A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater in a beverage vending machine. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis, internally defining at least one channel, and including at least one inlet opening through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to the channel, and one outlet opening through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from the channel; a heating element arranged, at least partially, inside the channel; and an electric winding which is wound directly in contact around an external surface of the tubular body and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element by the effect of said electromagnetic induction field. The inlet and outlet openings are arranged at respective opposite axial ends of the tubular body in respective eccentric positions with respect to the longitudinal axis.
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CONTINUOUS-FLOW ELECTROMAGNETIC-INDUCTION FLUID HEATER IN A VENDING MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (I, 1', 1") in a beverage vending machine. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater ( 1 , 1' comprises a tubular body (7) internally defining at least one channel (7a) for a fluid and including at least one inlet opening (8) through which the fluid io be healed is fed, in use, to the channel (7a) and one outlet opening (10) through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from the channel (7a); a heating element ( 13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside the channel (7a) so as to be lapped, in use. by a water flow; and an electric winding (II) wound directly in contact around an external surface (12) of the tubular body (7) and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13. 13', 13") by the effect of the electromagnetic induction field. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") further comprises an upstream fluid baffle (25), which is housed within the channel (7a) in a position fluidically downstream of the inlet opening (8) and fluidically upstream of the heating element (13, 13', 13"), with respect to the direction of the fluid flow from the inlet opening (8) to the outlet opening (10), and is shaped so as to reduce the hydrodynamic drag on said fluid between the inlet opening (8) and the heating element ( 1 3, 13', 13").
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CONTINUOUS-FLOW ELECTROMAGNETIC-INDUCTION FLUID HEATER IN A VENDING- MACHINE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES
A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1,1', 1") in a vending machine for preparing beverages. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") comprises a tubular body (7) internally defining at least one channel (7a) for a fluid and including at least one inlet opening (8) through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to the channel (7a) and one outlet opening (10) through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from the channel (7a); a heating element (13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside the channel (7a) so as to be lapped, in use, by a water flow; and an electric winding (11) wound directly in contact around an external surface (12) of the tubular body (7) and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13, 13', 13") by the effect of the electromagnetic induction field. The continuous-flow7 electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") further comprises an upstream fluid baffle (25), which is housed within the channel (7a) in a position fluidically downstream of the inlet opening (8) and fluidically upstream of the heating element (13, 13', 13"), with respect to the direction of the fluid flow from the inlet opening (8) to the outlet opening (10), and is shaped so as to reduce the hydrodynamic drag on said fluid between the inlet opening (8) and the heating element (13, 13', 13").
A continuous-flow electromagnetic -induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") in a vending machine for preparing beverages. The continuous -flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater (1, 1', 1") comprises a tubular body (7) having a longitudinal axis (A), internally defining at least one channel (7a) for a fluid, and including at least one inlet opening (8) through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to the channel (7a), and one outlet opening (10) through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from the channel (7a); a heating element (13, 13', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside the channel (7a) so as to be lapped, in use, by the fluid; and an electric winding (11) which is wound directly in contact around an external surface (12) of the tubular body (7) and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element (13, 13', 13") by the effect of said electromagnetic induction field. The inlet and outlet openings (8, 10) are arranged at respective opposite axial ends of the tubular body (7) in respective eccentric positions with respect to the longitudinal axis (A).
An apparatus (100) for preparing beverages comprises a water induction heater (4), a pump (5) for feeding the water to the heater (4), a logic unit (6) for controlling said heater (4) and said pump (5), a device (10) for heating and/or frothing milk, wherein said logic unit (6) is configured for controlling the pump (5) and the heater (4) so that it is produced steam for heating and/or frothing the milk fed into said device.
An apparatus (100) for preparing beverages comprises a water induction heater (4), a pump (5) for feeding the water to the heater (4), a logic unit (6) for controlling said heater (4) and said pump (5), a device (10) for heating and/or frothing milk, wherein said logic unit (6) is configured for controlling the pump (5) and the heater (4) so that it is produced steam for heating and/or frothing the milk fed into said device.
