(1) Vending machines for drinks.
(2) Coffee percolators, electric; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages, namely beverage dispensing machines, refrigerated beverage dispensing units
The invention relates to a beverage preparation device (1), comprising a central axis (2) with a brewing plane perpendicular to the central axis, wherein the brewing plane comprises a curved trajectory (3), curved with respect to the central axis, a first (4) and second (5) compression element, arranged for movement relative to each other along the curved trajectory, extending perpendicular to the curved trajectory, a brewing chamber (6) arranged for movement relative to the first and second compression elements along the curved trajectory, the brewing chamber having a tubular wall (7) extending parallel to the curved trajectory, wherein the tubular wall is arranged to be moved over an outer circumference (8, 9) of the first and/or second compression elements, a water inlet (14) arranged for discharging water into a brewing space, and a beverage outlet (15) arranged for discharging beverage from the brewing space.
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A device (1) for preparing a beverage includes an outlet opening (15) which flows into a storage tank (6) provided with a dispenser (17) for dispensing the beverage into a container. A control unit (7) supplies the beverage to the storage tank (6) in response to a signal from an operating unit (9) for at least two consecutive preparation cycles (B1, B2). The volume of the beverage prepared in at least two consecutive preparation cycles is supplied in a more or less constant and uninterrupted flow via the dispenser (17) of the storage tank (6) to the container.
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21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Electric coffee grinders; Automatic drinks vending machines. Coffee machines, Electric coffee brewers, Electric coffee making machines, and components therefor. Non-electrical coffee grinders; Coffee machines; Coffee pots and coffee machines, non-electric, and parts therefor; Filters; Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metals or coated therewith); Articles of glass, porcelain or earthenware not included in other classes.
The invention relates to a beverage preparation device (1), comprising a central axis (2) with a brewing plane perpendicular to the central axis, wherein the brewing plane comprises a curved trajectory (3), curved with respect to the central axis,a first (4) and second (5) compression element, arranged for movement relative to each other along the curved trajectory, extending perpendicular to the curved trajectory,a brewing chamber (6) arranged for movement relative to the first and second compression elements along the curved trajectory, the brewing chamber having a tubular wall (7) extending parallel to the curved trajectory, wherein the tubular wall is arranged to be moved over an outer circumference (8, 9) of the first and/or second compression elements, a water inlet (14) arranged for discharging water into a brewing space, and a beverage outlet (15) arranged for discharging beverage from the brewing space.
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A container for a beverage-preparation device includes a storage chamber for pulverulent material, a discharge opening in a chamber wall, a conveying element which extends in a direction of transport, adjoins the opening, is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and is situated in the chamber, and a dispensing duct which adjoins the opening, is situated at least partly outside the chamber, has a predetermined diameter and a longitudinal direction which runs at an angle with respect to the transport direction, the conveying element extending at least substantially as far as the dispensing duct. A flexible elongate scraping member is rotatably connected to the conveying element by its first end and extends in the longitudinal direction from the conveying element into the dispensing duct. The scraping member, which may be configured to be helical, prevents pulverulent material from sticking against the inner wall, while ensuring good conveying and metering action.
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20.
DEVICE FOR PREPARING BEVERAGES, PROVIDED WITH A STORAGE TANK
The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage. The device is characterised by an outlet opening (15) which flows into a storage tank (6) which is provided with a dispenser (17) for dispensing the beverage into a container. The control unit (7) supplies the beverage to the storage tank (6) in response to a signal from the operating unit (9) for at least two consecutive preparation cycles (B1, B2). The volume of the beverage prepared in at least two consecutive preparation cycles is supplied in a more or less constant and uninterrupted flow via the dispenser (17) of the storage tank (6) to the container.
