Syrup sensor for dispensing machine
US4717045A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/1247
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sensor apparatus for sensing an out-of-syrup condition in association with a machine for dispensing a beverage and in which the beverage is constituted of a syrup concentrate and water. The sensor comprises a housing having a through passage and a transverse hole which receives a cap for supporting a probe that extends partially into the through passage. The probe is preferably disposed vertically and operates on a gravity principle so that when the syrup is depleted, a gap forms and the syrup liquid essentially breaks away from the probe causing a high resistance indication that is detected.
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