Automatic dispensing machine (1) for dispensing products (12), comprising: a supporting structure (2) delimiting an inner compartment (3); a front wall (20) closing the compartment; a plurality of superimposed shelves (4) arranged in the inner compartment (3) to house a plurality of products (12) to be dispensed; said shelves having a front end (4a) spaced from said front wall (20) to form a space (S) vertically extending between said plurality of shelves and said front wall; dispensing means (7) to dispense products from the inside of said compartment to the outside of said compartment; carrying means (5) to carry the products from said shelves (4) to said product dispensing means (7), said carrying means (5) being vertically movable in the space (S) between said shelves and said front wall (20); characterized in that said product carrying means (5) have a rest position arranged in the upper portion of said space (S), above said shelves (4).
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FEEDING CUPS IN A MACHINE FOR PREPARING AND DISPENSING BEVERAGES
A device and a method for feeding cups (18, 19) to the withdrawal compartment (14) of a machine for preparing and dispensing beverages are described, wherein the device comprises a supporting element (20) for the cup, slidingly engaged in an opening (30) of the bottom wall (10) of the withdrawal compartment (14) and translationally movable between an upper position, for receiving the cup (18, 19), and a lower position, in which the cup (18, 19) can be withdrawn by a user. The supporting element (20) comprises an inner cavity (22) open on top and constituted by a lower portion (24) having a substantially cylindrical shape, and an upper portion (26) having a truncated-cone shape.
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING WATER IN A MACHINE FOR MAKING AND DISPENSING DRINKS
A device (1) for heating water in a machine for making and dispensing beverages, comprising at least one heating metallic duct (2) and a winding of electromagnetic induction (3). The device is part of a heating and feeding assembly wherein, by a logical unit, it is possible to carry out a method in which, for every beverage type the machine can dispense, the temperature of heated water is led to a specific temperature value that can be selected by the user.
A device (1) for heating water in a machine for making and dispensing beverages, comprising at least one heating metallic duct (2) and a winding of electromagnetic induction (3). The device is part of a heating and feeding assembly wherein, by a logical unit, it is possible to carry out a method in which, for every beverage type the machine can dispense, the temperature of heated water is led to a specific temperature value that can be selected by the user.
The disclosure concerns a process for preparing coffee in a dispensing apparatus, the apparatus having a feed chute mounted on the supporting frame and being able to rotate with respect to said frame in order to feed the ground coffee to the infusionchamber, wherein the feed chute and the infusion chamber are positioned so as toobtain a desired distribution of ground coffee in the chamber. It also concerns a corresponding apparatus.Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-01
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An apparatus to prepare beverages comprises a brewing chamber 3 movable by driving means 5, 6 along a vertical path, a first piston 7 and a second piston 9 movable within the brewing chamber 3, a hopper 25 to feed coffee powder to the brewing chamber and a discharge device 21 to discharge a spent coffee cake; the hopper 25 is pivotally mounted in the apparatus to obtain a desired distribution of coffee powder in the chamber.
An apparatus to prepare beverages comprises a brewing chamber 3 movable by driving means 5, 6 along a vertical path, a first piston 7 and a second piston 9 movable within the brewing chamber 3, a hopper 25 to feed coffee powder to the brewing chamber and a discharge device 21 to discharge a spent coffee cake; the hopper 25 is pivotally mounted in the apparatus to obtain a desired distribution of coffee powder in the chamber.
A process for preparing coffee in a dispensing apparatus is described, the apparatus (1) having a feed chute (6) mounted on the supporting frame (2) and being able to rotate with respect to said frame in order to feed the ground coffee to the infusion chamber (3), wherein the feed chute (6) and the infusion chamber (3)are positioned so as to obtain a desired distribution of ground coffee in the chamber (3).
