DE102018204836A1 - Hot beverage preparation device with a front surface - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a hot beverage preparation device (1), in particular a built - in coffee machine, having a front surface (2), a partial surface (21) of the front surface (2), an erection device (3), an output device (4) and an output region (6) above the Setting-up device (3), wherein the partial surface (21) at least partially covers the dispensing region (6) in a basic position and wherein the partial surface (21) can be moved relative to the positioning device (3) and / or the dispensing device (4) and brought into an operating position in which it releases the output area (6). In the operating position, the partial surface (21) limits the dispensing region (6) in at least one direction, in particular toward an interior (7) of the hot beverage preparation device (1).

Description

The invention relates to a hot beverage preparation device, in particular a built-in coffee machine, with a front surface, a partial surface of the front surface, an erector, an output device and an output area above the setting-up device, wherein the partial surface in an initial position at least partially covers the dispensing area, and wherein the partial surface relative to the Aufstellinrichtung and / or the output device is movable and can be brought into an operating position in which it releases the output area.

The front surface of a hot beverage preparation device is easily accessible to the user. Especially for built-in coffee machines, it is the only accessible area. All other equipment surfaces are surrounded by furniture parts in automatic devices and are not directly visible on floor-standing devices. Since the user can only view and operate one area directly, their effect represents the entire device. Thus, in this front surface, the entire operation of the fully automatic machine must be combined with the most appealing design possible. On the front surface is usually a dispensing area, placed in the container and hot drinks can be filled into the container. This dispensing area may be defined, for example, by spills of liquids which may be present when dispensing beverages or e.g. may occur during cleaning operations, become dirty. This affects the appealing effect of the device and can give the impression of an adverse hygienic environment. This can result in a considerable cleaning effort for a user.

From the EP 2 946 703 A1 a built-in coffee machine for household purposes as a generic hot beverage preparation device is known. The coffee machine comprises a front section with an output section and a supply section arranged next to it. The dispensing section includes an exit area that extends below a dispenser into the built-in coffee machine. The supply section comprises a service area in which supply and disposal containers are accessible. The dispense section is obscured when not in use by a sliding door which is slidable over the service section for use.

The neighboring devices of such a coffee machine such. Oven or microwave oven, but also the adjacent kitchen furniture, typically have uninterrupted flat fronts. As a result, the front surfaces of these devices or furniture are very easy to clean. The output area delimits the front of the coffee machine in appearance and the effort required to clean it clearly from the fronts of neighboring equipment and neighboring furniture. Nevertheless, the output range for device use is unavoidable. Therefore, in the known devices of said cleaning effort can not be avoided.

The object of the present invention is to provide a hot beverage preparation device, in particular a built-in coffee machine, which is characterized by a simplified production and cleaning of the dispensing area.

This object is achieved by a hot beverage preparation device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to the invention, a hot beverage preparation device, in particular a coffee machine, has a front surface, a partial surface of the front surface, an erection device, an output device and an output region above the positioning device, the partial surface at least partially covering the dispensing region in a basic position. The partial surface is movable relative to the positioning device and / or the dispensing device and can be brought into an operating position in which it releases the dispensing area. In this case, according to the invention, the partial area in an operating position limits the dispensing area in at least one direction, in particular toward an interior of the hot beverage preparation device. Thus, a part of the dispensing area can advantageously be formed directly by the partial surface of the front surface. In its basic position, however, the partial surface is flush-mounted part of the front surface. It covers the output area and makes it and the setting up inaccessible to the user. The partial surface can advantageously also realize the function of covering the dispensing area in the basic position, as well as limiting the dispensing area in the operating position. Thus, fewer and / or less complex components are required for the construction of the front panel and the output area. This makes the front surface easier and / or cheaper to manufacture. On the other hand, possible impurities such as Splashes of drinks or cleaning fluids are easily removed when the part surface is moved to the home position. The front surface and thus also the dispensing area of the hot beverage preparation device can be similarly easily cleaned in this basic position, such as the fronts of neighboring appliances and / or neighboring furniture. Thus, the production, as well as the cleaning of the output area can be equally simplified.

