Patent · US Expired

Quick electronic disconnect for a beverage dispensing valve

US5193718A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1991
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/911
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a beverage dispensing valve having an exterior housing consisting of a main housing cover and an access plate slideably engageable therewith. The access plate houses electronics for controlling the operation of the valve wherein the electronic control is electrically connected to a power source and an operating solenoid through a plug connection. The plug connection provides for complete removal of the access plate from the remainder of the valve.

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