5920results about "Liquid dispensing" patented technology

Systems, methods, and devices for automated leak detection and resolution in a beverage dispensing system. A first signal associated with a peak dispensation pressure during beverage dispensation may be received, and after a time threshold, a second signal associated with a recovery dispensation pressure may be received. A malfunction, such as a leak, may be determined based on a difference between the first signal and the second signal exceeding a predetermined threshold. Automated reseating of the dispensation valve may be initiated to resolve the malfunction. Continuous monitoring and automated correction of leaks without requiring manual intervention are provided, improving reliability and reducing operational downtime in beverage dispensing systems.

An automated fountain beverage dispensing system comprises a main body attachable to a beverage dispenser, a cup holding unit having a plurality of cup holders for holding cups, a first rail provided on the main body, a first slider arranged to slide on the first rail for extracting and moving a predetermined cup, a second rail provided on the main body, a second slider arranged to slide on the second rail, and a robotic arm unit mounted with the second slider for holding and moving the selected cup. The robotic arm unit is configured to fill the cup with a beverage by pressing one of the plurality levers of the beverage dispenser depending on what type of beverage is selected from a touch screen provided on the main body or via a POS system. The robotic arm unit is further configured to leave the filled cup in a predetermined position.

A canteen is composed of a main body, a cover, a control unit, a valve and an annular blocker. The cover is engaged with the main body, having a jointing tube protruding into the main body and two notches cut in the jointing tube. The control unit is fixed on the cover, having a jointing portion, two grooves formed in the jointing portion and reversely shaped to correspond to the notches of the cover, and a sucker bored with an outlet. The valve is installed in the control unit, having a bar to correspond to the outlet, and a guiding rod transversely extended out from its bottom to extend through the grooves and the notches of the cover. When rotating the control unit, the valve is moved up and down to be separated from or to clog the outlet, convenient for using and preventing the suction portion from contaminated.

A variable temperature control assembly for a water dispenser, using a variable water temperature selector, that delivers water to the consumer at the temperature requested on the variable temperature selector by calculating the required ratio of hot water, cold water and ambient water needed to deliver water at the temperature requested.

An example system includes an incompressible, airtight pressurized container operable to maintain a pressure level in an internal pressurized environment, a transport system including at least two liquid transport conduits, and a mixing component, the two liquid conduits each being releasably coupled to a pressurized container interface coupled to the pressurized container and a dispensing interface, each liquid transport conduit including a controllable valve to enable or disable a flow of the liquid volume, the pressurized container interface capable of maintaining the pressure level, the mixing component being coupled to the at least two liquid transport conduits and the dispensing interface, a pressure regulation system connected to the pressurized container, the pressure regulation system operable to exert and maintain the pressure level within the pressurized container to enable compression of the first compressible liquid volume, and a control system operable to control the controllable valves and the pressure regulation system.

The inventive system and method advantageously enable superior preserved storage and selective dispensation of liquids by storing wine (or other liquids) in a pressurized environment to ensure that the stored liquid does not come into contact with air, and then by selectively dispensing a portion of the stored liquid, in accordance with a desired dispensing regime, by utilizing a controlled source of pressure force to apply a sufficient pressure to the pressurized environment to expel the desired volume of the liquid in a pressurized stream directed to a dispensing / pouring interface through a conduit or equivalent delivery system. In at least several novel embodiments thereof, the system and method of the present invention are configured for use with wine-in-bag (“WinB”) products.

A water supply device for supplying water for consumption includes a hot-water tank and a pipeline for conveying water with a temperature below 65° C. to a draw-off point. The water supply device further includes an inlet valve configured for allowing or blocking inflow of fresh water into the hot-water tank feed, a return pipe that connects the line for conveying water with a temperature below 65° C. to the hot-water tank for returning water, and a return pipe valve fitted in the return pipe to allow or to block flow of water through the return pipe, in such a way that by blocking the inlet valve and opening the return pipe valve, a circulation circuit is formed for the at least partial sterilization of the line for conveying water with a temperature below 65° C.

