公开(公告)号：US07156259B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10940142

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

Inventor： Timothy W. Bethuy ,  William J. Black ,  Brian T. Cahill ,  Andrew D. Nelson ,  Peter D. Mehn

IPC: B67D5/08 ,  B67D5/56

CPC classification number: B67D1/1455 ,  B67D1/0032 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1222 ,  B67D1/1243 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0811 ,  G05D11/132

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system includes separate valves for controlling the flow rate of a diluent and a concentrate. Various concentrates of different viscosities can be used and the selected concentrate is identified. The flow rate of the concentrate is determined based on temperature and pressure and on information related to the identified concentrate. The valves are controlled so that the concentrate and diluent reach target flow rates. The target flow rates satisfy a target ratio of diluent to concentrate. If the actual flow rates cannot reach the target flow rates, then the target flow rates are modified to satisfy the target ratio. The structure of the concentrate valve is designed to accommodate proportional metering of any one of the various concentrates.

Abstract translation: 饮料分配系统包括用于控制稀释剂和浓缩物的流速的单独的阀。 可以使用不同粘度的各种浓缩物，并鉴定所选择的浓缩物。 浓缩物的流速基于温度和压力以及与所鉴定的浓缩物相关的信息来确定。 控制阀门使浓缩物和稀释剂达到目标流速。 目标流速满足稀释剂浓缩的目标比例。 如果实际流量不能达到目标流量，则目标流量被修改以满足目标比率。 浓缩阀的结构被设计成容纳各种浓缩物中的任何一种的比例计量。

公开(公告)号：US06705489B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US10154381

申请日：2002-05-22

Applicant: Paul Henry ,  Steve Czeck ,  Philip Andrew Simmons ,  Keith James Heyes ,  Martin Johnson ,  Jamie Atkinson

Inventor： Paul Henry ,  Steve Czeck ,  Philip Andrew Simmons ,  Keith James Heyes ,  Martin Johnson ,  Jamie Atkinson

IPC: B67D556

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/005 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0088

Abstract: The present invention comprises a valve providing for the dispensing of two liquids at a desired ratio. The valve includes first and second liquid flow body assemblies releasably securable to a nozzle body assembly. Each liquid flow body assembly is securable to a source of liquid and includes flow sensing means and flow regulating means. A control receives inputs from the flow sensing means and regulates the operation of the flow regulating means to provide for the dispensing of the two liquids from the nozzle body assembly at a predetermined ratio.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一个提供以期望的比例分配两种液体的阀。 阀包括可释放地固定到喷嘴主体组件的第一和第二液体流动体组件。 每个液体流动体组件可固定到液体源，并且包括流量检测装置和流量调节装置。 控制器接收来自流量检测装置的输入，并且调节流量调节装置的操作以提供以预定比例从喷嘴主体组件分配两种液体。

公开(公告)号：US5190188A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-02

申请号：US709529

申请日：1991-06-03

Applicant: William S. Credle, Jr.

Inventor： William S. Credle, Jr.

IPC: B67D1/07 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/06 ,  B67D1/08 ,  F25D23/00

CPC classification number: B67D1/0021 ,  B67D1/0034 ,  B67D1/0037 ,  B67D1/0049 ,  B67D1/006 ,  B67D1/0074 ,  B67D1/06 ,  B67D1/0864 ,  B67D1/1211 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  F25D23/003 ,  B67D2210/00034 ,  B67D2210/00039 ,  B67D2210/00047 ,  B67D2210/00104 ,  F25D2400/16

Abstract: A low cost, multiflavor, compact, versatile, convertible beverage dispenser that can be installed in any one of several different orientations so as to be able to fit in almost any available space. This dispenser can operate frontways or sideways and has a dispense module that is separable from a refrigeration module and that can go on top of a counter while the refrigeration module goes below. This dispenser can be used with either figals or bag-in-box and can be easily modified to dispense different numbers of beverages. When used with bag-in-box the dispenser includes built-in syrup pumps. The dispenser can also be used with a separate, additional narrower dispense module, when the built-in dispense module is too wide for a particular installation.

