Beverage preparation machine with flexible drop stop
US10307010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/44
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine for dispensing a beverage (5) includes a beverage processing module (2) that has an outlet (20). The module (2) further has a first part (25) and a second part (26) that can be relatively moved between: a transfer configuration for introducing a beverage ingredient (4) between the first and second parts (25, 26) and/or removing the ingredient from therebetween; and a processing configuration for forming said beverage (5) from said ingredient (4) between the first and second parts (25, 26). The machine also includes:—a liquid driver (31) for driving a liquid along a liquid line (30) from a liquid source (32) via the processing module (2) to the outlet (20);—a drop collector (1) having a beverage guide (10) and a motor (11) for moving the guide (10) relatively to the outlet (20) into either a dispensing position for dispensing beverage (5) from the outlet (20) into a dispensing area (6) or a collecting position for dispensing residual beverage (5′) from the outlet (20) into a service area (7);—a control unit (3) for controlling the liquid driver (31) and the motor (11, 11a, 11b); and a user-interface (3′) for providing user-instructions to the control unit (3). The module (…
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