Abstract:
An input device (10) is provided for selecting a mixed beverage, in response to which a plurality of individual manually operated beverage dispensers (14) will dispense predetermined quantities of the beverages to make up a selected mix. Indicators (18) can also be used to inform the bartender that the dispenser is preset to measure the predetermined quantity. A calculating system (20) may be used to calculate the value of the consumption of the beverages, based on measured quantity and the kind of mixed beverage in which the various beverages are used. The system includes an improved bottle dispenser, electromagnetic valve bottle stopper code identifier, and anti-tamper circuit for use with the coded bottle stopper.
Abstract:
A dispensing system may be provided. The dispensing system may allow multiple aseptically packaged ingredients to be air-mixed from aseptic nozzles into a multi-ingredient stream without dripping. The dispensing system may maintain aseptic integrity until an aseptic package is installed in the dispensing system. A pinch valve may be located remotely from the aseptic nozzle. In addition, the dispensing system may convert a continuous ingredient flow from a positive displacement metering pump to a pulsed flow.
Abstract:
An electronically controlled fluid dispensing apparatus is disclosed. An electronically controlled fluid dispensing apparatus of the present invention includes a user interface (20) configured to deliver an electronic signal in response to a user selected temperature and flow rate, a controller (24) communicating with the user interface (20) to receive the electronic signal, and a valve assembly (12) including a motor and a valve coupled to the motor. The controller (24) includes logic (14) configured to process the electronic signal to create a control signal indicative of the user selected temperature and flow rate. The motor is configured to drive the valve in response to the control signal to open the valve a sufficient distance to achieve the selected flow rate and temperature. A method of electronically controlling fluid dispensation and an apparatus and method for mixing fluids are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Among other things, beverages are dispensed from one or more beverage dispensers based on selections made by users. Information about the dispensing of the beverages is sent to a central server where it is used to manage a variety of functions including replacement of depleted supplies of components. Various features of the beverage dispensers enable the beverages that are dispensed to be uniform and appealing to users.
Abstract:
A beverage dispensing system including a control unit and a touch screen. Inputs are made to the touch screen to dispense beverages and apply system adjustments. The control unit controls a plurality of beverage dispensing valves according to inputs made to the touch screen.
Abstract:
Drinks dispensing system (10) comprising a first syrup pump (20) being controllable to deliver a predetermined dose of syrup from a first syrup container (22) to a dispensing valve assembly (16), a second syrup pump (20) being controllable to deliver a predetermined dose of syrup from a second syrup container (22) to the dispensing valve assembly (16), a control system (200) configured to control the operation of the first and second syrup pumps (20) by setting a first electrical power parameter of electrical power to be supplied to drive the first syrup pump (20) independently of a second electrical power parameter of electrical power to be supplied to drive the second syrup pump (20); and a water delivery system (14) configured to deliver water to the dispensing valve assembly (16), wherein the dispensing valve assembly (16) is operable to mix and dispense syrup and water.
Abstract:
A dispenser system for providing variable carbonation can include a carbonated water source in communication with a carbonated water valve for controlling flow of carbonated water through the dispenser system; a still water source in communication with a still water valve for controlling flow of still water through the dispenser system; a nozzle in fluid communication with the carbonated water source and still water source; a processing device adapted to modulate the carbonated water and still water valves within a modulate cycle to achieve a ratio of carbonated to non -carbonated water; and a pour mechanism adapted to provide an input to the processing device to dispense the beverage.
Abstract:
A beverage dispensing system including a control unit and a touch screen. Inputs are made to the touch screen to dispense beverages and apply system adjustments. The control unit controls a plurality of beverage dispensing valves according to inputs made to the touch screen.
Abstract:
An input device (10) is provided for selecting a mixed beverage, in response to which a plurality of individual manually operated beverage dispensers (14) will dispense predetermined quantities of the beverages to make up a selected mix. Indicators (18) can also be used to inform the bartender that the dispenser is preset to measure the predetermined quantity. A calculating system (20) may be used to calculate the value of the consumption of the beverages, based on measured quantity and the kind of mixed beverage in which the various beverages are used. The system includes an improved bottle dispenser, electromagnetic valve bottle stopper code identifier, and anti-tamper circuit for use with the coded bottle stopper.
Abstract:
Among other things, beverages are dispensed from one or more beverage dispensers based on selections made by users. Information about the dispensing of the beverages is sent to a central server where it is used to manage a variety of functions including replacement of depleted supplies of components. Various features of the beverage dispensers enable the beverages that are dispensed to be uniform and appealing to users.