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WO2003066511A1
WO2003066511A1 PCT/AU2003/000107 AU0300107W WO03066511A1 WO 2003066511 A1 WO2003066511 A1 WO 2003066511A1 AU 0300107 W AU0300107 W AU 0300107W WO 03066511 A1 WO03066511 A1 WO 03066511A1
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George Vok
Peter Vok
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/1202—Flow control, e.g. for controlling total amount or mixture ratio of liquids to be dispensed
    • B67D1/1234—Flow control, e.g. for controlling total amount or mixture ratio of liquids to be dispensed to determine the total amount
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0003—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid
    • B67D1/0004—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl
    • B67D1/0005—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed
    • B67D1/0006—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being a single liquid the beverage being stored in a container, e.g. bottle, cartridge, bag-in-box, bowl the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed based on the timed opening of a valve
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0015—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components
    • B67D1/0021—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers
    • B67D1/0022—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed
    • B67D1/0023—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed control of the amount of the mixture, i.e. after mixing
    • B67D1/0024—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught the beverage being prepared by mixing at least two liquid components the components being mixed at the time of dispensing, i.e. post-mix dispensers the apparatus comprising means for automatically controlling the amount to be dispensed control of the amount of the mixture, i.e. after mixing based on the timed opening of a valve
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0041—Fully automated cocktail bars, i.e. apparatuses combining the use of packaged beverages, pre-mix and post-mix dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/0042—Details of specific parts of the dispensers
    • B67D1/0081—Dispensing valves
    • B67D1/0085—Dispensing valves electro-mechanical
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/12—Flow or pressure control devices or systems, e.g. valves, gas pressure control, level control in storage containers
    • B67D1/1202—Flow control, e.g. for controlling total amount or mixture ratio of liquids to be dispensed
    • B67D1/1204—Flow control, e.g. for controlling total amount or mixture ratio of liquids to be dispensed for ratio control purposes
    • B67D1/1211—Flow rate sensor
    • B67D1/1218—Flow rate sensor modulating the opening of a valve
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D1/00—Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
    • B67D1/08—Details
    • B67D1/0801—Details of beverage containers, e.g. casks, kegs
    • B67D2001/0812—Bottles, cartridges or similar containers
    • B67D2001/0814—Bottles, cartridges or similar containers for upside down use

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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser for dispensing fluids, and in particular to a drink dispenser capable of supply drinks and generating a corresponding invoice automatically.
  • the drinks generally have to be prepared manually.
  • a measure such as optics or a shot measure, to ensure the correct volume of drink is prepared. This is time consuming as it means the barman must prepare each drink individually in sequence.
  • the drinks are still dispensed in the traditional manner using manually operated pumps, pouring, or the like. Accordingly, the barman or the like will still have to spend time inputting the order into a transaction system, as well as preparing the drinks, which can be a time consuming process.
  • the present invention provides a drink dispenser for supplying drinks, the drinks dispenser including: a) An input for receiving a drink selection, the drink selection indicating the type and size of at least one drink to be supplied; b) A supply, for supplying each selected drink; c) A controller responsive to the input drink selection to control the supply of each drink from the supply; and, d) A transaction system for: i) Recording each drink supplied; and, ii) Generating an invoice, the invoice representing the cost of the supplied drink(s).
  • the supply includes: a) At least one output for supplying the drink; b) A controller for controlling the supply of the drink; and, c) One or more drink supplies, each drink supply being adapted to supply a respective drink in response to signals from the controller.
  • At least one of the drink supplies includes: a) A bottle containing a respective drink; and, b) A magnetic lock, the magnetic lock being adapted to cooperate with the output to dispense the fluid in response to signals from the controller.
  • the output usually includes a flow meter coupled to the controller, the controller being adapted to : a) Generate a signal causing the output to release the magnetic lock; b) Monitor the quantity of drink dispensed in accordance with signals received from the flow meter; and, c) Generate a signal causing the output to reapply the magnetic lock, thereby preventing further drink being supplied, when a predetermined amount of drink has been supplied.
  • the magnetic lock typically further includes an identifier representative of the respective drink, the output being adapted to determine the identifier.
  • the input can be coupled to the output and can be adapted to determine the type of drink from the determined identifier.
  • the input can also further include input buttons for selecting the type of drink, the controller being adapted to confirm that the determined identifier corresponds to the selected drink before the drink is dispensed.
  • the input typically includes input buttons for indicating the size of the drink to be supplied.
  • At least one of the drink supplies includes: a) A reservoir containing a respective drink; b) A closeable flow path from the reservoir to the output; c) A flow meter coupled to the controller, the controller being adapted to: i) Generate a signal causing the flow path to the respective drink reservoir to be opened; ii) Monitor the quantity of drink dispensed in accordance with signals received from the flow meter; and, iii) Generate a signal causing the flow path to be closed when a predetermined quantity of the respective drink has been supplied.