The dispensing area above the setting-up device can be set up for setting up containers into which hot drinks and / or cleaning, care and / or rinsing agents can be dispensed. The dispensing can take place through at least one dispensing opening in the dispensing device into one or more containers placed underneath on the dispensing device. The dispensing area extends, in particular from the perspective of a user standing in front of the hot beverage preparation device and looking at the latter, into the front surface thereof. When not in use, the functional units in the basic position can be arranged flush with the front surface and / or integrated into it. A resulting joint image can emphasize the functional units when not using the hot beverage preparation device, without disturbing a flat overall appearance. The front surface and in particular the partial surface can be made of a solid material and thus can not be penetrated by a user during normal handling. They can be formed for this purpose in particular from a glass, plastic, metal and / or ceramic material.

As the interior of the hot beverage preparation device is in particular an area for components, components and / or assemblies to be considered, which should not be reached by a user, can and / or allowed. In this area, for example, current-carrying, mechanically movable or thermally heated components, components and / or assemblies may be arranged. These may pose a potential hazard to a user when touched. Therefore, it must be avoided that a user can reach this area, in particular that he can reach into it. Access to such an area can be prevented by a limitation. In conventional hot beverage preparation devices this is prevented by a housing. Such a housing is permanently fixed to a user and limits the hot beverage preparation device to its interior. This housing prevents the intervention of a user in areas with potentially dangerous components in conventional devices.

In an advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the partial surface is movable from the basic position into the operating position and / or from the operating position into the basic position perpendicular to the front surface, in particular translationally movable. For this purpose, the partial surface must be moved in space in only one direction, so that the movement can be realized in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner, and particularly preferably can also be accommodated precisely and / or in a space-saving manner. Similarly, the output space in the spatial configuration according to this development can correspond strongly to the output range of conventional hot beverage preparation devices. When moving into the basic position part surface, it can also be cleaned very easily and with little effort. The cleaning of the surface is thus easier than in conventional hot beverage preparation facilities.

In an alternative advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the partial surface has two partial partial surfaces which are rotatable about an axis from the basic position into the operating position and / or from the operating position to the basic position. As a result, the space required overall for the movement of the partial surface can be considerably reduced. In a region near the respective axis, the partial partial surfaces, seen perpendicular to the front surface, move only slightly. In addition, the movements can be realized by a particularly space-saving jointing devices or by space-saving rotation about a shaft or an axle extension of a Partialteilfläche. The easier cleaning of the surface can thus be achieved with less space.

The movement of the partial surface can be achieved in particular by precisely operating linear guides, rails which can be produced inexpensively, space-saving telescopic devices or space-saving joint devices. In addition, the movement can be acted upon by spring devices which reduce the force required for movement and / or are braked by damping devices which improve the feel of the movement. Particularly advantageous, the movements could be supported and / or dampened by simply monotizing feeder systems.

In a further advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the dispensing device can be arranged behind the front surface outside the subarea and the dispensing device and / or at least one dispensing opening adjustable vertically and / or horizontally relative to the setting device, in particular automatically telescopically adjustable in the direction of a container. The movement of the partial surface and / or the Partialteilflächen can be further simplified, which further reduces the cost of their realization. In addition, stored containers can be filled even more reliable. Impurities such as e.g. Splashes of filled liquids can be further reduced and the cleaning of the front surface thereby further facilitated. The cost of keeping the front surface clean can thus be further reduced.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention covers the Partial surface and / or one of the partial partial surfaces at least in the basic position and the operating position a service section, in particular so that it is inaccessible to a user. As a result, a cover of the service section is advantageously formed by the partial surface of the front surface and / or the partial partial surfaces. The service section may include elements for service activities. In particular, it may include service containers such as water tank, bean tank and waste container and / or removable components for cleaning. In its basic position, the partial surface can be flush-mounted part of the front surface and thereby facilitate cleaning. In addition, the partial surface and / or the partial partial surfaces cover the service section by combination of functions in the basic position and the operating position and make it inaccessible to the user. Thus, for the construction of the front of the device with output area and service section, fewer and / or less complex components are required. As a result, manufacturing costs can be saved and / or the production of the front surface can be simplified. Any impurities can be easily removed when the part surface is moved to the home position. Thus, in particular, the production and the cleaning can be similarly simplified.