Abstract translation: 低成本，多风味，紧凑，多功能，可转换的饮料分配器，可以安装在几个不同方向中的任何一个中，以便能够适应几乎任何可用的空间。 该分配器可以在侧面或侧面进行操作，并且具有可与制冷模块分离的分配模块，并且可以在制冷模块下方时在计数器的顶部移动。 这种分配器可以与任意一个或多个盒装一起使用，并且可以容易地修改以分配不同数量的饮料。 当与袋式包装箱一起使用时，分配器包括内置糖浆泵。 当内置分配模块对于特定安装来说太宽时，分配器也可以与单独的附加更窄的分配模块一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US4979639A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-25

申请号：US355670

申请日：1989-05-23

Applicant: George H. Hoover ,  Roger C. Whigham ,  Annie T. Ellis ,  Gary G. Highberger

Inventor： George H. Hoover ,  Roger C. Whigham ,  Annie T. Ellis ,  Gary G. Highberger

IPC: B67D1/04 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/12 ,  G05D11/13

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/0037 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  G05D11/132 ,  B67D2210/0006 ,  Y10T137/2703 ,  Y10T137/2708 ,  Y10T137/86566

Abstract: A multiflavor beverage dispenser comprises a microprocessor system for controlling the ratio of diluent to concentrate of a post-mix beverage. The system includes a compact flow rate control module for selectively controlling the flow rates of liquids in a plurality of flow passages leading to nozzle assemblies of the dispenser. Each flow rate control module includes a single stepper motor connected to a rotary spool valve for selectively controlling the flow rate of the liquids. The microprocessor system utilizes variable reference signals which are ramped to approximately correspond to the actual flow rate of the liquid towards a target in order to reduce overshoot values of the flow rates. A scaling function is provided by the microprocessor system to adjust target flow rates between pours in order to achieve consistent controlled ratios of the beverage being dispensed.

Abstract translation: 多重饮料分配器包括用于控制后混合饮料的稀释剂与浓缩物的比率的微处理器系统。 该系统包括紧凑的流量控制模块，用于选择性地控制通向分配器的喷嘴组件的多个流动通道中的液体的流速。 每个流量控制模块包括连接到旋转滑阀的单个步进马达，用于选择性地控制液体的流速。 微处理器系统利用可变的参考信号，其变化大致对应于朝向目标的液体的实际流速，以便减少流量的过冲值。 微处理器系统提供缩放功能以调节倾倒之间的目标流速，以实现所分配的饮料的一致的控制比例。

公开(公告)号：US08985473B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13354830

申请日：2012-01-20

Applicant: Teng-Lung Liu

Inventor： Teng-Lung Liu

IPC: G05D23/13 ,  B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12 ,  F16K11/074 ,  B67D3/00

CPC classification number: F16K11/0743 ,  B67D1/0036 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  B67D2210/00099 ,  Y10T137/8175 ,  Y10T137/86517 ,  Y10T137/86533 ,  Y10T137/87676

Abstract: A regulating valve has a dome, a discharge sheet and a flow deflector. The dome has a base and a circumferential wall. The discharge sheet and the flow deflector are set in the dome in sequence. A discharge portion, a cold water portion, a hot water portion and a warm water portion are set on the base. A discharge slot, a cold water slot, a hot water slot and a warm water slot are set on the discharge sheet correspondingly. A guide slot is extended outwards from the center of the circle on the surface of the flow deflector. The end point of the center of the guide slot is set correspondingly to the discharge slot. When the flow deflector is rotated, there may occur either of a water shutdown state, or a hot, lukewarm, warm, chilly or cold water discharge state, enabling to switch water discharge efficiently.

Abstract translation: 调节阀具有圆顶，放电片和导流板。 圆顶具有基部和周向壁。 放电片和导流板依次设置在圆顶中。 排出部分，冷水部分，热水部分和温水部分设置在基座上。 放电片相应地设置有放电槽，冷水槽，热水槽和暖水槽。 引导槽从导流板表面上的圆的中心向外延伸。 引导槽中心的终点对应于放电槽设置。 当导流板旋转时，可能会发生水关闭状态或热，温，暖，冷或冷水排放状态，从而有效地切换排水。

公开(公告)号：US20130186488A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13354830

申请日：2012-01-20

Applicant: Teng-Lung LIU

Inventor： Teng-Lung LIU

IPC: E03B7/07

CPC classification number: F16K11/0743 ,  B67D1/0036 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1277 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D3/0029 ,  B67D2210/00099 ,  Y10T137/8175 ,  Y10T137/86517 ,  Y10T137/86533 ,  Y10T137/87676

