CA2999742A1 - Receiving device for receiving a food or drink component in a food or drink preparation machine - Google Patents
Receiving device for receiving a food or drink component in a food or drink preparation machineInfo
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Abstract
A receiving device (1) is proposed, which is constructed for reception of a food and drink component and is provided for or received in a food and drink preparation machine, particularly for preparation of a beverage and/or a meal in a galley of an aircraft. The receiving device (1) comprises a housing (2); a support device (3, 3A, 3B), which is constructed for receiving the food or drink component and which is movably mounted in the housing (2) and movable out of that; a locking and guiding mechanism (12-33), which is constructed in a fixing state to fix the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the moved-in end position relative to the housing (2), in a securing state to block uncontrolled movement out of the housing (2) of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) arranged in a securing position, and in an unlocking state to allow movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) out of the housing section (2); and a front panel (4), which is movably mounted on the front side of the receiving device (1), for actuating the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33). The locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed to transfer the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the fixing state to the securing state by a first external force (F1) applied to the front panel (4) and from the securing state to the unlocking state by a second external force (F2) subsequently applied to the front panel (4). The front panel (4) in the fixing state protrudes to a lesser extent from the support device (3, 3A, 3B) than in the securing state and the unlocking state. In addition, a food and beverage preparation machine (100) with the receiving device (1) is presented.
Description
Receiving device for receiving a food or drink component for a food or drink preparation machine, particularly for beverage/meal preparation in an aircraft galley, and a food or beverage preparation machine The present invention relates to a receiving device which is constructed for receiving at least one food or drink component and is provided for or received in a food or drink preparation machine, particularly for preparation of a beverage and/or a meal in a galley of an aircraft. In addition, the invention relates to a food or drink preparation machine, which is provided particularly for an aircraft galley, with a receiving device.
State of the art Current food and drink preparation machines for preparation, in portions, of a beverage and/or a meal such as, for example, a soup are designed in such a way that they comprise a receiving device for receiving a receptacle or a container with at least one food or drink component received therein. The receiving device is frequently designed as a support device which is withdrawable from the food or drink preparation machine and which, after unlocking of the support device by manual actuation of a rotary slide or a lever of the food or drink preparation machine, can be pulled or moved at least partly out of a housing of the food or drink preparation machine. After the receptacle or the container with the food or drink component received therein has been placed in the pulled-out or moved-out support device the support device is pushed or moved into the food or drink preparation machine and subsequently locked in the pushed-in position by manual actuation of the rotary slide or lever of the food or drink preparation machine.
If this rotary slide or lever is not completely transferred to its locked position then the support device can loosen, particularly due to shaking or shock, and move out of the food or drink preparation machine without user actuation. If the food or drink preparation machine is configured for preparation of the beverage and/or the meal by means of supplying hot water under pressure it is particularly dangerous if the support device is not fully transferred to the locked position. Known mechanical locks which guarantee secure locking require operation by two hands and/or significantly detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
State of the art Current food and drink preparation machines for preparation, in portions, of a beverage and/or a meal such as, for example, a soup are designed in such a way that they comprise a receiving device for receiving a receptacle or a container with at least one food or drink component received therein. The receiving device is frequently designed as a support device which is withdrawable from the food or drink preparation machine and which, after unlocking of the support device by manual actuation of a rotary slide or a lever of the food or drink preparation machine, can be pulled or moved at least partly out of a housing of the food or drink preparation machine. After the receptacle or the container with the food or drink component received therein has been placed in the pulled-out or moved-out support device the support device is pushed or moved into the food or drink preparation machine and subsequently locked in the pushed-in position by manual actuation of the rotary slide or lever of the food or drink preparation machine.
If this rotary slide or lever is not completely transferred to its locked position then the support device can loosen, particularly due to shaking or shock, and move out of the food or drink preparation machine without user actuation. If the food or drink preparation machine is configured for preparation of the beverage and/or the meal by means of supplying hot water under pressure it is particularly dangerous if the support device is not fully transferred to the locked position. Known mechanical locks which guarantee secure locking require operation by two hands and/or significantly detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
2 Known electrically actuated locks or sensors for detecting the locking state are susceptible to fault and are maintenance-intensive. These problems are of particular concern when the food or drink preparation machine has to be used in an aircraft, in which on the one hand very high safety requirements apply, but on the other hand only a small amount of space is available and cabin crew very often have to operate the food or drink preparation machine under a high level of time pressure.
Disclosure of the invention The present invention therefore has the object of providing for a food or drink preparation machine a receiving device for receiving at least one food or drink component, which can guarantee simple recognition of insecure locking and thus guarantee secure locking during the food or drink preparation and at the same time can prevent uncontrolled movement out of the support device in the case of insecure locking. In addition, the intention is that a secure receiving device of that kind does not detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
The object of the present invention is fulfilled by a receiving device as presented below.
The receiving device is constructed for receiving at least one food or drink component and is provided for a food or drink preparation machine or received therein. The food or drink preparation machine is provided for preparation of a beverage and/or a meal, particularly in a galley of an aircraft. The receiving device includes a housing, a support device constructed for reception of a food or drink component, a locking and guiding mechanism and a front panel for actuation of the locking and guiding mechanism. The support device is movably mounted in the housing, is movable in guided manner out of the housing with respect to a front side of the receiving device from a moved-in end position to a moved-out end position, and is transferrable by the locking and guiding mechanism to a fixing state, a securing state or an unlocking state. The locking and guiding mechanism is constructed in the fixing state to fix the support device in the moved-in end position relative to the housing, in the securing state to block uncontrolled movement out of the housing of the support device arranged in a securing position, and in the unlocking state to allow movement of the support device out of the housing section. The locking and guiding mechanism is constructed to move the support device in guided manner relative to the housing in reaction to application of force to the support device. The front panel is arranged to be movably mounted at the front side of the receiving device, in particular at
Disclosure of the invention The present invention therefore has the object of providing for a food or drink preparation machine a receiving device for receiving at least one food or drink component, which can guarantee simple recognition of insecure locking and thus guarantee secure locking during the food or drink preparation and at the same time can prevent uncontrolled movement out of the support device in the case of insecure locking. In addition, the intention is that a secure receiving device of that kind does not detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
The object of the present invention is fulfilled by a receiving device as presented below.