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21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Vending machines for dispensing carbonated, warm, cold or
hot drinks or liquid foods. Electrical apparatus for making coffee or tea; devices for
the preparation of carbonated, warm, cold or hot beverages
or liquid food products; systems for dispensing beverages;
coffee roasters; devices for treating and heating or cooling
water for consumer use; electrical appliances for heating
plates and cups. Coffee makers, non-electric; tea makers, non-electric.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
(1) Electric coffee and tea brewers; electric coffee brewers; electric tea brewers; vending machines for dispensing carbonated, warm, cold and hot drinks and liquid foods; beverage dispensing machines, namely, machines for preparing and dispensing carbonated, warm, cold and hot beverages and liquid food products; beverage dispensing machines; coffee roasters; hot and cold filtered water dispensers; plate and cup warmers; coffee makers, non-electric; tea makers, non-electric.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Vending machines for dispensing carbonated, warm, cold or hot drinks or liquid foods. Devices for the preparation of carbonated, warm, cold or hot beverages or liquid food products; systems for the delivery of beverages; coffee bean grids; devices for treating and heating or cooling of water for consumer use; electrical appliances for heating plates and cups; electric appliances for making coffee or tea. coffee makers, non-electric; tea makers, not electric.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Vending machines for dispensing carbonated, warm, cold or hot drinks or liquid foods. Devices for the preparation of carbonated, warm, cold or hot beverages or liquid food products; systems for the delivery of beverages; coffee bean grids; devices for treating and heating or cooling of water for consumer use; electrical appliances for heating plates and cups; electric appliances for making coffee or tea. coffee makers, non-electric; tea makers, not electric.
25.
CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE-PREPARATION DEVICE HAVING A FLEXIBLE CONVEYING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a container (4) for a beverage-preparation device (1), such as for making coffee, tea, soup or a soft drink. The device has a storage chamber (5) for pulverulent material, a discharge opening (12) in a wall (9) of the chamber, a conveying element (6) which extends in a direction of transport (L), adjoins the opening, is rotatable about a longitudinal axis (T) and is situated in the chamber (5), and a dispensing duct (22) which adjoins the opening, is situated at least partly outside the chamber, has a predetermined diameter (D0) and a longitudinal direction (A) which runs at an angle with respect to the direction of transport (L), the conveying element (6) extending at least substantially as far as the dispensing duct (21).The invention is characterized by the fact that a flexible elongate scraping element (13) is rotatably connected to the conveying element(6)by its first end (32) and extends in the longitudinal direction (A) from the conveying element against or near the wall of the dispensing duct into the dispensing duct (22). The scraping member, which may be configured to be helical, prevents pulverulent material from sticking against the inner wall, while ensuring good conveying and metering action.
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The invention relates to a beverage preparation device comprising a cylindrical chamber with a jacket provided with a filling opening for receiving a powder-like or granular substance and an ejection opening for ejecting the substance, a first and a second compression element, positioned perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the chamber, a displacement member for relative displacement of the first compression element with respect to the jacket between a filling position, a compression position and an ejection position, wherein the compression elements in the filling position delimit a filling volume and the compression elements in the compression position delimit a preparation volume positioned along a longitudinal axis and at a distance from the filling volume, wherein the first compression element engages the inner wall of the jacket in a fluid-tight manner and a fluid supply channel and a fluid discharge channel that in the compression position is in fluid-communication with the preparation volume.
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27.
Beverage preparation device provided with a discharge that is height-adjustable by hand
b) and arranged at the pivot axis (2), in such a way that the delivery opening (7) when pivoting the adjustment arm (9) maintains a substantially constant orientation.
The present invention relates to a beverage-preparation device (1, 40) provided with a storage container (2) for liquid, a dispensing (4, 43) line connected to the storage container (2), at least two beverage-dispensing stations (6, 7, 9) each provided with a collecting reservoir (11, 12, 18, 41, 42), which collecting reservoirs are movable with respect to the dispensing line, a driving device (5, 21, 22) which engages with the dispensing line and/or the collecting reservoirs for displacing the dispensing line with respect to the collecting reservoirs in order to selectively bring the collecting reservoirs into liquid communication with the dispensing line and a control unit for controlling the driving device, characterized in that, within a dispensing period Td, the control unit brings the dispensing line into liquid communication with a first collecting reservoir in order to dispense a predetermined amount of liquid to each collecting reservoir, then with a second collecting reservoir and after that again with the first reservoir.
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B67D 1/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour débiter des boissons à la pression
The invention relates to a beverage preparation device comprising a cylindrical chamber with a jacket provided with a filling opening for receiving a powder-like or granular substance and an ejection opening for ejecting the substance, a first and a second compression element, positioned perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the chamber, a displacement member for relative displacement of the first compression element with respect to the jacket between a filling position, a compression position and an ejection position, wherein the compression elements in the filling position delimit a filling volume and the compression elements in the compression position delimit a preparation volume positioned along a longitudinal axis and at a distance from the filling volume, wherein the first compression element engages the inner wall of the jacket in a fluid-tight manner and a fluid supply channel and a fluid discharge channel that in the compression position is in fluid- communication with the preparation volume.
