Beverage preparation device with in-line scale removal system and descaling method using such system
US8337635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/60
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage preparation machine comprises a fluid circuit (2) comprising a water reservoir (4), a water pump (5), a heating means (7), and a beverage producing module (9), which are fluidically connected for circulating water from the reservoir to the beverage producing module. An in-line descaling system (3) is provided in the fluid circuit (2) comprising a dedicated compartment (15) intended for receiving a predetermined dose of a water soluble/dispersible descaling agent (19). The invention also relates to a method for automatically descaling and rinsing the fluid circuit (2).
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