WO2010121299A1 - Bec à vapeur - Google Patents

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WO2010121299A1
WO2010121299A1 PCT/AU2010/000443 AU2010000443W WO2010121299A1 WO 2010121299 A1 WO2010121299 A1 WO 2010121299A1 AU 2010000443 W AU2010000443 W AU 2010000443W WO 2010121299 A1 WO2010121299 A1 WO 2010121299A1
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beverage maker
maker according
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nozzle
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Nick O'loughlin
Daniel Corkin
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Sunbeam Corporation Limited
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Priority to AU2010239136A priority patent/AU2010239136B2/en
Publication of WO2010121299A1 publication Critical patent/WO2010121299A1/fr

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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
    • A47J31/4489—Steam nozzles, e.g. for introducing into a milk container to heat and foam milk

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  • the present invention relates to a steam wand for heating and/or frothing milk.
  • the steam wand is suitable for use with an espresso coffee machine or similar, and will be described in relation to that embodiment.
  • espresso machines include a steam wand for preparing milk for mixing in the beverage.
  • the steam wand When making a beverage (e.g. a cappuccino, cafe latte, hot chocolate) the steam wand is inserted into a jug of milk, and a valve is operated to produce steam and emit it from the end of the wand in order to heat and froth the milk. The heated milk is then mixed in the beverage.
  • a beverage e.g. a cappuccino, cafe latte, hot chocolate
  • the temperature of the milk is of critical importance. If the milk is under heated the resulting beverage will be cold. On the other hand, if the milk is overheated it may be scalded or burnt and impart an unpleasant flavour to the beverage, not froth properly, and/or be of a temperature dangerous to the end consumer.
  • the steam flowing through the steam wand can heat the wand to high temperatures. This can, in turn, cause injury or discomfort if the steam wand is inadvertently or deliberately touched during or after operation. It would be desirable to provide an beverage maker which reduces this risk of injury.
  • the correct temperature of the milk has been gauged by the operator of the machine estimating the temperature of the milk by feeling the outside of the stainless steel jug in which the milk is heated with their hand. Once the operator decides the milk is at the correct temperature operation of the steam wand is terminated and the steam wand removed from the milk. This means for determining the correct temperature requires both a significant amount of skill and experience to determine the correct temperature for the milk, and constant attention to the milk whilst the steam wand is in operation.
  • thermometer An alternative method of measuring milk temperature is to place a thermometer in the milk.
  • the thermometer may be held in place during use by a clip or similar, however does not alleviate the requirement for constant attention and, additionally, can get in the way.
  • the present invention provides a beverage maker including a steam generation means, a steam wand, and a control valve for controlling the passage of steam from the steam generation means to the steam wand, the steam wand including: an arm; a nozzle located at a distal end of the arm; a steam duct defined within the steam wand and through which, in use, steam from the steam generation means is vented, via the nozzle, into a liquid; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the liquid, the temperature sensor being transversely spaced from a central axis of the steam wand; and an insulating member for insulating the temperature sensor from heat generated by steam travelling through the steam duct.
  • the steam wand may include an insulating air gap through which steam cannot flow, the air gap located between the temperature sensor and the steam duct.
  • the air gap may be provided by at least one of a recess in the nozzle and a recess in the insulating member.
  • the temperature sensor may be mounted in the insulating member and, in use, in thermal communication with the liquid.
  • the insulating member may be an insulating sleeve surrounding and coaxial with the steam path.
  • the insulating member may be mounted to the arm and define a bore into which a stem of the nozzle is received, thereby mounting the nozzle to the insulating member, the bore defined by the insulating member being coaxial with the steam path.
  • the bore defined by the insulating member and the stem of the nozzle may be complementarily threaded to allow the nozzle to be removably screwed into the insulating member.
  • the beverage maker may further include a threaded nozzle mount located at a distal end of the arm, the nozzle mount and nozzle being complementarily threaded to allow the nozzle to be removably screwed into the nozzle mount.
  • the insulating member may define a bore which receives the nozzle mount.
  • An outer peripheral surface of the insulating member may be flush with a peripheral surface of a head of the nozzle.
  • An outer peripheral surface of the arm may be flush with the outer peripheral surface of the insulating member to provide a steam wand with a smooth and unbroken profile.