The present invention provides a wine barrel, belonging to the technical field of wine and beverage drinking equipment. It solves the problem of gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in existing wine barrels during transportation and storage of empty barrels. The wine barrel includes a barrel body, a gas cylinder is provided in the barrel body, and a gas cylinder valve is provided on the gas cylinder. The top of the gas cylinder has a bottle mouth and a piston hole is provided in the bottle mouth. A piston is slidably provided in the piston hole. A closed pressure chamber is formed between the upper side of the piston and the inner wall of the piston hole. A trigger disk is also provided in the bottle mouth and is located on the lower side of the piston. The trigger disk includes a main body slidably connected to the bottle mouth, a limit portion is provided on the bottle mouth that can limit the upward movement of the trigger disk, and a vent is provided on the main body that connects the space between the trigger disk and the piston to the inner cavity of the barrel body. The present invention can prevent gas waste caused by premature release of gas from gas cylinders in the wine barrel during transportation and storage of empty barrels.

The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and / or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.

The disclosure generally relates to an automated modular dispensing platform for creating customized beverages (e.g., using various sauces, syrups, sweeteners, colors and / or flavors added to a base beverage). The automated dispensing platform may simultaneously aggregate beverage modifiers or ingredients (e.g., sweetener, flavor, and / or color) and facilitate automated, efficient cleaning cycles for modular beverage dispensers.

Embodiments described herein provide a self-contained, above-the-counter beverage dispenser that allows for personalization of flavor intensity, temperature, and carbonation levels. The system can have a small form factor that allows it to sit on a countertop and below upper cabinetry. The dispenser can dispense carbonated beverages, still beverages, flavored beverages, hot beverages, cold beverages, and combinations thereof. Moreover, unlike existing systems, embodiments described herein may maintained by a user without special training, tools, or technical expertise. The dispenser can include consumable components, such as ingredient cartridges, a gas cylinder, and a filter. Each of these consumable components can be replaced easily without any tools or special training or expertise. Additionally, all consumables can be accessible behind a door on the front of the machine, making them readily accessible by only opening the front door.

The present embodiments relate to systems and methods relating to a capsule containing a liquid concentrate and a device capable of creating a gas-infused liquid, such as a nitro-infused cold beverage or iced coffee. The device can include a cold-water tank and a cooling system to chill cold water. The device can also include a gas reservoir including a gas. The device can also include a fluidic capsule connector that includes capsule connector configured to connect to a capsule and establish a pressurized chamber in a cavity of the capsule that is removably connected to the capsule connector, a liquid entrance valve that can configured to provide a stream of cold water and gas to the pressurized chamber. The fluidic capsule connector can also include a dispense port configured to direct a flow of the gas-infused liquid from the pressurized chamber to a dispensing tap.

Systems and methods, including a system for metering, mixing, and dispensing liquids, such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic liquids and solutions, are provided. In one instance, the system includes a controller operatively coupled to a first pump and a second pump. The first pump and the second pump are coupled to a first liquid source and a second liquid source, respectively. The controller controls flow rates at each of the first pump and the second pump. The system includes a valve coupled to a source supply of a third liquid, including pressurized carbonated water. The system includes a fluid connector coupled to the first pump, the second pump, the valve, and a dispenser. The connector receives the first liquid, the second liquid, and the third liquid, such that a fourth liquid, including a combination of the first liquid, the second liquid, and the third liquid, is dispensable from the dispenser.

