WO2017192128A1 - Cleaning products dispensing system - Google Patents
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- WO2017192128A1 WO2017192128A1 PCT/US2016/030644 US2016030644W WO2017192128A1 WO 2017192128 A1 WO2017192128 A1 WO 2017192128A1 US 2016030644 W US2016030644 W US 2016030644W WO 2017192128 A1 WO2017192128 A1 WO 2017192128A1
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- cleaning product
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/18—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for washing or drying persons
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F13/00—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs
- G07F13/02—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume
- G07F13/025—Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing or fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs by volume wherein the volume is determined during delivery
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/20—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for washing or drying articles, e.g. clothes, motor cars
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
- G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
- G07F7/0609—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by fluid containers, e.g. bottles, cups, gas containers
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- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
- G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
- G07F9/026—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus for alarm, monitoring and auditing in vending machines or means for indication, e.g. when empty
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- the present invention relates to cleaning product dispensing system and, more particularly, to a 2. Description of the Related Art.
- the Brown reference requires the mixing of two fluids such as water and concentrate so that the final product can be delivered to the user. This mixing process is cumbersome and can lead to a poor quality delivered product. Also, the Brown reference will not work with any container the user has available. The user must use the container having the bar code of the product he wants refilled. In addition, the bar code has to be in good condition so that the apparatus can read it. The present invention allows the user the flexibility to refill any container with the product of his choosing.
- the Brown reference does not motivate one of ordinary skill in the art to include the float sensor assemblies found in the present invention that are connected to wireless communication to notify a remote computer of the unit's supply levels. Moreover, the Brown reference does not teach of dispensing the product using a control unit that dispenses the product based on serving and viscosity. In addition, the Brown reference does not teach of transportation means such as the slots found in the base of the present invention to readily move the device between locations. Also, the Brown reference does not motivate one of ordinary skill in the art to use a one way valve, or a check valve, that keeps the hoses primed at all times.
- Figure 1 represents an isometric view showing dispensing machine 20.
- Transporting slots 26 can be seen at the base of the front of dispensing machine 20.
- Figure 2 shows a front elevational view of dispensing machine 20 including dispensing compartments 22.
- Figure 2A shows a front elevational view of dispensing machine 20
- Figure 2B is an enlarged front elevational view of dispensing compartments 22 showing dispensing nozzle 24 used to dispense liquids into cleaning containers C.
- Figure 2C represents a front elevational view of dispensing compartments 22 wherein drainage hole 22a is shown.
- Figure 3 illustrates an isometric view of the inside of dispensing machine 20 wherein payment assembly 40 is seen mounted to the interior of dispensing machine door 28.
- Figure 3A is a front elevational view of the interior of dispensing machine door 28 showing payment assembly 40, fluid distribution assembly 80, and drainage assembly 120.
- Figure 4 represents an enlarged view of float sensor assembly 60 that includes float sensor rods 62 having float sensors 64.
- Figure 5 is a front elevational view of payment assembly 40.
- Figure 6 is an isometric of fluid distribution assembly 80 having three-way valve 82 mounted to back of dispensing compartments 22.
- Figure 6A is an enlarged isometric view of fluid distribution assembly 80 wherein backflow preventers 84 can be seen.
- Figure 6B is an isometric view of distribution assembly 80 shown
- Figure 7 is an isometric view of drainage assembly 100 having drainage tank 102 connected to drainage holes 22a; 22b of dispensing compartments 22 using drainage hoses 104.
- Figure 8 is an isometric view of supply reservoir assembly 120 having a plurality of containers 122 including supply hoses 124 inserted into containers 122 to collect fluids. Stabilizing rigid sleeves 126 can also be seen around the bottom of supply hoses 124.
- FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of control assembly 140 having motherboard 142, switches 144, and wireless communication means 146.
- Figure 10 is an isometric view of pump assembly 160 wherein pumps 162; 162a are shown connected to supply hoses 124.
