Device and method for controlling the filling of a cup by a vending machine
US7546854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S367/908
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for controlling the filling of a receptacle with liquid by a drink vending machine. The device includes visual marking device for marking the liquid fill level in the receptacle, a device for emitting a signal towards the receptacle, a device for receiving an incident signal and which receives the incident signal returning from the receptacle and a controlling device configured for commanding the stoppage of filling on the basis of a variation of the incident signal.
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