Apparatus constituted by a plurality of dispensing assemblies for automatically preparing and dispensing espresso coffee
US7603945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/007
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus constituted by a plurality of dispensing assemblies for automatically preparing and dispensing espresso coffee, each assembly of the plurality being of the type comprising a kinematic arrangement having a connecting rod and crank for moving the members responsible for preparing and dispensing the coffee in a prescribed operating sequence. The kinematic arrangement comprises a pair of connecting rods which are connected, at one end, to a respective crank and motor means for actuating at least one of the cranks. The dispensing assemblies are beside each other and the connecting rod of an assembly is provided with means which can function as the connecting rod of the adjacent assembly and transfer the rotational movement to the relevant crank so that all the dispensing assemblies are actuated at the same time by means of a single motor.
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