Proportioner dispensing system. RU patent 2506223.

FIELD: transport, distribution.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to dispensing of drinks, particularly, to flow rate transducer including fluid chamber shaped to receive said fluid. Diaphragm assy can displace every time fluid displaces inside fluid chamber. Transducer assy allows timely control over diaphragm displacement and flaw rate signal generation processing from, at least partially, the amount of fluid displaced inside fluid chamber. Note here that device control system sub logic defines, proceeding from said signal, if fluid contains some fluid micro ingredient or fluid container is emptied.

EFFECT: timely and efficient control.

13 cl, 95 dwg

The technical field to which the invention relates

This invention relates to a process systems, and more specifically - handling systems that are used to create products from many individual ingredients.

The level of technology

Processing system can combine one or more ingredients for the formation of the product. Unfortunately, these systems are often static configuration and are able to create a relatively limited number of products. While such systems may be able to change the configuration for the creation of other products, such a configuration change may require significant changes in the mechanical and electrical systems, and also in system software.

For example, to create another product may require the introduction of new components, such as valves, pipes, collectors and routines software. Such significant modifications may be necessary because of the existence of devices and/or the processes within the system processing, which do not allow the configuration change, and a single target application, which requires the introduction of additional components for new challenges.

The essence of the invention

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, in the first incarnation of the flow sensor include camera fluid that has a configuration that enables reception of the fluid. Site aperture has a configuration that enables moving whenever moves fluid inside the chamber of the fluid. Site of the transmitter has a configuration, providing operational control of moving the node of the diaphragm and the generation of signal flow on the basis of, at least partially, the amount of fluid inside the chamber of the fluid.

Some options for implementation of this aspect of the invention may provide for one or more of the following characteristics: flow sensor, in which the node measuring Converter contains a linear adjustable differential transformer connected to the node aperture through the site level, in which the node measuring transducer contains the node or cassette tape; in which the node measuring transducer contains the node magnetic coil; in which the node measuring transducer contains a host sensor on the basis of Hall effect; in which the node measuring transducer contains piezoelectric element, in which the node measuring transducer contains piezoelectric leaf element; in which the node measuring transducer contains the node dynamics; in which the node measuring conversion node contains accelerometer; in which the node measuring transducer contains the node microphone; and/or in which the node measuring transducer contains an optical node definition movements.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method for determining the container is empty product. The method involves excitation node pump, pumping of the product container, move the capacitor plates on the distance of the move, the capacitance of the capacitor, the calculation of the distance to move on the basis of the measured capacitance, and definition, emptied whether the container of the product.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method for determining the container is empty product. The method involves excitation node pump, moving a node aperture on the distance of the move by pumping of the product container, measuring the distance to move with the help of unit of measurement Converter, move the capacitor plates on the distance of the move, use the transmitter to generate a signal on the basis of, at least partially, the number of , of container the product, and the determination of using this signal, emptied whether the container of the product.

These aspects of the invention should not be considered exceptional, and experts in the field of technology easily understood by other signs aspects and advantages of the present invention, read the description in connection with the accompanying claims and enclosed drawings.

Brief description of drawings

These and other signs and advantages of the present invention will become clearer after reading the following detailed description, perceived along with enclosed drawings:

in Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of one option-processing system;

in Fig. 2 presents a schematic view of a variant subsystem logic, part of the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 3 is a schematic view of one variant of the subsystem high gradient volume, part of the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of one variant of the subsystem , part of the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 5A presented a schematic view of a variant of implementation of the flow sensor on the basis of capacity (in its absence, pumping)included into the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 5V presented a schematic view of the top of the flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5C presented a schematic view of the two capacitor plates, included in the structure of the flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5D is a schedule depending on the time value of capacitance (in its absence, pumping, in the state of pumping and in the empty condition) flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5E presented schematic view (pumping) of the flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5F shows the graph of a time-dependent capacity (empty-state flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5G presented a schematic view of the side of alternative flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

in Fig. 5H presented a schematic view of the side of alternative flow sensor on the basis of the capacity according to Fig. 5A;

on Fig. 6A presented a schematic view of the subsystem of pipelines and management, part of the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 6V presented a schematic view of one variant device type flow measurement;

Fig. 7A and 7B schematically illustrate module option flow control according to Fig. 3;

Fig. 8-14C schematically illustrate the various alternatives module flow control according to Fig. 3;

Fig. 15A and 15V schematically illustrate the plot, the variable node impedance highway;

Fig. 15C schematically illustrates one version of the site modified impedance highway;

Fig. 16A and 16B schematically illustrate the gear discharging types of gear devices for measurement of flow rate in accordance with one variant of implementation; and

in Fig. 17 contains a schematic view of the subsystem user interface, included in the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 18 presents a block diagram of the process flow of a finite state machine implemented by the subsystem logic according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 19 submitted a schematic view of the first chart States;

in Fig. 20 presented a schematic view of the second chart States;

in Fig. 21 provides a block diagram of the process flow of the virtual machine, by subsystem logic according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 22 presents the block diagram of the process flow virtual collector, by subsystem logic according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 23 by a schematic view of the system of radio-frequency identification (RFID), part of the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 24 presented a schematic view of the RFID system of Fig. 23;

in Fig. 25 presented a schematic view of the host RFID antenna, part of the RFID system of Fig. 23;

in Fig. 26 shows an isometric fork node frame antenna, part of the host RFID antenna according to Fig. 25;

in Fig. 27 presented an isometric view of the PRV site, intended for the conclusion of the process according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 28 submitted a schematic view of the antenna site access RFI included in the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 29 shows a schematic view of an alternate host antenna access RFI included in the processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 30 presented schematic view option processing system according to Fig. 1;

in Fig. 31 presented a schematic view of the internal host processing system according to Fig. 30;

in Fig. 32 presented a schematic view of the upper compartment processing system according to Fig. 30;

in Fig. 33 presented a schematic view of the subsystem flow control processing system according to Fig. 30;

in Fig. 34 presented a schematic view of the flow control module of the subsystem flow control according to Fig. 33;

in Fig. 35 presented a schematic view of the upper compartment processing system according to Fig. 30;

in Fig. 36A and 36B presents the schematic types of power supply unit processing system according to Fig. 35;

Fig. 37A, 37V and 37C schematically illustrate the module flow control subsystem flow control according to Fig. 35;

in Fig. 38 presented a schematic view of the lower compartment of the processing system according to Fig. 30;

in Fig. 39 presented a schematic view of the column the lower compartment of Fig. 38;

in Fig. 40 presented a schematic view of the column the lower compartment of Fig. 38;

in Fig. 41 lists the schematic view of module of the product column according to Fig. 39;

in Fig. 42 presented a schematic view of the module products column according to Fig. 39;

in Fig. 43A, - induced transpositions : 43B and 43C and presents the schematic views of one variant of the container ;

in Fig. 44 presented a schematic view of another version of the container ;

Fig. 45A and 45V schematically illustrate alternative lower compartment of the processing system according to Fig. 30;

Fig. 47A, 47B, 47C, 47D, 47E and 47F schematically illustrate the Quad voltage module products shelves according to Fig. 46A, 46B, 46C and 46D;

Fig. 48 schematically illustrates the node pipelines module products according to Fig. 47A, 47B, 47C, 47D, 47E and 47F;

Fig. 49A, 49B and 49 schematically illustrate the large amount of site the lower compartment of Fig. 45A and 45V;

Fig. 50 schematically illustrates the node in the pipelines of big volume host according to Fig. 49A, 49B, 49C;

Fig. 51 schematically illustrates one option screen console user interface user interface;

Fig. 52 schematically illustrates one version of the console user interface without screen;

in Fig. 53 presents a detailed view of the side of the console according to Fig. 52;

Fig. 54 and 55 schematically illustrate the diaphragm pump;

in Fig. 56 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control in not position;

in Fig. 57 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control with on-off valve in open position;

in Fig. 58 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module control flow in a partially position;

in Fig. 59 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control in a fully position;

in Fig. 60 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control with sensor-anemometer;

in Fig. 61 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control with sensor with a rowing wheel;

in Fig. 62 presented the view from the top with a cut one version of a sensor with a rowing wheel;

in Fig. 63 presented isometric image of one variant of the module of flow control;

in Fig. 64 is one option schemes of planning excitation; and

in Fig. 65 represented a cross-section of one variant of the module flow control in a fully position indicated by the trajectory of the fluid flow.

Similar positions on the different drawings represent the same elements.

Detailed description of the invention

The following information describes the product dosing system. This system includes one or more modular components, also known as «subsystems». Although it describes the possible systems in the different variants of implementation, and filling system with dosing products may include one or more subsystems described, this system dispensing product is not restricted to any one or more subsystems described here. Thus, in some versions of the implementation of this system dispensing product may use additional subsystems.

In the following description will be considered the relationship and interaction of various electrical components, mechanical components, Electromechanical components and processes of the software (i.e. «subsystems»)that provide the mixing and processing of various ingredients for the formation of the product. Examples of such products may include, but are not limited to, the following: milk-based products (e.g., dairy cocktails, products pop up on the surface at processing water, egg whites (frappe)); products with a basis of coffee (for example, coffee, cappuccino, espresso); products based on soda (for example, malts, fruit juice with the addition of a water solution of soda)products on a basis of tea (for example, iced tea, sweet tea, hot tea); products on the basis of water (for example, spring water, flavoured spring water, spring water with addition of vitamins, strongly electrolyzed drinks strongly carbonated beverages); products based on dry substances (for example, a Hiking mixture, products based on cereals, mixtures of nuts, cereal products, products in the form of mixtures of grain crops); medicinal products (for example, non-flammable medicines, medicines, medicines, ); alcohol-based products (for example, cocktails, drinks, consisting of white wines and malt water, alcoholic beverages on the basis of soda, and alcoholic beverages on the basis of water, beer, used with the «dose» of flavouring substances); industrial products (e.g. solvents, paints, lubricants, stains); and prevention and treatment products (for example, shampoos, cosmetics, soap, conditioners for hair, skin care, creams for the face).

Products can be produced using one or more «ingredients». Ingredients may include one (one, one or more of fluids, powders, dry substances or gases. Fluid environment, powders, dry substances and/or gases may be or in the context of treatment and dosage. Products can be fluid medium, solid, powder or gas.

Different ingredients can be named «», «» or « present in a large amount.» One or more of the ingredients used can be contained inside the hull, i.e. part of the machine dispensing product. However, one or more ingredients may be stored or produced outside of the machine. For example, some options for implementing, water (in different quantities) or other ingredients used in large scale, may be stored outside of the machine (for example, in some versions of the implementation of corn syrup high fructose may be stored outside of the machine), and other ingredients, such as ingredients in the form of powder, concentrated ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and/or cylinders with gas can be stored inside the machine itself.

Below are various combinations of the abovementioned electrical components, mechanical components, Electromechanical components and processes of the software. Although below describes the combinations that disclose, for example, the preparation of drinks and medical products (for example, with the use of various subsystems, is not in the nature of a restriction of the invention, on the contrary, possible implementation approaches provide, in accordance with which the subsystem can work together to create a product or its dosing. In particular, electrical components, mechanical components, Electromechanical components and processes of the software (each of which is discussed below) can be used to make any of the above products or any other products of similar to them.

In Fig. 1 shows a generalized view of the system 10 processing, which is shown includes many subsystems, namely: subsystem 12 memory subsystem 14 control logic, a subsystem of 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, a subsystem of 18 , a subsystem of 20 pipelines and control subsystem 22 user interface and nozzle 24. Each of the above subsystems 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 will see below.

When using the system 10 processing, 26 user can select a particular product 28 dosing (container 30), using the subsystem 22 user interface. Through subsystem 22 user interface, the user 26 may choose one or more options for the composition of such a product. For example, options may include, but are not limited to, the addition of one or more ingredients. One potential option for implementation, the system is a system of dosing drink. In this embodiment, the user can choose: various flavoring substances (for example, including but not limited to - taste the substance giving a taste of a lemon, a flavouring substance giving a taste of lime juice (lemon varieties), flavouring substance giving chocolate flavor, and taste the substance giving a taste of vanilla), to be included in drink; adding a drink of one or more (e.g., including but not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin b, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B6 , vitamin B12, and zinc); adding a drink of one or more other beverages (for example, including but not limited to, coffee, milk, lemonade and iced tea); and adding a drink in one or more foods (for example, ice cream, yoghurt).

Once the user has completed the appropriate choices by subsystem 22 user interface, this subsystem 22 user interface can send appropriate signals data (by bus 32 data) subsystem 14 logic. Subsystem 14 logic can handle these data signals and can extract (by bus 34 data) one or more recipes, chosen from many recipes 36 stored in the subsystem 12 memory. The term «recipe» refers to the processing commands or create the desired product. After extracting the recipe (recipe) from subsystem 12 memory subsystem 14 logic can handle recipe (recipe) and to issue appropriate control signals (by bus 38 data), for example, in the subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, a subsystem of 18 (and some variants of implementation, which are not shown, in the context of processing talking about can go about , present in large volume). With regard to the subsystems dosing of these , present in large, in some options for the implementation of the dispensing of this (), present (present) in large volume, you can use a site different from the host , and a subsystem of 20 pipelines and management that leads to the preparation, 28 (bottling is carried out by filling the container 30).

Subsystem 14 logic can also include audio subsystem 110 for extradition, for example, analog audio in speaker 112, which can enter into the composition of 10 processing. Audio subsystem 110 can be connected to the microprocessor 100 by bus or system bus 114.

Subsystem 14 logic can implement operating system, examples of which may include - but are not limited to - Microsoft Windows CE TM , Redhat Linux TM , Palm OS TM , or depending on the device (custom) operating system.

Sets of commands and subroutines above operating system that can be stored in the subsystem 12 memory, can be executed in one or more processors (for example, a microprocessor 100) and one or more architectures storage devices (for example, a permanent storage device 102 and/or operational storage device 104), built-in subsystem 14 logic.

Subsystem 12 memory may include, for example, hard drive, SSD drive, optical drive, random access memory (RAM)and read only memory (ROM), CF card (i.e. compact flash memory card), SD card (i.e. secure digital card) SmartMedia card, Memory stick, for example, MultiMedia card.

As described above, the subsystem 12 memory may be connected to the subsystem 14 logic by bus 34 data. Subsystem 14 logic can also include a controller 116 memory (shown with dotted lines) to convert the signals issued by the microprocessor 100, in the format used by 12 memory. In addition, the controller 116 memory can convert the signals issued by the subsystem 12 memory, in the format used by the microprocessor 100.

In some variants of implementation, also provides an Ethernet connection.

As described above, the subsystem 16 ingredients present in a large volume (also referred to as ), subsystem 18 and/or subsystem 20 pipelines and control can be connected to the subsystem 14 logic by bus 38 data. Subsystem 14 logic may include interface 118 bus (shown with dotted lines) to convert the signals issued by the microprocessor 100, in the format used subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, system 18 and/or subsystem 20 pipelines and management. In addition, the interface 118 bus can convert the signals issued by the subsystem 16 ingredients present in large volume subsystem 18 and/or subsystem 20 pipelines and management, in the format used by the microprocessor 100.

As will be discussed below, the subsystem 14 logic can execute one or more processes 120 management (e.g., the finite state machine (the process of 122 KA), the process of 124 virtual machine and, for example, the process 126 virtual collector), which can provide management of work of system of the 10 processing. Sets of commands and subroutines processes 120 control that can be stored in the subsystem 12 memory, can be executed in one or more processors (for example, a microprocessor 100) and one or more memory architectures (for example, a permanent storage device 102 and/or operational storage device 104), built-in subsystem 14 logic.

In Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of the subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, and subsystem 20 pipelines and management. Subsystem 16 ingredients present in large measure may include containers to enclose spent substances which expense during preparation, 28 great. For example, the 16 ingredients present in large measure may include 150 source of carbon dioxide, a source of 152 water source and 154 of corn syrup high fructose. In some cases, the implementation of the ingredients present in large scale, are in the immediate proximity to other subsystems. An example of 150 source of carbon dioxide may include, but is not limited to - tank (not shown) compressed gaseous carbon dioxide. Example source 150 water may include - but not limited to, the source of domestic water (not shown)source of distilled water, the source of backwash water source water with reverse osmosis (OS), or other desired source of water. Example source 154 corn syrup high fructose water may include - but are not limited to, one or more tanks (not shown) highly concentrated corn syrup high fructose or one or more packages insert bags of corn syrup high fructose.

Subsystem 16 ingredients present in large measure may include saturator 156 to create carbonated water from the gaseous carbon dioxide (secured source of 150 carbon dioxide and water (provided by the source 152 water). Carbonated water 158, water 160 and corn syrup 162 high fructose can be delivered to the site 163 cooling plates (for example, options for implementation, where it may be desirable cooling of the product when it dosing). In some variants of implementation, a site of cooling plates not included as part of the dosing systems or can be used in two directions. Site 163 cooling plates may be designed to cool the carbonated water 158, water 160 and corn syrup 162 high fructose to the desired temperature of use (e.g., 4,44°(40 Degrees F)).

Although it is shown that for cooling carbonated water 158, water 160 and corn syrup 162 high fructose is used only one cooling stove 163, this was done only for illustrative purposes only and should not be deemed to limit the invention because there may be other configurations. For example, you can use the separate cooling plate for cooling each of carbonated water 158, water 160 and corn syrup 162 high fructose. Immediately after cooling, chilled sparkling water 164, chilled water 166 and chilled corn syrup 168 high fructose may be issued in a subsystem 20 pipelines and management. In yet another variant of the implementation of the cooling plate can be absent. In some cases, implementation may be there is at least one heating stove.

Although pipelines are depicted as having shown the order in some cases, the implementation of this order is not used. For example, described here modules flow control can be configured, providing the different order, i.e., a device for measuring the flow rate, the valves, and then expand the modified impedance highway.

For descriptive purposes, below is the description of the system with references to the use of this system dosing of soft drinks as a product, i.e. described or ingredients present in large measure will include corn syrup high fructose soda and non-carbonated water. However, in other variants of implementation of the system of batching themselves and the number of can change.

For illustrative purposes, the subsystem 20 pipelines and management shows which includes three modules 170, 172, 174 flow control. Modules 170, 172, 174 flow control in the General case can control the amount and/or consumption of ingredients that are present in large volume. Each of the modules 170, 172, 174 flow control may consist of your flow measurement (for example, device 176, 178, 180 flow measurement), and such devices measure the volume of chilled sparkling water 164, chilled water 166 and cooling of corn syrup 168 high fructose (respectively). Device 176, 178, 180 flow measurement may alert 182, 184, 186 feedback (respectively) in the system 188, 190, 192 controller feedback (respectively).

System 188, 190, 192 controller feedback (which are detailed below) can compare the signals 182, 184, 186 flow feedback with the desired volume corresponding to consumption, for each of chilled sparkling water 164, chilled water 166 and cooling of corn syrup 168 high fructose (respectively). After signal processing 182, 184, 186 flow feedback, system 188, 190, 192 controller feedback (respectively) can generate signals 194, 196, 198 flow control (respectively), which may be generated in various nodes of 200, 202, 204, the variable impedance highways (respectively). Examples of nodes 200, 202, 204 modifiable full resistance highways disclosed and claimed in the patent US № 5755683 and US patent publication № 2007/0085049, both of these documents in their entirety are mentioned here for reference. Nodes 200, 202, 204 modifiable full resistance highways can regulate the consumption of chilled sparkling water 164, chilled water 166 and cooling of corn syrup 168 high fructose which are on the highway 218, 220, 222 (respectively), and served in the nozzle 24 and (after that) in a container 30. However, the following describes our additional variants of the nodes modifiable full resistance arteries.

Highway 218, 220, 222 can additionally include the on / off valves 212, 214, 216 (respectively) to prevent the flow of fluid on the highway 218, 220, 222 for periods, when the flow of fluid is undesirable or it is not required (e.g. during transport, maintenance procedures and idle).

