EP4044880A1 - Verfahren und einrichtung zum erzeugen von getränken, vorzugsweise von milchschaum oder milchgetränken - Google Patents
Verfahren und einrichtung zum erzeugen von getränken, vorzugsweise von milchschaum oder milchgetränkenInfo
- Publication number
- EP4044880A1 EP4044880A1 EP20775215.5A EP20775215A EP4044880A1 EP 4044880 A1 EP4044880 A1 EP 4044880A1 EP 20775215 A EP20775215 A EP 20775215A EP 4044880 A1 EP4044880 A1 EP 4044880A1
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- Prior art keywords
- milk
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- flavor
- beverages
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
- A47J31/46—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices
- A47J31/469—Details of hydraulic circuits
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/40—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea
- A47J31/41—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea of liquid ingredients
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
- A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23J; THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT; PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
- A23L2/00—Non-alcoholic beverages; Dry compositions or concentrates therefor; Their preparation
- A23L2/52—Adding ingredients
- A23L2/54—Mixing with gases
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
- A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
- A47J31/4485—Nozzles dispensing heated and foamed milk, i.e. milk is sucked from a milk container, heated and foamed inside the device, and subsequently dispensed from the nozzle
Definitions
- the invention relates to a method for producing beverages, preferably milk foam or milk beverages, in which milk is sucked in from a container by means of a pump through at least one line and conveyed through this to an outlet, as well as a related device according to the preamble of claim 6.
- the milk sucked in from the container is cold or hot or it is too cold. tem or hot milk foam and then left out in a cup or the like.
- flavor liquids can be added to the drink produced by feeding them into bottle vessels that are interchangeably placed in or next to the coffee machine and through hoses to an outlet next to the milk outlet in the cup or the like. There they are added to the drink in a cup or something similar. However, this does not result in a uniform and well-mixed drink.
- the added flavor liquids are usually syrups with an aroma of vanilla, chocolate, fruits such as raspberry, strawberry or similar substances.
- flavor liquids containing alcohol can also be used, for example for Irish coffee or the like.
- the invention is based on the object of avoiding these disadvantages and of creating a method and a device of the type mentioned above, by means of which the preparation of flavored milk beverages is simplified and an optimal mixing of the taste liquid in the beverage is ensured.
- the object is achieved according to the invention in that preferably several different flavor liquids can be fed from one vessel each, optionally at least individually through at least one feed line into the line for the milk delivery.
- the flavor liquid is added when the milk drink is produced in the device, which is integrated in a coffee machine or a separate milk unit, with the result that a high degree of mixing and thus the desired taste is optimally achieved.
- the flavor liquid of the milk is advantageously fed into the milk feed line in front of the inlet opening of the air feed line.
- the invention When using a steam line opening into the milk delivery line as a heating device for the milk, the invention provides that the flavor liquid is fed to the beverage in front of the inlet opening of the steam line in the milk delivery line and this is also optimally solved in this respect, because the flavor liquid is also achieved with it is heated or when cold milk or cold milk foam is produced, it remains in the cold state.
- the flavor liquid is fed to the beverage after the inlet opening of the steam line in the milk delivery line, but before the beverage is discharged from the coffee machine. This could be advantageous in order to achieve a milk foam with a better consistency.
- the invention also provides that the coffee machine is preferably provided with four different flavor liquid vessels, which can be connected via a common connection part to the milk delivery line with four inlets and a non-return valve preventing the flow of milk or milk foam into the vessels. By selectively opening and closing the entrances, the drink can be given the desired taste.
- Another advantage of the method according to the invention is that, if necessary, the flavor liquid can be fed through the milk delivery line into the cup or the like, even without milk, in order to feed it separately to the beverage that has already been produced ren, for example, to enable a decorative touch on the surface of the milk foam.
- FIG. 1 shows a hydraulic diagram of a device according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a connecting sleeve at the inlet of the flavor liquid into the milk delivery line of the device according to FIG. 1.
- the device 1 shown in FIG. 1 contains a milk container 3 with a line 2 which can be connected to the line 4 as a suction hose with a two-way valve 2 '.
- the milk container 3 could also consist of several sub-containers with different types of milk. In principle, this two-way valve 2 'could be provided with a through throttle so that approximately the same amount of milk would be sucked in regardless of the level in the container 3.
- the device 1 also contains an air supply line 7, which can be connected to the inlet opening 31 of the line 4 via a switchable control valve 5 and a check valve 6, for preparing the milk foam.
- a controllable pump 8 is arranged in the line 4, with which the milk is sucked in from the milk container 3 and conveyed to an outlet 11.
- the pump 8, designed for example as a gear pump, is preferably followed by two throttle points 9, 17 in the line 4 in order to achieve swirling of the milk or the milk / air mixture.
- a heating device for heating the milk or the milk foam is arranged, which comes from a steam supply line 10 with a pressure equalizing valve 12 and subsequently at least one steam line 12 ', which open into the line 4 via a closing or opening valve 13' and a check valve 14 '.
- the line 4 contains a further throttle 17 for slowing down or swirling the milk or milk foam, which is optionally provided.
- the line 4 is followed by an outlet line 20 to an outlet 11 for the milk beverage produced for filling a cup 33 or the like.
- a two-way valve 21 serves, on the one hand, to let the milk or milk foam through to the outlet 11 and, on the other hand, interacts with a conventional cleaning circuit, of which an inlet and outlet line 22 with a cleaning valve 23 that can be switched on or off is shown.
