Semi-Automated Beverage Dispensing Machines and Methods

Food product dispensing machines and methods for dispensing food product into a cup. The food product dispensing machine includes a cup holder having a target element, a sensor that senses the target element, and a controller. The cup holder is configured to hold a cup such that the cup prevents the...

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Main Authors Dresser, Zachary, Caringella, Anthony, Kielian, Slawomir
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.10.2020
Subjects
BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS
COFFEE MILLS
CONVEYING
DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
HUMAN NECESSITIES
LIQUID HANDLING
MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGINGARTICLES OR MATERIALS
OPENING, CLOSING
PACKING
PAYING COUNTERS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS,STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE
SPICE MILLS
STORING
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
UNPACKING
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Summary:Food product dispensing machines and methods for dispensing food product into a cup. The food product dispensing machine includes a cup holder having a target element, a sensor that senses the target element, and a controller. The cup holder is configured to hold a cup such that the cup prevents the sensor from sensing at least a portion of the target element. The controller determines whether a cup is present in the cup holder and/or a size of the cup based on a remaining portion of the target element that is sensed by the sensor when the cup is held by the cup holder. Drive mechanisms are configured to move the first and second cup holders along first and second radial paths, respectively, with respect to the common dispensing position. An indicator is configured to indicate a remaining number of cup dispenses to the user.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202016908144