Drink maker
The drink maker addresses dispenser clogging, temperature control precision, and transit damage issues with advanced controller features, self-assessment, and multi-stage dispensing, ensuring efficient and reliable operation for various drink viscosities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing frozen drink makers face issues with clogging in the dispenser assembly, limited temperature control precision, potential damage during transit, and inefficient dispensing of both low- and high-viscosity drink products, along with challenges in self-assessment of cooling system malfunctions.
The drink maker incorporates a controller for temperature offset control, a clog-resistant dispenser design, a self-assessment feature to detect cooling system malfunctions, and a dispenser assembly with multi-stage dispensing capabilities, along with an evaporator design for efficient cooling and material movement control within the mixing vessel.
The solution provides precise temperature control, prevents dispenser clogging, ensures reliable operation by self-assessing cooling system integrity, and efficiently handles both low- and high-viscosity drink products, enhancing user experience and device reliability.
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