly comprising a plurality of spaced apart cross members extending across a width of the storage space perpendicular to the bridge members, each cross member comprising a cross member channel, the cross member assembly configured to be operably connected to each bridge member of the bridge assembly by a cross member trolley assembly comprising a trolley support that extends along the bridge members and is fixed to each of the cross members and a plurality of spaced apart rollers rollably disposed on the trolley support, the rollers configured to be disposed in the bridge member channel of the corresponding bridge member, the cross member assembly configured to be movable along the bridge members along the length of the storage space; and a motor support assembly, the motor support assembly comprising a motor support plate that spans the cross member assembly, the motor support plate configured to be operably connected to each cross member by a plurality of spaced apart motor support trolleys comprising a plurality of rollers rollably disposed on the motor support plate, the rollers configured to be rollably disposed in the cross member channel of the corresponding cross member, the motor support assembly configured to be movable along a length of the cross member assembly across the width of the storage space; a hoist motor configured to be secured to the motor support assembly and operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both the length of the storage space and the width of the storage space; and a lift member configured to be operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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