c) of the GUI, of a recipe time bar (34) having a number of portions (35), each associated with a respective ingredient and with a respective preparation step of the recipe. The human-machine interface module enables the creation or modification of a recipe by a user through the insertion of a number of ingredients on the recipe time bar, each one in a respective portion, the position of which determines the temporal positioning of the respective preparation step within the preparation steps of the recipe.
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
An automatic beverage dispensing machine (1) provided with: a controller (2); a human-machine interface module - HMI (4), for acquiring the selection made by a user of recipes for the preparation of beverages; and an actuator module (6), to cause the dispensing of a beverage into a receptacle (25), prepared according to a recipe selected via the human-machine interface module (4). The human-machine interface module is provided with: a display unit (10); and a control unit (12), to cause the display of a graphical user interface - GUI (22), and to cause the display, in an area (22c) of the GUI, of a recipe time bar (34) having a number of portions (35), each associated with a respective ingredient and with a respective preparation step of the recipe. The human-machine interface module enables the creation or modification of a recipe by a user through the insertion of a number of ingredients on the recipe time bar, each one in a respective portion, the position of which determines the temporal positioning of the respective preparation step within the preparation steps of the recipe.
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
A beverage vending machine (1) comprising a cup storage (3), a cup support device (9) in a cup filling station (7), and a stirrer dispenser (6) to feed a stirrer (6a) to a cup (4) in the cup support device (9). The cup support device (9) is defined by a body in the form of an open ring (11) with a vertical axis (12), a cup supporting surface (15), and a lateral opening (13) to allow the cup to be transversally extracted from the open ring body (11). The supporting surface (15) has at least one projecting area (19) configured to cause the planarity of the cup supporting surface (15) imperfect so as to cause the cup (4) to tilt, with respect to the cup support device (9), in response to the supply of a stirrer (6a) to the cup (4).
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
A storage boiler, a tank of which has a first chamber for housing a given quantity of water; an inlet for feeding water into the first chamber; an outlet for discharging water from the tank; and a first resistor fitted inside the first chamber to heat the water inside the first chamber to, and keep it at, a standby first temperature; the first chamber housing a tubular body, which houses a second chamber communicating with the first chamber and with the outlet, and housing a second resistor selectively activatable to heat the water flowing through the second chamber to a dispensing second temperature higher than the first temperature.
A brewing assembly, which has a brewing chamber having a first axis and for receiving a sealed capsule of brewing material; a sealing piston mounted to move along a second axis to and from a sealing position sealing the brewing chamber; a first unloading device movable along the brewing chamber to at least partly expel the capsule from the brewing chamber; a second unloading device movable with respect to the brewing chamber to engage the at least partly expelled capsule and unload it to the outside; and a brewing body, which defines the brewing chamber, supports the first unloading device, and is mounted to oscillate, about a third axis substantially perpendicular to the first and second axes, between a first position, in which the first and second axis coincide, and a second position, in which the first and second axis extend on opposite sides of the second unloading device.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A tea brewing assembly having a brewing chamber with a top opening for loading/unloading a measure of tea, and a bottom wall; an ejector piston having a head permeable to liquid and mounted inside the brewing chamber to move between a lowered brewing position, and a raised position ejecting the measure of tea from the brewing chamber; a doctor for removing the measure of tea from the head in the raised position; a brewed beverage outlet communicating with the brewing chamber through an outlet opening formed through the bottom wall; a plug for controlling the outlet; and one actuator assembly for controlling the ejector piston, the doctor, and the plug.
A47J 31/20 - Apparatus in which ground coffee or tea-leaves are immersed in the hot liquid in the beverage container having immersible, e.g. rotatable, filters
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A brewing unit for making espresso (ES) and fresh-brew (FB) coffee, wherein the brewing chamber of a brewing assembly is supplied with water by a constant-frequency pump, and communicates with a first ES coffee outlet conduit, controlled by a calibrated valve, and a second FB coffee outlet conduit via a three-way COV (contact-operated) switch valve, which is formed in a compression piston for closing the brewing chamber, and is designed to be set to a normal open position, in which the first and second outlet conduit and a delivery manifold communicate with one another, and to switch, in use and in opposition to a spring, to a closed position, in which the second outlet conduit is closed, and the first outlet conduit communicates with the delivery manifold.