The receiving device is constructed for receiving at least one food or drink component and is provided for a food or drink preparation machine or received therein. The food or drink preparation machine is provided for preparation of a beverage and/or a meal, particularly in a galley of an aircraft. The receiving device includes a housing, a support device constructed for reception of a food or drink component, a locking and guiding mechanism and a front panel for actuation of the locking and guiding mechanism. The support device is movably mounted in the housing, is movable in guided manner out of the housing with respect to a front side of the receiving device from a moved-in end position to a moved-out end position, and is transferrable by the locking and guiding mechanism to a fixing state, a securing state or an unlocking state. The locking and guiding mechanism is constructed in the fixing state to fix the support device in the moved-in end position relative to the housing, in the securing state to block uncontrolled movement out of the housing of the support device arranged in a securing position, and in the unlocking state to allow movement of the support device out of the housing section. The locking and guiding mechanism is constructed to move the support device in guided manner relative to the housing in reaction to application of force to the support device. The front panel is arranged to be movably mounted at the front side of the receiving device, in particular at
3 the support device. In addition, the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed to transfer the support device from the fixing state to the securing state by a first external force applied in a first predetermined direction to the front panel and from the securing state to the unlocking state by a second external force subsequently applied to the front panel in a second predetermined direction different from the first predetermined direction.
Moreover, the receiving device is so constructed that the front panel in the fixing state protrudes less from the support device than in the securing state and the unlocking state.
By applied external force a force is understood which is applied at least indirectly to the support device, especially directly to the front panel arranged at the front side of the receiving device, by a user present at the front side of the receiving device, thus externally with respect to the receiving device. The applied external force is converted by the locking and guiding mechanism into a guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device together with the front panel and/or a movement of the front panel relative to the support device. The applied external force is an externally applied force.
A precondition for this guided movement and the transfer of the support device to another state is that the respective external force is applied to the front panel in a respective predetermined direction. The predetermined direction of the first external force and the predetermined direction of the second external force are different from one another, at least by an angle of 70 degrees, and are preferably opposite to one another.
For preference, the predetermined direction of the first external force corresponds with the direction of movement out of the support device and/or is directed upwardly, thus opposite to the direction of gravitational force. The predetermined direction of the first external force can change in accordance with a predetermined directional path. If, for example, the front panel is rotatably mounted on the support device, the predetermined directional path corresponds with a rotational movement of the front panel from the position of bearing against the support device to the position protruding from the support device.
The predetermined direction of the second external force is preferably oriented transversely to the direction of movement out of the support device, with a maximum difference of 30 degrees. The predetermined direction of the second external force is preferably oriented downwardly, thus in the direction of gravitational force, when the predetermined direction of the first external force corresponds with the direction of movement out and/or upward direction. By virtue of the different predetermined directions the second external force can
Moreover, the receiving device is so constructed that the front panel in the fixing state protrudes less from the support device than in the securing state and the unlocking state.
By applied external force a force is understood which is applied at least indirectly to the support device, especially directly to the front panel arranged at the front side of the receiving device, by a user present at the front side of the receiving device, thus externally with respect to the receiving device. The applied external force is converted by the locking and guiding mechanism into a guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device together with the front panel and/or a movement of the front panel relative to the support device. The applied external force is an externally applied force.
A precondition for this guided movement and the transfer of the support device to another state is that the respective external force is applied to the front panel in a respective predetermined direction. The predetermined direction of the first external force and the predetermined direction of the second external force are different from one another, at least by an angle of 70 degrees, and are preferably opposite to one another.
For preference, the predetermined direction of the first external force corresponds with the direction of movement out of the support device and/or is directed upwardly, thus opposite to the direction of gravitational force. The predetermined direction of the first external force can change in accordance with a predetermined directional path. If, for example, the front panel is rotatably mounted on the support device, the predetermined directional path corresponds with a rotational movement of the front panel from the position of bearing against the support device to the position protruding from the support device.
The predetermined direction of the second external force is preferably oriented transversely to the direction of movement out of the support device, with a maximum difference of 30 degrees. The predetermined direction of the second external force is preferably oriented downwardly, thus in the direction of gravitational force, when the predetermined direction of the first external force corresponds with the direction of movement out and/or upward direction. By virtue of the different predetermined directions the second external force can
4 be applied directly, thus without a predetermined minimum delay in time, consecutively to the first external force.
By uncontrolled movement out there is understood a movement out of the support device -without application of force to the receiving device by a user - due to gravitational force or due to shock and shaking such as occurs, for example, during operation of an aircraft. An controlled movement out requires a user of the receiving device to apply the second external force to the support device, particularly to the front panel, from the front side of the receiving device so as to transfer the support device from the securing state to the unlocking state and subsequently the user pulls the support device in the unlocking state out of the housing. The second external force is preferably at least ten times greater than the weight force of those components of the receiving device which are movable out of the housing thereof in the unlocking state.
In the case of the presented receiving device an insecure locking of the receiving device, which has been produced by, for example, unintended contact of a person with the front panel, can thus be very simply recognised visually and by touch in that in the case of an insecure locking the front panel protrudes from the support device and only in the case of a secure locking, thus in the case of fixing of the support device in the moved-in position, does the front panel bear as closely as possible or most tightly against the support device.
In addition, the locking and guiding mechanism precludes uncontrolled movement out of the support device.
Insecure locking or unintended unlocking is also prevented by the fact that the support device of the presented receiving device is transferrable to the unlocking state only by application of the second external force which follows the first external force in terms of time and has a direction different from the first external force, to the front panel.
Since the front panel in the fixing state neither juts out from the support device nor is deflected or pivoted out from this, but bears tightly against the support device, the visual appearance of a food or drink preparation machine provided with the presented receiving device is not impaired.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of
By uncontrolled movement out there is understood a movement out of the support device -without application of force to the receiving device by a user - due to gravitational force or due to shock and shaking such as occurs, for example, during operation of an aircraft. An controlled movement out requires a user of the receiving device to apply the second external force to the support device, particularly to the front panel, from the front side of the receiving device so as to transfer the support device from the securing state to the unlocking state and subsequently the user pulls the support device in the unlocking state out of the housing. The second external force is preferably at least ten times greater than the weight force of those components of the receiving device which are movable out of the housing thereof in the unlocking state.
In the case of the presented receiving device an insecure locking of the receiving device, which has been produced by, for example, unintended contact of a person with the front panel, can thus be very simply recognised visually and by touch in that in the case of an insecure locking the front panel protrudes from the support device and only in the case of a secure locking, thus in the case of fixing of the support device in the moved-in position, does the front panel bear as closely as possible or most tightly against the support device.
