Dispensing – Processes of dispensing
Patent
1994-02-22
1995-02-07
Shaver, Kevin P.
Dispensing
Processes of dispensing
137240, 222 66, 222148, B67D 108
Patent
active
053869273
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method to eliminate the waste involved in flushing out the syrup in the delivery line between the dispensing tank and the mixing chamber in a large-scale bottling operation. The apparatus consists of a pair of sensors or probes. The first is located between the dispensing tank and the pump and is connected to a microprocessor that controls the subsequent actions of the device. Also connected to the delivery line downstream of the pump are an air supply, a water supply, and a supply of pressurized CO.sub.2. These are also connected to the processing unit. When the first probe detects air in the line upstream of the pump, it notifies the processor, which shuts off the pump, and opens up the CO.sub.2 supply line. This then drives the syrup that is present in the delivery line towards the mixing chamber. Thus the mixing and bottling process continues normally. A second probe located upstream from and proximate to the mixing chamber notifies the microprocessor upon detection of gas in the line at its location, thus stopping the mixing operation and allowing the delivery line to be flushed as before with a minimum of syrup waste.
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Kroll Michael I.
Shaver Kevin P.
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