Low cost beverage dispenser valve assembly

Abstract From the Canadian patent

of Disclosure, A valve sub-assembly that can be used with either a mechanical or an electrical valve actuator and in, either pressure or gravity operation. The valve sub-assembly has a pair of paddle valves with valve actuating arms that are simultaneously snap actuated by a yoke of either the mechanical or electrical valve actuator. In addition, a valve assembly with a mechanical valve actuator that includes a snap acting over-center spring arrangement. Also, a method for converting a valve assembly between pressure and gravity operation, and mechanical or electrical operation.