Inspiration:
Inspiration U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -- Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers*:
“During busy dining periods, they are under pressure to serve customers quickly and efficiently”
“Bartenders directly serve and interact with patrons”
“Tips comprise a major portion of earnings” *www.bls.gov
Objectives:
Objectives Assist bartenders by saving time
Automated beer pouring
Allow bartenders to attend to other duties during pour time
Reduce “head”, or foam, of a beer with a tilting mechanism
Conceptual Design:
Conceptual Design Use of timers, solenoids
Sanitary
Easy to clean
U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Title 21*:
“design and construction that enables them to be maintained in an appropriate sanitary condition”
Reduction of “head” on top of beer
Tilt of the glass during pouring
Use of spring
Cup holder
*www.accessdata.fda.gov