  • Each reservoir can be coupled to a respective output.
  • each output can include a sensor for detecting the presence of a drinking receptacle, the input being adapted to determine the type of drink in accordance with signals from the sensor.
  • the input can include input buttons for selecting the size of the drink, each output including a respective set of input buttons, the input being adapted to determine the type of the drink in accordance with the set of input buttons used to select the size of the drink.
  • the input could also include input buttons for selecting the size of drink.
  • the controller is preferably coupled to a store, the store including an indication of the predetermined quantity for each respective size of each drink.
  • the transaction system includes: a) A store for storing an indication of the cost of each drink; b) A display; and, c) A processor, the processor being adapted to: i) Determine the drinks supplied; ii) Determine the cost of each of the supplied drinks from the store; and, iii) Cause an indication of the cost of the drinks to be displayed on the display.
  • the processor usually determines the drinks supplied from the controller. This may be achieved by having the controller implemented by having the processor execute appropriate applications software.
  • the display may include a printer for printing an invoice.
  • the processor can advantageously be further adapted to operate as the controller, the processor being coupled to the input to determine the drink selection therefrom.
  • the input is further adapted to receive and validate an identifier representative of a respective user and the transaction system being adapted to generate the invoice for the respective user upon request.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of first example of a system for implementing the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the processing system used in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of second example of a system for implementing the present invention;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of third example of a system for implementing the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of fourth example of a system for implementing the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of fifth example of a system for implementing the present invention.
  • the system includes four reservoir dispensers 1A, IB, 1C, ID, and two of bottle dispensers 2A, 2B, which are coupled to a processing system 3 via a communications network 4.
  • any number of reservoir dispensers and/or bottle dispensers may be provided in the system and this number is shown merely for the purposes of explanation.
  • each reservoir dispenser 1 consists of a reservoir 10 for containing a respective drink to be dispensed.
  • the reservoir 10 is coupled via a flow path 11 to an outlet 12 which is adapted to supply drink to a glass or other receptacle as shown by the dotted lines at 13.
  • a valve 14 is provided in the flow path to control the flow of fluid from the reservoir 10, with a flow meter 15 being provided to measure the volume of the dispensed drink.
  • each reservoir dispenser includes an associated input 16 which includes a number of input buttons 16 l5 16 2 , 16 3 , 16 4 for selecting drinks as will be described in more detail below.
  • each bottle dispenser includes a recess 20 coupled via a flow path 21 to an output 22.
  • the output 22 is adapted to allow drink to be supplied to a glass or other receptacle as shown by the dotted lines at 23.
  • the flow path includes a valve control 24 and a flow meter 25 for measuring the volume of drink dispensed.
  • An input 26 is also provided included input buttons 26 ls 26 2 , 26 3 , 26 for controlling the dispensing of drinks as will be described in more detail below.
  • each bottle dispenser 2 is adapted to receive a bottle containing a respective drink, as indicated by the dotted lines 27, in the recess 20. This is achieved by mounting a magnetic lock 28 on the bottle as shown. In use, when positioned in the recess 20 the magnetic lock 28 is adapted to cooperate with the valve control 24 to allow the magnetic lock to be released, thereby allowing fluid to flow through the recess 20 and the flow path 21 into the receptacle 23.
  • the dispensation of drinks is controlled by the processing system 3, using the inputs 16, 26 to select the drink to be dispensed. This is achieved by having the processing system 3 operates to control the valves 14 and the valve controllers 24 to control the dispensation of drinks from the reservoirs 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D and the bottles 27. This is achieved in accordance with signals from the flow meters 25 and the inputs 16, 26, as will be described in more detail below.
  • processing system 3 must be adapted to receive signals via the communications network 4 and process these before transferring control signals to the valves 14 and the valve controls 24. .
  • the processing system 3 includes a processor 30, a memory 31, and I/O device 32, and an interface 33, which are coupled together via a bus 24.
  • the interface 33 is designed to allow the processing system to communicate via the communications network 4 and accordingly the type of the interface 33 will depend on the nature of the communications network. Thus for example, if the communications network is an Ethernet LAN, the interface may be an Ethernet card, or the like.
  • processing system may be any form of processing device, such as a network server, a personal computer, a lap-top or the like. Operation of the system will now be described.
  • each reservoir 10 may contain a different type of beer or the like.
