A47J31/58

HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE
20180344080 · 2018-12-06 ·

A heater assembly for use in a domestic appliance comprises a main part (12) and a cover part (13) fixedly connected to the main part (12), the parts (12, 13) enclosing a heater space (11) of the heater assembly. The parts (12, 13) are sealingly coupled to each other in a sealing area (16) which is at a position for surrounding the heater space (11), wherein, at a position which is more to the outside of the heater assembly than a sealing area 5 (16), as seen from the heater space (11), the heater assembly is provided with at least one safety opening (22, 23) for allowing fluidum from the heater space (11) to flow therethrough in a forced safety condition of the heater assembly in which condition at least one fluidum passage is present between the parts (12, 13) in the sealing area (16).

DRINKS PREPARATION MACHINE
20180325308 · 2018-11-15 ·

A beverage-making machine having a housing that has a capsule insertion opening through which a portion capsule is inserted and having a brewing module having a first brewing module part and a second brewing module part that is movable relative to the first brewing module part. A brewing chamber can be formed by the first and second brewing module parts, the brewing chamber at least partly surrounding the portion capsule which is in a brewing position during the brewing process in order to brew a brewed beverage and discharge same out of the portion capsule. The beverage-making machine also has an electric drive for moving the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part and a controller for controlling the electric drive. The controller determines the current position of the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part at all times.

DRINKS PREPARATION MACHINE
20180325308 · 2018-11-15 ·

A beverage-making machine having a housing that has a capsule insertion opening through which a portion capsule is inserted and having a brewing module having a first brewing module part and a second brewing module part that is movable relative to the first brewing module part. A brewing chamber can be formed by the first and second brewing module parts, the brewing chamber at least partly surrounding the portion capsule which is in a brewing position during the brewing process in order to brew a brewed beverage and discharge same out of the portion capsule. The beverage-making machine also has an electric drive for moving the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part and a controller for controlling the electric drive. The controller determines the current position of the second brewing module part relative to the first brewing module part at all times.

SYSTEM FOR HEATING AND FROTHING A BEVERAGE, A DEVICE FOR HEATING AND FROTHING A BEVERAGE SUITABLE FOR BEING USED IN SUCH A SYSTEM, A FROTH WAND SUITABLE FOR BEING USED IN SUCH A SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF PREPARING A BEVERAGE USING SUCH A SYSTEM

A system for heating and frothing a beverage comprises a device for heating and frothing a beverage and a froth wand. The device for heating and frothing a beverage includes a steamer, a steam conduit connecting the steamer to a steam nozzle and a froth wand holder for removably holding a froth wand. The froth wand is a disposable froth wand and comprises a tubular wall having a steam inlet end comprising a steam inlet, a steam outlet end comprising a steam outlet separate from the steam inlet and a steam channel extending between the steam inlet and the steam outlet. The froth wand holder is arranged for holding the disposable froth wand at least in an operational position in the device for heating and frothing a beverage in which operational position the steam nozzle is in communication with the steam inlet of the disposable froth wand.

COFFEE MACHINE BOILER STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC DEPRESSURIZATION
20180296026 · 2018-10-18 ·

The present invention provides a boiler structure, for use with a coffee machine and capable of automatic depressurization, comprising a lid, a sealing member, a boiler body, and a position-limiting support frame. The lid is configured with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe and the water outlet pipe. The sealing member is fitted in an inner side of the lid and having a pressure relief ring, wherein the pressure relief ring has one or a plurality of pressure relief apertures at a pressure relief height. The boiler body is on one side of the lid, wherein the boiler body comprises a receiving space and an opening. The receiving space is in communication with the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe, and the opening is on one side of the receiving space. A heating device is on one side of the boiler body. The boiler body is movable downward by pressure while being heated by the heating device; and, when the opening of the boiler body reaches the pressure relief height, the pressure is relieved. The position-limiting support frame is on the side of the lid such that the boiler body lies between the position-limiting support frame and the lid and is limited in displacement.