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A storage boiler (1; la), a tank (2) of which has a first chamber (15) for housing a given quantity of water; an inlet (22) for feeding water into the first chamber (15); an outlet (20) for discharging water from the tank (2); and a first resistor (25) fitted inside the first chamber (15) to heat the water inside the first chamber (15) to, and keep it at, a standby first temperature (Tl); the first chamber (15) housing a tubular body (9), which houses a second chamber (16) communicating with the first chamber (15) and with the outlet (20), and housing a second resistor (17) selectively activatable to heat the water flowing through the second chamber (16) to a dispensing second temperature (T2) higher than the first temperature (Tl).
A brewing assembly (1; 62; 77), which has a brewing chamber (22) having a first axis (11) and for receiving a sealed capsule (2) of brewing material; a sealing piston (34; 63) mounted to move along a second axis (35) to and from a sealing position sealing the brewing chamber (22); a first unloading device (28) movable along the brewing chamber (22) to at least partly expel the capsule (2) from the brewing chamber (22); a second unloading device (59) movable with respect to the brewing chamber (22) to engage the at least partly expelled capsule (2) and unload it to the outside; and a brewing body (9), which defines the brewing chamber (22), supports the first unloading device (28), and is mounted to oscillate, about a third axis (10) perpendicular to the first and second axis (11, 35), between a first position, in which the first and second axis (11, 35) coincide, and a second position, in which the first and second axis (11, 35) extend on opposite sides of the second unloading device (59).
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A feeding apparatus of capsules to a brewing device of an automatic beverage vending machine; the feeding apparatus comprising two stores for respective types of capsules; an outlet device, common to the two stores, to feed the capsules to the brewing device; and, for each store, dispensing means of the respective capsules one by one; and orientating means configured to give the capsules a determined final orientation before they are dispensed to the brewing device; the feeding apparatus also comprising detecting means to detect whether or not a capsule is present inside the outlet device; and control means for stopping the dispensing means of both stores and preventing further capsules from being dispensed in response to a capsule-presence signal emitted by the detecting means.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage vending machine is disclosed. The beverage vending machine includes a beverage production unit; a store containing cups; a take-out compartment; at least two cup-holders; and a beverage dispensing device. The take-out compartment is accessible from the outside and has at least two dispensing stations. Each of the at least two cup-holders is configured to support a cup at a respective dispensing station. The beverage dispensing device defines an outlet of the beverage production unit and is operated to selectively engage the dispensing stations.
B65B 43/42 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
A tea brewing assembly (9) having a brewing chamber (24) with a top opening (23) for loading/unloading a measure of tea (6), and a bottom wall (30); an ejector piston (37) having a head (38) permeable to liquid and mounted inside the brewing chamber (24) to move between a lowered brewing position, and a raised position ejecting the measure of tea (6) from the brewing chamber (24); a doctor (54) for removing the measure of tea (6) from the head (38) in the raised position; a brewed beverage outlet (32) communicating with the brewing chamber (24) through an outlet opening (31) formed through the bottom wall (30); a plug (43) for controlling the outlet (32); and one actuator assembly (61) for controlling the ejector piston (37), the doctor (54), and the plug (43).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
An infusion assembly, wherein a piston is positioned facing an open end of a cup, and is movable along a first axis to insert a container of powdered material into the cup; the container having been arrested, in use, by a gripper-type stop device in a position coaxial with the first axis and inside a through channel interposed between the piston and the cup; the gripper-type stop device being movable with and by the piston to perform a work movement towards the cup; and the cup having a second axis, and being mounted to oscillate, about a third axis perpendicular to the first axis, between a normal unloading position, in which the open end of the cup faces downwards, and a work position, in which the second axis is coaxial with the first axis.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage vending machine (1) having a take-out compartment (5) accessible from the outside and having a beverage-making station (11); beverage dispensing nozzles (12) located at the beverage-making station (11), in a fixed position facing the compartment (5); and a first and second cup-holder (25, 33) designed to receive and support cups (7A, 7B) of respective different sizes, and operated selectively and independently to selectively occupy the beverage-making station (11).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
A brewing unit for making espresso (ES) and fresh-brew (FB) coffee, wherein the brewing chamber (24) of a brewing assembly (7) is supplied with water by a constant-frequency pump (4), and communicates with a first ES coffee outlet conduit (8), controlled by a calibrated valve (47), and a second FB coffee outlet conduit (9) via a three-way COV (contact-operated) switch valve (57), which is formed in a compression piston (23) for closing the brewing chamber (24), and is designed to be set to a normal open position, in which the first and second outlet conduit (8, 9) and a delivery manifold (56) communicate with one another, and to switch, in use and in opposition to a spring (28), to a closed position, in which the second outlet conduit (9) is closed, and the first outlet conduit (8) communicates with the delivery manifold (56).
