Magnetically controlled valve using a blocking device and a movement device
Examples disclosed herein relate to conduits, devices, systems and methods, which may include a hollow element including an inner surface and an outer surface which allows for a passage of one or more of one or more fluid elements and one or more gaseous elements, a constraining element with one or more openings and one or more non-open elements, one or more blocking elements configured to stop the passage of the at least one of the one or more fluid elements and the one or more gaseous elements when the one or more blocking elements are in a first position relative to the one or more openings, and a movement device configured to move the one or more blocking elements to a second position relative to the one or more openings which allows for the passage of the one or more fluid elements and the one gaseous elements through the one or more openings in the constraining element.
1 . A conduit comprising:
a hollow element including an inner surface and an outer surface which allows for a passage of one or more fluid elements;
a constraining element with one or more openings and one or more non-open elements;
one or more blocking elements configured to stop the passage of the one or more fluid elements when the one or more blocking elements are in a first position relative to the one or more openings; and
a movement device configured to move the one or more blocking elements to a second position relative to the one or more openings which allows for the passage of the one or more fluid elements through the one or more openings in the constraining element;
wherein the conduit is coupled to a valve.
2 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more fluid elements is a carbonated water.
3 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein the movement device is a magnet.
4 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein the movement device is an electro-magnet.
5 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is coupled to a dispensing unit.
6 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein the valve is configured to maintain a relative constant flow of fluid from a variable pressure fluid supply to a fluid outlet, the valve including a diaphragm chamber and a cup contained within the diaphragm chamber.
7 . The conduit of claim 1 , wherein the valve is configured to maintain a relative constant flow of fluid from a variable pressure fluid supply to a fluid outlet, the valve including a diaphragm supporting a modulating assembly within a housing for movement in opposite directions along a first axis, a spring in a spring chamber, the spring being arranged to urge the modulating assembly into a closed position at which the diaphragm is in sealing contact with a barrier wall, and the spring being responsive to fluid pressure above a predetermined level to adjust a size of a control orifice.
8 . The conduit of claim 1 , further comprising a valve coupled to one or more flavor units.
9 . The conduit of claim 8 , further comprising a solenoid coupled to the valve.
10 . The conduit of claim 9 , wherein the solenoid is located upstream to the valve.
11 . The conduit of claim 9 , wherein the solenoid is located downstream to the valve.
12 . The conduit of claim 9 , wherein the solenoid includes a solenoid magnet.
13 . The conduit of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the one or more flavor units is configured to be selectable.
14 . The conduit of claim 13 , wherein at least one of the one or more flavor units is configured to be automatically selectable.