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Beverage maker

A technology for making machines and beverages, which is applied to beverage preparation devices, kitchen utensils, household utensils, etc., and can solve problems such as time-consuming, space occupation, and tank weight

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-13
C&D ZODIAC INC
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This can be a time consuming procedure
Furthermore, the tank can be relatively heavy and take up much of the necessary space

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[0042] Referring now to the attached drawings, in particular figure 1 and 2 , which shows a beverage maker 10 having an in-line heating assembly 12 for heating water to make hot beverages such as coffee and tea. In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage maker is connected through a water inlet plug 13 to an external water source 150 (Fig. 18), such as the water system used in a commercial airline galley. The heating system is configured to heat water received for use. The heating assembly defines a flow path 14 for received water that passes through a plurality of heaters 16 . In this way, the beverage maker can heat water without the need for a pitcher or conduits, which adds to the savings in weight and size.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 3 , the heating assembly 12 includes a body 18 that defines a flow path 14 for heating water. In an exemplary embodiment, the body is formed from a lightweight material with high insulating properties. Various materials may be used, such a...

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The present invention provides a beverage maker having an in-line heating assembly for heating water to make hot beverages such as coffee and tea. The heating assembly defines a flow path that runs past a plurality of heaters for heating water to a desired temperature In this manner, the beverage maker heats water as it travels, alleviating the need for a water tank or vessel, resulting in increased savings in weight and size, as well as reducing brew time. Additionally, an optical sensor assembly is provided to detect when a serving container of the beverage maker has a prescribed capacity of liquid within it. The sensor assembly includes at least one light source aligned to shine into the container and at least one detector aligned to detect light reflected off the liquid surface within the container. A drainage assembly is also provided that can drain liquid through either a connector port into an airplane's wastewater system or through a drainage port into a drainage sump.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to beverage makers and, more particularly, to beverage makers configured for use on transport vehicles including commercial aircraft. Background technique [0002] Traditionally, coffee grounds are retained in the filter when brewing coffee. Hot water drips onto the coffee grounds, causing the water to absorb the aroma of the coffee, and subsequently causing the coffee to seep through the filter into the serving container. It is critical that the water is properly heated. [0003] Traditionally, commercial transportation operators have provided hot beverages, such as coffee and tea, to their passengers. To this end, the galleys of commercial vehicles, such as commercial airliners, typically include beverage makers. Like many components in commercial aircraft, such beverage makers must be compact and also be able to provide robust operations. [0004] In traditional designs of beverage makers, water is stored ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A47J31/00A47J31/34A47J31/44
Inventor 保罗·加西莫多维克多·艾萨阿米里克·S·希德和
Owner C&D ZODIAC INC
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