摘要 |
<p>A dispensing apparatus for delivering fluid or liquid to a container (1), e.g. a bottle, has a container holding means (2, 2') including mechanical keying means to permit a container with a predetermined identifier key to be completely inserted to a refill position in the container. Fluid delivery means (29, 32, 33) delivering fluid to a dispensing outlet (18), under control of an actuation member (20) which causes the fluid delivery means to deliver fluid in response to movement of the actuation member (20) from its start position. A dispensing lock (9, 9', 16) has a first position in which it blocks movement of the actuation member (20) from its start position, and a second position in which it permits movement of the actuation member (20). Release means (3, 4, 5, 7) for releasing the dispensing lock (9, 9', 16) includes a movable release member (3) which is moved by the container (1), during its insertion into the refill position, so as to release the dispensing lock by bringing the dispensing lock to said second position, thus enabling fluid to be delivered.</p> |