HYBRID SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-FOAMING AND FOAMING GAS-INFUSED BEVERAGES

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

A SECURING ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A TOWER TO A WIND TURBINE TOWER

The present invention relates to a securing assembly (1) for securing an elongated support tower (2) to a wind turbine tower (3). The securing assembly (1) comprises a base part (1a) including: a tower holding part (4), a fixed part (5), two arms (6), a plate (6c) arranged at the outer part of each of the two arms (6), the plates (6c) can adapt to the curvature of the wind turbine tower (3) and each comprising at least one rope sliding element (9).The securing assembly (1) comprises a rope (8), being arranged via the rope sliding elements (9), and a rope tightening device (11) arranged on the base part (1a). The rope (8) presses the plates (6c) against the wind turbine tower (3) when tightened.

A LIFTING ASSEMBLY FOR ELEVATING COMPONENTS TO A WIND TURBINE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE LIFTING ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a lifting assembly (1) for elevating components (3) to a wind turbine (5). The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments (13) adapted to be arranged on top of each other to form an elongated tower (9), and a lifting device (2) including a support frame (11) for supporting the tower, a securing assembly (32) for securing the tower to the wind turbine, and a crane (21) having a base part (23) and a jib (24) rotatably connected to the base part. The lifting device (2) comprises a platform (7) arranged vertically moveable between a lower and an upper position.The platform has a first storage area (19) for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 ton.The crane (21) is mounted on the platform (7) and is configured to move the components between the platform and the wind turbine when the platform is in the upper position. The platform is provided with an opening adapted to receive the tower segments.The crane and the first storage areaare ...

BLENDER BLADE ASSEMBLY

A blender assembly includes a blender blade assembly. The blender blade assembly includes a rotor that is connected to a shaft. The shaft is rotatable. The blender blade assembly also includes a blade connected to said rotor, and a stator that covers said rotor. The stator is stationary.

MILLING TOOL FOR SHARPENING ELECTRODES

A LIFTING ASSEMBLY FOR ELEVATING COMPONENTS TO A WIND TURBINE AND A METHOD FOR USING THE LIFTING ASSEMBLY

The present invention relates to a lifting assembly (1) for elevating components (3) to a wind turbine (5). The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments (13) adapted to be arranged on top of each other to form an elongated tower (9), and a lifting device (2) including a support frame (11) for supporting the tower, a securing assembly (32) for securing the tower to the wind turbine, and a crane (21) having a base part (23) and a jib (24) rotatably connected to the base part. The lifting device (2) comprises a platform (7) arranged vertically moveable between a lower and an upper position.The platform has a first storage area (19) for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 ton.The crane (21) is mounted on the platform (7) and is configured to move the components between the platform and the wind turbine when the platform is in the upper position. The platform is provided with an opening adapted to receive the tower segments.The crane and the first storage areaare arranged on opposite sides of the opening, andone of the tower segmentsis a top segment (26) having an upper part (27) provided with a second storage area for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 ton.The invention also relates to a method for using the lifting assembly for replacing an old component of a wind turbine with a new component.

LIFTING ASSEMBLY FOR A WIND TURBINE

The present invention relates to a lifting assembly () for elevating components to a wind turbine (). The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments () which together form an elongated tower (), a support frame () for supporting the tower (), a securing assembly () securing the tower () to the wind turbine (). The lifting assembly () further comprises an upper platform () provided with and a crane () and vertically movable along the tower (), and a lower platform () provided with a storage area () for supporting components and vertically movable along the tower () between the upper platform () and the support frame (). The crane is adapted to move components to and from the storage area () of the lower platform (). 1135. A lifting assembly () for elevating components () to a wind turbine () comprising:{'b': 13', '9, 'a plurality of tower segments () which together form an elongated tower (),'}{'b': 11', '9, 'a support frame () for supporting the tower (),'}{'b': 32', '9', '5, 'a securing assembly () securing the tower () to the wind turbine (), and'}{'b': 21', '1, 'claim-text': {'b': 7', '9', '8', '9', '7', '11', '21', '7', '8', '16', '3', '21', '16', '8, 'an upper platform () vertically movable along the tower (), and a lower platform () vertically movable along the tower () between the upper platform () and the support frame (), wherein the crane () is disposed on the upper platform () and the lower platform () is provided with a storage area () for supporting components (), and the crane () is adapted to move components to and from said storage area () of the lower platform ().'}, 'a crane (), wherein the lifting assembly () comprises2178171891718. The lifting assembly () according to claim 1 , wherein each of the upper and lower platforms ( claim 1 , ) is provided with an opening ( claim 1 , ) for receiving the tower () claim 1 , and the openings ( claim 1 , ) are aligned in a vertical direction.3175216316527. The lifting assembly () according to ...

