Low cost beverage dispenser valve assembly
    31.
    发明授权
    Low cost beverage dispenser valve assembly 失效
    低成本饮料分配阀组件

    公开(公告)号:US4741355A

    公开(公告)日:1988-05-03

    申请号:US806886

    申请日:1985-12-09

    摘要: A valve sub-assembly that can be used with either a mechanical or an electrical valve actuator, and in either pressure or gravity operation. The valve sub-assembly has a pair of paddle valves with valve actuating arms that are simultaneously snap actuated by a yoke of either the mechanical or electrical valve actuator. In addition, a valve assembly with a mechanical valve actuator that includes a snap acting, over-center spring arrangement. Also, a method for converting a valve assembly between pressure and gravity operation, and mechanical or electrical operation.

    摘要翻译: 可以与机械或电动阀门执行器一起使用的压力或重力操作的阀子组件。 阀子组件具有一对具有阀致动臂的桨阀,其通过机械或电动阀致动器的轭同时卡扣动作。 此外,具有机械阀致动器的阀组件包括弹簧作用的中心弹簧装置。 而且,一种用于在压力和重力操作之间转换阀组件以及机械或电气操作的方法。

    Methods and apparatus for pumping and dispensing
    34.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus for pumping and dispensing 审中-公开
    泵送和分配的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20090302059A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-10

    申请号:US12462837

    申请日:2009-08-10

    IPC分类号: B67D5/62 B67D5/40

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for pumping and dispensing are provided in which a peristaltic pump (16, 64) pumps liquid from a package (12), and may be integrated in a dispenser (10). The peristaltic pump (64) is adapted for improved accuracy, cleaning, and maintenance. Also provided are improved tubes (18) for peristaltic pumping that are coupled to self-sealing dispensing valves (92, 104, 110, 120).

    摘要翻译: 提供用于抽吸和分配的方法和装置,其中蠕动泵(16,64)从包装(12)泵送液体,并且可以集成在分配器(10)中。 蠕动泵(64)适用于提高精度,清洁和维护。 还提供了用于蠕动泵送的改进的管(18),其耦合到自密封分配阀(92,104,110,120)。

    Method of calibrating a dispensing station
    35.
    发明授权
    Method of calibrating a dispensing station 有权
    校准分配站的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07603834B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-20

    申请号:US11418429

    申请日:2006-05-04

    IPC分类号: B65B31/00 B65B55/00

    摘要: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

    摘要翻译: 包括抽真空构件的抽空系统接合产品包装并向其施加压力,使得产品包装中的产品朝向产品包装中的出口移动以进行分配。 控制器监视驾驶员对产品包装施加的力,从而确保压力保持在特定阈值以下,以保护产品包装的完整性。 控制器进一步监视撤离构件位置,从而使得控制器能够识别产品包装何时为空。 撤离系统还包括一个包装托架,该包装托架包括将产品从商品包装的不可恢复部分移出的夹紧区域。 排气构件可以用作独立装置或主要装置,其中主装置向抽空系统提供信号,并且抽空系统向主装置提供产品。

    Evacuation system
    37.
    发明申请
    Evacuation system 审中-公开
    疏散系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080149664A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US12009967

    申请日:2008-01-23

    IPC分类号: G01F11/00 B65D35/28

    摘要: An evacuation system including an evacuation member engages a product package and applies pressure thereto, such that a product in the product package moves toward an outlet in the product package for dispensing. A controller monitors the force applied by a driver to the product package, thereby ensuring that the pressure remains below a particular threshold to protect the integrity of the product package. The controller further monitors the evacuation member location, thereby enabling the controller to recognize when the product package is empty. The evacuation system further includes a package carrier including a pinch-off area that moves product out of an unrecoverable portion of the product package. The evacuation member may be utilized as a stand-alone device or with a primary device, wherein the primary device provides signals to the evacuation system and the evacuation system provides product to the primary device.

    摘要翻译: 包括抽真空构件的抽空系统接合产品包装并向其施加压力,使得产品包装中的产品朝向产品包装中的出口移动以进行分配。 控制器监视驾驶员对产品包装施加的力,从而确保压力保持在特定阈值以下,以保护产品包装的完整性。 控制器进一步监视撤离构件位置,从而使得控制器能够识别产品包装何时为空。 撤离系统还包括一个包装托架,该包装托架包括将产品从商品包装的不可恢复部分移出的夹紧区域。 排气构件可以用作独立装置或主装置,其中主装置向抽空系统提供信号,并且抽空系统向主装置提供产品。

    Enhanced flow controller for a beverage dispenser

    公开(公告)号:US06328181B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-11

    申请号:US09496441

    申请日:2000-02-02

    IPC分类号: B67D556

    摘要: A modular flow controller for controlling fluid flow, including a flow control assembly for establishing a desired flow rate. The flow control assembly includes a flow adjustment interface rendered in a substantially horizontal position for receiving a control input to establish a flow rate. The modular flow control assembly includes a valve assembly in operational engagement with the flow control assembly for discharging a desired quantity of fluid from the modular flow controller. The modular flow controller is preferably applied to a beverage dispenser's dispensing valve assembly, wherein the dispensing valve assembly includes a faucet plate. Accordingly, due to the configuration of the modular flow controller, it is unnecessary to secure the modular flow controller to the faucet plate for operation thereof. The modular flow controller includes a drink integrity locking unit for preventing access to a flow adjustment interface. The modular flow controller may include a back block interface element for linking the modular flow controller to a back block. The modular flow controller may include a fitting lock for a fluid carrying element, such as standard fittings, couplings as well as beverage fluid lines. The fitting lock, in turn, includes a body and a sliding element in cooperative engagement with the body for securing the fluid carrying element to the body. The modular flow controller may include a coil assembly to restrict fluid flow. The coil assembly, in turn, includes an actuator retainment lip extending outwardly for supporting an actuator element within a plunger chamber.