Title of Invention

BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH COLD CARBONATION

Abstract The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for cold carbonation. The methods and apparatus for cold carbonation are provided in which a carbonator (13) having one or more segments is provided within a relatively horizontal cold plate (12). A sensor (14) is provided that can be accessed from a side of a dispenser (10).
Full Text BEVERAGE DISPENSING WITH COLD CARBONATION
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to beverage dispensing, and in particular to
methods and apparatus for beverage dispensing with cold carbonation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In "post-mix" beverage dispensing, beverage syrups are mixed with plain or
carbonated water to form finished beverages. With respect to carbonated beverages,
issues surrounding carbonation significantly affect the quality of the finished beverage.
For high quality beverages, for example, it is important that the specified
carbonation level be consistently produced, regardless of system variations, such as
ambient temperature. As another example, it is important that, in the dispensing of the
finished product, foaming be minimized.
Efficient and cost-effective production of such high quality beverages is, of course,
desirable. It has been discovered that lowering the temperature of water to be carbonated
increases carbonation efficiency, and can allow for lower CO2 pressures. Accordingly,
prior art efforts have been made to increase carbonation efficiency by using colder water.
For example, US Patent number 4,754,609 discloses pre-cooling water before carbonation.
As further examples, US Patent numbers 5,319,947, 5,419,461, and 5,524,452 disclose
chilled carbonators. However, significant improvements can be made to the efficiency,
cost, and space utilization (among other aspects) of the prior art.
Therefore, a need has arisen for an improved beverage dispenser and methods that
make use of cold carbonation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, methods and apparatus
for beverage dispensing with cold carbonation are provided that substantially eliminate or
reduce problems associated with prior art systems.
A dispenser is provided that includes a cold source (such as a cold plate or an
ice/water bath) and a carbonator that comprises one or more conjoined segments located
substantially within the cold source. The conjoined segments may form a continuous or
discontinuous hollow structure.
In a particular embodiment, a carbonator is provided that includes a toroidal tank, a
water inlet, a carbon dioxide inlet, and a sensor for measuring water level within the tank.
The tank may form a continuous or discontinuous structure.

Furthermore, a dispenser is provided that has a first side, and includes a cold plate,
a carbonator at least partially within the cold plate, and a sensor coupled to the carbonator,
the sensor being accessible from the first side of the dispenser. In a particular
embodiment, the first side is the front side of the dispenser at which beverages are
dispensed.
Also provided is a dispenser having a horizontal plane, the dispenser including a
cold plate, and a carbonator at least partially within the cold plate, the carbonator being
tilted with respect to the horizontal plane.
Also provided is a carbonator that includes a first tank section, a second tank
section, and a third tank section. The first and third sections are coupled with the second
section, the third section extending outward from said second section. .
In particular embodiments, a dispenser includes a substantially flat carbonator tank
and a substantially horizontal cold plate, with the carbonator tank located substantially
within the cold plate. Also, the dispenser may include a plurality of water inlets into the
carbonator tank. Also, the dispenser may include a probe assembly substantially parallel
to the carbonator tank.
Methods of carbonating water are also provided, including a method of
carbonating water that comprises providing a carbonator tank within a cold plate, injecting
carbon dioxide into the tank, chilling water, injecting the chilled water into the tank, and
chilling soda received from the tank.
With each of the embodiments, a pre-carbonation chilling circuit may be coupled
to the carbonator. Similarly, a post-carbonation chilling circuit may be coupled to the
carbonator.
An important technical advantage of the present invention is that it greatly
improves carbonation efficiency by including a carbonator integrally formed with a cold
plate.
Another important technical advantage of the present invention is the use of
carbonation tank segments or toroid shapes to achieve geometries that provide efficient
carbonation in small shapes.
Another important technical advantage of the present invention is the use of
integral pre-carbonation cooling circuits and/or post carbonation cooling circuits.
Another important technical advantage of the present invention is the use of
multiple water inlets to a cold carbonator. Still another important technical advantage of