In a further advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the partial surface and / or one of the partial partial surfaces can be brought into a service position in which it makes the service section accessible to the user. The partial surface of the front surface and / or the partial partial surfaces can assume a further function in this position. In addition to the granted access to the service section, the cleaning of the partial surface and / or the partial partial surfaces can be further simplified in this position. In particular, at the edges of the surfaces and at the edge and corner areas of the surfaces cleaning in the service position can be facilitated. The service section is also accessible for cleaning in the service position. To move to the service position, the same or the same means can be used as for the movement between the basic and operating position. The structure of the hot beverage preparation device can be made simpler and cheaper.

In a further advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, an activating device triggers an automatic movement of the partial surface and / or the partial partial surfaces from the basic position into the operating position and / or out of the operating position into the basic position when activating and / or deactivating the hot beverage preparation device. This increases the ease of use and facilitates the cleaning of the front surface. When the hot beverage preparation device is activated, access to the dispensing area can thus be automatically released. A user does not have to take any further action and can go directly to e.g. set up a container and get a drink. When deactivating the hot beverage preparation device, the movement into the basic position can be triggered automatically. As a result, the front surface of the device in the deactivated state can be cleaned directly and very easily. The front also acts in the disabled state very appealing.

The activation device may alternatively or additionally, in particular during activation and / or deactivation, trigger the adjustment of the output device and / or the at least one dispensing opening vertically and / or horizontally with respect to the positioning device. As a result, the cleaning of the front surface can be further simplified. The ease of use of the hot beverage preparation device can thereby be further improved.

In a further advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the activation device triggers an activation or deactivation of the hot beverage preparation device when activating and / or deactivating the partial surface and / or one of the partial partial surfaces. On the one hand, a user can thus automatically gain access to the output area and very easily clean the front area when the device is deactivated. On the other hand, a particularly intuitive operation of the hot beverage preparation device can be made possible. A user connects the dispensing area in a special way with an issue of drinks. The user can intuitively associate a cover of the dispensing area, realized by the subarea and / or one of the partial subareas, with the dispensing of beverages. The attention of a user intending to receive a beverage can therefore be automatically focused on the partial surface and / or one of the partial partial surfaces. Activating bwz. Deactivating the hot beverage preparation device by activating and / or deactivating the partial surface and / or one of the partial partial surfaces therefore enables particularly intuitive operation. The hot beverage preparation device can thus be operated simply, comfortably and intuitively and cleaned in the same simple and convenient manner.

In a further advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, a cleaning, care and / or rinsing process can be carried out with the partial area and / or partial partial areas located in the basic position. As a result, the cleaning, care and / or rinsing process can be performed on a side of the partial surface facing away from a user and / or the partial partial surfaces of the front surface become. A user-facing side of the partial surface and / or the partial partial surfaces is therefore effectively protected against contamination such as splashing of cleaning, care and / or rinsing liquids. A cleaning of the partial surface and / or partial partial surfaces of the front surface is therefore no longer necessary, or only to a significantly reduced extent or reduced frequency. The cost of keeping the front surface clean can be further reduced and cleaning further facilitated and simplified.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention, a cleaning element is arranged in a region of the partial surface and / or at least one partial partial surface and acts in the movement between the basic position and operating position cleaning on a footprint of the positioning. In particular, the set-up surface can be a user-facing surface of the setting-up device or a part of the setting-up device. The footprint is therefore automatically in the movement between the basic position and operating position of impurities such. Liquid drops freed. On the one hand, in a movement from the operating position into the basic position, it is thus possible to conveniently and effectively prevent possible impurities, such as liquid drops, e.g. after a beverage reference, stick and dry. On the other hand, when moving from the home position to the operating position, contaminants such as e.g. Liquid drops are automatically removed from a cleaning, care and / or rinsing process. This further reduces the cleaning effort and increases the ease of use.

