Patent ID: 6182949
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B01F,B67D,Y10S

Abstract:
A carbonator for use in beverage dispense, said carbonator comprising:means for retaining a first liquid to be carbonated, said retaining means essentially comprising a closed tank having associated an entry for said first liquid and an associated exit for said first liquid when carbonated;means for admitting carbon dioxide gas under pressure into said retaining means;pump means for said first liquid located within said retaining means, said pump means having drive means located externally of said retaining means, said pump means being driven via a magnetic coupling between the pump means and the drive means;a reservoir in which said retaining means is located, said reservoir being adapted to hold a second liquid which surrounds at least part of said retaining means, and agitation means located below the retaining means for agitating said second liquid, said agitation means being directly connected with the said drive means.