Abstract:
The present system provides a beverage dispensing assembly having a radio transmitter, wherein a personal communication device having associated software receives content from a remote content management system in response to a signal from the transmitter being received at the personal communication device. The radio transmitter may be in a retaining cavity of an extender assembly which is positioned between a faucet and a tap handle of the beverage dispensing assembly.
Abstract:
Beverage dispensing assembly, comprising a container (3) and a tapping apparatus (2) having a chamber (5) in which the container (3) fits and can be entered into through an opening (6) closable by a lid (7), such that the container (3) is enclosed between the lid (7) and an opposite end of a chamber (5), wherein spaced apart from the lid (7) and preferably at said opposite end of the chamber (5) a first connector (16) is provided, for feeding pressurised gas into the container (3) through a gas inlet (17) provided in the container (3), and at the side of the opening of the chamber a pressure element (19) is provided for pressing the container (3) with the gas inlet (17) onto the first connector (16).
Abstract:
The beverage dispensing system includes a dispensing faucet defining a flow path, a valve head in the flow path movable between a closed position in sealed contact with a valve seat, and an open position. An actuator is manually movable to operate the faucet, and a biasing element is cooperable with the actuator and valve head such that an initial movement of the actuator will automatically cause sufficient energy to be stored or loaded in the biasing element for moving the valve head to the open position but without doing so. Occurrence of a subsequent predetermined event such as a further movement of the actuator will cause the stored energy to be automatically released to rapidly or nearly instantaneously move the valve head to the open position. As a result, no instruction or skill is required to operate the faucet to uniformly dispense pressurized beverages such as draught beer.
Abstract:
The beverage dispensing system includes a dispensing faucet defining a flow path, a valve head in the flow path movable between a closed position in sealed contact with a valve seat, and an open position. An actuator is manually movable to operate the faucet, and a biasing element is cooperable with the actuator and valve head such that an initial movement of the actuator will automatically cause sufficient energy to be stored or loaded in the biasing element for moving the valve head to the open position but without doing so. Occurrence of a subsequent predetermined event such as a further movement of the actuator will cause the stored energy to be automatically released to rapidly or nearly instantaneously move the valve head to the open position. As a result, no instruction or skill is required to operate the faucet to uniformly dispense pressurized beverages such as draught beer.
Abstract:
A beverage pressure control device, comprising a pressure regulating chamber and a pressure sensing chamber, separated by a movable or deformable wall part, wherein at least one gas inlet channel is provided for feeding gas under pressure into the pressure sensing chamber and at least one gas outlet channel for feeding gas from the gas sensing chamber, wherein the gas inlet channel can be closed by a valve operated by the movable or deformable wall part, depending on a pressure difference over said movable or deformable wall part, wherein an operating device is provided for regulating the flow through the at least one outlet channel.
Abstract:
A drink preparing machine that includes a tank, a water supply system having at least a section for heated water and a section for unheated water, a pump for conveying water from the tank through the supply system as far as a module for preparing the drink, and a valve device arranged so as to control the selective opening and closing of the supply system sections. The valve device is a peristaltic system that includes a compression member for compressing a tube of each supply system section and acting under the effect of an elastic return member.
Abstract:
A container includes a chamber containing a carbonated drink, a drink dispensing opening for dispensing the drink from the chamber, a pressure medium chamber with an outlet closed by a valve for delivering pressure medium, and a pressure regulating element connected to the valve for operating the valve, with the pressure regulating element having a housing with an end wall, a peripheral wall, and a piston that can be moved in the housing along the peripheral wall in a sealed manner, with an upper housing part formed between a side of the piston that faces the end wall, and with a lower housing part that at least partially surrounds the valve, which is formed at the side of the piston facing away from the end wall. The piston engages the delivery valve, and the upper housing part of the housing is in fluid communication with a reference pressure source.
Abstract:
A customer interface unit for a beverage dispensing machine facilitates configuration and assembly of the machine and reduces the amount of time required to fill orders for new equipment. The customer interface unit for soft drink machines of the disclosed embodiment facilitates reconfiguration of the machine and permits nozzles and associated plumbing to be added, removed, repositioned, repaired, or exchanged while in the field. These goals are accomplished by way of a modular construction which facilitates assembly and reconfiguration. The disclosed customer interface unit also includes a nozzle arrangement which facilitates visualization of the dispensing position by the customer, thereby minimizing the possibility of spillage.
Abstract:
A water purifier includes a storage vessel for storing purified water. A dispensing spigot is connected to the vessel. The spigot includes a valved body and a lever for operating the valve. The lever can be rotated rearwardly from an "off" position to temporarily dispense water, i.e., to dispense water so long as a rearward force is applied to the lever. When the rearward force is relieved, the level automatically returns to the off position. The lever can also be rotated forwardly from the "off" position to continuously dispense water, i.e., to dispense water until the lever is forcefully rotated rearwardly by the user. A stop pin is removably mounted in the lever to prevent the lever from being rotated forwardly from the "off" position until the pin is removed, thereby preventing the continuous dispensing mode from being accidentally initiated.
Abstract:
A postmix valve for a beverage dispenser, including a volumetric ratio control device incorporated therein to provide positive ratio control. The device includes a syrup piston and a soda piston linked together, syrup and soda chambers, and valve means for controlling the flow to and from the chambers. The soda pressure drives the pistons. The valve means preferably includes four solenoid valves for the water circuit and four one-way valves and a pressure regulator for the syrup circuit. The valve includes means for varying the total flow rate of the beverage being dispensed.