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WO2018236231A1 - Procédé et appareil pour la préparation de portions individuelles d'infusions d'herbes fraîchement brassées, notamment de thé - Google Patents

Procédé et appareil pour la préparation de portions individuelles d'infusions d'herbes fraîchement brassées, notamment de thé Download PDF

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WO2018236231A1
WO2018236231A1 PCT/PL2018/000060 PL2018000060W WO2018236231A1 WO 2018236231 A1 WO2018236231 A1 WO 2018236231A1 PL 2018000060 W PL2018000060 W PL 2018000060W WO 2018236231 A1 WO2018236231 A1 WO 2018236231A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
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  • the subject of the invention is a method and an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, particularly leaf teas, including fully automatic: storage and dispensing of any leaf teas, heating and dispensing of water at a specific amount and temperature.
  • Appliance with hot air circulation system for the preparation of beverages with brewing compartments known from the European patent no. EP1764014, consists of at least one water tank, at least two fluid-combined thermoblocks with at least one water tank, at least two brewing compartments, where each brewing compartment is heated with water from thermoblocks and contains infusion ingredient, and is connected to an outlet for pouring freshly made beverage.
  • the appliance is also fitted with an outlet for hot water adapted to selective connection to each of at least two thermoblocks.
  • Beverage preparation method involving steps of feeding of water to a closed preparation compartment, where the compartment is being selected from a closed rigid cartridge and a brewing compartment with a valve for opening the compartment and dispensing the beverage from the compartment outlet, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: feeding water to the beverage preparation compartment until a pressure of at least 3 bar is reached, interrupting at least once the flow of water into the compartment (pump), keeping the beverage preparation compartment closed at the above pressure throughout pressure holding time, which ranges from 1 to 60 seconds, opening the outlet of the beverage preparation compartment and dispensing the beverage.
  • the appliance consists of a beverage preparation compartment; a system for feeding water into the compartment; the means to interrupt at least once the flow of water to the preparation compartment, when the first pressure point is reached; the means to resume the flow of water within the previously mentioned set time interval, and the means to open the compartment after the set time has elapsed, whereas the preparation compartment is selected from a closed rigid cartridge and the brewing compartment with a valve for keeping the compartment closed and keeping the first pressure point for previously set pressure holding time before opening the compartment.
  • Hybrid appliance for the preparation of hot beverages, in particular coffee or tea known from the European Patent no. EP2254448, consists of a liquid circulation system, such as water, liquid resources for the beverage dispensing outlet; - means for heating, such as a burner, for supplying combustion heat to the liquid that is circulated to the dispensing outlet, where the combustion means for heating are combined with electrical means for heating to provide electrical heating of liquid flowing towards the dispensing outlet, where at least one type of the combustion means for heating and the electrical means for heating is combined with means for the adjustment of heat supplied to the liquid from the aforementioned at least one type of combustion means for heating and electrical heating means, wherein the adjustment means include a temperature sensor.
  • Temperature sensor was designed for direct or indirect measurement of temperature of the heated liquid in order to compare the measured temperature with the target temperature; where the temperature sensor is combined with: electrical means for heating to adjust the supplied heat by electrical heating according to the difference between the measured temperature and the target temperature, where the combustion means for heating were designed to supply the combustion heat to the liquid at a level below the required heat value for liquid to reach its target temperature; or the combustion means for heating to adjust the supplied combustion heat according to the difference between the measured temperature and the target temperature, where the electrical means for heating were designed to supply heat by electrical heating of liquid at a level below the required heat value for the liquid to reach its target temperature.
  • the essence of the method, according to the invention is that: by means of a user communication interface, the user selects the type of tea, type of infusion (relaxing or stimulating), and the intensity of the infusion; the selected tea at a specific amount is then dispensed from the tea storage tray, and with at least one water dispenser nozzle, water is added in an amount from 190 ml to 250 ml and at a temperature from 60 °C to 90 °C; brewing time is from 2 to 10 min.
  • the selected tea at a specific amount is dispensed into the brewing compartment, where the infusion is brewed and then filtered on the brewing compartment filter.
  • the selected tea at a specific amount is dispensed into a cup or cup with a filter.
  • a brewing timer is dispensed into the cup from the brewing timer dispenser.
  • the essence of the appliance is that it is fitted with an electronic controller connected to at least one tea dispensing unit, water dispensing unit, brewing unit, and the communication interface.