Abstract: A regulating valve has a dome, a discharge sheet and a flow deflector. The dome has a base and a circumferential wall. The discharge sheet and the flow deflector are set in the dome in sequence. A discharge portion, a cold water portion, a hot water portion and a warm water portion are set on the base. A discharge slot, a cold water slot, a hot water slot and a warm water slot are set on the discharge sheet correspondingly. A guide slot is extended outwards from the center of the circle on the surface of the flow deflector. The end point of the center of the guide slot is set correspondingly to the discharge slot. When the flow deflector is rotated, there may occur either of a water shutdown state, or a hot, lukewarm, warm, chilly or cold water discharge state, enabling to switch water discharge efficiently.

Abstract translation: 调节阀具有圆顶，放电片和导流板。 圆顶具有基部和周向壁。 放电片和导流板依次设置在圆顶中。 排出部分，冷水部分，热水部分和温水部分设置在基座上。 放电片相应地设置有放电槽，冷水槽，热水槽和暖水槽。 引导槽从导流板表面上的圆的中心向外延伸。 引导槽中心的终点对应于放电槽设置。 当导流板旋转时，可能会发生水关闭状态或热，温，暖，冷或冷水排放状态，从而有效地切换排水。

公开(公告)号：US20040000560A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10361353

申请日：2003-02-09

Inventor： Paul Henry ,  Steve Czeck ,  Philip Andrew Simmons ,  Keith James Heyes ,  Martin Johnson ,  Jamie Atkinson

IPC: B67D005/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/005 ,  B67D1/0085 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D1/14 ,  B67D2001/0088 ,  F16K1/54

Abstract: The present invention is a valve that provides for automatic and accurate fluid dispensing of two fluids at a predetermined ratio. The valve is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled by hand without the need for hand tools, and includes a diluent flow body and a concentrate flow body releasably securable to a common nozzle body portion. The diluent and concentrate flow bodies each define a flow channel and each include a first end for connection to sources of diluent and concentrate respectively, and an opposite end for fluid connection with the nozzle body. The diluent body flow channel includes a flow sensor connected to a micro-controller for sensing the flow rate of the diluent. The concentrate body flow channel includes a further flow sensor for sensing the flow rate of the concentrate. Stepper motors are secured to both the diluent and concentrate bodies and each operates a linear rod extending there through and through a flow regulator. The position of the end of each shaft end relative to a central bore of each flow regulator permits adjustment of the resultant flow rate of the corresponding liquid. The control therefore operates each stepper in accordance with the sensed flow rate of each corresponding flow sensor whereby the flow rate of each liquid can be adjusted as is required.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种阀，其以预定比率提供两种流体的自动和精确流体分配。 该阀被设计成易于手工组装和拆卸，而不需要手动工具，并且包括可释放地固定到公共喷嘴主体部分的稀释剂流动体和浓缩物流动体。 稀释剂和浓缩物流体各自限定流动通道，并且每个流体通道分别包括用于连接到稀释剂和浓缩物源的第一端和用于与喷嘴体流体连接的相对端。 稀释剂体流道包括连接到微控制器的流量传感器，用于感测稀释剂的流量。 浓缩物体流路包括用于感测浓缩物的流量的另一流量传感器。 步进电机固定在稀释剂和浓缩物两者上，并且每个操作一个线性杆，通过并通过流量调节器延伸到其上。 每个轴端的端部相对于每个流量调节器的中心孔的位置允许调节相应液体的合成流速。 因此，控制器根据每个相应的流量传感器的感测流量操作每个步进器，由此可以根据需要调节每个液体的流量。

公开(公告)号：US5868279A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-09

申请号：US750729

申请日：1997-03-11

Applicant: Anthony Powell

Inventor： Anthony Powell

IPC: B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/08 ,  B67D1/12 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/1234 ,  B67D1/0037 ,  B67D1/0855 ,  B67D1/1211 ,  B67D1/1218 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0822 ,  B67D2210/00028

