Ice/beverage dispenser with in-line ice crusher
    1.
    发明授权
    Ice/beverage dispenser with in-line ice crusher 有权
    冰/饮料分配器,配有直列式破碎机

    公开(公告)号:US07802444B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:US11514715

    申请日:2006-09-01

    IPC分类号: F25C5/18

    摘要: An ice crusher is attached to an ice dispenser or to a combined ice and beverage dispenser. The ice crusher occupies minimal space in order to fit the dispenser into an existing space on a serving counter or in a beverage dispensing area. The ice crusher may also elevate the ice. In embodiments using this technique, the outlet of the ice from the ice crusher is higher than the ice inlet. As the ice flows from a source of ice, such as an ice bin, the ice is elevated while it is being crushed. The ice then flows from the outlet of the ice crusher down an ice chute or other outlet of the ice crusher, into a cup or container as desired. Other embodiments convey the ice without lifting it, and still other embodiments dispense either crushed or cubed ice, as the consumer may select. In one embodiment the selected crushed ice or cubed ice are both dispensed though the same ice dispensing chute. A retrofit kit may be used to add an ice crusher to an existing ice dispenser, or to an existing combined ice and beverage dispenser.

    摘要翻译: 冰粉碎机连接到冰分配器或组合的冰饮料分配器上。 冰粉碎机占用最小的空间,以便将分配器装配到服务柜台或饮料分配区域中的现有空间中。 冰粉碎机也可以升高冰块。 在使用这种技术的实施例中,来自冰破碎机的冰的出口高于冰入口。 当冰从诸如冰箱的冰源流动时,冰被压碎时升高。 然后冰从冰锤的出口沿着冰块的冰槽或其它出口流出,按需要进入杯子或容器。 其他实施例传送冰而不提升冰,而其他实施例也可以分配粉碎或立方冰,如消费者可以选择的那样。 在一个实施例中,所选择的碎冰或立方冰都通过相同的冰分配滑槽分配。 可以使用改装套件将冰破碎机添加到现有的冰分配器中,或者与现有的组合冰和饮料分配器相加。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING INGREDIENTS IN A CONTAINER OF A BEVERAGE DISPENSER
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING INGREDIENTS IN A CONTAINER OF A BEVERAGE DISPENSER 审中-公开
    饮用水饮料容器中测量成分的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110073212A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-31

    申请号:US12894650

    申请日:2010-09-30

    IPC分类号: B65B1/04 B65B3/26

    CPC分类号: B67D1/0041 G01G19/30

    摘要: A system for measuring an ingredient in a container of a beverage dispenser includes a scale having a base with the container supported on the base. The ingredient has a recipe weight equal to a weight of a total amount of the ingredient that will be dispensed into the container and an in-flight weight that is equal to a weight of the ingredient that has left the dispenser but is not yet supported within the container so that it is detected by the scale. A dispenser controller subtracts the in-flight weight parameter from the recipe weight to calculate a target weight of ingredient within the beverage container, thereby controlling the activation or deactivation of the ingredient dispenser(s).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于测量饮料分配器的容器中的成分的系统,包括具有底座的秤,该容器支撑在基座上。 该成分的配方重量等于将分配到容器中的成分的总重量,以及飞行重量等于已经离开分配器但尚未被支撑的成分的重量 容器,以便通过刻度检测。 分配器控制器从配方重量中减去飞行中重量参数,以计算饮料容器内的成分的目标重量,由此控制配料分配器的活化或去活化。

    ICE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH IN-LINE ICE CRUSHER
    3.
    发明申请
    ICE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH IN-LINE ICE CRUSHER 审中-公开
    具有直列式冰淇淋的冰/饮料分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20100200610A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-12

    申请号:US12764774

    申请日:2010-04-21

    IPC分类号: B67D7/00

    摘要: An ice crusher is attached to an ice dispenser or to a combined ice and beverage dispenser. The ice crusher occupies minimal space in order to fit the dispenser into an existing space on a serving counter or in a beverage dispensing area. The ice crusher may also elevate the ice. In embodiments using this technique, the outlet of the ice from the ice crusher is higher than the ice inlet. As the ice flows from a source of ice, such as an ice bin, the ice is elevated while it is being crushed. The ice then flows from the outlet of the ice crusher down an ice chute or other outlet of the ice crusher, into a cup or container as desired. Other embodiments convey the ice without lifting it, and still other embodiments dispense either crushed or cubed ice, as the consumer may select. In one embodiment the selected crushed ice or cubed ice are both dispensed though the same ice dispensing chute. A retrofit kit may be used to add an ice crusher to an existing ice dispenser, or to an existing combined ice and beverage dispenser.