• 1: eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten Ausgestaltung einer nicht eingebauten Heißgetränkezubereitungseinrichtung, mit der Teilfläche in einer Betriebsstellung,
• 2: eine Darstellung wie in 1, mit der Teilfläche in einer Grundstellung,
• 3: ein Schnittbild der Heißgetränkezubereitungseinrichtung aus 2 in Seitenansicht, mit der Teilfläche in der Grundstellung,
• 4: eine Darstellung wie in 3, mit der Teilfläche in der Betriebsstellung,
• 5: eine Darstellung wie in 3, mit der Teilfläche in einer Servicestellung,
• 6: eine perspektivische Darstellung einer eingebauten Heißgetränkezubereitungseinrichtung, mit der Teilfläche in der Betriebsstellung,
• 7: eine Darstellung wie in 6, mit der Teilfläche in der Servicestellung,
• 8: eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten Ausgestaltung einer eingebauten Heißgetränkezubereitungseinrichtung, mit zwei Partialteilflächen in der Grundstellung, und
• 9: eine Darstellung wie 8, mit Partialteilflächen in der Betriebsstellung.

The principle of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing by way of example. In the drawing show:

• 1 FIG. 2: a perspective view of a first embodiment of a non-installed hot beverage preparation device, with the partial surface in an operating position, FIG.
• 2 : a representation like in 1 , with the partial surface in a basic position,
• 3 : a sectional view of the hot beverage preparation device 2 in side view, with the partial surface in the basic position,
• 4 : a representation like in 3 , with the partial surface in the operating position,
• 5 : a representation like in 3 , with the partial surface in a service position,
• 6 FIG. 2: a perspective view of a built-in hot beverage preparation device, with the partial surface in the operating position, FIG.
• 7 : a representation like in 6 , with the partial surface in the service position,
• 8th : A perspective view of a second embodiment of a built-in hot beverage preparation device, with two Partialteilflächen in the normal position, and
• 9 : a representation like 8th , with partial partial surfaces in the operating position.

The 1 to 7 each show a representation of a first embodiment of a built-coffee machine 1 trained hot beverage preparation device. This has a front surface 2 with a partial surface 21 the front surface 2 on, in particular in 1 and 2 seen. In the 6 to 9 is the built-in coffee machine 1 presented in a typical installation situation. By vertical and horizontal lines are indicated fronts of neighboring furniture. In addition, the built-in coffee machine 1 shown in these representations each above a so-called warming drawer for heating cups and / or dishes. A front of this warming drawer can, as in 6 and 9 can be seen, a lower portion of the front surface 2 of the built-in coffee machine 1 cover with. This allows the front design of the built-in coffee machine 1 fewer joints are realized.

The built-in coffee machine 1 has an erector 3 , an output device 4 and an output area 6 between the erector 3 and the output device 4 on. In 1 is the partial area 21 shown in an operating position in which they are the output area 6 releases. This gives a user access to the output area 6 , This area extends in three dimensions. A user may therefore have one or more identical and / or differently designed containers 5 set up in this area, eg with drinks from the dispenser 4 to be filled. Two of the dimensions extend along the front surface 2 , The first dimension extends horizontally along an edge of the erector 3 , The second dimension extends perpendicular to a left or right end of the erector 3 , The third dimension extends towards an interior 7 of the built-in coffee machine 1 , what in 3 is apparent. From the perspective of one in front of the built-in coffee machine 1 standing and looking at this user, the third dimension extends into the front surface 2 into it. This corresponds to 3 an extension from right to left. Down is the output area 6 by the Aufstelleinrichtung 3 limited, in particular by a footprint 8th the Aufstellinrichtung 3 , Laterally and upwards is the output area 6 limited by not shown edge surfaces.