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A47J 31/06 - Filters or strainers for coffee or tea makers
A tray for product vending machines, the tray having at least one channel with an outlet; a conveying device extending along the channel to support a column of products and feed the products to the outlet; and a release device for selectively allowing the products through the outlet, and having an independent passive retaining member, which extends across the channel to intercept a top portion of the first product in the column, and is moved by the first product from a normal withdrawn position to a forward position, in which the passive retaining member is located at least partly past the outlet in the travelling direction of the conveying device.
A dispenser assembly for dispensing cups in a beverage vending machine, the assembly having a dispensing device for releasing one cup at a time from a stack of cups; and a belt conveyor, which defines a store for two parallel, staggered lines of stacks, communicates with the dispensing device via an outlet, and is connected to a wall, for pushing the stacks, by a friction coupling, so as to draw the wall, in use, towards the outlet.
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
A milk emulsifying method and unit, whereby a first flow of milk, fed along a first feed line (7) to an emulsifying chamber (5), draws a second flow of air from the outside along a second feed line (8) converging with the first feed line (7) upstream from the emulsifying chamber (5); the second flow being subjected to a repeat chopping operation, in which chopping is regulated in both frequency and duty cycle.
A boiler (1) for heating a liquid, in particular water, and having at least one module (2a, 2b, 2c) in turn having a cylindrical conduit (3) closed at the ends by two caps (5) and fitted through with an electric resistor (7), which defines an annular channel (12) between itself and the conduit (3), and is fitted in fluidtight manner to each cap (5) and to the inner surface (9) of the conduit (3) by a respective single seal (10); the conduit (3) having a tubular inlet fitting (15) and tubular outlet fitting (16), which are located close to the opposite axial ends of the annular channel (12), are independent of the caps (5), and have respective channels (19, 20) extending radially with respect to and communicating with the annular channel (12); the tubular inlet and outlet fittings (15, 16) being complementary in shape.
F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
F24H 1/14 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium by tubes, e.g. bent in serpentine form
F24H 9/14 - Arrangements for connecting different sections, e.g. in water heaters
An infusion assembly (1), wherein a piston (16) is positioned facing an open end (40) of a cup (35), and is movable along a first axis (8) to insert a container (2) of powdered material into the cup (35); the container (2) having been arrested, in use, by a gripper-type stop device (43) in a position coaxial with the first axis (8) and inside a through channel (42) interposed between the piston (16) and the cup (35); the gripper-type stop device (43) being movable with and by the piston (16) to perform a work movement towards the cup (35); and the cup (35) having a second axis (33a), and being mounted to oscillate, about a third axis (30) perpendicular to the first axis (8), between a normal unloading position, in which the open end (40) of the cup (35) faces downwards, and a work position, in which the second axis (33a) is coaxial with the first axis (8).
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage brewing apparatus, the brewing apparatus having an infusion chamber for housing material to be percolated and for receiving pressurized water; a beverage outflow conduit connecting the infusion chamber to the outside; and a valve located between an inlet portion and an outlet portion of the outflow conduit; the valve being a three-way valve having an inlet communicating with the infusion chamber via the inlet portion of the outflow conduit; a first outlet communicating with the outlet portion of the outflow conduit; and a second outlet communicating with the outside.
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage vending machine having a pickup compartment accessible from the outside and having a beverage mixing station; a beverage dispensing device having at least one outlet located at the mixing station in a fixed position facing the pickup compartment; a first member for feeding a cup into position beneath the outlet; and a second member which is movable, past the outlet and with respect to the first member, to and from a position separating the outlet from the pickup compartment.
B65B 43/42 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
A cup feed unit (1) for supplying cups (2) in a beverage vending machine (3), wherein the cups (2) are fed through an annular body (10), which has a substantially vertical axis (11), internally defines a through passage (21) of diameter D, and has a number of locators (24), which are fitted to the annular body (10), are equally spaced about the axis (11), and are movable between a normal rest position, in which the locators (24) limit the through passage (21) to define a smaller passage of diameter D1
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
In a brewing assembly (1) - wherein a brewing chamber (10) has an inlet (11) facing the outlet (21) of a funnel (19) of a grinding device (3) having two grinding units (14, 15), each of which can be activated selectively to dispense a powder to the brewing chamber (10) through a respective active portion (21a; 21b) of the outlet (21) - the brewing chamber (10) is moved towards the currently active portion (21a,- 21b) of the outlet (21) as the powder is dispensed.