    摘要翻译: 冰粉碎机连接到冰分配器或组合的冰饮料分配器上。 冰粉碎机占用最小的空间,以便将分配器装配到服务柜台或饮料分配区域中的现有空间中。 冰粉碎机也可以升高冰块。 在使用这种技术的实施例中,来自冰破碎机的冰的出口高于冰入口。 当冰从诸如冰箱的冰源流动时,冰被压碎时升高。 然后冰从冰锤的出口沿着冰块的冰槽或其它出口流出,按需要进入杯子或容器。 其他实施例传送冰而不提升冰,而其他实施例也可以分配粉碎或立方冰,如消费者可以选择的那样。 在一个实施例中,所选择的碎冰或立方冰都通过相同的冰分配滑槽分配。 可以使用改装套件将冰破碎机添加到现有的冰分配器中,或者与现有的组合冰和饮料分配器相加。

    BEVERAGE DISPENSER
    4.
    发明申请
    BEVERAGE DISPENSER 审中-公开
    饮料分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20110079249A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-07

    申请号:US12894586

    申请日:2010-09-30

    IPC分类号: B08B3/00

    CPC分类号: B67D1/0041 G01G19/30

    摘要: A device for rinsing a container that dispenses a beverage includes the container that has a wall surrounding a volume that holds ingredients of the beverage and a magnet connected to the wall. A rinsing system includes a nozzle that sprays liquid and a switch that is attracted to the magnet so that when the magnet contacts the switch a rinse cycle is activated.

    摘要翻译: 用于冲洗分配饮料的容器的装置包括容器,该容器具有围绕保持饮料成分的体积的壁和连接到壁的磁体。 冲洗系统包括喷射液体的喷嘴和被磁体吸引的开关,使得当磁体与开关接触时,冲洗循环被激活。

    MULTIFLAVOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLE AND DISPENSER USING SAME
    5.
    发明申请
    MULTIFLAVOR BEVERAGE DISPENSING NOZZLE AND DISPENSER USING SAME 审中-公开
    多种饮料分配喷嘴和分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20090120958A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-14

    申请号:US12265555

    申请日:2008-11-05

    IPC分类号: B67D5/56

    CPC分类号: B67D1/0051 B67D1/0052

    摘要: A multiflavor beverage dispensing nozzle includes at least one water inlet; at least two syrup inlets; a main water flow path through the nozzle; and at least two syrup flow paths through the nozzle, one in fluid communication with each syrup inlet, each terminating in a syrup discharge port. In one aspect the water flow path is shaped to cause the water to discharge from the nozzle in a sheet form, preferably in an annular shape, and the syrup discharge ports include a syrup deflector shaped to cause the syrup to fan out as it exits the discharge port so that it impinges on the sheet of water. In another aspect the nozzle includes at least two secondary water flow paths that each divert water from the main flow path and discharge the diverted water through the at least two syrup discharge ports. A beverage dispenser utilizes a plurality of the multiflavor beverage dispensing nozzles incorporating one or both of the forgoing aspects. Optionally the dispenser also includes one or more dispensing nozzles for dispensing a favor additive, and may be equipped to dispense ice and even have an ice crusher so that it can dispense crushed or cubed ice.

    摘要翻译: 多味饮料分配喷嘴包括至少一个进水口; 至少两个糖浆入口; 通过喷嘴的主要水流路径; 以及通过喷嘴的至少两个糖浆流动路径,一个与每个糖浆入口流体连通,每个终止于糖浆排出口。 在一个方面,水流路被成形为使水以片状形式从喷嘴排出,优选为环形形状,并且糖浆排出口包括糖浆导流板,其形状用于使糖浆离开时散开 排出口,使其撞击在水面上。 在另一方面,喷嘴包括至少两个二次水流路径,每个二次水流路径分别从主流路径转移水并且通过至少两个糖浆排出口排出转移的水。 饮料分配器利用多个多重饮料饮料分配喷嘴,其结合上述方面中的一个或两个。 可选地,分配器还包括用于分配有利添加剂的一个或多个分配喷嘴,并且可以配备以分配冰,甚至具有冰破碎机,使得其可以分配粉碎或立方冰。

