US20030155101A1 - Liquid beverage dispensing machine - Google Patents

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US20030155101A1
US20030155101A1 US10/257,430 US25743003A US2003155101A1 US 20030155101 A1 US20030155101 A1 US 20030155101A1 US 25743003 A US25743003 A US 25743003A US 2003155101 A1 US2003155101 A1 US 2003155101A1
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    • 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
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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
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    • A47J31/462—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices with an intermediate liquid storage tank
    • A47J31/465—Dispensing spouts, pumps, drain valves or like liquid transporting devices with an intermediate liquid storage tank for the heated water
    • 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
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    • A47J31/401—Beverage-making apparatus with dispensing means for adding a measured quantity of ingredients, e.g. coffee, water, sugar, cocoa, milk, tea whereby the powder ingredients and the water are delivered to a mixing bowl

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  • the present invention relates to beverage making machines and more particularly relates to improvements in such machines for dispensing hot beverages such as coffee.
  • Widespread consumption of coffee has spawned production of various machines for dispensing and brewing coffee.
  • These machines can be generally divided into two main categories namely vending machines which may be operated by consumers on demand and which dispense coffee and other hot-beverages according to a mix prescribed by the consumer and generally at the touch of a button.
  • Those machines provide a generally low standard of beverage, but they are quick and convenient and therefore have satisfied a particular market.
  • the second category of machine is the brewing type which brews coffee beans and produces a higher quality of coffee such a cappuccino.
  • the present invention is directed towards improvements in vending and expresso machines and particularly the latter category of machines which have primarily been adapted for brewing coffee from coffee ground. More particularly, the present invention provides a coffee dispensing machine capable of dispensing hot beverages such as coffees including cappuccino using soluble coffee and means for controlling and monitoring the delivery temperature of the beverage.
  • Known hot beverage dispensing machines employ a source of hot water which is mixed with a beverage such as hot chocolate or coffee. These machines include a mixing station at which the mixing of the beverage takes place. Vending machines allow the consumer to select the beverage and the machine does the rest. The beverages delivered by these machines are usually low quality and are not monitored by an operator.
  • 4,681,028 which teaches a simple coffee machine having a housing, a fresh water supply reservoir mounted therein, a heating element adapted to heat fresh water supplied to a brewing chamber under pressure.
  • the brewing chamber includes an inlet and an outlet for the coffee and further includes a water pump and driving control.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,491,063 discloses an automatic coffee machine which distributes hot water under pressure from a tank, boiler or the like and delivers it to a chamber where coffee powder is contained.
  • the machine includes filtration of the infusion obtained by the passing of the hot water through the coffee powder.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,035,762 discloses an expresso coffee machine which operates with filter capsules and includes a brewing unit with two brewing chamber parts which are connected to a brewing water heater and being provided with a multiple nozzle.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,003,435 discloses a coffee making machine of the type to deliver hot water during a brewing cycle to ground coffee supported in a removable filter unit and includes a heated reservoir for water heating and storage and a spray head to deliver heated water from the reservoir to the filter unit.
  • the unit includes a valved conduit which delivers a first amount of heated water from the reservoir to the spray head and a second valve conduit which delivers a second amount of heated water from the reservoir to the spray head. Selection switches allow an operator to select an amount of coffee to be brewed.
  • the unit further includes a controller in communication with the selection switches and controls actuation of the first and second valved conduit during a brewing cycle to deliver an appropriate amount of heated water to the spray head for delivery to ground coffee in the filter unit thereby to brew the selected amount of coffee.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,388,502 discloses an expresso coffee machine including an electric water heater and a filter basket holder which has a brewing chamber for receiving coffee grounds in a pouring device arranged at its bottom.
  • the coffee machine further includes a first duct and a second duct having a steam outlet.
  • the first duct opens into the filter basket holding device so as to connect the brewing chamber to the water heater and it includes a through flow controlling valve arranged therein which is always closed when the filter basket holder is not inserted. After the filter basket is inserted into the machine the filter basket holder causes the filter valve to move from its closed position into an open position.
  • Another coffee making machine is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.
  • 5,063,836 and described therein comprises a reservoir connected to a water supply and including a level sensor controlling the water refill valve to the reservoir.
