Beverage cooling and pumping system
US5035121A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/0864
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agitating and pumping device particularly for use with a beverage cooling and dispensing ice-bank system. The ice-bank includes a reservoir for holding water and refrigerating coils therein for cooling the water. A heat exchange circuit is in heat exchange relationship with the reservoir water for cooling beverage circulated therethrough. The agitating and pumping device includes an electric motor for driving a shaft having agitating blades secured thereto. A pump is magnetically coupled to the shaft and is fluidly connected to the heat exchange circuit and to a source of beverage. The motor is secured above the reservoir with the agitating blades and pump submerged in the reservoir water. Operation of the motor provides for agitating of the reservoir water and for the pumping of the beverage through the heat exchange circuit.
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