Lock structure for a cold drink system
US6286724A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/0074
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cold drink system for chilling a liquid include a hopper for retaining a quantity of liquid and a hopper cover for covering a mouth of the hopper. A dispensing faucet is connected to the hopper for dispensing liquid therefrom. Structure is provided for locking the dispensing faucet to prevent actuation thereof by an unauthorized user. In addition, structure is provided for retaining the hopper cover on the hopper to deter an unauthorized user from attempting to remove the hopper cover from the hopper.
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