Complete system self-contained drink and ice dispensing
US5230448A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F13/065
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A complete self-contained drink and ice dispensing system which is portable and fulfills all the drink dispensing needs of a drink server is provided. All the components necessary to dispense a drink including ice are housed in a single compact unit which is extremely space efficient. These components include an ice maker which resides above a storage bin and a cold plate resting in the bottom of the storage bin. The ice maker supplies both the ice dispensed with the drinks as well as the ice used to cool the cold plate. Situated between the product source and cold plate are pumps which pump product to dispensing valves for dispensing into cups. Additionally, a water pump and carbonator are positioned between a water source and the cold plate to provide the carbonated water dispensed with the product. The product source, water source, water pump, carbonator, product pumps, cold plate, and dispensing valves are all fluidly connected by product lines. The complete self-contained drink and ice dispensing system further includes an outer housing that is fitted with lid and cup holders and a straw holder so that all the necessary supplies for a completely dispensed drink are supplied.
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