In one embodiment, on / off valves 212, 214, 216 may include on-off valves with electromagnetic control. However, in other variants of implementation of the on / off valves can be any dip valve, known in the art, including but not limited to, the valves are actuated by any means. In addition, on / off valves 212, 214, 216 may have a configuration that enables the prevention of the flow of fluid on the highway 218, 220, 222 whenever the system 10 processing does not dosing. In addition, the functionality of the digital valves, 212, 214, 216 can be implemented through nodes 200, 202, 204 modifiable full resistance highways by completely closing nodes 200, 202, 204 modifiable full resistance, and therefore prevents the flow of fluid on the highway 218, 220, 222.

As described above, Fig. 3 simply presented an illustrative view subsystem 20 pipelines and management. Accordingly, way of illustration subsystem 20 pipelines and control is not a limitation of the invention because there may be other configurations. For example, some or all of the functionality of the system 182, 184, 186 controller feedback can be incorporated into the subsystem 14 logic. In addition, with regard modules 170, 172, 174 flow control, serial configuration components is shown in Fig. 3 only for illustration. Thus shown serial configuration serves simply as a possible option implementation. However, other options for implementing components can be located in a different sequence.

In Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of the above subsystems 18 and subsystems 20 pipelines and management. Subsystem 18 may include node 250 modular products, which can also have a configuration that enables showing the connection of one or more containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products that can be configured as providing storage for use during product preparation 28. is substrates, which are used during preparation of the product. Examples of such or substrates may include - but are not limited to - the first portion of a flavouring agent soft drink, a second portion of flavouring substances soft drink, substance giving the taste of coffee, , pharmaceutical substances, and may be fluids, powders, or solids. However, for illustrative purposes, the following description refers to that are fluids. In some cases, implementation, are with powders and solids. If powder, the system may comprise additional subsystem for dispensing powder and/or recovery powder (although, as described in the following examples, if is a powder, the powder recovery can be carried out as part ways of mixing of the product, i.e. by the software distributor).

Node 250 modular products may include many of the slot nodes 260, 262, 264, 266, which configuration provides switchable connection variety of containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products. In this particular example, the node 250 modular products shown includes four slotted site (namely, cracks 260, 262, 264, 266) and therefore may be cited as the host modules products. When positioning of one or more containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products in the node 250 modular products container the product (for example, the container 254 product), you can insert a slide in the slit node (for example, a slotted node 262) in the direction of the arrow 268. Although, as shown on the drawing, in a possible embodiment shows the «site product modules», in other variants of implementation within the node modules can be more or less the product. Depending on the product, subject to the administration by means of a dosing system, the number of containers of products are subject to change. Thus, the number of containers of the product inside any node modules can be made dependent on the application and can be selected to suit the requirements of any desired characteristic of the system, including but not limited to, effectiveness, need and/or function of the system.

For illustrative purposes, each slit node node 250 modular products shown includes the site of the pump. For example: slot node 252 shows including site 270 pump; slot node, 262 shows including site 272 pump; slot node 264 shows including site 274 pump; and crevice node 266 shows including site 276 pump.

An example of one or more nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump may include - but not limited to site magnetic coil piston pump, which produces the expected determined by calibration, the volume of fluid every time when power supply is served in one or more nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump. In one embodiment, these pumps are supplied by ULKA Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche S. p. A., Pavia, Italy. For example, every time subsystem 14 logic by bus 38 data enables the host of the pump (for example, host 274 pump)this node pump can provide approximately 30 ul fluid , the prisoner inside the container 256 product (however, through calibration, you can change the volume of a flavouring agent). Also, only for illustrative purposes, in this part of the description represent a fluid environment. The term «user-friendly calibration or through calibration» refers to the amount of any information and/or characteristics that can be installed through calibration pump unit and/or its separate pumps.

Other examples of nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump and different methods of pumping described in US patent no 4808161, US patent № 4826482, US patent № 4976162, US patent № 5088515 patent US no 5350357, all of them in their entirety are mentioned here for reference. In some cases, implementation, pump Assembly may constitute a diaphragm pump, as shown in Fig. 54-55. In some cases, implementation, site of the pump can be any of the nodes of the pump and may provide for the application of any of the methods pumping described in US patent no 5421823, which in its entirety is mentioned here for reference.

The above-mentioned documents are described examples of pumps on the basis of membranes with pneumatic actuator, which can be used for pumping of fluids. The pump Assembly on the basis of the membrane with a pneumatic drive, it may be advantageous for one or more reasons, including but not limited to, the ability to provide appropriate amount, for example, expressed in number of fluids of different compounds reliably and for a large number of working cycles, and/or because the pump units may require less electricity, as it can use the pneumatic energy, for example, from the source of carbon dioxide. In addition, the pump on the basis of membrane may not require a dynamic seal, which moves relative to the surface of the seal. Vibration pumps, such as produced by ULKA, usually require the use of elastomeric dynamic seals, which may come into disrepair over time, for example, after the impact of some types of fluids and/or wear. In some cases, implementation, pumps based on the membrane with pneumatic actuator can be more reliable, cost-effective and simple calibration than other pumps. They can also reduce noise, produce less heat and consume less energy than other pumps. example of the pump based on the membrane is shown on Fig. 54.

Different ways to perform a node 2900 pump on the basis of the membrane with a pneumatic drive, shown in Fig. 54-55, include cavity, which in Fig. 54 is designated 2942 and that may be mentioned as a pump chamber, and in Fig. 55 is designated 2944, and it can also be referred to the managing camera fluid. This cavity includes diaphragm 2940, which divides the cavity into two chambers - the pumping chamber 2942 and volumetric camera 2944.

In Fig. 54 shows a stylized representation of a possible host 2900 pump on the basis of the membrane. In this embodiment, the node 2900 pump on the basis of membrane includes membrane or diaphragm 2940, pumping chamber 2942, controlled camera 2944 fluid (better prominent in Fig. 55), switching valve 2910 and check valves 2920 and 2930. In some variants of implementation, the volume of pumping chamber 2942 can range from approximately 20 to approximately 500 . In a possible embodiment, the volume of pumping chamber 2942 can be in the range of approximately 30 to approximately 250 . In another potential option for implementation, the volume of pumping chamber 2942 can range from approximately 40 to approximately 100 .

Switching valve 2910 can be activated to transfer control channel 2958 pump status messages fluid or channel 2954 fluid switching valve, or channel 2956 fluid switch valve. In embodiment, switching valve 2910 can be solenoid valve with electromagnetic drive that is fired when the inputs of electrical signals by means of tyres 2912 management. In other permissive options for implementing, switching valve 2910 can be pneumatic or hydraulic valve on the basis of the membrane with pneumatic or hydraulic actuator, set to operate at the inputs of a pneumatic or hydraulic signals. In some variants of implementation, switching valve 2910 may be located inside the cylinder piston hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical or electromagnetic drive. More generally, for use in the node 2900 pump can be equipped with any type of valve, preferably valve, made with the possibility of switching messages fluid with a control channel 2958 pump between the canal 2954 fluid switch valve and channel 2956 fluid switch valve.

In some cases, implementation, channel 2954 fluid switch valve brought to power a positive pressure of a fluid medium (which can be pneumatic or hydraulic). The magnitude of the required pressure of the fluid may depend on one or more factors, including but not limited to, the tensile strength and elasticity of the diaphragm 2940, density and/or viscosity of the pumped fluid, the degree of solubility of dissolved solids in the fluid and/or the length and size of channels of fluid and holes inside the node 2900 pump. The different variants of implementation, the source of the pressure of fluid can create pressure in the range of approximately 0,103 MPa (15 pounds-force per square inch (Fn-with/.)) to approximately 1,724 MPa (250 lb-with/.). In implementation options for, the source of the pressure of fluid can create pressure in the range of approximately 0,414 MPa (60 lb-with/.) to approximately 0,689 MPa (100 lb-with/.). In another potential option for implementation, the source of the pressure of fluid can create pressure in the range of approximately China 0,483 MPa (70 lb-with/.) to approximately 0,552 MPa (80 lb-with/.). As mentioned above, in some versions of the implementation of the dosing system it is possible to obtain carbonated beverages, and so as an ingredient, you can use carbonated water. In these variants implementation, pressure gas FROM 2 , used for formation of carbonated beverages, often approximately 0,517 MPa (75 lb-with/.), with the same source of gas pressure can also be adjusted to smaller quantities and used in some variants for the implementation of the pump drive-based membranes to pumping small amounts of fluid in the machine dispensing drinks.

In response to a suitable signal issued on tires 2912 control valve 2910 can translate channel 2954 fluid switch valve in the status message fluid with a control channel 2958 pump. Thus, a positive pressure of the fluid can be transmitted diaphragm 2940, which in turn can escalate the fluid, which is in the pump chamber 2942, out through the outlet port 2950 pump. Check valve 2930 ensures that the pumped fluid cannot drain pumping chamber 2942 through the inlet channel 2952.

Switching valve 2910 through tyres 2912 management can transfer control channel 2958 pump status messages on the fluid channel 2956 fluid switch valve, which can cause achievement diaphragm 2940 wall of the pumping chamber 2942 (as shown in Fig. 54). In one embodiment, the channel 2956 fluid switch valve can be connected to the power vacuum, which when translated to the message status on fluid with a control channel 2958 pump can cause a diversion aperture 2940, reducing the amount of managing camera 2944 pump and increasing the volume of pumping chamber 2942. Diversion aperture 2940 causes the injection of fluid into the pumping chamber 2942 to the inlet channel 2952 pump. Check valve 2920 prevents the backflow of the pumped fluid back into the pumping chamber 2942 the final channel 2950.

In one embodiment, aperture 2940 can be made from semi-rigid material such as spring gives the diaphragm tendency to maintain the curvilinear form or forms of the solenoid, and acting like a spring type of bowl-shaped aperture. For example, aperture 2940 can be made or stamped at least part of a thin sheet of metal, and the metal that you can use, may include, but are not limited to high carbon spring steel, Nickel alloys and silver with a high content of Nickel, stainless steel, titanium alloys, copper with admixture of beryllium, etc. Site 2900 pump can be executed so that the convex surface of the diaphragm 2940 addressed to the control chamber 2944 pump and/or managing channel 2958 pump. Thus, aperture 2940 may have a natural tendency to allocation after a clip of it on to the surface of the pumping chamber 2942. In these circumstances, channel 2956 fluid switch valve can be connected to an ambient pressure (atmospheric pressure), that provides for the automatic disqualification of the diaphragm 2940 and absorption of fluid in the pump chamber 2942 through the inlet channel 2952 pump. In some variants of implementation, the concave part of the diaphragm type of spring limits the amount equal to or substantially approximately equal to the volume of fluid supplied for each stroke of the pump. This has the advantage of eliminating the need run the pumping chamber, which has a limited amount, the exact dimensions of which may prove difficult achievable or production of which within the acceptable tolerances can be costly. In this embodiment, the management, the pump chamber is of the form that lets you adjust to the convex side of the diaphragm at rest, and the geometry of the opposite surface can be any geometry, i.e. its performance, it may not matter.

In one embodiment, the volume of supplied membrane pump can be implemented in the «open loop» in the absence of a mechanism to measure and validate the submission of the expected volume of fluid for every stroke of the pump. In another embodiment, the volume of the fluid being pumped through the pump chamber for stroke membrane can be measured using the method of System transfusion fluid (FMS)», described in more US patents №№ 4808161, 4826482, 4976162, 5088515 and 5350357, all of them in their entirety are mentioned here for reference. In short, measurement using the FMS is used to detect the volume of fluid supplied for each stroke of the pump based on the membrane. Outside the site of the pump is a small reference aerial camera with fixed volume, for example, in the pneumatic collector (not shown). Valve isolates the reference chamber and the second pressure sensor. Volume of the working stroke of the pump can be accurately computed by filling reference chamber air pressure and the subsequent opening of the valve into the pumping chamber. The volume of air on the side of the camera can be calculated on the basis of a fixed amount of reference chamber and the pressure changes when connecting reference chamber with a pumping chamber. In some variants of implementation, the amount of fluid to be pumped through the pump chamber for stroke membranes, can be measured using the method of Acoustic volume measurement» (AVS). Method of acoustic measurement of volume is the subject of inventions under patent US №№ 5575310 and 5755683 assigned limited liability company DEKA Products and pursuant to the patent publications №№ US 2007/0228071 A1, US 2007/0219496 A1, US 2007/0219480 A1, US 2007/0219597 A1 and WO 2009/088956, all of them in their entirety are mentioned here for reference. With this option, the implementation is possible to measure the volume of fluid in range, which enables to contribute to high-precision and precision operational control of pumping. You can also use other alternative methods of measuring the volume of fluid, for example, methods based on the Doppler effect; also the use of the sensors on the basis of Hall effect in combination with a blade or a folding valve, using a deformable beams (for example, associated with the flexible element on top of the camera fluid, for measuring the deflection of the flexible element, the use of a capacitive measurement with the plates, or the use of thermal methods based on time-of-flight particles.

Site 284 collector can have a configuration that enables connection to beam 384 pipes that can be sent in the form of the channel (coming either directly or indirectly) to a nozzle 24. As mentioned above, the subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, also issues (either directly or indirectly) fluid environment, at least in one embodiment, in the form of chilled sparkling water 164, chilled water 166 and cooling of corn syrup 168 high fructose to the nozzle 24. Accordingly, since the system 14 logic can (in this particular example) to regulate specific number of different ingredients that are present in large amount, for example, chilled soda water 164, chilled water 166 and cooling of corn syrup 168 high fructose as well as the number of different (for example, the first substrate (i.e. flavouring agent), the second substrate (i.e. ) and the third substrate (i.e., a pharmaceutical product)), this system 14 logic can selectively control the preparation product 28.

As mentioned above, one or more nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump can be a node magnetic coil piston pump, which gives the proper amounts of fluid every time subsystem 14 control logic (by bus 38 data) consists of one or more nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump. In addition, and subject to the foregoing, the subsystem 14 logic can execute one or more processes 120 control, which can provide management of work of system of the 10 processing. An example of such a management process may include the generation process of excitation signal (not shown), designed to produce excitation signal, which can be issued from the subsystem 14 logic in nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump bus 38 data. One possible methodology for generating the above excitation signal is disclosed in the patent application US no 11/851344 entitled «System and method of generating excitement signal» (“SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A DRIVE SIGNAL”), which was filed on 6 September 2007 and all the description of which is mentioned here for reference.

Although in Fig. 4 shows one nozzle 24, in various other options for implementing it is possible to have more than one nozzle 24. In some versions of the exercise of, more than one container 30 may take the product, dosing from the system, for example, through more than one installed beam tubes. Thus, in some versions implementation, the metering system can be configured such that one or more users can query the dosage of one or more products at a time.

To measure the flow of the above through each node, 270, 272, 274, 276 pump can be used sensors 306, 308, 310, 312 flow on the basis of capacity.

In Fig. 5A (side view) and Fig. 5V (top view) also shows possible sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity. Sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity may include the first capacitor lining 310 and the second capacitor lining 312. The second capacitor plate 312 has a configuration that enables movement in relation to the first of the capacitor plates 310. For example, the first capacitor plate 310 can be firmly attached to the structure within the system 10 processing. Besides, the sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity may also be rigidly attached to the construction within the system 10 processing. However, the second capacitor plate 312 can be performed with the possibility of displacement relative to the first capacitor plates 312 (and sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity) by using the site 314 diaphragm. Site 314 of the diaphragm may have a configuration that enables movement of the second capacitor plates 312 in the direction of the arrow 316. Site 314 aperture can be made of various materials, which ensure movement of the second capacitor plates 312 in the direction of the arrow 316. For example, a node 314 aperture can be made of foil, consisting of stainless steel, coated polyethylene terephthalate (i.e. PET) to prevent corrosion, foil, consisting of stainless steel. In the alternative, the node 314 aperture can be made of titanium foil. In addition, the site 314 aperture can be made of plastic, with one surface of the host 14 aperture of plastic to form a second capacitor plates 312. In some cases, implementation, plastic can be - but not limited to, plastic, subjected moldable or laminated sheet PET.

Accordingly, when you turn on the node 272 pump creates a vacuum (inside the camera 318 sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity), which allows the absorption of a suitable (e.g. substrate), for example, from the container 254 product. Therefore, if you enable the host 272 and the pump to create a vacuum inside the camera 318, the second capacitor plate 212 can move down (with reference to Fig. 5A), thus increasing the distance «d» (i.e. the distance between the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312).

Referring to Fig. 5C and in accordance with the information known in the prior art, the capacity (With) the capacitor is determined according to the following equality:

where: «ε» is the permittivity of the dielectric material located between the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312; «And» the size of the capacitor plates; and d is the distance between the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate of 312. Since the value «d» is in the denominator of the above equality, any increase in the value of the «d» leads to a corresponding reduction in the value of «C» (i.e. the capacitor).

Continuing the consideration of the foregoing example, and referring also to the Fig. 5D, suppose that when a node 272 pump is not enabled, the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, has a capacity of 5 pF. Suppose also that when a node 272 pump starts when T=1, inside the camera 316 vacuum is created, sufficient to move the second capacitor plates 312 down on far enough to lead to a 20%reduction capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate of 312. Accordingly, the new value of the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, may be 4,00 pF. In Fig. 5E shows an illustrative example of the second capacitor plates 312, moved down during the above sequence of operations pumping.

When suitable excreted from the container 254 product, vacuum inside the camera 318 can be reduced and the second capacitor plate 312 can move up to the initial position (as shown in Fig. 5A). When the second capacitor plate 312 moves up, the distance between the second capacitor plate 312 and the first plate of the capacitor 310 can be reduced again to its initial value. Accordingly, the capacitance of the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, may again make 5,00 pF. When the second capacitor plate 312 moves upward and back into its original position, the number of movements of the second capacitor plates 312 can lead to the fact that the second capacitor plate 312 slip by its original position and immediately will be closer to the first plate of the capacitor 310 than to the initial position of the second capacitor plates 312 (as shown in Fig. 5A). Accordingly, the capacitance of the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, this can quickly exceed its initial value 5,00 pF and soon stabilize at the level of 5,00 pF.

The above to change the values of capacitance (in this example) between 5,00 pF and 4,00 pF the cyclical repetition of switching on and off the site 272 pump can continue, for example, until the container 254 product will not . For illustrative purposes, let's assume that the container 254 emptied at the moment T=5. By that time, the second capacitor plate 312 may not return to its original position (as shown in Fig. 5A). In addition, because the site 272 pump continues to cyclic function, the second capacitor plate 312 may continue to retreat downwards until this second capacitor plate 312 is no longer able to move (as shown in Fig. 5F). At this point in time, thanks to the ongoing increase of the distance «d», which is shown in Fig. 5A and 5E, the value of the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, may minimized, reaching the lowest level of 320 capacity. The actual value of the minimum capacity may vary, depending on the flexibility of the host 314 diaphragm.

In addition, in the case when the above value of the capacitance decreases to less than 4,00 pF (for example, to the minimum capacity 320), it may characterize the emptying of the container 254 product. Furthermore, in case where a change of magnitude smaller than expected (for example, less the above changes 1,00 pF), this can indicate a leak between the container 254 product and sensor 308 flow on the basis of capacity.

To determine the value of the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312, it is possible to signal (via connectors 322, 324) in the system 326 measurement of capacitance. Output signal system 326 measurement of capacitance can be delivered to a subsystem 314 logic. An example of the system 326 measurement of capacitance may include system CY8C21434-24LFXI PSOC firm Cypress Semiconductor, San Jose, California, USA, design and operation of which is described in the document «the user Module descriptor, configuration state» ("CSD User Module"), published by the firm Cypress Semiconductor and referenced here for reference. System 326 measurement of capacitance can have a configuration that enables compensation of environmental factors (e.g. temperature, humidity and changes in the power supply voltage).