    Ice transportation system and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Ice transportation system and method 失效
    冰运系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5993117A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-30

    申请号:US789980

    申请日:1997-01-28

    摘要: A system for transporting ice pieces or the like from a primary bin to one or more satellite bins is disclosed. A dispenser forms a charge of ice pieces in a precharge chamber, which is then transferred by air assist to a delivery tube. A driver member is provided to engage and move the substantially defined charge of ice pieces to the selected satellite bin. The driver member is propelled by a differential pressure within the tube. This permits the defined charge to be exposed only to the low pressure side and insulated from the high pressure propelling medium to minimize breakage and melting during delivery. Before reaching the satellite bin, the piston is reversed to shuttle back to the home position. The satellite bins are connected in series and delivery of a charge to an intermediate bin is provided by moving a tube section out of alignment with the delivery tube. Lubrication and continuous cleaning is performed by the driver member sweeping minimal residual water from melting ice. A full, two phase cleaning cycle is also provided by injecting cleaning fluid/rinse water into the tube for delivery by the piston. Single or dual fans are used to provide the differential pressure. A controller coordinates the system operation and allows monitoring and adjustment of all parameters.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于将冰块等从主仓运送到一个或多个卫星箱的系统。 分配器在预充电室中形成冰块的电荷,然后通过空气辅助将其转移到输送管。 提供驱动器构件以将基本上限定的冰块的电荷接合并移动到所选择的卫星箱。 驾驶员部件由管内的差压推动。 这允许限定的电荷仅暴露于低压侧并与高压推进介质绝缘,以使输送期间的破裂和熔化最小化。 在到达卫星天线箱之前,活塞被反向以穿梭回原位。 卫星箱串联连接,并通过使管段与输送管不对准而将电荷输送到中间仓。 润滑和连续清洁由驾驶员执行,清除熔化冰中的最小剩余水。 通过将清洁液/冲洗水注入管中以提供活塞来提供完整的两相清洗循环。 单风扇或双风扇用于提供压差。 控制器协调系统操作,并允许监视和调整所有参数。

    Cable operated ice dispensing door
    7.
    发明授权
    Cable operated ice dispensing door 失效
    有线操作的冰分配门

    公开(公告)号:US5279445A

    公开(公告)日:1994-01-18

    申请号:US912693

    申请日:1992-07-13

    CPC分类号: B67D1/0857 F25C5/002

    摘要: An ice dispensing apparatus having a storage bin with a paddle wheel which moves the ice from a storage bin to a delivery chute. A straight door is utilized to selectively open and close the delivery chute. A drip pan is provided on the outside of the chute to collect the melt water from the ice, which is in the delivery chute.

    摘要翻译: 一种冰分配装置,具有带有用于将冰从存储箱移动到输送槽的桨轮的储存箱。 使用直门来选择性地打开和关闭输送槽。 在滑槽的外侧设置有一个滴水盘,用于收集来自输送槽中的冰的熔融水。

    Ice dispensing apparatus and method
    8.
    发明授权
    Ice dispensing apparatus and method 失效
    冰分配装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US4930685A

    公开(公告)日:1990-06-05

    申请号:US160753

    申请日:1988-02-26

    申请人: Jerry L. Landers

    发明人: Jerry L. Landers

    IPC分类号: F25C5/00

    CPC分类号: F25C5/007

    摘要: An ice dispensing bin has an inward and rearward sloped front wall and a downward and forward sloped semi-cylindrical bottom wall. The rear wall and side walls and an upper portion of the front wall are generally vertical. A paddle wheel is positioned in a recess in the sloping front wall. The paddle wheel has a circular plate lying along a central portion of the annular recess. A truncated conical plate converges axially about 10 degrees from the circular plate. Paddles extend radially from the conical plate. Turbine blade-like paddles curve circumferentially and then axially and stop short of the front wall to trap and move ice along the front wall of the recess as the paddle wheel is rotated. A shaft extends through the paddle wheel and rearwardly to a bearing in the rear wall. An angular arm on the shaft breaks ice bridges as the shaft rotates with the paddle wheel. A speed reducer mounted on the front of the sloping wall and a motor mounted on a lower portion of the speed reducer turn the paddle wheel and ice bridge breaker. A switch opens the gate and starts movement of the paddle wheel.

