KR0179951B1 - Convertible beverage dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

A convertible multiflavor postmix beverage dispenser comprising a refrigeration module housing (212) and a separate dispense module housing (210), removable connecting means for connecting the housings together to operate as a one-post unit and for separating the housings from each other to operate as a two-piece unit, a vent arrangement that has one air flow (229,230) when the refrigeration and dispense modules are attached and a different flow (233,230) when the modules are separated, and a water circuit in which the soda or carbonated water is cooled again downstream from the carbonator and in which the soda is continuously recirculated, but not through the carbonator, when the refrigeration module is remote. <IMAGE>

Description

Switchable multi-flavor after-mix beverage dispenser

1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a switchable beverage dispenser of the present invention set in a forward mode of operation.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dispenser which is the same as that of FIG. 1 but whose operation mode is set to the lateral operation method.

3 is a perspective view of the distributor of FIG. 1 with a narrow distribution module installed above the counter and a refrigeration module installed below the counter.

4 is a partially cutaway exploded perspective view of the dispenser of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the diverter dispenser of FIG.

6 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a portion of the dispenser of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the distribution module showing how to switch to the operation mode of FIG.

8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the flow control module of the present invention.

9 is a diagram showing the connection of water when the distribution module is connected to the refrigeration module.

10 is a diagram showing the connection of water when the distribution module is separated from the refrigeration module.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another embodiment similar to FIG. 3 but not taking up much space.

12 is a front view of a distribution module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the switchable dispenser of the present invention.

14 is a perspective view of the refrigerating module of the switchable distributor of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the dispenser of FIG.

FIG. 15A is a partially exploded cross-sectional side view of the distributor similar to FIG. 15 but with the modular condenser-fan and motor unit removed. FIG.

FIG. 16 is a partial flow diagram schematically illustrating the water and syrup circuit in the distributor of FIG. 13 when the distribution and refrigeration module is connected.

FIG. 17 is a partial flow diagram schematically showing the water and syrup circuit in the distributor of FIG. 13 when the distribution and refrigeration modules are separated.

18 is a partially cutaway bottom perspective view of the nozzle and outlet.

19 is a bottom view of the nozzle.

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional side view of the nozzle taken along line 20-20 of FIG.

FIG. 21 is a cross sectional side view of the nozzle taken along line 21-21 of FIG.

FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the distribution module of the dispenser of FIG. 13, which also shows one end of the sand member.

23 is an enlarged partial exploded view showing a part of the connector in detail.

24 is a partial exploded front view of the refrigerating module showing the connection relationship with the other end of the sand member.

FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the distributor housing of the distributor of FIG. 13 showing the connecting means.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

10: distributor 12: refrigeration module

14: distribution module 16: distribution valve

18: dispensing nozzle 26: housing

28: cover 32: refrigeration unit

34: carbonated water unit 36: syrup pump

38: side wall 40: refrigerated deck

42: evaporator coil 44: stirrer

46: condenser coil 48: compressor

66: water cooling coil 68: syrup cooling coil

This application is part of US patent application Ser. No. 07 / 129,032, filed Dec. 4, 1987, assigned to the assignee of the present application under the name of the invention, a divergent beverage dispenser.

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a checkout-mounted postmixed beverage dispenser, and more particularly, to a switched beverage dispenser which is supplied at low cost, is compact, versatile and provides a plurality of flavors.

Post-mixing dispensers are well known in the art, including having a plurality of taste valves and having a selector button and a nozzle at the slotted edge of the cabinet. Dispensing devices are also known, in which part of the dispenser is located above the counter and part is located below the counter.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a single beverage dispenser which can be placed entirely on a counter and easily separated into a single beverage dispenser facing forward or sideward, or a refrigeration module under the counter and a small dispensing module over the counter.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a switchable after-mix beverage dispenser that is compact, tastes a plurality, is supplied at low cost and is versatile.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage dispenser which can be easily modified to dispense various different beverages.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a flow control module and a flow control method for easily changing the number of beverages to be dispensed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser having two fronts that can be placed forward or sideways and having a small detachable dispensing module that can be installed independently on top of the counter.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a versatile dispenser that is transportable to an outlet and fits into almost any available space.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a dedicated single dispenser which can be used without the need for separate dispensers of different sizes and shapes.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a switchable distributor having a ventilator having one airflow when the refrigeration and distribution modules are connected and another airflow when the modules are disconnected in order to improve performance.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a compact outer shell, removable lid, vertical condenser and modular, easily removable condenser fan-motor unit, which provides easy access to the stirrer and transducer when slipped out. To provide a divider.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved multiple taste valve.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved water circuit comprising a water circuit which cools soda or carbonated water from the carbonated water down again and a water circuit which continuously recycles the soda when the refrigeration module is away but does not flow through the carbonated water. To provide a distributor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser that can be manufactured at low cost while providing a small, large, smooth and unobstructed advertising area.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a distributor having a pre-cooled syrup coil so that the syrup pump and the carbonated water use the same pressure so that one of the two carbon dioxide pressure regulators does not need to be used.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through the preferred embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

