Modular dispensing system

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a system including a modular dispensing system, at least one dispensing head at a counter, a transfer unit located remotely from the counter, and piping including multiple pipes extending from the transfer unit to the counter. In one aspect, the transfer unit comprises a centralized flavor ingredient system having a plurality of beverage flavor ingredient sources, and the piping comprises a main micro bundle.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Application No. 13 / 116,247, filed May 26, 2011, entitled "Modular Dispensing System," the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to methods and modular beverage dispensing systems for the dispensing of beverages, such as for use in restaurants (including fast food restaurants), theaters, convenience stores, gas stations, and other entertainment and / or food service locations. Background technique [0004] Beverage vending machines of all types - such as those found in restaurants, theaters, and other entertainment and / or food service settings - typically feature a "drop in" vending mechanism or a counter top type vending Machine device. In a drop-down merch unit, the merch unit is self-contained and can be dropped into a hole in the countertop. In counter-top vending machine...

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Problems solved by technology

Accordingly, the number of beverages available at conventional beverage vending machines is generally limited

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