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Automatic liquid dispenser and automatic liquid dispensing method

US7690403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2007
Grant dateApr 6, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D1/0888
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic liquid dispenser and automatic liquid dispensing method are disclosed capable of transmitting ultrasonic to an upper surface of a receptacle, and receiving the ultrasonic reflected from the upper surface of the receptacle to detect a receptacle height, whereby the receptacle height may be freely detected regardless of shape, material and surface state of the receptacle, and regardless of a position where the receptacle is placed.

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