  • the insulating member may be is provided with an opening in which a thermally conductive plug is received, and the temperature sensor may be mounted in the thermally conductive plug.
  • the temperature sensor may be connected to a beverage maker controller by a sensor cable, the sensor cable passing through the insulating member and the arm.
  • the sensor cable may pass through a sensor cable conduit, at least part of the sensor cable conduit being located within the arm.
  • a proximate end of the arm may be connected to a joint mounted in the beverage maker, the joint allowing for angular and/or rotational movement of the arm, and wherein the sensor cable passes through the ball joint.
  • the beverage maker may further include a temperature display for displaying the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor.
  • the temperature display may be a dial display.
  • the beverage maker may further include a parameter display for displaying desirable beverage making parameters.
  • the parameter display may be a dial display.
  • the beverage maker may include a flow sensor and/or a pressure sensor, and the beverage making parameters may include parameters relating to the flow-rate of liquid in the beverage maker and/or the pressure of liquid in the beverage maker.
  • the beverage maker may further include a user interface operable by a user to vent steam from the steam wand, and the beverage maker controller may be adapted to terminate generation of steam through the steam wand if the temperature sensor senses that the liquid has exceeded a predetermined temperature.
  • a user may input the type of liquid via a user interface, and the type of liquid input may determine the predetermined temperature at which the controller will terminate generation of steam through the steam wand.
  • the steam duct may be defined by an external wall of the arm. Alternatively, the steam duct may not be defined by an external wall of the arm.
  • the beverage maker may further include a steam insulation means for insulating the external wall of the arm and/or the sensor cable from steam travelling through the steam duct.
  • the steam insulation means may include an air gap.
  • the steam duct may be formed of an insulating material and form part of the steam insulation means.
  • the steam duct may be manufactured from PTFE.
  • the present invention provides a beverage maker including a steam generation means, a steam wand, and a control valve for controlling the passage of steam from the steam generation means to the steam wand, the steam wand including: an arm having an external wall; a nozzle located at a distal end of the arm; an internal steam duct defined within the steam wand through which, in use, steam from the steam generation means is vented, via the nozzle, into a liquid; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the liquid, the temperature sensor being transversely spaced from a central axis of the steam wand; a steam insulation means for insulating the external wall from steam travelling through the steam duct.
  • the steam insulation means may include an air gap.
  • the internal steam duct may be formed of an insulating material and form part of the steam insulation means.
  • the internal steam duct may be manufactured from PTFE.
  • a beverage maker including a steam generation means, a steam wand, and a control valve for controlling the passage of steam from the steam generation means to the steam wand, the steam wand including: an arm having an external wall; a nozzle located at a distal end of the arm; a internal steam conduit running inside the arm; and an insulating means interposed between the external wall of the arm and the internal steam conduit.
  • Figure 1 provides a perspective view of a beverage maker in accordance with an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2A provides a functional block diagram of beverage maker components suitable for use with the beverage maker of figure 1 ;
  • Figure 2B provides a functional block diagram of an alternative set of beverage maker components suitable for use with the beverage maker of figure 1 ;
  • Figure 2C provides a functional block diagram of a further alternative set of beverage maker components suitable for use with the beverage maker of figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 provides an exploded perspective view of a steam wand for use with the beverage maker of figure 1 in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 4 provides a sectional perspective view of the steam wand of figure 3;
  • Figure 5A provides a sectional perspective view of the distal end of the steam wand of figure 3;
  • Figure 5B provides a sectional perspective view of the proximate end of the steam wand of figure 3;
  • Figure 6 provides a depiction of the steam wand of figure 3 being used in a receptacle of liquid
  • Figure 7A provides a sectional view of the proximate end of a steam wand in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 7B provides a sectional perspective view of the distal end of a steam wand in accordance with a further alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7C provides a sectional view of the distal end of a steam wand in accordance with yet a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7D provides a perspective view of the distal end of the steam wand of figure 7C;
  • Figures 8A to 8D depict the steps involved in producing an insulating sleeve with a temperature sensor for use with the steam wand of figure 3;
  • Figure 9 provides a plan view a steam wand in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 10 provides a partial perspective view of the distal end of the steam wand of figure 9;
  • Figure 11 provides a partial sectional view of the distal end of the steam wand of figure 9 without the nozzle in place;
  • Figure 12 provides a partial sectional view of the distal end of the steam wand of figure 9 with the nozzle in place.