FIGURE 3 also illustrates pre-chill circuit 42. Pre-chill circuit 42 allows plain
water to be chilled before entering carbonator tank 13. In a preferred embodiment, the
pre-chilled water is injected through a plurality of orifice blocks into the carbonator tank
13. However, only one injection point may also be used. Soda is conveyed from the
carbonator tank 13 through one or more ports to a post-carbonation chilling circuit 44.
This post-carbonation chilling circuit 44, like the pre-chill circuit 42, is preferably
integrally formed within the cold plate 12. The post-chilled soda is then conveyed to a
manifold 46 for transmission to the valves 18.
In a preferred embodiment, the pre-chill circuit 42 chills the plain water to
approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The post-chill circuit 44 chills the soda to a
temperature in the range of preferably 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to chilling
the soda, the post-chill circuit 44 stabilizes the flow from the carbonator 13 into a less
turbulent flow. Thus, more CO2 remains in stream because of this more laminar flow,
resulting in less foaming at dispense and higher carbonation (and therefore higher quality
in the finished beverage product). However, it should be understood that either or both of
the chilling circuits 42 and 44 may or may not be included as part of the present invention.
FIGURE 4 illustrates details of the carbonator tank 13 for the particular
embodiment discussed in connection with FIGURE 3. As shown in FIGURE 4, CO2 is
supplied to the carbonator through fitting 50. Connected to fitting 50 is safety relief valve
28. The CO2 is injected into the carbonator tank 13 at connection 52. Although only one
connection 52 is shown, a plurality of injection points may be used. Soda is conveyed
from the carbonator tank 13 through outlet fittings 54, which transmit the soda to the post
cooling circuit 44 shown in FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 5 illustrates the embodiment shown in FIGURES 3 and 4, with examples
of pre-and post- chill circuits 42 and 44. As shown in FIGURE 5, in a particular
embodiment, two post-chill circuits 44 begin at the outlet connection points 54 and convey
soda to the soda manifold 46. In the particular embodiment shown, two separate circuits
44 are shown, one beginning from each connection point 54. However, it should be
understood that only one, or more than two, circuits may be used without departing from
the intended scope of the present invention. Also shown in FIGURE 5 are two pre-
carbonation chilling circuits 42. These pre-carbonation chilling circuits 42 begin at a T-
connection 56 that splits a single stream of plain water into two streams for the two
separate chilling circuits 42. It should be understood, however, that only one, or more

the present invention is its easy access to sensors for measuring water level in the
carbonator.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Reference is made in description to the following briefly described drawings,
wherein like reference numerals refer to corresponding elements:
FIGURE 1 is an illustration of a dispenser with cold carbonation according to the
teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is a side view of the dispenser shown in FIGURE 1;
FIGURE 3 is a schematic conceptual diagram of one embodiment of a cold plate
with an integral carbonator according to the teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 4 illustrates one embodiment of a carbonator according to the teachings
of the present invention;
FIGURE 5 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of a carbonator and pre- and
post- carbonation chilling circuits according to the teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 6 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a carbonator and
carbonator probes according to the teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 7 illustrates a detail of the embodiment shown in FIGURE 6;
FIGURE 8 illustrates another embodiment of a carbonator according to the
teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 9 illustrates still another embodiment of a carbonator according to the
teachings of the present invention;
FIGURE 10 illustrates another embodiment of a carbonator according to the
teachings of the present invention; and
FIGURE 11 illustrates one embodiment of cold carbonation in a mechanically
cooled dispenser according to the teachings of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIGURE 1 illustrates a beverage dispenser 10 according to the teachings of the
present invention. The particular dispenser 10 shown in FIGURE 1 is adapted to be
placed on the top of a counter and dispenses both beverages and ice. However, it should
be understood that the present invention is not limited to this particular embodiment, and
applies to all dispensers, including those that have areas underneath the counter, and
whether or not they also dispense ice.

