Dispensing valve quick connect interfaces including a non-carbonated beverage bridge

US5685458A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Samuel Durham · San Antonio, US
• David A. Renaud · San Antonio, US
• Theresa M. Jackson · Vinings, US
• Paul A. Phillips · Bromsgrove, GB
• W. David Vinson · Peachtree City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 4, 1996
• Grant date: Nov 11, 1997
• Expiry date: Jan 4, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00062
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus permits a drink dispensing system to dispense more than one non-carbonated beverage. The drink dispensing system includes a housing supporting dispensing valves, a syrup source communicating through syrup lines, and a water source communicating through a water line. The apparatus includes first and second interfaces mounted onto the housing. A bridge connects the first interface with the second interface to permit the water line to service dispensing valves mounted on both the first and second interfaces. The bridge includes a telescoping feature that facilitates variable spacing between the first and second interfaces.