System 326 measurement of capacitance can have a configuration that enables measurements capacity (as applied to the capacitor formed by the first plate of the capacitor 310 and the second capacitor plate 312) over a period of time to determine if there are, the changes described above capacity. For example, the system 326 measurement of capacitance can have a configuration that enables operational control of changes to the above capacity, which occur during the interval holding of 0.50 seconds. Accordingly, as in this particular example, a node 272 pump is a minimum frequency of 2.00 Hz (i.e. at least once every 0,50 seconds), then at least one of the above mentioned changes in capacitance must be perceived by the system 326 measure of the capacity for each measurement cycle, occupying 0,50 seconds.

Although sensor 308 flow is described above as made on the basis of capacity, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations are considered as being within the scope of the claims of the invention. For example, referring to Fig. 5G, let's assume for illustrative purposes, that the sensor 308 flow does not include the first capacitor lining 310 and the second capacitor lining 312. Alternatively, sensor 308 flow may include site 328 measuring Converter that can be directly or indirectly connected to node 314 diaphragm. If connected directly, site 328 measuring transducer can be installed on the node 314 diaphragm or attached to it. Alternatively, if it is connected by indirect means, site 328 measuring transducer can be connected to node 324 diaphragm, for example, with the help of unit 330 link.

As mentioned above, when a fluid moves through the camera 318, site 314 aperture can move. For example, a node 314 aperture can move in the direction of the arrow 316. In the alternative or additional version, site 314 of the diaphragm may be deformed (for example, become slightly concave or convex (as shown through outlined by dashed lines nodes 332, 334 aperture)). As it is known in the prior art (a) remains whether the host 314 aperture essentially flat when moving in the direction of the arrow 316, (b) bends whether becoming a convex node 332 diaphragm or concave node 334 aperture and remaining motionless relatively to the arrow 316, or (c) is there a combination of both forms of movement - all of this can vary depending on many factors (for example, the stiffness of the different parts of your site 314 aperture). Accordingly, by using the node 328 measuring transducer (in conjunction with the host 330 link and/or measuring system 336 measuring transducer) to control the movement of the entire site 314 diaphragm or part of it, you can determine the amount of fluid through the camera 318.

Due to the use of units of measuring transducers of different types (more discussed below), you can determine the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

For example, a node 328 measuring transducer may include linear adjustable differential transformer (LVDT) and can be firmly attached to the construction within the system 10 processing, and it can be connected to node 314 aperture through the site 330 link. Illustrative example of such an LVDT is transformer SE 750 100 from the company Macro Sensors, , new Jersey, USA. Sensor 308 flow can also be rigidly attached to the construction within the system 10 processing. Accordingly, if the node 314 diaphragm moves (for example, the arrow 316, or bent, becoming a convex or concave), then possibly operational control of the movement site 314 diaphragm. Therefore, it is possible and operational control of the quantity of fluid passing through the camera 318. Site 328 measuring transducer (i.e., the node that includes the LVDT) can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

In the alternative site 328 measuring transducer may include site or tape cartridge (such as a node player or cassette tape recorder) and can be firmly attached to the construction within the system 10 processing. Illustrative an example of such a site cassette tape or is the node N 16 D from Toshiba Corporation, Japan. Site 328 measuring transducer can be connected to node 314 aperture through the site 330 level (for example, host a hard rod). The needle site 328 measuring transducer can have a configuration that enables contact with the surface of the host 330 link (i.e. a node hard rod). Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), host 330 link (i.e. the hard rod) also moves in the direction of the arrow 316) and can RUB against the needle site 328 transducer. Therefore, the Assembly site 328 transmitter (i.e. the tape cartridge or ) and host 330 link (i.e. a node hard rod) can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include site magnetic coil (e.g., same voice coil host dynamics) and can be firmly attached to the construction within the system 10 processing. Illustrative an example of such a site magnetic coil is the site of the 5526-1 from the firm API Delevan Inc., East Aurora, new York, USA. Site 328 measuring transducer can be connected to node 314 aperture through the site 330 link, which may include site axial magnet. Illustrative an example of such a site axial magnet is the site of the DI6 from the firm K&J Magnetics, Inc., Jamieson, Pennsylvania, USA. Node axial magnet, enclosed within the host 330 link, you may have a configuration that enables slip coaxially with the node magnetic coil node 328 transducer. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), host 330 link (i.e. the magnet axial) also moves in the direction of the arrow 316). As it is known in the art movement node axial magnet inside the magnet coil induces a current in windings of the magnet coils. Therefore, the Assembly site magnetic coil (not shown), host 328 measuring Converter and a host of axial magnet (not shown) host 330 link can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 measurement Converter, and then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

In that sense it is used in this description, the definition of «piezoelectric» refers to any material that demonstrates the piezoelectric effect. Such materials may include, but are not limited to - the following: ceramics, film, metals, crystals.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include piezoelectric element that can be connected directly to a host 314 diaphragm. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative an example of such a piezoelectric element is the element of KBS-13DA-12A from AVX Corporation, Myrtle beach, South Carolina, USA. As it is known in the art, piezoelectric element can generate an electric output signal that varies depending on the size of mechanical stress acting on the piezoelectric element. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), piezoelectric element (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can be exposed to mechanical stress and therefore can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include piezoelectric leaf element, which can be connected directly to a host 314 diaphragm. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative an example of such a piezoelectric sheet item is the item 0-1002794-0 from the company MSI/Schaevitz, HAMPTON, Virginia, USA. As it is known in the art, piezoelectric leaf element electric output signal that varies depending on the size of mechanical stress acting on the piezoelectric leaf element. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), piezoelectric leaf element (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can be exposed to mechanical stress and therefore can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, the above piezoelectric leaf element (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can be located near the site 314 aperture and acoustically connected with it. Piezoelectric leaf element (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can include or not include the site of a cargo for improving the ability of piezoelectric sheet item resonate. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), piezoelectric leaf element (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can be exposed to mechanical stress (due to acoustic communication) and therefore can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include site accelerometer, which can be connected directly to a host 314 diaphragm. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative an example of such a site accelerometer is the site of the AD22286-R2 of Analog Devices, Inc., Norwood, Massachusetts, USA. As we know from the art node accelerometer can generate electromagnetic output signal that varies depending on the acceleration, which affects the node accelerometer. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), the node accelerometer (prisoner inside a site, 328 transmitter) can be changed by levels of acceleration and therefore can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include node microphone, which can be located near the site 314 aperture and acoustically connected with it. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative an example of such a site microphone is the site of the EA-21842 from the company Knowles Acoustics, Itasca, Illinois, USA. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), the node microphone (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can be exposed to mechanical stress (due to acoustic communication) and therefore can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

Alternatively, site 328 measuring transducer may include optical node determine the movement, having configuration, providing operational control of the movement site 314 diaphragm. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative example of such an optical node determine the movement is the site of the Z4W-V from the company Advanced Motion Systems, Inc., , new York, USA. For illustrative purposes, let's assume that the above optical node determine the movement includes a generator of the optical signal guide to the node 314 aperture optical signal reflected from the site 314 aperture and changes optical sensor (also prisoners inside the optical node determine the movement). Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), the optical signal, measured by the above optical sensor (enclosed inside a site, 328 transmitter) may vary. Therefore, optical node definitions of displacement (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

In addition to the aforementioned examples sensor 308 flow are of an illustrative character, you should not consider them as restrictive as possible - which can be considered within the scope of the claims of the invention - of other configurations. For example, though the site 328 measuring transducer as shown on the outside of the host 314 diaphragm, site 328 measuring transducer may be placed inside the camera 318.

Although several examples above sensor 308 flow within the context of connection to a node 314 aperture, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention as possible - which can be considered within the scope of the claims of the invention - of other configurations. For example, as shown in Fig. 5H sensor 308 flow may include piston Assembly 338, which can be moved by a spring node 340. Piston Assembly 338 can be located near the site 314 diaphragm and can have a configuration that enables moving a node 314 diaphragm. Accordingly, piston Assembly 338 can simulate movement node 314 diaphragm. So the node 328 measuring transducer can be connected to node 338 and can reach the above results.

In addition, when the sensor 308 flow configuration, providing for the presence of the piston 338 and spring node 340, site 328 measuring transducer may include site operational control inductance, intended for operative control of inductance spring node 340. Accordingly, the node 330 link you can not use. Illustrative example of such an optical node operational control of inductance is the unit L/C Meter II B from the company Almost All Digital Electronics, Auburn, Washington, USA. Accordingly, when a node 314 diaphragm moves or bent (as mentioned above), inductance spring host 330, variable above node operational control inductance (enclosed inside a site, 328 transmitter)may vary, for example, because of changes of electric resistance at bending spring node 340. So the node operational control inductance (enclosed within the site 328 transmitter) can generate a signal that can be processed (for example, strengthen and/or convert and/or filter) using the measuring system 336 transducer. The processed signal can then issue the subsystem 14 logic and use to ascertain the amount of fluid passing through the camera 318.

In Fig. 6A shows a schematic view of the subsystem 20 pipelines and management. Although the description of the subsystem of pipelines and control for the system of pipelines and control used for management of chilled sparkling water 164 added to the product 28, via the module 170 flow control, this is only an illustrative example, not requiring limitations of this invention, as there are also other configurations. For example, a subsystem of the pipelines and management, described below, can be, for example, the number of chilled water 166 (for example, via the module 172 flow control) and/or chilled corn syrup 168 high fructose (for example, via the module 174 flow control), added to the product 28.

As mentioned above, the subsystem 20 pipelines and management may include system 188 controller feedback, which receives the signal 182 flow feedback from the measuring device 176. System 188 controller feedback can compare the signal 182 flow feedback with the desired volume flow (defined subsystem 14 logic via the bus 38 data). Once processed the signal 182 flow feedback, the system 188 controller feedback can generate a signal 194 flow control, which can be issued at the site of 200 modifying the impedance of the highway.

System 188 controller feedback can include a controller 350 generation of the trajectory, the regulator 352 flow controller 354 filing ahead, block 356 unit delay, the controller 358 saturation and 360 controller stepper motor, all these components are detailed below.

Controller 350 generation of the trajectory may have a configuration that enables reception of the control signal from the subsystem 14 logic by bus 38 data. This control signal can determine the path for the intended way of submitting fluid (in this case - chilled soda water 164 module 170 flow control) subsystem 14 control logic for use in the product 28. However, you might need to modify the trajectory of the envisaged subsystem 14 logic, before processing, for example, the controller 352 flow. For example, in control systems is a trend towards the presence of hard-to-treat curves management, time-dependent, which are composed of a number of line segments (i.e. those which include step changes). For example, the regulator 352 consumption can have a curve 370 management, which is difficult processed, since it consists of three different line segments, namely, segments, 372, 374, 376. Accordingly, in the transition points (for example, transition points 378, 380) controller 352 consumption, in particular, (and subsystem 20 pipelines and management in General) would instantaneous change in the flow from the first to the second issue. Therefore controller 350 generation of the trajectory can be filtered 30 curve control for the formation of a smooth curve 382 management, which will be easier to process controller 352 consumption, in particular, (and subsystem 20 pipelines and management in General), as an immediate transition from the first flow to the second flow is no longer required.

In addition, the controller 350 generation of the trajectory can provide wetting before filling and flushing carried out after filling nozzles to 24. In some cases, implementation and/or for some formulations, one or more ingredients can create problems for nozzle 24, if the ingredient (called «polluting nozzle ingredient») contacts with nozzle 24 directly, for example in the form in which this ingredient is stored. In some variants of implementation, the nozzle may be humidified before filling using ingredient «to pre-fill», for example, water in order to prevent direct contact «pollutant nozzle ingredient» with nozzle 24. You can then clean the nozzle 24 after filling in the «ingredient for washing after filling», for example, water.

In particular, in the case when the nozzle 24 before filling washed, for example, 10 ml of water, and/or washed after filling, for example, 10 ml of water or any ingredient of the «rinse after filling» immediately after the termination add pollutant nozzle ingredient controller 350 generation of the trajectory can delete ingredient for washing before completing and/or ingredient for washing after filling, providing for the issuance of an additional quantity of pollutant nozzle ingredient during the process of filling.

In particular, when the container is 30 with the medium 28, flush water before filling or «means the pre-wash» may lead to the concentration of pollutant nozzle ingredient in the product 28 will be reduced. Controller 350 generation of the trajectory can then allow for the addition of a polluting nozzle ingredient with a flow rate greater than necessary, which leads to a transition product 28 from «lower concentration» to «a proper concentration» and «concentration» referred ingredient or to the presence of him in a concentration higher than that prescribed for a particular recipe. However, once added, the proper quantity of pollutant nozzle ingredient washing process after filling can ensure the introduction of additional water or other «ingredient for washing after filling», which again leads to 28 product with good concentration of pollutant nozzle ingredient.

Controller 352 rate can be configured as a controller with a proportional-integral (PI) circuit. Controller 352 flow can to compare and processing, which in General are described above as those with the system 188 controller feedback. For example, the controller 352 consumption may have a configuration that enables the reception of the signal 182 feedback from the device 176 flow measurement. Controller 352 flow can compare the signal 182 flow feedback with the desired volume flow (defined subsystem 14 logic and modifiable controller 350 generation of the trajectory). After processing of the signal 182 flow feedback controller 352 flow can generate a signal 194 flow control, which may be issued in a node 200 modifying the impedance of the highway.

Controller 354 submission ahead of the may issue an assessment of the «best assumptions, concerning what should be the starting position of the node 200 modifying the impedance of the highway. In particular, suppose that at a certain constant pressure, the variable node impedance highway has ow (chilled sparkling water 164) between 0.00 ml/s and 120,00 ml/sec. Furthermore, we assume that when filling the container 30 product-drink 28 desirable consumption 40 ml/sec. Accordingly, the controller 354 filing ahead may provide a signal filing ahead (bus 384 filing ahead), who first opens the 200 modified impedance highway to 33.33% of the maximum holes (assuming that the node 200 modifying the impedance of the highway runs in linear mode).

When determining the value fed ahead, the controller 354 filing ahead can use the lookup table (not shown), which can be made empirically, and can detect signal subject to extradition, with different initial costs. An example of such information table may include, but is not limited to the following table.

Flow rate, ml/sec

Signal controller stepper motor

Impetus for an angle of 0 degrees

Impetus for rotated 30 degrees

Impetus for an angle of 60 degrees

Impetus for an angle of 150 degrees

The impulse to turn at 240 degrees

Impetus for 270 degrees rotation

The impulse to turn at 300 degrees

Controller 358 saturation can have a configuration that enables the abolition of the integrated management system 188 controller feedback (which, as described above, can be configured with the PI controller circuit) whenever the host 200 modifying the impedance of the highway is set equal to the maximum flow rate (360 controller stepper motor)that leads to the increase of the system stability by reducing flow and vibration of the system.

Controller 360 stepper motor can have a configuration that enables the conversion of a signal controller 358 saturation (bus 386), the signal used by host 200 modifying the impedance of the highway. Node 200 modified impedance supply can include stepper motor for the correction of the size of the aperture (and therefore - flow) node 200 modifying the impedance of the highway. Accordingly, the control signal 194 may have a configuration that enables management of the stepping motor, the member of the site, the variable impedance highway.

Also in Fig. 6B shows that the examples of devices 176, 178, 180 flow measurement modules 170, 172, 174 flow control, respectively, can include, but without limitation - equipped wheel device for measuring the flow of the turbine type of device for measuring the flow rate or pressure type measuring device consumption (for example, discharging types device 388 flow measurement). Thus, the different variants of implementation, a device for measuring the flow rate can be any device, made with the possibility of measuring flow, either directly or indirectly. In a possible embodiment used discharging types device 388 flow measurement. In this embodiment, the device 388 flow measurement can include a multitude of input engaged gear (for example, gear 390, 392), which may require, for example, the passage of any content, the current through the discharge type device 388 flow measurement, one or more specific channels (for example, channels 394, 396), resulting, for example, rotating gears 390 counterclockwise rotation gear 392 clockwise. Through the operational control of rotation shesteren 390, 392, you can generate feedback signal (for example, the signal 182 feedback) and issue it in a suitable flow controller (for example, the controller 352 flow).

In Fig. 7-14 shows the various illustrative options for flow control module (for example, module 170 flow control). However, as mentioned above, the order of the nodes may vary in different variants of implementation, i.e. nodes can be arranged in any desired order. For example, in some versions of the implementation of the nodes are arranged in the following order: a device for measuring the flow rate, the valves, the site of the rolling impedance, although other options for implementing nodes are located in the following order: a device for measuring the flow rate, the site of the rolling of the impedance, the valves. In some cases, implementation may be desirable to change the order of nodes in order to maintain pressure and fluid in a node, the variable impedance, or to modify the pressure of the site, the variable impedance. In some variants of implementation, with variable valve impedance may include lip seal. In these variants of implementation, it may be desirable to maintain the pressure and fluid in seal. This can be achieved by positioning the sites in the following order: a device for measuring the flow rate, the site of the rolling impedance and the valves. The valves are located after the host of variable impedance highway, supports the pressure and fluid at this node, the variable impedance so that the lip seal supports the desired seal.

The valves are 212 may include valve 406 of the «banjo»driven solenoid 408. Valve 406 of the «banjo» can be (e.g. by springs, which are not shown) for damper 406 of the «banjo» in the closed position, thereby preventing the consumption ingredient present in large measure through the 170 flow control. Excitation coil 408 solenoid (for example, in response to a control signal from the subsystem 14 logic can be carried out with the aim message linear motion 410 through the link 412 for output valve 406 of the «banjo» of sealing contact with the saddle 414 of the valve and thus to open the valves 212, allowing the flow of a ingredient present in large scale, site 200A modified impedance highway.

As mentioned above, the node 200A modified impedance highway can regulate the consumption of the ingredients present in large volumes. Site 200A modified impedance supply can include motor 416 drive, which may include, but without limitation - stepping motor or witness motor. Motor 416 drive in the General case can be connected to the valve 418 with a variable impedance. As mentioned above, the valve 418 with a variable impedance can control the flow ingredient present in large scale, for example, passing from the bistable valve 212 via 420 fluid and out of the vent 422 for the fluid. Examples valve 418 with a variable impedance described and claimed in patent US no 5755683 and the publication of US № 2007/0085049, both of these documents in their entirety are mentioned here for reference. Although not shown, between the motor 416 and valve 418 with a variable impedance can be connected gearbox.

Also in Fig. 8 and 9 shows another version of the module flow control (for example, module 170b flow control), in the General case including the flow meter 176b, the valves are 212b and site 200b modified impedance highway. Like the 170 flow control module 170b flow control may include inlet 400 for fluid, which may provide for the transfer of an ingredient present in large scale, flow meter 176b. The flow meter 176b may include the input of the gear engages 390, 392, located in the cavity 422, which may be formed, for example, within the frame of the item 402. Entered into gear gear 390, 392 and cavity 424 may limit the channels of the fluid along the perimeter of the cavity 424. Ingredient present in large scale, can pass from the flow meter 176b to the on-off valve 212b via 404 of the fluid. As shown, the inlet 400 for fluid and channel 404 fluid can provide flow channel, providing 90 degree turn to its motion in the flow meter 176b and out of it (i.e. in the cavity 424 and from it).

The valves are 212b may include valve 406 of the «banjo», injected into contact with the saddle 414 valve (for example, in response to deny the force applied by spring 426 through the link 412). When the coil 408 solenoid served agitation, valve 406 of the «banjo» may be derived from the sealing contact with the saddle 414 valve, thereby ensuring the flow ingredient present in large scale, site 200b modified impedance highway. In other variants of implementation, valve 406 of the «banjo» may be placed after the host 200b modified impedance highway.