TOOL AND GUMPTION EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PRECISION TURNINGS OF SLOTS IN WORKPIECES

Hybrid system and method for producing a substantially non-foaming and foaming gas-infused beverages

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

Hybrid system and method for producing a substantially non-foaming and foaming gas-infused beverages

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

HYBRID SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-FOAMING AND FOAMING GAS-INFUSED BEVERAGES

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

A securing assembly for securing a tower to a wind turbine tower

The present invention relates to a securing assembly (1) for securing an elongated support tower (2) to a wind turbine tower (3). The securing assembly (1) comprises a base part (1a) including: a tower holding part (4), a fixed part (5), two arms (6), a plate (6c) arranged at the outer part of each of the two arms (6), the plates (6c) can adapt to the curvature of the wind turbine tower (3) and each comprising at least one rope sliding element (9).The securing assembly (1) comprises a rope (8), being arranged via the rope sliding elements (9), and a rope tightening device (11) arranged on the base part (1a). The rope (8) presses the plates (6c) against the wind turbine tower (3) when tightened.

Hybrid system and method for producing a substantially non-foaming and foaming gas-infused beverages

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

Lifting assembly for a wind turbine

The present invention relates to a lifting assembly (1) for elevating components to a wind turbine (5). The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments (13) which together form an elongated tower (9), a support frame (11) for supporting the tower (9), a securing assembly (32) securing the tower (9) to the wind turbine (5). The lifting assembly (1) further comprises an upper platform (7) provided with and a crane (21) and vertically movable along the tower (9), and a lower platform (8) provided with a storage area (16) for supporting components and vertically movable along the tower (9) between the upper platform (7) and the support frame (11). The crane is adapted to move components to and from the storage area (16) of the lower platform (8).

Milling cutter and cutting insert therefor

A milling cutter for sharpening welding electrodes includes a tool body, and a plurality of cutting inserts fastened to the tool body. The inserts include a center cutting insert and at least two peripheral cutting inserts. Each peripheral cutting insert includes at least one cutting edge. The center cutting insert defines: two oppositely facing principle planes, two cutting edges disposed adjacent respective ones of the principle planes, and a concave surface extending between such cutting edges. The center cutting insert can cut (sharpen) the end surfaces of two welding electrodes simultaneously.

WERKZEUG UND SCHNEIDEINSATZ FÜR DAS FEINDREHEN VON NUTEN IN WERKSTÜCKEN

HYBRID SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-FOAMING AND FOAMING GAS-INFUSED BEVERAGES

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas. 1. A system to prepare and dispense both non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages comprising:a gas source;a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas from the gas source;a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas from the gas source;a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure applied from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap; anda second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas;wherein the non gas-infused beverage has a lower concentration of gas than the gas-infused beverage.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system is located in a ...

Milling cutter and cutting insert therefor

A milling cutter for sharpening welding electrodes includes a tool body, and a plurality of cutting inserts fastened to the tool body. The inserts include a center cutting insert and at least two peripheral cutting inserts. Each peripheral cutting insert includes at least one cutting edge. The center cutting insert defines: two oppositely facing principle planes, two cutting edges disposed adjacent respective ones of the principle planes, and a concave surface extending between such cutting edges. The center cutting insert can cut (sharpen) the end surfaces of two welding electrodes simultaneously.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PORTIONING AND DELIVERING ICE

