GB2391220A

GB2391220A - Mobile beverage dispensing system

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Publication number: GB2391220A
Application number: GB0306982A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Brian Rogers
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-03-26
Filing date: 2003-03-26
Publication date: 2004-02-04
Also published as: IES20020213A2; GB0306982D0; IE20030222A1

Abstract

A temporary beverage dispensing system 1 is disclosed for use at public events such as football matches and concerts. The system 1 comprises a mobile beverage reservoir 12 such as a refrigerated container 7 on a trailer chassis. A plurality of kegs 8 of beer or other desired beverages may be stored in the container 7. A beverage delivery line 5 comprising pythons 18,25 delivers the beer or other beverage from the kegs 8 to one or more remotely located independent bar units 3. Each mobile bar unit 3 has a number of beverage dispensing taps 35. A mobile chiller unit 6 may be provided in the beverage delivery line 5 intermediate to the beverage reservoir 12 and the mobile bar unit 3.

Description

- 1 "A beverage dispensing system" This invention relates to a beverage

dispensing system, and in particular to a temporary beverage dispensing system for use at major public events such as 5 football matches, concerts, shows and the like.

Mobile beverage dispensing carts and the like have been used in trains, airplanes and offices for some time. Hot and/or cold beverages are directly dispensed from the cart on demand. However, these are really only suitable for use in relatively confined 10 spaces such as an office, train or plane and for relatively small amounts of people. It is also known, in US 4225059 and US 5584188 for example, to provide a trailer mounted refrigerated housing for storage of beer kegs and the like for direct dispensing through spigots on a sidewall of the housing. These can be used to provide bar facilities at sporting and entertainment events such as football matches, 15 concerts, shows and the like. However, they are also somewhat limited in the amount of people they can cater for, and also can only locate in areas into which the trailer can be driven and parked which may not always be ideal. More usually at major sporting or entertainment events, over a period before the event, bar and catering facilities are built on-site, this being dismantled after the event, both of which 2 0 require considerable time and labour input which gives rise to substantial expense.

The present invention is directed towards overcoming these problems.

According to the invention there is provided a temporary beverage dispensing 2 5 system, including a mobile beverage reservoir having a beverage outlet, at least one associated independent mobile bar unit having a beverage inlet connected to beverage dispensing means, and an elongate flexible beverage delivery line for connection between the beverage outlet of the beverage reservoir and the beverage inlet of the mobile bar unit.

Advantageously the system of the invention allows a temporary bar or bars to be installed on site for an event quickly and easily with minimum labour involved. The beverage reservoir, which may conveniently be transported on a forty foot trailer which can be left on site, or possibly could be mounted on the fixed bed of a truck, \

can be driven onto or adjacent the site and parked at any convenient location. A number of the mobile bars can be remotely located at any desired positions around the site and then connected back to the beverage reservoir by beverage delivery lines for their beverage supply. The beverage reservoir can be replenished if required 5 without needing access to the mobile bar unit and without interrupting the beverage supply to the mobile bar unit.

in a particularly preferred embodiment, there is provided a temporary beverage dispensing system, including a mobile bulk beverage reservoir having a beverage lo outlet, at least one associated independent mobile bar unit having a beverage inlet connected to beverage dispensing means, and an elongate flexible beverage delivery line having an inlet end and an outlet end, said inlet end for connection by means of a quick release coupling to the beverage outlet of the beverage reservoir, and said outlet end for connection by means of a quick release coupling to the inlet of 15 the mobile bar unit. The quick release couplings facilitate rapid and easy installation and removal of the system.

In a further embodiment, a mobile chiller unit is provided for mounting in the beverage delivery line intermediate the beverage reservoir and the mobile bar unit. This 2 0 conveniently allows for chilling of the beverage prior to dispensing the beverage at the bar unit.

In another embodiment, the flexible beverage delivery line has an associated reel upon which the beverage delivery line can be wound when not in use for storage and 2 5 transport. Thus advantageously the beverage delivery line can be wound up on the reel for ease of transport and then when setting up the system on a site the beverage delivery line can be readily, easily and quickly pulled off the reel for interconnecting i the beverage reservoir and the mobile bar unit. Relatively long beverage delivery I lines can be provided and handled efficiently and neatly.