  • Figure 1 provides a perspective view of a beverage maker 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
  • the beverage maker 100 is an espresso machine and includes a steam wand 102, a user interface 104 in the form of press buttons, and a filter holder head 106 removably mountable to the beverage maker 100.
  • the beverage maker also includes display area 110 for displaying information such as (e.g.) the mode of operation of the beverage maker 100 and, if the steam wand 102 is being used, the temperature of the liquid in which the steam wand 102 is placed.
  • the display area 110 may include a variety of displays, such as one or more digital, LCD, and/or LED displays, one or more touch screen displays, analogue dials, digital screens representing analogue dials, and/or or other displays.
  • display area 110 includes a pair of analogue dial type displays 111 and 113.
  • Dial displays 111 and 113 each include a needle 115 and
  • the dial may also display range information to indicate to the user acceptable or optimal operational ranges.
  • the beverage maker is also usable to deliver steam via the steam wand 102.
  • the free (or distal) end of the steam wand is inserted into a jug of liquid such as milk and operated (again via the user interface) to vent steam into the liquid thereby heating and frothing the liquid which can then be added to the espresso coffee (or used for any other purpose).
  • FIGS 2A to 2C functional block diagrams 200 showing beverage maker components suitable for use in beverage maker 100 are provided.
  • the components depicted in functional block diagram 200 of figure 2A include a water reservoir 202, a pump 204 and a water heater 206, together providing a steam generation means.
  • a valve 208 is operable to open/close a fluid path from the water reservoir 202 to the filter holder 106 (in order to make the shot of espresso) or to open/close a path from the water reservoir 202 to the steam wand 102.
  • the user may also be able to operate the beverage maker 100 to vent either steam or hot water out of the steam wand 102.
  • the beverage maker 100 includes a controller 210 which is connected to the water reservoir 202, pump 204, water heater 206, valve 208, steam wand 102, user interface 104, and display area 110.
  • the plumbing of the beverage maker may split flows for beverage making (i.e. delivery to the filter holder 106) and steam venting (via steam wand 102) earlier and provide separate pumps and/or heaters for each path.
  • pressure relief valves may be provided as appropriate in the plumbing to prevent dangerous or undesirable pressure build-up.
  • the controller 210 is a programmable logic controller. Other controllers are, of course, possible, such as (by way of non-limiting example) a microprocessor-based controller and/or a printed circuit board controller. Controller 210 is programmed to receive a user input from the user interface 104 and operate the pump 204, water heater 206 and valve 208 accordingly. The controller 210 may also receive input from the various components of the beverage maker 100 and display these on the display area 110. For example, the controller 210 may receive water level signals from a water level sensor (not shown) in the water reservoir 202, operational information from the pump 204, heater 206 and/or valve 208, and, as discussed in more detail below, temperature sensor signals from the steam wand 102. In the present embodiment the controller 210 is configured to display the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor 318 on dial display 111.
  • FIG 2B a functional block diagram 212 depicting a slightly alternative set of beverage maker components suitable for use with the beverage maker of figure 1 is provided.
  • the components shown in figure 2B are largely the same as those shown in figure 2A (with the same reference numerals being used for simplicity), however further include a flow sensor 214.
  • Flow sensor 214 may be of any suitable type, for example a turbine type flow meter, and is located between the water reservoir 202 and the pump 204 and is adapted to send information regarding the flow of water to the controller 210.
  • Flow sensor 214 could, alternatively, be located downstream of the pump 204, however in this case the flow sensor 214 would need to be capable of dealing with the high pressure flow generated by the pump 214.
  • Flow sensor 214 may also be used to measure the correct amount of liquid for a operation selected by the user. For example, if the user selects to make a single beverage the controller 210 may use the flow sensor 214 to measure out 30mm (or the desired amount per beverage) of water. Alternatively, if a user selects to make two beverages the controller 210 may use the flow sensor 214 to measure out 60mm (or twice the volume required for a single beverage).
  • the controller 210 can use dial display 113 (or, in alternative embodiments, any other suitable type of display) to display beverage making parameters.
  • the controller 210 may use information from the flow sensor 214 to display the flow rate of liquid through the beverage maker 100. This parameter (the flow rate of liquid) can be used to indicate whether the beverage maker is operating within acceptable/optimal beverage making parameters.