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for automatically adjusting the amount of ice that may be delivered from an ice storage reservoir to a point of use, such as from an ice reservoir of a combination beverage dispenser and ice reservoir to a container, with a high degree of accuracy, consistency and repeatability. The method and apparatus may be controlled by means of a program and/or logic sequence stored in a memory to allow a wide range of ice volumes to be measured, metered and dispensed. The apparatus may include an ice reservoir, a mechanism for dispensing ice to a point of use disposed in communication with the ice reservoir, and an ice metering device disposed in communication with both the ice reservoir and the mechanism for dispensing ice. 1. A method for metering the amount of ice to be dispensed to a point of use , the method comprising:providing an ice receiving and dispensing mechanism having an adjustable volume;disposing the ice receiving and dispensing mechanism in communication with a source of ice and an ice outlet;adjusting the volume of the ice receiving and dispensing mechanism;delivering an amount of ice from the source of ice to the ice receiving and dispensing mechanism to fill the adjusted volume; andstopping delivery of ice from the ice source to the ice receiving and dispensing mechanism to obtain a metered amount of ice.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:delivering the metered amount of ice to the ice outlet; anddispensing the metered amount of ice to the point of use.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable volume is from about 0 cubic inches to about 40 cubic inches.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable volume is from about 10 cubic inches to about 40 cubic inches.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable volume is from about 10 cubic inches to about 30 cubic inches.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ice receiving and dispensing mechanism is ...

Lifting Assembly For Elevating Components To A Wind Turbine And A Method For Using The Lifting Assembly

A lifting assembly for elevating components to a wind turbine. The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments adapted to be arranged on top of each other to form an elongated tower, and a lifting device including a support frame for supporting the tower, a securing assembly for securing the tower to the wind turbine, and a crane having a base part and a jib rotatably connected to the base part. The lifting device comprises a platform arranged vertically moveable between a lower and an upper position. The platform has a first storage area for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 tons. The crane is mounted on the platform and is configured to move the components between the platform and the wind turbine when the platform is in the upper position. The platform is provided with an opening adapted to receive the tower segments. The crane and the first storage area are arranged on opposite sides of the opening, and one of the tower segments is a top segment having an upper part provided with a second storage area for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 tons. The invention also relates to a method for using the lifting assembly for replacing an old component of a wind turbine with a new component. 1. A lifting assembly for elevating components to a wind turbine , comprising:a plurality of tower segments which together form an elongated tower with an adjustable height, anda lifting device including:a support frame for supporting the tower,a securing assembly for securing the tower to the wind turbine, anda crane, wherein the lifting device comprises:a platform arranged moveable relative the support frame between a lower position and an upper position, and the platform has a first storage area for supporting components weighing more than 10 tons, the crane is mounted on the platform and is configured to move the components between the platform and the wind turbine when the platform is in the upper position, the platform is ...

Lifting assembly for elevating components to a wind turbine and a method for using the lifting assembly

A lifting assembly for elevating components to a wind turbine. The lifting assembly comprises a plurality of tower segments adapted to be arranged on top of each other to form an elongated tower, and a lifting device including a support frame for supporting the tower, a securing assembly for securing the tower to the wind turbine, and a crane having a base part and a jib rotatably connected to the base part. The lifting device comprises a platform arranged vertically moveable between a lower and an upper position. The platform has a first storage area for supporting components with a weight of more than 10 tons. The crane is mounted on the platform and is configured to move the components between the platform and the wind turbine when the platform is in the upper position. The platform is provided with an opening adapted to receive the tower segments. The crane and the first storage area are arranged on opposite sides of the opening, and one of the tower segments is a top segment having ...

Tool and cutting insert for the fine turning of grooves in workpieces

A tool for the fine-turning of grooves in workpieces including a basic body having a rearwardly extending mounting part, and a forwardly projecting bracket. The bracket includes a narrow neck part and an enlarged support part disposed at an end of the neck part. The support part, which forms an insert seat, extends laterally from the neck part wherein the seat is arranged asymmetrically with respect to an imaginary center line of the basic body. A cutting insert includes a bottom side supported on the insert seat. The insert includes two spaced apart convexly arched side cutting edges arranged so that the imaginary center line passes therebetween. A hole is provided through the insert for receiving a fastening screw. The bottom side and the insert seat include mutually engaging stabilizing structures preventing angular displacement of the insert about an axis of the hole.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSING ASSEMBLY

An ice portion control module is provided that includes an ice bin for storing ice having a base in the ice bin having one or more portion control compartments and one or more magnets associated with the one or more portion control compartments, the one or more portion control compartments having an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice, an actuator which moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments, and a sensor outside of the ice bin that detects the one or more magnets. 1. An ice portion control module comprising:an ice bin for storing ice;a base in said ice bin having one or more portion control compartments and one or more magnets associated with said one or more portion control compartments, said one or more portion control compartments having an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of said ice;an actuator which moves said one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein said one or more portion control compartments holds said ice, and a dispense position wherein said predetermined portion of said ice is dispensed out of said one or more portion control compartments; anda sensor outside of said ice bin that detects said one or more magnets.2. The ice portion control module of claim 1 , wherein each of said one or more portion control compartments has a side wall connected to a first plate claim 1 , and wherein said first plate has one or more openings sized so that one of said one or more magnets fits therein.3. The ice portion control module of claim 2 , wherein said sidewall connects to said first plate on a first side and a third plate on a second opposite side claim 2 , and wherein each of said one or more magnets in said opening has a magnet cover that connects to said ...