In another embodiment the mobile bar unit has a plurality of beverage dispensing outlets and the beverage delivery line has a plurality of beverage carrying pipes for connection to the beverage dispensing outlets. Thus heavy demand can be catered I for and also a selection of deferent beverages can be provided.

- 3 - In a preferred embodiment a fluid distribution manifold is mounted on the mobile bar unit, the fluid distribution manifold having a plurality of beverage inlets and associated beverage outlets, said beverage inlets for connection to beverage carrying pipes of 5 the beverage delivery line and said beverage outlets being connected to the beverage dispensing outlets. Thus the bar is essentially pre-plumbed for ready and quick connection to the beverage delivery line.

Preferably the beverage inlets of the fluid distribution manifold connect to the 10 beverage carrying pipes by quick-release couplings.

In another embodiment the fluid distribution manifold has means for connection to a supply of cooling fluid and a cooling fluid circulation line extends between the manifold and one or more of the dispensing outlets for circulation of cooling fluid 15 between said cooling fluid supply source and said one or more dispensing outlets.

The cooling fluid may be supplied from a local stand-alone chiller unit or may be supplied through the beverage delivery line with the beverage carrying pipes.

In another embodiment one or more advertising and/or decorative panels are 20 provided on the mobile bar unit. Some or all of these panels are demountably secured on the mobile bar unit to facilitate ready change of the advertising messages and/or the decorative look of the bar unit. For example, pockets may be provided on the bar unit for removably receiving advertising posters or the like.

25 In a further embodiment illumination means is provided on the mobile bar unit. This may for example be for general illumination of the bar unit, illuminating advertising messages on the bar unit or illuminating dispensing taps at the dispensing outlets of the bar unit. Preferably the illumination means is a low voltage unit - say 24 volts with a transformer for connection to and stepping down a conventional electrical 3 0 power supply.

In another embodiment the mobile bar unit has a ground-engaging frame which is at least partially collapsible to facilitate storage and transport. The mobile bar unit typically has a central fixed portion with collapsible side extensions which may be

hinged or otherwise mounted on the central fixed portion. Storage shelving for glasses or the like is typically provided on the mobile bar unit. Preferably the mobile bar unit has a counter with a plurality of dispensing outlets, preferably eight, formed by spaced-apart tap units projecting upwardly from the counter for pouring beverages 5 at the mobile bar unit. A drip tray is mounted beneath dispensing outlets of the tap units. Conveniently the tap units may be provided with interchangeable handles.

Thus the handles can be readily easily changed to indicate the name of the beverage to be dispensed from the tap unit.

10 In a further embodiment a removable bar top is provided comprising upstanding stanchions supporting a panel therebetween above the frame. Conveniently the stanchions are telescopic and can be collapsed for storage of the bar top on the frame. Thus the bar top can be stored beneath the counter.

15 In a further embodiment the mobile bar unit is provided with a gas ring main for connection to a gas pressurised supply source, the gas ring main being for delivery of pressurised gas to the beverage dispensing means and in particular to one or more of the dispensing taps on the bar unit.

20 In another embodiment one or more mobile bar extension units are provided.

Typically the mobile bar extension units will have a frame with a counter top and a storage area with or without shelving beneath the counter top.

In a particularly preferred embodiment each mobile bar unit and/or each mobile bar 2 5 extension unit is mounted on wheels or castors.

In another embodiment the beverage delivery line comprises one or more pythons, each python having a bundle of beverage carrying pipes and coolant carrying pipes encased in an insulated outer sheath. Preferably the outer sheath has a weather 3 0 resistant outer cover.

In a particularly preferred embodiment quick release coupling members are provided on the pipes at each end of the python and optionally end portions of the pipes at one or both ends of the python are arranged in a "suzi" configuration, that is coiled to

- 5 - provide flexibility at each end of the python to facilitate ease of connection.

In another embodiment a storage reel is provided for each phython. Conveniently each python is arranged on a reel so it can be readily wound up for storage and 5 transport but can be easily fed out to a required length to connect between the beverage reservoir and the bar unit or units.

In another embodiment a plurality of pythons storage reels are mounted on a mobile support frame. The frame may be provided with wheels.