  • the beverage maker 100 is used to make coffee, the coffee grounds packed into the filter holder 106 create backpressure in the plumbing of the beverage maker 100 which in turn influences the flow rate sensed by the flow sensor 214.
  • the controller 210 can display whether optimal beverage making parameters have been reached.
  • the range 121 may be presented to indicate upper and lower flow rate bounds for desirable/optimal flow rates.
  • the actual optimal flow may vary according to the particular beverage maker, however for a relatively standard beverage maker, a flow rate of approximately 30ml/30seconds is acceptable and may be represented by the controller 210 on dial 113 as being within the optimal range.
  • Figure 2C provides a further alternative to the components indicated in figures 2A and 2B.
  • FIG. 2C the components indicated in functional block diagram 216 of figure 2C are largely the same as in figures 2A and 2B 1 however the additional component of a pressure sensor 218 located between the pump and the 204 and the water heater 206 is provided.
  • Pressure sensor 218 measures the pressure in the beverage maker 100 between the pump 204 and the compressed coffee grounds in the filter holder 106.
  • Dial display 113 may be a mechanical pressure display linked directly to the pressure sensor 218 in order to display the pressure sensed.
  • the pressure sensor 218 may transmit signals to the controller 210 for display on an alternative display means (such as a digital display).
  • the range 121 of dial display 113 is, in this instance, set to highlight approximately 9 Bar as the optimal pressure for making espresso coffee (the typically accepted pressure for brewing espresso is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure).
  • figure 2C also includes the flow sensor 214, it will be appreciated that if the pressure sensor 218 is used to indicate acceptable/optimal beverage making conditions, the flow sensor 214 is not required for this purpose.
  • Flow sensor 214 may, however, have alternative uses such as measuring the correct volume of liquid as described above.
  • the embodiment described in figure 2B allows a single sensor (flow sensor 214) to provide information on both the optimal beverage making conditions (based on flow rate) and the measurement of the volume of liquid delivered. This is in contrast with the embodiment of figure 2C which relies on the pressure sensor 218 to determine/display the optimal beverage making conditions (based on pressure).
  • Steam wand 102 includes a nozzle 302 having a threaded stem 304 and defining an axially extending nozzle conduit 306 through which, in use, steam/water is vented.
  • the nozzle 302 is provided with an intermediate elongate annular recess 308 formed in the shaft below the thread and is provided with a lower O-ring recess 309.
  • the nozzle 302 is manufactured from stainless steel which is inert to most liquids (e.g. milk or water) in which the nozzle 302 may be placed and is easily cleaned.
  • the nozzle 302 may, of course, be manufactured from alternative suitable materials such as chromed brass or even an insulating material such as nylon.
  • the stem 304 of the nozzle 302 is received in an insulating sleeve 311 moulded, in this instance, from nylon (though alternative insulating materials are of course possible such as silicone, glass, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, e.g. Teflon), or ceramic materials.
  • the insulating sleeve is provided with a threaded axial bore 213 for receiving the threaded stem 304 of the nozzle 302, and an O-ring placed in the O-ring recess 309 serves to seal the connection.
  • the outer peripheral surface of the insulating sleeve 311 is flush with the head 305 of the nozzle 302 providing both an aesthetically streamlined steam wand and allowing the steam wand 102 to be easily cleaned after use.
  • the smooth and continuous finish facilitates the wiping off of dried milk residue.
  • the insulating sleeve includes a cable conduit 314 and an opening 316.
  • the cable conduit 314 of the insulating sleeve 311 accommodates a temperature sensor 318 which is connected to the controller 210 via a sensor cable 320.
  • the temperature sensor 318 is located in the opening 316 and connected to a stainless steel plug 317 which occupies the opening 316 (to prevent liquid entering) and transfers heat from the liquid to the sensor 318.
  • Manufacture of the plug 317 and connection to the temperature sensor 318 and insulating sleeve 311 is described in more detail below and with reference to figure 8.
  • the temperature sensor cable 320 is accommodated in the cable conduit 314.
  • the temperature sensor 318 is, in this instance, an electronic temperature sensor such as a thermistor, however an alternative sensor (e.g. a thermocouple) could of course be used.