A47J 42/40 - Parts or details relating to discharge, receiving container or the likeBag clamps, e.g. with means for actuating electric switches
A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A dispenser assembly (1) for dispensing cups (2) in a beverage vending machine (A), the assembly (1) having a dispensing device (6) for releasing one cup (2) at a time from a stack (7) of cups (2); and a belt conveyor (14), which defines a store (13) for two parallel, staggered lines (23) of stacks (7), communicates with the dispensing device (6) via an outlet (22), and is connected to a wall (34), for pushing the stacks (7), by a friction coupling, so as to draw the wall (34), in use, towards the outlet (22).
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
A product vending machine (1) having a locking device (17), wherein a column of rollers (19), fitted along a guide (18) with sufficient play to roll along the guide (18), is selectively engaged by one of a number of wedge members (28, 30) to eliminate the play and move the rollers (19) into a compact configuration preventing insertion of the other wedge members (28, 30); each wedge member (28, 30) being movable with a relative movable part, e.g. a tray (8) or a door (5), of the machine (1).
A tray (7) for product vending machines (1), the tray (7) having at least one channel (13) with "an outlet (19); a conveying device (16; 52) extending along the channel (13) to support a column (15) of products (2) and feed the products (2) to the outlet (19); and a, release device (21; 56) for selectively allowing the products (2) through the outlet (19), and having an independent passive retaining member (48; 60), which extends across the channel (13) to intercept a top portion of the first product (2) in the column, and is moved by the first product (2) from a normal withdrawn position to a forward position, in which the passive retaining member (48; 60) is located at least partly past the outlet (19) in the travelling direction (D) of the conveying device (16).
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A beverage vending machine (1) having a' cabinet (2) closed by a door (5); a 'supporting surface (10) housed inside the cabinet (2); a number of containers (11) for soluble material, located on the supporting surface (10); and a number of heating devices (44), each of which is incorporated in a locking member (34) for locking the container (11) to the supporting surface (10), and has an electric resistor (45).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A brewing apparatus, in particular for brewed beverage vending machines, the brewing apparatus having a fixed axis; a fixed frame; a reversible drive; and a number of movable driven members all connected directly or indirectly to the drive to only oscillate about the fixed axis and/or move radially with respect to the fixed axis.
An assembly (1) for dispensing stir-sticks (2) and sugar in a beverage vending machine (3), the assembly having a fixed storage device (12) defined by two stores (13), each for housing a respective stack of stir-sticks (2); an extracting device (15) associated with the storage device (12) and having, for each store (13), a respective extractor (18) associated with the relative store (13) and for extracting individual stir-sticks (2) from the relative store (13); a sugar dispensing device (5); and an actuating device (7) common to the two extractors (18), and which operates either one of the extractors (18) at each operating cycle.
The present invention relates to an automatic product dispenser, i.e. vending machine featuring improved product delivery ability. The vending machine according to the present invention comprises at least one tray (5) for supporting the products (2) to be dispensed, which is arranged in a substantially horizontal manner and is subdivided into a plurality of compartments (6), at least a conveyor belt (9) for handling the products (2) within said compartments (6) and conveying said products (2) towards a release section (35); the inventive vending machine further comprises delivery means (17) provided close to said release section (35). The inventive vending machine is characterized in that at least one of said compartments (6) is so configured as to be able to receive products (2) arranged along two rows, and in that it comprises selection means (19) adapted to arrange said products (2) into a single row in proximity of said release section (35).
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A product vending machine (1), wherein products (2) are arranged on at least one tray (7), and are fed by a conveyor device (15) to a release outlet (20) controlled by a release device (21) for allowing only one product (2) at a time to be fed off the tray (7) by the conveyor device (15); the release device (21) having a retainer (25), and being movable between a closed position, in which the release device (21) holds the products (2) on the tray (7) and the retainer (25) blocks the outlet (20) at least partly, and an open release position, in which the retainer (25) extends in front of the outlet (20) and at least partly outwards of the tray (7) to intercept the released product (2) and control, in a given manner, the way in which the product drops off the tray (7). (Figure 1)
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
A beverage brewing apparatus (1), the brewing apparatus (1) having an infusion chamber (9) for housing material (7) to be percolated and for receiving pressurized water,- a beverage outflow conduit (27) connecting the infusion chamber (9) to the outside; and a valve (41) located between an inlet portion (40) and an outlet portion (26) of the outflow conduit (17); the valve (41) being a three-way valve having an inlet (45) communicating with the infusion chamber (9) via the inlet portion (40) of the outflow conduit (27); a first outlet (26a) communicating with the outlet portion (26) of the outflow conduit (27); and a second outlet (24) communicating with the outside.
