摘要:
A refillable syrup tank for use in a post-mix beverage dispenser including an openable top through which the tank may be refilled and a discharge end at the bottom. A flow rate control assembly is mounted within the tank and includes a flow rate control tube extending from the top of the tank to a position spaced from the discharge opening. A removable lid with a hermetic sealing device fits onto the top openable end of the tank and supports the flow-rate control tube in the tank. The tube is permanently secured to the lid, for removal from the tank therewith. The hermetic sealing is achieved either by a snap-fit between the lid and the tank or an O-ring seal.
摘要:
A doser for dispensing a predetermined dose of material. The doser may include an agitation device, with the material stored in the agitation device, and a dosing block cooperating with the agitation system.
摘要:
Systems and methods of determining product information in a vending machine that includes a dispenser with a number of products having a product identifier thereon. The dispenser includes a plurality of product locations, a positioning assembly positioned about the plurality of product locations, and a reader device for reading the product identifier on one of the number of products in the plurality of product locations. The positioning assembly maneuvers the reader device about the plurality of product locations.
摘要:
A filling line for filling a number of containers. The filing line may include a continuous conveyor, one or more micro-ingredient dosers positioned about the continuous conveyor, and one or more macro-ingredient stations positioned along the continuous conveyor.
摘要:
A low-cholesterol brewed beverage dispenser includes a high-pressure brewing area, a low-pressure area, and a filter. The high-pressure brewing area is configured for brewing water and a brewable material at a relatively high pressure. The low-pressure area is positioned to receive the brewed beverage from the high-pressure brewing area. The pressure in the low-pressure area is relatively lower than the pressure in the high-pressure brewing area. The filter is positioned in the low-pressure area. The filter is configured to remove at least some high-cholesterol oils from the brewed beverage.
摘要:
A grinder for grinding a material. The grinder may include a number of first rollers for grinding the material to a grind of substantially a first predetermined particle size and a number of adjustable second rollers for grinding a portion of the grind of the first predetermined particle size to a grind of substantially a second predetermined particle size.
摘要:
A portafilter system for use with a rigid pod. The portafilter may include a handle and a cup connected to the handle. The cup may include an aperture for positioning the rigid pod therein.
摘要:
A system and method for order packing forms a mixed pallet or a mixed multi-pack. In this system, a first embodiment utilizes a high volume module, a low volume module, a sorting and packing module, a prepackage module and a mixed palletizer module for picking, sorting, packaging and palletizing articles. In a second embodiment of the present invention, a bulk load can be fed via a carrousel to a bank of elevators. A transfer device will load different levels of the elevators which can then be moved adjacent a discharge conveyor. A lane is provided in this discharge conveyor for each of the elevators in the bank of elevators. The different levels of the elevators are positioned adjacent the lanes and can discharge articles onto the conveyor in order to form groups of the same or different types of articles. Many different types of articles including beverage containers such as cans, bottles or beverage boxes can use this system. A pallet is formed from the same or different sized package and different varieties of articles can be placed within a single package.