  • the insulating sleeve 311 is secured in a distal end 322 of an arm 324 by an adhesive (or, if desired, mechanical means) such that the outer surface of the arm 324 is relatively flush with the outer peripheral surface of the insulating sleeve 311.
  • the arm 324 may be made of chrome plated brass, stainless steel, or any other suitable material.
  • a suitable adhesive for securing the insulating sleeve 311 in the arm 324 is RTV (a silicone based glue) which serves to both fix the insulating sleeve 311 in place and seal the interface between the insulating sleeve 311 and arm 324.
  • the arm 324 is hollow and defines an arm conduit 326 through which sensor cable 320 passes and (in use) steam/water flows.
  • the arm conduit 326 itself acts as a steam duct.
  • a proximate end 328 of the steam arm 324 is connected to a ball joint 330.
  • the ball joint 330 includes a stem 331 (to which the proximate end 328 of the steam arm 324 is welded) and ball 333 (which allows for angular and rotational movement of the steam arm 324).
  • the connection of the steam arm 324 with the ball joint 330 facilitated by a shoulder 335, a nylon ball joint cover 332 and lower nylon bush 334.
  • the ball joint 330 is also hollow, defining a joint conduit 336 through which the sensor cable 320 and (in use) steam/water pass.
  • the compression connector includes a lower housing 340 defining a cavity 342 for receiving the ball joint 330.
  • the lower housing 340 has an opening 344 through which the stem 331 of the ball joint 330 passes.
  • the compression connector also includes an upper housing 346 which is screwed into the lower housing 340 (with a compression O- ring 348 interposed between).
  • the upper housing 346 also includes a hollow threaded shaft 350 defining an upper housing conduit 352 through which sensor cable 320 and steam/water pass.
  • the ball joint 330 When assembled the ball joint 330 is located in the cavity 342 with the stem 331 of the ball joint 330 extending through opening 344.
  • a hollow nylon bush 354 with O-ring 356 and a stainless steel spring 358 are positioned above the ball joint 330 and the upper housing 346 screwed into the lower housing 340. Once assembled the spring 358 bears on a washer 355 which urges the bush 354 onto the ball joint 330 and the ball joint 330 into the lower nylon bush 334 in the bottom of the cavity 342.
  • a stop may be fitted to the ball joint 330, the compression connector 338, or the beverage maker 100 itself to limit the available movement of the steam wand 102.
  • the steam wand 102 could be connected to the beverage maker 100 in alternative ways for allowing rotational and/or angular movement of the steam wand 102 or, if desired, for securing the steam wand 102 immovably in place.
  • a cylindrical joint is provided to attach the steam wand 102 to the beverage maker 100.
  • the threaded shaft 350 of the compression connector 338 is received in a complementarily threaded T-connector 360 (as shown in figure 5B).
  • a fluid arm 362 of the T-connector 360 is (via additional plumbing) adapted to receive steam/water from the water reservoir 202 (heated by heater 206).
  • a cable arm 364 of the T-connector 360 is adapted to accommodate the sensor cable 320 (which continues from the cable arm
  • Seal 366 may, for example, be manufactured from a silicone compound such as
  • the various components of the steam wand 102 define a fluid path/duct through which steam/water from the water reservoir 202 can pass.
  • the fluid path is defined by the fluid arm 362 of the T-connector 360, the hollow threaded shaft 350 of the compression connector 338, the ball joint conduit 336, the arm conduit 326, and the nozzle conduit 306.
  • the various components also provide a cable path though which the cable 320 connecting the temperature sensor 318 to the controller 210 passes.
  • the cable path is, in this instance, defined by the cable arm 364 of the T-connector 258, the hollow threaded shaft 350 of the compression connector 338, the ball joint conduit 336, the arm conduit 326, and the cable conduit 314 in the insulating sleeve 311.
  • the sensor cable 320 is sheathed in Teflon (or any other suitable thermally and/or electrically insulating material) to prevent any adverse effects to the cable from the steam/water.
  • the danger of the cable being caught or damaged during use is minimised, and the sensor cable 320 is prevented from accumulating dried milk/liquid (which could be the case, for example, if the cable were carried on the outside of the steam arm 102). Also, the external appearance of the beverage maker 100 is not compromised by the addition of an extra external cable.
  • the distal end 322 (including the nozzle 302 and temperature sensor 318) it is placed in a jug 602 or similar of liquid (e.g. milk).
