Beverage dispensing machines and backblocks thereof
US11724928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/0006
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A backblock includes a body with a cavity connected to an inlet and an outlet. A spindle is positioned with a first end within the cavity and a second end with a tab exterior of the body. A latching plate is configured for translative movement relative to the body. The latching plate includes a keyhole with a bore and a channel. The bore is dimensioned to receive the spindle and the channel is dimensioned to receive the tab. The latching plate has a first latch position proximate to the body and a second latch position spaced apart from the body. When the tab is in alignment with the channel, the latching plate can translate to the second latch position about the tab. When the tab is out of alignment with the channel, the tab retains the latching plate in the first latch position.
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