Site 200b modified impedance highway in the General case, may include the first hard element (for example, shaft 428), having first surface. Shaft 428 may limit the first portion of the path of the fluid with the first end of the first surface. The first end of can include groove (for example, Paz 430)restricted to the first surface (for example, shaft 428). Groove 430 may shrink from a large cross-sectional area to the small cross-sectional area perpendicular to the tangent to the curve of the first surface. However, in other variants of implementation of the shaft 428 may include counterbore (e.g., direct hole ball form, see Fig. 15C), and not the groove 430. Second hard element (for example, housing 432) can have a second surface (e.g. internal counterbore 434). Second hard element (for example, housing 432) may restrict the second part of the path of the fluid with the second end of the second surface. The first and second hard items are made with the possibility of continuous rotation relative to each other from the fully open position with the passing through the partly open position closed position. For example, shaft 428 can result in rotation relative to the housing 432 by an electric motor 416 drive (which can include, for example, stepper motor or witness of an electric motor). The first and the second surface limit the space between them. Hole (for example, a hole 436) in the second hard element (i.e. housing 432) can provide hydraulic message between the first and second sections of the path of the fluid, where the first and second hard elements is in the fully open position or in one of the partially open to the provisions relative to each other. A fluid flowing between the first and second sections of the path of the fluid flowing through a slot (for example, Paz 430), as well as through the hole (for example, a hole 436). At least one of the o-tool (for example, gasket, o-ring cross-section or a similar tool which is not shown) some options may be placed between the first and second surfaces, providing a seal between the first and second rigid elements to prevent leakage of fluid from the space, that also prevents leakage of fluid from the desired path of the fluid. However, in a possible embodiment, as shown on the drawings referred to seal the space seal of this type is not used. Instead, the possible options for implementing, as shown on the drawings referred to seal the space is used lip seal 429 or other suitable sealing tool.

For connection of fluid modules 170, 172, 174 flow control to the subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, and/or components located farther along the fluid, for example, 24 nozzles, you can apply different layout connections. For example, as shown in Fig. 8 and 9 with respect to the module 170b flow control, strike 438 can slidable move relative to guide part 440. The hole 432 for the release of fluid may be at least partially inserted a tube of fluid (not shown), and retaining strap 438 can make the reciprocating sliding locking tube fluid in contact with the outlet to the fluid. Between the tube fluid and vent 422 for fluid can be applied gaskets, sealing rings of circular cross-section, or similar means, to ensure the connection, a fluid medium.

Fig. 10-13 illustrate various additional module options flow control (e.g. modules 170c, 170d, 170e and 170f flow control, respectively). Modules 170c, 170d, 170e and 170f flow control in the General case are different from the previously described modules 170a, 170b flow control for compounds for fluid and orientations in relation to host 200 modifying the impedance of the line, and to the bistable valve 212. For example, the modules 170d and 170f flow control, shown in Fig. 11 and Fig. 13, respectively, may include connection 442 for fluid, intended for feeding fluid flowmeters in 176d and 176f and from these meters. Similarly, module 170 flow control may include connection 444 for fluid, intended for feeding of fluid in the node 200C modified impedance highway and from this site. You can also apply various complementary or alternative connection to the fluid. Similarly, you can apply different relative orientation of the solenoid 408 and configurations deviations by means of a spring valve 406 of the «banjo» to meet the criteria of various configurations of packaging and design.

It should be noted that although the flow control (for example, modules, 170, 172, 174 flow control) described as having configured such that the ingredients that are present in large volume flow from the subsystem 16 ingredients present in large scale, flow meter (for example, flow meters 176, 178, 180, then at the site of the rolling of the impedance of the line (for example, nodes 200, 202, 204 modifying the impedance of the line), and finally through the valves (for example, on / off valves 212, 214, 216), it should not be considered a the limitation for this invention. For example, as shown in Fig. 7-14C and said, configuration modules flow control may be the path of the fluid from the subsystem 16 ingredients present in large volume flow meter (for example, flow meters 176, 178, 180), then to on-off valve (for example, on-off valve 212, 214, 216), and finally through the site of the rolling of the impedance of the line (for example, nodes 200, 202, 204 modifying the impedance of the line). You can also apply a variety of additional or alternative configurations. In addition, between one or more of the flow meter, two-position valve and a host of variable impedance highway possible relationship to one or more different additional or alternative components.

In Fig. 15A and 15V part of the site of the rolling of the impedance of the line (for example, host 200 modifying the impedance of the line) shows including motor 416 drive (which could be, for example, stepper motor, overseeing the motor, or similar electric motor). Motor 416 drive can be connected to the shaft 427, having executed a groove in it 430. According to Fig. 15C, in some versions implementation shaft 428 includes counterbore, as a potential option for implementation, as shown in Fig. 15C, counterbore is hole of a spherical shape. As mentioned, for example, with reference to Fig. 8 and 9, motor 416 drive can turn the 428 relative to the body (for example, the case 432) to regulate the flow through the node, the variable impedance highway. To a shaft of 428 can be connected magnet 446 (which, for example, can be at least partially located inside the hole in the shaft of the 428). Magnet 446 is, in General, diametrically , providing South pole 450, and the North pole 452. The position of the shaft rotation 428 can be defined, for example, on the basis of magnetic flux, the applied magnet 446 to one or more devices for measuring magnetic flux, for example, sensors 454, 456, shown in Fig. 9. Devices for measurement of magnetic flux can include, but without limitation to, for example, the sensors on the basis of Hall effect or similar sensor. A device for measuring magnetic flux may issue a position feedback signal, for example, in the subsystem 14 logic.

Also according to Fig. 15C, in some versions implementation, magnet 446 is on the side opposite to that at which it is embodiment, illustrated and described above in connection with Fig. 8 and 9. In addition, in this version, the implementation of the magnet 446 held holder 480 magnet.

As a complement or alternative to using magnetic sensors provisions (for example, to determine the position of the shaft rotation), variable impedance line can be determined on the basis of, at least partially, the provisions of the motor, or you can use an optical sensor to detect the position of the shaft.

As shown below in Fig. 16A and 16B, gear (for example, gear 390) discharging types of gear flow measurement device (for example, discharging types of gear devices 388 flow measurement) may include attached to it one or more magnets (for example, magnets, 458, 460). As mentioned above, when a fluid (for example, an ingredient present in large volume) flows through the discharging types device 388 flow measurement, gear 390 (and gear 392) can rotate. Speed gear 390 can be generally proportional to the rate of flow of fluid passing through the discharging types device 388 flow measurement. Rotation (and/or rotation gear 390 measured by the sensor magnetic flux (for example, sensor on the basis of Hall effect or similar sensor)that can measure the rotational movement of the axial magnets 458, 460, connected to the gear 390. Magnetic sensor flow, which may be located, for example, on the PCB 462 shown in Fig. 8, may provide a signal flow feedback (for example, the signal 182 flow feedback to the system controller flow feedback (for example, system 188 controller feedback).

In addition, 26 user has the opportunity to choose (via a column 508 «») one or more for inclusion in the composition of the drink 28. Examples of such can include, but without limitation - vitamin A, vitamin b 6 », «vitamin b-12 and vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.

In some cases, implementation, additional screen below the touch screen can include means «remote control» (not shown) for the screen. Remote control may include, for example, the arrow buttons up, down, left and right, and also a choice. However, other variants are possible provision of additional buttons.

Once the user has made 26 proper elections, 26 user can choose the button 510 «execute»and subsystem 22 user interface may issue appropriate data signals (by bus 32 data) subsystem 14 logic. By adopting these signals subsystem 14 logic can extract the appropriate data from the subsystem 12 memory and may issue appropriate control signals, for example, in the subsystem 16 ingredients present in large numbers, a subsystem of 18 and subsystem 20 pipelines and control, and these data can be processed (as described above) for the beverage 28. Alternatively, the user 26 may choose button 512 «cancel», and the interface 500 touch screen will return to the default state (where, for example, the button is not selected).

Subsystem 22 user interface can have a configuration that enables two-way communication with the user 26. For example, the 22 user interface may include information screen 514, which allows the system to 10 processing display information to the user 26. Examples of the types of information that can be issued to the user, may include - but not limited to advertisements, information regarding faults and warnings systems, and information regarding the cost of various products.

As mentioned above, the subsystem 14 logic can execute one or more processes 120 control, which can provide management of work of system of the 10 processing. Accordingly, the subsystem 14 logic can observe the process of the finite state machine (for example, the process 122 KA).

As also mentioned above, using a system of 10 processing, 26 user can select a particular drink 28 dosing (container 30) with the help of subsystem 22 user interface. Through subsystem 22 user interface, the user 26 may choose one or more options for the introduction of the ingredients in the composition of such a drink. As soon as the user 26 to make appropriate elections through subsystem 22 user interface, this subsystem 22 user interface can send the proper indication of the subsystem of 14 logic to specify the elections and the user's preferences 26 (relative to drink 28).

In making the selection, the user 26 may choose recipe, which is essentially a combination of two separate and different recipes and gives a multi-product. For example, a user on 26 may choose drink-chocolate flavoured essentially a combination of two separate and different components (i.e. vanilla ice cream and soda water to drink-chocolate-flavoured ). As an additional example, the user 26 may choose drink, which is a combination of coke and coffee. This combination of Cola and coffee is essentially a combination of two separate and different components (i.e. Cola soda and coffee).

Also according to Fig. 18, after receiving 550 above instructions, process 122 KA may provide the treatment 552 of this guidance, to determine whether a product (for example, drink 28), which should be readily available, multi-component product.

If the product that you want to get, is a multi-component product 554, the process 122 KA may provide identification 556 recipe (recipe), necessary (required) to obtain each of the components of the multi-component product. Identifiable recipe (identifiable recipe), you can choose from a variety of formulations 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory illustrated in Fig. 1.

If the product that you want to get, not a multi-component product 554, the process 122 KA may provide identification 558 multifocal recipe for cooking the product. One-component recipe you can choose from a variety of formulations 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory illustrated in Fig. 1. Accordingly, if the instruction received 550 and processed 552, was the indication that defined soda lemon-lime, since this is not a multi-component product, process, 122 KA may provide identification 558 the only recipe needed to obtain soda lemon-lime.

If the notice refers to the multi-component product 554, when identifying 556 suitable formulations, chosen from many recipes 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory, process 122 KA may conduct analysis of formulations 34, breaking them into many discrete States and in defining one or more state transitions. Then the process of 122 KA may provide a definition 562 at least one state machine (for each recipe) using at least a part of a set of discrete States.

If the order is not concerned with multicomponent product 554, when identifying 556 suitable formulations, chosen from many recipes 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory, process 122 KA may conduct analysis of formulations 34, breaking them into many discrete States and in defining one or more state transitions. Then the process of 122 KA may provide a definition of 566 at least one state machine for a recipe using at least a part of a set of discrete States.

As it is known in the art, finite state machine (FSM) is a model of behavior, consisting of a finite number of States, transitions between these States and/or action. For example, addressing also according to Fig. 19, determine if the destination machine for physical doorway, which can be either completely open or completely closed, the machine can provide two States, namely, an «open» state of 570 and «closed» state 572. In addition, there can be identified two transition, which provide a transition from one state into another state. For example, the transitional state 574 «opens the door (which causes a transition from the «closed» position 572 in the «open» state 570), and the transitional state 576 « - close the door (which causes a transition from the «open» status 570 in «closed» state 572).

In Fig. 20 shows the chart 600 States regarding how you can make coffee. Chart 600 States shows including five States, namely: the state of 602 unemployment; condition 604 readiness for cooking; condition 606 cooking; condition 608 temperature maintenance; and the state of the 610 off. In addition there are five transition States. For example, the transitional state 612 (for example, installation of filter coffee, installation of coffee beans, filling coffeemakers water) can lead to the transition from a state of 602 of unemployment in the state 604 readiness for cooking. The transitional state 614 (for example, a button cooking) corresponds to the transition from a state of 604 readiness for cooking in the state 606 cooking. The transitional state 616 (for example, release of water from the source of water) can lead to the transition from a state of 606 cooking in a state of 608 maintain the temperature. The transitional state 618 (for example, translation of the power switch in the off condition or exceeding the maximum time «warmer») can lead to the transition from a state of 608 temperature maintenance in the state of 610 off. The transitional state 620 (for example, translation of the power switch in the enabled state) can lead to the transition from a state of 610 off into a state of 602 unemployment.

Accordingly, the process 122 KA may provide for the establishment of one or more of finite state machines, which correspond to the formulas (or their parts)are used to obtain a product. As soon as finite state machines created subsystem 14 logic can enforce state machine workflow (finite state machines) and the creation of the product (e.g., multicomponent or label), requested, for example, a user 26.

Accordingly, assume that the system 10 processing takes 550 booking (via subsystem 22 user interface) that the user 26 chose drink-chocolate flavoured . The process of 122 KA may provide the treatment 552 directions to determine whether the drink-chocolate flavoured , multi-component product 554. As drink-chocolate flavoured , is a multi-component product 554, the process of 122 KA may provide identification 556 recipes, necessary for obtaining a drink-chocolate-flavoured (namely, the recipe soda water to drink flavoured , and formulation of vanilla ice cream), and carries out the analysis of 560 recipe soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream recipe, ensuring split it up into multiple discrete States and in defining one or more state transitions. Then the process of 122 KA may provide a definition of 566 at least one state machine (for each recipe) using at least part of many discrete States. These operations finite state machines can be consistently implemented subsystem 14 control logic for the user to 26 gotten a drink-chocolate flavoured .

At realization of operations of finite state machines, relevant receipts, the system 10 processing can use one or more collectors (not shown), inmates within the system 10 processing. In the sense in which it is used in this description, a collector is a temporary storage area, intended for maintenance of execution of one or more processes. To facilitate the movement of ingredients in the sewers to and from system 10 processing can include a multitude of valves (managed, for example, subsystem 14 logic) to facilitate the transfer of ingredients between reservoirs. Examples of collectors of different types can include, but is not limited collector mixing, mixing manifold, collector grinding, heating collector, collector cooling, collector freezing, collector maceration, nozzle pressure header, vacuum collector and collector mixing.

For example, when prepared coffee, collector grinding can provide grinding coffee beans. Immediately after grinding, you can deliver the water in the collector heating, where the water 160 pre-heated to a certain temperature (for example, 100 C (212 F)). Immediately after heating of water, heated water (obtained by using the collector heating), you can filter through ground coffee beans (retrieved using the collector grinding). In addition and depending on the system configuration 10 processing, system 10 processing can add the cream and/or sugar in the resulting coffee in another reservoir, or nozzle 24.

Accordingly, each part recipes can be realised in various reservoirs, as part of 10 processing. Therefore, each component of the composite formulations are available in a different reservoir, part of a system 10 processing. Continuing with the description of the above example, it should be noted that the first component of the multi-component product (i.e. soda water to drink flavoured ) you can get inside the mixing manifold, which is part of the system 10 processing. In addition, the second component of a multi-component product (i.e. vanilla ice cream) can be obtained in a header freezing included in the system 10 processing.

As mentioned above, the subsystem 14 logic can execute one or more processes 120 control, which can provide management of work of system of the 10 processing. Accordingly, the subsystem 14 logic can perform the process 124 virtual machine.

As also mentioned above, during application processing system 10 26 user can select a particular drink 26 dosing (container 30) with the help of subsystem 22 user interface. Through subsystem 22 user interface, the user 26 may choose one or more options introduction of the ingredients in the composition of such a drink. As soon as the user 26 to make appropriate elections through subsystem 22 user interface, this subsystem 22 user interface can send appropriate commands into the subsystem 14 logic.

In making the selection, the user 26 may choose recipe, which is essentially a combination of two separate and different formulations, giving a multi-product. For example, a user on 26 may choose drink-chocolate flavoured essentially a combination of two separate and different components (i.e. vanilla ice cream and soda water to drink-chocolate-flavoured ). As an additional example, the user 26 may choose drink, which is a combination of coke and coffee. This combination of Cola and coffee is essentially a combination of two separate and different components (i.e. Cola soda and coffee).

Also according to Fig. 21, after receiving 650 of the above commands, the process 124 virtual machine can provide the treatment 652 these commands to determine whether a product (for example, drink 28), which should be readily available, multi-component product.

If the product that you want to get, is - 654 - multi-component product, process 124 virtual machine can provide identification 656 first formulas for the first component of the multi-component product, and at least the second formulas for at least the second component of the multi-component product. The first and second recipes you can choose from a variety of formulations 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory.

If the product that you want to get, is not - 654 - multi-component product, process 124 virtual machine can provide identification 658 multifocal recipe for cooking the product. One-component recipe you can choose from a variety of formulations 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory. Accordingly, if two teams which have been obtained - 650, teams were related to a one-component product, process 124 virtual machine can provide identification 658 the only recipe needed to obtain soda lemon-lime.

Accordingly, assume that the system 10 processing accepts commands (via subsystem 22 user interface) to form a drink-chocolate flavoured . The process 124 virtual machine can provide the treatment 652 these commands to determine 654, whether the drink-chocolate flavoured , multi-component product. As drink-chocolate flavoured , is a multi-component product, process 124 virtual machine can identify 656 recipes, necessary for obtaining a drink-chocolate-flavoured (namely, soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream), and execute 660 operations implementation recipe soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream (respectively). Once these products are received, the subsystem 10 processing can combine these products (namely, soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream), to obtain the requested user 26 drink-chocolate flavoured .

When executing commands implementation of the formulation, processing system 10 may use one or more collectors (not shown), inmates within the system 10 processing. In the sense in which it is used in this description, a collector is a temporary storage area, intended for maintenance of execution of one or more processes. To facilitate the movement of ingredients in the sewers to and from system 10 processing can include a multitude of valves (managed, for example, subsystem 14 logic) to facilitate the transfer of ingredients between reservoirs. Examples of collectors of different types can include, but is not limited collector mixing, mixing manifold, collector grinding, heating collector, collector cooling, collector freezing, collector maceration, nozzle pressure header, vacuum collector and collector mixing.

For example, when prepared coffee, collector grinding can provide grinding coffee beans. Immediately after grinding, you can deliver the water in the collector heating, where the water 160 pre-heated to a certain temperature (for example, 100 C (212 F)). Immediately after heating of water, heated water (obtained by using the collector heating), you can filter through ground coffee beans (retrieved using the collector grinding). In addition and depending on the system configuration 10 processing, system 10 processing can add the cream and/or sugar in the resulting coffee in another reservoir, or nozzle 24.

Accordingly, each part recipes can be realised in various reservoirs, as part of 10 processing. Therefore, each component of the composite formulations are available in a different reservoir, part of a system 10 processing. Continuing with the description of the above example, it should be noted that the first component recipes (i.e. one or more processes used by 10 processing to get a soda water to drink flavoured ) can be implemented in a header mixing included in the system 10 processing. In addition, the second part of the multi-component of the formulation (i.e. one or more processes used by 10 processing to get vanilla ice cream), you can implement in a header freezing included in the system 10 processing.

As mentioned above, using a system of 10 processing, 26 user can select a particular drink 28 dosing (container 30) with the help of subsystem 22 user interface. Through subsystem 22 user interface, the user 26 may choose one or more options for the introduction of the ingredients in the composition of such a drink. As soon as the user 26 to make appropriate elections through subsystem 22 user interface, this subsystem 22 user interface can send appropriate signals data (by bus 32 data) subsystem 14 logic. Subsystem 14 logic can handle these data signals and can extract (by bus 34 data) one or more recipes, chosen from many recipes 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory. After extracting the recipe (recipe) from subsystem 12 memory subsystem 14 logic can handle recipe (recipe) and to issue appropriate control signals (by bus 38 data), for example, in the subsystem 16 ingredients that are present in large volume, a subsystem of 18 and subsystem 20 pipelines and management that leads to drink 28 (dosing is carried out in the container 30).

