Automated beverage dispensing system with ice and beverage dispensing

US9227830B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Andrew Angus · Hastings, AU
• Kenneth A. Nicoll · Dundee, GB
• Mark Rob · Melbourne, AU
• Sean Pickett · Riddells Creek, AU
• Mark Dockrill · Melbourne, AU
• Ravisha Sellahewa · Melbourne, AU
• Stephen Houghton · Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
• Scott Alexander Anderson · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 27, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 5, 2016
• Expiry date: Jan 13, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D2210/00076
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present application provides an automated beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage and ice into a cup. The automated beverage dispenser may include an ice dispensing station with an ice auger and a weight sensor, a beverage dispensing station, and a control device. The control device instructs the ice auger to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of ice and instructs the beverage dispensing station to fill the cup with a predetermined amount of the beverage in response to a weight of the cup as determined by the weight sensor.