A PUMPING APPARATUS INCLUDING A QUICK CONNECT INTERFACE.

摘要

A pump includes a quick connect interface (10) that attaches to any drink dispenser to allow the mounting of the pump without the necessity of connection devices such as threaded fittings and/or clamps. The quick connect interface includes a housing (11) having an inlet port (12) and an outlet port (13). Both the inlet and the outlet ports include a flow regulator that prevents the flow of product from the quick connect interface when the pump is removed. The housing also has a gas port (14) that connects to a gas source to deliver gas into the pump. The gas port includes a flow regulator that prevents the escape of gas from the source when the pump is removed. Additionally, the pump includes a counter that measures the volume of fluid pumped by the pump.