Adaptive service unit of a beverage machine
US12390044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/46
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine (1) for preparing a beverage has: a body (1′) comprising a seat (4) and a beverage processing line (1″, 1″′) extending from a liquid inlet (1″) to a beverage dispenser (1″′); and a service unit (10) that is removably received in or on the seat (4) and that comprises a foot part (11) and a recipient part (12) removably received in or on the foot part (11) so as to be supported thereby. The foot part (11) has a bottom face (11′) configured to rest on an external horizontal support surface (100) when the service unit (10) is removed from the seat (4). When the recipient part (12) is received in or on the foot part (11), the recipient part (12) is movable relative to the foot part (11) from a first stable position when the service unit (10) rests on the external horizontal support surface (100) to a second stable position when the service unit (10) is received in or on the seat (4), and vice versa.
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