Gas dispensing system for a beverage machine
US11479456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0418
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas dispensing system for a beverage system is disclosed herein. The gas dispensing system can releasably secure a gas canister or other gas source for release of pressurized gas therein to the beverage system. In an embodiment, the gas dispensing system includes a distribution body that can articulate between a loading position and a dispensing position. In the loading position, a gas canister can be releasably secured within the system. As the distribution body is moved into the dispensing position, a puncture mechanism can be moved further into the distribution body, puncturing the gas canister for release of pressurized gas. The distribution body can be fluidically coupled with a valve or other flow control element of the beverage machine, allowing for controlled entry of the pressurized gas into the system.
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