Water-dispensing appliance and drinks-dispensing arrangement with a water-dispensing appliance
US7870975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A water-dispensing appliance is provided, in particular for dispensing drinking water, comprising a water inlet which can be connected to a water-supply device, also comprising a dispensing device with a water outlet, via which water can be dispensed from the appliance, the dispensing device being connected to the water inlet via a main line which has a downstream portion and an upstream portion, and also comprising a water heater. The water-dispensing appliance has a return line, of which the start is line-connected to the downstream portion of the main line and the end is connected to the upstream portion of the main line, and the appliance also has a delivery unit in order for water heated up by means of the water heater to be delivered through the main line from the upstream portion to the downstream portion.
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