A tank refilling system is configured to keep liquid in a destination tank close to a predetermined destination tank fill line. The tank refilling system has a source tank connected to a destination tank with a flow through secondary process therebetween. Liquid flows between the tanks by gravity fed drainage. A single liquid supply channel to transfer pressurized supply liquid is comprised of a plurality of piping segments and one or more valves, all connected in series. A source tank mounted valve is configured to permit liquid to flow until the height of liquid level in the source tank reaches a predetermined level. A destination tank mounted valve is configured to permit liquid to flow until the height of liquid level in the destination tank reaches a predetermined level. The apparatus of the invention also prevents tank overflow for both the source tank and the destination tank.

A water dispenser assembly for a refrigerator includes a housing having a front fascia with an actuator receiving area. An actuator is received in the actuator receiving area and includes inner and outer surfaces. The actuator is operable between at-rest and pressed positions. A hinge pin includes upper and lower ends with a body portion disposed therebetween. The upper and lower ends are pivotally coupled to upper and lower portions of the actuator receiving area to rotate the body portion of the hinge pin between extended and retracted positions. The body portion is further coupled to the inner surface of the actuator for movement therewith.

A refrigerator appliance having a quick fill dispenser to rapidly fill a container. The refrigerator may include a water storage receptacle. The water storage receptacle may be in fluid communication with a water filter. The water storage receptacle may dispense water at a flow rate greater than the flow rate entering the water storage receptacle. A valve may be downstream of the water storage receptacle.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for fluid flow control. A container is shaped to receive a liquid. The container has a configurable width. An inlet is configured to allow the liquid to enter the container. A valve is actuated to open at a first liquid level within the container and to close at a different liquid level within the container. An amount of time that the valve is opened is determined based on the width of the container.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for fluid flow control. A container is shaped to receive a liquid. The container has a configurable width. An inlet is configured to allow the liquid to enter the container. A valve is actuated to open at a first liquid level within the container and to close at a different liquid level within the container. An amount of time that the valve is opened is determined based on the width of the container.

A meal production system may include a track having a plurality of meal receptacle holders. Each of the meal receptacle holder may be configured to receive and hold a meal receptacle, and each meal receptacle may include an opening through which an exterior portion of a received meal receptacle is accessible. The meal production system may also include at least one meal ingredient dispenser. The meal production system may also include a lifter configured to remove a meal receptacle from the meal receptacle holder by the exterior portion of the meal receptacle. The meal production system may also include a lidder.

A fluid delivery system for an appliance includes a fluid line in selective communication with a fluid source. A shelf defines a fill zone positioned below an underside of the shelf. A shelf spigot is coupled with the fluid line and disposed proximate the underside of the shelf and over the fill zone. A fluid level sensor is positioned in communication with the fill zone. The fluid level sensor is also in communication with a controller that regulates a flow of fluid through the shelf spigot.

A dropper machine for pouring a measured amount of a substance in a plurality of receptacles, including: a reservoir containing the substance to be dropped, cylinder and piston metering devices, a drive unit arranged to simultaneously drive the piston of the metering devices wherein each of the metering devices is associated with a respective actuating device cooperating with the piston of the metering device, the actuator device being operable individually to inhibit the delivery of the substance to be dropped through the nozzle when the drive unit is actuated to cause displacement of the pistons of the metering devices associated therewith between the start position and the end position.

The present invention discloses a liquid dispenser (1000), for transfer of liquid (220) from a storage container (800) to a receiving container (700) having a receiving aperture (710) facing upwards. The liquid dispenser (1000) comprises a flow controller (400), a liquid conductor (210), a liquid outlet element (200), a vertical actuator (100), a spatiality sensor (300) and a control unit (600). A method for production of a receiving container (700), having liquid (220) in its internal volume, is also disclosed.

The present invention discloses a liquid dispenser (1000), for transfer of liquid (220) from a storage container (800) to a receiving container (700) having a receiving aperture (710) facing upwards. The liquid dispenser (1000) comprises a flow controller (400), a liquid conductor (210), a liquid outlet element (200), a vertical actuator (100), a spatiality sensor (300) and a control unit (600). A method for production of a receiving container (700), having liquid (220) in its internal volume, is also disclosed.