Integrated heater for a beverage preparation device
US9398829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/36
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-line heater for a liquid food or beverage preparation machine, in which machine liquid is circulated through the heater and then guided into a brewing chamber for brewing a food or beverage ingredient supplied into said brewing chamber. The heater has a body incorporating an inlet, an outlet and a heating chamber extending therebetween, with the inlet, outlet and heating chamber forming together a rigid passage for guiding the liquid circulating through the body, and one or more electric components that are secured on or in the body and connected to a printed circuit board arranged to control the heater. The one or more electric components are rigidly connected to the printed circuit board.
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