Beverage Dispensing Systems and Methods of Dispensing Beverages From Beverage Dispensing Systems

摘要

Systems and methods of beverage dispensing include a dispensing unit, at least one diluent source, and at least one flavoring source. An amount of beverage product to dispense is calculated and a beverage product including at least one diluent and at least one flavoring is dispensed. An actual diluent-to-flavoring ratio is calculated based upon at least one value from the sensing unit during the dispense of the beverage product.

主权项

1. A beverage dispensing system for dispensing a beverage into a container, the system comprising:
a diluent source comprising a diluent; a flavoring source comprising a flavoring; a dispenser nozzle that is configured to dispense into the container a beverage comprising a mixture of the diluent and the flavoring in an actual diluent-to-flavoring ratio; a sensing unit that is configured to measure a load impressed upon the sensing unit by the container, any ice in the container, and any beverage in the container; and a controller that calculates the actual diluent-to-flavoring ratio based upon the load.