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A device (24) for preparing a hot beverage, especially coffee, includes a water reservoir (4), a heating unit (11) connected to the water reservoir (4), delivery elements (16) connected to the heating unit with a delivery opening (19) for delivering hot water to a container (20) which during use contains an extract from which a beverage is to be made, water transport elements (12, 14) for transporting water from the heating unit (11) to the delivery element (16), and an air supply conduit (27) for supplying air to the hot water. The air supply conduit (27) discharges in or near the delivery element (16), upstream of the container (20), for cooling the water to be delivered by the delivery element (16) to the container (20), wherein the hot water before cooling has a temperature of at least 95° C., preferably at least 97° C., more preferably a temperature around the boiling point.
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Beverage preparation device provided with a liquid reservoir, a dispensing line connected to the reservoir and a pump for displacing liquid from the liquid reservoir to the dispensing line, wherein the pump is connected to a control unit and is configured to supply liquid to the dispensing line at a first flow rate and at a second flow rate which is greater than the first flow rate, characterized in that the dispensing line comprises an outlet passage with a peripheral wall provided with at least one deformable wall section, which peripheral wall surrounds a relatively small dispensing opening at the first flow rate and surrounds a larger dispensing opening at a second flow rate.
Beverage preparation device provided with a discharge (3) that is height - adjustable by hand characterized in that the discharge (3) comprises an adjustment arm (9) that is hingeably attached to a housing (4) in a hinge point (5) with a supply end (9a), wherein the adjustment arm can be pressed down or pushed up, which adjustment arm (9) at a delivery end (9b) is provided with a delivery head(6) with a delivery opening(7), wherein the delivery head(6)is pivotable around a pivot axis (2) arranged perpendicularly to the adjustment arm(9) by suspension from the adjustment arm (9) via hinge means (8a, 8b) arranged at the delivery end (9b) and arranged at the pivot axis (2), in such a way that the delivery opening (7) when pivoting the adjustment arm (9) maintains a substantially constant orientation.
The present invention relates to a beverage -preparation device (1, 40) provided with a storage container (2) for liquid, a dispensing (4, 43) line connected to the storage container (2), at least two beverage - dispensing stations (6, 7, 9) each provided with a collecting reservoir (11, 12, 18, 41, 42), which collecting reservoirs are movable with respect to the dispensing line, a driving device (5, 21, 22) which engages with the dispensing line and/or the collecting reservoirs for displacing the dispensing line with respect to the collecting reservoirs in order to selectively bring the collecting reservoirs into liquid communication with the dispensing line and a control unit for controlling the driving device, characterized in that, within a dispensing period Td, the control unit brings the dispensing line into liquid communication with a first collecting reservoir in order to dispense a predetermined amount of liquid to each collecting reservoir, then with a second collecting reservoir and after that again with the first reservoir.
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36.
Water reservoir provided with a volute pump cavity and a motor support
A booster pump for a coffee beverage dispenser's water inlet source, in one example, a “city water” inlet. A chamber is formed which has the diluent/water inlet and a bottom surface and a top end covered by a removable lid. The removable lid has a hole large enough for a motor to be partially seated within the chamber and the motor has a shaft with supports that is connected to a cover plate that has through holes, and a rotor below the cover plate with a set of radially oriented vanes. The hole in the lid is bigger than the cross section of the cover plate and so the motor, shaft, supports, rotors and cover plate can be pulled out as desired for easier maintenance. When the motor is seated properly in the hole of the lid, the cover plate seats properly along the edge of a cylindrically shaped pump cavity. The cover plate and the edge form a seal. The inlet for the pump cavity has a smaller cross section than its outlet and the pump cavity can have a deflection body. The outlet for the diluent or water leads to the coffee beverage dispenser device.
A beverage dispenser for preparing a warm instant drink has a heating unit for warm water, a container holder for instant-ingredient, a mixing unit for mixing instant-ingredient from the container holder with warm water from the heating unit, and a nozzle for supplying the prepared beverage.
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38.
Holder assembly for a powdered ingredient for preparing an instant drink
The invention relates to a holder assembly (1) for a powdered ingredient (4) for preparing an instant drink. The assembly comprises a holder, a conveyor screw (6), an outflow channel (7) provided on the holder for dispensing ingredient (1), a threshold plate (9) extending into the outflow channel (7), and also a shut-off valve (10) for shutting off the outflow channel (7). The shut-off valve (10) comprises a shut-off body (11) which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor screw (6) between a release position and a shut-off position. In the release position the shut-off body (11) is located downstream of the threshold plate (9), set apart therefrom. In the shut-off position the shut-off body (11) is located next to the threshold plate (9) in such a way that the shut-off body (11) and the threshold plate (9) together shut off the shut-off channel (7). The invention further relates to a drink preparation means comprising a holder assembly (1) according to the invention.