In addition, the locking and guiding mechanism precludes uncontrolled movement out of the support device.
Insecure locking or unintended unlocking is also prevented by the fact that the support device of the presented receiving device is transferrable to the unlocking state only by application of the second external force which follows the first external force in terms of time and has a direction different from the first external force, to the front panel.
Since the front panel in the fixing state neither juts out from the support device nor is deflected or pivoted out from this, but bears tightly against the support device, the visual appearance of a food or drink preparation machine provided with the presented receiving device is not impaired.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of
5 the support device from the fixing state to the securing state in reaction to the first external force applied to the front panel, wherein the rotational movement is formed by a rotation of the support device through a first predetermined angle of preferably 1 to 20 degrees, particularly preferably 2 to 10 degrees, very particularly preferably from 3 to 7 degrees.
The first external force is applied by a user who, for example, engages with one hand behind a lower section of the front panel and pulls the front panel in order to thereby produce an upwardly directed rotational movement of the front panel.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device from the securing state to the unlocking state in reaction to the second external force applied to the front panel, wherein the rotational movement is formed by a rotation of the support device through a second predetermined angle of preferably at least 3 degrees, particularly preferably at least 5 degrees. This rotation through the second predetermined angle is in the same direction as the rotation through the first predetermined angle. Through the first and second external forces applied in succession to the front panel the support device is thus rotated relative to the housing -in the transition from the fixing state to the unlocking state - in total by the sum of the first and second predetermined angles with respect to the position in the fixing state.
The second external force is applied by a user who, for example, presses by one hand against the front panel and/or support device in downward direction, thus in the direction of gravitational force.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed to restore the support device automatically, for example by means of a spring force device of the locking and guiding mechanism, to the securing state if directly after reaching the unlocking state there is no application of a third external force to the front panel for drawing out the support device. The third external force has to be applied by the user in a predetermined direction oriented in the direction of movement out of the support device. The predetermined directions of the second and third external forces differ from one another, preferably by at least 60 degrees.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device from the securing state to the fixing state in reaction to a fourth external
The first external force is applied by a user who, for example, engages with one hand behind a lower section of the front panel and pulls the front panel in order to thereby produce an upwardly directed rotational movement of the front panel.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device from the securing state to the unlocking state in reaction to the second external force applied to the front panel, wherein the rotational movement is formed by a rotation of the support device through a second predetermined angle of preferably at least 3 degrees, particularly preferably at least 5 degrees. This rotation through the second predetermined angle is in the same direction as the rotation through the first predetermined angle. Through the first and second external forces applied in succession to the front panel the support device is thus rotated relative to the housing -in the transition from the fixing state to the unlocking state - in total by the sum of the first and second predetermined angles with respect to the position in the fixing state.
The second external force is applied by a user who, for example, presses by one hand against the front panel and/or support device in downward direction, thus in the direction of gravitational force.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed to restore the support device automatically, for example by means of a spring force device of the locking and guiding mechanism, to the securing state if directly after reaching the unlocking state there is no application of a third external force to the front panel for drawing out the support device. The third external force has to be applied by the user in a predetermined direction oriented in the direction of movement out of the support device. The predetermined directions of the second and third external forces differ from one another, preferably by at least 60 degrees.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device from the securing state to the fixing state in reaction to a fourth external
6 force, which is applied to the front panel, particularly in the direction of movement of the support device into the housing, together with a movement of the front panel relative to the support device. The fourth external force is applied by a user who presses from the front side of the receiving device against the front panel in order to produce a rotational movement of the front panel, which is opposite to the rotational movement of the front panel produced by the first external force.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a first guide device for guidance of the support device relative to the housing along a predetermined first guide path with a first guide path section associated with the fixing state and the securing state and a second guide path section associated with the unlocking state. For preference the first and second guide path sections span an obtuse angle at their transition. For preference, at least the second guide path section extends rectilinearly.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for blocking a movement of the front panel relative to the support device in the unlocking state. As a result, the application of force, which is required for movement of the support device into the unlocking state, of a user is reduced, because an external force applied by a user to the front panel is converted as fully as possible into a movement in or movement out of the support device.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for transforming a movement, in particular a rotational movement, of the front panel relative to the support device into a guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device. Thus, it is possible by means of a rotational movement of the front panel to raise the support device from the securing position to the moved-in end position and by means of an opposite rotational movement of the front panel to lower the support device from the moved-in end position to the securing position.
In an enhancement of the above development it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a force deflecting device which is rotatably secured to the support device and which is formed as, in particular, a rocker arm and is rotated by the movement, in particular rotational movement, of the front panel. The force deflecting device designed
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a first guide device for guidance of the support device relative to the housing along a predetermined first guide path with a first guide path section associated with the fixing state and the securing state and a second guide path section associated with the unlocking state. For preference the first and second guide path sections span an obtuse angle at their transition. For preference, at least the second guide path section extends rectilinearly.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for blocking a movement of the front panel relative to the support device in the unlocking state. As a result, the application of force, which is required for movement of the support device into the unlocking state, of a user is reduced, because an external force applied by a user to the front panel is converted as fully as possible into a movement in or movement out of the support device.
In a development of the presented receiving device it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism is constructed for transforming a movement, in particular a rotational movement, of the front panel relative to the support device into a guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device. Thus, it is possible by means of a rotational movement of the front panel to raise the support device from the securing position to the moved-in end position and by means of an opposite rotational movement of the front panel to lower the support device from the moved-in end position to the securing position.
In an enhancement of the above development it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a force deflecting device which is rotatably secured to the support device and which is formed as, in particular, a rocker arm and is rotated by the movement, in particular rotational movement, of the front panel. The force deflecting device designed
7 as a rocker enables a force-saving coupling of a rotational movement of the front panel with a movement of the support device, which is particularly advantageous for single-handed operation of the presented receiving device.
In an enhancement of the above enhancement it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a second guide device for guidance of a section of the force deflecting device along a predetermined second guide path, which is associated with the unlocking state, and for fixing the protruding position of the front panel by the force deflecting device.
A development of the presented receiving device is, moreover, provided with a spring force device for providing a force for retaining the support device in the securing position.
As a result, an uncontrolled movement out of the support device in the securing state is avoided or at least limited. Alternatively or optionally the spring force device is constructed for providing a force for reinforced fixing of the support device in the moved-in end position. The support device can thereby also be securely held in the fixing state even in the case of large external forces.