  • Each tea dispensing unit has a tea storage tray with a lid, which is connected to the tea dispenser equipped with a no-tea sensor.
  • Water dispensing unit is equipped with heating modules, each of which has a water heating compartment equipped with a heater and temperature sensors connected to an electronic controller, wherein water heating compartment outlet is connected by a solenoid valve with a water dispenser nozzle.
  • electronic controller is connected to the cup dispensing unit equipped with a cup storage tray with a cup dispenser and no-cup sensor.
  • electronic controller is connected to the filter dispensing unit equipped with a filter storage tray with filter dispenser and no-filter sensor.
  • Filter dispensing unit may also be connected when the appliance is fitted with a cup dispensing unit.
  • electronic controller is connected to the cup with filter dispensing unit equipped with a cup with filter storage tray and a cup with filter dispenser, and no-cup with filter sensor.
  • each cup with a filter has a cup with a filter combined with a filter by means of a snap connection.
  • electronic controller is connected to the dried tea leaves packaging unit with a storage tray comprising a roll of film.
  • Dried tea leaves packaging unit is also fitted with a tea dispensing outlet splitter with a position sensor, sachet close and separate device, no sachet sensor, no tea sachet sensor, and the collecting compartment with access from the outside of the appliance for ready-packaged, previously dispensed portions of a given type of tea.
  • electronic controller is connected to the tea aromas emitting module with at least one fan, air valve, and a tube for discharging the aromas out of the appliance; each fan is located between the dried tea leaves storage tray, which also may serve as a tea storage tray, and an air valve.
  • the number of fans corresponds to the number of tea dispenser modules.
  • electronic controller is connected to the brewing timer dispensing unit equipped with a brewing timer storage tray with a brewing timer dispenser and no-brewing timer sensor.
  • electronic controller is connected to the payment module.
  • electronic controller is connected to the remote control module.
  • electronic controller is connected to the monitoring and the appliance operating condition module.
  • the inlet of water heating compartment is connected to the water tank with water level sensor, which is connected to the electronic controller and/or water heating compartment inlet is connected by a solenoid valve with a running water supply, and between the water tank and the water heating compartment there are water filter, pump, and safety valve.
  • the pump is connected to an electronic controller, and the pump in one section is connected to another section via a solenoid valve and to the electronic controller, while the pump in the second section is connected via a solenoid valve and flow meter to the water dispenser nozzle and to the electronic controller.
  • the second section is also connected to the cooler inlet and outlet via a solenoid valve, and between the solenoid valve and the cooler there is a pump.
  • the brewing unit is equipped with no-cup in the brewing zone sensor connected to the electronic controller.
  • the brewing unit is equipped with a brewing compartment with a brewing compartment filter inside, and the brewing compartment is equipped with the brewing compartment drain nozzle in the lower part, and at the top is connected to the electronic controller via a brewing compartment cleaning module with waste tray with a full storage tray sensor connected to the electronic controller.
  • tea storage tray of the tea dispensing unit is equipped with a vacuum pump and a pressure sensor at the top, and is closed with a vacuum valve at the bottom; and the vacuum pump, pressure sensor, and vacuum valve are connected to the electronic controller.
  • This method and the appliance allow the user to specify the taste of the desired tea in a simple and intuitive way, and automatically adjust the appliance operating parameters, each time preparing single servings of freshly brewed tea.
  • this method and the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusion from any type of leaf tea may be expanded with any of the following modules: a storage tray and dispenser for filters for the separation of dried tea leaves, a storage tray and dispenser for cup dispensing, and a storage tray and dispenser for brewing timers, a storage tray and dispenser for dispensing cups with the filters, sealed or non- sealed tea storage trays with peripherals, payment module, remote control module, appliance operating status monitoring module, thus introducing a range of useful functions for the user.