  • the machine further includes a thermostatically controlled heating element wherein the thermostat and refill valve are controlled by a single modular replaceable solid state circuit board.
  • the level sensor functions cause refill of the reservoir to the appropriate level sensor functions to cause refill of the reservoir to the appropriate level for subsequent brewing of coffee irrespective of the mains water pressure and the route by which water may previously have been removed from the reservoir.
  • the electronically controlled thermostat allows only small drops in temperature for example 3 deg F. before operating to reheat the water in the reservoir. This allows the water to be stored at closer to the boiling point and delivered to contact coffee for brewing purposes at temperatures of not less than 200 deg.
  • coffee brewing machines employ coffee beans or grounds in making the coffee and to the best of the applicant's knowledge there has been no use previously of instant coffee in coffee brewing machines. Soluble coffee could not previously be used in expresso brewing machines due to the method of operation expresso machines operate. Coffee ground or beans is identified in the industry as non soluble coffee wherein the grounds do not spontaneously dissolve in water. Instant coffee is described as soluble coffee. Traditionally, soluble coffee has not been used in coffee brewing machines as no effective techniques have been achieved and no appropriate equipment developed to enable use of this grade of coffee in the production of brewed coffee by brewing machines. If instant coffee was used in traditional expresso machines it would become an amorphous mass of congealed coffee which could not be used.
  • the present invention addresses the soluble and roast and ground coffee technology as well as addressing the problems of milk-based and filter coffee equipment technology.
  • the apparatus of the present invention replicates the production of expresso and fresh-milk coffees. Given that coffee is such a large commodity and the growth in coffee sales is in the espresso and fresh milk arena, the present invention allows a soluble coffee supplier to compete with the espresso market.
  • the present invention seeks to provide improvements in and to the prior art brewing machines for preparation of hot beverages such as coffee and which increases the efficiency and speed of production and which is capable of operating to produce coffee beverages from soluble and non soluble coffee.
  • the present invention further provides a cooling chamber for controlling the temperature of delivery of soluble coffee.
  • a brewing machine for delivering hot beverages including; an inlet for receiving a supply of water, at least one boiler which receives water from said water supply and which is/are capable of delivering hot water and/or steam; a mixing station which receives hot water and a predetermined dose of a beverage such as coffee for mixing with said hot water and subsequent delivery of said beverage from said machine; a cooling chamber which receives part said water supply and which delivers hot water at a predetermined temperature; to said mixing station via an outlet the cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet wherein said cooling chamber receives cold water from said water supply and wherein said cooling chamber receives cold water from said boiler for delivery to said mixing station, wherein the temperature of hot water in said cooling chamber which is delivered to said mixing station is tempered by cold water.
  • the present invention comprises:
  • a brewing machine for the preparation of servings of one or multiple hot liquid beverages such as coffee, wherein the machine includes;
  • a cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet and which is in communication with said water supply and which receives at least a portion of said water supply,
  • a heat exchanger associated with said at least one boiler and in fluid communication with said cool chamber and which receives water from said water supply, wherein said at least one outlet to said cooling chamber communicates with and delivers heated water to a coffee mixing chamber and said at least one outlet to said at least one boiler communicates with a hot water valve and at least one other outlet to said at least one boiler communicates with a steam valve;
  • the machine further including a supply of coffee which is delivered to said coffee mixing chamber which terminates in a coffee delivery outlet.
  • the present invention comprises:
  • a machine for the preparation of servings of one or multiple hot liquid beverages such as coffee wherein the machine includes;
  • [0028] means for controlling a supply of water to a boiler having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet and which is in communication with said water supply and which receives at least a portion of part of said water supply, wherein said cooling chamber delivers heated water to a mixing station at which said beverages are prepared;
  • a heat exchanger associated with said boiler and in communication with said cooling chamber and which delivers water to said cooling chamber and which receives water from said water supply;
  • said at least one outlet to said cooling chamber communicates with and delivers heated water to a coffee mixing chamber and said at least one outlet to said boiler communicates with a hot water valve and at least one other outlet to said boiler communicates with and delivers steam to a steam valve;
  • the machine further including a supply of coffee which is delivered to said coffee mixing chamber which terminates in a coffee delivery outlet.