A development of the presented receiving device is designed for external loads of the support device in the moved-out end position of at least 1,000 Newtons. Safer operation of the receiving device in aircraft is thereby made possible. The receiving device is not damaged if due to the turbulence a member of the cabin crew supports himself or herself on the fully moved-out support device or impinges on this by a part or his or her body.
A development of the presented receiving device is constructed to be free of electrics and electronics. As a result, a high level of security against failure and a lengthy maintenance-free service life of the receiving device is made possible.
In a development of the presented receiving device is provided that the receiving device comprises a fluid feed device for providing a fluid, particularly water or steam, or can be coupled with this. In addition, it is provided the receiving device is arranged and constructed for reception of the fluid provided by the fluid feed device and for feeding the fluid to the support device, particularly to a food or drink component received therein, only in the fixing state.
In an enhancement of the above enhancement it is provided that the locking and guiding mechanism comprises a second guide device for guidance of a section of the force deflecting device along a predetermined second guide path, which is associated with the unlocking state, and for fixing the protruding position of the front panel by the force deflecting device.
A development of the presented receiving device is, moreover, provided with a spring force device for providing a force for retaining the support device in the securing position.
As a result, an uncontrolled movement out of the support device in the securing state is avoided or at least limited. Alternatively or optionally the spring force device is constructed for providing a force for reinforced fixing of the support device in the moved-in end position. The support device can thereby also be securely held in the fixing state even in the case of large external forces.
A development of the presented receiving device is designed for external loads of the support device in the moved-out end position of at least 1,000 Newtons. Safer operation of the receiving device in aircraft is thereby made possible. The receiving device is not damaged if due to the turbulence a member of the cabin crew supports himself or herself on the fully moved-out support device or impinges on this by a part or his or her body.
A development of the presented receiving device is constructed to be free of electrics and electronics. As a result, a high level of security against failure and a lengthy maintenance-free service life of the receiving device is made possible.
In a development of the presented receiving device is provided that the receiving device comprises a fluid feed device for providing a fluid, particularly water or steam, or can be coupled with this. In addition, it is provided the receiving device is arranged and constructed for reception of the fluid provided by the fluid feed device and for feeding the fluid to the support device, particularly to a food or drink component received therein, only in the fixing state.
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The object of the present invention is also fulfilled by a food or drink preparation machine provided with the presented receiving device or one of its developments and enhancements. The food or drink preparation machine is provided particularly for a galley of an aircraft.
In a development, the presented food or drink preparation machine is provided with a surface section which is arranged on a front side of the food or drink preparation machine and in which the front panel of the receiving device is integrated, wherein the front panel in the securing state protrudes from the surface section and in the fixing state does not protrude from the surface section. It is thereby ensured that insecure locking can be readily recognised visually and by touch. Moreover, the front panel in the fixing state does not detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
The invention embraces any combinations of the developments presented above.
Brief description of the drawings Embodiments are now presented, with reference to the following figures, for clarification of the proposed receiving device and the food or drink preparation machine.
Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the fixing state;
Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the securing state;
Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state;
Fig. 4 illustrates movements of components of the embodiment, which is illustrated in Fig.
1 to Fig. 3, of the receiving device according to the invention in the transition to the fixing state;
The object of the present invention is also fulfilled by a food or drink preparation machine provided with the presented receiving device or one of its developments and enhancements. The food or drink preparation machine is provided particularly for a galley of an aircraft.
In a development, the presented food or drink preparation machine is provided with a surface section which is arranged on a front side of the food or drink preparation machine and in which the front panel of the receiving device is integrated, wherein the front panel in the securing state protrudes from the surface section and in the fixing state does not protrude from the surface section. It is thereby ensured that insecure locking can be readily recognised visually and by touch. Moreover, the front panel in the fixing state does not detract from the visual appearance of the food or drink preparation machine.
The invention embraces any combinations of the developments presented above.
Brief description of the drawings Embodiments are now presented, with reference to the following figures, for clarification of the proposed receiving device and the food or drink preparation machine.
Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the fixing state;
Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the securing state;
Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state;
Fig. 4 illustrates movements of components of the embodiment, which is illustrated in Fig.
1 to Fig. 3, of the receiving device according to the invention in the transition to the fixing state;
9 Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the fixing state;
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the securing state;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state, with an incompletely moved out support device; and Fig. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state, with a completely moved out support device.
In the specified figures identical or similar components are denoted across the figures by the same reference numerals.
Embodiments of the invention The receiving device 1 schematically illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 comprises a housing 2, a support device 3, a front panel 4 and a locking and guiding mechanism with the components 12 to 33. A side wall section 2a of the housing 2 is illustrated in transparent form in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 for better illustration of the form and arrangement of the support device 3 and the locking and guiding mechanism of the illustrated embodiment, these being arranged at least partly in the housing 2.
The support device 3 is, by way of example, of multi-part construction consisting of a support device base body 3A and a support device front body 3B, which are rigidly connected together. The support device base body 3A has at least one recess (not shown) for reception of at least one food or drink component, which recess is designed for receiving receptacles such as, for example, a container with a food or drink component received therein. The support device front body 3B is mounted on the end of the support device base body 3A towards the front side of the receiving device 1. In Fig.
1, Fig. 2 and
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the securing state;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state, with an incompletely moved out support device; and Fig. 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with a receiving device according to the invention in the unlocking state, with a completely moved out support device.
In the specified figures identical or similar components are denoted across the figures by the same reference numerals.
Embodiments of the invention The receiving device 1 schematically illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 comprises a housing 2, a support device 3, a front panel 4 and a locking and guiding mechanism with the components 12 to 33. A side wall section 2a of the housing 2 is illustrated in transparent form in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 for better illustration of the form and arrangement of the support device 3 and the locking and guiding mechanism of the illustrated embodiment, these being arranged at least partly in the housing 2.
The support device 3 is, by way of example, of multi-part construction consisting of a support device base body 3A and a support device front body 3B, which are rigidly connected together. The support device base body 3A has at least one recess (not shown) for reception of at least one food or drink component, which recess is designed for receiving receptacles such as, for example, a container with a food or drink component received therein. The support device front body 3B is mounted on the end of the support device base body 3A towards the front side of the receiving device 1. In Fig.
1, Fig. 2 and
10 Fig. 3 the front side of the receiving device 1 is disposed in each instance in the side section on the left. A rotary bearing 11 is provided at the support device front body 3B.
The front panel 4 is attached by the rotary bearing 11 to the support device base body 3A
of the support device 3 to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range.