In another embodiment the mobile chiller unit has means for cooling a beverage delivered through the chiller unit, the chiller unit having a plurality of inlets and associated outlets for connection to the beverage delivery line to deliver a beverage or beverages through the chiller unit for cooling the beverages to a desired 15 temperature. Preferably quickrelease connectors are provided at the inlets and the outlets, for connection to a first python for delivery of the beverage from the chiller unit to the bar unit and to a second python for connection of the chiller unit to the beverage reservoir. The ends of both pythons may be in the "suzi" configuration if desired. In another embodiment the mobile beverage reservoir comprises a bulk container which is preferably mounted on a trailer to facilitate transport. In a preferred embodiment the bulk container is thermally insulated. An outlet of the bulk container is adapted for connection to the beverage delivery line.

In another embodiment the mobile beverage reservoir comprises a container for reception and storage of a plurality of kegs of the beverage or beverages. Means is provided for connecting each keg to a fob board which in turn connects via the beverage delivery line to the mobile chilling unit or directly to the mobile bar unit as 30 required. The gas supply for the beverage may also be conveniently stored in the container and connected to the fob board also. The connections between each keg and the gas supply and the fob board are preferably Usuzi" connectors for ease of attachment.

- 6 In a preferred embodiment a plurality of fob boards are mounted within the container.

The fob boards may conveniently be mounted on the walls of the container.

In another embodiment the fate boards are demountably secured in the container.

5 For example the fob boards may be slideably mounted on associated rails on the container side walls. In a particularly preferred embodiment twelve fob boards are mounted along each side wall of the container.

Preferably the container is a thermally insulated refrigerated container having a 10 refrigeration unit for chilling an interior of the container to thus maintain the kegs and hence the beverage in a chilled condition. Conveniently the container is mounted on a trailer.

In a preferred embodiment the beverage delivery line comprises one or more 1 5 pythons.

In another aspect the invention provides a mobile bar unit of the type herein described. 20 In a further aspect the invention provides a mobile beverage reservoir of the type herein described.

The invention will be more clearly understood by the following description of some

embodiments thereof, given by way of example only, with reference to the 2 5 accompanying drawings, in which; Fig. 1 is a schematic illustration of a beverage dispensing system according to the invention; 3 o Fig. 2 is a plan view of a bar assembly of the beverage dispensing system; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a mobile bar unit of the beverage dispensing sytem;

Fig. 4 is a front elevational view of the bar unit; Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of the bar unit; 5 Fig. 6 is another front elevational view of the bar unit; Fig. 7 is a rear elevational view of the bar unit; Fig. 8 is a side elevational view of the bar unit; Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a counter top of the bar unit; Fig. 10 is a front elevational view similar to Fig. 6 showing the bar unit in a collapsed position; Fig. 11 is a rear elevational view of the bar unit in the collapsed position; Fig. 12 is a front elevational view of an auxiliary bar unit forming portion of the beverage dispensing system; Fig. 13 is a rear elevational view of the auxiliary bar unit; Fig. 14 is a plan view of the auxiliary bar unit; 2 5 Fig. 15 is a side elevational view of the auxiliary bar unit; Fig. 16 is a plan view illustrating an alternative arrangement for the bar assembly; 3 o Fig. 17 is a plan view illustrating a further arrangement for the bar assembly; Fig 18 is a plan view illustrating a still further arrangement of the bar assembly;

8 - Fig. 19 is a front elevational view of a fob board forming portion of the beverage dispensing system; Fig. 20 is a front elevational view of the bar unit which is shown encased in a 5 removable transport cover; Fig. 21 is a side elevational view of the bar unit within the transport cover; Fig. 22 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 3 showing another bar unit with 10 advertising panels thereon; Fig 23 is an elevational view of a back bar unit; Fig. 24 is a side elevational view of the back bar unit of Fig. 23; and Fig. 25 is a partially cut-away perspective view of the temporary beverage system of the invention, in use.

Referring to the drawings, there is illustrated a temporary beverage dispensing 20 system according to the invention indicated generally by the reference numeral 1.

The beverage dispensing system 1 includes a mobile beverage reservoir and a number of associated independent mobile bar units 3 each having means for dispensing beverages. A beverage delivery line 5 connects between the beverage reservoir 2 and the dispensing means of each bar unit 3. A mobile chiller 6 is 25 mounted in the beverage delivery line 5 intermediate the beverage reservoir 2 and the bar unit 3 for cooling beverages prior to dispensing the beverages at the bar unit 3. It will be appreciated that the components of the beverage dispensing system 1 are all readily transportable and can be quickly assembled and interconnected on site to provide a temporary bar at a function, concert, sporting event or the like.

The beverage reservoir 2 comprises a forty foot container 7 mounted on a trailer chassis 4 (Fig. 25) to facilitate transport. The container 7 is a refrigerated container having a refrigeration unit (not shown) for chilling an interior of the container 7. The container 7 is for reception and storage of a plurality of kegs 8 of desired beverages

( 9 - such as beer, lager, stout and the like. For dispensing a beverage from a keg 8 the keg 8 is connected by a "suzi" connector, formed by a flexible coiled plastic pipe 9 with quick release connectors at each end for example, to a fob board 10 (shown in Fig. 19). The fob board 10 has a number of spaced-apart fobs 11 with associated 5 drains 12 and gas spurs 13. In this case the fob board 10 has four fobs 11 and four kegs 8 can be connected to each fob 11.

A pair of horizontal rails 13 is mounted along the inside face of each side wall 15 of the container 7 and twelve fob boards 10 can be mounted along each inner side wall 10 15 of the container 7 by sliding each of the fob boards 10 along the rails. Thus a total of 24 fob boards are provided within the container 7.

A number of pythons 18 connect between the fob boards 10 and inlets of the chiller 6. Preferably two chillers 6 will be provided, one operating unit and one back-up unit.

15 Each python 18 typically contains eight lines or pipes for delivery of the beverage from the fob boards 10 to the chiller 6. One or both ends of each python 18 may have the Usuzi" configuration with quick-release connectors at both ends of each pipe for connection to the fob board 10 and the chiller 6.

20 Instead of, or in addition to the container 7 the mobile beverage reservoir may comprise a bulk beverage container 20 which is preferably mounted on a trailer to facilitate transport. An outlet of the bulk container 20 is adapted for connection by one or more pythons 22 to the inlets of the chiller 6. The bulk container 20 may be thermally insulated and may also have refrigeration apparatus to cool the liquid in th 2 5 bulk container 20.

The chiller unit 6 has means for chilling the beverages as they pass through the chiller unit 6 and beverages chilled to the required temperature are discharged through outlets of the chiller unit 6 which are in turn connected to the inlet ends of a 3 0 second set of pythons 25 forming the next leg of the beverage delivery line 5. In this case four pythons 25 are provided each of which is wound on a reel 26 which is rotatably mounted on a support frame 27 which can normally be conveniently mounted on top of the chiller unit 6. Wheels or castors 28 are provided on the support frame 27 which would be inverted when mounted on the chiller unit 6. Each

of the pythons 25 can be drawn off its associated reel 26 for connection up to an associated bar unit 3 which will be remote from the chiller unit 6 in a marquee, function room or the like.

5 The free end of each python 25 will typically have eight beverage delivery pipes which connect to a distribution manifold 30 mounted on the mobile bar unit 3. The distribution manifold 30 has eight beverage inlets 31 for attachment by quick-release connectors to each of the pipes of the python 25. The distribution manifold 30 is encased in foam and has eight beverage outlets 32 corresponding to the beverage 10 inlets 31. A fixed bar python 34 connects between the outlets 32 and eight associated fountain or tap assemblies 35 on the bar unit 3.

It will be appreciated that where chilling of the beverage is not required then the chiller unit 6 may be by-passed by pythons 38 which connect directly from a fob 15 board 10 in the container 7 to a bar unit 3. Fig 2 shows a number of the bar units 3 together with auxiliary bar units 40, 41 arranged to make up a temporary bar for dispensing beverages.

The bar unit 3 is shown in more detail in Figs. 3 to 10. Each bar unit 3 has a tubular 2 0 frame 44 mounted on wheels 45 formed by heavy duty castors, two of which have a brake. The frame 44 has a fixed central portion 46 with collapsible side extensions 47 which collapse and fold inwardly against opposite sides of the central portion 46 for transport and storage. A counter 48 is provided on top of the frame 44. Eight tap assemblies 35 project upwardly from the counter 48, each terminating in a dispensing 25 tap 50. A drip tray 52 is mounted beneath the taps 50 and drains into a slops container 53 (fig. 7) mounted on the bar unit 3 beneath the counter 48. Decorative panels 55, for example giving a mahogany finish, are mounted along the front of the frame 44. Alternatively advertising panels may be mounted along the front of the frame 44 if desired.

A removable bar top 57 is provided above the counter 48 comprising upstanding stanchions 58 connected at their upper ends by a cross-piece 59. A sign 60 or advertising panel may be mounted immediately below the cross-piece 59. A bar shelf 61 is mounted between the stanchions 58 adjacent a lower end of the stanchions 58.

The bar top 57 is removable from the counter 48 and the stanchions 58 are telescopically collapsible to facilitate storage of the bar top 57 beneath the counter 48. 5 It will be appreciated that the bar units 3 are pre-plumbed so that the python 25 is simply connected to the distribution manifold 30 for connecting each of the tap assemblies 35 to a beverage supply.

Figs. 12 to 15 show the auxiliary bar units 40 which essentially comprise a tubular l O frame 65 on wheels 66. A front decorative or advertising panel 67 is mounted at the front of the frame 65. A counter 68 is provided at the top of the frame to form a continuation of the counter 48 of the bar unit 3. A removable shelf 69 is provided within the frame 65 for storage of glasses and the like.

15 Fig. 2, and also Figs. 16, 17 and 18 show various arrangements for forming bars comprising assemblies of a number of the bar units 3 and auxiliary bar units 40.

Triangular corner units 41 may also be provided as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 16.

Fig. 25 shows the temporary beverage dispensing system 1 of the invention in use.

2 0 The container 7 is parked on site and a number of the mobile bar units 3 are remotely located at selected positions around the site and connected back to the kegs 8 in the container 7 by the pythons 18, 25 of the beverage delivery line 5.

Cooling of the beverage at the mobile bar unit may be provided by a local cooling 2 5 means or coolant may be delivered through the phythons to the beverage dispensing means on the mobile bar unit.

Figs. 20 and 21 show a bar unit 3 encased in an outer cover 70 which encloses and protects the bar unit 3 when it is in the collapsed position, with the side extensions 47 3 0 collapsed, (as shown in Figs. 10 and 11) for transport and storage.

Fig. 22 shows another bar unit 3 similar to that shown in Fig. 3. In this case instead of the mahogany panels 55 advertising panels 75 are provided along a front of the bar unit 3 these can be readily easily and quickly changed as required.

- 12 Referring to Figs. 23 and 24 there is shown a back bar unit 80. This has the same tubular frame construction as the other bar units 3, 40 and provides a cabinet 81 with additional storage space for bottles or glasses beneath a counter 82. A rear 5 upstanding frame 83 may also be provided carrying a mirror 84 or an advertising panel if desired.

It will be appreciated that the invention provides a modular beverage dispensing system which is readily transportable and can be easily and quickly assembled on 10 site to provide temporary bar facilities at meetings, functions, concerts, sporting events and the like.

The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described which may be varied in both construction and detail within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

cl AIMS 10 1. A temporary beverage dispensing system, including: a mobile

beverage reservoir having a beverage outlet, at least one associated independent mobile bar unit having a beverage inlet connected to beverage dispensing means, and 15 an elongate flexible beverage delivery line for connection between the beverage outlet of the beverage reservoir and the beverage inlet of the mobile bar unit.

2. A system as claimed in claim 1 wherein a mobile chiller unit is provided for 20 mounting in the beverage delivery line intermediate the beverage reservoir and the mobile bar unit.

3. A system as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the flexible beverage delivery line has an associated reel upon which the beverage delivery line can 2 5 be wound when not in use for storage and transport.

4. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the mobile bar unit has a plurality of beverage dispensing outlets and the beverage delivery line has a plurality of beverage carrying pipes for connection to the beverage dispensing 3 0 outlets.

5. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein a fluid distribution manifold is mounted on the mobile bar unit, the fluid distribution manifold having a plurality of beverage inlets and associated beverage outlets, said

À 14 beverage inlets for connection to beverage carrying pipes of the beverage delivery line and said beverage outlets being connected to the beverage dispensing outlets.

