Beverage dispense systems and beverage coolers
US11225406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00104
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Cooler control system for a beverage dispense system 1 having a beverage line (2) extending from a beverage source to a dispense site via a cooler (6). The cooler control system comprises: a controller (51) for adjusting the cooling of the beverage line; a flow rate sensor (41) measuring the flow rate in the beverage line, a temperature sensor (40); and an electronic control unit (31) for receiving a signal from the temperature sensor and/or the flow rate sensor and sending a signal to said controller. Cooler monitoring system comprising: at least one sensor (45) for monitoring energy consumption of the cooler (6); and an electronic control unit for receiving a signal from the at least one energy consumption sensor and for sending a signal to a remote location when energy consumption increases above a predetermined maximum value.
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