A dispenser head for in-line mixing and dispensing of beverages, which may be carbonated or nitrogenated. The dispenser head comprising a pump, a dilution mechanism, an additive mechanism, and outlet nozzle and optionally a regulation system. In use, the pump can pump concentrate liquid for the liquid product from a concentrate source to the dilution mechanism; the dilution mechanism can receive diluent liquid suitable for the liquid product from a diluent source, operable to mix the diluent liquid and the concentrate liquid and provide diluted concentrate liquid; and the additive mechanism can receive additive fluid for the liquid product from an additive source, to combine the diluted concentrate liquid and the additive fluid. The regulation system comprises a pump regulator means for regulating the quantity of concentrate liquid pumped into the dilution mechanism within the dispense period; a diluent quantity regulator means for regulating the flow of diluent liquid into the dilution mechanism; and an additive quantity regulator means for regulating the flow of additive fluid into the additive mechanism. Preferably, the dispenser head is a unitary device, which may be supplied attached to a vessel containing the concentrate.

A product dispenser is configured to dispense products subject to a warning and products not subject to a warning, the product dispenser further configured to transmit a product warning notice only in response to a request to dispense a product subject to the warning. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to dispense a food or beverage product and provide information indicative of an attribute of the food or beverage product, such as nutrition facts, as it is being dispensed. In another embodiment, a product dispenser is configured to enable a user to request a customized product from the product dispenser, to determine a first profile for the customized product blend, compare the first profile to a second profile, and reformulate the customized product blend to a dispensed product blend comprising a third profile approximating the second idealized profile.

A carbonation device (100) for carbonating a beverage in a container (200), the carbonation device (100) comprising:a head portion (114b) for sealably receiving a mouth portion (220) of the container (200), the head portion (114b) having an infuser (120) that is operable to inject carbon dioxide into the container (200) via the mouth (220) of the container (200); andan engagement feature (173) with which the container (200) can be configured to securably locate the container (200) with respect to the head portion (114b) in:an injection configuration in which the mouth portion (220) of the container (200) is substantially sealed with respect to the infuser (120) so that the infuser (120) can inject carbon dioxide into the container (200) to carbonate the beverage in the container; anda depressurisation configuration in which the mouth portion (220) of the container (200) is partially unsealed with respect to the infuser (120) to allow for depressurization of the container (200).

Disclosed are a pressure regulator and a sparkling water machine. The pressure regulator includes: an arc flow path and a transiting chamber; a cross section of the arc flow path is configured to gradually increase from an input end of the arc flow path to an output end of the arc flow path, and the input end of the arc flow path is communicated with an inlet of the pressure regulator; and the transiting chamber is respectively communicated with the output end of the arc flow path and a discharging port of the pressure regulator.

An evaporator can include a pressure vessel and an evaporation device. The evaporation device can be at least partially enclosed within the pressure vessel and configured to direct a refrigerant through the pressure vessel. The evaporator can include at least one fluid direction device at least partially enclosed within the pressure vessel. The at least one fluid direction device is configured to direct a drinking fluid around the evaporation device to facilitate heat exchange. The evaporation device can include an evaporation coil with a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The second portion can be located exterior to the first portion and the third portion can be located radially exterior to the second portion. The pressure vessel can include an inlet and outlet in fluid connection with the evaporation coil.

A nozzle assembly provides an adapter configured for insertion into a pressurized container, wherein a nozzle has been removed from the pressurized container. A tubing has a first end connected to the adapter and a second end. A discharge nozzle is releasably connected to the second end of the tubing.

A water tank is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a water tank may include: a tank body having a tank body space formed therein; a tank cover configured to cover the tank body space and be coupled to the tank body; a reinforcing member that is at least partially accommodated in the tank body space and is respectively coupled to the tank body and the tank cover to reinforce rigidity of the tank body or the tank cover; and a fastening part configured to couple the reinforcing member and the tank cover.

An apparatus is disclosed that includes a base portion comprising a retention device including at least one opening; and at least one stabilization mechanism, wherein each of the at least one stabilization mechanism comprises a connection element and a support element, wherein the connection element has a shape configured to be positioned in the at least one opening, and wherein the at least one stabilization mechanism provides stability for the apparatus when the at least one stabilization mechanism is deployed to a first position to expand a footprint of the apparatus. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Methods, systems, and devices for the agitation of beverage ingredients in beverage ingredient containers are disclosed. In some embodiments, an agitation system includes an ingredient tube assembly comprising a two-way valve, a reversible pump, and a connector tube connecting the valve to the pump. The valve is configured to couple the tube assembly to a beverage ingredient container and to allow beverage ingredient to flow in a forward or reverse direction. The reversible pump drives the flow of the beverage ingredient through the tube assembly. The system includes a controller, which controls operation of the tube assembly components. The ingredient tube assembly is configured to draw a portion of the beverage ingredient from the container into the tube assembly and subsequently discharge this portion back into the container using the reversible pump.

