Automatic soda fountain and method

Details Automatic soda fountain and method Automatic soda fountain and method

1992-11-09

1994-09-27

Bartuska, F. J.

Article dispensing

Processes

221 96, 222148, 222641, G07F 1310

Patent

active

053500822

ABSTRACT:
A money activated beverage dispensing line is disclosed of the soda fountain type in which the dispensing of a beverage from a series of dispensing stations is automatically controlled with consumer interaction. The dispensing line includes a money validator which generates a start signal in response to a correct amount of money being detected as deposited by the consumer. In response to the start signal, a cup dispenser dispenses a cup. An ice dispenser subsequently dispenses ice into the cup. A beverage dispenser at a remote station includes a plurality of beverage dispensing nozzles having dispensing switches which must be manually activated by the consumer to dispense a selected beverage. An interlock control responsive to actuation of a beverage dispensing switch associated with a selected beverage dispensing nozzle disenables a remainder of the dispensing nozzles so that dispensing of beverage from the remainder of dispensing nozzles is prevented during a beverage dispensing cycle. A remote supply cabinet is utilized to supply concentrated syrup to the beverage dispenser. Advantageously, the supply cabinet may be disposed in another room, or up to 200 feet away, so that it does not take up space along with the automated dispensing line, and so it can be serviced out of sight from the dispensing line. Hot water rinsing nozzles are provided at the supply cabinet and at the dispensing nozzles, along with drains, so that the syrup packages and nozzles can be rinsed and maintained in a hygienic condition.

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