TR2022014797A1 - A DRINK PREPARATION DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention can prepare more than one drink at the same time; At least one body (2) suitable for placing at least one main module and at least one auxiliary module inside, at least one water tank (3) to store the water needed by the said auxiliary modules to prepare drinks, detachably connected to the body (2). It relates to a beverage preparation device (1) characterized by at least one main module (4) and at least one auxiliary module (5) that is detachably connected to the body (2).

Description

DESCRIPTION A BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE Technical Field This invention relates to a beverage preparation device that enables the preparation of more than one type of beverage. Prior Art Beverage preparation devices are used to prepare beverages such as Turkish coffee, filter coffee, tea and hot and/or cold coffee. Hot beverages can be prepared quickly and easily using these devices. Today, devices used to prepare coffee are frequently preferred in workplaces and homes. Users can choose beverages such as Turkish coffee with or without sugar, filter coffee, etc., according to their taste. Especially in places such as restaurants and cafes where beverages are prepared frequently, a single beverage preparation device is not sufficient. Therefore, more than one beverage preparation device is used in such places. However, the components required for each beverage preparation device to function cause them to take up significant space. Therefore, beverage preparation modules housed on a common chassis have been developed. The water tank and similar components shared by these modules are located on the main chassis, eliminating the need for each module to have a water tank. However, in such a configuration, if any of the beverage preparation modules malfunctions, the entire unit must be serviced to repair it. This renders the entire unit unusable. Document 03.150 describes a modular beverage preparation device for preparing beverages from capsules or cartridges. The modules in this device are detachable from the main chassis. However, there is no mention of a main module that controls these modules. In other words, each beverage preparation module must include an interface that allows all necessary settings to be made for its operation. Therefore, a beverage preparation device is needed that has a main module that controls the auxiliary modules and that can continue to operate in the event of a failure of the main module and/or any of the auxiliary modules. Brief Description of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to realize a beverage preparation device that can prepare multiple beverages simultaneously. Another purpose of this invention is to realize a beverage preparation device in which all auxiliary modules can be controlled from a common main module. Another purpose of this invention is to realize a beverage preparation device in which auxiliary modules wear out at the same rate as each other. Another object of this invention is to realize a beverage preparation device that can continue to operate in the event that any of its modules fails. Detailed Description of the Invention From the attached figures of the hot beverage preparation device realized to achieve the purpose of this invention; 03.150 It is a view of the beverage preparation device which is the subject of the invention. It is a view of an embodiment of the beverage preparation device which is the subject of the invention having an auxiliary module and a main module. In one embodiment of the invention, it is a view of the main module. In one embodiment of the invention, it is another view of the main module. In one embodiment of the invention, it is a view of the auxiliary module. In one embodiment of the invention, it is another view of the auxiliary module. The parts in the figures are numbered one by one and the corresponding numbers are given below. P9P!" Beverage preparation device Water tank Main module Command panel Solenoid valve Indicator Control unit. Auxiliary module Auxiliary module command panel Auxiliary module pump Flow meter Auxiliary module indicator Auxiliary module control unit The beverage preparation device (1) comprises - at least one housing (2) suitable for accommodating at least one main module and at least one auxiliary module, 03.150 - at least one water tank (3) for storing the water required by said auxiliary modules for preparing beverages, - at least one main module (4) detachably connected to the housing (2) and - at least one auxiliary module (5) detachably connected to the housing (2). The beverage preparation device (1) comprises at least one housing (2) on which the water tank (3) and the modules (4, 5) are placed. An on/off button may also be provided on the housing (2). Thus, the opening and closing of the modules (4, 5) is provided via the body (2). The main module (4) includes at least one command panel (41) for the user to enter at least one parameter related to the beverage he/she wants to prepare and/or to start the beverage preparation process. The parameters in question can be any parameter such as the number of cups of beverage to be prepared, the size of the cup, the type of beverage to be prepared (Turkish coffee, hot chocolate, etc.), etc., but are not limited to these. The main module (4) includes at least one control unit (45) adapted to receive data from the said command panel (41), to check the presence of auxiliary modules (5), to check the presence of water in the water tank (3), and to transmit the data received from the user, either directly or by processing, to the relevant auxiliary module (5). The main module (4) includes at least one control unit (45) adapted to receive data from the said command panel (41), to check the presence of water in the water tank (3), to check the presence of auxiliary modules (5), and it comprises at least one indicator (44) that provides information to the user about which auxiliary module (5) the command to be given via the command panel (41) will be sent. The auxiliary module (5) comprises at least one auxiliary module command panel (51) for the user to enter at least one parameter related to the beverage he/she wants to prepare and/or to start the beverage preparation process. The parameters in question can be any parameter or a combination of these, such as the number of cups of beverage to be prepared, the preparation method of the beverage (e.g. Turkish 03.150 coffee, Turkish coffee with milk, Turkish coffee in the oven, etc.), but are not limited to these. The auxiliary module (5) receives data from at least the said auxiliary module command panel (51), receives data from the main module (4), checks the presence of water in the water tank (3), and prepares the beverage in line with the data received from the main module (4) and/or the user. The auxiliary module (5) comprises at least one auxiliary module control unit (55) adapted to start and/or stop the water pumping process. The auxiliary module (5) comprises at least one auxiliary module indicator (54) that provides information to the user