Beverage dispensing device
US4437319A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00133
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage cooling device which mounts on top of a cabinet so that a warm beverage, such as beer carried in a keg is cooled prior to flowing out of a faucet. The apparatus includes a cylindrical container having an evaporator coil positioned closely adjacent an inner wall and a beverage dispensing coil centrally positioned within the container. A space is provided between the inner wall of the container and the beverage dispensing coil so as to permit ice to build up on the wall of the container. A power-operated propellor is centrally located within the container for circulating water over the layer of ice and around the beverage dispensing coil to enhance the cooling of the beer flowing through the coil. A temperature sensor is carried in the water between the ice layer and the beverage cooling coil for controlling the operation of a compressor for maintaining the proper temperature of water in the container.
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