The invention relates to a hotplate, comprising a metal plate part and an electric heating element fixed on the lower side of the plate part. The hotplate furthermore comprises a ring. The ring is made of electrically insulating plastic, and the plate edge is accommodated in a watertight manner on the inside of the ring.
The present invention relates to a preparing device (1) for preparing an aqueous beverage by means of a beverage ingredient. The preparing device (1) comprises: an outflow nozzle (33) for dispensing prepared beverage; a preparation chamber (13, 16, 14) for at least partially preparing the beverage; a supply (12) line ending in the preparation chamber for the supply of water to the preparation chamber; an ingredient-dispensing system (7) for delivering the beverage ingredient to the preparation chamber; and an outflow path (36, 33) which extends from the preparation chamber to the outflow nozzle. The outflow nozzle (33) and/or the preparation chamber (13, 16, 14) and/or the outflow path (33, 36) are entirely or partly made from a polymer mixture which comprises (a) a self-lubricating, hydrophobic polymer or copolymer having a moisture absorption, determined in accordance with ASTM D 570 at a relative humidity of 50% and a temperature of 23° C., of less than 1% and (b) a homopolymer or a copolymer of a fluorinated ethylene.
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The present invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber and a rotor which, during rotation about the axis of rotation, defines a surface of revolution extending along the circumference of the rotor. The rotor is arranged in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber comprises a peripheral wall zone having a substantially circular cross section. The peripheral wall zone surrounds the surface of revolution. An outlet duct for discharging the mixture formed is connected to the mixing chamber. The inlet of the outlet duct is provided at the rotor. At least one rotor rib is provided at the peripheral wall zone. This rotor rib extends from the peripheral wall zone in the direction of the surface of revolution of the rotor. The invention furthermore relates to a beverage-making device comprising a mixing device according to the invention, as well as to the use of a mixing device according to the invention.
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The invention relates to a beverage dispenser (400) for preparing a warm instant drink. The beverage dispenser (400) comprises: a heating unit (100,200,300) for warm water; a container holder (40) for instant-ingredient; a mixing unit (46) for mixing instant-ingredient from the container holder with warm water from the heating unit,- and a nozzle (49) for supplying the prepared beverage. The heating unit comprises a closed, isolated, vessel (1), in particular having double walls (9,10,11), with a lower side formed by a bottom (9), an upper side formed by a ceiling (10) and a vertical centre line (13), extending in the vertical direction between the lower side and upper side; a heating element (5); a water inlet (12) for discharging through an inlet opening (14) into the interior (8) of the vessel; and a water outlet (15) for discharging from an outlet opening (16) in the interior of the vessel. The heating element is located in the interior of the vessel at a distance (A) above the bottom (9). The inlet opening is positioned, in a vertical direction, lower, than the heating element. The outlet opening is positioned, in the vertical direction, higher than the heating element.
Distributor (5) with at least two discharge channels (10,16) which are positioned at the same distance from a central axis (13), parallel to this axis, a supply channel (11) and a distributor member (12,17,18) which is rotatable about the axis and has a supply end (12') positioned along the axis and a discharge end (12' ') which is set radially apart therefrom and can be brought by rotation of the distributor member selectively into fluid connection with the respective discharge channels, characterized in that the liquid supply channel extends along the central axis and along the discharge channels, the distributor member comprising a U- shaped connection channel which is placed at the supply end rotatably in the extension of the supply channel and can be placed at the discharge end in fluid connection with the respective discharge channels.
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44.
DISTRIBUTOR WITH A ROTATABLE U-SHAPED CONNECTING CHANNEL
Distributor (5) with at least two discharge channels (10,16) and feed channel (11) arranged at an equal distance from and parallel to a central shaft and a distributor body (12,17,18) arranged rotatably around the shaft with a feed end (12') disposed along the shaft and a discharge end (12' ') disposed at a radial distance therefrom, which, by way of rotation of the distributor body can be selectively and fluidly connected with the respective discharge channels, wherein the fluid feed channel extends along the central shaft and along the discharge channels, wherein the distributor body comprises a U-shaped connecting channel (12) and can be arranged together with the feed end rotatably in the line of projection of the feed channel in fluid connection with the respective discharge channels, characterized in that the U-shaped connecting channel is provided, in close proximity to an upper side, with a breather duct (32) (figure 5,6) extending through a perimeter wall of the channel in the through- flow direction up to the U-shaped connecting channel.
