Apparatus and method for stirring and mixing of beverages
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN Β· China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NESTEC SA
- Publication Date
- 2007-03-14
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable Β· inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The present invention relates to a beverage stirring device for stirring or mixing liquid and liquid and / or powdered ingredients in a drinking vessel. The invention also relates to a method for stirring and ultimately frothing a liquid in a drinking vessel. Stirring devices of this type are used in vending machines for beverages consisting of a liquid, usually hot, and a concentrate in liquid or powder form. Background technique
[0002] Achieving satisfactory mixing of liquids and other ingredients is often difficult with previously known stirring devices. A particular problem arises when it is desired to froth a liquid, for example when making a cappuccino. This is now usually accomplished by frothing the milk in a separate container. For hygienic reasons, the container is cleaned several times during the day. EP 1 197 145 describes a device for frothing milk to make cappuccinos, comprising a tubular device with a through-rod with stirring blades...