Included within dispenser 10 is a cold plate 12, a carbonator tank 13 within the
cold plate 12, and carbonator probe assembly 14. The carbonator probe assembly 14 is
used for measuring water levels within the carbonator 13, and is easily accessible through
the front of dispenser 10. The cold plate 12 and probe assembly 14 may also be
configured for access through the rear or sides of dispenser 10. Configuration of the probe
assembly 14 for horizontal access is a significant improvement of the present invention
over prior art systems, as it facilitates easy access for maintenance and repair.
Importantly, the carbonator tank 13 of one embodiment of the present invention is
located within the cold plate 12, and is generally substantially horizontal in its orientation.
This provides significant advantages. In particular, the carbonator probe assembly can be
easily accessed, as discussed above. Also, the carbonation occurs at a low temperature,
thus increasing carbonation efficiency and allowing for lower (and thus easier to work
with) CO2 pressures. With carbonation occurring in the cold plate, instead of without
cooling, the carbonation level is substantially constant as ambient temperatures change,
thus eliminating the need to change carbonation pressures in different seasons. Also,
because carbonation occurs in the dispenser, installation and manufacturing are made
easier as there is no separate carbonator. Similarly, asset tracking is made easier, and asset
loss is reduced, as there is no separate carbonator to keep up with.
Furthermore, the relatively horizontally-oriented carbonator of one embodiment of
the present invention, located substantially within the cold plate, provides significant
advantages in that space is used very efficiently, in contrast to certain prior art attempts,
where carbonators are located adjacent to or extend substantially from a relatively
horizontal cold plate.
To achieve appropriate carbonation capacity, and to accommodate the other
elements of the cold plate (cooling circuits for syrups and plain water), the geometry of the
carbonator of the present invention is designed as one or more continuous or discontinuous
tank segments. These segments allow room for the other cooling circuits. And, because
of the relatively high surface area to volume ratio (thus efficient heat transfer) that results
from using segments, very efficient carbonation is achieved.
Dispenser 10 also includes nozzles 16 through which finished products are
dispensed. These nozzles mix either non-carbonated water (plain water) or carbonated
water (soda) with beverage syrups and/or syrup flavors from valves 18 to produce finished
beverages. The particular embodimentillustrates multiflavor nozzles 16 each coupled to a

plurality of valves 18; however, single flavor setups are within the present scope. Ice
chute 20 is also provided for dispensing ice. Drip tray 22 is positioned below the nozzles.
In operation, finished products are dispensed into cups placed between the nozzles 16 and
the drip tray 22.
The present invention also includes an integral pump 24 for pumping water to the
carbonator tank 13. Also illustrated is motor 26, used to drive a mechanism for moving
ice from the interior of the dispenser 10 to the ice chute 20, as will be discussed below in
connection with FIGURE 2.
It should be understood that, in a final dispenser, one or more cover plates are
included to cover, from the user's view, items such as the valves 18, the pump 24, and the
motor 26. However, such cover plates are easily removed (such as with a few screws), to
facilitate easy maintenance. As shown, most of the elements of the dispenser 10 are
located at the front of the dispenser, thus allowing for easy access and improved
maintenance.
Removal of the drip tray 22 reveals the front of the cold plate 12, allowing easy
access to the carbonator probe assembly 14. Also illustrated is CO2 relief valve 28 and
cold plate inlets 30 and outlets 32. Inlets 30 receive water and syrup to be chilled through
the cold plate 12, and also water to be carbonated in the carbonator tank 13. The outlets
32 transmit chilled syrups and water (both plain and carbonated water) to the valves 18.
The cold plate 12 is cooled with ice that can be manually dropped into ice bin 33 of the
dispenser 10, or, alternatively, an icemaker can be placed atop or adjacent to the dispenser
10 to produce ice and convey it into the ice bin 33. As another alternative, a remote
icemaker can be used to generate ice which can then be conveyed automatically, such as
through a pneumatic tube, to the ice bin 33.
FIGURE 2 shows a side cut away view of the dispenser 10 shown in FIGURE 1.
As shown in FIGURE 2, the cold plate 12 includes integral carbonator 13. The carbonator
probes of carbonator assembly 14 extend through the cold plate 12 and into the carbonator
13.
As shown in FIGURE 2, the dispenser 10 includes insulation 31 surrounding the
central ice bin 33 of the dispenser. The motor 26 drives a paddle wheel 35 used to convey
ice from the ice bin to the ice dispenser chute 20. The paddle wheel conceptually shown
in FIGURE 2 is illustrative only, and other mechanisms may also be used. As discussed