Systems, devices, and methods for beverage preparation in portions. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a beverage system including: a fluid feeder configured to discharge a fluid; an ingredient feeder configured to discharge one or more ingredients; a mixing chamber having a dispensing opening, the mixing chamber configured to receive the fluid and the one or more ingredients; a dispenser configured to control dispensing from the mixing chamber via the dispensing opening; and a controller or control circuit programmed to perform operations including: receiving from a user a selection for a beverage; and producing the beverage automatically in portions. Different portions of the beverage may include different target ingredients.

A beverage dispensing assembly comprises a beverage container for containing a beverage, the container body comprising a beverage outlet provided with a beverage container sealing member arranged to enable opening of the beverage outlet. A beverage dispensing line extends between the beverage container and a dispenser for dispensing the beverage at a dispensing outlet of the dispenser. A coupler device is detachable coupled to the container body and coupled to a second beverage conduit of the beverage dispensing line, with a first beverage conduit of the beverage dispensing line extending between the beverage container and the coupler device. The first beverage conduit at a first end thereof comprises an adapter body fittingly arranged on the beverage container covering the beverage container sealing member. A piston is movably arranged in the coupler device for acting on the adapter body that is configured to open the beverage container sealing member upon actuation by the piston causing the beverage container sealing member to open the beverage outlet to provide a fluid connection between the beverage chamber and the first beverage conduit.

A portable water dispensing station includes: a housing; internal water supply pipework plumbed to supply water from an externally accessible water inlet coupling at the housing to one or more water dispensing outlets arranged at different points about the housing; two coaxially spaced apart transport wheels mounted near a bottom face of the housing to protrude from the bottom face such that the unit can be wheeled towards / away from a stand surface on which the unit is to be deployed in use; and a base for supporting the housing on the stand surface, with at least two base flaps permanently hinged on opposite sides of the housing for deployment between a stored position in which the base flaps extend about parallel to the respective housing sides and a self-arrestable fully deployed position extending substantially perpendicular to the respective housing sides and abutting on the stand surface.

A cold water production apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention can include an apparatus body; a water tank which is provided in the apparatus body and which accommodates water flowing in from a water supply source; a cold water production pipe which is provided in the apparatus body so as to be connected to the water tank, and which allows the water accommodated in the water tank to flow thereto, move therein and then be discharged; and a cooling unit which is mounted on the outer surface of the apparatus body, and which cools the apparatus body so that the water accommodated in the water tank and the water flowing in the cold water production pipe is cooled.

Various systems, devices, and methods for a ratchet system for a gas canister in a beverage system are provided. In general, a beverage system is configured to form a beverage and dispense the beverage into a container. The beverage system can be a carbonation system configured to form a carbonated fluid and dispense the carbonated fluid into a container. In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage system includes a ratchet system configured to provide feedback to a user indicating that a gas source, such as a CO2 canister for a carbonation system, has been properly coupled to the beverage system. The feedback is configured to be provided to the user automatically in response to the gas source being properly coupled to the beverage system.

A fuel tank assembly comprise may comprise a tank, a pump, a hose, and a hose hanger. The tank defines an interior volume for holding fluid. The pump is in communication with the interior volume of the tank and includes an output nozzle. The hose is coupled to the output nozzle and is operable to receive fluid transmitted by the pump. The hose hanger is operatively coupled to the tank and configured to retain the hose. The fuel tank assembly may also include a dispensing apparatus on a distal end of the hose for discharging fluid received from the pump.