  • each one of the input buttons 16 l5 16 2 , 16 3 , 16 4 is adapted to correspond to a different size of drink, such as a schooner, a midi, a pint, or a half-pint. It will be appreciated however that any number of different sizes may be specified and thus for example, it is possible for the input 16 to include any number of buttons, each of which corresponds to a respective size of drinks.
  • a signal is transferred via the communications network 4 to the processor 30.
  • the processor 30 uses the received signal to determine the quantity of drink that should be dispensed. This is typically achieved by having the processor access a look up table (LUT) stored in the memory 31.
  • LUT look up table
  • the LUT would indicate for each input button ⁇ 6 ⁇ , 16 2 , 16 3 , 16 4 of each input 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D the volume of drink that should be dispensed. It will be appreciated that in the majority of cases, as the volume of drink corresponds to a set volume such as a pint, or the like, the LUT will be identical for each of the reservoir dispensers 1A, IB, 1C, ID. As a result, it is typically only necessary to have one look-up table for each of the reservoir dispensers, although this need not be the case.
  • the processor 30 then operates to open a respective one of the valves 14. This causes the desired drink to flow from the respective reservoir 10A, 10B, IOC, 10D via the flow path 11 and the output 12, into the receptacle 13.
  • the respective flow meter 15 measures the flow of the drink and generates a signal representative of the volume of drink dispensed. This signal is transferred via the communications system 4 to the processor 30, which monitors the volume of drink dispensed and compares this to the predetermined volume obtained from the LUT, as outlined above. Once the predetermined volume of drink has been dispensed, the processor 30 operates to shut the valve 14 causing the flow of fluid to stop.
  • the user is able to dispense a predetermined volume of a selected drink by simply pressing one button.
  • Operation of the bottle dispensers 2 occurs in a similar manner.
  • the user will firstly select the bottle 27 containing the desired drink and then place this in the recess 20 of one of the bottled dispensers 2.
  • the user will then select one of the input buttons 26 l5 26 , 26 3 , 26 4 , corresponding to the volume of drink to be dispensed. It will be appreciated that in this case for example there may only be two input buttons corresponding to one or two spirit measures, as appropriate.
  • a signal is transferred via the communications network 4 to the processor 30.
  • the processor 30 again performs a look-up accessing an LUT stored in the memory 31 to determine the volume of drink that should dispensed.
  • the processor 30 then activates the valve control 24, which is typically a magnetic system adapted to cooperate with the magnetic lock 28 placed on the bottle. As a result, the magnetic lock is opened causing liquid to be dispensed via the flow path 21 and the outlet 22 to the receptacle 23. Again the processor 30 monitors signals generated by the flow meter 25 to determine the volume of drink that has been dispensed. Once the predetermined amount of drinks have been dispensed, the processor 30 operates to activate the valve control 24, causing the magnetic lock 28 to shut, thereby stopping further drink being dispensed.
  • the processing system 3 can also be adapted to determine the cost of the dispensed liquid.
  • the memory 31 would include an LUT indicating the cost of each drink.
  • the LUT will indicate the cost for each size for each type of drink.
  • the processor 30 will determine the cost of the dispensed drink. This is achieved by determining the type of drink dispensed depending on the respective input 16 A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 26 A, 26B used and then using the volume of drink dispensed to calculate the total cost of the drink.
  • the processor 30 is adapted to add together the cost of any drinks dispensed for a given order, thereby allowing the total value of all the dispensed drinks to be determined.
  • the processing system 3 could be adapted for use as, or coupled to, a transaction system that is able to receive payment for the drinks.
  • the processor 30 can therefore itemise a drink order setting out details of the size and type of each drink ordered together with the cost.
  • a total cost can then be calculated and displayed to the user on the I/O device 32, which would typically be formed from a display, a printer, or the like.
  • the magnetic lock 28 can be provided with a coded magnetic signature which can be used to uniquely identify the bottle.
  • the magnetic signature could be detected by the valve control 24 and an indication of this transferred to the processing system 3. This would allow the processing system to determine the type of drink contained in the respective bottle 27.
  • the memory 31 would be provided with a list of the magnetic signatures, and details of the drink associated with each signature.
  • Each magnetic lock 28 would therefore have to be fitted to a bottle containing a respective type of drink to thereby ensure that drinks are identified and charged for correctly.
  • each of the flow-paths 11 are interconnected.
  • a single outlet 12 is provided to supply drinks from each of the reservoirs 10.
  • the desired drink type is again selected by choosing an appropriate one of the inputs 16.
  • an input button 16 ⁇ , 16 2) 16 3; 16 4 of the input 16A would be selected.
  • the input 16 A, 16B, 16C, 16D used will allow the drink to be uniquely identified by the processor 30. This ensures that the correct volume of drink is dispensed and the correct price is charged.
