SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING FLUID MIXTURES

摘要

A fluid management and dispensing system and method. The system is used to at least partially fill containers with fluids according to a recipe. The filled containers may then be used in conjunction with, for example, “vaping” devices (e.g., electronic cigarette devices) to provide desired flavors to a consumer. The system includes a rotatable turret assembly with nozzles, a rotational motor, and a linear actuator. A container to be filled is positioned at a delivery station. The system can actuate the rotational motor to rotate the turret assembly to a desired circumferential location. The system can actuate the linear actuator to translate the turret assembly to a desired lateral location. After a particular nozzle of the turret assembly is aligned with a container, the fluid can be dispensed into the container. The dispensing system may be connected to a network, which may provide recipes for the fluid mixtures.

主权项

1. A fluid management system comprising a fluid dispensing system, the fluid dispensing system comprising:
a turret assembly comprising a turret having one or more outlets configured to dispense fluid therethrough; one or more dispensing stations adapted to receive a container to be at least partially filled by fluid passing through the one or more outlets; an actuation assembly configured to substantially align a selected outlet of the one or more outlets with the container when the container is positioned at a first dispensing station of the one or more dispensing stations; a conveyance system configured to move containers through the one or more dispensing stations; and a controller configured to control the operation of one or more of the turret assembly, the actuation assembly, and the conveyance system.