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45.
WATER RESERVOIR OF A DRINK DISPENSER WITH INTEGRATED PUMP
Water reservoir provided with a base and an upper surface disposed at a distance from the bottom section covered by a lid, wherein a substantially cylindrical pump cavity is formed in the bottom section, with a rotary displacement member arranged about a drive shaft disposed transversely upon the bottom section, wherein the pump cavity is closed off by a circular top plate supported by a support member in close proximity to an upper side of the pump cavity, wherein a motor support section extends from a top plate to the lid on which a motor is supported or at least partially supported, said motor being connected to the displacement member by a drive shaft, wherein the motor is positioned or at least partially mounted within the reservoir via a hole in the lid, and wherein the hole in the lid has a diameter larger than the circular top plate.
The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber and a rotor. The mixing chamber comprises an inlet chamber, a rotor chamber and a pipe bend. The inlet opening of the pipe bend extends in the horizontal plane. The rotor is provided in the rotor chamber. The internal wall of the pipe bend has, on the side of the outer curve, a planar surface which is defined by a first direction and a second direction. The first direction extends in the horizontal direction and the second direction extends at right angles to the first direction, at an angle to the horizontal plane. The planar surface is situated perpendicularly below the inlet opening of the bend.
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47.
Preparing device with a suction duct for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid
Preparing device for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid, the device comprising: at least one mixing chamber for mixing a quantity of the powdery substance and a quantity of the hot liquid; an inlet into the mixing chamber for the quantity of hot liquid; an inlet into the mixing chamber for the quantity of powdery substance; an extractor hood placed on the mixing chamber; an extraction duct connected to the extractor hood and provided with a suction device, such as a ventilating fan, for extracting vapor and dust particles from the mixing chamber via the extraction duct and the extractor hood; a first housing accommodating further components of the preparing device, such as electrical components and pipework, in which the extraction duct extends entirely along the exterior of the first housing.
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The invention relates to a holder assembly (1) for a powdered ingredient (4) for preparing an instant drink. The assembly comprises a holder, a conveyor screw (6), an outflow channel (7) provided on the holder for dispensing ingredient (1), a threshold plate (9) extending into the outflow channel (7), and also a shut-off valve (10) for shutting off the outflow channel (7). The shut-off valve (10) comprises a shut-off body (11) which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor screw (6) between a release position and a shut-off position. In the release position the shut-off body (11) is located downstream of the threshold plate (9), set apart therefrom. In the shut-off position the shut-off body (11) is located next to the threshold plate (9) in such a way that the shut-off body (11) and the threshold plate (9) together shut off the shut-off channel (7). The invention further relates to a drink preparation means comprising a holder assembly (1) according to the invention.
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49.
Device for preparing hot water and coffee machine provided with such a device
The invention relates to a device for preparing hot water provided with a pressure pump with a supply pipe for supplying relatively cold water to the pressure pump and an outlet connected to a heating pipe which is in heat-exchanging contact with a heating body, with an outlet valve in the heating pipe and a coffee holder, connected to the heating pipe, for accommodating a bed of coffee, whereby the heating body comprises a reservoir that is openly connected to the environment, with a heating element and water in the reservoir as a heat-exchange medium. A by-pass pipe (54) connects the inlet (57) and outlet (35) of the pressure pump (34) to each other, with a pressure-operated valve (56) in the by-pass pipe.
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50.
HOTPLATE, AND ALSO ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A HOTPLATE
The invention relates to a hotplate (10), comprising a metal plate part (11) and an electric heating element (15) fixed on the lower side of the plate part (11). The hotplate (10) furthermore comprises a ring (31). The ring (31) is made of electrically insulating plastic, and the plate edge (24) is accommodated in a watertight manner on the inside of the ring (31).