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DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES FROM CAPSULES
Machine for preparing beverages from capsules, wherein the machine has a vertical axis (V-V) and comprises a dispensing assembly (1), the assembly in its turn comprising: means for containing a capsule (3), comprising a first element (4) and a second element (5) movable one respect to the other to define, in a closed position, a chamber for extracting the capsule, according to an axis (A-A) of said means; guiding means (2) for inserting the capsule (3) inside said assembly (1), and for retaining it in an intermediate position, different from the extraction position of the beverage; and ducts for feeding an infusion fluid into said capsule and dispensing a beverage from said capsule, characterized in that said axis (A-A) of the containing means (4, 5) of the capsule (3) is tilted with respect to the vertical axis (V-V) of the machine of an angle (a) lower than 45 degrees.
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DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES FROM CAPSULES
Machine for preparing beverages from capsules, wherein the machine has a vertical axis (V-V) and comprises a dispensing assembly (1), the assembly in its turn comprising: means for containing a capsule (3), comprising a first element (4) and a second element (5) movable one respect to the other to define, in a closed position, a chamber for extracting the capsule, according to an axis (A-A) of said means; guiding means (2) for inserting the capsule (3) inside said assembly (1), and for retaining it in an intermediate position, different from the extraction position of the beverage; and ducts for feeding an infusion fluid into said capsule and dispensing a beverage from said capsule, characterized in that said axis (A-A) of the containing means (4, 5) of the capsule (3) is tilted with respect to the vertical axis (V-V) of the machine of an angle (α) lower than 45 degrees.
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The present invention relates to a brewing unit for a coffee machine. The brewing unit comprises a brewing chamber in which a dose of coffee powder can be put, an inlet for supplying water to the chamber for preparing a coffee beverage, a first piston providing a moveable wall for adjusting the chamber internal volume, which wall has an outlet connected to a spout for delivering the coffee beverage to the user, and a valve assembly for connecting said spout to the brewing chamber or the atmosphere according to the position of the supporting means. Advantageously a second piston is provided which moves the first piston and supports the valve assembly. The second piston is also moveable with respect to the first piston, for actuating the valve assembly.
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BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE WITH BREWING CHAMBER HEATER
An automatic machine for dispensing beverages, in particular coffee-based beverages, comprising forced air means for regulating the temperature of at least one brewing unit.
An automatic vending machine and a method for distributing products and/or providing beverages are described, according to which the function of selection of products and/or beverages is performed through a touch screen. The units of control and graphic interface contained in the machine are both programmed to enable simultaneously, on the same screen, the selection of products and/or beverages on a first portion of the screen, and the display of multimedia contents on a second portion of the screen.
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AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING BEVERAGES
A process and an automatic machine for dispensing beverages are described, comprising at least two rotatable towers having a plurality of housings for variously sized stacked cups, means for selective rotation of said housings, cup dispensing means from said towers, holder means of said dispensed cups in which said holder means comprise at least one cup holder device rotatable about a vertical axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the towers and provided with at least two housings that move along concentric circular trajectories with respect to said vertical axis.
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Method for treating limescale deposits within water heaters inside beverage dispensing machines
A method and an apparatus for detaching limescale deposits within a water heater of a beverage dispensing machine, by powering an ultrasonic generator discontinuously to scan frequencies within a range of 20 kHz to 100 kHz so as to induce ultrasonic vibrations. Advantageously the step of inducing ultrasonic vibrations is implemented discontinuously at high energy levels.
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A method for the preparation of a beverage by mixing water and at least one powdered product in a mixing chamber and dispensing the mixture to a final container. The method includes preparation and delivery of at least a first portion of beverage by mixing a first soluble product with water, either in the absence of mechanical stirring or with rotating a rotor at a rotor rotation speed of less than 500 rpm. The method also includes the preparation and delivery of at least a second portion of beverage by mixing a second soluble product with water in the presence of mechanical stirring and for the delivery of further portions of beverage to the final container.