For better capability of illustration, only the locking and guiding mechanism arranged on the righthand side of the support device is illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. For stable and secure guidance of the support device 3 the locking and guiding mechanism is provided at the righthand side and at the lefthand side (not shown in Figures 1 to 3) of the support device 3. The locking and guiding mechanism in the illustrated embodiment comprises - for each of the righthand and lefthand sides respectively - a lever arm 12, a contact roller 14, a force deflecting device 16 formed as a rocker, a first guide device 18 with a guide roller 20, a second guide device 21, a rotary support 23, a rotary bearing 24, a spring-force device 33, and a withdrawable guide rail 25. However, in departure from the illustration the locking and guiding mechanism can also be provided at one side, for example only on the righthand or lefthand side, and/or centrally.
One end of the lever arm 12 is so attached to the front panel 4 that a rotational movement of the front panel 4 is converted into a rotational movement or pivot movement of the lever arm 12. A rotatably mounted contact roller 14 is attached to the other end of the lever arm 12 remote from the front panel 4. The contact roller 14 is so arranged and dimensioned that at least in the fixing state and in the unlocking state it is in permanent mechanical contact with the force deflecting device 16.
The force deflecting device 16 is formed as a rocker and is rotatably attached to the support device front body 3B by a rotary joint 17. A lever arm 16A, which faces the front panel 4, of the force deflecting device 16 is so constructed and arranged that it is in the afore-mentioned mechanical contact with the contact roller 14. The lever arm 16B remote from the front panel 4 is provided with a guide pin 27, the position or movement of which is guided by the second guide device 21.
The rotary support 23 of the locking and guiding mechanism is rotatably attached to the inner side of the side wall section 2A of the housing 2 by the rotary bearing 24. The rotary support 23 is mechanically coupled to the support device base body 3A by way of the
The front panel 4 is attached by the rotary bearing 11 to the support device base body 3A
of the support device 3 to be rotatable within a predetermined angular range.
For better capability of illustration, only the locking and guiding mechanism arranged on the righthand side of the support device is illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. For stable and secure guidance of the support device 3 the locking and guiding mechanism is provided at the righthand side and at the lefthand side (not shown in Figures 1 to 3) of the support device 3. The locking and guiding mechanism in the illustrated embodiment comprises - for each of the righthand and lefthand sides respectively - a lever arm 12, a contact roller 14, a force deflecting device 16 formed as a rocker, a first guide device 18 with a guide roller 20, a second guide device 21, a rotary support 23, a rotary bearing 24, a spring-force device 33, and a withdrawable guide rail 25. However, in departure from the illustration the locking and guiding mechanism can also be provided at one side, for example only on the righthand or lefthand side, and/or centrally.
One end of the lever arm 12 is so attached to the front panel 4 that a rotational movement of the front panel 4 is converted into a rotational movement or pivot movement of the lever arm 12. A rotatably mounted contact roller 14 is attached to the other end of the lever arm 12 remote from the front panel 4. The contact roller 14 is so arranged and dimensioned that at least in the fixing state and in the unlocking state it is in permanent mechanical contact with the force deflecting device 16.
The force deflecting device 16 is formed as a rocker and is rotatably attached to the support device front body 3B by a rotary joint 17. A lever arm 16A, which faces the front panel 4, of the force deflecting device 16 is so constructed and arranged that it is in the afore-mentioned mechanical contact with the contact roller 14. The lever arm 16B remote from the front panel 4 is provided with a guide pin 27, the position or movement of which is guided by the second guide device 21.
The rotary support 23 of the locking and guiding mechanism is rotatably attached to the inner side of the side wall section 2A of the housing 2 by the rotary bearing 24. The rotary support 23 is mechanically coupled to the support device base body 3A by way of the
11 withdrawable guide rail 25. Through the arrangement as described above and mechanical coupling of the rotary support 23, the rotary bearing 24, the withdrawable guide rail 25 and the support base body 3A, the support device 3 is translationally and rotationally movable relative to the housing 2 and can be moved out of and moved into the housing 2.
The locking and guiding mechanism is provided with the first guide device 18 and the guide roller 20 for guidance of the translational and rotational movement of the support device 3 relative to the housing 2.
The guide roller 20 is attached to the support device base body 3A to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and is movable along a first guide path 19 predetermined by the first guide device 18. The first guide device 18 is, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, formed as a material recess or as a through-hole in the form of a wide, angled slot in the side wall section 2a. The first guide path 19, which is predetermined by the first guide device 18, is composed of a first guide path section 19A associated with the fixing state and the securing state and a second guide path section 19B associated with the unlocking state.
The second guide path section 19B extends rectilinearly and is not curved. The guide path sections 19A and 19B include, at their transition, an obtuse angle of preferably more than 100 degrees. The translational and/or rotational movement of the support device in the unlocking state, thus movement of the support device out of or into the housing, is predetermined by the guide roller 20 guided along the second guide path section 19B. As illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the second guide path section 19B
extends not horizontally, but with a constant negative gradient from the transition to the unlocking state up to the moved-out end position. The moved-out end position of the support device 3 is defined by an end, which faces the front side of the receiving device, of the second guide path section 19B.
The second guide device 21 of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 is constructed for guiding the guide pin 27, which is secured to the lever arm 16B of the force deflecting device 16 and which represents a section of the force deflecting device, along a predetermined second guide path 22 associated with the unlocking state. The second guide device 21 is, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, formed as a material recess or as a slot-like through-hole in the side wall section 2a. The second guide path 22 of the second guide device 21 is formed in such a way that rotation of the force deflecting device 16 relative to the support device 3 during the unlocking state is blocked. As a
The locking and guiding mechanism is provided with the first guide device 18 and the guide roller 20 for guidance of the translational and rotational movement of the support device 3 relative to the housing 2.
The guide roller 20 is attached to the support device base body 3A to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and is movable along a first guide path 19 predetermined by the first guide device 18. The first guide device 18 is, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, formed as a material recess or as a through-hole in the form of a wide, angled slot in the side wall section 2a. The first guide path 19, which is predetermined by the first guide device 18, is composed of a first guide path section 19A associated with the fixing state and the securing state and a second guide path section 19B associated with the unlocking state.