Abstract: The assembly of the present invention comprises a liquid dispensing device having conduit means for delivering liquids from a storage chamber to a mixing chamber, from which the liquid product is dispensed, and valve means incorporated in each conduit. The assembly further comprises a flow meter for each liquid which operates to produce an output signal proportional to the quantity of liquid flowing through the conduit. A control means receives the output signals and operates on detecting that flow of one liquid exceeds a predetermined amount, by closing the flow control valve associated with that liquid. Upon detecting that the proper proportion is achieved, the control means signals the valve to re-open.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB95 / 01409 Sec。 371日期1997年3月11日 102（e）1997年3月11日PCT提交1995年6月16日PCT公布。 公开号WO95 / 34501 日期1995年12月21日本发明的组件包括液体分配装置，其具有用于将液体从储存室输送到分配液体产物的混合室的导管装置和并入每个导管中的阀装置。 组件还包括用于每个液体的流量计，其用于产生与流过导管的液体量成比例的输出信号。 控制装置接收输出信号并通过关闭与该液体相关联的流量控制阀来检测一种液体的流量超过预定量。 当检测到实现了适当的比例时，控制装置发信号通知阀重新打开。

公开(公告)号：US20180265342A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15915450

申请日：2018-03-08

Applicant: Lancer Corporation

Inventor： Donald W. Smeller ,  Robert L. Robinson ,  Brandon P. Ojeda ,  Linda M. Voller

IPC: B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/12

CPC classification number: B67D1/0037 ,  B67D1/0036 ,  B67D1/0045 ,  B67D1/0048 ,  B67D1/005 ,  B67D1/0891 ,  B67D1/12 ,  B67D1/1204 ,  B67D1/1279 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D2001/0827 ,  B67D2210/00049

Abstract: A high diluent to concentrate volumetric ratio post-mix drink dispenser includes a mixer and a nozzle housing. The mixer defines a mixing pathway adapted to receive a diluent flow from a diluent source and a concentrate pathway adapted to receive a concentrate flow from a concentrate source. The concentrate pathway communicates with the mixing pathway to deliver concentrate therein. The mixing pathway manipulates the diluent flow therein to decrease the pressure thereof, thereby creating a low pressure region at the concentrate pathway that promotes introduction of the concentrate into the diluent for mixing therewith. The nozzle housing couples with the mixer such that the nozzle housing receives mixed diluent and concentrate from the mixing pathway and delivers the mixed diluent and concentrate therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US20160280527A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15078608

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC

Inventor： Gregory James GRISCIK ,  Jonathan David WATSON ,  Carl Gregory MILLER ,  Rosana C. ALTOVEROS ,  Lawrence E. TIPTON ,  Jeremy STRAIGHT ,  David ALVAREZ ,  John NELSON

IPC: B67D1/00 ,  B67D1/12 ,  B67D1/08

CPC classification number: B67D1/0066 ,  B65D85/8043 ,  B67D1/0025 ,  B67D1/0031 ,  B67D1/0032 ,  B67D1/0037 ,  B67D1/0039 ,  B67D1/0057 ,  B67D1/0078 ,  B67D1/0869 ,  B67D1/0872 ,  B67D1/0888 ,  B67D1/1204 ,  B67D1/1238 ,  B67D1/1295 ,  B67D1/16 ,  B67D2001/0812 ,  B67D2210/0006

Abstract: An alcoholic beverage forming apparatus operable to dispense an alcoholic beverage having a desired flavor, proof, temperature, and volume mixes water and alcohol with a flavor medium to form an alcoholic beverage having a desired flavor that may be dispensed from the apparatus. The apparatus includes a capsule holder, a water supply reservoir and an alcohol supply reservoir. The reservoirs are operable to respectively supply water and alcohol to a mixing manifold of the apparatus to such that the water and alcohol are combined in the mixing manifold to form an alcoholic beverage mixture which is subsequently mixed with a flavor medium contained in an interior of a beverage capsule. A dispenser is operable to dispense an alcoholic beverage therefrom during operation of the alcoholic beverage forming apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种酒精饮料形成装置，其可操作以分配具有期望风味，耐温，温度和体积的酒精饮料，将水和醇与调味剂混合以形成具有可从该装置分配的所需风味的醇饮料。 该装置包括胶囊保持器，供水容器和酒精供应容器。 储存器可操作以分别向装置的混合歧管供应水和醇，使得水和醇在混合歧管中组合以形成醇饮料混合物，其随后与包含在内部的香味介质混合 饮料胶囊。 分配器可操作以在酒精饮料形成装置的操作期间从其中分配酒精饮料。