The low cost, compact, versatile and plural flavored convertible after-mix beverage dispenser can be installed in a variety of different directions so that it can fit into a useful space at the exit. If the outlet has room to install a distributor, it is fitted. This advantage reduces the inventory of distributors of different sizes, which are currently required to accommodate different outlets.

This dispenser can be oriented forwards or laterally by easily changing the position of the selector button. Otherwise, this single distributor can be divided into a distribution module and a refrigeration module. The refrigeration module can be placed under the counter and the distribution module can fit in a very small space on the counter.

These convertible dispensers can be used with 5 gallon containers or with a boxed bag with a built-in syrup pump. In addition, this convertible dispenser can be easily modified to dispense various beverages.

Through the drawings the present invention will be described. 1 to 10 show one embodiment of the switchable beverage dispenser 10 of the present invention.

The distributor 10 includes a refrigeration module 12 and a separate dispensing module 14 that is removably attached to the refrigeration module. In the preferred embodiment shown in the figure, the dispenser 10 comprises a single mixing and dispensing nozzle 18, a carbonated water pipe 22, and four syrup tubes for dispensing a beverage into a cup 19 (FIG. 7). It is equipped with a single multiple taste valve 16 with 24. The dispensing valve 16 is placed at the grooved edge of the dispenser 10 where the button is located on one of the adjacent walls. The dispenser 10 shown in the figure may be used with a 5 gallon container (not shown), but is set to be used with a boxed syrup container (not shown).

The distributor 10 may be set to operate in one of the three operating methods shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 in the calculation target unit 11 (see FIG. 3). To switch back and forth in the manner shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, simply move the button 20 to change position with the panel 96. In order to convert from FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to FIG. 3, a small conversion kit is used. The dispensing module 14 is detached from the refrigeration module 12 and somewhat relocated (FIG. 7), with long water and syrup circuits attached (flat instead of L-shaped) and a check valve attached, preferably with a recirculation pump. 134 and the tube are connected.

The refrigeration module 12 includes four syrup pumps 36 mounted to the housing 26, the ice-water bucket 30, the refrigeration unit 32, the carbonated water unit 34, and the side wall 38. The lid 28 has an air intake vent 13 in front of it and an air outlet vent 15 in the rear. The refrigeration unit 32 is installed on the refrigeration deck 40 located at the top of the barrel (30). The unit 32 includes a cooling fan 52 operated by the evaporator coil 42, the stirrer 44, the condenser coil 46, the compressor 48, the ice bank controller 50, and the stirrer motor 54. It includes conventional equipment.

The carbonated water unit 34 is installed on the carbonated water deck 56 and includes a carbonated water tank 58, a water pump and a motor 60, a level controller 62, and a carbon dioxide inlet 64. Handwriting equipment.

The refrigeration module 12 includes a conventional water cooling coil 66 and four separate syrup cooling coils 68. Water is directed to the pump, flows to the water cooling coil 66 and then passes through the carbonated water tank 58 to the plurality of flavor valves 16. The syrup is directed to one of four syrup pumps 36 in a boxed container (not shown), past the syrup cooling coil 68 and then introduced into the plurality of flavor valves 16. Each pump 36, for example a carbon dioxide operating pump, includes a carbon dioxide inlet, a syrup inlet and a syrup outlet.

The distribution module 14 has a long side wall and a short front wall, and includes a distribution module housing 69, a distribution unit 70, a detachable hollow part 72, and a cover 74. The hollow portion 72 generally takes a U shape and has an opening 76 in its rear wall 78 to receive the syrup pump 36 in the manner of operation shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The hollow portion 72 is attached to the refrigeration module housing 26 by bolts and nuts 80.

The dispensing portion 70 includes separate upper and lower portions 82 and 84, an L-shaped splash prevention portion 88 shown in FIG. 1 and a flat splash prevention portion 90 shown in FIG. The lower part is a drip tray unit, and includes a drip tray 85 and a cup stand 86. The drip receiving unit may be connected to the hollow portion 72 and / or the refrigeration module 12.

