Compact beverage discharge disposition and beverage preparation machine with said beverage discharge disposition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage preparation machines face challenges in achieving a simpler, more compact, and easier-to-clean design for milk frothing and discharge, particularly in regulating milk flow and ensuring ergonomic operation for both coffee and milk-based beverages.
Innovation Solution
A beverage discharge disposition featuring a removable milk circulation system with a cross-like flow distribution configuration, including air and vapor supplies, and a compact design that allows for manual mounting and dismounting for cleaning, along with a rotation button for flow regulation, providing a compact and ergonomic interface for user control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the milk circulation disposition is integrated into the discharge casing, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of cleaning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The milk circulation disposition is designed as a separable module that can be detached from the discharge casing. This segmentation allows the milk circulation components to be easily removed for cleaning while maintaining an integrated appearance during operation, thus resolving the contradiction between construction simplicity and cleaning accessibility.
2Device complexity
If the milk frothing means volume is reduced, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The milk frothing means is nested within the discharge casing volume, utilizing the internal space efficiently. This nesting arrangement reduces the overall device footprint while maintaining adequate frothing chamber volume for efficient milk processing, thus resolving the contradiction between compactness and frothing efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If the flow regulation means are made more ergonomic, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The flow regulation system replaces complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms with a simplified control interface that allows ergonomic operation. This substitution maintains ease of use while reducing the mechanical complexity of the regulation system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the simplicity, compactness, and ease of cleaning of milk frothing and discharge systems, offering improved ergonomic flow regulation and maintenance accessibility while maintaining efficient operation for both coffee and milk-based beverages.
Implementation Method 1
a vapour supply, generated by means arranged upstream inside of the machine
Implementation Method 2
a flow is sucked from said exterior recipient by means of a pressurized flow flowing through said first discharge
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a beverage discharge disposition comprising a discharge casing (1) configured so that can be provided in the front region of a beverage preparation machine (20), including the option of supplying milk and frothed milk, whereby said discharge casing (1) presents a milk circulation disposition (2) that is characterized in that presents a simple and compact construction adapted so that can be attached in removable manner to an attached part of said discharge casing (1) and to provide an ergonomic use of said beverage preparation machine (20). The present invention further discloses a beverage preparation machine (20) presenting an optimized beverage discharge disposition according to the present invention.