  • liquid e.g. milk
  • the temperature sensor 318 In order for the temperature sensor 318 to effectively sense the temperature of the liquid the plug 317 must be in contact with the liquid, defining a minimum level of immersion of the steam wand 102 (or, alternatively, a minimum liquid level 604).
  • a user then operates the beverage maker 100 (via the user interface 104) to vent steam from the steam wand 102, causing the controller 210 to pump water from the reservoir 202 through the water heater 206 (where it is heated to steam) and open valve 208 to allow the steam to flow to the steam wand 102 and though the fluid path in the steam wand.
  • the temperature sensor 318 As the liquid is heated heat is transferred to the temperature sensor 318 via the plug 317 allowing the temperature sensor 318 to monitor the temperature of the fluid.
  • the arrangement of the steam wand 102 is such that the temperature sensor 318 is insulated from steam flowing through the steam path in the steam wand 102 (and, in particular, through the nozzle conduit 306).
  • the insulation of the temperature sensor 318 is achieved by the combination of the air gap between the nozzle 302 and the insulating sleeve 311 (provided by the annular recess 308 in the nozzle 302) and the insulating material of the insulating sleeve 311 itself. While the air gap in this embodiment is provided by the recess 308 in the nozzle, the recess could alternatively be provided in the insulating sleeve 311 itself.
  • the opening 316 in the insulating sleeve 311 allows fluid to come into contact with the temperature sensor 318 and provide accurate readings.
  • FIGS. 7A to 7D depict alternative embodiments of a steam wand according to the present invention.
  • the sensor cable 320 does not travel through the entire ball joint 330 but exits from an opening 702 in the stem 331 of the ball joint 330 (the opening sealed by a sealant such as RTV or a moulded silicone).
  • the opening 702 is positioned inside the beverage maker 100 so, once again, the cable is internal to the beverage maker 100.
  • the insulating sleeve 311 is further provided with a thermally conductive sleeve 710.
  • Thermally conductive sleeve 710 is made of chrome plated brass though may be made of an alternative conductor.
  • the thermally conductive sleeve 702 is countersunk so as to remain flush with the remainder of the insulating sleeve 311 and the head of the nozzle 302.
  • the thermally conductive sleeve 702 is insulated from steam passing through the nozzle 302 by the air gap and the insulating sleeve 311.
  • the thermally conductive sleeve 702 covers opening 316 and plug 317, transmitting heat to the temperature sensor 318 via plug 317.
  • the insulating sleeve is replaced with a localised sensor insulator 720 which houses plug 317 and temperature sensor 318.
  • the localised sensor insulator seats in a stainless steel sensor holder 722 which includes a conduit 724 for housing the sensor cable 320 and into which nozzle 302 screws .
  • the controller 210 is configured to receive signals from the temperature sensor 318 indicative of the sensed temperature.
  • the controller 210 can be configured to display the temperature of the fluid to the user on display area 110.
  • the temperature is displayed on the dial display 111 , although alternative means for displaying the temperature (such as a digital display) may, of course, be provided.
  • the controller may generate an audible alarm when a pre- determined temperature is reached to alert a user to this.
  • the controller 210 may be configured to automatically terminate operation of the steam wand 102 (e.g. by closing valve 208 and/or ceasing operation of pump 204) when the predetermined temperature is sensed by the temperature sensor 318.
  • an appropriate pre-determined temperature to prevent boiling and/or burning of the milk is in the range of 55° to 65°.
  • the controller 210 may allow a user to specify (via the user interface 104) the type of fluid being heated/frothed by the steam arm 102 and terminate operation of the steam wand at a pre-determined temperature appropriate for that fluid. For example, if full cream milk is specified the pre-determined temperature may be 60°, while if skim milk is specified the pre-determined temperature may be 50°. Temperatures may also be set for other fluids such as soy milk and rice milk.
  • FIG. 8A to 8D one method for manufacturing an insulating sleeve 311 with a temperature sensor 318 and thermally conductive plug 317 for the steam arm of the above described embodiment is depicted.
  • the thermally conductive plug 317 is machined, for example from stainless steel.
  • the plug 317 is provided with a cavity 802 which, as shown in figure 8B, receives the temperature sensor 318.
  • the temperature sensor 318 (in this case a thermistor) is glued into the cavity 802 by using a strong thermally conductive resin.