CUP SINGULATION AND DENESTING MECHANISM

The cup singulation device of the present disclosure is an automated device, thus eliminating problems associated with users not able to extract single cups at a time, or destroying product by using too much force when doing so. A controller controls a cup holding table to present stacks of cups to an gripping device that grips and removes a single cup. A latch mechanism on the cup holder can hold the remainder of the stack in place to make sure that only one cup is removed. 1. A cup dispensing apparatus , comprising:a cup holder for holding a plurality of the cups in stacked alignment, wherein said cup holder comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of holes therethrough;a gripping mechanism for removing a single, bottommost one of the cups from the cup holder at a time, wherein said gripping mechanism is slidably connected to a linear actuator; anda controller in communication with said cup holder and said gripping mechanism,wherein said controller has a program resident thereon that controls said cup holder to present said plurality of cups to said gripping mechanism, and controls said gripping mechanism to grip said bottommost cup and remove it from said cup holder.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of latches slidably connected to said top surface of said cup holder and in communication with said controller claim 1 , wherein each of said latches is associated with one of said plurality of holes claim 1 , and wherein said latch selectively restricts the size of the associated hole based upon input from the controller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cup holder is circular and comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped sections claim 1 , each of said wedge-shaped sections comprising one of said plurality of holes.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising plurality of latches slidably connected to said top surface of said cup holder and in communication with said controller claim 3 , wherein each of said ...

Blender blade assembly

A blender assembly includes a blender blade assembly. The blender blade assembly includes a rotor that is connected to a shaft. The shaft is rotatable. The blender blade assembly also includes a blade connected to said rotor, and a stator that covers said rotor. The stator that is stationary

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BLENDING IN A CUP

A cup holder assembly includes a plurality of contacts that are configured to contact a cup so that a majority of an opening into the cup is uncovered by the cup holder, and the plurality of contacts are connectable to one or more cup holder guide rods of an assembly that dispenses and mixes or blends beverages 1. A cup holder assembly comprising:a plurality of contacts being configured to contact a cup so that a majority of an opening into the cup is uncovered by the cup holder, and the plurality of contacts being connectable to one or more cup holder guide rods of an assembly that dispenses and mixes or blends beverages.2. The cup holder assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of contacts are positioned so that 80-95% of the cup holder is open.3. The cup holder assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of contacts are a plurality of connectors that are connected to an outer ring.4. The cup holder assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a support arm that has a first end claim 3 , a cup holder hub claim 3 , and a second end claim 3 , and wherein the first end is connected to the outer ring and the second end is connected to one of the plurality of connectors on an opposite side of the outer ring that is connected to the first end.5. The cup holder assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cup holder hub has a disk shape body that is between the first end and the second end of the support arm claim 4 , and wherein the cup holder hub has a hole through the disk shape body.6. The cup holder assembly of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of connectors have a connector body extending upward and inward from the outer ring to contact a rim of the cup and position the outer ring below the rim of the cup claim 5 , and wherein each of the plurality of connectors have a hole through the connector body.7. The cup holder assembly of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of connectors have a connector body claim 3 , wherein the connector body has a cylinder connected to a ...

A securing assembly for securing a tower to a wind turbine tower

The present invention relates to a securing assembly ( 1 ) for securing an elongated support tower ( 2 ) to a wind turbine tower ( 3 ). The securing assembly ( 1 ) comprises a base part ( 1 a ) including: a tower holding part ( 4 ), a fixed part ( 5 ), two arms ( 6 ), a plate ( 6 c ) arranged at the outer part of each of the two arms ( 6 ), the plates ( 6 c ) can adapt to the curvature of the wind turbine tower ( 3 ) and each comprising at least one rope sliding element ( 9 ). The securing assembly ( 1 ) comprises a rope ( 8 ), being arranged via the rope sliding elements ( 9 ), and a rope tightening device ( 11 ) arranged on the base part ( 1 a ). The rope ( 8 ) presses the plates ( 6 c ) against the wind turbine tower ( 3 ) when tightened.