The upper portion 82 includes a saw 92 having an open top 93 and an open rear wall 94. The shell 92 is fixed to both the refrigeration module housing 26 and the hollow portion 72 by bolts and nuts 80.

The upper portion 82 includes a selector button 20, a panel 96 and a single multiple taste valve 16. In the apparatus shown in FIG. 1, when the dispenser 10 is disposed forward, the selector button 20 is located in the opening 100 in the front wall 98 of the dispensing module 14 and the panel 96. ) Is located in the opening 102 of the sidewall 104. In the mode of operation shown in FIG. 2, the selector button 20 is located in the sidewall opening 102 and the panel 996 is located in the front wall opening 100. In the separate form in FIG. 3, the selector button 20 is located in the sidewall opening 102 as shown in FIG. 2.

Hereinafter, the changing method of the selector button 20 and the panel 96 will be described. The openings 100 and 102 are the same size, and the buttons and the panel can be processed through the opening top 93 (the lid 74 is removed at this time). Since each panel and button is connected to the same mounting plate 106 and used, it will be sufficient to describe only one of them. The plate 106 has a flange 108 disposed along the bottom edge fitted in the groove, the plate located at the center of its upper edge to receive the bolt 107 connected to the wall and the wing nut 109 It has a single slot 105 attached thereto. Since the wire connecting the solenoid and the button 20 of the flow control module 110 is flexible, the button can be easily moved from one wall to the other wall.

The plurality of taste valves 16 will be described. The valve 16, as shown in FIG. 10, includes a single nozzle 18 and a number of identical discrete flow control modules 110. As shown in FIG. One of the flow control module 110 is used for carbonated water. Separate syrup module 110 is composed of four, each used for each of the four syrups. The water pipe 112 extends from the flow control module 110 to the central opening of the nozzle 18, while the four syrup pipes 111, 112, 113, and 114 are circumferentially at the top of the nozzle 18 in each flow control module 110. It extends to each opening 116 arranged in a row.

In FIG. 8, each flow control module 110 includes a main body 120 and a liquid passage 122 penetrating the main body from the inlet port 124 to the outlet port. A standard piston-spring flow controller 128 is located in the passageway. Solenoid controlled valve 130 (including solenoid, armature and valve element for turning the valve seat on and off) controls the on-off flow rate through module 110. The advantage of this module is that the inlet and outlet ports are installed on opposite sides and the shafts are parallel to facilitate installation.

The operation of the two devices shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be apparent from the above description. If the space at the top of the counter is very narrow, only a very narrow distribution module is placed at the top of the counter 11 since the distributor 10 can be switched to a unit of two parts as shown in FIG.

Switching from one to two units in this way is compact, including long water and syrup tubes 132, recirculating water pumps 134 mounted on the refrigeration module housing 26, and flat splashproof plates 90. It can be easily performed with the aid of a separate conversion kit. In order to perform the switching, the cover is removed, the bolts and nuts 80 are removed, the recirculating water pump 134 is mounted on the housing 26, and the pipe 132 is installed. In addition, the two parts 70, 72 of the dispensing unit are separated and again connected by bolts and nuts 80 as shown in FIG. In this way, the openings of the rear wall face each other, and the distribution module has a smooth and clean outer wall. The drip tray is not connected to the shell 92 but is connected to the hollow portion 72 and to the drip tray support extending below the two parts 70 and 72 of the distribution module as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Connected. This support is separated from the hollow part 70 and then reconnected to extend under the drip tray of FIG.

FIG. 9 shows the standard setting of the water pipe for use in the operating method of FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 10 shows the setting of a separate recirculating water pipe for use in the operating method of FIG. This always provides cold water to the distributor.

FIG. 11 shows the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 except that the hollow portion 72 is replaced by another hollow portion 142 having a depth less than the portion 72 (along with other lids and drip tray supports). Dispensing module 140 according to another embodiment similar to the example is shown. This embodiment is used only when the space on the counter is very narrow.

12 illustrates another embodiment of the invention in which the upper portion 82 of the dispensing portion 70 of the dispensing module 14 is used independently by connecting it on a sink, such as at the bottom of the cabinet (otherwise it may be a mounted wall). Will be shown.

13 to 25 show a preferred embodiment of the diverter distributor 210 of the present invention. Dispenser 210 is basically similar to dispenser 10 mentioned above, but in some respects different. Hereinafter, different points will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 25.