above, it should be understood that the cold plate of the present invention does not have to
be used in connection with a dispenser that also dispenses ice.
In operation, ice cools the cold plate 12, which is formed from a conductive
material, such as aluminum. Water and syrup are thus cooled as they flow through their
respective water and syrup circuits within the cold plate 12. Importantly, the carbonator
13, and the water within the carbonator 13, are cooled in this same way, thus allowing for
higher carbonation efficiency. With this higher carbonation efficiency, lower CO2
pressures can be used, resulting in a more reliable, less expensive dispenser.
As shown in FIGURE 2, cold plate 12 is tilted with respect to a horizontal plane of
the dispenser 10. This tilting allows for the sensor of probe assembly 14 to more easily
read changes in the water level, because, for some geometries, the more nearly horizontal
the carbonator tank 30 and cold plate 12 are, the smaller the change in the water level is
when soda is discharged from the carbonator tank 30. However, no such tilting is
necessary. When, in this description, the carbonator 13 of the present invention is referred
to as substantially, or relatively, horizontal, it includes orientations with some tilting.
Also, the tilting can be accomplished by tilting the cold plate in winch the carbonator tank
is cast, or by tilting the carbonator within an otherwise horizontal cold plate. Although
any tilting angle can be used, preferably a tilting angle of less than about 20 degrees with
respective horizontal plane is used.
FIGURE 3 illustrates a top view schematic of a cold plate 12 with integral
carbonator 13 according to the teachings of the present invention. As shown in FIGURE
3, carbonator tank 13 includes four conjoined segments 34, 36, 38, and 40. The cross
section of any of these segments is preferably a circle, however any shape may be used.
Similarly, the quadrilateral shape of carbonator tank 13 is exemplary only. Any shape can
used that will provide the carbonation capacity required for the particular application. The
particular geometric shape of the carbonator tank can be changed as desired to create the
desired ratio of water to CO2 headspace in the carbonator, and to accommodate the amount
of space needed in the cold plate for plain water and syrup cooling circuits.
Although the particular carbonator 13 shown in FIGURE 3 includes segments that
are continuously connected, such continuous shapes are not required, and as will be
discussed below in connection with other embodiments, one or more continuous or
discontinuous segments can be used.

than two, circuits may be used without departing from the intended scope of the present
invention. As discussed earlier, the pre-carbonation chilling circuits 42 cool the plain
water before injection into the carbonator tank 13. The pre-chilled plain water is injected
into the carbonator tank 13 at orifice blocks 58. In a particular embodiment shown, two
orifice blocks 58 are used for generating two streams of water into the carbonator tank 13.
The use of two streams improves efficiency over the use of a single stream by causing
more turbulence within the carbonator tank. However, it should be understood that only
one stream, or more than two streams, may be used without the departing from the
intended scope of the present invention.
FIGURE 6 and 7 show a side view of the carbonator tank 13 being discussed in
connection with FIGURES 3-5. As shown in FIGURES 6 and 7, the plain water streams
enter through orifice blocks 58 parallel to the segment 38 of the carbonator tank 13.
However, it should be understood that other entry angles may be used without departing
from the intended scope of the present invention. As is seen in FIGURE 6 and 7, the
carbonator probe assembly 14 is an assembly that comprises two particular probes 60 and
62. These probes measure the water level within the carbonator 13 and are used to control
the pump 24 that pumps plain water into the pre-chill circuits 42 and into the carbonator
tank 13. In particular, when both probes 60 and 62 are under water (as designated by the
high water level mark in FIGURES 6 and 7) the signals from the probes will be used to
turn the pump 24 off. Similarly, if probes 60 and 62 are both uncovered, as shown by the
low water level, then the pump 24 will be turned on to inject more plain water into the
carbonator tank 13. Although probe assembly 14, with probes 60 and 62, is illustrated,
any kind of sensor for measuring water levels may be used, including, without limitation,
those that reside outside of the carbonator tank and measure the levels indirectly (such as,
without limitation, ultrasound-based sensors).
The following descriptions of FIGURES 8, 9, and 10 illustrate that the present
invention is not limited to any particular geometric shape or layout. In particular,
continuous geometric shapes, such as toroids, or those formed with conjoined segments,
may be used. Similarly, individual or conjoined segments that are not continuous may
also be used. Also, embodiments with vertically displaced segments or sections can also
be used.
The particular carbonator embodiments discussed to this point are substantially flat
embodiments. However, the present invention may also be used with carbonator