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A47J 31/36 - Coffee-making apparatus in which hot water is passed through the filter under pressure with hot water under liquid pressure with mechanical pressure-producing means
A beverage vending machine (1) having a pickup compartment (5) accessible from the outside and having a beverage mixing station (14); a beverage dispensing device (16) having at least one outlet (15) located at the mixing station (14) in a fixed position facing the pickup compartment (5); a first member (17) for feeding a cup (7) into position beneath the outlet (15); and a second member (42) which is movable, past the outlet (15) and with respect to the first member (17), to and from a position separating the outlet (15) from the pickup compartment (5).
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
A47J 31/46 - Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A method and vending machine for dispensing products (2), whereby a selected product (2) is transferred by a bin (20) from a relative line (6) on a relative tray (5) of the vending machine (1) to a pickup station (16) communicating with the outside through a window (17) having a movable hatch (47); the bin (20) being moved between a first position, in which the bin (20) receives the selected product (2), and a second position, in which the bin (20) is located just below the window (17) at the pickup station (16), so the selected product (2), once the hatch (47) is opened, can be withdrawn through the window (17) from the outside, directly from the bin (20) arrested in the second position.
In a vending machine (1), in which products (2) are arranged on a tray (7) and are movable along the tray (7), by a conveyor device (16), towards an outlet (21) controlled by a release device (22) movable between a closed position and an open position, the conveyor device (16) is reversed, after one product (2) is dispensed and before and during closure of the release device (22), to detach the remaining products (2) from the release device (22).
G07F 11/08 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other arranged in two columns in staggered relationship
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
A product vending machine (1) having a casing (2) housing products for dispensing; a pay unit (4) having a pay interface (6); a product dispenser unit (5) having a product pickup compartment (10) formed in the casing (2); and an interactive light device (11) having a first (12) and a second (13) light emitter located on the casing (2), adjacent to the pay interface (6) and the product pickup compartment (10) respectively, and an electronic control unit (14) for selectively controlling the first (12) and second (13) light emitter in at least three different light signaling modes, each indicating a specific operation to be performed by the user regarding the pay interface (6) and/or product pickup compartment (10).
A dispensing method and vending machine (1) for products (2), whereby a drawer (7), defining a pickup compartment (8) for a selected product (2) in the vending machine (1), is maintained by a first force (Fl) in a stable closed position to receive the selected product (2), and is then moved into an open position, in which the pickup compartment (8) is accessible from outside the vending machine (1), by imparting a work movement to an actuator (24), which simply moves into contact with the drawer (7) to exert on the drawer (7) a second force (F2) in opposition to and greater than the first force (F1).
A mixer assembly (1) for a beverage vending machine (2), the mixer assembly (1) having a support (20) •; a mixer (6); and a connecting device (21) for connecting the mixer (6) removably to the support (20); and wherein the connecting device (21) is defined by an intermediate member (30) having a first axis (15), and by a first and second bayonet joint (31, 32) for removably connecting the intermediate member (30) to the support (20), and the mixer (6) to the intermediate member (30) respectively; each bayonet joint (31; 32) having at least one lock tooth (35; 40), and a relative retaining track (37; 42) having an insertion opening (38; 43) for the relative lock tooth (35; 40); the lock tooth (40) of the second bayonet joint (32) being carried by the mixer (6) and extending along a fixed second axis (41) parallel to the first axis (15); and the insertion opening (43) of the second bayonet joint (32) being located along the second axis (41) when the first bayonet joint (31) is set to a fully locked position.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A beverage vending machine having a pickup compartment (4), and at least' one beverage -making assembly (10; 11) wherein a pressurized-water source (23, 24; 38, 39) is connected to the pickup compartment (4) by a substantially inverted-U-shaped hydraulic circuit (26; 41) having a top portion (29; 43) fitted with a one-way valve (36) allowing airflow into the hydraulic circuit (26; 41).