  • the present invention comprises:
  • a machine for dispensing hot liquid beverages such as coffee wherein the machine includes means for controlling a supply of water to a boiler having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet and which is in communication with said water supply and which receives at least a portion of said water supply, a heat exchanger associated with said boiler and in communication with said cooling chamber and which receives water from said water supply; wherein said at least one outlet to said cooling chamber communicates with a coffee mixing chamber, wherein the cooling chamber regulates the temperature of water discharged therefrom for use in the said coffee mixing chamber.
  • the present invention comprises:
  • a hot liquid beverage dispensing machine for the preparation of servings of one or multiple hot liquid beverages such as coffee, wherein the machine includes;
  • a boiler which receives said water supply and having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet and which is in fluid communication with said water supply and which receives at least a portion of said water supply,
  • a heat exchanger associated with said boiler and in communication with said cooling chamber and which receives water from said water supply;
  • said at least one outlet to said cooling chamber communicates with a coffee mixing chamber
  • the machine further including a supply of coffee which is delivered to said coffee mixing chamber which terminates in a coffee delivery outlet; wherein, said coffee is water soluble and instant.
  • the heat exchanger is incorporated in the boiler and communicates with said cooling chamber via fluid delivery lines.
  • the cooling chamber is located intermediate the water supply and the heat exchanger is incorporated in the boiler.
  • one of the inlets to said cooling chamber delivers water preferably cooled to around 85 deg C. to 93 deg C. and which is discharged via an outlet from said cooling chamber to said coffee mixing chamber.
  • the coffee mixing chamber preferably receives soluble coffee stored in a coffee reservoir contained in the machine.
  • the present invention comprises; a beverage dispensing machine for delivering hot liquid beverages such as coffee wherein the machine is capable of delivery of soluble (instant) coffee and wherein said machine includes a boiler, a station and cooling chamber which controls the temperature at which the coffee is dispensed.
  • the present invention comprises:
  • a cooling chamber for use in a machine for dispensing hot beverages including;
  • an inlet for receiving a supply of water at least one boiler which receives said water supply and which is/are capable of delivering hot water and/or steam;
  • a mixing station which receives hot water and a dose of a beverage for mixing with said hot water and subsequent delivery of said beverage from said mixing chamber;
  • cooling chamber receives at least part said water supply and delivers hot water to said mixing chamber via an outlet at a predetermined maximum temperature
  • the cooling chamber including at least one inlet and at least one outlet wherein said cooling chamber receives cold water from said water supply and wherein said cooling chamber receives hot water from said at least one boiler for delivery to said mixing chamber, wherein the temperature of hot water in said cooling chamber which is delivered to said mixing station is controlled.
  • the cooling chamber receives cold water via a pipe which enters said chamber and returns to said boiler.
  • the pipe is arranged in said cooling chamber to provide a predetermined pipe surface area in contact with boiled water delivered from said boiler into said chamber.
  • the boiler includes a heat exchanger which receives cold water from said water supply via said cooling chamber and which delivers heated water from said exchanger to said cooling chamber for delivery to said mixing chamber.
  • the cooling chamber further includes a heating element which increases the temperature of water for delivery to said mixing chamber from said cooling chamber when the temperature falls below a predetermined minimum delivery temperature.
  • the cooling chamber further includes a thermostat which isolates said heating element when water in said cooling chamber reaches a predetermined maximum value.
  • the cooling chamber delivers water preferably cooled to around 85 deg C. to 93 deg C. via an outlet from said cooling chamber to the coffee mixing chamber.
  • the pipe is coiled inside the cooling chamber to maximise surface area contact with hot water in said cooling chamber.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a dispensing machine (with some features abbreviated for clarity) according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective exterior view of a machine according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Dispenser 1 is typical of the known dispensers to the extent that it comprises a water supply, a means for heating, means for brewing a beverage such as coffee and a discharge for the beverage.
  • Known dispensing machines such as vending machines include a boiler, a supply of water to the boiler, a beverage for mixing with hot water generated by the boiler and a dispensing station.
  • Known expresso machines normally include at least two boilers, a steam chamber which allows pressurised steam to infuse over and through coffee beans and a dispensing station for dispensing the beverage.
  • the present invention provides an alternative beverage dispensing machine which is capable of serving coffee made from soluble (instant) coffee and which includes a cooling chamber which controls the temperature at which beverages are dispensed.
