Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing one or more post-mix beverages is described. A gravity type dispenser having a plurality of valves which alternatively dispense syrup or concentrate with either carbonated or sweet water. The carbonated and sweet water are supplied from a carbonating and cooling assembly. Cooling of the sweet water is performed by passing the sweet water through a coil emersed in the carbonated water tank. The rate of carbonation of the water is assisted by a rotary agitator which is intermittently energized in synchronism with the beginning of the dispensing operation. The syrup storage tanks and carbonating assembly are in thermal contact to facilitate cooling of the syrup in the dispenser. Additional automatic controls are provided for maintaining the water level and ice bank thickness, and thus, the temperature of the carbonated water in the carbonating assembly within predetermined limits.

Abstract: A gravity feed controlled beverage dispenser is described wherein an improved electric motor operated pump is employed in cooperation with a storage container so as to thoroughly mix without causing foam and aeration of a dispensable fluid which is positioned within the container and lift the dispensable fluid from the container to a predetermined level in a cavity located in the upper part of the pump, and maintain it there to provide a constant level for accurate gravity feed control of the dispensable fluid from the container to a dispensing nozzle where it is discharged through the dispensing nozzle along with another fluid in a blended beverage mixture of pre-selected portions. One of the features of the beverage dispenser is the ease and accessibility of major components, including the pump, to be hand removed for efficient servicing and cleaning. The beverage dispenser is low in cost and of simple, reliable construction.