Beverage preparation machine with drop management
US9901208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J31/407
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine (1) for preparing a beverage (4′) comprises a frame (2) and a beverage preparation module (9) supported by the frame, the module (9) having a part (10) that is movable relative to the frame between: a transfer position for introducing a beverage ingredient into the module (9) and/or removing the ingredient therefrom; and a processing position for forming the beverage from the ingredient in the module. The beverage preparation module further has a beverage outlet (11) for dispensing the formed beverage (4′) to a beverage dispensing area (4) for receiving a user-recipient for collecting the beverage (4′). The frame (2) further supports a guide (20) configured to drain and deliver liquid residues (3′) from the beverage outlet (11) to a service area (3) separate from the dispensing area (4) so that the residues (3′) are inhibited from being drained from the beverage outlet (11) to the beverage dispensing area (4).
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