Automatic Beverage Maker
20180220834 · 2018-08-09 ·

An automatic beverage system for producing a hot flavored beverage. The system includes a base unit having a water reservoir, a control system for heating liquid from the reservoir, a cartridge arm having a water injector and a cartridge holder, a pump and tubing system connecting the water reservoir to the cartridge holder and used to move water, the control system housed within the base unit and coupled to the heating element and pump to control temperature and movement of the liquid from the reservoir to the cartridge holder, and a container base positioned in an area adjacent the base unit and below the cartridge holder. The cartridge holder is adapted to receive interchangeable cartridges depending on the type and size of beverage desired. The beverage system is capable of using a beverage pod to dispense an individual cup of coffee or the like, and it is also capable of brewing larger volumes of coffee using freshly ground coffee beans. The heating element and related safety features ensure that the water is safely heated and maintained at an optimal brewing temperature.

Automatic Beverage Maker
20180220834 · 2018-08-09 ·

An automatic beverage system for producing a hot flavored beverage. The system includes a base unit having a water reservoir, a control system for heating liquid from the reservoir, a cartridge arm having a water injector and a cartridge holder, a pump and tubing system connecting the water reservoir to the cartridge holder and used to move water, the control system housed within the base unit and coupled to the heating element and pump to control temperature and movement of the liquid from the reservoir to the cartridge holder, and a container base positioned in an area adjacent the base unit and below the cartridge holder. The cartridge holder is adapted to receive interchangeable cartridges depending on the type and size of beverage desired. The beverage system is capable of using a beverage pod to dispense an individual cup of coffee or the like, and it is also capable of brewing larger volumes of coffee using freshly ground coffee beans. The heating element and related safety features ensure that the water is safely heated and maintained at an optimal brewing temperature.

BEVERAGE MACHINE, BREWING METHOD FOR BEVERAGE MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BEVERAGE MACHINE
20180184838 · 2018-07-05 ·

Provided are a beverage machine and a method for controlling the beverage machine. The beverage machine comprises: a machine body, a brewing mechanism, a frame, a boiler, a liquid pump, and a power supply board. The machine body further comprises a machine head, a body, and a base, connected in sequence from top to bottom; the brewing mechanism is detachably disposed on the machine head, and the brewing mechanism is provided with a brewing chamber; the frame is disposed within the body; the boiler, liquid pump, and power supply board are disposed on the frame; the boiler is connected to the brewing chamber, and the interior of the boiler is in communication with the external atmosphere; the liquid pump is connected between the boiler and the brewing chamber.

BEVERAGE MACHINE, BREWING METHOD FOR BEVERAGE MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BEVERAGE MACHINE
20180184838 · 2018-07-05 ·

Provided are a beverage machine and a method for controlling the beverage machine. The beverage machine comprises: a machine body, a brewing mechanism, a frame, a boiler, a liquid pump, and a power supply board. The machine body further comprises a machine head, a body, and a base, connected in sequence from top to bottom; the brewing mechanism is detachably disposed on the machine head, and the brewing mechanism is provided with a brewing chamber; the frame is disposed within the body; the boiler, liquid pump, and power supply board are disposed on the frame; the boiler is connected to the brewing chamber, and the interior of the boiler is in communication with the external atmosphere; the liquid pump is connected between the boiler and the brewing chamber.

COFFEE MACHINE WITH LEAK PREVENTING DEVICE AND WORKING METHOD THEREFOR
20180146820 · 2018-05-31 ·

A coffee machine with a leak preventing device includes a main body, a chamber for containing liquid and coffee particles, a grinding assembly for grinding coffee particles, and a driving mechanism for driving the grinding assembly. The chamber is provided in the main body and the grinding assembly is provided in the chamber. The driving mechanism is provided with a driving shaft. A driving shaft hole is provided in a bottom of the chamber. The driving shaft is detachably connected to the grinding assembly through the driving shaft hole. The leak preventing device is provided at a position corresponding to the driving shaft hole and the leak preventing device is arranged to close the driving shaft hole when the driving shaft is detached from the driving shaft hole. In addition, a working method for the coffee machine with the leak preventing device is also provided.