The subarea 21 is relative to the erector 3 and the output device 4 movable and can be put into an in 2 and 3 shown basic position to be moved. In the basic position the partial surface covers 21 the output area 6 , In the in 1 and 4 shown operating position is the partial area 21 the output area 6 free and confines it to a heart 7 the hot beverage preparation device 1 out. The front surface 2 and the subarea 21 consist of a tempered safety glass, so that a user can not penetrate them during normal handling. Therefore, a user in the default setting has no access to the output area 6 , In this in the 2 and 3 illustrated basic position meets the partial area 21 the function of covering the output area. In the operating position meets the partial area 21 the function of limiting the output area 6 to the interior 7 of the built-in coffee machine 1 down, as in the 1 and 4 shown. In the interior 7 There are components that can not be reached by a user as they may be live or thermally heated. As a user the subarea 21 can not penetrate in normal use, it effectively protects him from potential hazards from the live or heated components inside 7 could go out. In the operating position, impurities of the partial surface 21 such as splashes of drinks or cleaning fluids are not completely avoided. For cleaning the front surface 2 can the subarea 21 be moved to the basic position. As in 3 The front surface is visible 2 and the subarea 21 in this position on one level and can therefore be very easily one operation, for example, by simply wipe cleaned. The front surface 2 and thus also the output area 6 of the built-in coffee machine 1 can be cleaned in this basic position as easy as fronts of neighboring equipment and / or neighboring furniture. The entire front of the device is made up of a few and also simply designed components and therefore very easy and inexpensive to produce.

In the 3 . 4 and 5 is ever a conveniently producible rail visible, shown schematically by horizontal dashed lines. Along two such rails, the partial surface 21 very easy to translate perpendicular to the front surface 2 be moved from the basic position to the operating position and from the operating position to the basic position. The rails are on the one hand with the seen from the front right and left edge region of the partial surface 21 and on the other hand with the interior 7 of the built-in coffee machine 1 connected, which is not shown in the figures.

To the movement of the subarea 21 between the basic and operating position easier and simplify is the output device 4 behind the front surface 2 outside the subarea 21 arranged. The output device 4 and with it a dispensing opening 9 is also automatically vertical and horizontal with respect to the positioning device 3 adjustable to dispensing a drink into several different containers 5 to facilitate. This can be the output port 9 telescope in the direction of a free on the footprint 8th placed container 5 be adjusted. The telescopic adjustment is in the 3 . 4 and 5 only shown schematically. All for beverage preparation and transportation of beverage ingredients to the dispensing opening 9 required components are in the built-in coffee machine 1 contained, but known in itself and represented in any of the figures.

As in particular in 3 and 4 visible, makes the subarea 21 in the basic position and the operating position, a service section 14 inaccessible to a user. To access the service section 14 To obtain, the user can choose the subarea 21 in an in 5 and 7 bring shown service position. In addition to access to the service section 14 is in this position, the cleaning of the part surface 21 even easier. In particular at edges, corners and edges of the partial surface 21 the cleaning in the service position is further simplified. Also the service section 14 is accessible for cleaning in the service position. For moving to the service position 14 the same rails are used as for the movement between basic and operating position. The service section 14 includes as in 7 schematically shown on a top a water tank and a bean container, right here for water and left for coffee beans. On a left side surface comprises the service section 14 also a milk container. These containers can be filled in the service position, as well as removed for filling or cleaning.

When activating the built-in coffee machine 1 solve the in 6 schematically illustrated activation device 11 an automatic movement of the part surface 21 from the initial position in the operating position. When deactivating the built-in coffee machine 1 , eg after a beverage reference, triggers the activation device 11 in turn automatic the movement of the subarea 21 from the company to the basic position. In addition, the activation device triggers 11 when activating and deactivating the subarea 21 , here by a tap of the surface 21 with light pressure, activation or deactivation of the hot beverage preparation device 1 out. When deactivating, a cleaning, care and rinsing process is automatically carried out with the partial surface in the basic position 21 carried out. In addition, a trained as a wiper lip made of silicone cleaning element 10 in one lower area of the subarea 21 arranged. When moving from the operating position to the basic position, it has a cleaning effect on the installation surface 8th the Aufstellinrichtung 3 one.