The present invention relates to a preparing device (1) for preparing an aqueous beverage by means of a beverage ingredient. The preparing device (1) comprises: an outflow nozzle (33) for dispensing prepared beverage; a preparation chamber (13, 16, 14 ) f or at least partially preparing the beverage; a supply (12) line ending in the preparation chamber for the supply of water to the preparation chamber; an ingredient-dispensing system (7) for delivering the beverage ingredient to the preparation chamber; and an outflow path (36, 33) which extends from the preparation chamber to the outflow nozzle. The outflow nozzle (33) and/or the preparation chamber (13, 16, 14) and/or the outflow path (33, 36) are entirely or partly made from a polymer mixture which comprises (a) a self-lubricating, hydrophobic polymer or copolymer having a moisture absorption, determined in accordance with ASTM D 570 at a relative humidity of 50% and a temperature of 23°C, of less than 1% and (b) a homopolymer or a copolymer of a f luorinated ethylene.
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The invention relates to a mixing device (2) for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device (2) comprises a mixing chamber (13,16,24) and a rotor (25). The mixing chamber (13,16,24) comprises an inlet chamber (13), a rotor chamber (24) and a pipe bend (16). The inlet opening (29) of the pipe bend (16) extends in the horizontal plane. The rotor (25) is provided in the rotor chamber (24). The internal wall of the pipe bend (16) has, on the side of the outer curve (11), a planar surface (37) which is defined by a first direction (H) and a second direction (D). The first direction (H) extends in the horizontal direction and the second direction (D) extends at right angles to the first direction (H), at an angle to the horizontal plane. The planar surface (37) is situated perpendicularly below the inlet opening (29) of the bend (16).
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The present invention relates to a mixing device (2) for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber (24) and a rotor (25) which, during rotation about the axis of rotation (26), defines a surface of revolution (50) extending along the circumference of the rotor. The rotor is arranged in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber comprises a peripheral wall zone (51) having a substantially circular cross section. The peripheral wall zone surrounds the surface of revolution. An outlet duct (36) for discharging the mixture formed is connected to the mixing chamber. The inlet of the outlet duct is provided at the rotor. At least one rotor rib (54) is provided at the peripheral wall zone. This rotor rib extends from the peripheral wall zone in the direction of the surface of revolution of the rotor. The invention furthermore relates to a beverage-making device (1) comprising a mixing device according to the invention, as well as to the use of a mixing device according to the invention.
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PREPARING DEVICE WITH A SUCTION DUCT FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE FROM A POWDERY SUBSTANCE AND A HOT LIQUID, AS WELL AS AN EXTRACTION DUCT
Preparing device (1) for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid, the device comprising: at least one mixing chamber (11) for mixing a quantity of the powdery substance and a quantity of the hot liquid; an inlet (38) into the mixing chamber for the quantity of hot liquid; an inlet (21) into the mixing chamber for the quantity of powdery substance; an extractor hood (4) placed on the mixing chamber; an extraction duct connected to the extractor hood and provided with suction means, such as a ventilating fan, for extracting vapour and dust particles from the mixing chamber via the extraction duct (3) and the extractor hood; a first housing (26) accommodating further components of the preparing device, such as electrical components and pipework, in which the extraction duct extends entirely along the exterior of the first housing, as well as an extraction duct.
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The invention relates to a filling level detection device for powdered material (3). The filling level detection device has a storage unit (15) and a sensor (2). The storage unit (15) has a container (1) provided with a discharge aperture (5) for discharging metered quantities of powdered material (3). The sensor (2) has a light source (6) for transmitting a light beam (7), and a detection unit (8) for detecting a light intensity. A wall (9) of the container (1) at least in one zone is at least partially transparent to light transmitted by the light source (6). In addition, the sensor (2) is placed outside the container (1) in such a way that the light source (6) directs the light beam (7) onto the zone in the wall (9) of the container (1), and the detection unit (8) intercepts light reflected by the powdered material (3) and emerging through the zone in the wall (9) of the container (1). The light source (6) and the detection unit (8) are placed in one horizontal plane.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Electric dispending and vending machines for hot, warm and cold beverages or fluid food. Electrical cooking apparatus for the preparation of hot, warm beverages and fluid food; electric coffee machines and heating apparatus; apparatus for the treatment and heating or cooling of water for consumption; electrical apparatus for warming plates and cups . Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes; coffee/tea pots, vacuum flasks, decanters, air pots (not of precious metal or coated therewith); percolator (non-electrical).
The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a beverage. The device is characterised by an outlet opening (15) which flows into a storage tank (6) which is provided with a dispenser (17) for dispensing the beverage into a container. The control unit (7) supplies the beverage to the storage tank (6) in response to a signal from the operating unit (9) for at least two consecutive preparation cycles (B1, B2). The volume of the beverage prepared in at least two consecutive preparation cycles is supplied in a more or less constant and uninterrupted flow via the dispenser (17) of the storage tank (6) to the container.
