Automated liquid dispensing system
US8162011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D1/1422
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated liquid dispensing system employs a mechanism which moves a container [1230] relative to a fill tube [1240] to fill the container [1230] with the proper amount of liquid [1131] with a designated amount of foam [1137]. The system [1000] also includes a container dispensing unit [1400] which pre-chills containers [1230] then flips them into a drop tube [1510] to be received by a lift [1550]. Lift [1550] raises the container [1230] to a pouring head [1570] and fills the container [1230] as it lowers container [1230] to properly fill the container [1230] and create a desired amount of foam [1137].
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