geometries that have segments that are vertically (with respect to the dispenser) displaced.
Thus, as seen in FIGURE 8, a particular carbonator 70 is illustrated that includes segments
72, 74, and 76. Segments 72 and segments 76 are joined through vertical segment 74.
The water level can be measured in segment 74 (as well as in segments 72 and 76) with
carbonator probes that are either parallel, perpendicular, or at some other angle to the
segment 74. Plain water is preferably injected into segment 72 or 74 of the carbonator 70,
but can also be injected into segment 76. Soda is receive out of the segment 76 and then
sent to one or more post-chill circuits as discussed in connection with previous FIGURES.
Similarly, water injected into the carbonator 70 can be sent through one or more pre-chill
circuits as discussed in connection with the previous embodiments. Also, the carbonator
shown in FIGURE 8 is preferably cast into a cold plate.
FIGURE 9 illustrates a carbonator 80 that is in the shape of a toroid, cast into a
cold plate 82. As discussed above in connection with the other embodiments, plain water
is injected into the carbonator tank 80 through one or more inlet ports after being chilled
through a pre-chill circuit 84. Similarly, soda is taken out of the carbonator tank 80
through a post-carbonation chill circuit 86. Although a toroid shape is shown in FIGURE
9, other shapes can also be used, such as, without limitation, a single segment with an
irregular shape (for example, like a snake), a single segment with a varying radius (for
example a spiral or ovoid), and need not form a continuous hollow structure (for example,
a "C" shape or spiral). For convenience, all such single segment shapes are referred to
herein as toroids.
FIGURE 10 illustrates a discontinuous carbonator tank 90 according to the
teachings of the present invention. As shown in FIGURE 10, carbonator tank 90
comprises a plurality of segments, some of which are joined but do not continuously join
others. For example, segments 92 and 94 do not join together at their ends, but are stubs.
Plain water is injected into carbonator tank 90 through inlet ports after being chilled
through a pre-chill circuit 96. Also, soda is taken out of the carbonator tank 90 through a
post-chill circuit 98. The carbonator tank 90, and pre-chill circuit 96 and post-chill circuit
98 are preferably integrally formed within cold plate 100.
FIGURE 11 illustrates the dispenser 110 according to another embodiment of the
present invention. Generally speaking, the teachings above apply to dispenser 110, except
that rather than cooling with ice and a cold plate, dispenser 110 is cooled with a
mechanical cooling unit, such as a vapor compression refrigeration unit 112.

Refrigeration unit 112 generates an ice/water bath to cool the carbonator tank assembly
120. In the particular embodiment shown, the carbonator tank assembly 120 is similar to
that shown above in connection with FIGURE 5, and includes carbonator tank 130. Also
shown in FIGURE 11 are circuits 132, 134, and 136. These circuits are used for cooling
syrup, or plain water for non-carbonated beverages. These circuits reside in the chilled
water bath created by refrigeration unit 112. Although not illustrated in connection with
previous embodiments, such syrup and plain water circuits are also used and cast in the
cold plates discussed above in connection with the cold plate embodiments.
Although not shown, an electronic control system is also provided for controlling
operation of the various embodiments dispensers discussed herein. The control system
includes a microprocessor or micro-controller, and various input/output ports to effect the
control. The control system interfaces with the carbonator probe assembly to determine,
based on the carbonator water level, when to turn on and off the water pump that supplies
the carbonator. Also, the control system interfaces with a customer interface for turning
on valves to produce the desired beverage, and for dispensing ice, if included.
In this description, certain geometric shapes have been described in detail.
However, it should be understood that these are illustrative examples, and other shapes can
be used. Also, features described in connection with particular embodiments can be
interchanged with features in other examples.
Although the present invention has been described in detail, it should be
understood that changes, alterations, substitutions, additions, and modifications can be
made without departing from the intended scope of the invention, as defined in the
following claims.

