BEVERAGE DISPENSING AND METERING APPARATUS

摘要

A beverage dispensing and metering apparatus adapted to be mounted in a stationary cabinet structure or a portable suitcasetype housing, including an electrically driven liquid pump and pushbutton switch for each liquid or beverage to be dispensed. The electronic controls include a timer circuit to permit the dispensing of a predetermined amount of liquid during depression of the corrreponding push-button. The control circuitry permits dispensing any amount of liquid less than the predetermined amount for the period the push-button is depressed. The control circuitry also permits the dispensing of amounts of liquid greater than the predetermined amount upon re-depression of the corresponding push button. The control circuitry further includes interlocking circuitry for the push-button switches to permit the dispensing of only one liquid at a time. The beverage dispensing and metering apparatus further includes a retractable spout in the portable modification of the apparatus and a photoelectric safety switch to permit dispensing of liquids only when the spout is protracted.