PRODUCT GROUPING AND SELECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD HOLDING DEVICES

A system for storing food products at heated temperatures that includes a cabinet, a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray, a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray, and a controller displaying via a user interface a food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface. 1. A system for storing food products at heated temperatures , comprising:a cabinet;a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray;a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray; anda controller displaying via a user interface a displayed food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller has criteria so that only similar products can be grouped in a predetermined grouping to be displayed by the displayed food product timer button and the different food product timer button.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the different food product timer button is a plurality of different food product timer buttons claim 1 , wherein the user interface is a touch screen claim 1 , and wherein the touch screen can be swiped to change the displayed food product timer button or one of the plurality of different food product timer buttons displayed on the touchscreen to another of the plurality of different food product timer buttons.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein tapping contact with the displayed food product timer button activates a timer.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the displayed food product timer button and the different food product timer button have different characteristics associated therewith selected from the group consisting of a type of alarm claim 1 , a time period for a timer claim 1 , a temperature to be communicated to the temperature control controller claim 1 , and any combinations thereof.6. The ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR POST MIX BEVERAGES

A beverage dispenser includes a dispenser housing having a first inlet, a piston being disposed in the dispenser housing, with the piston having a chamber extending through the piston, where the piston is movable in the dispenser housing between an open position and a closed position. The first inlet is in fluid communication with the chamber when in the open position. The first inlet is blocked from fluid communication with the chamber when in the closed position. 1. A beverage dispenser comprising:a dispenser housing having a first inlet;a piston being disposed in said dispenser housing, said piston having a chamber extending through said piston, said piston being movable in said dispenser housing between an open position and a closed position,wherein said first inlet is in fluid communication with said chamber when in said open position, andwherein said first inlet is blocked from fluid communication with said chamber when in said closed position.2. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein said dispenser housing further comprises at least a second inlet.3. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein said dispenser dispenses one or a plurality of fluids.4. The beverage dispenser of claim 2 , wherein said chamber is a first chamber extending through said piston and further comprising a second chamber extending through said piston.5. The beverage dispenser of claim 4 , wherein said first chamber has a first chamber inlet and said second chamber has a second chamber inlet claim 4 , wherein said first inlet is in fluid communication with said first chamber inlet when in said open position claim 4 , wherein said second inlet is in fluid communication with said second chamber inlet when in said open position claim 4 , wherein said first inlet is blocked from fluid communication with said first chamber inlet in said closed position claim 4 , and wherein said second inlet is blocked from fluid communication with said second chamber inlet in said closed position.6. The ...

TOUCHLESS TIMER AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT FOR FOOD HOLDING DEVICES

The devices, methods, and algorithms of the present disclosure provide a hot food holding cabinet to detect the presence and uniquely identify a plurality of food holding trays within a plurality of food holding locations within a hot food holding cabinet. There can also be multiple, separate food holding cabinets that are linked together. Timing and other functions related to the storage of the food holding trays are initiated automatically, without any manual input from a user. This allows for the automated initiation and tracking of product quality parameters by the cabinet computer. The parameters can include product timers and holding profiles, and whether the food holding trays are removed, transferred between bins in a single cabinet, or transferred between separate cabinets. 1. A system for storing food products at heated temperatures , comprising:a cabinet;a tray for holding the food products, wherein the tray has a transceiver connected thereto, and the transceiver has identity information relating to the tray;a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving the tray, wherein the storage bin has a reader therein, for reading the information from the transceiver;a heater in the storage bin, for supplying heat to the tray; anda processor in the cabinet,wherein, after a user places the tray in the bin, the processor receives the identity information from the reader, and performs at least one of the following functions: registering the tray to the bin, initiating a timer associated with the tray for the time that the tray is within the storage bin, initiating a change in the temperature within the bin by changing an amount of power supplied to the heater, prompting a user for input, and initiating an audible or visual is alarm or displaying visual indicators.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor performs the functions automatically after the user places the tray in the bin claim 1 , without any further input from the user.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

Metodo y sistema para un ensamble de suministro de bebidas.

