Abstract

An apparatus for dosing coffee beans for the purpose of selecting a metered quantity to be ground comprises a portioning device with a metering chamber having a receiving volume for receiving the coffee beans. The receiving volume is variable. Preferably, the setting of the metered quantity is performed mechanically, wherein the effect of the settings on the portioning device takes place mechanically. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a setting ring for manually adjustment of the metered quantity.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/18 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
• A47J 42/08 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/16 - Coffee millsSpice mills having grinding discs mechanically driven
• A47J 42/46 - Driving mechanismsCoupling to drives
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
• A47J 42/56 - Safety devices

Abstract

A unit includes a container module with a coffee bean container and a portioning device for metering coffee beans. The module as a whole is configured for connection to a coffee apparatus, the connection enabling a metered delivery of coffee beans from the module into a grinder. The coffee bean container is tightly closed prior to the first use and, after an opening operation, has an opening through which coffee beans enter into the portioning device. The coffee bean container is coupled with the portioning device in a releasable and reconnectable manner by use of a coupling element. The opening can be closed again when the coffee bean container is separated from the portioning device. The unit makes it possible to handle and enjoy coffee in a cost-effective and environmentally aware manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• 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 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a unit for a coffee device, comprising a container module (M) which has a coffee-bean container (1), a portioning means (2) and a mechanical grinding-degree adjuster (3). An adjustment position of the grinding-degree adjuster (3) brings about a first rotational movement of an adjustment means (43) of the unit about a vertical first rotational axis (A1) for the purpose of adjusting the grinding degree of a grinding mechanism (6) of the coffee device. The unit also comprises a mechanical transfer means (8) for transferring the first rotational movement of the adjustment means (43) into a second rotational movement of a grinding-gap changing means (60) of the grinding mechanism (6) about a second rotational axis (A2) which deviates from the horizontal. This unit allows the use of a replaceable container module which comprises a grinding-degree adjuster, in particular having cone mills.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/08 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/18 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

A unit of a coffee apparatus, in particular a coffee machine for brewing a coffee drink, includes a coffee bean container for storing the coffee beans, a portioner for portioning the coffee beans for an individual portion, and a grinder for grinding the portioned coffee beans. The coffee bean container and the portioner are formed in a common container module. The unit has a module receptacle, by which the container module can be connected during use and removed after use, and the container module has settings for a portion amount and a degree of grinding, which can be selected by the user. The portion amount setting influences the portioner and the degree of grinding setting influences the grinder. A simple, cost-effective and easy-to-use information exchange module between coffee container and coffee apparatus is thereby created.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/18 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/16 - Coffee millsSpice mills having grinding discs mechanically driven
• A47J 42/46 - Driving mechanismsCoupling to drives
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
• A47J 42/56 - Safety devices
• A47J 42/08 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee

Abstract

A coffee mill for grinding coffee beans for the preparation of beverages has a grinder (18) for grinding coffee beans and a substantially closed housing (1). The housing (1) has at least one receptacle for fastening at least one coffee bean container (2). The grinder (18) is arranged in the housing (1), the grinder (18) having an inlet (111) for the coffee beans from the coffee bean container (2) and an outlet (12) for ground coffee beans. The outlet (12) leads through a bottommost bottom side (15) of the housing (1) to the outside. The coffee mill according to the invention is small, compact, economical and versatile, can be combined with different brewing devices and ensures optimal coffee consumption.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 42/40 - Parts or details relating to discharge, receiving container or the likeBag clamps, e.g. with means for actuating electric switches
• A47J 42/42 - Drawers for receiving ground material
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a unit which has a container module (M), the container module (M) comprising at least a coffee bean container (10) and a portioning means (2) for metering coffee beans. The container module (M) is designed as a whole to be connected to a coffee device, this connection enabling metered dispensing of coffee beans from the container module (M) into a grinder (4) of the coffee device, and the coffee bean container (10) being closed before the first use and, after being opened, having an opening through which coffee beans enter the portioning means (2). The coffee bean container (10) is coupled to the portioning means (2) so as to be detachable and reconnectable, a coupling element (11) being arranged around the opening, which coupling element is used for connection to the portioning means (2), and the opening being reclosable when the coffee bean container (10) is separated from the portioning means (2). The unit according to the invention allows economical and environmentally conscious handling and consumption of coffee.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• A47J 31/50 - Urns with devices for keeping beverages hot or cool
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a unit which has a container module (M), the container module (M) comprising at least a coffee bean container (10) and a portioning means (2) for metering coffee beans. The container module (M) is designed as a whole to be connected to a coffee device, this connection enabling metered dispensing of coffee beans from the container module (M) into a grinder (4) of the coffee device, and the coffee bean container (10) being closed before the first use and, after being opened, having an opening through which coffee beans enter the portioning means (2). The coffee bean container (10) is coupled to the portioning means (2) so as to be detachable and reconnectable, a coupling element (11) being arranged around the opening, which coupling element is used for connection to the portioning means (2), and the opening being reclosable when the coffee bean container (10) is separated from the portioning means (2). The unit according to the invention allows economical and environmentally conscious handling and consumption of coffee.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• 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 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
• A47J 31/50 - Urns with devices for keeping beverages hot or cool

Abstract

The invention relates to a unit of a coffee apparatus, in particular a coffee machine for brewing a coffee drink, having a coffee bean container (1) for storing the coffee beans, a portioner (2) for portioning the coffee beans for an individual portion, and a grinder (4) for grinding the portioned coffee beans. The coffee bean container (1) and the portioner (2) are formed in a common container module. The unit has a module receptacle (3), by means of which the container module can be connected during use and removed after use, and the container module has settings for a portion amount and a degree of grinding, which can be selected by the user, wherein the portion amount setting influences the portioner (2) and the degree of grinding setting influences the grinder (4). A simple, cost-effective and easy-to-use information exchange module between coffee container and coffee apparatus is thereby created.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• A47J 42/08 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/18 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a unit of a coffee apparatus, in particular a coffee machine for brewing a coffee drink, having a coffee bean container (1) for storing the coffee beans, a portioner (2) for portioning the coffee beans for an individual portion, and a grinder (4) for grinding the portioned coffee beans. The coffee bean container (1) and the portioner (2) are formed in a common container module. The unit has a module receptacle (3), by means of which the container module can be connected during use and removed after use, and the container module has settings for a portion amount and a degree of grinding, which can be selected by the user, wherein the portion amount setting influences the portioner (2) and the degree of grinding setting influences the grinder (4). A simple, cost-effective and easy-to-use information exchange module between coffee container and coffee apparatus is thereby created.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 31/42 - Beverage-making apparatus with incorporated grinding or roasting means for coffee
• A47J 42/50 - Supplying devices, e.g. funnelsSupply containers
• A47J 42/08 - Adjusting mechanisms
• A47J 42/18 - Adjusting mechanisms