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Disclosed is a chilled water dispenser for use in motor vehicles having a conventional air conditioning systems. The chilled water dispenser employs a bottled water holder that is secured in the trunk of an automobile. A transfer pump draws fluid from the bottle to a heat exchanger placed within the

Disclosed is a chilled water dispenser for use in motor vehicles having a conventional air conditioning systems. The chilled water dispenser employs a bottled water holder that is secured in the trunk of an automobile. A transfer pump draws fluid from the bottle to a heat exchanger placed within the engine compartment of the motor vehicle. The heat exchanger is coupled to a conventional air conditioning system and has a thermostatically controlled solenoid to moderate reservoir temperatures. Upon demand the dispenser provides chilled water through a spigot mounted within the seating area of the motor vehicle. The heat exchanger is pre-charged with a refrigerant, allowing for ease of installation and includes fittings that allow the air conditioning system to be serviced in its ordinary manner.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A chilled water dispenser for motor vehicles having a conventional air conditioning system, said chilled water dispenser comprising:a bracket sized to support a water bottle, said bracket including a means for securing said water bottle thereto;a heat exchanger having a r

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A chilled water dispenser for motor vehicles having a conventional air conditioning system, said chilled water dispenser comprising:a bracket sized to support a water bottle, said bracket including a means for securing said water bottle thereto;a heat exchanger having a reservoir formed integrally, said reservoir fluidly coupled to said water bottle, said heat exchanger coupled to said air conditioning system and including a means for chilling water stored within said reservoir, said heat exchanger including a continuous copper tube wrapped around said reservoir with an inlet of said tubing coupled to said liquid line of said air conditioning system and an outlet of said tubing coupled to a suction inlet of said air conditioning system;a spigot positionable within the seating area of said motor vehicle, said spigot fluidly coupled to said reservoir; anda transfer pump for drawing water from said water bottle to said spigot through said heat exchanger;whereby a bottle of drinking water is securable to said bracket thereby dispensing chilled water from said spigot when an occupant of said motor vehicle draws water through said heat exchanger.