Se proporciona un módulo de control de porciones de hielo que incluye un depósito de hielo para almacenar hielo que tiene una base en el depósito de hielo que tiene uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones y uno o más imanes asociados con el uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones, el uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones tiene un volumen interior para contener una porción predeterminada del hielo, un accionador que mueve al uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones entre una posición de llenado en la que el uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones contiene el hielo, y una posición de suministro en la que la porción predeterminada del hielo es suministrada fuera del uno o más compartimientos de control de porciones, y un sensor fuera del depósito de hielo que detecta al uno o más imanes.

Hybrid system and method for producing a substantially non-foaming and foaming gas-infused beverages

A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

A method and system for a beverage dispensing assembly

An ice portion control module is provided that includes an ice bin for storing ice having a base in the ice bin having one or more portion control compartments and one or more magnets associated with the one or more portion control compartments, the one or more portion control compartments having an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice, an actuator which moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments, and a sensor outside of the ice bin that detects the one or more magnets.

Product grouping and selection system and method for food holding devices

A system for storing food products at heated temperatures that includes a cabinet, a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray, a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray, and a controller displaying via a user interface a food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface.

A method and system for a beverage dispensing assembly

An ice portion control module is provided that includes an ice bin for storing ice having a base in the ice bin having one or more portion control compartments and one or more magnets associated with the one or more portion control compartments, the one or more portion control compartments having an interior volume to hold a predetermined portion of the ice, an actuator which moves the one or more portion control compartments between a fill position wherein the one or more portion control compartments holds the ice, and a dispense position wherein the predetermined portion of the ice is dispensed out of the one or more portion control compartments, and a sensor outside of the ice bin that detects the one or more magnets.

Tool and cutting insert for the fine turning of grooves in workpieces

Tool and cutting insert for the fine turning of grooves in workpieces

A tool for the fine-turning of grooves in workpieces including a basic body having a rearwardly extending mounting part, and a forwardly projecting bracket. The bracket includes a narrow neck part and an enlarged support part disposed at an end of the neck part. The support part, which forms an insert seat, extends laterally from the neck part wherein the seat is arranged asymmetrically with respect to an imaginary center line of the basic body. A cutting insert includes a bottom side supported on the insert seat. The insert includes two spaced apart convexly arched side cutting edges arranged so that the imaginary center line passes therebetween. A hole is provided through the insert for receiving a fastening screw. The bottom side and the insert seat include mutually engaging stabilizing structures preventing angular displacement of the insert about an axis of the hole.

A crane comprising a movable boom and a movable counterweight

The present invention relates to a crane (1) comprising a mast (2), an elongated boom (3) connected to the mast having a front portion (6) extending on one side of the mast and a rear portion (8) extending on the opposite side of the mast, and the boom (3) is linearly movable relative to the mast such that the length of the front portion and the length of the rear portion is adjustable by moving the boom relative to mast, and a counterweight (12) movably connected to the boom (3). The boom (3) and the counterweight (12) are arranged so that they can be moved independent of each other, and the counterweight and the boom are arranged so that the counterweight can pass the mast and be moved between the front portion (6) and the rear portion (8) independent of the position of the boom (3) with respect to the mast (2).

A crane comprising a movable boom and a movable counterweight

The present invention relates to a crane (1) comprising a mast (2), an elongated boom (3) connected to the mast having a front portion (6) extending on one side of the mast and a rear portion (8) extending on the opposite side of the mast, and the boom (3) is linearly movable relative to the mast such that the length of the front portion and the length of the rear portion is adjustable by moving the boom relative to mast, and a counterweight (12) movably connected to the boom (3). The boom (3) and the counterweight (12) are arranged so that they can be moved independent of each other, and the counterweight and the boom are arranged so that the counterweight can pass the mast and be moved between the front portion (6) and the rear portion (8) independent of the position of the boom (3) with respect to the mast (2).

Product grouping and selection system and method for food holding devices

A system for storing food products at heated temperatures that includes a cabinet, a storage bin in the cabinet for receiving a tray, a temperature control device in thermal communication with the tray, and a controller displaying via a user interface a food product timer button that can be swiped to a side to change to a different food product timer button that is displayed on the user interface.

