WATER CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE MACHINE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing water reservoir designs in drinks machines, particularly those with filter cartridges, experience non-discrete water flow transitions when empty, leading to prolonged pumping and potential component damage due to intermittent flow and capillary bridges.
A water reservoir design with an inner wall and outer wall structure that ensures an uninterrupted water flow surface, featuring a low and wide flow path with a sharp edge to prevent capillary bridges, allowing for a rapid transition from flowing to no-flow when empty, and incorporating a flow sensor for responsive detection.
The design prevents component damage by ensuring a rapid and discrete water flow cessation, minimizing residual water volume, and enhances the responsiveness of flow sensors to detect empty conditions.