In a second embodiment of the built-in coffee machine 1 indicates the partial area 21 two partial partial surfaces 22 . 23 on what's in 8th and 9 is apparent. These are from the basic position to the operating position and from the operating position to the basic position rotationally about one axis 12 . 13 movable. A rotational movement is due to two, not shown, space-saving operating joints on the axes 12 . 13 reached. In the in 9 shown operating position limit the partial partial surfaces 22 . 23 the output area 6 towards the interior 7 of the built-in coffee machine 1 out. Be the partial partial surfaces 22 . 23 in the in 8th shown basic position, is a cleaning of Partialteilflächen 22 . 23 and thus the partial area 21 and the entire front surface 2 very easy.

Also in this second embodiment, the Partialteilflächen 22 . 23 Be moved beyond the basic position in a service position, which is not shown in the figures. In this position is the service section 14 accessible to a user. Behind the partial partial area 22 arranged, not shown, water and milk containers can then be filled. Also one behind the partial partial surfaces 23 arranged, not shown bean container can then be filled. The movement of the partial partial surfaces 22 . 23 and the activation or deactivation of the built-in coffee machine 1 are coupled together in the same way as described in the first embodiment.

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Hot beverage preparation device, designed as a built-in coffee machine

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front surface

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Aufstelleinrichtung

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output device

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container

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output area

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Heart of hot beverage preparation device

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footprint

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discharge opening

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cleaning element

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activation device

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service section

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subarea

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First, here left Partialteilfläche

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Second, here right Partialteilfläche

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2946703 A1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Hot beverage preparation device (1), in particular fully automatic coffee machine, with a front surface (2), a partial surface (21) of the front surface (2), an erector (3), an output device (4) and an output region (6) above the positioning device (3), wherein the partial surface (21) at least partially covers the dispensing region (6) in a basic position and wherein the partial surface (21) is movable relative to the positioning device (3) and / or the dispensing device (4) and can be brought to an operating position in which they are the output area (6) releases, characterized in that the partial surface (21) in the operating position, the output area (6) in at least one direction, in particular to an interior (7) of the hot beverage preparation device (1) out limited. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the partial surface (21) of the basic position in the operating position and / or from the operating position in the basic position perpendicular to the front surface (2) movable, in particular translationally movable, is. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the partial surface (21) has two Partialteilflächen (22, 23) which are rotationally movable from the basic position into the operating position and / or from the operating position to the basic position by an axis (12, 13). Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the output device (4) behind the front surface (2) outside the partial surface (21) can be arranged and that the output device (4) and / or at least one output opening (9) at least for beverage dispensing vertically and / or horizontally relative to the positioning device (3) adjustable, in particular automatically telescopically adjustable in the direction of a container (5) is. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (21) and / or one of the Partialteilflächen (22, 23) at least in the normal position and the operating position a service section (14), in particular for a user inaccessible, covered , Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to Claim 5 , characterized in that the partial surface (21) and / or one of the Partialteilflächen (22, 23) can be brought into a service position in which it makes the service section (14) accessible to the user. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an activation device (11) upon activation and / or deactivation of the hot beverage preparation device (1), an automatic movement of the partial surface (21) and / or Partialteilflächen (22, 23) of the Basic position in operating position and / or from the operational to the basic position triggers. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the activation device (11) upon activation and / or deactivation of the partial surface (21) and / or one of the partial partial surfaces (22, 23) triggers an activation and / or deactivation of the hot beverage preparation device (1). Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cleaning, care and / or rinsing process in located in the basic position part surface (21) and / or Partialteilflächen (22, 23) is feasible. Hot beverage preparation device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cleaning element (10) in a region of the partial surface (21) and / or at least a partial partial surface (22, 23) is arranged and cleaning in the movement between the basic position and operating position a footprint (8) of the positioning device (3) acts.

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