  • Fig. 1 a schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules
  • Fig. 2 a schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules and a cup dispensing module
  • Fig. 3 a schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules, cup dispensing and filter dispensing modules
  • Fig. 4 - schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules, and cup with filter dispensing module
  • Fig. 1 a schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules
  • Fig. 2 a schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules and a cup dispensing module
  • Fig. 3 a schematic drawing
  • FIG. 5 - schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules, cup with filter dispensing module, and a brewing timer dispensing module
  • Fig. 6 schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules, cup dispensing module, filter dispensing module, and brewing timer dispensing module
  • Fig. 7 - brewing module Fig. 8 - brewing module with brewing compartment
  • Fig. 9 tea dispensing module
  • Fig. 10 water dispensing module
  • Fig. 11 - cup dispensing module
  • Fig. 12 filter dispensing module
  • Fig. 13 cup with filter dispensing module
  • Fig. 14 brewing timer dispensing module
  • Fig. 15 cup with filter
  • Fig. 16 schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with three tea dispensing modules, cup with filter dispensing module, and dried tea leaves to go module
  • Fig. 17 schematic drawing of an appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions with tea dispensing modules, cup with filter dispensing module, and tea aromas emitting module
  • Fig. 18 - schematic drawing of dried tea leaves to go module
  • Fig. 19 schematic drawing of tea aromas emitting module
  • a method of preparing single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, in particular tea is that the user, by means of the communication interface (26), selects green tea and specifies its properties as a relaxing infusion of low intensity, and then, the selected tea at a specific amount is dispensed from the tea storage tray (1 ) into the brewing compartment (43), where tea is being brewed. Then 250 ml water at a temperature of 70°C is added from the water dispenser nozzle (14); brewing time is 5 minutes, and after brewing tea is filtered on the brewing compartment filter (4).
  • a method of preparing single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, in particular tea is the same as in Example 1 , except that black tea at a specific amount is dispensed from the tea storage tray (1 ) into the cup (10). 190 ml of water at a temperature of 90°C is added, and the brewing time is 3 min. The obtained tea is strong and stimulating.
  • a method of preparing single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, in particular tea is the same as in Example 1 , except that green tea with cherry at a specific amount is dispensed from the tea storage tray (1 ) into the cup (10) with filter (11 ). 200 ml of water at a temperature of 75 °C is added, and the brewing time is 2 min. In addition, a brewing timer (15) is dispensed into the cup (10) from the brewing timer dispenser (13). The obtained tea is strong and relaxing.
  • the appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions is equipped with an electronic controller (25) connected to three tea dispensing units (51), water dispensing unit (52), brewing unit (50), and the communication interface (26).
  • Each tea dispensing unit (51 ) has a tea storage tray (1 ) with a hermetically sealed lid (3), which is connected to the tea dispenser (2) equipped with no-tea sensor (30).
  • Tea storage tray (1 ) of the tea dispensing unit (51 ) is equipped with a vacuum pump (4) and a pressure sensor (41 ) at the top, and is closed with a vacuum valve (5) at the bottom; and the vacuum pump (4), pressure sensor (41 ), and vacuum valve (5) are connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • Water dispensing unit (52) is equipped with heating modules, each of which has a water heating compartment (22) equipped with a heater (23) and temperature sensors (35), and a water level sensor (60), all connected to an electronic controller (25), wherein water heating compartment outlet (22) is connected by a solenoid valve (21 ) with a pump (20).
  • the pump (20) in one section is connected to the second section via a solenoid valve (21 ) and to the electronic controller (25).
  • the pump (20) in the second section is connected via a solenoid valve (21 ) and flow meter (18) to the water dispenser nozzle (14) and the electronic controller (25).
  • the flow meter (18) and the solenoid valve (21 ) are also connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • Water heating compartment inlet (22) is connected to the water tank (16) equipped with water level sensor (37), which is connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • water heating compartment inlet (22) is connected via a solenoid valve (21 ) to the running water supply (17). Solenoid valve (21 ) is connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • the second water section is connected to the cooler inlet and outlet (24) via a solenoid valve (21 ) connected to the electronic controller (25), and between the solenoid valve (21 ) and the cooler (24) there is a pump (20), which is also connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • Water dispensing system (52) operates in such a way that the first water heating compartment (22) the water is preheated. In the second compartment (22) it is brought to the boiling temperature and then, depending on the selected type of tea, it is dispensed into a cup or cooled to a lower temperature. Sensors (60) control water level in the tanks. In this appliance, the brewing module (50) is equipped with no-cup in the brewing zone sensor (34) connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup dispensing module (53) with cup storage tray (6) and cup dispenser (7), and no cup sensor (31 ).
