Abstract

The invention relates to a thermoregulated device for modifying the consistency of a starting composition that comprises a preparation at least partially mixed with a liquid. For this purpose, the device is configured to accommodate a reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503; 603; 703) containing the starting composition and possessing two opposing faces, at least one of which comprises a flexible section, the device comprising a thermoregulated element (2; 202; 302; 402) having a predefined contact surface arranged to come into contact with one of the opposing faces of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503), as well as stirring means for mixing the composition in the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403). The stirring means comprise a mixer (10; 210; 310; 410) as well as driving means (30; 230; 330) arranged for running the mixer (10; 210; 310; 410) bearing on said flexible section of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503), when the reservoir is disposed on the thermoregulated, element (2; 202; 302; 402) of the device, in such a way as to create a local compression zone (8; 208; 308) in the interior of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503). The driving means (30; 230; 330) are also arranged to then displace the mixer (10; 210; 310; 410) with respect to the flexible section of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503) in order to displace said local compression zone (8; 208; 308) to the interior of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503) in such a way as to mix the composition of the reservoir (3; 203; 303; 403; 503) during the mixing operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23G 9/12 - Batch production using means for stirring the contents in a non-moving container
• A23G 9/22 - Details, component parts or accessories of apparatus insofar as not peculiar to a single one of the preceding groups
• A47J 41/00 - Thermally-insulated vessels, e.g. flasks, jugs, jars
• B01F 7/00 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
• B01F 7/12 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with cylinders
• B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation