Abrégé

An apparatus for preparing a coffee product comprises an apparatus housing (10) with an internal apparatus space, in which at least a control device, a grinding device for coffee beans and a preparation device for the coffee product are accommodated. The apparatus housing is provided with at least a bean reservoir (11) with a chamber (110) for containing a supply of coffee beans for the coffee product for preparing. The bean reservoir is provided with a dispenser (115) in open communication with an inlet of the grinding device and comprises an adjusting device (120) with a handle (122) whereby the adjusting device can be manipulated between a release position, in which a closing member (125) closes the dispenser (115) and the reservoir is removable by the handle (122), and an operative position in which the closing member (125) leaves the dispenser (115) clear. The adjusting device (120) further comprises a finger barrier (127, 129) which screens the dispenser (115) from direct contact with the grinding device, at least following manipulation of the adjusting device (120) from the release position to the operative position.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/42 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens incorporés pour moudre ou torréfier le café
• A47J 42/50 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, p. ex. entonnoirsRécipients d'alimentation
• A47J 42/56 - Dispositifs de sécurité

Abrégé

An apparatus for preparing a beverage, particularly a coffee product, comprises an apparatus housing (10) with an internal apparatus space in 'which at least a control device and a preparation device are accommodated. The apparatus housing is provided on a frontal side with an apparatus door (20) which can be manipulated between a closed state, in which the apparatus space is at least substantially closed, and an open state in which at least a part of the apparatus space is made accessible. For this purpose the apparatus door is carried by a guide (31, 32, 33) which guides the apparatus door along a path between the closed state and the opened state in 'which the apparatus door takes up a different level relative to a bottom of the apparatus housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons

Abrégé

Device and method for preparing and dispensing a coffee product. A device for preparing and dispensing a coffee product comprises a housing (10) in which is accommodated a preparation unit (15) which prepares an obtainable coffee product. The housing is provided externally with a dispenser (35) where the coffee product is receivable and which is for this purpose coupled via a product conduit (20) to the preparation unit (15). The dispenser (35) is height-adjustable relative to the housing (15). The product conduit (20) comprises a distal segment (25) which is connected to the dispenser (35). The distal segment (25) has a helical shape with an adjustable pitch and is able and configured to follow a height adjustment of the dispenser (35).

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Produits et services

Automatic machines for the dispensing of prepared hot and cold beverages; coffee and tea vending machines. Electric apparatus for the preparation and dispensing of hot and cold beverages, including coffee percolators and tea making machines and equipment.

Produits et services

Automatic machines for the dispensing of prepared hot and cold beverages; coffee and tea vending machines. Electric apparatus for the preparation and dispensing of hot and cold beverages, including coffee percolators and tea making machines and equipment.

Abrégé

A device for preparing a beverage comprises a device housing (2) which is closable with a device door (4) which can be manipulated between a closed position and an open position. The device housing accommodates a supply container (10..12) for an ingredient of the beverage to be prepared which is provided with dosing means for drawing off a controlled quantity therefrom. The supply container protrudes outside the device housing and is closable with a cover (15). The cover and the device door are provided with mutual locking means (13) which lock the cover on the supply container in the closed position of the device door, wherein in the open position of the device door the cover (15) is releasable from the supply container (10..12) in order to leave the filling side (16) thereof at least partially clear.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
• A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
• A47J 42/50 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, p. ex. entonnoirsRécipients d'alimentation
• A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides

Produits et services

Automatic vending machines dispensing prepared hot and cold drinks; automatic coffee and tea vending machines. Electric apparatus for preparing and dispensing hot and cold drinks, including coffee and tea machines and apparatus; household and kitchen machines and apparatus (not included in other classes).

Produits et services

Automatic drinks vending machines. Electric coffee machines.