  • the machine allows dispensing of beverages including those which would normally be dispensed through an expresso machine with no discernable difference.
  • beverage dispenser 1 includes a water supply inlet 2 controlled by a pressure pump 3 driven by motor 4 .
  • Pressure pump 3 and motor 4 may be housed inside the machine or located externally. Pressurised water is delivered to a variety of locations in the machine.
  • Pressure pump 3 has an outlet 5 which feeds boiler fill solenoid 6 .
  • Solenoid 6 controls overfilling of steam and water-boiler 7 .
  • overpressure valve 11 allows release of excess water which is discharged via overflow line 8 .
  • Feed line 9 delivers water to cooling chamber 10 and includes therein a water overpressure valve 11 .
  • Feed line 9 enters cooling chamber 10 via entry 12 forming return loop 13 which continuously delivers cold water to moderate the temperature of the water in cooling chamber 10 .
  • Loop 13 which is preferably a copper pipe, may be coiled to increase the surface of area of contact between the pipe and water in cooling chamber 10 . The greater the surface area exposed to heated water in cooling chamber 10 the greater the heat exchange between supply water in loop 13 and the heated water in cooling chamber 10 .
  • Loop 13 exits cooling chamber 10 via exit 14 whereupon feed line 15 supplies heat exchanger 16 located in boiler 7 .
  • Water which is heated in heat exchanger 16 by heat exchange between heated water in boiler 7 which itself is heated by heating element 17 is delivered via feed line 18 to cooling chamber 10 whereupon contact cooler water in loop 13 reduces the temperature of the water which eventually exits cooling chamber 10 via exit 19 .
  • Boiler 7 receives cold water via feed line 20 with the entry of the water regulated by solenoid 6 to avoid overfilling.
  • the water level in boiler 7 is controlled by means of boiler water level probe 21 which extends from the top of boiler 7 to a predetermined elevation according to the maximum depth of water required in the boiler.
  • Steam generated within boiler 7 through heating with element 17 is controlled by overpressure safety valve 22 .
  • Boiler 7 also includes a pressurestat 23 which controls pressure in boiler 7 .
  • Machine 1 further comprises a receptacle or coffee canister 24 which according to one embodiment holds instant coffee in granulated form.
  • Canister 24 terminates in outlet 25 which delivers coffee to coffee mixing chamber 26 when coffee in canister 24 is urged towards outlet 25 by rotating spiral 27 driven by motor 28 . Feed action of spiral 27 is regulated by an operator actuating a control panel on the machine.
  • the machine operates in the following manner. Once boiler 7 is filled with water from feed line 20 to a predetermined maximum level, it is then heated by heating element 17 . Supply water circulates through lines 9 then 15 via return loop 13 and then through heat exchanger 16 in boiler 7 . Water heated in boiler 7 eventually produces steam within the boiler but this is regulated by safety valve 22 to ensure tolerable pressures are not exceeded. Water level probe 21 sets a maximum water level so at all times there is heated water and steam available for use from boiler 7 . The heating is tempered by U shaped heat exchanger 16 which receives cool water via feed line 15 and delivers heated water back to cooling chamber 10 .
  • Water from cooling chamber 10 is used in the brewing of the coffee to be dispensed from the machine so the temperature of this water must be at an acceptable level which is preferably around 87-93 deg C.
  • a dry heating element 29 is attached to boost the temperature in cooling chamber 10 should it fall below a predetermined minimum level acceptable for serving beverages. Supplementary heating by element 29 will be of assistance in periods of high output where the demand on the machine could cause reduction in the ability to maintain a temperature around the optimal 97 deg C.
  • outlet 30 (abbreviated for clarity) which communicates via valve 34 which controls flow of steam via outlet 35 .
  • the supply of hot water direct to the operator is delivered via outlet 33 which communicates with hot valve 31 which controls flow of hot water via outlet 32 .
  • Water for mixing with coffee is drawn from cooling chamber 10 via hot water dosing solenoid 36 and is delivered to mixing chamber 26 .
  • Mixing chamber 26 is in communication with a canister 24 of coffee which according to the preferred embodiment holds instant or soluble coffee for delivery via outlet 25 prior to mixing in mixing chamber 26 .
  • Coffee in canister 24 is advanced towards mixing chamber 26 by operation of ingredient motor 28 which drives helical screw 27 .