When the user 26 makes his choice, 26 user can choose recipe, which is essentially a combination of two separate and different recipes. For example, a user on 26 may choose drink-chocolate flavoured , which is a recipe is essentially a combination of two separate and different recipes (i.e. vanilla ice cream and soda water to drink flavoured ). As an additional example, the user 26 may choose drink, which is a combination of coke and coffee. This combination of Cola and coffee is essentially a combination of two separate and different recipes (i.e. Cola soda and coffee).

Accordingly, assume that the system 10 processing accepts commands (via subsystem 22 user interface) for creation of a drink-chocolate-flavoured , knowing that drink recipe-chocolate-flavoured is formulation; then the system 10 processing can just get self-recipe soda water to drink flavoured , and self-recipe vanilla ice cream, and then perform the implementation of these recipes to get soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream (respectively). Once these products are received, the system 10 processing can unite separate products (namely, soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream), to obtain the requested user 26 drink-chocolate flavoured .

During the implementation of the formula, a system of 10 processing can use one or more collectors (not shown), inmates within the system 10 processing. In the sense in which it is used in this description, a collector is a temporary storage area, intended for maintenance of execution of one or more processes. To facilitate the movement of ingredients in the sewers to and from system 10 processing can include a multitude of valves (managed, for example, subsystem 14 logic) to facilitate the transfer of ingredients between reservoirs. Examples of collectors of different types can include, but is not limited collector mixing, mixing manifold, collector grinding, heating collector, collector cooling, collector freezing, collector maceration, nozzle pressure header, vacuum collector and collector mixing.

For example, when prepared coffee, collector grinding can provide grinding coffee beans. Immediately after grinding, you can deliver the water in the collector heating, where the water 160 pre-heated to a certain temperature (for example, 100 C (212 F)). Immediately after heating of water, heated water (obtained by using the collector heating), you can filter through ground coffee beans (retrieved using the collector grinding). In addition and depending on the system configuration 10 processing, system 10 processing can add the cream and/or sugar in the resulting coffee in another reservoir, or nozzle 24.

As mentioned above, the subsystem 14 logic can execute one or more processes 120 control, which can provide management of work of system of the 10 processing. Accordingly, the subsystem 14 logic can perform the process of 126 virtual collector.

Also according to Fig. 22, the process of 126 virtual collector can provide operational control 680 one or more processes when the first part of recipes, executable, e.g. by 10 processing, to obtain data concerning at least part referred to one or more processes. For example, suppose recipe applies to prepare the drink-chocolate-flavoured , and (as mentioned above) is essentially a combination of individual and formulations (i.e. soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream)that you can choose from a variety of formulations 36 supported by the subsystem 12 memory. Accordingly, the first part of the recipes can be considered as implemented by one or more processes used by 10 processing to prepare the soda water to drink flavoured . In addition, the second part of recipes can be considered as implemented by one or more processes used by 10 processing to cook vanilla ice cream.

Accordingly, the process 126 virtual collector can provide operational control 680 processes used by 10 processing for preparation of water to drink flavoured (or can monitor the processes used by 10 processing for preparation of vanilla ice cream)to obtain data that correspond to the process.

Examples of this data type may include, but is not limited data on components and machining data.

Data about the ingredients may include, but without limitation - the list of ingredients used in translating the first part of recipe. For example, if the first part of recipe concerns the preparation of soda water to drink flavoured , the list of ingredients may include certain amounts of a flavouring agent for the drink flavoured , a certain number of carbonated water, a certain number of still water and a certain amount of corn syrup high fructose.

Machining data can include, but without limitation - a list of the processes above ingredients. For example, you can start introducing a certain amount of mineral water in the collector within the system 10 processing. Filling collector carbonated water, you can also enter the collector a certain number of flavouring substances for drink flavoured , a certain amount of corn syrup high fructose and a certain number of still water.

At least part of the received data can remember 682 (for example, either temporarily or permanently). Furthermore, the process of 126 virtual collector can guarantee 684 availability of these data for later use, for example, one or more processes which are taking place during the implementation of the second part recipe. When memorizing 682 of the data obtained, the process of 126 virtual collector can enable archiving 686 received data in system non-volatile memory (for example, subsystem 12 memory) for subsequent diagnosis. Examples of such diagnostic purposes may include guaranteeing the possibility service technician to view the usage characteristics, so that he could establish a plan for the procurement of consumable materials for processing system 10. In the alternative or additional version, when memorizing 682 received data, the process of 126 virtual collector can provide temporary entry 688 received data in volatile memory system (for example, random access memory 104).

With secure 684 availability of data produced, the process of 126 virtual collector can provide the routing 690 received data (or parts of them) in one or more processes that occur during implementation of the second part recipe. Continuing with the description of the above example, the second part of recipe concerns one or more processes used by 10 processing for preparation of vanilla ice cream, it should be noted that the process of 126 virtual collector can guarantee 684 availability of the data obtained (or parts thereof) for one or more of the processes used for the preparation of vanilla ice cream.

Suppose that taste substance to drink flavoured used for the preparation of the above drink-chocolate-flavoured , gets a taste defined by a significant quantity of the substance that gives taste of vanilla. Then, suppose that a significant number of substances, which gives the taste of vanilla, also used when a cook vanilla ice cream. Since the process of 126 virtual collector can guarantee 684 availability of received data (for example, data about ingredients and/or processing data) for the subsystem 14 (i.e. subsystem, matching one or more processes used by 10 processing for preparation of vanilla ice cream), when taking these data subsystem 14 logic can change the ingredients used for cooking vanilla ice cream. In particular, the subsystem 14 logic can reduce the amount of matter that gives the flavor of vanilla, which is used for preparation of vanilla ice cream, avoid excess substances, gives the taste of vanilla, the drink-chocolate-flavoured .

In addition, due to the guaranteeing 684 availability of data produced for consistently executable processes, there is a possibility to perform procedures that would be impossible if the data were not available for consistently executable processes. Continuing with the description of the above example, suppose that empirically determined that consumers do not show a tendency, at least once to try the product, which includes more than 10.0 ml of substance, intended to give the taste of vanilla. Then, suppose that in the structure present in the drink flavoured , flavouring substances used to prepare the soda water to drink flavoured used to 8.0 ml of substance, intended to give the taste of vanilla, and other 8,0 ml of substance, intended to give the taste of vanilla, are used for the preparation of vanilla ice cream, which - in turn - is used to make the drink-chocolate-flavoured . Therefore, if these two products (soda water to drink flavoured , and vanilla ice cream) put together, the final product will have taste defined by the substance, which gives the taste of vanilla, in the amount of 16.0 ml (that exceeds empirically a certain amount of 10.0 ml should not be exceeded.)

Accordingly, if the data on ingredients soda water to drink flavoured were not saved 682, and the availability of such data stored was not guaranteed 684 process 126 virtual collector, the fact that the soda water to drink flavoured , contains 8,0 ml of substance, intended to give the taste of vanilla, would be lost and would result in the final product containing the substance giving taste of vanilla, in the amount of 16.0 ml Accordingly, these received and stored 682 data can be used to avoid (or reduce the likelihood) of any undesirable effect (for example, unwanted taste characteristics, unwanted characteristics of appearance, unwanted characteristics of smell, unwanted characteristics of consistency and exceeding the maximum recommended dose ).

The availability of these obtained data can provide regulation of the subsequent procedures. For example, suppose that the amount of salt used for preparation of vanilla ice cream, varies depending on the number of carbonated water used to prepare the soda water to drink flavoured . And again, if the data on ingredients soda water to drink flavoured were not saved 682, and the availability of such data stored was not guaranteed 684 process 126 virtual collector, the number of carbonated water used to prepare the soda water to drink flavoured , it would be lost, and decreased ability to adjust the amount of water used for preparation of ice cream.

As mentioned above, 126 virtual machine can provide operational control 680 one or more processes when the first part of recipes, executable, like the 10 processing, to obtain data concerning at least part referred to one or more processes. Referred to one or more processes under the operational control 680, you can execute within a single collector system 10 processing or can be considered to indicate one part procedures performed in one system manifold 10 processing.

For example, when purchasing to soda water to drink flavoured , you can use one collector, who has four intake ports (for example, one for the flavouring agent drink flavoured , one - for carbonated water, one for non-carbonated water and one for corn syrup high fructose) and one outlet (as all of the soda water to drink flavoured , served in one auxiliary collector).

As mentioned above, the node 250 modular products (subsystem 18 and subsystems 20 pipelines and control) can include a multitude of slot nodes 260, 262, 264, 266, with a configuration that enables showing the connection variety of containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products. Unfortunately, during system maintenance 10 processed for re-filling containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products may be possible installation of container the product inside the slot of the node that is needed node 250 modular products. This error can lead to contamination of one or more nodes of the pump (for example, nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump) and/or one or more nodes pipes (for example, the beam 304 pipe) one or more ingredients. For example, because the taste substance drink flavoured (i.e. contained in the container 256 product)has a very strong taste, when a particular node pump or pipes node is used only once for distribution, for example, of a flavouring agent drink flavoured , this node can no longer be used for distribution having less than a strong taste (for example, a substance gives a taste of a lemon-lime, substances, gives the taste of tea with ice and substances, which gives the taste lemonade).

Besides considering the above, the node 250 modular products can have a configuration that enables showing a connection from a host 282 console. Accordingly, if the system 10 processing includes several nodes modules products and multiple nodes consoles, maintenance 10 processing is possible installation of site modules products not in the node of the console you want. Unfortunately, this error can also lead to contamination of one or more nodes of the pump (for example, nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump) and/or one or more nodes pipes (for example, the beam 304 pipe) one or more .

Accordingly, the system 10 processing may include a system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) to guarantee the proper placement of containers product and module products within the system 10 processing. In Fig. 23 and 24 also shows that the system 10 processing may include system 700 RFID, which may include site 702 RFID antenna, located on the node 250 modular system products 10 processing.

As mentioned above, the node 250 modular products can have a configuration that enables showing the connection at least one container of the product (e.g., container 258 product). System 700 RFID may include site 704 RFID tags, located on the container 258 of the product (e.g attached to it). Whenever the host 250 modular products connected with the possibility of a trip to the container of the product (e.g., container 258 product), the node 704 RFID tags may be located, for example, within the upper zone 706 host discovery 702 RFID antennas. Respectively - and in this example, whenever the container 258 product feature inside the node 250 modular products (i.e. connect to it can be switched off), the node 704 RFID tags should be detected node 702 RFID antennas.

As mentioned above, the node 250 modular products can have a configuration that enables showing a connection from a host 282 console. System 700 RFID can additionally include the node 708 RFID tags, located on the site 282 console (for example, attached to it). Whenever the host 282 console is connected with the possibility of a trip to the node 250 modular products, node 708 RFID tags may be located, for example, within the lower zone of 710 host discovery 702 RFID antennas.

Respectively, due to the use of host 702 RFID antennas and nodes 704, 708 RFID tags, the system 700 RFI may be able to identify, properly are containers of products (e.g. containers 252, 254, 256, 258 products) within the 250 modular products. In addition, the system 700 RFI may be able to identify, properly node is 250 modular products within the system 10 processing.

Although the system 700 RFI shows including one node RFID antennas and two nodes RFID tags, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations. In particular, the typical configuration of the system 700 RFID can include one node RFID antenna, located inside each node slot present on the node 250 modular products. For example, the system 700 RFID can additionally include the nodes 712, 714, 716 RFID antennas, located inside the host 250 modular products. Accordingly, the node 702 RFID antenna can detect inserted whether the container of the product in the slit node 266 (node 250 modular products)site 712 RFID antenna can detect inserted whether the container of the product in the slit node 264 (node 250 modular products)site 714 RFID antenna can detect inserted whether the container of the product in the slit node 262 (node 250 modular products), and the node 716 RFID antenna can detect inserted whether the container of the product in the slit node 260 (node 250 modular products). In addition, because the system 10 processing may include multiple nodes modules products, each of these nodes modules products may include one or more nodes RFID antennas to determine which product containers inserted in a specific node in the models of products.

As mentioned above, through the operational control of the availability of host RFID tags within the lower zone of 710 host discovery 702 RFID antenna system 700 RFI may be able to determine properly node is 250 modular products within the system 10 processing. Accordingly, any unit 702, 712, 714, 716 RFID antennas can be used for reading one or more nodes RFID tags attached to the node 282 console. For illustrative purposes, the node 282 console shows comprising only one node 708 RFID tags. However, it's really made for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations. For example, a node 282 console can include multiple nodes RFID tags, namely, the node 718 label RFID (shown with dotted lines) to read his testimony nodes 712 RFID antenna, site 720 label RFID (shown with dotted lines) to read his testimony nodes, 714 antenna UPS and site 722 label RFID (shown with dotted lines) to read his testimony nodes 716 RFID antennas.

One or more nodes RFID tags (for example, nodes 704, 708, 718, 720, 722 tags RFID) can be passive nodes RFID tags (for example, joints, RFID tags, which do not require a power source). In addition, one or more nodes RFID tags (for example, nodes 704, 708, 718, 720, 722 tags RFID) can be nodes RFID tags made with the possibility of rewriting, namely, that the system 700 RFID can write data to the node RFID tags. Examples of the type of data stored in nodes RFID tags may include, but without limitation - the ID number for each container the product, ID, date of manufacture of container the product ID of expiry dates for the container the product indicator ingredient of container the product identifier of the module products, and the ID of console.

With regard to the ID number, in some variants of implementation for each volume ingredient pumped from the container, which includes RFID tag, this tag is recorded in a way that includes the updated volume in a container and/or number. If the container is to be removed from the site and reinstalls in another node, the system will read RFID tags and recognizes the amount in a container and/or the quantity that from the container. In addition, RFID label can also be recorded date pumping.

Accordingly, when each of the nodes consoles (for example, a node 282 console) establish within the system 10 processing, it can be connected node label RFID (for example, a node 708 label RFI), the connected node RFID can define the console (for a specific identification of this node in the console). Accordingly, if the system 10 processing includes ten nodes consoles, ten nodes tags RFID (i.e. one that plugs in to each node of the console) can detect ten special identifiers consoles (i.e. one for each node in the console).

In addition, when product container (for example, the container 252, 254, 256, 258 product) make and fill , node RFID tags may include the ID of the ingredient (to identify inside the container the product), ID number (identification number inside the container the product), the date of manufacture (to identify the date of production ) and the expiry date (to identify the date, when product container must be disposed or reused).

Location information concerning various modules of products, knots consoles and containers of products you can remember, for example, in the subsystem 12 memory, that is connected to the subsystem 14 logic. In particular, if nothing has changed, it must be assumed that the subsystem 724 RFI must have a node 702 RFID antenna for host discovery 704 RFID tags (i.e. the one that is connected to the container 258 product), and it should be assumed that it must have a node 702 RFID antenna for host discovery 708 RFID tags (i.e. the one that is connected to the module 282 console). In addition, if nothing has changed, then the node 712 RFID antenna to detect node label RFID (not shown), which is connected to the container 256 product, site 714 RFID antenna to detect node label RFID (not shown), which is connected to the container 254 product, and the node 716 RFID antenna to detect node label RFID (not shown), which is connected to the container 252 product.

For illustrative purposes, let's assume that during the official subroutine call container 258 product is incorrectly positioned inside the slot node 264 and container 256 product is incorrectly positioned inside the slot node 266. On receipt of the information contained in the nodes of RFID tags (using the hosts antennas RFI), subsystem 724 RFID can find the host RFID tags associated with the container 258 product, with the help of unit 262 RFID antennas and can find the host RFID tags associated with the container 256 product, with the help of unit 702 RFID antennas. When comparing new locations containers 256, 258 products with previously locations containers 256, 258 products (such as stored in the subsystem 12 memory subsystem 724 RFID can determine that the location of each of these containers of products is incorrect.

Accordingly, the subsystem 724 RFI through subsystem 14 logic can issue a warning message, for example, on the information screen 514 subsystem 22 user interface, explaining the service technician, for example, that a product containers reinstalled correctly. Depending on the types of within containers, products, service technician may be granted, for example, given a choice, which consists in the fact that they can continue to work, or can be informed that they cannot continue. As mentioned above, certain (for example, flavouring substance drink flavoured ) have a strong taste that immediately after their distribution by site-specific pump and/or host pipes, the site of the pump and/or pipes node can no longer be used to distribute any other . In addition and subject to the foregoing, the different modules RFID tags attached to the containers of food can determine inside the container the product.

Accordingly, if the node pump or pipes node that was used for substances with lemon-lime, now they are going to use for the flavouring agent drink flavoured , the service technician may be advised of the need to confirm that this is exactly what were going to do. However, if the node pump or pipes node that was used for substances with lemon-lime, now they are going to use for the flavouring agent drink flavoured , the service technician may get a warning explaining that this cannot be done, and need to return the site of the pump or the pipes node in their original configuration, or, for example, to dismantle the polluted site of the pump or the pipes node and replaced it with pure node pump or pipes node. Similar warnings can be issued if the subsystem 724 UPS detects that the node of the console moved within the system 10 processing.

Subsystem 724 RFID can have a configuration that enables operational control of consumption of various . For example - and as mentioned above, the node RFID tags can be initially coded to determine the number of inside a specific product container. Because subsystem 14 logic know the amount of pumped from each of the different containers of the product for preferred time intervals (e.g. hourly), various nodes for tags RFID included in the containers of food can be implemented with the possibility of rewriting the subsystem 724 RFID (by host antenna RFI) to determine updated to deadlines number , the prisoner inside the container the product.

After discovery of what container the product has reached a pre-determined minimum quantity subsystem 724 RFI through subsystem 14 logic can issue a warning message on the information screen 514 subsystem 22 user interface. In addition, the subsystem 724 RFID can issue a warning (through information screen 514 subsystem 22 user interface) in a case when one or more containers of products or reached the expiration date, or exceeded it (this term is defined in the node label RFID connected to the container of the product).

Although the system 700 RFID is described as having a node RFID antenna attached to the module of the product, and the nodes for tags RFID attached to nodes consoles and containers of products, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention. In particular, the node RFID antenna can be located on any container of the product node of the console module or product. In addition, the nodes for tags RFID can be located on any container of the product node of the console module or product. Accordingly, in the case when the node RFID tags attached to the node modules products, this node RFID tags can determine the ID of the designed module, which defines, for example, the ordinal number of the module of the product.

Thanks to the dense arrangement near each other slot modules (for example, slot modules 260, 262, 264, 266 within the host 250 modular products, it may be desirable such a configuration node 702 RFID antenna, which avoids reading, for example, information about product containers, located inside the adjacent slot sites. For example, a node 702 RFID antenna must have a configuration where the node 702 RFID antenna can read only the information about nodes, 704, 708 RFID tags, site 712 RFID antenna must have a configuration where the node 712 RFID antenna can read only information about the node 718 RFID tags and site tags RFID (not shown)attached to the container 256 product, site 714 RFID antenna can read only information about the node 720 RFID tags and site tags RFID (not shown)attached to the container 254 product, and the node 716 RFID antenna must have a configuration where the node 716 RFID antenna can read only information about the node 722 RFID tags and site tags RFID (not shown)attached to the container 252 product.

Accordingly - as also shown in Fig. 25, one or more nodes 702, 712, 714, 716 RFID antennas can be configured as a framework antenna. Although the following description is devoted to the site 702 RFID antenna, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention, since the description also applies to nodes 712, 714, 716 RFID antennas.

Site 702 RFID antenna may include the first node 750 capacitor (for example, a capacitor with 2,90 pF, which is connected between the ground 752 and port 654, capable to provide excitation node 702 RFID antennas. The second node 756 capacitor (for example, a capacitor with 2,55 pF) can be located between the port of 754 and node 758 inductive loop. Site 760 resistor (for example, a resistor of 2,00 Ohm) link the site 758 inductive circuit ground 752, providing reduction of Q-factor for increased bandwidth and provide wider range of work.

