WATER DISPENSER SYSTEM

摘要

An apparatus is disclosed for dispensing water including: a main inlet configured to receive water from a source; a chilled water line, including: an in-line carbonator; a carbonator water inlet valve configured to selectively direct water from the main inlet to the carbonator; a carbonator gas inlet valve configured to selectively direct carbonating gas to the carbonator; and a chilled water line outlet. The apparatus may be integrated in a refrigerator or other major appliance.

主权项

1. An apparatus for dispensing water comprising:
a main inlet configured to receive water from a source; a chilled water line, comprising:
an in-line carbonator;a carbonator water inlet valve configured to selectively direct water from the main inlet to the carbonator;a carbonator gas inlet valve configured to selectively direct carbonating gas to the carbonator; anda chilled water line outlet; a heat exchanger configured to chill water passing through the chilled water dispensing line; and a controller configured to control the carbonator water and gas inlet valves,wherein:
when the carbonator water inlet valve is open and the carbonator gas inlet valve is closed, the chilled water line dispenses still water at the chilled water line outlet; and when the carbonator water inlet valve is open and the carbonator gas inlet valve is open, the chilled water line dispenses carbonated water at the chilled water line outlet.