regarding the presence of water in the water tank (3). This auxiliary module indicator (54) may, for example, be a warning light that is off when there is water in the water tank (3) and that is on when the water tank (3) runs out, but is not limited to this. The auxiliary module (5) comprises at least one auxiliary module pump (52) to draw water from the water tank (3). Thus, it can supply water to the auxiliary modules (5) independently of the presence of the main module (4). The auxiliary module (5) preferably comprises at least one flow meter (53) to measure the amount of water taken in. However, the amount of water taken in is not affected by the operating time of the auxiliary module pump (52). It is also possible to determine it by changing it. In an embodiment of the invention that can be used with other applications, the main module (4) has at least one pump (42) to get water from an external reservoir, for example a demijohn, and/or at least one solenoid valve (43) to get water from an external pressurized source, for example the city network. In this embodiment, the control panel (41) can be adapted so that the user can select which source to get water from. The water taken from the external reservoir and/or the pressurized source can be used directly by the auxiliary modules (5) or the water taken from the said sources can be taken into the water tank (3) and drawn from the water tank (3) by the auxiliary modules (5). 03.150 In an embodiment of the invention that can be used with other applications, the auxiliary module (5) has at least one coffee pot for preparing beverages. In this embodiment, the auxiliary module (5) can check the presence of the coffee pot. In the case where the coffee pot is not placed in the auxiliary module (5), the auxiliary module control unit (55) may be adapted to change the auxiliary module indicator (54) to indicate that the coffee pot is not present. In an embodiment of the invention that can be used together with other embodiments, the beverage preparation device (1) according to the invention includes a cup warming tray suitable for placing cups on it and warming the placed cups thereon. In this embodiment, the command panel (41) of the main module (4) is adapted to allow the user to give commands to operate or stop the operation of the said cup warming tray. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, each of the auxiliary modules (5) includes at least one auxiliary module command panel (51), at least one auxiliary module pump (52), at least one flow meter (53), at least The auxiliary module control unit (55) monitors the presence of the main module (4) and determines the amount of water to be used in preparing the beverage according to the cup size data received from the main module (4) and the cup number data received from the auxiliary module command panel (51). When the main module (4) is not in place, the auxiliary module control unit (55) determines the amount of water to be used in preparing the beverage according to a predefined cup size data in a memory and the cup number data received from the auxiliary module command panel (51). Thus, beverage preparation can continue even when the main module (4) is not in place. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the auxiliary module control unit (55) monitors the components of the auxiliary module (5) and determines if any of these components are faulty. 03.150. For example, if no data is received from the flow meter (53) when the auxiliary module pump (52) is operated, it can be concluded that the auxiliary module pump (52) or the flow meter (53) is faulty. Since error detection methods are within the state of the art, they will not be explained in detail here. In this case, the auxiliary module control unit (55) can send data to the main module (4) indicating the fault. The user can be informed about this error by means of the indicator (44) and/or the auxiliary module indicator (54). This information can be provided by any means such as a lit or flashing light, etc., but is not limited to these. In addition, it is also possible to warn the user about the said error auditorily. In this case, the module (4, 5) that will inform the user has a sound generating means. It is clear that it can be. In an embodiment of the invention that can be used with other applications, each auxiliary module (5) includes at least one memory unit suitable for storing the data of the number of beverages prepared. The memory unit in question can be a separate memory unit or a memory area located within the auxiliary module control unit (55). The main module (4) can access the said data of the number of beverages prepared directly or through the auxiliary module control unit (55). In this embodiment, the main module (4) also includes a separate memory unit suitable for storing the data of the number of beverages prepared received from the auxiliary modules (5). The memory unit of the main module (4) can be a separate memory unit or a memory area located within the control unit (45). The control unit (45) uses the said data to determine which auxiliary module (5) has been used and how much When there is a difference between the usage numbers of the auxiliary modules (5), for example, if one of the auxiliary modules (5) is used less than the others, the control unit (45) can encourage the user to use the auxiliary module (5) that has been used less. This encouragement can be achieved by any means, such as a light that is on or flashing on the auxiliary module (5) whose usage is to be encouraged, an indicator that is on the main module (4), etc. In this way, all 03,150 auxiliary modules (5) wear out at the same rate. If one of the auxiliary modules (5) is replaced, the number of beverage preparations of the new auxiliary module (5) will be zero. In this case, the control unit (45) will use the new auxiliary module (5) more than the other auxiliary modules (5), but will not use the new auxiliary module (5) continuously. It provides an incentive in this way. For example, if it incentivizes three times for the new auxiliary module (5), it can incentivize once for the other auxiliary modules (5). Of course, the incentive regime can be different. The control unit (45) stores in the memory the number of beverage preparations of each auxiliary module (5) electrically connected to it, together with data that allows the relevant auxiliary module (5) to be distinguished, for example, an identification number. In this way, even if the auxiliary modules (5) are changed, the total number of beverages prepared by the beverage preparation device (1) can be obtained. The display (44) on the main module (4) can be adapted to show the user the number of beverages prepared by each auxiliary module (5). If the main module (4) is not available, each auxiliary module (5) displays the number of beverages it has prepared. It keeps the data in the memory unit. When the electrical communication with the main module (4) is re-established, each auxiliary module (5) sends this data to the main module (4). TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR TR

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