As it is known in the art, the description of the site 702 RFID antenna can be adjusted by changing the physical characteristics of the site 758 inductive loop. For example, when the diameter «d» node 758 inductive circuit increases, the characteristic of the far field of the node 702 RFID antenna can increase. In addition, when the diameter «d» node 758 inductive circuit is reduced, the characteristic of the far field of the node 702 RFID antenna can be reduced.

In particular, the characteristic of the far field of the node 702 RFID antenna may vary depending on the ability of host 702 RFID antennas radiate energy. As it is known in the prior art, the ability to host 702 RFID antennas radiate energy may depend on the length of a circle node 758 inductive loop (relative to the wavelength of the signal 762 carrier, used for excitation site 702 RFID antenna through the port 754).

As mentioned above, due to its proximity to each other slot sites (for example, gap nodes 260, 262, 264, 266 within the host 250 modular products, it may be desirable host configuration 702 RFID antenna, which allows you to avoid reading information, such as containers products located inside the adjacent slot sites. Accordingly giving node 758 inductive loop this configuration, in which the circumference of the site 758 inductive circuit is less than 25% of the wavelength of the signal 762 carrier (for example, 8.2 cm (3,22 inches) for signal 762 carrier 915 MHz), you can lower the characteristic of the far field and increase the characteristic of the field in the near zone. In addition, having the node 758 inductive loop so that the node RFID tags will be read either over or under the node 702 RFID antenna, you can create the inductive coupling node labels with RFID node 702 RFID antennas. For example, when the above-mentioned configuration is such that the length of the circle node 758 inductive loop is 10% of the wavelength of the signal 762 carrier (for example, 3.3 cm (1.29 inches) for signal 762 carrier 915 MHz), diameter node 758 inductive circuit should amount to 1.0 cm (of 0.40 inches), which leads to a relatively high level characteristics of the field in the near zone and relatively low-level characteristics of the far field.

Also according to Fig. 27 and 28 system 10 processing can be integrated in the housing node 850. Cabinet node 850 may include one or more doors or panels 852, 854 access, which provide, for example, 10 system maintenance treatment and provide replacement containers of products (for example, container 258 product). Due to various reasons (for example, reliability, security, etc), it may be desirable to mount the doors or panels 852, 854 access so that the internal components of the machine 10 dispensing drinks could be available only to authorized personnel. Accordingly, the previously described subsystem RFID (for example, subsystem 700 RFID) can be configured to open the door or panel 852, 854 access can only be the case if the next closest node 900 antenna access this technology is suitable host RFID tags. An example of such a suitable host RFID tags can include site RFID tags, which is attached to the container of the product (for example, a node 704 RFID tags, which is attached to the container 258 product).

Node 900 antenna access RFI may include site 902 multi-segment inductive loop. The first matching component 904 (for example, a capacitor with 5,00 pF) can be connected between the ground and 906 port 908, which provides excitation node 900 antenna access this technology. The second matching component 910 (for example, inductor inductance 16,56 NH) can be connected between the port 908 and node 902 multi-segment inductive loop. Matching components 904, 910 can adjust impedance node 902 multi-segment inductive circuit to achieve the desired impedance (e.g. 50,00 Ohms). In General, matching components 904, 910 can enhance the effectiveness of site 902 multi-segment inductive loop.

Node 900 antenna access RFI may include a means of reducing the coefficient of Q in the form of item 912 (for example, a 50 Ohm resistor), which can be given a configuration that enables the use of host 900 antenna access RFI in a wider frequency range. It is also able to use the site 900 antenna access RFID across the strip, and ensure tolerances within matching chain. For example, if the bandwidth of interest node 900 antenna access RFI is 50 MHz, and the item 912, reduces the coefficient of Q (also called «element of reducing Q»)has a configuration, providing the width to 100 MHz band antenna, the Central frequency of the host 900 antenna access RFID can move on 25 MHz, not having a negative impact on the performance of the host 900 antenna access this technology. Item 912, reducing Q, can be located inside a host 902 multi-segment inductive loop or is located somewhere inside the node 900 antenna access this technology.

As mentioned above, using a relatively small site inductive circuit (for example, host 758 inductive circuit of Fig. 25 and 26), you can lower the characteristic of the far field of the node of the antenna and raise the characteristic of the field in the near zone. Unfortunately, when using the small site of inductive loop, the depth of the detection range of the node RFID antenna is also relatively low (e.g. in the typical case is proportional to the diameter of the loop). Therefore, to obtain a greater depth of detection range, you can use a larger diameter loop. Unfortunately, as mentioned above, the use of more diameter of a path can lead to increased characteristic of the far field.

Accordingly, the node 902 multi-segment inductive circuit can include a multitude of discrete segments of the antenna, for example, segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 antenna) element (for example, nodes 928, 930, 932, 934, 936, 938, 940 capacitors). Examples of nodes 928, 930, 932, 934, 936, 938, 940 capacitors can include capacitance 1,0 pF or (i.e. capacitors with changeable voltage), for example, capacity 0.1-250 pF. The above element can be given configuration, providing flexibility to adaptive control of phase shift site 902 multi-segment inductive circuit to compensate for changing conditions or provides different features inductive coupling and/or magnetic properties to the modulation of the characteristics of the site 902 multi-segment inductive loop. An alternative example described above, the phase-shifting element is connected line (not shown).

As mentioned above, by maintaining a segment length of the antenna is less than 25% of the wavelength of a signal carrier providing excitation node 900 antenna access RFI, the amount of energy radiated out segment of antenna will decline, characteristic of the far field will deteriorate, and the characteristic of the field in the near zone will improve. Accordingly, each of the segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 the antenna can be given to such a size that these segments will no longer match to 25% of the wavelength of a signal carrier, exciting node 900 antenna access this technology. In addition, through proper give the sizes of each of the segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 antenna, you can ensure that offset any phase shift, which occurs when the carrier signal is distributed node 902 multi-segment inductive loop through various nodes capacitors built in site 902 multi-segment inductive loop. Accordingly, let us suppose, for illustrative purposes, that for each of the segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 antenna the phase shift of 90 degrees. Respectively, through the use of units of 928, 930, 932, 934, 936, 938, 940 capacitors, which assigned to the appropriate size, you can reduce or eliminate this as a phase shift of 90-degrees, which occurs in each segment. For example, to 915 MHz frequency carrier signal and segment length of the antenna, which is less than 25% (and in a typical case, 10%) the wavelength of the carrier signal, you can use the node capacitor (1,2 pF to achieve the desired suppression of the phase shift, and for fine-tuning resonance segments.

Though the site 902 multi-segment inductive circuit shown consisting of multiple line segments antenna, articulated by means of angular connections with the bevel of 45 degrees (compounds «the conditions»), this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention. For example, for a construction site 902 multi-segment inductive loop, you can use a variety of curved segments of the antenna. In addition, the site 902 multi-segment inductive circuit it is possible to give any configuration path shape. For example, node 902 multi-segment inductive loop, you can give the configuration of the oval (as shown in Fig. 28), circle, square, rectangle or octagon.

Although the system described above as used in the framework of the processing system, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations. For example, the above system can be used for processing or dispensing of other consumable products (such as ice-cream and alcoholic beverages). In addition, the above system can be used in those areas that do not belong to the food industry. For example, the above system can be used for processing or dispensing of vitamins, pharmaceuticals, medical products, cleaning products, lubricants, and dye products and , as well as other, not consumable liquids or or granular solids and/or fluids.

Although the system described above as having the node label RFID (for example, a node 704 label RFID), which is attached to the container of the product (e.g., container 258 product), located on a node, the antenna RFID (for example, node 702 antenna RFI), which is located on a node, the RFID tags (for example, node 708 label RFID), which is attached to the node 282 console, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations. For example, the node label RFID (for example, a node 704 label RFID), which is attached to the container of the product (e.g., container 258 product)can be located under the antenna, RFID (for example, node 702 antenna RFID)that can be located under the node label RFID (for example, node 708 label RFID), which is attached to the node 282 console.

As mentioned above, using a relatively short segments of the antenna, for example, segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 antenna)that is no longer than 25% of the wavelength of a signal carrier providing excitation node 900 RFID antenna, characteristic of the far field of the node 900 the antennas can be lowered, and his characterization of the field in the near zone can be increased.

Referring to Fig. 29 it should be noted that if a node RFID antenna desirable increased level of the working characteristics of the field in the far zone node 900 RFID antenna can be given configuration, providing for a node 942 antenna the far field (for example, host symmetric antenna), electrically connected to the host part of the 902 multi-segment inductive loop. Site 942 antenna the far field may include the first section of 944 antenna (i.e. forming of the first section of the symmetric vibrator) and the second site 946 antenna (i.e. forming the second section of the symmetric vibrator). As mentioned above, through the maintenance of length segments 914, 916, 918, 920, 922, 924, 926 antenna is less than 25% of the wavelength of a signal carrier, characteristic of the far field of the node 900 antenna can be lowered, and his characterization of the field in the near zone can be increased. Correspondingly, the total length of the first section of 944 antenna and the second section 946 antenna exceed 25% of the wavelength of a signal carrier, thus ensuring an increased level of characteristics of the far field.

Referring to Fig. 30 it should be noted that, as mentioned above (for example, with reference to Fig. 27), the system 10 processing can be integrated in the housing node 850. Cabinet node 850 may include one or more doors or panels access (for example, the upper door 852 and the lower door 854), which provide, for example, 10 system maintenance treatment and provide replacement containers of products (for example, container 258 product). On the top door 852 can be placed interface 500 touch screen, which gives the user easy access. Top door 852 may also provide access to the site 1000 dosage, which can provide filling of the container drink (for example, container 30 beverage) drink (for example, through the nozzle 24, which is not shown), ice etc. in addition, the lower door 854 may include the 1002 area of the survey RFID, which can be related, for instance, with the node 900 antenna access RFI, allowing you, for example, to open one or more doors or panels 852, 854 access. Region 1002 survey shows only illustrative purposes only, since similarly, you can place the node 900 antenna access RFI in various alternative locations, including places not on the doors or panels 852, 854 access.

Also in Fig. 51-53 shows a possible way of implementing host 5100 user interface that can be embedded in the housing node 850 shown in Fig. 30. The node interface, the user can include interface 500 touch screen. Site 5100 user interface can include touch screen 5102, frame 5104, frame 5106, seal 5108 and cover 5110 controller system. Frame 5106 can surround the touch screen 5102 and can also serve as a purely visual frame. Touch screen 5102 in a possible version is capacitive touchscreen, but other options for implementing you can use touch screens and other types. However, due to capacitive nature touchscreen 5102, in a possible option may be desirable to maintain a predetermined distance between touch screen 5102 and door 852 through the framework 5106.

Seal 5108 can protect the display shown in Fig. 52 (denoted by the position of 5200) and may prevent it from reaching the display 5200 moisture and/or . In a possible embodiment, seal 5108 contact with the door frame node 852 for better maintenance of seals. In a possible variant of implementation, display 5200 is the liquid crystal (LCD) display and supported frame with the help of at least one set of spring-loaded pins 5202, who can be engaged with display 5200 and fix the display 5200. In a possible variant of implementation, display 5200 is a LCD display with a 38 cm (15 inch), for example, the model LQ 150X ILGBl from Sony Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. However, other options for implementing display can display any type. Spring-loaded pins 5202 can also serve springs, providing tolerances within the site 5100 user interface and therefore, in the possible embodiment - giving touch screen 5102 «buoyancy» relative to the display 5200. In a possible embodiment, touch screen 5102 is projected capacitive touchscreen, such as screen model ZYP15-10001D from Zytronics, Б-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, but other options for implementing the touch screen can be a touch screen of a different type, and/or other capacitive touch screen. In a possible variant of the implementation of the seal is a foam cushion at the place, which is possible embodiment is made of polyurethane foam, but other options for implementing seal seal may be obtained as a result of multicomponent molding, or sealing the body of any other type.

Referring to Fig. 31 it should be noted that in accordance with a possible option for the system 10 processing may include the upper part of the 1004 Cabinet and the lower part of the 1006 Cabinet. However, this should not be considered as a limitation of this invention, since similarly, you can use other configuration. Additionally referring to Fig. 32 and 33 it should be noted that the upper part of 1004 Cabinet (which can be closed, for example, upper door 852) may include one or more of constructive elements of the subsystem 20 pipelines described above. For example, the upper part of 1004 Cabinet may include one or more modules flow control (for example, module 170 flow control), cooling fluid (for example, a cooling plate 163, which is not shown), the nozzle for dosing (for example, the nozzle is 24, which is not shown), pipelines to connect with sources of ingredients that are present in large amounts (for example, the source of 150 carbon dioxide, a source of 152 water and a source of 154 corn syrup high fructose (), which are not shown) etc. In addition, the upper part of the 1004 Cabinet may include bunker 1008 ice intended for the storage of ice, and drain gutter 1010 ice, intended for the distribution of ice from the bunker 1008 ice (for example, in product containers).

Source 150 carbon dioxide can be equipped with one or more cylinders of carbon dioxide, which can be installed with the possibility of extracting and channelling into a 10 processing. Similarly, the source 152 water can be supplied with water for urban consumption, which, for example, can also be addressed through the channels into a 10 processing. Source 154 corn syrup high fructose may include, for example, one or more tanks (for example, in the form of containers with bags inserts capacity 18,92 l (five gallons))that can be kept at a distance (for example, in the back room, etc). Source 154 corn syrup high fructose may also be reported, TV system with 10 treatment. Pipelines for various ingredients that are present in large volume, can be implemented through the ordinary layout of the pipelines on the basis of rigid or flexible highways.

As mentioned above, the source 158 carbonated water source 152 water source and 154 of corn syrup high fructose can be placed at a distance from 10 processing and communicate with it (for example, with modules 170, 172, 174 flow control) channels. Referring to Fig. 34 it should be noted that the module flow control (for example, module 172 flow control) may be connected to the source of the ingredients that are present in a large volume (for example, source 152 water) through a rapid pipeline link 1012. For example, the source 152 water can be connected to the pipeline connection 1012, which can be connected with the possibility of disconnection module 172 flow control, thereby completing the pipeline from the source 152 water to the module 170 flow control.

Referring to Fig. 35, 36A, 36B, 37A, 37B and 37C it should be noted that here is another variant of the upper part of the Cabinet (for example, the top of the 1004b Cabinet). The same as the above possible version of the implementation, the upper part of 1004b Cabinet may include one or more of constructive elements of the subsystem 20 pipeline described above. For example, the upper part of 1004b Cabinet may include one or more modules flow control (for example, module 170 flow control), cooling fluid (for example, a cooling plate 163, which is not shown), the nozzle for dosing (for example, the nozzle is 24, which is not shown), the pipeline for connection to sources of ingredients that are present in large amounts (for example, the source of 150 carbon dioxide, a source of 152 water and a source of 154 corn syrup high fructose (), which are not shown) etc. In addition, the upper part of the 1004 Cabinet may include bunker 1008 ice intended for the storage of ice, and drain gutter 1010 ice, intended for the distribution of ice from the bunker 1008 ice (for example, in product containers).

Referring to Fig. 36A-36V that the upper part of 1004b Cabinet may include module 1014 power. In module 1014 power can be made, for example, power supply, one (one) or more tyres power controllers (such as a subsystem 14 management logic controllers user interface, the memory device 12 etc. Module 1014 supply may include one or more of the indicators of state (in the General case - indicator lights 1016), electrical and data connections (in General case, the connection 1018).

With reference to Fig. 37A, 37B and 37C should also be noted that the module 170 flow control can be connected mechanically, hydraulically to the top of the 1004b Cabinet, generally - through site 1020 connection. Site 1020 connection may include the passing of the channel supplied fluid, which, for example, can be connected to the source of the ingredients that are present in a large volume (for example, aerated water 158, water 160, corn syrup 162 high fructose etc) through the inlet 1022. Inlet 1024 module 170 flow control may have a configuration that provides at least a partial location in the exhaust pipe bore channel 1026 site 1020 connection. Accordingly, the module 170 flow control can take the ingredients present in large measure through the site 1020 connection. Site 1020 connection may additionally include the valve (for example, ball valve 1028), the roaming between open and closed position. When the ball valve 1028 is in the open position, module 170 flow control can be hydraulically connected to the source of the ingredients that are present in a large volume. Similarly, when the ball valve 1028 is in the closed position, the module 170 flow control can be hydraulically isolated from the source of the ingredients that are present in a large volume.

Ball valve 1028 you can move between open and closed position using the rotary Executive locking reed 1030. In addition to opening and closing a ball valve 1028, shut-off tab 1030 may come into contact with the module 170 flow control, thereby locking module flow control relative to the site 1020 connection. For example, a shoulder 1032 may come into contact with a tongue 1034 module 170 flow control. Contact between the collar 1032 and tongue 1034 can provide the fixation of the inlet 1024 module 170 flow control in the exhaust pipe bore channel 1026 site 1020 connection. Fixing inlet 1024 module 170 flow control in the exhaust pipe bore channel 1026 site 1020 connection can additionally facilitate the maintenance of the tight connection between the module 170 flow control and host 1020 connection (for example, by maintaining a satisfactory contact between the inlet 1024 and outlet through channel 1026).

Butt 1036 locking tabs belonging reed 1030 can have contact with the exhaust connector 1038 (which may be, for example, is hydraulically connected with the outlet module 170 flow control). For example, as shown, the end 1036 locking reeds can communicate with the end of the 1040 output connector 1038, locking output connector 1038 in hydraulically impenetrable contact with the module 170 flow control.

Site 1020 connection can facilitate the installation of the module 170 flow control system 10 processing and remove it from it (for example, to replace a damaged or incorrectly functioning module flow control). To ensure that the orientation shown, the locking tab 1030 you can rotate counterclockwise (for example, about a quarter of a turn in embodiment). Counterclockwise rotation locking reed 1030 may lead to the demerger of the exhaust connector 1038 and reed 1034 module 170 flow control. Prom connector 1030 may be disconnected from the module 170 flow control. Similarly, the inlet port 1024 module 170 flow control can be detached from the exhaust preassembled 1026 site 1020. In addition, counterclockwise rotation locking reed 1030 could lead to a reversal of a ball valve 1028 in the closed position, the result of which is closed lock channel of the fluid associated with the ingredient present in large volume. If so, then immediately after turning the locking latch of the 1030 to ensure removing the module 170 flow control of a host of 120 connection overlaps hydraulic connection with the ingredient present in large volume, which may, for example, reduce or prevent pollution of systems of processing of the ingredients present in large volume. Continued 1042 locking reed 1030 may prevent extraction module 170 flow control of the host 1020 connection until the ball valve 1028 is in the fully closed position (for example, by preventing hydraulic detach and remove the module 170 flow control until the ball valve 1028 will not be rotated 90 degrees to the fully closed position).

Additionally, with reference to Fig. 38 it should be noted that the lower part of 1006 Cabinet may include one or more of constructive elements of the subsystem 18 , and this part may be concluded between one or more on-Board sources of consumable ingredients. For example, the lower part of the 1006 Cabinet may include one or more columns (for example, columns 1050, 1052, 1054 ) and source 1056 sugar substances (for example, artificial sugar substance or combination of numerous artificial sugary substances). As shown, speakers 1050, 1052, 1054 may include one or more nodes modules products (for example, a node 250 modular products), each of which may have a configuration that enables showing a connection to one or more modules of the product (e.g., modules, 252, 254, 256, 258, which are not shown). For example, each of the columns 1050 and 1052 may include three units of product models, and the column 1054 may include a four-node network products.