The second guide path section 19B extends rectilinearly and is not curved. The guide path sections 19A and 19B include, at their transition, an obtuse angle of preferably more than 100 degrees. The translational and/or rotational movement of the support device in the unlocking state, thus movement of the support device out of or into the housing, is predetermined by the guide roller 20 guided along the second guide path section 19B. As illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the second guide path section 19B
extends not horizontally, but with a constant negative gradient from the transition to the unlocking state up to the moved-out end position. The moved-out end position of the support device 3 is defined by an end, which faces the front side of the receiving device, of the second guide path section 19B.
The second guide device 21 of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 is constructed for guiding the guide pin 27, which is secured to the lever arm 16B of the force deflecting device 16 and which represents a section of the force deflecting device, along a predetermined second guide path 22 associated with the unlocking state. The second guide device 21 is, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, formed as a material recess or as a slot-like through-hole in the side wall section 2a. The second guide path 22 of the second guide device 21 is formed in such a way that rotation of the force deflecting device 16 relative to the support device 3 during the unlocking state is blocked. As a
12 result, the front panel 4 is fixed in its position protruding from the support device 3 by way of the contact roller 14 and the lever arm 12 in the unlocking state. As shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, the second guide path section 19B of the first guide device 18 and the second guide path 22 of the second guide device 21, which are both associated with the unlocking state, are arranged as corresponding slot-like through-holes in the side wall section 2A to be offset parallel to one another.
A slot-like widening 26 oriented at right angles to the second guide path 22 is provided in the side wall section 2A at the end, which is remote from the front panel 4, of the second guide path of the second guide device 21. The widening 26 is formed so as to enable rotational movement of the force deflecting device 16 about the axis 17 of rotation thereof.
The fixing state of the support device 3 and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention is illustrated in Fig. 1. The support device 3 has a horizontal disposition in the moved-in end position. The guide roller 20 is pressed against the end of the first guide path section 19A of the first guide path 19 of the first guide device 18. The front panel 4 lies as closely as possible to the support device front body 3B. The contact roller 14 is in mechanical contact with the outer end section of the lever arm 16A of the force deflecting device 16 and blocks movement of the force deflecting device 16. The spring force device 33 provides a force which, when the force deflecting device 16 is not blocked, would lead to a rotation of the force deflecting device in anticlockwise sense. Due to the provided force, the lever arm 16a is pressed more strongly against the contact roller 14, whereby fixing of the support device 3 in the moved-in end position is reinforced. This makes it possible for the receiving device to also remain securely in the fixing state if a fluid at high pressure, for example from a fluid feed device 50 schematically illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, is applied to the support device 3 or to a food or drink component received therein. The guide pin 27 is located in the widening 26 so as to allow rotation of the force deflecting device 16 and thus also movement of the front panel 4 relative to the support device 3 by an external force applied to the front panel 4.
The securing state of the support device and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention is illustrated in Fig. 2, which arises when a user applies to the front panel 4 of the receiving device 1 in the fixing state illustrated in Fig. 1 a first external force Fl which is initially oriented in the direction of movement out of
A slot-like widening 26 oriented at right angles to the second guide path 22 is provided in the side wall section 2A at the end, which is remote from the front panel 4, of the second guide path of the second guide device 21. The widening 26 is formed so as to enable rotational movement of the force deflecting device 16 about the axis 17 of rotation thereof.
The fixing state of the support device 3 and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention is illustrated in Fig. 1. The support device 3 has a horizontal disposition in the moved-in end position. The guide roller 20 is pressed against the end of the first guide path section 19A of the first guide path 19 of the first guide device 18. The front panel 4 lies as closely as possible to the support device front body 3B. The contact roller 14 is in mechanical contact with the outer end section of the lever arm 16A of the force deflecting device 16 and blocks movement of the force deflecting device 16. The spring force device 33 provides a force which, when the force deflecting device 16 is not blocked, would lead to a rotation of the force deflecting device in anticlockwise sense. Due to the provided force, the lever arm 16a is pressed more strongly against the contact roller 14, whereby fixing of the support device 3 in the moved-in end position is reinforced. This makes it possible for the receiving device to also remain securely in the fixing state if a fluid at high pressure, for example from a fluid feed device 50 schematically illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, is applied to the support device 3 or to a food or drink component received therein. The guide pin 27 is located in the widening 26 so as to allow rotation of the force deflecting device 16 and thus also movement of the front panel 4 relative to the support device 3 by an external force applied to the front panel 4.
The securing state of the support device and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention is illustrated in Fig. 2, which arises when a user applies to the front panel 4 of the receiving device 1 in the fixing state illustrated in Fig. 1 a first external force Fl which is initially oriented in the direction of movement out of
13 the support device and leads to rotation of the front panel 4 into a state protruding from the support device 3 as illustrated in Fig. 2, wherein the directional plot of the force Fl corresponds with the rotation of the front panel 4. In order to make possible this rotation of the front panel 4 the lever arm 16A is provided with a trough-like surface 160 along which the contact roller 4 is guided during rotation of the front panel 4 into the position protruding from the support device 3. The rotational movement of the front panel 4 in clockwise sense is accompanied by rotational movement of the force deflecting device 16 about the axis of rotation of the rotatory bearing 17 in anticlockwise sense and rotational movement of the support device 3, to which the force deflecting device 16 is movably attached, in anticlockwise sense. This rotational movement of the support device 3 through approximately 5 degrees (see angle W1 in Fig. 2), by which the support device 3 is lowered and inclined by comparison with the horizontal position, is guided by the guide roller 20, which is guided in the first guide path section 19A of the first guide device 18.
The extent of movement is also determined by the spring force provided by the spring force device 33. The guide pin 27 is transferred by the movement of the force deflecting device 16 to the start of the second guide path 22 of the second guide device 21.
The unlocking state of the support device and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention in the moved-out end position is illustrated in Fig. 3, which state arises when a second external force F2, which urges the support device downwardly, is applied - subsequently to the first external force Fl - by the user to the front panel 4 of the receiving device 1 in the securing state illustrated in Fig. 2. The force F2 is thus oriented downwardly and transversely to the direction of movement out of the support device. The second external force F2 has to be of sufficient magnitude to overcome an opposing force, which is provided by the spring force device 33 in the securing state and which prevents further rotation of the support device beyond the already effected rotation of approximately 5 degrees (= angle W1), and to transfer the guide roller 20 from the first guide path section 19A to the second guide path section 19B
of the first guide device 18, which at the transition together include an obtuse angle.
Through application of the second external force F2, the support device 3 by comparison with the securing state is rotated, additionally to the rotation through approximately 5 degrees (= angle W1) at the time of transition from the fixing state to the securing state, through approximately a further 5 degrees (= angle W2) in the same direction of rotation.
