Liquid food dispensing apparatus with programmably controlled depositor modules

Abstract

Provided is a liquid food dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing a wide range of liquid foods having different fluid properties and dispensing specifications. The dispensing apparatus has a modular construction that allows it to be configured to accommodate a variety of liquid foods in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, the dispensing apparatus may include a product manifold, a depositor module, an actuator module, a nozzle, a lift mechanism, and a rotation mechanism. The product manifold distributes liquid food to the depositor module. The depositor module is actuated by the actuator module to draw a quantity of liquid food and discharge it. A nozzle may be attached to the depositor module so that the liquid food may be discharged in a desired pattern. The lift and rotation mechanisms lift the depositor module and rotate the nozzle so the liquid food may be dispensed in a variety of applications.

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