The present invention relates to a brewing unit (1) for a coffee machine. The brewing unit comprises a brewing chamber (2) in which a dose of coffee powder can be lodged, an inlet for supplying water to the chamber for preparing a coffee beverage, a first piston (5) providing a moveable wall for adjusting the chamber internal volume, which wall has an outlet (12) ~ for delivering the coffee beverage out from the chamber, and a valve assembly (13) for opening/closing said delivery outlet. Advantageously a second piston (6) is provided which moves the first piston and supports the valve assembly. The second piston is also moveable with respect to the first piston, for actuating the valve assembly.
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APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES
The present invention refers to a method for controlling a beverage dispensing machine comprising the steps of monitoring, through a sensing means, the ingredient amount/level and/or the shape of the surface of the ingredient within the container, comparing the monitored value with a reference value stored in a machine control unit, and changing one or more operative parameters of said beverage dispensing machine, when necessary on the basis of said comparison.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LIMESCALE DEPOSITS WITHIN WATER HEATERS IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus (1) for removing, or substantially reducing, the limescale deposits within a water heater (5) of a beverage dispensing machine, by inducing ultrasonic vibrations through an ultrasonic generator (2) . Advantageously the step of inducing ultrasonic vibrations is implemented discontinuously at high energy levels.
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A dispensing apparatus for hot beverages is provided with means (4,5) to filter hot pressurised water through ground edible ingredients such as coffee, tea or herbal remedies in a chamber, means (17,18,20) of monitoring real-time data concerning brewing parameters; a controlling unit (16) comprising means of storing data, means of comparing the real-time data to a set of stored data and/or threshold parameters, stored in the controller's memory associated with the brewing system, to determine whether a correction to the parameters should be made, and means (8,9,24) of altering at least one of the relevant brewing parameters, when required to bring said real time parameter in line with said recorded parameter to obtain consistent high quality of the dispensed beverage.
A beverage dispensing apparatus is disclosed for dispensing beverages. The apparatus is provided with means to filter hot pressurized water through ground edible ingredients in a brewing chamber, and comprises two pistons independently operated by two motors, one piston being provided with a beverage outlet means for dispensing the beverage from the brewing chamber, each piston being movable in forward and backward directions independently from or together with the other piston, the apparatus further comprising a controlling unit comprising means of storing and comparing data including pre-set parameters for a brewing cycle. Also disclosed is a process of preparing a beverage with the beverage dispensing apparatus. The beverage is dispensed to a beverage container, and the displacement of the pistons is controlled while correctly locating the outlet means with respect to the container's rim or to one or two beverage outlet paths.
A process of controlling the brewing of beverages from a brewing apparatus is disclosed. The brewing apparatus comprises a brewing chamber provided with means to filter hot pressurized water through ground edible ingredients. A flow rate of hot water fed to the brewing chamber is adjusted by using a plurality of pumps, where the pumps are connected in series. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing beverages from a brewing chamber provided with means to filter hot pressurized water through ground edible ingredients. The apparatus comprises two or more pumps to feed water to the brewing chamber. The pumps are connected in series.
A continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater ( l, 1 ', l ") in a beverage vending machine. The continuous-flow electromagnetic-induction fluid heater ( l, 1 ', l' ') comprises a tubular body (7) having a longitudinal axis (A), internally defining at least one channel (7a) for a fluid, and including at least one inlet opening (8) through which the fluid to be heated is fed, in use, to the channel (7a), and one out let opening ( 10) through which the heated fluid flows out, in use, from the channel (7a); a heating element ( 13, 13 ', 13") arranged, at least partially, inside the channel (7a) so as to he lapped, in use, by the fluid; and an electric winding ( 11) which is wound directly in contact around an external surface ( 12) of the tubular body (7) and which can be electrically powered to generate an electromagnetic induction field and heat, in this manner, the heating element ( 13, 13', 13 ") by the effect of said electromagnetic induction field. The in let and out let openings (8, 10) are arranged at respective opposite axial ends of the tubular body (7) in respective eccentric positions with respect to the longitudinal axis (A).
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