Fluid dispensing system and dual-mode, system fluid actuated valve for use therein
    12.
    发明授权
    Fluid dispensing system and dual-mode, system fluid actuated valve for use therein 有权
    流体分配系统和双模式系统流体致动阀,用于其中

    公开(公告)号:US06712242B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-30

    申请号:US10044003

    申请日:2001-10-26

    CPC classification number: B67D1/1281 B67D1/0028 B67D1/0045 Y10T137/2559

    Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid dispensing system for precisely controlling the mixing of a first fluid (i.e., a diluent such as water) with a second fluid (i.e., a concentrate) at a mixing point within the fluid dispensing system. A valve is positioned in the dispensing system along the line of supply of the second fluid upstream of the mixing point, such valve being simultaneously actuated through application of positive and/or negative pressure to allow the second fluid to flow through the valve. The application of positive and/or negative pressure is generated from the first fluid to be dispensed by the system and mixed with the second, such that the termination of flow of the first fluid immediately terminates flow of the second fluid to ensure proper mixing of the two fluids in the final solution, thus preventing inadvertent leakage of the second fluid or collection of the second fluid within the flow system which may become subject to spoilage or contamination.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种流体分配系统,用于在流体分配系统内的混合点处精确地控制第一流体(即,稀释剂例如水)与第二流体(即浓缩物)的混合。 沿着混合点上游的第二流体的供应线将阀定位在分配系统中,通过施加正压力和/或负压同时致动阀,以允许第二流体流过阀。 正压力和/或负压的应用由系统要分配的第一流体产生并与第二流体混合,使得第一流体的流动的终止立即终止第二流体的流动,以确保第二流体的适当混合 最终溶液中的两种流体,从而防止流体系统内第二流体或第二流体的收集物无意泄漏,该流体系统可能变质腐蚀或污染。

    Self-monitoring, intelligent fountain dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US06364159B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-02

    申请号:US09562315

    申请日:2000-05-01

    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves. The controller can also perform system diagnostics based on information supplied by a signature resistor associated with the input panel.

    FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTION SYSTEM
    17.
    发明申请
    FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    食品或饮料生产系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150305548A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14654610

    申请日:2013-12-18

    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.

    Abstract: The invention concerns a system for preparing a beverage comprising: a drinking cup (1) carrying an identifier (11), said identifier encoding information related to the shape of the drinking cup, and a beverage dispenser configured for preparing a beverage by introducing a beverage concentrate ingredient (10) in the drinking cup (1) and introducing a diluent in the drinking cup for mixing the liquid and the beverage concentrate ingredient inside the drinking cup, said dispenser comprising: diluent supply means (8), support means (6) for supporting the drinking cup, at least one nozzle (32) for introducing the diluent in the drinking cup, means (322, 62) for adapting the relative distance (d2) between the support means of the drinking cup and the at least one nozzle, and a sensing device (2) adapted to obtain information about the shape of said drinking cup.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制备饮料的系统,包括:饮用杯(1),其携带标识符(11),所述标识符编码与饮杯的形状有关的信息;以及饮料分配器,其配置用于通过引入饮料 将饮料杯(1)中的浓缩成分(10)并在饮杯中引入稀释剂以将液体和饮料浓缩成分混合在饮用杯内,所述分配器包括:稀释剂供应装置(8),支撑装置(6) 用于支撑所述饮用杯的至少一个用于将所述稀释剂引入所述​​饮用杯中的喷嘴(32),用于调节所述饮用杯的所述支撑装置与所述至少一个喷嘴之间的相对距离(d2)的装置(322,62) 以及适于获得关于所述饮杯的形状的信息的感测装置(2)。

    ADDITIVE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH POST MIX DISPENSING MACHINE
    18.
    发明申请
    ADDITIVE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH POST MIX DISPENSING MACHINE 审中-公开
    使用后混合分配机的添加剂系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140092705A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-03

    申请号:US14038662

    申请日:2013-09-26

    Abstract: An additive system is used with a post mix dispensing machine having a liquid inlet, and a supply of an additive for mixing with the liquid from the liquid inlet. A pump, having an additive inlet and an additive outlet, is coupled to a source of power. An additive supply line is coupled to the additive inlet. The additive supply line is coupleable to a source of an additive. A liquid delivery line connects the liquid inlet to a mixture delivery outlet. An additive delivery line connects the additive outlet to a mixing point along the liquid delivery line. An additive flow adjuster is used to control the flow of additive from the pump. Additive flowing through the additive delivery line mixes with liquid flowing through the liquid delivery line for passage to the mixture delivery outlet.

    Abstract translation: 添加剂系统与具有液体入口的后混合分配机器一起使用,并且提供用于与来自液体入口的液体混合的添加剂。 具有添加剂入口和添加剂出口的泵连接到动力源。 添加剂供应管线连接到添加剂入口。 添加剂供应管线可与添加剂来源相连。 液体输送管线将液体入口连接到混合物输送出口。 添加剂输送管线将添加剂出口连接到沿着液体输送管线的混合点。 添加剂流量调节器用于控制来自泵的添加剂的流动。 流过添加剂输送管线的添加剂与流过液体输送管线的液体混合,以通过混合物输送出口。

    Self-monitoring, intelligent fountain dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US06550641B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-22

    申请号:US10090156

    申请日:2002-03-05

    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves. The controller can also perform system diagnostics based on information supplied by a signature resistor associated with the input panel.

    Self-monitoring, intelligent fountain dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US06536626B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-25

    申请号:US10087751

    申请日:2002-03-05

    Abstract: An intelligent fountain dispenser performs automated control and systems diagnostics in real time. The intelligent fountain dispenser includes a controller in electrical communication with a syrup valve, a water valve, a carbonator valve, a water level sensor, a flowmeter, and an input panel. The intelligent fountain dispenser also includes a dispenser housing and a carbonator tank. Water and carbon dioxide mix in the carbonator tank to produce carbonated water. The carbonator valve supplies water to the carbonator tank in accordance with instructions received from the controller. The controller also instructs the syrup valve and the water valve in the supply of syrup and carbonated water, respectively, to the dispenser housing. The controller provides the instructions to the valves based on information received from the water level sensor, flowmeter, and input panel. The controller performs systems diagnostics by monitoring the voltage drop across current-sensing resistors associated with each of the valves. The controller can also perform system diagnostics based on information supplied by a signature resistor associated with the input panel.

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