Quick electronic disconnect for a beverage dispensing valve
US5193718A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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