    摘要翻译: 冰分配箱具有向内和向后倾斜的前壁以及向下和向前倾斜的半圆柱形底壁。 后壁和侧壁以及前壁的上部大致垂直。 桨轮定位在倾斜前壁的凹槽中。 桨轮具有沿着环形凹部的中心部分放置的圆形板。 截头锥形板从圆形板轴向会聚约10度。 桨杆从锥形板径向延伸。 涡轮叶片状叶片沿圆周方向并沿轴向弯曲,并且在桨叶轮旋转时停止前壁的捕捉并沿着凹槽的前壁移动冰。 轴穿过桨轮并向后延伸到后壁中的轴承。 当轴与桨轮一起旋转时,轴上的一个角臂打破了冰桥。 安装在倾斜壁前部的减速器和安装在减速器下部的马达转动桨轮和冰桥断路器。 开关打开闸门并开始桨轮的移动。

    Drop-in beverage and ice dispenser
    9.
    发明授权
    Drop-in beverage and ice dispenser 失效
    滴入式饮料和冰机

    公开(公告)号:US5397032A

    公开(公告)日:1995-03-14

    申请号:US64439

    申请日:1993-05-21

    申请人: Jerry L. Landers

    发明人: Jerry L. Landers

    摘要: Out-turned upper edge portions of cabinet walls support a drop-in dispenser on edges of a counter top opening. A trim ring overlies and covers the out-turned edge portions. A tower with valves extends upward from the cabinet, and an anchor extends downward inside the cabinet walls for supporting the tower. A large curved drain pan extends over the trim ring beneath valves on the tower. A drain tube at the back of the drain pan extends straight downward to a drain opening at the bottom of the dispenser. The drain tube is straight and uninterrupted and has a large diameter. A channel extends from the front to the back of the base. An ice storage bin with a cold plate at its bottom is installed in the cabinet, and inlet fittings from the cold plate extend downward and rearward in the channel for ease of connection of liquid lines when the dispenser is tipped on its back, and for preventing damage to the fittings. The ice bin drain and the ice pan drain open in the widened rear of the channel from non-clogging large straight tubes. A T-shaped smooth plastic runner is mounted in the front center of the base, and two inward angled runners are mounted near rear corners of the base for supporting the unit on flat surfaces. Vertical conduits extend from the top to the bottom corners of the base for inserting non-cooled syrup lines or electrical lines. The drain pan, splash plate and ice door are readily removable without tools.

    摘要翻译: 机柜壁的外翻的上边缘部分在台面开口的边缘上支撑滴入分配器。 装饰环覆盖并覆盖外转边缘部分。 具有阀门的塔架从机柜向上延伸,并且锚杆在机柜壁内向下延伸以支撑塔架。 一个大的弯曲排水盘在塔上的阀门下方的调整环上延伸。 排水盘背面的排水管直接向下延伸到分配器底部的排水口。 排水管是直的,不间断的,直径很大。 通道从基座的前部延伸到后部。 在机柜内装有一个带有冷板的储冰箱,冷柜的入口配件在通道中向下和向后延伸,以便当分配器在其后面倾斜时便于连接液体管线,并防止 损坏配件。 冰箱排水口和冰盘排水管从通道的加宽后部未堵塞大型直管打开。 T形平滑塑料浇道安装在基座的前中心,两个向内倾斜的流道安装在基座的后角附近,用于将单元支撑在平面上。 垂直导管从底部的顶部到底部角落延伸,用于插入非冷却的糖浆线或电线。 排水盘,防溅板和冰门很容易拆卸,无需工具。

    Cable operated ice dispensing door
    10.
    发明授权
    Cable operated ice dispensing door 失效
    有线操作的冰分配门

    公开(公告)号:US5129547A

    公开(公告)日:1992-07-14

    申请号:US577580

    申请日:1990-09-05

    IPC分类号: B67D1/08 F25C5/00

    CPC分类号: B67D1/0857 F25C5/002

    摘要: An ice dispensing apparatus having a storage bin with a paddle wheel which moves the ice from a storage bin to a delivery chute. A straight door is utilized to selectively open and close the delivery chute. A drip pan is provided on the outside of the chute to collect the melt water from the ice, which is in the delivery chute.

    摘要翻译: 一种冰分配装置,具有带有用于将冰从存储箱移动到输送槽的桨轮的储存箱。 使用直门来选择性地打开和关闭输送槽。 在滑槽的外侧设置有一个滴水盘,用于收集来自输送槽中的冰的熔融水。