5 6. A system as claimed in claim 5 wherein the beverage inlets of the fluid distribution manifold connect to the beverage carrying pipes by quick-release couplings. 7. A system as claimed in claim 5 or 6 wherein the fluid distribution manifold has 10 means for connection to a supply of cooling fluid and a cooling fluid circulation line extends between the manifold and one or more of the dispensing outlets for circulation of cooling fluid between said cooling fluid supply source and said one or more dispensing outlets.

15 8. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein one or more advertising or decorative panels are provided on the mobile bar unit.

9. A system as claimed in claim 8 wherein some or all of the panels are demountably secured on the mobile bar unit.

10. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein illumination means is provided on the mobile bar unit.

11. A system as claimed in claim 10 wherein the illumination means is a low 25 voltage unit with a transformer for connection to and stepping down a mains electrical power supply.

12. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the mobile bar unit has a ground engaging frame which is at least partially collapsible to facilitate 3 o storage and transport.

13. A system as claimed in claim 12 wherein the mobile bar unit has a central fixed portion with collapsible side extensions which may be hinged or othenA/ise mounted on the central fixed portion.

( 14. A system as claimed in claim 12 or 13 wherein the mobile bar unit has a counter with a plurality of dispensing outlets formed by spacedapart tap units projecting upwardly from the counter for pouring beverages at the mobile bar 5 unit. 15. A system as claimed in claim 14 wherein the tap units are provided with interchangeable handles.

10 16. A system as claimed in any of claims 12 to 15 wherein a removeable bar top is provided comprising upstanding stanchions supporting a panel therebetween above the frame.

17. A system as claimed in claim 16 wherein the stanchions are telescopic and 15 can be collapsed for storage of the bar top on the frame.

18. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the mobile bar unit is provided with a gas ring main for connection to a pressurised gas supply source, the gas ring main being for delivery of pressurised gas to the 2 o beverage dispensing means.

19. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein one or more mobile bar extension units are provided.

2 5 20. A system as claimed in claim 19 wherein the bar extension units have a frame with a counter top and a storage area with or without shelving beneath the counter top.

21. A system as claimed in claim 20 or 21 wherein each mobile bar unit and each 3 0 mobile bar extension unit is mounted on wheels or castors.

22. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the beverage delivery line comprises one or more pythons, each python having a bundle of beverage carrying pipes and coolant carrying pipes encased in an insulated

( - 16 outer sheath.

23. A system as claimed in claim 22 wherein quick release coupling members are provided on the pipes at each end of the python and optionally end portions of 5 the pipes at one or both ends of the python are coiled to provide flexibility at each end of the python to facilitate ease of connection.

24. A system as claimed in claim 22 or 23 wherein a storage reel is provided for each python.

25. A system as claimed in claim 24 wherein a plurality of pythons storage reels are mounted on a mobile support frame.

26. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the mobile chiller unit 15 has means for cooling a beverage delivered through the chiller unit, the chiller unit having a plurality of inlets and associated outlets for connection to the beverage delivery line to deliver a beverage or beverages through the chiller unit for cooling the beverages to a desired temperature.

2 o 27. A system as claimed in claim 26 wherein quick-release connectors are provided at the inlets and the outlets, for connection to a first python for delivery of the beverage from the chiller unit to the mobile bar unit and to a second python for connection of the chiller unit to the beverage reservoir.

25 28. A system as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the mobile beverage reservoir comprises a bulk container mounted on a trailer.

29. A system as claimed in any of claims 1 to 27 wherein the mobile beverage reservoir comprises a container for reception and storage of a plurality of 3 0 kegs of the beverage or beverages, means is provided for connecting each keg to a fob board which in turn connects via the beverage delivery line to the mobile chilling unit or directly to the mobile bar unit as required.

30. A system as claimed in claim 29 wherein a plurality of fob boards are

mounted within the container, on the walls of the container.

31. A system as claimed in claim 30 wherein the fob boards are demountably secured within the container, the fob boards being slideably mounted on 5 associated rails on the container walls.

32. A system as claimed in any of claims 29 to 31 wherein the container is a thermally insulated refrigerated container having a refrigeration unit or chilling an interior of the container to thus maintain the kegs and hence the beverage 10 in a chilled condition.

33. A temporary beverage dispensing system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.