  • the plug 317 with temperature sensor 318 received therein is then moulded into an insert 804. Moulding the plug 317 and temperature sensor 318 (and part of the temperature sensor cable 320) into the insert 804 holds these components in place for the final moulding step described below.
  • the insert 804 is moulded from an insulating material (in this instance nylon) and includes a pair of apertures 806 which allow the manufacturing tool (when closed) to hold the sensor cable 220 in place during moulding. When closed the tool also holds the plug 317 in place. Insert 804 also includes recesses 808 which interlock with the insulating sleeve body 810.
  • the moulded insert 804 (carrying the plug 317, temperature sensor 318 and part of the sensor cable 320) is moulded into the body 810 of the insulating sleeve 311.
  • Body 810 is also moulded from an insulating material such as nylon.
  • shoulder 812 is hidden within arm 324, making the insulating sleeve 311 appear as a single moulding to the end user.
  • Shoulder 812 is the same width as the wall of the arm 324 providing (as described above) a continuous and flush surface formed by the arm 324 and insulating sleeve 311.
  • steam wand 900 includes a steam arm 902 terminating in a nozzle 904 at its distal end 905 and passing through a cylindrical joint 906 at its proximate end 907.
  • the distal end 905 of the steam arm 902 is provided with a temperature sensor 908.
  • the arm 902 is hollow and defines an insulating void 910 through which a sensor cable conduit 912 and an internal steam duct 914 pass.
  • Figure 11 provides a cross-sectional view of the distal end 905 of the steam arm 900 without the nozzle 904, and figure 12 provides the same view with the nozzle 904 in place.
  • the steam arm 902 is provided with a cut-away portion 916 through which the temperature of the milk (or other liquid) can be sensed by the temperature sensor 908 when in use.
  • Bracket 918 is, in this instance, is fixed to the inside of the distal end 905 of the steam arm 902 by welding with a silver solder, and is provided with a thread by which a nozzle mount 920 (discussed below) can be secured in the steam arm 902. If desired the bracket 918 could be fixed to the steam arm 918 and/or the nozzle mount 920 by alternative means.
  • the distal end 905 of the steam arm 902 is provided with a moulded insulating sleeve 919.
  • insulating sleeve 919 may be manufactured from nylon. Insulating sleeve 919 is secured in the end of the steam arm 902 (via a friction fit between the external wall of the arm 902, and the nozzle mount 920). If required the insulating sleeve 919 may be additionally or alternatively secured by an adhesive or other bond.
  • the insulating sleeve 919 serves to both mount the temperature sensor 908 (discussed below) in place and insulate the temperature sensor 908 from steam flowing through the steam arm 902.
  • Insulating sleeve 919 is provided with a channel 921 which receives a stainless steel sensor sheath 922.
  • the stainless steel sensor sheath 922 also passes through an aperture 917 in bracket 918, and carries the temperature sensor cable 923 with the temperature sensor 908 mounted at its end.
  • the temperature sensor 908 is connected to a stainless steel plug 909 and is spaced transversely from the central axis of the steam wand. The stainless steel plug 909 transfers heat from the liquid to the sensor 908.
  • the sheath 922 is further covered by the sensor cable conduit 912.
  • the sensor cable conduit 912 extends beyond the end of the sensor sheath 922, providing a cover for the temperature sensor cable 923 along the length of the steam arm 902.
  • the sensor cable conduit 912 is a PTFE (TeflonTM) tube which serves to insulate the sensor cable 923, however alternative insulating/protective materials could be used.
  • the nozzle mount 920 is provided with an outer thread by which the mount 920 is secured to the bracket 918, and an inner thread for receiving the nozzle 904.
  • the nozzle mount 920 is manufactured from brass, though alternative materials could be used (e.g. stainless steel, nylon, etc).
  • the nozzle mount 920 defines a passage with a narrow duct receiving bore 924 (through which the steam duct 914 passes) and a threaded nozzle receiving bore 925 (for receiving the nozzle 904).
  • steam duct 914 is a PTFE (TeflonTM) tube fitted with a brass tube end 927.
  • the end of the steam duct 914 downstream of the duct receiving bore 924 passes through a silicone O-ring 928. Downstream of the O-ring 928 the steam duct 914 is further fitted with a brass annulus 932 that prevents the O-ring 928 from sliding off the steam duct 914, as well as preventing the steam duct 914 from passing back through the duct receiving bore 924.