Base frame

The present invention relates to a base frame (1) for assembling a vertical tower by bottom feeding tower segments (2) and a method for the same. The base frame (1) has rectangular shape and a space (3) for the tower segments. The base frame (1) comprises a fixed bottom part (5), a moveable rectangular lifting frame (6) having a first opening (7), the lifting frame (6) comprising holding arrangements (8), a lifting arrangement (9) to move the lifting frame between a raised position and a lowered position, a second opening (10), at least one guide plate (11) fastened in the lifting frame (6) such that it is moved with the lifting frame (6), a fixed slot (12), for each guide plate, being arranged on the fixed bottom part (5) such that the at least one guide plate (11) slides in the slot (12) when the lifting frame (6) is moved.

Tool and cutting insert for the fine turning of grooves in workpieces

The invention relates to a tool for the fine turning of rotationally symmetrical grooves in workpieces. The tool comprises a basic body (1) and a cutting insert (2), which is possible to fix in a cutting seat (6) on a bracket (5) included in the basic body, which bracket includes a narrow neck part (7) and a support part (8) protruding laterally from the same with the purpose of supporting a portion of the cutting insert (2) protruding laterally in relation to the neck part with the purpose of enabling, in a workpiece, the turning of internal shoulder surfaces of a hollow space countersunk inside a gap of the groove and having a greater width than the gap. According to the invention, the cutting insert (2) is indexable by including two spaced-apart, convexly arched and alternately applicable cutting edges (31), and has a hole (35) for a screw (28) by means of which the same can be clamped and fixed in the cutting seat (6) on the bracket. The cutting seat (6) has means (40a, 40b) that in co-operation with analogous means on the bottom side of the cutting insert prevent angular displacement of the cutting insert in relation to the cutting seat.

Werkzeug und schneideinsatz für das feindrehen von nuten in werkstücken

Fräswerkzeug zum schärfen von elektroden

A crane comprising a movable boom and a movable counterweight

The present invention relates to a crane (1) comprising a mast (2),_an elongated boom (3) connected to the mast having a front portion (6) extending on one side of the mast and a rear portion (8) extending on the opposite side of the mast, and the boom (3) is linearly movable relative to the mast such that the length of the front portion and the length of the rear portion is adjustable by moving the boom relative to mast, and a counterweight (12) movably connected to the boom (3). The boom (3) and the counterweight (12) are arranged so that they can be moved independent of each other, and the counterweight and the boom are arranged so that the counterweight can pass the mast and be moved between the front portion (6) and the rear portion (8) independent of the position of the boom (3) with respect to the mast (2).

Cleaning assembly for a beverage dispenser

A cleaning system for a drink dispensing device comprising a cleaner canister coupled to a water source and a cleaner CFValve (solenoid valve) coupled to the water source which provides a first water flow to the cleaner canister, the cleaner canister configured to provide a cleaner solution to one or more parts of the drink dispensing device. The cleaning system is further comprising a sanitizer canister coupled to the water source and a sanitizer CFValve (solenoid valve) coupled to the water source which provides a second water flow to the sanitizer canister, the sanitizer canister configured to provide a sanitizer solution to one or more parts of the drink dispensing device. The cleaning system is further comprising a water flush device coupled to the water source and a water flush CFValve (solenoid valve) coupled to the water source which provides a third water flow to the one or more parts of the drink dispensing device.

A crane comprising a movable boom and a movable counterweight

Improvements in or relating toan instrument forand method of producing a record of aerial geophysical exploration with scintillation spectrometer

Conjunto de preensão para prender uma torre a uma torre da turbina eólica

conjunto de preensão para prender uma torre a uma torre da turbina eólica. a presente invenção se refere a um conjunto de preensão (1) para prender uma torre de suporte alongada (2) a uma torre da turbina eólica (3). o conjunto de preensão (1) compreende uma peça de base (1a) incluindo: uma peça de sustentação da torre (4), uma peça fixa (5), dois braços (6), uma placa (6c) arranjada na peça externa de cada um dos dois braços (6), as placas (6c) podem se adaptar à curvatura da torre da turbina eólica (3) e cada uma compreendendo pelo menos um elemento de deslizamento do cabo (9). o conjunto de preensão (1) compreende um cabo (8), sendo arranjado por meio dos elementos deslizantes da torre (9), e um dispositivo de aperto de cabo (11) arranjado na peça de base (1a). o cabo (8) pressiona as placas (6c) contra a torre da turbina eólica (3) quando apertada.