In order that the unlocking state is maintained, a third external force F3 has to be applied by the user to the front panel 4 directly after application of the second external force F2.
The extent of movement is also determined by the spring force provided by the spring force device 33. The guide pin 27 is transferred by the movement of the force deflecting device 16 to the start of the second guide path 22 of the second guide device 21.
The unlocking state of the support device and of the locking and guiding mechanism of the receiving device 1 according to the invention in the moved-out end position is illustrated in Fig. 3, which state arises when a second external force F2, which urges the support device downwardly, is applied - subsequently to the first external force Fl - by the user to the front panel 4 of the receiving device 1 in the securing state illustrated in Fig. 2. The force F2 is thus oriented downwardly and transversely to the direction of movement out of the support device. The second external force F2 has to be of sufficient magnitude to overcome an opposing force, which is provided by the spring force device 33 in the securing state and which prevents further rotation of the support device beyond the already effected rotation of approximately 5 degrees (= angle W1), and to transfer the guide roller 20 from the first guide path section 19A to the second guide path section 19B
of the first guide device 18, which at the transition together include an obtuse angle.
Through application of the second external force F2, the support device 3 by comparison with the securing state is rotated, additionally to the rotation through approximately 5 degrees (= angle W1) at the time of transition from the fixing state to the securing state, through approximately a further 5 degrees (= angle W2) in the same direction of rotation.
In order that the unlocking state is maintained, a third external force F3 has to be applied by the user to the front panel 4 directly after application of the second external force F2.
14 The third external force F3 is oriented in the direction of movement out of the support device 3. Without application of the external force F3, the support device 3 is restored by the force of the spring force device 33 back to the securing state. In the unlocking state, the support device 3 is guided along the second guide path section 19B of the first guide device 18 by the guide roller 20, which is attached to the support device 3, during movement out or movement in. By comparison with the horizontal position of the support device 3 in the fixing state, the support device 3 in the unlocking state is inclined or lowered by the sum of the angles W1 and W2, thus by approximately 10 degrees.
The receiving device 1 illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 is intended for use in a galley of aircraft and is constructed for external loading of the support device in the moved-out end position of at least 1,000 Newtons. In addition, the receiving device 1 is of electrically-free and electronically-free design.
Movements of components of the embodiment of the receiving device according to the invention illustrated in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 at the time of transition from the securing state to the fixing state are depicted by means of arrows in Fig. 4. An arrow with the reference Px denotes in Fig. 4 a movement of the component x on transition from the securing state to the fixing state. In order to transfer the locking and guiding mechanism and the support device from the unlocking state to the fixing state via the securing state a fourth external force F4 oriented in the direction of movement in of the support device has to be applied by a user to the front panel 4. However, the components of the receiving device 1 are depicted in the state illustrated in Fig. 1, thus in the already achieved fixing state, for reasons of simplified illustration.
Fig. 5, Fig 6, Fig 7 and Fig. 8 show an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with the embodiment, which is presented in the foregoing, of the receiving device according to the invention in perspective illustration respectively in the fixing state, the securing state, the unlocking state with incompletely moved-out support device and the unlocking state with completely moved-out support device. The illustrated food or drink preparation machine 100 is constructed as a cocoa preparation machine (and/or, for example, as a coffee machine and/or espresso machine), which is provided with the receiving device 1 presented in the foregoing. The support device 3 of the receiving device 1 has two recesses 60 which are each constructed for reception of a container (not shown) filled with cocoa milk powder (alternatively: coffee grinds). Arranged
The receiving device 1 illustrated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 is intended for use in a galley of aircraft and is constructed for external loading of the support device in the moved-out end position of at least 1,000 Newtons. In addition, the receiving device 1 is of electrically-free and electronically-free design.
Movements of components of the embodiment of the receiving device according to the invention illustrated in Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 at the time of transition from the securing state to the fixing state are depicted by means of arrows in Fig. 4. An arrow with the reference Px denotes in Fig. 4 a movement of the component x on transition from the securing state to the fixing state. In order to transfer the locking and guiding mechanism and the support device from the unlocking state to the fixing state via the securing state a fourth external force F4 oriented in the direction of movement in of the support device has to be applied by a user to the front panel 4. However, the components of the receiving device 1 are depicted in the state illustrated in Fig. 1, thus in the already achieved fixing state, for reasons of simplified illustration.
Fig. 5, Fig 6, Fig 7 and Fig. 8 show an embodiment of a food or drink preparation machine in accordance with the invention with the embodiment, which is presented in the foregoing, of the receiving device according to the invention in perspective illustration respectively in the fixing state, the securing state, the unlocking state with incompletely moved-out support device and the unlocking state with completely moved-out support device. The illustrated food or drink preparation machine 100 is constructed as a cocoa preparation machine (and/or, for example, as a coffee machine and/or espresso machine), which is provided with the receiving device 1 presented in the foregoing. The support device 3 of the receiving device 1 has two recesses 60 which are each constructed for reception of a container (not shown) filled with cocoa milk powder (alternatively: coffee grinds). Arranged
15 in the food or drink preparation machine 100 is a fluid feed device (not shown) which is coupled with the support device 3 or the receiving device 1 for the feed of hot water under high pressure only when the support device 3 is in the fixing state illustrated in Fig. 5. The supplied hot water is forced through a membrane or opening of the container and subsequently into the cocoa milk powder (alternatively: coffee grinds), which is (alternatively: contains) a food/drink component. The thereby-produced cocoa milk (alternatively: coffee liquid) is subsequently transferred from the container to one or more cups arranged below the support device 3.
A surface section 101 in which the front panel 4 of the receiving 1 is integrated is arranged on the front side of the food or drink preparation machine 100. In the fixing state illustrated in Fig. 5 the front panel 4 does not protrude beyond the surface section 101, but is flush with the surface section 101. In the securing state illustrated in Fig. 6 the front panel 4 protrudes at an inclination from the surface section 101 and does not bear tightly against the support device 3. This also applies to the fixing state of the support device 3 shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8. It is additionally illustrated, by way of example, in Fig.
8 that the above-mentioned components of the locking and guiding mechanism are respectively provided on the righthand side and the lefthand side of the support device.