  • the bottle dispensers 2 also have interconnected flow paths 21 allowing different drinks to be dispensed from the outlet 22.
  • the type of drink dispensed will depend on which input 26A, 26B is selected, in a manner similar to that described above with respect to the reservoir dispensers 1.
  • buttons 19 A, 19B, 19C, 19D that may be used to select from which reservoir 10 A, 10B, IOC, 10D the drink is dispensed from.
  • the user will therefore select one of the buttons 19 to determine the type of drink to be dispensed and then use one of the buttons 16 1; 16 2j 16 3; 16 4 to select a corresponding drink volume. Operation of processing system will then be as described above with respect to Figure 1.
  • a drink type can also be provided as shown at 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D.
  • the processor 30 can determine the type of drink that should be dispensed. Accordingly, when a bottle 27 is placed in the recess 20 of the respective bottle dispenser, the valve control 24 can be used to determine the magnetic signature of the associated magnetic lock 28.
  • Determining the signature will allow the processor 30 to confirm that the drink in the bottle 27 corresponds to the drink selected using the input buttons 29. This can be used to prevent the incorrect drink being dispensed by mistake.
  • a fourth example of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figure 5.
  • the system again uses a single input 16 to select the volume of drink to be dispensed, hi this example however, a respective sensor 40A, 40B, 40C, 40D is associated with each reservoir dispenser 1A, IB, 1C, ID.
  • the sensors 40 are adapted to detect the presence of a glass or other receptacle 13 under a respective one of the outlets 12. Accordingly, the sensor could be formed from a pressure, optical sensor or the like.
  • the user selects the respective size of drink required by pressing one of the buttons 16i , 16 2; 16 3j 16 4 . Having selected the size of drink the user then places a glass or other receptacle 13 under the outlet 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D corresponding to the required drink.
  • the respective sensor40A, 40B, 40C, 40D will detect the presence of the receptacle 13 and transfer an indication of this to the processor 30.
  • Similar sensors 41A, 41B are provided for the bottle dispensers 2 to allow the processor 30 to determine from which bottle dispenser a drink is to be dispensed.
  • each of the inputs 16 has an associated sensor 50 provided therewith.
  • the associated sensor 50 is adapted to read an identity tag associated with each respective user of the system.
  • the identity tag which may be in the form of a magnetic, radio frequency (RF) tag or the like is adapted to uniquely identify the user.
  • the user when a user wishes to order a respective drink the user will first be required to present their identity tag to the respective the sensor 50.
  • the sensor 50 will then transfer an indication of the tag identity to processor 30.
  • the processor 30 will access an LUT stored in the memory 31 that lists the identity of each user associated with each tag. Assuming that the tag is a valid tag associated with the system the processor 30 will then allow a drink to be dispensed in the manner described above. The cost of this drink will then be calculated and added to a respective list associated with a respective user.
  • this allows the user to dispense a number of drinks from different reservoir or drink dispensers 1, 2 ensuring that each of the drinks will be added to the respective users order list. This allows many different users to use the system simultaneously whilst each user is presented with a respected list of the drinks they have dispensed.
  • the user When the user then wishes to generate an invoice or the like, the user will present their tag to an associated sensor 51 that is coupled to the processing system 3.
  • the sensor 51 will determine the tag identity and use this to display the drinks supplied to the respective tag identity.
  • the system is shown as being formed from a number of discrete components.
  • the system is formed from a four reservoir dispensers 1A, IB, 1C, ID, and two of bottle dispensers 2A, 2B, which are coupled to a processing system 3 via a communications network 4.
  • a single housing would be provided to contain at least the outputs 12 from each of the reservoir dispensers 1 and optionally the outputs 22 from the bottle dispensers 2.
  • the housing would also incorporate the inputs 16, and optionally the inputs 26, as well as the processing system 3. This allows the processor 30 to be connected directly to the inputs 16, 26 via an appropriate input/output interface 34, thereby obviating the need for the communications network 4.
  • the housing may also include a cash register system, typically at least partially implemented by the processor 30.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un distributeur de boisson conçu pour fournir des boissons. Ce distributeur de boisson comprend une entrée (16, 26), conçue pour recevoir une sélection de boisson indiquant le type et la taille d'au moins une boisson à fournir, une alimentation (10, 27), conçue pour fournir chaque boisson sélectionnée, ainsi qu'un contrôleur (3), qui réagit à la sélection de boisson entrée afin de contrôler l'alimentation de chaque boisson à partir de ladite alimentation. Ceci permet d'obtenir des boissons au simple toucher d'un bouton. De plus, le distributeur de boisson selon cette invention comprend un système de transaction (3) conçu pour enregistrer chaque boisson fournie et pour produire une facture.
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