Backing plate assembly for a bar gun
A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids, for example, flavored syrup and soda water, therein. The bar gun assembly has a handle having a handle body. The handle body is a multiplicity of ports and fluid channels therein. A supply line connector assembly engages the supply lines and the handle body. A backing plate assembly engages openings in the fluid chambers of the handle body to seal fluid therein. A nozzle assembly engages at least some of the fluid channels in the handle. The backing plate has a multiplicity of O-ring retainers fixedly engaged therewith.
1. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion adapted to engage the fluid chamber openings and a base attachment portion, each sealing member aligned with each of the multiplicity of fluid chamber openings of the handle body, for fluid sealing receipt there into; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container.
2. The bar gun assembly of claim 1 , wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members.
3. The bar gun assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein dimensioned for snug receipt of springs therein.
4. The bar gun assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealing members are attached onto the base by chemical, adhesive or mechanical means.
5. The bar gun assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric portion is an O-ring.
6. The bar gun assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealing members of the backing plate assembly contain an upper lip for holding an elastomeric ring thereof, and wherein the upper lip has a diameter slightly less than the chamber opening of the handle body and wherein the elastomeric ring has a diameter slightly larger than the chamber opening; wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members; and wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein.
7. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members;
wherein the sealing members of the backing plate assembly contain an upper lip for holding an elastomeric ring thereof snug to a rim of the base, and wherein the upper lip has a diameter slightly less than the chamber opening of the handle body and wherein the elastomeric ring has a diameter slightly larger than the chamber opening;
wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members therethrough;
wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein;
wherein the sealing members are butt welded onto the base;
wherein the elastomeric ring is an O-ring; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container.
8. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion located spaced apart from the plane of the base;
wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein dimensioned for snug receipt of springs therein; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container.
9. The bar gun assembly of claim 8 , wherein the elastomeric portion of the sealing members of the backing plate assembly contain an upper lip with a diameter slightly less than the chamber opening of the handle body and wherein the elastomeric portion has a diameter slightly larger than the chamber opening.
10. The bar gun assembly of claim 8 , wherein the elastomeric portion is an O-ring.
11. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members attached thereto;
wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members therethrough; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container.
12. The bar gun assembly of claim 11 , wherein the sealing members of the backing plate assembly contain an upper lip for holding an elastomeric ring thereof against the base, and wherein the upper lip has a diameter slightly less than the chamber opening of the handle body and wherein the elastomeric rings of the sealing members have a diameter slightly larger than the chamber opening; wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein dimensioned for snug receipt of springs therein; and wherein the elastomeric ring is an O-ring.
13. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion and each sealing member aligned with each of the multiplicity of fluid chamber openings of the handle body, for fluid sealing receipt there into;
wherein the backing plate assembly is adapted to locate elastomeric portions portion adjacent and contacting the chamber openings in alignment therewith; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container.
14. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion adapted to engage the fluid chamber openings and a base attachment portion, each sealing member aligned with each of the multiplicity of fluid chamber openings of the handle body, for fluid sealing receipt there into; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container;
wherein the sealing members of the backing plate assembly contain an upper lip and an elastomeric ring, the upper lip for holding the elastomeric ring against the base, and wherein the upper lip has a diameter slightly less than the chamber opening of the handle body and wherein the elastomeric ring has a diameter slightly larger than the chamber opening.
15. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion adapted to engage the fluid chamber openings and a base attachment portion, each sealing member aligned with each of the multiplicity of fluid chamber openings of the handle body, for fluid sealing receipt there into; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container;
wherein the sealing members include an upper lip dimensioned for holding an elastomeric ring thereof snugly between the upper lip and a rim of the base.
16. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members fixedly attached thereto, each sealing member having an elastomeric portion located spaced apart from the plane of the base;
wherein the sealing members include spring cavities therein dimensioned for snug receipt of springs therein; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container;
wherein the sealing members are glued to the base.
17. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members attached thereto;
wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members therethrough; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container;
wherein the sealing members are butt welded onto the base.
18. A bar gun assembly for receiving a multiplicity of fluid carrying tubes carrying a multiplicity of fluids therein, the bar gun assembly comprising:
a handle having a handle body, and having a multiplicity of ports and a multiplicity of fluid channels therein, and having a multiplicity of cylindrical fluid chambers having fluid chamber openings;
a connector engaging the fluid carrying tubes to the handle body;
a backing plate assembly for engaging the openings in the fluid chambers;
wherein the backing plate assembly includes a base having a multiplicity of sealing members attached thereto;
wherein the chamber openings of the handle body are beveled for receipt of the sealing members therethrough; and
a nozzle for engaging at least some of the fluid channels of the handle and for dispensing fluid into a container;
wherein the sealing members include an upper lip dimensioned for holding an elastomeric ring snugly between the upper lip and a rim of the base.