Computer controlled sensor for beverage dispenser
US4437499A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/1236
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer controlled sensor for a beverage dispenser in which a micro-processor receives inputs from one or more sensors for detecting the size of a beverage cup which is to be filled by a dispensing unit and which, depending upon the size of the cup, energizes a dispensing valve so as to fill either a small, medium or large size cup for example. A memory is provided which controls the micro-processor in response to the detected size of cup which is to be filled and a Hall sensor is utilized for initially setting the quantity of liquid which is to be dispensed.
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