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The invention relates to a beverage preparation device (1), comprising a central axis (2) with a brewing plane perpendicular to the central axis, wherein the brewing plane comprises a curved trajectory (3), curved with respect to the central axis,a first (4) and second (5) compression element, arranged for movement relative to each other along the curved trajectory, extending perpendicular to the curved trajectory,a brewing chamber (6) arranged for movement relative to the first and second compression elements along the curved trajectory, the brewing chamber having a tubular wall (7) extending parallel to the curved trajectory, wherein the tubular wall is arranged to be moved over an outer circumference (8, 9) of the first and/or second compression elements, a water inlet (14) arranged for discharging water into a brewing space, and a beverage outlet (15) arranged for discharging beverage from the brewing space.
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DEVICE FOR PREPARING HOT WATER AND COFFEE MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE
The invention relates to a device for preparing hot water provided with a pressure pump with a supply pipe for supplying relatively cold water to the pressure pump and an outlet connected to a heating pipe which is in heat-exchanging contact with a heating body, with an outlet valve in the heating pipe and a coffee holder, connected to the heating pipe, for accommodating a bed of coffee, whereby the heating body comprises a reservoir that is openly connected to the environment, with a heating element and water in the reservoir as a heat-exchange medium. A bypass pipe (54) connects the inlet (57) and outlet (35) of the pressure pump (34) to each other, with a pressure- operated valve (56) in the by-pass pipe.
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Preparing device (1) for preparing a beverage from a powdery substance and a hot liquid, the device comprising: at least one mixing chamber (11) for mixing a quantity of the powdery substance and a quantity of the hot liquid; an inlet (38) into the mixing chamber for the quantity of hot liquid; an inlet (21) into the mixing chamber for the quantity of powdery substance; an extractor hood (4) placed on the mixing chamber; an extraction duct connected to the extractor hood and provided with suction means, such as a ventilating fan, for extracting vapour and dust particles from the mixing chamber via the extraction duct (3) and the extractor hood; a first housing (26) accommodating further components of the preparing device, such as electrical components and pipework, in which the extraction duct extends entirely along the exterior of the first housing, as well as an extraction duct.
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The present invention relates to a mixing device (2) for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device comprises a mixing chamber (24) and a rotor (25) which, during rotation about the axis of rotation (26), defines a surface of revolution (50) extending along the circumference of the rotor. The rotor is arranged in the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber comprises a peripheral wall zone (51) having a substantially circular cross section. The peripheral wall zone surrounds the surface of revolution. An outlet duct (36) for discharging the mixture formed is connected to the mixing chamber. The inlet of the outlet duct is provided at the rotor. At least one rotor rib (54) is provided at the peripheral wall zone. This rotor rib extends from the peripheral wall zone in the direction of the surface of revolution of the rotor. The invention furthermore relates to a beverage-making device (1) comprising a mixing device according to the invention, as well as to the use of a mixing device according to the invention.
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The invention relates to a mixing device (2) for mixing a liquid, such as water, with an instant ingredient to form a beverage. The mixing device (2) comprises a mixing chamber (13,16,24) and a rotor (25). The mixing chamber (13,16,24) comprises an inlet chamber (13), a rotor chamber (24) and a pipe bend (16). The inlet opening (29) of the pipe bend (16) extends in the horizontal plane. The rotor (25) is provided in the rotor chamber (24). The internal wall of the pipe bend (16) has, on the side of the outer curve (11), a planar surface (37) which is defined by a first direction (H) and a second direction (D). The first direction (H) extends in the horizontal direction and the second direction (D) extends at right angles to the first direction (H), at an angle to the horizontal plane. The planar surface (37) is situated perpendicularly below the inlet opening (29) of the bend (16).
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HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR A POWDERED INGREDIENT FOR PREPARING AN INSTANT DRINK
The invention relates to a holder assembly (1) for a powdered ingredient (4) for preparing an instant drink. The assembly comprises a holder, a conveyor screw (6), an outflow channel (7) provided on the holder for dispensing ingredient (1), a threshold plate (9) extending into the outflow channel (7), and also a shut-off valve (10) for shutting off the outflow channel (7). The shut-off valve (10) comprises a shut-off body (11) which can be moved back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor screw (6) between a release position and a shut-off position. In the release position the shut-off body (11) is located downstream of the threshold plate (9), set apart therefrom. In the shut-off position the shut-off body (11) is located next to the threshold plate (9) in such a way that the shut-off body (11) and the threshold plate (9) together shut off the shut-off channel (7). The invention further relates to a drink preparation means comprising a holder assembly (1) according to the invention.