  • brewing module (50) equipped with a brewing compartment (43) with a brewing compartment filter inside (45), where the brewing compartment (43) is equipped with the brewing compartment drain nozzle in the lower part (44), and at the top is connected to the electronic controller (25) via a brewing compartment cleaning module (46), with waste tray (47) with a full storage tray sensor (48) connected to the electronic controller (25).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup dispensing module (53) with cup storage tray (6) and cup dispenser (7), and no cup sensor (31 ); and the electronic controller (25) is connected to the filter dispensing unit (54) with filter storage tray (8), filter dispenser (9), and no filter sensor (32).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup with filter dispensing module (55) with cup with filter storage tray (38), cup with filter dispenser (39), and no cup with filter sensor (40).
  • the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup with filter dispensing module (55) with cup with filter storage tray (38), cup with filter dispenser (39), and no cup with filter sensor (40).
  • the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup with filter dispensing module (55) with cup with filter storage tray (38), cup with filter dispenser (39), and no cup with filter sensor (40).
  • the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup with filter dispensing module (55) with cup with filter storage tray (38), cup with filter dispenser (39), and no cup with filter sensor (40).
  • the storage tray for cups with filters (38) there are cups with filters (42), and each cup with a filter (42) has a cup (10) with a filter (11 ) combined with a filter by
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the filter dispensing module (54) with filter storage tray (8), filter dispenser (9), and no filter sensor (32).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the tea aromas emitting module with three fans (62), three air valves (61 ), and a tube for discharging aromas out of the appliance.
  • Each air valve (61 ) is located between the fan (62) and the tea storage tray (1 ). Correctly controlled air valve (61 ) allows the dried tea aroma to penetrate from the tea storage tray (1 ) into the discharge tube and out of the appliance, and cuts off the uncontrolled escape of dried tea aroma and prevents mixing of different aromas.
  • the signal from the splitter position sensor (67) prevents dried tea leaves from entering the brewing module (50).
  • Dried tea leaves packaging module (58) may additionally comprise a labelling device to attach labels with the selected tea name on the sachet (70). It may also comprise a unit to pump out the air and create vacuum before closing the sachet (70).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the brewing timer dispensing module (56) with brewing timer storage tray (12) and brewing timer dispenser (13), and no brewing timer sensor (33).
  • An appliance for the preparation of single servings of freshly brewed herbal infusions, especially tea is designed as in Example 4, except that the electronic controller (25) is connected to the cup dispensing module (53) with cup storage tray (6) and cup dispenser (7), and no cup sensor (31 ); and the electronic controller (25) is connected to the filter dispensing unit (54) with filter storage tray (8), filter dispenser (9), and no filter sensor (32).
  • Electronic controller (25) is also connected to the brewing timer dispensing unit (56) equipped with a brewing timer storage tray (12) with a brewing timer dispenser (13), and no-brewing timer sensor (33).
  • Electronic controller (25) is also connected to the payment module (27), remote control module (28), and an appliance operating status monitoring module (29).
  • water heating compartment inlet (22) is connected via a solenoid valve (21 ) to the water supply (17), and between the solenoid valve (21 ) and the water heating compartment (22) there are water filter (19), flow meter (18), and a pump (20), and also a safety valve (36), also the flow meter (18) and the pump (20) are connected to the electronic controller (25), whereas the water dispensing module (52) is equipped with a water cooler (24) incorporated into one of the water heating sections between the two water heating compartments (22).
  • the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed tea from any type of tea consists of the following basic components: housing, electronic control system, user communication interface. Furthermore, basic systems are connected by means of an electrical and hydraulic installations: water supply, tea storage and dispensing. Tea storage and dispensing system can be installed in any number.
  • this appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusion from any type of leaf tea may be expanded with any of the following modules: a storage tray and dispenser for filters for the separation of dried tea leaves, a storage tray and dispenser for cup dispensing, and a storage tray and dispenser for brewing timers, a storage tray and dispenser for dispensing cups with the filters, aroma emitting module, payment module, remote control module, appliance operating status monitoring module, brewing compartment module.
  • Water supply system consists of: water tank (16) and/or solenoid valve (21 ) connected to the water supply source (17) connected via water filter (19) with a flow meter (18), and a pump (20). At the pump outlet, a safety valve (36) is connected to protect other components from damage, excess water from the safety valve is returned to the system.
  • water heating sections that consist of water heating compartments (22) equipped with a heater (23).
  • a solenoid valve (21 ) is installed, which dispenses water via a water dispenser nozzle (14). Water temperature is controlled in the feedback loop by temperature sensors (35). The amount of dispensed water is controlled by means of a flow meter (19). It is possible to connect several water heating section.
