CA2148316A1 - Electronically controlled beverage dispenser - Google Patents

Electronically controlled beverage dispenser

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Publication number
CA2148316A1
CA2148316A1 CA002148316A CA2148316A CA2148316A1 CA 2148316 A1 CA2148316 A1 CA 2148316A1 CA 002148316 A CA002148316 A CA 002148316A CA 2148316 A CA2148316 A CA 2148316A CA 2148316 A1 CA2148316 A1 CA 2148316A1
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Prior art keywords
microprocessor
ice bank
probe
compressor
carbonator
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CA002148316A
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French (fr)
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CA2148316C (en
Inventor
Timothy W. Bethuy
Douglas P. Goulet
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Cornelius Inc
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IMI Cornelius Inc
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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
    • 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
    • B67D7/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
    • B67D7/06—Details or accessories
    • B67D7/80—Arrangements of heating or cooling devices for liquids to be transferred

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
  • Beverage Vending Machines With Cups, And Gas Or Electricity Vending Machines (AREA)

Abstract

An electronic control for the operation of a beverage dispenser of the refrigerated ice bank type is shown. The control provides for reliable determinations of when ice production is needed and when it is not needed. A microprocessor receives information from an ice bank probe and from a temperature probe located within the ice bank. Data collected by the microprocessor from both the ice bank probe and the temperature probe is used to determine if the ice bank is either insufficient in size and should be increased or is of sufficient size such that the compressor can be turned off. A carbonator level probe is also shown and connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed whereby the carbonator probes are sampled in a manner to accurately determine the level of water in the carbonator and therefore the need for turning on or turning off any water pump connected thereto Both the operation of the compressor and the water pump are controlled by the microprocessor wherein the programming thereof provides for adequate hysteresis protection so that short cycling of the compressor and water pump is avoided.
CA002148316A 1995-05-01 1995-05-01 Electronically controlled beverage dispenser Expired - Fee Related CA2148316C (en)

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CA002148316A CA2148316C (en) 1995-05-01 1995-05-01 Electronically controlled beverage dispenser

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CA002148316A CA2148316C (en) 1995-05-01 1995-05-01 Electronically controlled beverage dispenser

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CA2148316A1 true CA2148316A1 (en) 1996-11-02
CA2148316C CA2148316C (en) 2005-07-05

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CA002148316A Expired - Fee Related CA2148316C (en) 1995-05-01 1995-05-01 Electronically controlled beverage dispenser

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CA2148316C (en) 2005-07-05

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