Automated beverage distribution system with wirelessly controlled valves
The automated liquid distribution system addresses the need for flexible and interactive beverage dispensing by using a container, distributor, and wireless-controlled valves, facilitating intuitive and interactive beverage dispensing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing beverage dispensing systems require manual operation or wired controls, lacking flexibility and interactivity for automated and wireless control.
An automated liquid distribution system with a container, star-shaped distributor, individually controllable valves, and a control unit with wireless communication and mobile app control, enabling interactive dispensing via solenoid valves.
Enables intuitive, flexible, and interactive beverage dispensing suitable for interactive applications like drinking games, with wireless control and optional mini-games.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field:
[0001] The invention relates to a system for the automated distribution of liquids, particularly for use in interactive applications such as drinking games. The system enables the targeted dispensing of liquids via controllable valves that are wirelessly controlled. State of the art:
[0002] Existing beverage dispensing systems often require manual operation or wired controls. No solution currently offers flexible, automated, and interactive beverage dispensing control via a wireless interface. This creates a need for an innovative solution that allows for intuitive and user-friendly operation. Purpose of the invention:
[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a compact and wirelessly controllable liquid distribution system that enables targeted dispensing of the liquid to various outlet points. The system is intended to be particularly suitable for interactive applications where the activation of the valves is influenced by an external control, such as a mobile application or a mini-game. Solution to the problem:
[0004] The invention proposes an automated liquid distribution system comprising the following: • a container for holding a liquid, • a star-shaped distributor unit with multiple outlet channels, • Individually controllable valves arranged on the outlet channels, • a control unit with at least one microcontroller, • a wireless communication interface, • a mobile application for controlling the valves.
[0005] The valves can be controlled individually or in groups. Control is wireless via a mobile device. Optionally, the control system can include playful elements, such as interactive mini-games for triggering specific valves. A software-controlled cleaning mode can also be provided. Advantageous configurations: • Control via mobile app or web application, • Wireless communication via WLAN, Bluetooth or other radio technologies, • Modularly expandable distribution unit, • Integration of interactive mini-games for controlling the valves, • Cleaning mode for automated flushing of the channels, • Power supply via USB-C. Summary:
[0006] The invention describes an automated beverage distribution system comprising a central liquid container, a distributor, and several wirelessly controllable solenoid valves. A control unit with WLAN functionality enables the valves to be controlled via a mobile app or a web interface. The system is particularly suitable for interactive applications such as drinking games or automated beverage dispensing. Drawings:
[0007] The application includes drawings illustrating the system and its operation. These should show, in particular, the following components: 1. Overall system setup including tank, distributor and valves. 2. Overall structure of the system including tank, distributor and valves in cross-section. 3. Distributors and valves in cross-section. 4. Distributors and valves, top view (transparent)
Claims
[1] Automated liquid distribution system, comprising - a liquid container, - a star-shaped distributor unit with multiple outlet channels, - individually controllable valves arranged on the outlet channels, - a control unit with at least one microcontroller, - a wireless communication interface for controlling the valves via an external operating device, whereby the valves can be selectively opened and closed via the control unit to provide targeted fluid output. [2] System according to claim 1, characterized by that wireless communication takes place via a mobile device, which transmits control commands to the control unit. [3] System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the wireless interface includes WLAN, Bluetooth or a proprietary radio system. [4] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat several valves can be controlled simultaneously or in groups. [5] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a mobile application is planned for controlling the valves. [6] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the valve control is influenced by interactive mini-games. [7] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a software-controlled cleaning mode is provided in which the valves are opened in a predetermined sequence. [8] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the power supply is provided via a USB-C interface. [9] System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the system is modular and the number of valves can be expanded.