| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus is disclosed for dispensing a liquid packaged in a thermoplastic film pouch into a receptacle therefor. The apparatus comprises: (a) a funnel portion terminating at its outlet end in a spout, the spout being adapted to fit into an opening in the receptacle, (b) a pouch receiving portion integrally joined to the funnel portion at its inlet end and forming an extension of at least one side thereof, (c) a pouch support in the pouch receiving portion, the pouch support extending into the funnel portion and being adapted to support on its upper surface a pouch of liquid such that an ear thereof projects over the pouch support into the funnel portion, (d) cutting blades movably positioned beneath the end of the pouch support extending into the funnel, the cutting blades being adapted to be moved from their position beneath the end of the pouch support to a position further into the funnel portion so as to cut open the ear of the pouch, and (e) a coil spring connected to the cutting blades adapted to automatically return the cutting blades to their position beneath the end of the pouch support. The apparatus is useful for purposes such as: (1) dispensing motor oil into the crankcases of motor vehicles; (2) dispensing ethylene glycol antifreeze into the radiators of motor vehicles; and (3) dispensing windshield washer antifreeze and brake fluid into the respective containers therefor on motor vehicles.</p> |
