Beverage dispensing apparatus

摘要

A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a dispensing structure, a transportation mechanism linked with the dispensing structure and a staging structure linked with the transportation mechanism. A control system is linked with the dispensing structure, staging structure and the transportation mechanism. A sensor mechanism is linked with the control system. The sensor mechanism provides signals indicating the position of a cup. A cup identification system having an interactive display is connected to the control system. The display has visual characteristics indicating the position and characteristics of a cup.

主权项

1. A beverage dispensing apparatus comprising:
a dispensing structure; a transportation mechanism linked with the dispensing structure; and a staging structure linked with the transportation mechanism; wherein the dispensing structure includes a dispensing lane having a rail grid including a plurality of separated rails having spaces therebetween, wherein the dispensing structure includes a lift platform having a plurality of spaced rails and a raised front edge, and wherein the rails of the lift platform are positioned to move within spaces of the rail grid of the dispensing lane in Y and Z axes.