Beverage preparation device with in-line scale removal system and descaling method using such system
US8585827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/60
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Beverage preparation machine comprising: a fluid circuit comprising a water reservoir, a water pump, a heating means, a beverage producing module, which are fluidically connected for circulating water from the reservoir to the beverage producing module, wherein an inline descaling system is provided in the fluid circuit comprising a dedicated compartment intended for receiving a predetermined dose of a water soluble/dispersible descaling agent. The invention also relates to a method for automatically descaling and rinsing the fluid circuit.
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