Lever-actuated switch systems for beverage dispensers
US11365111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00141
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switch system for controlling dispensing from a dispensing system. A frame is coupleable to the dispensing system and has a front and back. A lever extends between a pivot and pressing ends and is pivotally coupled to the frame, being pivotable between dispensing and non-dispensing positions. A resilient member between the lever and the back of the frame extends between an anchor and a contact region. The anchor region is coupled to the frame and the contact region is closer than the anchor region to the lever. A roller is pivotally coupled to the contact region. The resilient member biases the lever towards the non-dispensing position via the roller. An electronic switch is between the lever and the back of the frame. The electronic switch is actuated to cause dispensing when the lever is pivoted into the dispensing position.
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