Dispensed liquid volume control system

Dispensing – Cutoff operated by selectively preset volume or rate of...

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222 59, 222505, B67D 530, B67D 508

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ABSTRACT:
An improved apparatus and method is provided for accurately dispensing a preselected volume of liquid. A flowmeter is provided to generate signals proportional to the flow of liquid through a faucet. A programmed microcomputer receives the flowmeter signals and controls the faucet. The residual volume of liquid (spill), which was dispensed after the faucet was last commanded to close, is stored and averaged with additional, previously stored spill amounts by the microcomputer. The average spill volume is used to anticipate the spill for the forthcoming pour. When the cumulative volume of liquid dispensed is equal to the preselected volume less the anticipated spill volume, the microcomputer signals the faucet to close, resulting in an accurate pour. In a another aspect, an improved beer dispensing head is provided. A spring-loaded conventional tap handle activates a sensor means in the head. A remote microcomputer receives a signal from the sensor and produces a controlling signal to activate a remote electro-pneumatic valve. The valve actuates a double-acting cylinder located in the head, which in turn actuates the faucet, dispensing beer.

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