Device for the measured dispensing of liquids out of a storage container and synchronous mixing with a diluent

US5332123A · kind A · utility

Assignees

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US
• Bosch-Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH

Inventors

• Karlheinz Farber · Giengen an der Brenz, DE
• Walter Eichler · Steinheim, DE
• Anton Deininger · Giengen an der Brenz, DE
• Heinz-Werner Giefer · Sontheim, DE
• Alfred Raab · Wertingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 22, 1992
• Grant date: Jul 26, 1994
• Expiry date: Sep 22, 2012

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/102
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In a post-mix beverage dispenser system including beverage concentrate containers and a storage tank for the supply of diluent through an electromagnetically actuated valve, the beverage concentrate is provided to the mixing station in a series of individual pulsed portions by a reciprocating piston pump coupled to the containers for the beverage concentrate. An electromechanical control circuit is also provided for rhythmically opening and closing the electromagnetic valve for a pulsed supply of diluent in synchronism with the pulsed delivery of the beverage concentrate for providing a mixture of precise proportions.