Abstract: The present invention provides a connector (18) for use in a beverage dispense system (1), the connector (18) defining a conduit for connecting a beverage line (2) to a beverage supply (4). The connector (18) comprises an electrical sensor (21) (e.g. a capacitive sensor) for measuring an electrical parameter of a beverage within the connector conduit. The electrical parameter and/or changes in the electrical parameter can be used to detect bubbles in the beverage and/or identify the type/brand of beverage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 22, 2022
Assignee:
Heineken UK Limited
Inventors:
Guy Hutchinson, Stuart Briant, Simon Gray
Abstract: Cooler control system for a beverage dispense system 1 having a beverage line (2) extending from a beverage source to a dispense site via a cooler (6). The cooler control system comprises: a controller (51) for adjusting the cooling of the beverage line; a flow rate sensor (41) measuring the flow rate in the beverage line, a temperature sensor (40); and an electronic control unit (31) for receiving a signal from the temperature sensor and/or the flow rate sensor and sending a signal to said controller. Cooler monitoring system comprising: at least one sensor (45) for monitoring energy consumption of the cooler (6); and an electronic control unit for receiving a signal from the at least one energy consumption sensor and for sending a signal to a remote location when energy consumption increases above a predetermined maximum value.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 10, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 18, 2022
Assignee:
HEINEKEN UK LIMITED
Inventors:
Stuart Briant, Simon Gray, Guy Hutchinson, Chris Merrifield
Abstract: Cooler control system for a beverage dispense system 1 having a beverage line (2) extending from a beverage source to a dispense site via a cooler (6). The cooler control system comprises: a controller (51) for adjusting the cooling of the beverage line; a flow rate sensor (41) measuring the flow rate in the beverage line, a temperature sensor (40); and an electronic control unit (31) for receiving a signal from the temperature sensor and/or the flow rate sensor and sending a signal to said controller. Cooler monitoring system comprising: at least one sensor (45) for monitoring energy consumption of the cooler (6); and an electronic control unit for receiving a signal from the at least one energy consumption sensor and for sending a signal to a remote location when energy consumption increases above a predetermined maximum value.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 10, 2015
Publication date:
August 17, 2017
Applicant:
HEINEKEN UK LIMITED
Inventors:
Stuart BRYANT, Simon GRAY, Guy HUTCHINSON, Chris MERRIFIELD