Apparatus with an outlet particularly for milk froth, and a coffee machine
US10898025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/4485
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus is provided with an outlet, in particular for milk froth, which apparatus can be moved in two or three coordinate directions (x, y, z) using a control unit. When dispensing the fluid, a graphic pattern can thus be created automatically on the surface of the beverage dispensed into the container, preferably coffee. A pivotably housed guide sleeve and a hose element are provided with the outlet, which element can be pivoted in the sleeve and through which element the milk froth passes. This outlet can be moved with the hose element and the guide sleeve in a plane in these two coordinate directions (x, y) above the container in controlled manner, and the milk froth can thus be dispensed into the container. The result is a compact structure of the apparatus and this can be integrated into a coffee machine in a very space-saving manner.
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