- At least one thermal sensor 18 for measuring the temperature of the milk or the milk foam is integrated in the line 4.
- a controlled production of milk foam is made possible in a known manner via a regulation, which is not explained in more detail.
- a measuring device for determining the consistency of the prepared milk foam could also be integrated in the line 4.
- the device 1 contains a feed device 24, in particular for producing flavored milk beverages from a plurality of vessels 25a to 25d which are filled with flavor liquids during operation. In each vessel there is a taste liquid with a different or possibly the same aroma.
- the device is equipped with four vessels. However, it is possible within the scope of the invention to provide fewer or more than four vessels, depending on the requirements. This ge Fasse are advantageously placed interchangeably in the device 1 so that they can be replaced with new vessels after emptying.
- syrups with an aroma of vanilla, chocolate, fruits, such as raspberries, strawberries, bananas or similar substances, or even alcohol-containing flavor liquids, are particularly suitable as flavor liquids.
- the liquids in the vessels 25a to 25d can be selectively sucked in or out via individual lines 26a to 26d from the pump 8 and / or via a conveying means 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d into the common supply line 27 with a check valve 28 directly into the line 2. be conveyed, in which the selected flavor liquid is mixed with the milk.
- the inlet opening of the supply line 27 in the line 2 is located between the milk container 3 and the two-way valve 2 ', ie in front of the pump 8 sucking in the milk and in front of the inlet opening 31 of the air supply line 7 Taste of the selected flavor liquid can be generated.
- These conveying means 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d can also be just controllable valves, one or more of which would be opened when the respective flavor liquid is supplied, so that the latter would be sucked in by the pump 8.
- a device 24 ′ shown in dashed lines, is indicated in FIG. 1, which device could be provided instead of or in addition to device 24.
- the connection in the line 4 is placed behind the connection 15 of the steam line 12 ' .
- a supply line 27 'with a check valve 28' is provided to connect the containers 25a 'to 25d' to the line 4.
- the device 24, 24 'according to the invention which can be integrated in a coffee machine or in a separate unit, is characterized by a very compact design which enables selective selection via selection buttons on the operating display. It also has the advantage that it hardly affects the overall structure of the device up to the outlet.
- FIG. 2 also shows a variant of a connecting sleeve 30 of the feed device 24, which connects the lines 25a to 25d and the feed line 27 into the line 4. Such a connection can thus be installed very easily.
- each line 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d could also lead directly into this milk line.
- closing valves could be provided, as mentioned, so that when a certain flavor liquid is selected, the corresponding closing valve is opened and the only conveying means switched on and thus this corresponding flavor liquid would be pumped into the milk pipe. More than one flavor liquid could also be supplied at the same time.
- a continuous flow heater or the like could be provided as the heating device, which would be integrated in the known manner in the line 4 of the milk delivery.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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CH01308/19A CH716691A2 (de) | 2019-10-14 | 2019-10-14 | Verfahren und Einrichtung zum Erzeugen von Getränken, vorzugsweise von Milchschaum oder Milchgetränken. |
PCT/EP2020/075370 WO2021073809A1 (de) | 2019-10-14 | 2020-09-10 | Verfahren und einrichtung zum erzeugen von getränken, vorzugsweise von milchschaum oder milchgetränken |
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EP4044880A1 true EP4044880A1 (de) | 2022-08-24 |
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EP20775215.5A Pending EP4044880A1 (de) | 2019-10-14 | 2020-09-10 | Verfahren und einrichtung zum erzeugen von getränken, vorzugsweise von milchschaum oder milchgetränken |
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US (1) | US20220369850A1 (de) |
EP (1) | EP4044880A1 (de) |
JP (1) | JP2022552619A (de) |
CN (1) | CN114401654A (de) |
AU (1) | AU2020365214A1 (de) |
CH (1) | CH716691A2 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2021073809A1 (de) |
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US7507430B2 (en) * | 2005-06-10 | 2009-03-24 | Concordia Coffee Company, Inc. | Method for preparing a heated flavored beverage |
EP2011421B1 (de) * | 2007-07-05 | 2010-07-14 | Schaerer AG | Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von auf Milch basierenden Getränken |
AU2008286188A1 (en) * | 2007-08-06 | 2009-02-12 | Egro Coffee Systems Ag | Device for producing and dispensing beverages mixed from milk with liquid flavoring agents |
EP2412280B1 (de) * | 2010-06-30 | 2014-02-12 | Gruppo Cimbali S.p.A. | Verfahren zur Abgabe eines Getränks mit einem Basisflüssigkeitsprodukt und mindestens einem Geschmacksstoff sowie Vorrichtung zur Implementierung des Verfahrens |
US8746506B2 (en) * | 2011-05-26 | 2014-06-10 | Pepsico, Inc. | Multi-tower modular dispensing system |
DE102011084901A1 (de) * | 2011-10-20 | 2013-04-25 | Franke Kaffeemaschinen Ag | Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von Milch und Verfahren zum Erwärmen von Milch |
EP3000365A1 (de) * | 2014-09-24 | 2016-03-30 | Qbo Coffee GmbH | Milchschäumergerät |
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- 2020-09-10 US US17/753,991 patent/US20220369850A1/en active Pending
- 2020-09-10 EP EP20775215.5A patent/EP4044880A1/de active Pending
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WO2021073809A1 (de) | 2021-04-22 |
JP2022552619A (ja) | 2022-12-19 |
CN114401654A (zh) | 2022-04-26 |
CH716691A2 (de) | 2021-04-15 |
US20220369850A1 (en) | 2022-11-24 |
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