We Claim
1. A dispenser, comprising:
a first carbonator tank section;
a second carbonator tank section; and
a third carbonator tank section, the first and third sections being coupled with the
second section, the third section extending outward from the second section, the first,
second, and third sections forming a common space for carbonating water.
2. The dispenser of claim 1, and further comprising a cold plate formed substantially
around the carbonator tank sections.
3. The dispenser of claim 1, and further comprising a sensor for measuring water level
within the second section.
4. The dispenser of claim 1, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to one of the carbonator tank sections.
5. The dispenser of claim 1, and further comprising a post-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to one of the carbonator tank sections.
6. The dispenser of claim 1, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to one of the carbonator tanks sections and a post-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to one of the carbonator tank sections.
7. A dispenser, comprising:
a cold source; and
a carbonator tank comprising a plurality of conjoined tank segments located
substantially within the cold source and arranged in a non-linear configuration.
8. The dispenser of claim 7, and further comprising a probe assembly coupled to at least
one of the conjoined tank segments.
9. The dispenser of claim 7, wherein the conjoined tank segments form a continuous
structure.

10. The dispenser of claim 7, wherein the conjoined tank segments form a
discontinuous structure.
11. The dispenser of claim 7, wherein the cold source comprises a cold plate.
12. The dispenser of claim 7, wherein the cold source comprises an ice/water bath.
13. The dispenser of claim 7, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to the carbonator tank.
14. The dispenser of claim 7, and further comprising a post-carbonation chilling circuit

coupled to the carbonator tank.
15. The dispenser of claim 7, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to the carbonator tank and a post-carbonation chilling circuit coupled to the
carbonator tank.
16. A dispenser, comprising:
a cold source; and
a carbonator tank comprising at least a segment with a curved central axis and located
substantially within the cold source.
17. The dispenser of claim 16, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coiled to the carbonator tank.
18. The dispenser of claim 16, and further comprising a post-carbonation chilling
circuit coupled to the carbonator tank.
19. The dispenser of claim 16, and further comprising a pre-carbonation chilling circuit
coupled to the carbonator tank and a post-carbonation chilling circuit coupled to the
carbonator tank.
20. The dispenser of claim 16, wherein the tank is a continuous structure.
21. The of claim 16, wherein the tank is a discontinuous structure.
22. The dispenser of claim 16, wherein the cold source comprises a cold plate.
23. The dispenser of claim 16, wherein the cold source comprises an ice/water bath.
24. A dispenser, comprising:
a first carbonator tank section;
a second carbonator tank section;
a third carbonator tank section, the first and third sections being coupled with the
second section, the third section extending outward from the second section; and
a sensor for measuring water level within the second section


The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for cold carbonation. The
methods and apparatus for cold carbonation are provided in which a carbonator (13)
having one or more segments is provided within a relatively horizontal cold plate (12). A
sensor (14) is provided that can be accessed from a side of a dispenser (10).

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Patent Number 260300
Indian Patent Application Number 2752/KOLNP/2005
PG Journal Number 17/2014
Publication Date 25-Apr-2014
Grant Date 21-Apr-2014
Date of Filing 16-Sep-2005
Name of Patentee LANCER PARTNERSHIP LTD.
Applicant Address 6655 LANCER BOULEVARD SAN ANTONIO, TX
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 SCHROEDER, ALFRED, A. 2811 WHISPER FAWN SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230
PCT International Classification Number B67D 5/62
PCT International Application Number PCT/US2002/30051
PCT International Filing date 2002-09-23
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 09/961,668 2001-09-24 U.S.A.