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The invention relates to a beverage dispenser (400) for preparing a warm instant drink. The beverage dispenser (400) comprises: a heating unit (100,200,300) for warm water; a container holder (40) for instant-ingredient; a mixing unit (46) for mixing instant-ingredient from the container holder with warm water from the heating unit,- and a nozzle (49) for supplying the prepared beverage. The heating unit comprises a closed, isolated, vessel (1), in particular having double walls (9,10,11), with a lower side formed by a bottom (9), an upper side formed by a ceiling (10) and a vertical centre line (13), extending in the vertical direction between the lower side and upper side; a heating element (5); a water inlet (12) for discharging through an inlet opening (14) into the interior (8) of the vessel;
and a water outlet (15) for discharging from an outlet opening (16) in the interior of the vessel. The heating element is located in the interior of the vessel at a distance (A) above the bottom (9). The inlet opening is positioned, in a vertical direction, lower, than the heating element. The outlet opening is positioned, in the vertical direction, higher than the heating element.
The present invention relates to a beverage -preparation device (1, 40) provided with a storage container (2) for liquid, a dispensing (4, 43) line connected to the storage container (2), at least two beverage - dispensing stations (6, 7, 9) each provided with a collecting reservoir (11, 12, 18, 41, 42), which collecting reservoirs are movable with respect to the dispensing line, a driving device (5, 21, 22) which engages with the dispensing line and/or the collecting reservoirs for displacing the dispensing line with respect to the collecting reservoirs in order to selectively bring the collecting reservoirs into liquid communication with the dispensing line and a control unit for controlling the driving device, characterized in that, within a dispensing period Td, the control unit brings the dispensing line into liquid communication with a first collecting reservoir in order to dispense a predetermined amount of liquid to each collecting reservoir, then with a second collecting reservoir and after that again with the first reservoir.
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The present invention relates to a preparing device (1) for preparing an aqueous beverage by means of a beverage ingredient. The preparing device (1) comprises: an outflow nozzle (33) for dispensing prepared beverage; a preparation chamber (13, 16, 14 ) f or at least partially preparing the beverage; a supply (12) line ending in the preparation chamber for the supply of water to the preparation chamber; an ingredient-dispensing system (7) for delivering the beverage ingredient to the preparation chamber; and an outflow path (36, 33) which extends from the preparation chamber to the outflow nozzle. The outflow nozzle (33) and/or the preparation chamber (13, 16, 14) and/or the outflow path (33, 36) are entirely or partly made from a polymer mixture which comprises (a) a self-lubricating, hydrophobic polymer or copolymer having a moisture absorption, determined in accordance with ASTM D 570 at a relative humidity of 50% and a temperature of 23°C, of less than 1% and (b) a homopolymer or a copolymer of a f luorinated ethylene.
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BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH A DISCHARGE THAT IS HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE BY HAND
Beverage preparation device provided with a discharge (3) that is height - adjustable by hand characterized in that the discharge (3) comprises an adjustment arm (9) that is hingeably attached to a housing (4) in a hinge point (5) with a supply end (9a), wherein the adjustment arm can be pressed down or pushed up, which adjustment arm (9) at a delivery end (9b) is provided with a delivery head(6) with a delivery opening(7), wherein the delivery head(6)is pivotable around a pivot axis (2) arranged perpendicularly to the adjustment arm(9) by suspension from the adjustment arm (9) via hinge means (8a, 8b) arranged at the delivery end (9b) and arranged at the pivot axis (2), in such a way that the delivery opening (7) when pivoting the adjustment arm (9) maintains a substantially constant orientation.
The invention relates to a beverage preparation device comprising a cylindrical chamber with a jacket provided with a filling opening for receiving a powder-like or granular substance and an ejection opening for ejecting the substance, a first and a second compression element, positioned perpendicularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the chamber, a displacement member for relative displacement of the first compression element with respect to the jacket between a filling position, a compression position and an ejection position, wherein the compression elements in the filling position delimit a filling volume and the compression elements in the compression position delimit a preparation volume positioned along a longitudinal axis and at a distance from the filling volume, wherein the first compression element engages the inner wall of the jacket in a fluid-tight manner and a fluid supply channel and a fluid discharge channel that in the compression position is in fluid- communication with the preparation volume.
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