According to Fig. 39 and 40 one (for example, column 1052 ) or more columns can be connected to mechanism that can, for example, to make a swing, linear slide or other movement for mixing in the column 1052 ingredients and/or its parts. Stirring mechanism can contribute to the maintenance of the individual ingredients of the mixture stored in the column 1052 . Stirring mechanism could include, for example, the motor 1100 mixing, who can exercise drive mixing shoulder 1102 through the link 1104. Mixing shoulder 1102 can result in overall vertical oscillating motion and can be connected to one or more nodes modules products (for example, sites, 250a, 250V, 250c, 250d), thus contributing to the post of rocking mixing nodes 250a, 250V, 250c, 250d modules products. With lower door 854 may be due emergency shutdown tool that can, for example, to disable the stirring mechanism, when the lower door 1154 Cabinet is opened.

As mentioned above, the system 700 RFID can detect the presence, location (such as a node modules products and gap node) and the contents of the various containers products. Accordingly, the system 700 RFID can issue a warning (for example, by subsystem 724 RFI and/or subsystem 14 logic), if the container of the product, which includes content that require mixing, installed in the column (for example, column 1052 ), which is not connected to a container for mixing. In addition, the subsystem 14 logic can prevent the use of container the product, which is not subject to mixing.

As mentioned above, the nodes modules products (for example, a node 250 modular products)can be configured with four slots nodes and can therefore be called glasses, Quad module products and/or the host modules products. Additionally, as also shown in Fig. 41, node 250 modular products may include the node-set of the pump (for example, nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump). For example, one node of the pump (for example, nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump) can be associated with each of the four slot of the module's node 250 products (for example, in the case of module products). Nodes 270, 272, 274, 276 pump can pump product containers of products (not shown)connected with the option of disabling the appropriate slot nodes node 250 modular products.

As shown, each node modules products (for example, nodes 250a, 250V, 250c, 250d modules products) columns (for example, columns 1052 ) can be connected to a common wiring harness, for example, through connector 1106. If so, then the column 1052 can be electrically connected, for example, to the subsystem 14 logic, power supply, etc. through a single point of connection.

Referring to Fig. 42 it should be noted that - as mentioned above - module 250 products may include many of the slot sites (for example, the slot sites 260, 262, 264, 266). Slot sites 260, 262, 264, 266, you can give configuration, providing switchable connecting the container of the product (e.g., container 256 product). Slotted nodes 260, 262, 264, 266 may include appropriate door 1108, 1110, 1112. As shown, two or more slot sites (for example, slot sites 260, 262) can be rewritten in a configuration that enables showing the connection with double the width of the container of the product (for example, the container the product configuration which provides showing the connection of the two slotted nodes), and/or two single containers with products containing complementary products (for example, some of the ingredients for a recipe drink, which is composed of two ingredients). Accordingly, the slot sites 260, 262 may include double door width (for example, door 1108), covering both the slot node, 260, 262.

Door 1108, 1110, 1112 can be hung with the possibility of removing the hinge guide to ensure rotary opening and closing doors 1108, 1108, 1112. For example, door 1108, 1110, 1112 may include a linking tool for instant action, allowing you to instantly suspend door 1108, 1108, 1112 on the hinge guide or to take them with her. Accordingly, as the door 1108, 1110, 1112, you can immediately suspend the hinge guide or to take them with her, and it allows you to replace the broken door, change the configuration of the doors (for example, replace the door double-width double doors on the single-width, or Vice versa).

Each door (for example, door 1110) may include a constructive element (for example, tab 1114), which may contact the interactive element of the container of the product (for example, slot 1116 container 256 product). Tongue 1114 can transmit effort container 256 product (for example, through the slits 1116) and may contribute to the insertion of a container 256 product in the slit node 264 and remove it from this site. For example, during the insertion of the container 256 product can be at least partially inserted in slot node 264. When the door 1110 closes the tab 1114 can be engaged with a slot 1116 and transmit its force closing container 256 product, ensuring container 256 product landing in the aperture node 264 (for example, as a result of alignment, secured door 1110). Similarly, tongue 1114 can be at least partially enter engages the slot 1116 (for example, you can, at least partially capture by sponge slots 1116), and then he can put extraction force (for example, again in the resulting alignment, secured door 1110) to the container 256 product.

Module 250 product may include one or more indicator bulbs, for example, can transmit information relating to the status of one or more of the slot sites (for example, gap nodes 260, 262, 264, 266). For example, each of the doors (for example, door 1112) may include optical fiber (for example, optical fiber 1118), optically connected to the light source (for example, source 1120 light). Fiber 1118 may include, for example, the segment of light or transparent material (for example, light plastic, such as acrylic resin, glass etc), which can transmit light from the source 1120 light to the front surface of the door 1112. Source 1120 light may include, for example, one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (for example, a red LED and a green LED). In the case of double doors width (for example, door 1108), you can use only one fiber and one light source, associated with the mentioned one fiber corresponding to one of the slot sites. Unused light source is connected to a different slot node in the case of doors double width can be blocked at least part of this door.

As already mentioned, the fiber 1118 and source 1120 light can transmit a variety of information regarding the gap host container product etc. For example, the source 1120 light can issue green light (which can be passed on fibre 1118 to the front surface of the door 1112), indicating working status of the slot node 266 and not state of the container the product, connected with the option of disabling the gap node 266. Source 1120 light may issue a red light (which can be passed on fibre 1118 to the front surface of the door 1112), indicating that the container of the product, connected with the option of disabling the gap node 266, emptied. Similarly, the source 1120 light may issue a flashing red light (which can be passed on fibre 1118 to the front surface of the door 1112), indicating a malfunction or failure, related to, or associated with a slit node 266. Using source 1120 light and a fiber 1118 you can specify a different alternative or additional information. In addition, you can also use more appropriate lighting schemes (e.g. blinking green light orange light, which is the result of the fact that the light source produces and green, and red light etc).

Referring to Fig. 43A, 43B and 43C it should be noted that the container 256 product may include, for example, in building, consisting of two parts (for example, include the front part of 1150 housing and back of 1152 corps). The front part of 1150 housing may include ledge 1154, which may, for example, provide a sponge 1156. Sponge 1156 can facilitate the manipulation of container 256 product (for example, during the insertion and/or extraction of container 256 product from the slotted site 264).

The front part of 1150 housing and back 1152 housing can include individual plastic components, which can be joined to education container 256 product. For example, the front part of 1150 housing and back of 1152 body can be appropriately bonding , glue, ultrasonic welding or to merge other suitable means. Container 256 product may additionally include the package 1160 product, which can be at least partially located inside the front of 1150 housing and back of 1152 corps. For example, a package 1160 product can be filled with consumable material (for example, flavouring substance drink) and is located inside the front of 1150 housing and back of 1152 corps, which you can then articulate to enclose the package 1160 product. Package 1160 product may include, for example, flexible camera that can flattened as the pumping of consumable material (for example, with the help of unit 272 pump package 1160 product.

Package 1160 product may include wedges-insert 1162 that may increase the volumetric efficiency of the container 256 product, such as allowing the package 1160 product occupy a relatively big part of the internal volume, limited front part of 1150 housing and back 1152 corps. In addition, wedges insert 1162 can facilitate a flattening of the package 1160 product as pumping consumed the substance of the package 1160 product. In addition, reinforcing the constructive element 1158 can be physically connected with service 1160 product, for example, by means of ultrasonic welding.

As mentioned above, in addition to columns , the lower part of 1006 Cabinet may include source 1156 , present in a large volume. For example, some options for implementing present in big volume, can be substance (e.g., present in big volume, can be artificial substance or combination of many sugary substances). Some of the options for implementation may include the existence of a that are needed in larger quantities. In these versions the implementation of the possible presence of one or more , present in large volume. In embodiment, the source of 156 can be a source of sugar substances, which may include, for example, the container insert bags, for example, such, which is known as comprising the elastic camera containing the product in the form of sugar substances and located within a rigid box, which can, for example, protect elastic camera from the gap etc. Example sugar substances will be used only for illustration. However, in other variants of implementation in the source , present in a large scale, and can store any . In the alternative options for implementing, in the source, similar to that described here source 1056, can be stored ingredients of other types. The term « present in large volume»refers to the identified with as frequent use to produce the products which are subject to bottling with dosing, is used quite frequently and to a greater extent than that which can be obtained when the node is used pump for one .

Source 1056 sugar substances can be connected to a node modules products, which may include, for example, one or more nodes of the pump (for example, such, as described above). For example, the source of 1056 sugar substances can be connected to the module products, which includes four nodes of the pump, as described above. Each of these four nodes pump may include pipe or highway, the guide low-calorie sugary substance from the corresponding node pump nozzle 24 filling with dosing sugar chemicals (e.g. in combination with one or more additional ingredients).

Referring to Fig. 45A and 45B note that the lower part of 1006b Cabinet may include one or more of constructive features of the subsystem 18 . For example, at the bottom of the 1006b Cabinet can be entered into one or more sources . Referred to one or more sources can be configured as one or more shelves (for example, shelves 1200, 1202, 1204 ), as well as the source 1206 sugar substances. As shown, each shelf (for example, shelf 1200 ) may include one or more nodes modules products (for example, nodes 250d, 250e, 250f modules products), and its configuration is a generally horizontal layout. One or more shelves may have a configuration that enables mixing (for example, in General similar to that which occurs in the above column 1052 ).

Continuing with the above option implementation, referred to one or more sources can be configured as one or more shelves , it should be noted, as described above, that the shelf 1200 may include many nodes modules products (namely, the nodes 250d, 250e, 250f modules products). Each node modules products (for example, a node 250f modules products) may have a configuration that enables showing the connection of one or more containers of products (for example, container 256 product) in the corresponding gap node (for example, in planar waveguide nodes 260, 262, 264, 266).

In addition, each of the nodes 250d, 250e, 250f modules products may include the appropriate set of nodes pump. For example, according to Fig. 47A, 47B, 47D, 47E and 47F, site 250d modules products may in the General case include nodes 270a, 270b, 270d and 270e pump. The corresponding node 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d pump can be associated with one of the slot nodes 260, 262, 264, 266, for example, for pumping of ingredients contained inside the container the product (e.g., container 256 product). For example, each of the nodes 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d pump can include the appropriate rod messages fluid (for example, rods 1250, 1252, 1254, 1256 messages fluid), which may, for example, provide messages on fluid with a container of the product (e.g., container 256 product) by interacting with him fittings (for example, reinforcing the constructive element 1158a, 1158b shown in Fig. 43B and 44).

Referring to Fig. 47 note that it shows the cross section of the site 250d modules products. Site 250d includes inlet 1360 for fluid, which is shown in the cross section of the valve. Fittings with covering part (as indicated in Fig. - Induced transpositions : 43B position 1158a) containers of products (which are not shown on the drawing, but one of which marked the position of 256 Fig. - Induced transpositions : 43B among other drawings). Fluid from the container the product is delivered to the 250d pump in the intake hole 1360. Fluid flows in capacitive sensor 1362 flow, and then through the pump 1364, passes regulator 1366 back pressure and into the outlet 1368 for the fluid. As shown on the drawing and the flow passage of fluid through the 250d ensures the flow of air through the 250d no capture inside this site. Inlet 1360 for the fluid is in a plane, which is below the outlet 1368 for the fluid. In addition, a fluid vertically moves to the sensor for flow, and then moving in the pump again appears in the plane, which is higher than the inlet 1360. Thus, this arrangement provides a continuous flow of fluid up, allowing the flow of air through the system without carbon capture it. Therefore, this construction site 250d modules products is related to the pressure type and purged supply system of the fluid.

Referring to Fig. 47E and 47F it should be noted that the regulator 1366 backpressure can be any of the back pressure regulator, however, shows a possible way of implementing the regulator 1366 back pressure for pumping of small volumes. The regulator 1366 backpressure includes diaphragm 1367, which includes the constructive elements of «volcano», and o-ring cross-section around the external diameter. O-ring cross-section creates a seal. With aperture 1367 connected to the piston. Located around the piston spring rejects the piston and diaphragm in the closed position. In this embodiment, the spring sits on the outer sleeve. When the pressure of the fluid corresponds to a pressure of cracking the piston rod and spring or a higher pressure, fluid flows past the regulator 1366 back pressure on the outlet 1368 fluid. In a possible embodiment, cracking pressure is approximately 48,3-62,1 kPa (7-9 lb-with/.). Pressure cracking accurately configure under the pump 364. Thus, the different variants of implementation of the pump may differ from described, and some of these options you can use another mode for carrying out the back pressure regulator.

In addition to addressing Fig. 48 it should be noted that the node 1300 exhaust pipe may have a configuration that enables showing connection nodes 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d pump, for example, to feed ingredients from the corresponding node modules products (for example, host 250d modules products), to the subsystem 20 pipelines and management. Site 1300 exhaust manifold can include a multitude of pipeline reinforcing elements (for example, reinforcing elements 1302, 1304, 1306, 1308), which configuration provides a message on fluid with the corresponding nodes 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d pump, for example, to connect with the message on fluid nodes 270a, 270b, 270c, 270d pump to the subsystem 20 pipelines and control via highways 1310, 1312, 1314, 1316 fluid.

Showing the connection between the host 1300 exhaust manifold and node 250d modules products may be exercised, for example, through the Cam center, which provides easy connection to each other and disable each other node 1300 exhaust manifold and host 250d modules products. For example, Cam site might include a handle 1317, connected with the possibility of rotation to the support 1320 valves and Cam structural elements 1322, 1324. Cam structural elements 1322, 1324 can be entered in contact with interacting with them constructive elements (not shown) node 250d modules products. According fig.47, the rotary motion of the arm 1318 in the direction of the arrow may disable the host 1300 exhaust pipe from the site 250d modules products, for example, providing lifting and removing a node 1300 exhaust manifold with host 250d modules products.

Speaking specifically to fig.47D and 47E note that the node 250d modules products can be similarly to do is connected with possibility of switching off the shelf 1200 , providing, for example, easy removal and installation node 250 modular products on the shelf 1200 . For example, as shown node 250d modules products may include the release handle 1350, which could be, for example, pivotally connected with the node 250d modules products. Releasing the handle can include, for example, the locking tabs 1352, 1354 (for example, clearer just shown on fig.47 and 47D). The locking tabs 1352, 1354 may include engage with interacting with them constructive elements shelves 1200 , thereby, for example, fixing the site 250d modules products in engagement with a shelf 1200 . As shown in fig.47 releasing the handle 1350 can articulated lifting in the direction of the arrow to trip with removing retaining eyelets 1352, 1354 from interacting with them elements shelves 1200 . Immediately after disconnecting, site 250d modules products can be raised shelves 1200 .

With one arm 1318 and/or absolving the arm 1350 or with both of them can be associated with one or more sensors. Referred to one or more sensors can generate an output signal, which characterizes the position of the handle 1318 and/or absolving the arm 1350. For example, the output signal of one or more sensors can indicate whether handle 1318 and/or releasing the handle 1350 in or position. On the basis of, at least partially, the output signal referred to one or more sensors, the node 250d modules products can be electrically and/or hydraulically isolated from the subsystem 20 pipelines and management. Possible sensors may include, for example, interactive RFID tags and readers, contact switches, magnetic proximity sensors or similar sensors.

As stated above, and turning again to fig.47, it should be noted that the sensor 308 flow can be used to measure the flow of the above (in this example) via the node 272 pump (see fig.5-5H). As mentioned above, the sensor 308 flow can be given configuration of flow sensor on the basis of capacity (see fig.5-5F), which is portrayed as a sensor 1356 flow fig.47. Besides, as mentioned above, the sensor 308 flow can give configuration flow sensor on the basis of the measuring transducer (see fig.5G), which is portrayed as a sensor 1358 fig.47. Additionally, and as mentioned above, the sensor 308 flow can give configuration reinforced piston flow sensor on the basis of the measuring transducer (see fig.5), which is portrayed as a sensor 1359 on fig.47.

As mentioned above, the site 328 measuring transducer (see fig.5G-5H) may include: linear adjustable differential transformer (LVDT); node cassette tape or ; node magnetic coil; host sensor on the basis of Hall effect; piezoelectric element; piezoelectric sheet item; node dynamics; node accelerometer; a node microphone; and optical node determine the movement.

While the above examples sensor 308 flow are of an illustrative character, you should not consider them as restrictive as possible - which can be considered within the scope of the claims of the invention - of other configurations. For example, though the site 328 measuring transducer as shown on the outside of the host 314 aperture (see fig.5G-5H), host 328 measuring transducer may be placed inside the camera 318 (see fig.5G-5H).

Also on fig.49, 49B, 49C shows a possible configuration source 1206 sugar substances. Source 1206 sugar substances can in General case include housing 1400 configuration of which ensures the reception of the container 1402 sugar substances. Container 1402 sugar substances may include, for example, the configuration of the bag-liner (for example, textile bag containing low-calorie sugary substance inside the whole hard protective shell). Source 1206 may include element 1404 (which may be related, for example, with a swivel wall 1406), which may embody a hydraulic connection with the reinforcement element related to container 1402 sugar substances. Configuration and being element 1404 may vary in accordance with interacting with it reinforcing element related to container 1402 sugar substances.

According fig.49, source 1206 can include one or more nodes of the pump (for example, nodes 270e, 270f, 270g, 270h pump). Referred to one or more nodes 270e, 270f, 270g, 270h pump can be configured nodes modules products discussed above (for example, host 250 modular products). element 1404 may be in a message fluid with element in 1404 by the host 1408 pipeline. Site 1408 pipeline may, in the General case include inlet 1410, which may have a configuration that enables a message to fluid with element 1404. Collector 1412 can distribute low-calorie sugary substance accepted in the intake hole 1410, in one or more of distribution pipes (for example, distribution pipes in 1414, 1416, 1418, 1420). Distribution pipes 1414, 1416, 1418, 1420 may include the appropriate connectors 1422, 1424, 1426, 1428, configuration, which provides connection of the report on fluid to the relevant nodes 270e, 270f, 270g, 270g pump.

As shown in fig.50, site 1408 pipelines in implementation options for incorporates a sensor 1450 air. Therefore, the site 1408 pipelines includes the mechanism for determining whether there is some air. In some cases, when a fluid that enters through the inlet 1410 for fluid includes air, the sensor 1450 air detects the air, and in some cases, implementation may send a signal to stop pumping from the source , present in a large volume. This function is desirable in many systems, dosing, and in particular those where the incorrect amount of present in large measure the product to be dozing, may be degraded and/or dangerous. Therefore, the site 1408 pipelines, including air sensor, allows for a situation in which the air is not pumped, and the options for implementing, where there is a dosage of medicinal products, for example, is a protective constructive element. In the case of other products, this variant of the implementation of the node 1408 pipelines is part of a constructive element of support quality.

Although various electrical components, mechanical components, Electromechanical components and processes of software are described above as used within the system processing, which performs dosing drinks, this is done for illustration only and should not be considered as a limitation of this invention because there may be other configurations. For example, the above processing system can be used for processing or dispensing of other consumable products (such as ice-cream and alcoholic beverages). In addition, the above system can be used in areas which do not belong to the food industry. For example, the above system can be used for processing or dispensing of vitamins, pharmaceuticals, medical products, cleaning products, lubricants, and dye products and , as well as other, not consumable liquids or , granular solids or any of fluids.

As mentioned above, various electrical components, mechanical components, Electromechanical components and processes of software systems 10 processing in General (and the process of 122 KA, process 124 virtual machine and process 126 virtual collector, in particular), you can use the machine, where it is desirable to create demand-product of one or more of substrates (also referred to as the «ingredients»).

The different variants of implementation, the product is created, following the recipe, which programmatically introduced into the processor. As mentioned above, the formula can be updated, import or change the resolution. The recipe can prompt the user, or it can be reprogrammed or prepare to a certain algorithm. Recipe can include any number of substances or ingredients, and created the product may include any number of substances or ingredients in any desired concentration.