13 and 14 show the air vents of the distributor 210. Dispenser 210 includes a lid 228 having air inlet vents 229 and air outlet vents 230 at the front and rear of lid 228, respectively. The refrigeration module 212 includes an air inlet vent 233 at the top of the side wall 238.

When the refrigeration module 212 is attached to the distribution module 214, air enters the refrigeration module 212 through the air inlet vent 229, passes through the condenser 246 and then out through the air exhaust vent 230. Discharged. However, when the modules 212 and 214 are separated, the refrigeration module 212 may be positioned open in a confined space, and air is directed from the air exhaust vents 230 directly to the air inlet vents 229. This often causes the compressor to overwork, causing wear quickly and raising the temperature of the beverage. Thus, in this situation, the inlet vent 229 is covered by a plate 235 (eg of metal, wood or plastic), the air entering the air inlet vent 233 and the air outlet vent 230 Is discharged out through. The above problem is solved by adding the plate 235 to this configuration.

15 and 15A show a preferred configuration of the refrigeration module 212 including a condenser 246 (or condenser coil), a cooling fan 252, a cooling fan motor 253, and a separate stirrer motor 255. . The fan and fan motor are mounted together as an integral unit that can be modularized and easily separated, including a bracket that is held in place by two screws 261. With this configuration, it is possible to use a larger condenser than in the case of the distributor 10.

By simply removing the two screws 261 (with the lid removed), the entire unit 257 can be detached out of the dispenser 210 by easily slipping out. This allows easy access to other components, including agitator motor 255 and a transformer mounted adjacent to motor 255. This feature is important because the dispenser 210 does not have a split bonnet unlike many other checkout-mounted dispensers that must be accessed through the top opening when the cover is removed by having the split bonnet. Thus, even if the dispenser 210 is small and compact, while providing easy access to the internal components, the outer shell has a smooth, clean and continuous surface, providing a large advertising area and a neat appearance.

16 and 17 show the water and syrup circuits for the dispenser 210 when the two modules are connected and separated. 16 and 17 show a cooling coil 271 in a soda tube 273 located below the carbonated water tank 258. The distributor 210 also has a precooling coil 66 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. This precooling coil 66 makes it possible to use low carbon dioxide pressure in the carbonated water tank 258, and in fact the same pressure required to operate the syrup pump 36 in the tank 258. This eliminates the need for a separate carbon dioxide pressure regulator for the carbonated water bottle 258 and allows the distributor 210 to operate with only a single carbon dioxide regulator 275 on the carbon dioxide cylinder 276.

17 shows a recycle soda tube 277, a pump 279 and a motor 281 for driving the pump, for use when the module is disconnected. It should be noted that this recirculation tube is located at the bottom of the carbonated water tank 258. This pump operation is controllable to be switched on and off as desired, but is preferably kept on continuously. This recirculating soda tube always provides a cold beverage even when the refrigeration module is located some distance from the distribution module.

In FIG. 17, all syrup, soda and fresh water pipes between the separated modules are preferably contained in an insulated sand member having a length of 10 feet of liquid.

FIG. 17 shows a plurality of taste nozzles 300, a solenoid valve 285, a flow controller 287, a washer 289, a cooling water tank 291, a carbonated water tank 258, a carbon dioxide cylinder 276, and a pressure regulator 275. ), Syrup pump 36, carbonated water pump 293 and fresh water pipe 295 are also shown.

FIG. 16 shows the same components as above except for the recycle sota system which is not used when the distribution nozzle and the refrigeration nozzle are separated.

18 to 21 show the preferred nozzle 300 of the present invention for use in the dispenser 210, including the nozzle body 302 and the outlet 304. The nozzle body has a water passage 306 and four separate syrup passages 308 therethrough. One of the syrup passages is shown in FIG. The water is discharged straight down from the water inlet port 309 until it is divided into two radial passages 312 arranged at right angles to the axial passage 310 to pass through the axial passage 310 to the nozzle body. Inflow. Passages 312 and 314 exit into annular groove 316 from which water hits the outlet and then flows down to exit outlet opening 318. The four syrup passages are similar to each other, starting at one of the four separate syrup inlet ports 330, 331, 332, and 333, respectively, and continuously flowing through the nozzle body to pass through the passage 308. This will be described below. Syrup passage 308 is divided into two separate passages (320, 322), and exits the outlet openings (324, 326) separated from the two separated and spaced at the bottom wall 328 of the nozzle body (302). This nozzle provides improved mixing capability, reduces the formation of layers in the beverage cup and reduces the carryover of taste.