A surface section 101 in which the front panel 4 of the receiving 1 is integrated is arranged on the front side of the food or drink preparation machine 100. In the fixing state illustrated in Fig. 5 the front panel 4 does not protrude beyond the surface section 101, but is flush with the surface section 101. In the securing state illustrated in Fig. 6 the front panel 4 protrudes at an inclination from the surface section 101 and does not bear tightly against the support device 3. This also applies to the fixing state of the support device 3 shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8. It is additionally illustrated, by way of example, in Fig.
8 that the above-mentioned components of the locking and guiding mechanism are respectively provided on the righthand side and the lefthand side of the support device.
16 Reference numeral list 1 receiving device 2 housing 2A side wall section 3 support device 3A support device base body 3B support device front body 4 front panel 11 rotary bearing 12 lever arm 14 contact roller 16 force deflecting device 16A, 16B lever arm 16C trough-like surface section
17 rotary joint
18 first guide device
19 first guide path 19A first guide path section 19B second guide path section
20 guide roller
21 second guide device
22 second guide path
23 rotary support
24 rotary bearing
25 guide rail
26 widening
27 guide pin 33 spring force device 50 fluid feed device 60 recess 100 food or drink preparation machine 101 surface section Fl first external force F2 second external force F3 third external force F4 fourth external force Px movement of the component x W1 first angle W2 second angle
Claims (16)
1. Receiving device (1) constructed for receiving a food or drink component and intended for or received in a food or drink preparation machine, particularly for preparation of a beverage and/or a meal in a galley of an aircraft, comprising:
a housing (2);
a support device (3, 3A, 3B), which is constructed for receiving the food or drink component and which is movably mounted in the housing (2) and movable under guidance out of the housing (2) with respect to a front side of the receiving device from a moved-in end position to a moved-out end position and transferrable by a locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) into a fixing state, a securing state or an unlocking state;
the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33), which is constructed to fix, in the fixing state, the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the moved-in end position relative to the housing (2), to block, in the securing state, an uncontrolled movement out of the housing (2) of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) arranged in a securing position and to allow, in the unlocking state, movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) out of the housing section (2); and a front panel (4), which is arranged to be movably mounted (11) at the front side of the receiving device (1), for actuating the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33), wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed to transfer the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the fixing state to the securing state by a first external force (F1), applied to the front panel (4) and from the securing state to the unlocking state by a second external force (F2) subsequently applied to the front panel (4), and the front panel (4) in the fixing state protrudes less from the support device (3, 3A, 3B) than in the securing state and the unlocking state.
a housing (2);
a support device (3, 3A, 3B), which is constructed for receiving the food or drink component and which is movably mounted in the housing (2) and movable under guidance out of the housing (2) with respect to a front side of the receiving device from a moved-in end position to a moved-out end position and transferrable by a locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) into a fixing state, a securing state or an unlocking state;
the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33), which is constructed to fix, in the fixing state, the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the moved-in end position relative to the housing (2), to block, in the securing state, an uncontrolled movement out of the housing (2) of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) arranged in a securing position and to allow, in the unlocking state, movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) out of the housing section (2); and a front panel (4), which is arranged to be movably mounted (11) at the front side of the receiving device (1), for actuating the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33), wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed to transfer the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the fixing state to the securing state by a first external force (F1), applied to the front panel (4) and from the securing state to the unlocking state by a second external force (F2) subsequently applied to the front panel (4), and the front panel (4) in the fixing state protrudes less from the support device (3, 3A, 3B) than in the securing state and the unlocking state.
2. Receiving device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the fixing state to the securing state in reaction to the first external force (F1) applied to the front panel (4), wherein the rotational movement is defined by rotation of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) through a first predetermined angle (W1) of preferably 1 to 20 degrees, particularly preferably 2 to 10 degrees, very particularly preferably from 3 to 7 degrees.
3. Receiving device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the securing state to the unlocking state in reaction to the second external force (F2) applied to the front panel (4), wherein the rotational movement is defined by rotation of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) through a second predetermined angle (W2) of preferably at least 3 degrees, particularly preferably at least 5 degrees.
4. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed to automatically restore the support device (3, 3A, 3B) to the securing state if directly after reaching the unlocking state no third external force (F3) is applied to the front panel (4) for drawing out the support device (3).
5. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed for guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) from the securing state to the fixing state in reaction to a fourth external force (F4) applied to the front panel, particularly in a direction of movement of the support device into the housing, together with movement of the front panel (4) relative to the support device (3, 3A, 3B).
6. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) comprises a first guide device (18) for guidance of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) relative to the housing (2) along a predetermined first guide path (19) with a first guide path section (19A) associated with the fixing state and the securing state and a second guide path section (19B) associated with the unlocking state, which path sections preferably include an obtuse angle at their transition.
7. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed for blocking movement of the front panel (4) relative the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the unlocking state.
8. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) is constructed for transforming a movement, in particular rotational movement, of the front panel (4) relative to the support device (3, 3A, 3B) into a guided translational and/or rotational movement of the support device (3, 3A, 3B).
9. Receiving device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) comprises a force deflecting device (16) which is rotatably secured to the support device (3, 3A, 3B) and is formed as, in particular, a rocker and which is rotated by the movement, in particular rotational movement, of the front panel (4).
10. Receiving device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the locking and guiding mechanism (12-33) comprises a second guide device (21) for guidance of a section (27) of the force deflecting device (16) along a predetermined second guide path (22) associated with the unlocking state and for fixing the protruding position of the front panel (4) by the force deflecting device (16).
11. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further with a spring force device (33) for providing a force, particularly a spring force, for holding the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the securing position and/or for providing a force for fixing the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the moved-in end position.
12. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is designed for external loading of the support device (3, 3A, 3B) in the extended end position of at least 1,000 Newtons.
13. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claim 1 to 12, wherein the receiving device is of electrically-free and electronically-free construction.
14. Receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the receiving device comprises a fluid feed device (50) for providing a fluid, particularly water or steam, or can be coupled therewith and the receiving device is arranged and constructed for receiving the fluid provided by the fluid feed device (50) and for conducting the fluid to the support device (3, 3A, 3B), particularly to at least one food and drink component received therein, only in the fixing state.
15. Food or drink preparation machine (100) with a receiving device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the food or drink preparation machine is intended for, in particular, an aircraft galley.
16. Food or drink preparation machine (100) according to claim 15, with a surface section (101) which is arranged on a front side of the food or drink preparation machine and in which the front panel (4) of the receiving device (1) is integrated, wherein the front panel (4) in the securing state protrudes from the surface section (101) and in the fixing state does not protrude from the surface section (101).
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