Large volume beverage dispensing nozzle

摘要

A beverage dispensing nozzle which dispenses beverages at a high volume flow comprises a housing which includes a body and cap having an opening therein connected to the top of the body, a conduit in the lower portion of the body, a diffuser residing over the conduit, and a diffuser plate positioned about the diffuser. The nozzle connects to a standard electric valve which communicates with both a beverage syrup source and a mixing fluid source. The diffuser includes a passageway which communicates with the beverage syrup source to deliver beverage syrup into a mixing chamber defined by the interior of the conduit. The exterior surface of the diffuser and the interior surfaces of the body and cap define a first channel which communicates with the mixing fluid source. The exterior surface of the conduit and the interior surface of the body define a second channel. The diffuser plate resides within the first channel and includes a plurality of holes that produce a laminar flow in the mixing fluid stream as it enters the first channel. Upon exit from the first channel, the conduit divides the mixing fluid stream into a first and second mixing fluid streams. The first mixing fluid stream enters the mixing chamber where it mixes with the beverage syrup before being dispensing from an outlet of the housing. The second mixing fluid stream flows through the second channel and exits the second channel at the outlet of the housing where it contacts the previously mixed beverage syrup and mixing fluid stream flowing from the mixing chamber. The second mixing fluid stream and the previously mixed beverage syrup and mixing fluid combine in a cup to form a dispensed beverage.