Thus, the different variants of implementation, either on demand or in advance of actual requirements, but at the desired point in time, in the first collector, you can create a solution by dosing in this collector in accordance with the formulation of the first of the substrate and at least one additional substrate. Some additional options for implementing one of the substrates can be , i.e. the substrate can be powder or dry substance, a specific number which you can add in the mixing manifold. Liquid substrate can also be added in the same collector mixing, and the powder substrate can be fluid to the desired concentration. The contents of this collector can then issue, for example in another collector, or dose it.

In some variants of implementation, the techniques described here can be used in connection with the mixing demand for use in peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis in accordance with the recipe or prescription. As it is known in the prior art composition may include, but without limitation to one or more of the following elements: sodium, calcium, potassium, chloride, dextrose, lactate, acetic acid, acetate, magnesium, glucose and hydrochloric acid.

can be used for extracting exhaust molecules (e.g., urine creatinine, such ions, as ions of potassium, phosphate etc) and water from the blood in through osmosis, and the solutions well known to the specialists in the art.

For example, typically contains a variety of ions, such as sodium ions and calcium concentrations is similar to their natural concentration in the blood of a healthy person. In some cases, may contain sodium bicarbonate, which is usually present in slightly higher concentrations than found in the normal blood. As a rule, prepared by mixing of water from a water source (for example, reverse osmosis water or GS-water) with one or more ingredients, such as «sour» (which may contain a variety of substances, such as acetic acid, , NaCl, CaCl, KCl, MgCl and etc) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCCB) and/or sodium chloride (NaCl). Preparation , including the use of adequate concentrations of salts, osmolarity, pH, etc, are well known to specialists in the field of technology. As discussed below, not need to prepare the real-time needs. For example, simultaneously with dialysis or before him, and keep the container for storage or similar receptacle.

In some cases, the implementation of one or more substances such as sodium bicarbonate can be stored in the form of powder. Although only for illustrative purposes only and bring the example of powdered substrate can be called in this example, «bicarbonate», in other variants of implementation of any substrate or ingredient - in addition to or instead of it - can be stored in the machine in the form of powder or other dry matter and you can also use the process described here for the reconstitution of the substrate. Sodium bicarbonate can be stored in a container, «single-use», which, for example, you can empty the collector. In some variants of implementation, a certain amount of bicarbonate can be stored in a container, and a certain amount of bicarbonate of this container can be dosed into the reservoir. In some cases, the implementation of the entire amount of bicarbonate can be completely empty into the reservoir, i.e. to mix a large amount of .

The solution is stored in the first collector can be mixed in the second manifold with one or more additional substrates or ingredients. In addition, some options for implementing one or more sensors (for example, one or more of the conductivity sensors) can be placed in such a way that the solution in the first collector, you can test to ensure that reached the prescribed concentration. In some cases, implementation, data from the above-mentioned one or more sensors can be used in a control loop feedback for the correction of errors in the solution. For example, if the sensor data indicate that the solution of bicarbonate has a concentration greater than or less than the desired concentration, the collector, you can enter additional bicarbonate or GS-water.

In some recipes, in some cases, the implementation of one or more ingredients you can in one collector to mix in another collector with one or more ingredients, irrespective whether these ingredients can also powder or dry substances and liquids.

For the preparation of should include water-consuming in it the largest amount that results in high costs, large space requirements and large transport time . This system 10 processing can ensure preparation in or offline machine dosing (for example, located on its place in the house of the patient), thereby eliminating the need to transport and store large quantities of packages . This system described above 10 processing can provide the user or the provider enter the requested injunction, and the system described above can - with the help of the described here systems and ways to implement the desired prescription-on-demand and on-site (e.g., including but without limitation - a medical centre, a pharmacy or a residence of the patient). Accordingly, systems and methods described here, can reduce transport costs, as mentioned substances or ingredients are the only ingredients that require transportation and supply.

In addition to the different versions of the modules, flow control, considered and described above, Fig. 56-64 shows the various additional options for performing a node modified the impedance of the thoroughfare, the device of measuring the flow (sometimes called «flow») and a bistable valve for flow control module.

Turning to the aggregate of Fig. 56-59 it should be noted that a possible way of implementing this sample module 3000 flow control can include the inlet port 3001 for fluid housing 3012 piston, the main hole 3002, piston 3004, spring 3006 piston, cylinder 3005 around the piston and auxiliary hole (auxiliary holes) 3022. Spring 3006 piston moves the piston 3004 in the closed position, visible in Fig. 56. Module 3000 flow control also includes solenoid 3008, which includes the body 3010 solenoid and anchor 3014. Located further downstream the valves 3016 is driven plunger 3018, which shifts in the open position, spring 3020 plunger.

Piston 3004, cylinder 3005, spring 3006 piston and housing 3012 piston can be made of any material, which - in some cases, implementation may be selected based on fluid designed for the flow in the module of flow control. In a possible embodiment, piston 3004 and cylinder 3005 made of , however, another embodiment piston 3004 and cylinder 3005 can be made of other ceramic or stainless steel. The different variants of implementation of these components can be made of any material, desired and chosen depending on the fluid. In a possible embodiment, spring 3006 piston is made of stainless steel, however, the different variants of implementation of spring 3006 piston can be made of ceramics or other material. In a possible embodiment, housing 3012 piston is made of plastic. However, other options for implementing the various components can be made of stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant material, giving dimensional stability. Although, as shown in Fig. 56-59 possible option implementation includes the valves, in some versions of the implementation of the module 3000 flow control may not include the valves. In these versions the implementation cylinder 3005 and piston 3004, which, in the possible embodiment, as described above, are made of may be subject landing on the chassis or can be made so that the gap between these components will be very small, providing a dense chassis landing.

Solenoid 3008 in a possible embodiment is providing a constant force solenoid 3008. In implementation options for you can use providing a constant force solenoid 3008 shown in Fig. 56-59. Solenoid 3008 includes the body 3010 solenoid, in a possible embodiment made of stainless steel. In a possible variant of implementation, providing a constant force solenoid 3008 includes pin. In this embodiment, when the anchor 3014 reaches pin, the power of approximately constant, with slight differences in connection with the situation. Providing a constant force solenoid 3008 applies magnetic force to an anchor 3014, which is possible embodiment is made of stainless steel AISI 416. In some cases, implementation, anchor 3014 and/or housing 3012 solenoid can be made of ferritic stainless steel or any other magnetic stainless steel or other material with the desired magnetic properties. Anchor 3014 connected to the piston 3004. Thus, providing a constant force solenoid 3008 provides power for the linear displacement of the piston 3004 of a closed position (Fig. 56 and 57) in the open position (shown in Fig. 58 and 59) about the sub-holes (pinholes) 3022. Thus, solenoid 3008 drives the piston 3004, and current, applied for control ensures a constant force solenoid 3008 is proportional to the force acting on the anchor 3014.

The size of the fixed holes 3002 can be chosen so that will not be exceeded maximum differential pressure for the system, and so that pressure mainly hole 3002 enough for piston motion 3004. In a possible variant of implementation, the main hole 3002 has a diameter of approximately 4.8 mm (0,180 inches). However, the different variants of implementation of this diameter can be larger or smaller, depending on the desired flow and differential pressure. Besides getting the maximum differential pressure at a specific flow rate minimizes the total amount of movement, committed piston 3004 to maintain the desired flow rate. Providing a constant force solenoid 3008 and spring 3006 piston put approximately constant throughout the piston displacement 3004. Spring 3006 piston effect on the piston 3004 in the same direction as the flow of fluid. At the entrance of the fluid through the main hole 3002 there is a pressure. Providing a constant force solenoid 3008 (also referred to hereafter simply «solenoid») resists the pressure of the fluid, applying force to the anchor 3014.

In Fig. 56 module 3010 flow control is shown in the closed position - in the absence of fluid flow. In the closed position, the solenoid 3008 not served excitement. Spring 3006 piston moves the piston 3004 in the closed position, i.e., auxiliary opening (auxiliary holes) (indicated by (marked) in Fig. 58-59 position 3022) fully closed. This is beneficial for many reasons, including but without limitation - the failed switch flow in the case when the module 3000 flow control is experiencing a loss of power. Thus, when not enough power to the excitation coil 3008, piston 3004 moves to the «normally closed» state.

According to Fig. 57-59 also energy of a current or supplied or supplied to the solenoid 3008, controls the movement of the anchor 3014 and piston 3004. When the piston 3004 moves on to the water inlet 3001 for fluid, this leads to opening of the subsidiary holes (pinholes) 3022. Thus, the current supplied to the solenoid 3008, may be proportional to the force applied to the anchor 3014, and the current applied to the solenoid 3008, you can change to get the desired flow rate. In a possible variant of the implementation of this sample plugin flow control, flow, the flow, submitted to the solenoid 3008, because when current is applied, the force acting on the piston 3004, increases.

To maintain the profile of constant power to the solenoid, 3008, it may be desirable to maintain move the anchor 3014 approximately in a given range. As mentioned above, the pin in the solenoid 3008 contribute to almost constant force when the anchor 3014 moves. This is desirable in some variants of implementation, because when assistive hole (auxiliary holes) 3022 opened (open), maintaining an almost constant force will maintain an almost constant flow rate.

Referring to Fig. 56-59 it should be noted that the pressure that can be applied due to leakage of fluid during the work in a possible embodiment, piston 3004 includes at least one radial groove 3024. In a possible embodiment, piston 3004 includes two radial grooves 3024. In other variants of implementation of the piston 3004 may include three or more radial grooves. Referred to at least one radial groove 3024 provides as a tool for pressure compensation, the need for which arises due to the leakage of fluid and centering piston 3004 in the cylinder 3005, which may deteriorate due to the leakage of the fluid. Centering piston 3004 may also provide the effect of hydrodynamic bearing between the cylinder 3005 and the piston 3004, thereby reducing the friction. In some variants of implementation, to reduce friction, you can use any of the other tools include, but without limitation - drawing on the piston 3004 coverage to reduce friction. Coverage that you can use include, but without limitation - diamond-like coating (APT) and titanium nitride. Reducing friction profitable to reduce hysteresis in the system and thus errors flow control in the system.

In a possible embodiment, for a given device, the variable impedance line can determine the current, and the presentation of current for a given flow rate. The various modes of supply include, but without limitation - smoothing current sinusoidal smoothing, planning smoothing of current or different methods of pulse-width modulation (PWM). For various expenses or different types of currents, for example - but without limitation - spasmodic or pulsating spending or smooth expenses, you can use the current control. For example, you can use a sinusoidal smoothing to reduce hysteresis and friction between the cylinder 3005 and the piston 3004. Thus, you can determine asked plans and use them to achieve a given desired flow rate.

In Fig. 64 illustrates the way of control solenoid, applicable to the device, the variable impedance highway shown in Fig. 56-63. This control method demonstrates a smoothing function that contributes to the use anti-aliasing with smaller amplitude at low flow rates and smoothing with a greater amplitude, when consumption increases. Anti-aliasing can be set either as a step function, where anti-aliasing is likely to increase if the specified threshold, or as a linearly increasing function, which can become permanent when a pre-defined threshold is exceeded. In Fig. 64 shows an example of a linearly increasing anti-aliasing features. And frequency smoothing, and the amplitude of smoothing can be changed using the current team. In some cases, implementation, antialiasing, you can replace the lookup table that sets the optimal performance of smoothing or other planning parameters for any desired flow rate.

The pressure of the fluid upstream may increase or decrease. However, the variable node impedance highway compensate for changes in pressure and maintains the desired consumption through the use of ensuring a constant force solenoid together with a spring and a plunger. Therefore, the site of the rolling impedance highway supports constant flow even with the changing pressure. For example, when the pressure in the intake hole increases, because the system includes the main hole 3002 fixed size, the pressure drop is mainly hole 3002 will force the piston 3004 move towards outlet 3036 for fluid and to «prevent» the opening of the subsidiary holes (pinholes) 3022. This is due to the linear displacement of the piston 3004 to the outlet of 3036 for the fluid.

In contrast, when the pressure in the intake hole increases, because the system includes the main hole 3002 fixed size, the pressure drop is mainly hole 3002 will force the piston 3004 «promote» opening of the subsidiary holes (pinholes) 3022, thereby maintaining a constant flow. This is due to the linear displacement of the piston 3004 to the water inlet 3001 for the fluid.

A possible variant of implementation also provides for the valves. Although he is shown in a possible embodiment, in some versions of the implementation of the valves may not be used, for example, when tolerances between the piston and the subsidiary hole is such that the piston can act as the valves on the auxiliary hole. Turning now to Fig. 56-59 it should be noted that the valves in a possible embodiment is located downstream from the subsidiary holes 3022. In a possible embodiment, the valves is controlled by the aperture 3016, driven plunger 3018. In a possible embodiment, aperture 3016 is a metal disc, obtained by injection molding, however, other options for implementing aperture 3016 can be made of any material suitable for the flow of fluid through the valve, and such materials may include, but without limitation elastomers and/or urethane or a different type of plastic, or other material, suitable to perform the desired function. It should be noted that although the drawings illustrate the membrane, planted in the open position, in practice membrane would not be planted. Plunger 3018 is directly driven piston 3004 and is in its resting position; spring 3020 plunger, moves the plunger 3018 in the open position. When the piston 3004 returns to the closed position, the force developed by the spring 3006 piston is large enough to overcome the offset attached to a spring 3020 plunger and influence on the plunger 3018, translating it to the correct position closed state-off valve. Thus, in a possible variant of the implementation of the solenoid provides the energy for piston 3004, and for plunger 3018, while controlling the flow of fluid and through auxiliary hole 3022, and through the valves.

In Fig. 56-59 you can see a gradual movement of the piston 3004 depending on the growing strength of the applied solenoid 3008. In Fig. 56 and the valves, and accessories hole (not shown) are closed. In Fig. 57 the solenoid enjoyed the talk, and the piston 3004 little moved, and the valves are opened because of displacement, a spring 3020 plunger. In Fig. 58 shows the situation in which the solenoid 3008 served extra current and piston, 3004 moved on to the main hole 3002 and opened the auxiliary hole 3022. In Fig. 59 the increased talk of solenoid 3008 contributed to the movement of the piston to the water inlet 3001 for fluid (or further into the solenoid 3008 in this embodiment), and auxiliary hole 3022 completely open.

The options for implementing described above in connection with Fig. 56-59, supplementary presence of one or more sensors, which can include, but without limitation to one or more of the following: piston position sensor and/or flow sensor. One or more sensors can be used to confirm that the flow is steady when the solenoid 3008 excited. For example, piston position sensor can detect, moves the piston. The flow sensor is also able to detect, piston or not moving.

Turning now to Fig. 60-61 it should be noted that the different variants of implementation of the module 3000 flow control can include one or more sensors. In Fig. 60 module 3000 flow control is shown with the anemometer 3026. In one embodiment, one or more of thermistors are in close proximity to a thin wall in contact with a channel (by leaking fluid environment. Thermistor can (thermistors can) a known amount of power, for example, 1 watt, and therefore we can expect a predictable temperature, as for any stagnant fluid - standing or moving. Since the temperature will increase more slowly if the fluid is moving, as a sensor flow of fluid can be used anemometer. In some cases, implementation, anemometer can also be used to determine the temperature of the fluid regardless, it detects whether the sensor additionally the presence of flow of the fluid.

In Fig. 61 module flow control is shown with a paddle wheel 3028. In Fig. 62 shows the form with a cut sensor 3030 type propeller wheel. Sensor 3030 type propeller wheel includes rowing wheel 3028 on the way of flow of fluid emitter 3032 infrared radiation (IR emitter and receiver 3034 infrared radiation (IR-receiver). Sensor 3030 with a paddle wheel is a measuring device and can be used to calculate and/or confirmation of the flow. In some cases, implementation, sensor 3030 with a paddle wheel can be used to simplify the definition of moves fluid. The embodiment shown in Fig. 62, IR-diode 3032 off but when a fluid moves, rowing wheel 3028 spinning, interrupting the running of the IR-diode 3032 ray detectable IR receiver 3034. Frequency interrupt IR beam can be used to calculate flow.

In Fig. 63 shows one way of implementing module 3000 flow control. This option is the implementation of the module 3000 flow control can be used in any of the different variants of implementation of the dosing system described here. In addition, instead of different options for implementing a host of variable impedance highway described here, you can use the mechanism of variable impedance highway. In addition, different options for implementing module 3000 flow control can be used together with located above or below the stream.

In Fig. 65 depicts the path of the fluid through the module 3000 flow control in one variant of its realization. In this embodiment, the module 3000 flow control includes sensor 3028 with a paddle wheel, and anemometer 3026. However, as mentioned above, some of the options of module 3000 flow control can provide additional sensors or fewer sensors than shown in Fig. 65.

As mentioned above, other examples of such products produced by the system 10 treatment may include, but without limitation - milk-based products (e.g., dairy cocktails, products pop up on the surface at processing water, egg whites (frappe)); products with a basis of coffee (for example, coffee, cappuccino, espresso); products based on soda (for example, malts, fruit juice with the addition of a water solution of soda)products on a basis of tea (for example, iced tea, sweet tea, hot tea); products on the basis of water (for example, spring water, flavoured spring water, spring water with addition of vitamins, strongly electrolyzed drinks strongly carbonated beverages); products based on dry substances (for example, a Hiking mixture, products based on cereals, mixtures of nuts, cereal products, products in the form of mixtures of grain crops); medicinal products (for example, non-flammable medicines, medicines, medicines ); products alcohol-based (for example, cocktails, drinks, consisting of white wines and malt water, alcoholic beverages on the basis of soda, and alcoholic beverages on the basis of water); industrial products (e.g. solvents, paints, lubricants, stains); and medical or cosmetic products (for example, shampoos, cosmetics, soap, conditioners for hair, skin care, creams for the face).

The above describes a number of options for implementation. However, it should be understood that the possible introduction of different modifications. Accordingly, and other options for implementation are within the scope of the claims with the following formula of the invention.

Although it describes the principles of the invention, the specialists in the art must understand that this description is provided as an example only and do not limit the amount of claims of the invention. In addition to the guidelines shown and described the possible options for the implementation, within the scope of the claims of the present invention can be foreseen and other options for implementation. Change and substitution that can make a person skilled in the art, are seen as being within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

1. The flow sensor, containing: camera fluid, made with the possibility of reception of of fluid from the container of the product; the site of the diaphragm, made with the possibility of moving whenever a fluid moves inside the chamber of the fluid; site of the transmitter, made with the possibility of operative control of moving the node aperture and generate a signal; and a subsystem of control logic, located in a communication with the node measurement Converter, and a subsystem of the control logic is made to receive this signal from the site of the transmitter and set the number of fluid passing through the camera, the subsystem logic determines, on the basis of the specified signal, whether the product container some capacity fluid or container of the product is .

2. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains a linear adjustable differential transformer connected to the node aperture through the site link.

3. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains the node or tape cartridge.

4. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains the node magnetic coil.

5. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains a host sensor on the basis of Hall effect.

6. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains piezoelectric element.

7. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains piezoelectric leaf element.

8. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains the node dynamics.

9. Flow sensor according to claim 1, in which the node measuring conversion node contains accelerometer.

10. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains the node microphone.

11. Flow sensor according to claim 1 in which the site of the transmitter contains the optical node determine the movement.

12. Way to determine the container is empty, product, which consists in the fact that carry out agitation node pump pump of container the product; move the capacitor lining on the distance of the move; measure the capacitance of the capacitor; calculate the distance to move on the basis of the measured capacitance; and determine emptied whether the container of the product.

13. Way to determine the container is empty, product, which consists in the fact that carry out agitation node pump; move the site of the diaphragm on the distance of the move by pumping of container the product measure the distance of the move with the help of unit of measuring converters; use the site of the transmitter to generate a signal on the basis of, at least partially, the number of , of container the product; and is determined by the signal, emptied whether the container of the product.