Any known method may be used to connect the outlet to the nozzle, such as to force the connection using two flanges on the outlet.

Since the hollow part 372 of the dispensing module 214 referred to as a pump wrap can be easily removed because it covers the syrup pump 36, the hollow part 372 can be removed after simply removing the two screws 373 from the top. At the lower end, the syrup pump is accessible by lifting and releasing the two pins from the two holes. The same pin-hole arrangement is used to connect the drop receiver unit 375 to the hollow part 372 when the module is separated. The pin-hole arrangement is shown in FIG. The hollow portion 372 has two holes 500, 502, and the refrigeration module has two pairs of pins 504, 506. The drip tray has two holes 508 and 510, and the refrigeration module has two holes 512 and 514 in pairs. When the two modules are separated, the pin of the drip tray is connected with the holes 500, 502 in the hollow part 372.

The distributor 210 does not use the separate drip support of the distributor 10 of FIG. When two modules are connected, it is preferable that the two parts of the distribution module are not connected.

The refrigeration module receives a carbon dioxide tube, a water tube and a syrup tube by including a recess 400 (see also FIG. 15A) at the bottom thereof and a groove 402 at the side wall 404. All these tubes are introduced through the recesses and inserted into the hollows under the drip trays.

The drop watermelon unit 410 includes a drop holder 412 and a cup support 414.

Dispenser 210 may or may not include legs as needed. If the refrigeration unit comprises a leg, the leg can also be used on the dispensing unit but is preferably used at its lower end.

22 to 24 show the connection portion and the sand member 300 in detail. When the dispensing and refrigeration modules are separated, as described in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 13, the long syrup and water pipe 302 is preferably embedded in a long insulating tube or sand member 300. Do. FIG. 24 shows the end of the sand member connected to the refrigeration module 212, and FIGS. 22 and 23 show the end connected to the distribution module 214. FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, the sand member preferably extends through the hole 303 in the counter 304 where the dispenser is placed. 22 shows the fitting member 306 of the recirculating soda tube 277.

As shown in FIG. 23, the conduit 308 that enters the plurality of taste valves includes a fitting member 310 with an o-ring 312 and a groove 314. The ends of the flexible tube 316 comprise a coupling 318 slid over the fitting member 310 in pairs. Pin 320 slides through two holes 322 in coupling 318 and enters groove 314 to secure the conduit 308. The valve 110 is fixed to the wall 326 by sliding the conduit 308 downward in the caway 328 to secure the wall 326 between the fitting member 310 and the rear of the valve 110. For simplicity, valve 110 is not shown in FIG.

The connection to the refrigeration module at the other end of the sand member is performed in the same manner as shown in FIG.

FIG. 24 also shows the return tube and pump 279 of the recycle soda tube. The pump 279 is mounted on the lower outer surface of the refrigeration module. The sand member extends upwardly through the hollow portion 72 of the distribution module 214. The electric line is laid in cable 330.

While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as described above, various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, the preferred embodiment described above uses a plurality of taste valves, but this is not essential. Alternatively, separate valves used exclusively for each beverage may be used, or multiple flavors and separate valves in different combinations may be used. In addition, although the present invention has been described using a boxed container, a 5 gallon container may be used. In this case, the syrup pump is not included. The dispenser is described as being used to dispense four separate syrups, but this number can be easily changed by changing the number of control modules and syrup cooling coils. It is also possible to use selector buttons of other shapes and configurations. Instead of moving the button to switch between the configurations of FIGS. 1 and 2, the button can be permanently located in two places. In this case, the cover is not used. The term convertible, as used herein, means that it can be converted into a size and shape suitable for installation in various other spaces. In addition, when switching to the manner of FIG. 3, preferably when switching to the manner of FIG. 11, the hollow portion 142 may be part of the distribution portion together with the hollow portion 72, etc., which are kept connected to the refrigeration module. have. In addition, a long tube may be stored in the hollow portion 72. This facilitates the conversion and eliminates the need to use a conversion kit. The dispensing module may be manufactured as one unit and, if separated from the refrigeration module, a separate removable panel may be added to the open side opposite the refrigeration module when connected thereto. The refrigeration system is preferably mechanical despite the use of cold plates.

