Continuous flow fluid dispensing system and method, and batch diluting system therefor

Abstract

The system may provide for storage of liquid cleaning concentrate and connection with a water supply. The system may include a mixing container in which both fluids are accurately mixed, and that can empty into a cleaning solution storage container which may be connected to a faucet for dispensing the solution, and/or water. The system may include a control system to operate suitable valves, pumps to control the flow of fluids through connecting lines, and which is adaptable to numerous configurations and uses with the capability of dispensing cleaning solution at a wide range of flow rates, including low rates that may be desired for hand and produce washing. Dispensing is either programmed, activated by the user, or controlled by the user without system interruption until there is no more concentrate. The system eliminates the possibility of contamination of the water supply due to backflow of cleaner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cleaning solution container, comprising
 an upper or mixing container including a cleaning concentrate inlet, and a water inlet, both inlets located at the top of the container, and a cleaning solution outlet at the bottom of the container; and   a lower or storage container including a cleaning solution inlet, and a cleaning solution outlet at the bottom of the container   wherein the fluid that flows out of the mixing container flows into the storage container, and the fluid that flows out of the lower container is dispensed through a spout.