DISPOSABLE GAS GENERATOR CARTRIDGE AND VESSEL THEREFOR FOR USE IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER

摘要

A disposable CO2 gas generator cartridge of cylindrical construction anal including inner (3) and outer (2) coaxial reagent chambers which are interconnected when installed in a cylindrical pressure vessel and having a top cover assembly (23) including a pusher type activating mechanism (20) which is operated by a cam surface located on a handwheel. The cover assembly connects to a carbonated drink dispenser by means of a quick disconnect coupling activated by the operation of a manually operated pull down lever assembly including the handwheel. Operation of the handwheel acts to start gas generation and also vent the cartridge to atmosphere when spent.