Claims (8)

(1) a detachable dispensing module having a refrigeration module and a distribution module housing having a refrigeration module housing, and (2) a removable unit for connecting the housings together to operate as one unit and separating the housings to operate as two units. Connecting means, (3) means for connecting a water pipe in the refrigeration module to a water pipe in the distribution module, (4) means for connecting a plurality of syrup pipes in the refrigeration module to a plurality of syrup pipes in the distribution module; (5) the refrigeration module includes a refrigeration unit and a carbonated water unit in the refrigerating module housing, and (6) the dispensing module has a plurality of taste dispense valves having a plurality of selector buttons and a dispensing nozzle for dispensing a beverage into a cup. (7) The refrigeration module is larger than the distribution module, the refrigeration module housing has a width equal to the length of the distribution module housing, When the gongs are connected to each other, the one end of the refrigerating module housing is connected to one side of the distribution module housing, (8) the one side of the distribution module housing has a syrup pump opening therein, and the distribution module housing is A hollow portion adjacent to the opening sized to receive a syrup pump mounted on the refrigeration module therein; (9) the refrigeration housing includes a cover having a front portion and a rear portion; Air vents respectively formed in the rear portion and means for covering the air vents of the front portion when the housing is separated, so that the air enters the air vents of the front portion and through the air vents of the rear portion when the housing is connected; Is discharged, and when the housing is separated, air flows into the air vent of the end wall and (10) The refrigeration module includes a removable cover, a stirrer motor and a separate condenser fan motor, wherein the condenser is installed vertically, and the condenser fan and the motor are removed when the cover is removed. A modular integrated unit that is easily removable vertically out of the refrigeration module, wherein the stirrer motor is located below the fan motor and is easily accessible and removable when the fan and motor are removed. After-mix beverage dispenser. The mixing function of claim 1 wherein the nozzle comprises at least two syrup passages through which each syrup flavor passes and at least two separate and spaced apart syrup outlet openings through which each syrup flavor passes. Switchable plural flavor after-mixed beverage dispenser. The water pipe according to claim 1, wherein the water pipe includes: a first portion extending into the carbonated water unit, a second portion extending from the carbonated water unit to the plurality of taste valves, and means for cooling the second portion; And means for cooling the water in the cooling means by recycling only the water in the two portions and not the water in the carbonated water unit. 4. The switchable multi-flavored mixed drink dispenser of claim 3, comprising precooling means for cooling the water in the first portion of the water pipe. 4. The switchable multi-flavored mixed drink dispenser of claim 3, wherein the recirculating means is a pump. 6. The switchable multi-flavored mixed drink dispenser of claim 5, comprising means for continuously operating said recirculation pump when said housing is separated. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a carbon dioxide source and a carbon dioxide tube connected from the source to the carbonated water unit and to the syrup pump, wherein the refrigeration unit has a plurality of syrup pumps and the same pressure for the pump and the carbonated water unit. Switchable multiple flavor after-mix beverage dispenser, characterized in that it comprises a single pressure regulator to control. (1) a detachable dispensing module having a refrigeration module and a distribution module housing having a refrigeration module housing, and (2) a removable unit for connecting the housings together to operate as one unit and separating the housings to operate as two units. Connecting means, (3) means for connecting a water pipe in the refrigeration module to a water pipe in the distribution module, (4) means for connecting a plurality of syrup pipes in the refrigeration module to a plurality of syrup pipes in the distribution module; (5) the refrigeration module includes a refrigeration unit and a carbonated water unit in the refrigerating module housing, and (6) the dispensing module has a plurality of taste dispense valves having a plurality of selector buttons and a dispensing nozzle for dispensing a beverage into a cup. (7) The refrigeration module is larger than the distribution module, the refrigeration module housing has a width equal to the length of the distribution module housing, When the gong is connected to each other, one end of the refrigeration module housing is connected to one side of the distribution module housing, (8) one side of the distribution module housing has a syrup pump opening therein, and the distribution module housing is A hollow portion adjacent to the opening sized to receive a syrup pump mounted on the refrigeration module therein; (9) the refrigeration housing includes a cover having a front portion and a rear portion; Air vents respectively formed in the rear portion and means for collecting the air vents of the front portion when the housing is separated, so that when the housing is connected, air enters the air vents of the front portion and through the air vents of the rear portion; Is discharged, and when the housing is separated, air flows into the air vent of the end wall and (10) The water pipe is cooled by a first portion extending into the carbonated water unit, a second portion extending from the carbonated water unit to the plurality of taste valves, and the second portion is cooled. And means for cooling the water in the cooling means by recycling only the water in the second portion and not recycling the water in the carbonated water unit.