Method and apparatus for blending in a cup

Improvements in or relating toan instrument forand method of producing a record of aerial geophysical exploration with scintillation spectrometer

Method and apparatus for blending in a cup

A cup holder assembly includes a plurality of contacts that are configured to contact a cup so that a majority of an opening into the cup is uncovered by the cup holder, and the plurality of contacts are connectable to one or more cup holder guide rods of an assembly that dispenses and mixes or blends beverages

Method and apparatus for blending in a cup

A cup holder assembly includes a plurality of contacts that are configured to contact a cup so that a majority of an opening into the cup is uncovered by the cup holder, and the plurality of contacts are connectable to one or more cup holder guide rods of an assembly that dispenses and mixes or blends beverages

Touchless timer and product management for food holding devices

The devices, methods, and algorithms of the present disclosure provide a hot food holding cabinet to detect the presence and uniquely identify a plurality of food holding trays within a plurality of food holding locations within a hot food holding cabinet. There can also be multiple, separate food holding cabinets that are linked together. Timing and other functions related to the storage of the food holding trays are initiated automatically, without any manual input from a user. This allows for the automated initiation and tracking of product quality parameters by the cabinet computer. The parameters can include product timers and holding profiles, and whether the food holding trays are removed, transferred between bins in a single cabinet, or transferred between separate cabinets.

Base frame

The present invention relates to a base frame (1) for assembling a vertical tower by bottom feeding tower segments (2) and a method for the same. The base frame (1) has rectangular shape and a space (3) for the tower segments. The base frame (1) comprises a fixed bottom part (5), a moveable rectangular lifting frame (6) having a first opening (7), the lifting frame (6) comprising holding arrangements (8), a lifting arrangement (9) to move the lifting frame between a raised position and a lowered position, a second opening (10), at least one guide plate (11) fastened in the lifting frame (6) such that it is moved with the lifting frame (6), a fixed slot (12), for each guide plate, being arranged on the fixed bottom part (5) such that the at least one guide plate (11) slides in the slot (12) when the lifting frame (6) is moved.

Crane comprising a movable boom and a movable counterweight

The present invention relates to a crane (1) comprising a mast (2), an elongated boom (3) connected to the mast having a front portion (6) extending on one side of the mast and a rear portion (8) extending on the opposite side of the mast, and the boom (3) is linearly movable relative to the mast such that the length of the front portion and the length of the rear portion is adjustable by moving the boom relative to mast, and a counterweight (12) movably connected to the boom (3). The boom (3) and the counterweight (12) are arranged so that they can be moved independent of each other, and the counterweight and the boom are arranged so that the counterweight can pass the mast and be moved between the front portion (6) and the rear portion (8) independent of the position of the boom (3) with respect to the mast (2).

A securing assembly for securing a tower to a wind turbine tower

The present invention relates to a securing assembly (1) for securing an elongated support tower (2) to a wind turbine tower (3). The securing assembly (1) comprises a base part (1a) including: a tower holding part (4), a fixed part (5) fixedly connected to the tower holding part (4), and two arms (6) each arm comprising an inner part (6a) and an outer part (6b), the outer part (6b) of each arm comprising at least one rope sliding element (9) arranged to slidably hold a rope (8). The securing assembly (1) comprises a rope (8) attached to the base part (1a) for at least partly surrounding the wind turbine tower (3), the rope (8) being arranged via the rope sliding elements (9) and a rope tightening device (11) arranged on the base part (1a), wherein the rope is attached to the base part (1a) via the tightening device (11) at at least one end.

Fastgørelsessamling til fastgørelse af et tårn til et vindmølletårn

A securing assembly for securing a tower to a wind turbine tower

The present invention relates to a securing assembly (1) for securing an elongated support tower (2) to a wind turbine tower (3). The securing assembly (1) comprises a base part (1a) including: a tower holding part (4), a fixed part (5), two arms (6), a plate (6c) arranged at the outer part of each of the two arms (6), the plates (6c) can adapt to the curvature of the wind turbine tower (3) and each comprising at least one rope sliding element (9).The securing assembly (1) comprises a rope (8), being arranged via the rope sliding elements (9), and a rope tightening device (11) arranged on the base part (1a). The rope (8) presses the plates (6c) against the wind turbine tower (3) when tightened.