G07F 13/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with selective dispensing of different fluids or materials or mixtures thereof
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
A mixer (1) for a beverage vending machine (2), wherein the mixer (1) has a blender (22) in turn having an impeller (21) housed inside a blending chamber (11) and fitted removably to a drive shaft (23) to rotate about an axis (24); the drive shaft (23) having an end portion (26) in turn having two parallel flat faces (27) on opposite sides of the axis (24); the impeller (21) having a hub (30) in turn having at least two substantially rectangular-section seats (41) coaxial with each other and with the axis (24), and each designed to receive the end portion (26) of the drive shaft (23) in sliding and angularly fixed manner,- and one of the two seats (41) being engaged by the end portion (26) of the drive shaft (23).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A beverage vending machine defined by a cabinet (2) housing at least one beverage -making assembly (4) having at least one container (18) for soluble material, and a mixer (19) located in a fixed position and which in use receives a measured quantity of the material and a measured quantity of pressurized water to produce a beverage; the cabinet (2) housing a cell (66) which defines a housing (66a) for the mixer (19), and has an opening (68) for access to the mixer (19), and a hatch (69) closing the opening (68).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
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SOLUBLE-MATERIAL CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE
A soluble-material container (1) for a beverage vending machine, the container having an outlet (15); and a spout (20) located at the outlet (15) and defined by a coupling body (23), and by a tubular body (31) which is fitted to the coupling body (23), has a lateral inlet opening (34) and an outlet opening (33), and is movable, with respect to the coupling body (23), between an open position, in which the inlet opening (34) communicates with the outlet (15), and a closed position closing the outlet (15).
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING PRODUCTS IN A VENDING MACHINE
A method and device (10) for transferring products in a vending machine (1), whereby a selected product (2) is transferred from a relative fixed tray (5) of the machine (1) to a catch bin (8) by a transfer member (11) movable along a chute (7) and designed to selectively assume two configurations, a first of which is a concave configuration to control the position of the selected product (2) as it moves down the chute (7), and a second of which is a configuration allowing the selected product (2) to drop freely along the chute (7), and which leaves the chute (7) clear.
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A brewing apparatus (1), in particular for brewed beverage vending machines, the brewing apparatus (1) having a fixed axis (7); a fixed frame (2); a reversible drive (71); and a number of movable driven members (29, 37, 43, 56, 68) all connected directly or indirectly to the drive (71) to only oscillate about the fixed axis (7) and/ or move radially with respect to the fixed axis (7).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
A beverage vending machine mixer (14) for mixing a soluble product and hot water, wherein a first injection means (24) injects water directly onto the bottom (31) of a mixing chamber (16), a second injection means (30) injects water tangentially into the top of the mixing chamber (16), and, mixing means being located between the bottom (31) of the mixing chamber (16) and an outflow chamber (33) connected to outflow means (34), the beverage is pushed to the outflow point.
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
The present invention refers to an apparatus for dispensing capsules, preferably single-use, disposable capsules for the production of beverages, brews and the like, intended for use in connection with automatic food-product vending machines. The inventive capsule dispensing apparatus includes a plurality of receptacles adapted to accommodate capsules in a stacked arrangement, at least a rotary pick-up device provided with two or more compartments distributed about the axis of rotation thereof for removing the capsules from the receptacles, and a conveyor. The capsule dispensing apparatus is characterized in that between the at least a pick-up device and the conveyor there is arranged a distribution tray including a plurality of guide partitions adapted to enable the capsules to undergo a rotary motion.
The present invention relates to a metering device for dispensing metered amounts of powder or granular products, in particular in beverage vending machines,and a related metering method. The metering device according to the present invention comprises a metering chamber (4) adapted to receive powder or granular products therein, and provided with an aperture (5), which is capable of being closed by means of a moving wall (6), and sensor means (7) adapted to detect the filling condition of said chamber (4). The inventive metering device is characterized in that said moving wall (6) is comprised of a first and a second portion (15, 16), wherein said first portion (15) is movable relative to said second portion (16) owing to said products being filled into said chamber (4), and said second portion (16) is actuated by the movement of a shutter (13) adapted to close and open said aperture (5).
A47J 31/40 - Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
The present invention relates to an automatic product dispenser, i.e. vending machine featuring improved product delivery ability. The vending machine according to the present invention comprises at least one tray (5) for supporting the products (2) to be dispensed, which is arranged in a substantially horizontal manner and is subdivided into a plurality of compartments (6), at least a conveyor belt (9) for handling the products (2) within said compartments (6) and conveying said products (2) towards a release section (35); the inventive vending machine further comprises delivery means (17) provided close to said release section (35). The inventive vending machine is characterized in that at least one of said compartments (6) is so configured as to be able to receive products (2) arranged along two rows, and in that it comprises selection means (19) adapted to arrange said products (2) into a single row in proximity of said release section (35).
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
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