摘要:
A combination unit comprising a beverage preparation machine (62) and a separate milk chilling device (10) for storing a volume (16) of milk in a chilled state. The beverage preparation machine (62) comprises a control electronics system (63) and a milk dispensing apparatus (64) for dispensing milk and/or milk froth. The milk chilling device (10) comprises a housing (11), a milk container (14), which is arranged in the housing (11), for accommodating the volume (16) of milk, a chilling unit (18) for chilling the volume (16) of milk, and a milk lance for removing milk from the milk container (14). A monitoring device for monitoring a filling state of the milk container (14) comprises a filling state sensor (34) for detecting a filling level of the milk in the milk container (14) and a filling state measurement electronics system (36), which is connected to the filling state sensor (34), for generating a filling state information signal, wherein dispensing of the milk and/or of the milk froth from the milk dispensing apparatus (64) can be controlled by means of the control electronics system (63) of the beverage preparation machine (62) depending on the filling state information signal which is generated by the filling state measurement electronics system (36). The filling state measurement electronics system (36) is arranged in or on the housing of the milk chilling device (10). The milk chilling device (10) comprises a transmitter (38) for transmitting the filling state information signal to the beverage preparation machine (62) by means of a radio signal, and the beverage preparation machine (62) comprises a transceiver (66) which receives the radio signal which is generated by the transmitter (38) of the milk chilling device (10) and provides the transmitted filling state information signal to the control electronics system (63) of the beverage preparation machine (62).
摘要:
An automatic meal preparation apparatus is provided which has a top section with compartments for raw food and at least one spice/sauce cartridge; a middle section with a cooking vessel; and a bottom section with a heating element. The sections are stacked in series within a housing. The compartments of the top section are disposed above the cooking vessel. The cooking vessel is in communication with the heating element. A controller receives a selection of a recipe from a user, and executes instructions of the recipe to selectively heat the heating element at certain times, and selectively dispense at least a portion of the raw food and a pre-determined measure of spice/sauce. The apparatus stirs and cooks the food and the spice/sauce in the vessel for a specified duration, in accordance with the recipe.
摘要:
A coffee grinding machine has a dispensing duct connected to a grinder unit to dispense coffee inside a filter supported by a filter-holder. The filter-holder is disposed above a support platform connected to a load cell that weighs the quantity of ground coffee contained in the filter and sends an indicative weight value of the ground coffee contained in the filter to a control unit in such manner to stop the grinder unit when the weight of the ground coffee contained in the filter-is equal to one dose. The load cell is inside a support frame that contains the grinder unit and an electric motor used to actuate the grinder unit.
摘要:
A brewing and filtering device including a collapsible cup including a base and a folding sidewall comprising a plurality of foldable panels, wherein the sidewall includes a first end and a second end with the first end mated to the base and the second end extending from the base and defining a rim, wherein the base, sidewall, and rim define an open cavity, wherein the sidewall is moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration such that, in the first configuration, the panels are in an unfolded configuration locating the rim a first distance away from the base measured along a first axis and, in the second configuration, the panels are folded such that the panels collapse locating the rim a second distance away from the base, and a filter cap that releasably engages the rim, wherein the filter cap includes a filter.
摘要:
Provided are methods of forming ashable hard masks (AHMs) with high etch selectivity and low hydrogen content using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Methods involve exposing a first layer to be etched on a semiconductor substrate to a carbon source and sulfur source, and generating a plasma to deposit a sulfur-doped AHM or amorphous carbon-based film on the first layer.
摘要:
A powdered drink mix dispensing assembly includes a stand that may be placed on a support surface. A hopper is coupled to a top end of the stand. The hopper has powdered drink mix stored in it. A dispenser is coupled to a bottom end of the hopper. The dispenser is selectively actuatable so the dispenser dispenses a measured amount of the powdered drink mix. A bottle is positioned beneath the dispenser. The bottle contains a fluid. The bottle receives the measured amount of powdered drink mix so the powdered drink mix is mixed with the fluid.
摘要:
A food pusher for a food processor is provided. The food pusher includes a first member configured to be slidably received in a feed tube of a food processor, and a second member slidably received in the first member. The second member includes a valve positioned at the bottom thereof that is configured to open when the second member is fully inserted into the first member to release the liquid contents of the second member.
摘要:
A combination unit comprising a beverage preparation machine (62) and a separate milk chilling device (10) for storing a volume (16) of milk in a chilled state. The beverage preparation machine (62) comprises a control electronics system (63) and a milk dispensing apparatus (64) for dispensing milk and/or milk froth. The milk chilling device (10) comprises a housing (11), a milk container (14), which is arranged in the housing (11), for accommodating the volume (16) of milk, a chilling unit (18) for chilling the volume (16) of milk, and a milk lance for removing milk from the milk container (14). A monitoring device for monitoring a filling state of the milk container (14) comprises a filling state sensor (34) for detecting a filling level of the milk in the milk container (14) and a filling state measurement electronics system (36), which is connected to the filling state sensor (34), for generating a filling state information signal, wherein dispensing of the milk and/or of the milk froth from the milk dispensing apparatus (64) can be controlled by means of the control electronics system (63) of the beverage preparation
摘要:
A level sensing apparatus and method of use for use with a beverage server to indirectly sense the level of beverage retained in the server. The server having a body for receiving and retaining beverage with an opening in the body for receiving the level sensing apparatus and beverage there through. The level sensing apparatus includes at least one capacitive sensing probe assembly retained in a housing to separate the probe assembly from contact with beverage. The housing containing the capacitive sensing probe assembly being disposable into the opening in the body of the server. The capacitive sensing probe indirectly sensing at least one level of beverage retained in the beverage server. A separate display assembly is provided and selectively couplable to the capacitive sensing probe assembly. A power source is provided and coupled to the display assembly and to the capacitive sensing probe assembly to provide power to sense and display the level of beverage in the server.
摘要:
The electro-optic liquid level sensing system detects a level of liquid in a container having an upper opening, such as for a server container of a beverage maker for a transport system, such as for aircraft, trains, trucks, buses and the like. A support housing mates with the upper opening of the container, and a primary liquid level sensor is mounted in the support housing for non-intrusively measuring the liquid level. A secondary liquid level sensor may be mounted in the support housing to sense a predetermined liquid level to prevent accidental overflows. Protective lenses may be placed in front of the primary liquid level sensor.