- Dispensing machine 20 is a box-like structure, in a preferred embodiment, as shown in figure 1.
- Dispensing machine 20 further includes dispensing compartments 22 of a predetermined dimension to cooperate with cleaning containers C to be refilled.
- dispensing compartments 22 include drainage holes 22a; 22b that allow for the drainage of spilled liquids in dispensing compartments 22.
- dispensing compartments 22 further include nozzles 24 positioned at a preselected location to effectively dispense liquids into cleaning containers C being refilled.
- dispensing machine 20 includes transportation slots 26 used to readily transport the machine. In a preferred embodiment, a forklift can be journaled into transportation slots 26, which serve as a means for lifting and transporting dispensing machine 20.
- Dispensing machine 20 further includes dispensing machine door 28 having payment assembly 40 mounted thereon to receive payments from a plurality of tangible financial instruments, such as cash, credit, or debit cards, as seen in figures 1, 3, and 3 A. As seen in figures 1 and 3 A, payment assembly 40 includes payment receiver 42 to accept such payments.
- the interior space of dispensing machine 20 includes float sensor assembly 60 that includes float sensor rods 62 having float sensors 64 to monitor the liquid remaining in supply containers 122 of supply reservoir assembly 120.
- supply containers 122 also receive supply hoses 124 that transport the liquid from supply containers 122 to containers C in dispensing compartments 22.
- Supply hoses 124 are inserted into stabilizing rigid sleeves 126 which provide a predetermined and effective amount of stability to provide efficient flow of the liquid through supply hoses 124.
- drainage assembly 100 includes drainage tank 102 where spilled liquids in dispensing compartments 22 are stored as those liquids drain through drainage holes 22a and 22b using drainage hoses 104.
- fluid distribution assembly 80 includes three-way valve 82, which is fed by supply hoses 124. Three-way valve 82 coordinates the liquid that will be dispensed by nozzle 24 from the plurality of supply hoses 124.
- Fluid distribution assembly 80 can include, as seen in figures 6A and 6B backflow preventer 84 to prevent liquid not sent through nozzle 24 from traveling backwards in the direction of supply reservoirs 122.
- supply hoses 124 remain primed at all times to increase the effectiveness and fluid delivery speed of the present invention.
- control assembly 140 includes motherboard 142, switches 144, and wireless communication means 146.
- Control assembly 40 is used to coordinate which liquid will be dispensed based on a user's selection.
- Wireless communication means 146 can communicate with a remote computerized station using a global computer network to inform an administering user of the supply levels remaining in supply containers 122.
- Pump assembly 160 includes pumps 162; 162a as shown in figure 10. Pumps 162; 162a are used to push and keep primed liquids through supply hoses 124 from supply containers 122 until the liquids are dispensed through nozzle 24. [024]
- a cleaning product dispensing machine with the industrial applicability of saving users money by allowing them to refill cleaning product bottles that they already own. Furthermore, there is an industrial applicability as it relates to the
- residential, commercial and/or industrial properties can add the convenience of providing their visitors, tenants and/or residents with a convenient system fir obtaining their cleaning products any time of day.
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- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
- Detergent Compositions (AREA)
- Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
- Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
- Loading And Unloading Of Fuel Tanks Or Ships (AREA)
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PCT/US2016/030644 WO2017192128A1 (en) | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-04 | Cleaning products dispensing system |
SG11201810842SA SG11201810842SA (en) | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-04 | Cleaning products dispensing system |
JP2018558136A JP6707148B2 (en) | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-04 | Cleaning product dispensing system |
EP16901131.9A EP3452894A4 (en) | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-04 | Cleaning products dispensing system |
BR112018072239-1A BR112018072239A2 (en) | 2016-05-04 | 2016-05-04 | cleaning product dispensing system |
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FR3097216A1 (en) * | 2019-06-13 | 2020-12-18 | Algothal | Automatic liquid detergent dispenser |
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