  • Water from solenoid 36 is controlled by a water control flow valve 40 and then is introduced into mixing chamber 26 in a circular motion which promotes mixing with the soluble coffee delivered from canister 24 .
  • Mixed coffee is then delivered to cup 37 via delivery outlet 38 .
  • the operator determines the mix of the coffee according to prescription.
  • the machine can prepare any form of coffee such as expresso, cappucino, short black etc.
  • the embodiment shown has one mixing chamber but it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that multiple coffee delivery stations may be included in the one machine allowing for preparation of multiple beverages concurrently.
  • additional spouts or alternatively, additional dosing solenoids in parallel or series dosing solenoid 36 it will be necessary to include additional spouts or alternatively, additional dosing solenoids in parallel or series dosing solenoid 36 . Where the machine has multiple filling stations, this would necessitate additional delivery spouts 38 and may require additional take offs from boiler 7 and from cooling chamber 10 .
  • the machine operation is controlled by a control panel.
  • One of the advantages of the machine is that there is no wastage of spent grounds as in the prior art machines. Also, coffee way be made at the touch of a button and instant or soluble coffee can be used. All soluble coffee is used up. Another advantage of the machine is the potential use of one boiler to supply both the steam and hot water and within a minimum foot print area. Also, beverages may be prepared in a reduced time in comparison to conventional machines. For example, the machine of the present invention may produce coffee in 10 secs using instant coffee without compromise to the quality of beverages which would be expected from the prior art machines. With the dispensing machine herein described according to its various embodiments, the proprietor can achieve high volume, high-speed coffee that tastes as good as the small, specialist prepared product, and costs less to produce.
  • the machine according to the invention produces consistent coffee quality each serve. Up to four different blends of coffee can be sold at the one time through four individual hoppers.
  • the machine is capable of manufacture of all common milk based coffees and espresso. Excellent flavour consistently as good or better than traditional Roast and Ground coffee machines coffee, may be produced in four seconds. Professional quality coffee beverages are achieved without professionally trained operator costs. Minimal maintenance coffee can be produced whilst the operator is preparing other products for the customer.
  • roast and ground coffee machines require ongoing maintenance and calibration.
  • the ground based machines require substantial cleaning because of the grounds and modus operandi and the coffee grinder requires periodic grinder blade sharpening and ongoing calibration by trained operators.
  • the ground machines are also slow compared to the machine according to the invention and, given the maintenance and trained operator requirements, suffer from inconsistent product and high operating costs.
  • the machine according to the invention produces the coffee component for an espresso or milk coffee in four seconds as against twenty to forty seconds in a traditional roast and ground espresso machine. Further, coffee does not have to be ground, tampered with or otherwise prepared. Therefore, waiting time is substantially reduced.
  • the cooling chamber which controls the temperature of delivery of the beverage in addition to its adaption to the dispensing machines of the type described herein in detail may be adapted to known hot beverage dispensing machines of the vending machine type. It may also be adapted for expresso type machines and vending machines.
  • Machine 1 further comprises a steam gauge 41 and a water temperature gauge 42 to monitor steam pressure in the boiler 7 .
  • a pump may be installed to maintain pressure no less than a predetermined minimum.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective exterior view of a beverage dispensing machine 43 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Machine 43 is capable of dispensing coffee beverages such as long black, short black, milk coffee, late and cappuccino and includes a single boiler (not shown) which includes a heat exchanger inside the boiler.
  • Machine 43 has an outer casing 44 which contains the boiler 7 , heat exchanger 16 and cooling chamber 10 (see FIG. 1) all of which are concealed from view.
  • Hot water valve 45 provides hot water via wand 47 upon demand by an operator and steam valve 46 provides steam via wand 48 upon demand by an operator.
  • a second steam supply valve 49 delivers steam via wand 50 upon demand by an operator.
  • Cups (not shown) are placed on tray 51 in alignment with delivery spouts 52 - 55 allowing for multiple beverages to be prepared at the same time. Delivery of beverages is controlled by control panels 56 - 59 which control respectively delivery spouts 52 - 55 . Separate buttons on each control panel will allow according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 dispensing of such beverages as short black, long black, cappucino, hot chocolate, hot water, latte or milk coffee.

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