  • the end of the nozzle 904 bears against the brass annulus 932 which, in turn, deforms the O-ring 928 to seal the duct receiving bore 924.
  • the nozzle receiving bore 925 of the nozzle mount 920 receives the nozzle 904, which is complementarily threaded.
  • Nozzle 904 defines a stepped nozzle conduit 929.
  • the larger diameter region of the stepped conduit accommodates the steam duct 914, with the end 927 of the steam duct 914 abutting the shoulder 930 of the step.
  • the narrower diameter region of the step aligns with the end 927 of the steam duct 914, allowing steam flowing through the steam duct 914 to exit the nozzle 904.
  • the nozzle mount 920 and nozzle 904 are shaped such that when the nozzle 904 is screwed into the nozzle mount 920 an air gap 931 exists between the nozzle conduit 929 and the nozzle mount 920.
  • This air gap 931 serves to further insulate the temperature sensor 908 from the flow of steam through the steam arm 902.
  • steam to be vented through the steam wand 900 travels through the steam duct 914.
  • the both the external wall of the steam arm 902 and the sensor cable 923 (and cable conduit 912) is insulated from steam travelling through the steam wand 900.
  • the steam insulation is achieved by the air-gap 911 between the steam duct 914 and the external wall/sensor cable 923 as well as by the material of the steam duct 914 itself.
  • the air gap 911 may be partially or wholly filled with a further insulating material. This serves to insulate the temperature sensor cable 923 from noise that may otherwise be introduced by the passage of steam through the arm 902.
  • the arm 902 remains cooler during use and as such if touched during or after use, is less likely to injure/burn a user.
  • the steam wand 900 of the present embodiment is connected to the beverage maker via cylindrical joint 906.
  • Joints such as the cylindrical joint 906 are known in the art, and provide a connection that allows a limited range of angular movement of the steam wand 900 about a single axis only.
  • the proximate end 907 of the steam wand 900 extends through the cylindrical joint 906, carrying both the steam duct 914 and the sensor cable conduit 912 (housing the temperature sensor cable 923) pass. This arrangement prevents either the steam duct 914 or the sensor cable conduit 912 from twisting, kinking, or being otherwise stressed during movement of the steam arm 900.
  • the steam duct 914 is connected to the plumbing of the beverage maker such that steam is supplied directly into the steam duct 914, and the sensor cable 923 is connected, either directly or indirectly, to the controller 210.
  • an alternative joint for example the ball joint 330 described in relation to the above embodiment
  • the steam arm 900 could be fixedly connected to the beverage maker (i.e. in a static and unmovable position), rendering the requirement for a movable joint unnecessary.
  • the steam wand of the present invention may be used with alternative beverage makers than that described and depicted.
  • the steam wand may, further alternatively, be provided as a stand-alone unit.
  • the temperature sensor 318 may be provided with a transmitter for wirelessly communicating with a receiver.
  • the receiver may be adapted to communicate with a receiver controlled by controller 210, thereby avoiding the need for a sensor cable 320.
  • the transmitter may wirelessly communicate with a stand-alone receiver/display device which receives signals from the temperature sensor transmitter and provides a temperature read-out visible to a user.
  • this embodiment would allow a temperature sensing nozzle and receiver/display device to produced and sold, the nozzle capable of being retrofitted to existing steam wands/espresso makers.

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L'invention porte sur un dispositif de préparation de boisson, comprenant un moyen de génération de vapeur, un bec à vapeur et une vanne de commande pour commander le passage de vapeur du moyen de génération de vapeur au bec à vapeur. Le bec à vapeur comprend un bras, une buse située à une extrémité distale du bras, un conduit de vapeur défini à l'intérieur du bec à vapeur, à travers lequel, lors de l'utilisation, de la vapeur provenant du moyen de génération de vapeur est évacuée, par l'intermédiaire de la buse, dans un liquide. Le bec à vapeur comprend également un capteur de température pour détecter la température du liquide, le capteur de température étant espacé transversalement d'un axe central du bec à vapeur, et un élément isolant pour isoler le capteur de température de la chaleur générée par la vapeur se déplaçant à travers le conduit de vapeur.
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