  • Water heating sections can be expanded with water coolers (24).
  • Water level sensor (37) indicates the minimum water level in the water tank (16). Signals from temperature sensors (35), water level sensor (16) and the flow meter ( 8) are connected to the electronic controller (25). Using these signals, electronic controller (25) controls the solenoid valves (21 ), pump (20), and heater (23), automatically adjusting the amount and temperature of water, depending on the selected type of tea and user's preferences as to the infusion taste.
  • Tea storage and dispensing module consists of: tea storage tray (1 ) connected to the tea dispenser (2) and a hermetically sealed lid (3) for the tea storage tray.
  • Tea dispenser (2) is equipped with no tea sensor (30). Tea dispenser (2) does not damage tea leaves and accurately dispenses the required amount of dried tea leaves. Any number of tea storage and dispensing units can be installed in the appliance. Tea storage system can be expanded with a vacuum valve (5), vacuum pump (4), and pressure sensor (41 ) for dried tea leaves storage without the presence of air, which effectively extends the shelf-life of tea and improves its taste. Signals from no tea sensor (30) and pressure sensor (41) are connected to an electronic controller (25). Using these signals, electronic controller (25) controls the operation of the tea dispenser (2) and the vacuum pump (4). The amount of tea and water is automatically adjusted to the type of tea and user preferences.
  • the cup storage tray and dispenser module consists of: cup storage tray (6) connected to the cup dispenser (7) and no cup sensor (31 ). Signal from no cup sensor (31 ) is connected to an electronic controller (25). Using the signal from no cup sensor (31 ), electronic controller (25) controls the operation of the cup dispenser (7). Cup dispenser (7) puts the cup (10) in the brewing zone (49).
  • Filter storage tray and dispenser module for the separation of leaf tea consists of: filter storage tray (8) connected to the filter dispenser (9) and no filter sensor (32). Signal from no filter sensor (32) is connected to an electronic controller (25). Using the signal from no filter sensor (32), electronic controller (25) controls the operation of the filter dispenser (9). Filter dispenser (9) puts the filter (11 ) in any cup in the brewing zone (49) after prior check by no cup sensor (34) connected to the electronic controller (25). When no cup sensor (34) detects the cup (10) and after inserting the filter (11 ) dried tea leaves are put in the filter via tea dispenser (2). Next, the correct amount of water at a given temperature is added to the cup via water dispenser nozzle (14) and the entire water system nozzle.
  • the cup with filter storage tray and dispenser module consists of: cup with filter storage tray (38) connected to the cup with filter dispenser (39) and no cup with filter sensor (40). Signal from no cup with filter sensor (40) is connected to an electronic controller (25). Using the signal from no cup with filter sensor (40), electronic controller (25) controls the operation of the cup with filter dispenser (39). Cup with filter dispenser (39) puts the cup with filter (42) in the brewing zone (49). Using the cup with filter storage tray and dispenser simplifies the design of the appliance and eliminates two other modules: cup storage tray and dispenser, and filter storage tray and dispenser. When no cup sensor (34) detects the cup with filter (42) dried tea leaves are put in the cup via tea dispenser (2). Next, the correct amount of water at a given temperature is added to the cup via water dispenser nozzle (14) and the entire water system nozzle.
  • Tea aroma emitting module consists of at least one fan (62), at least one air valve (61 ), and a tube discharging aromas outside the appliance.
  • Each air valve (61 ) is located between the fan (62) and the tea storage tray (1 ), however, it is not limited to that tray, this can be any tray with dried tea leaves.
  • Correctly controlled air valve (61) allows the dried tea aroma to penetrate from the tea storage tray (1) into the discharge tube and out of the appliance, and cuts off the uncontrolled escape of dried tea aroma and prevents mixing of different aromas.
  • Dried tea leaves packaging module consists of a storage tray (64), from which the film is unrolled and shaped into a sachet.
  • a storage tray (64) from which the film is unrolled and shaped into a sachet.
  • teat dispenser outlet splitter (63) to the sachet (70).
  • the signal from the splitter position sensor (67) prevents dried tea leaves from entering the brewing module (50).
  • no tea sensor (69) detects that dried tea leaves are in the sachet (70)
  • sachet close and separate device (65) seals the sachet (70), which is then passed to the collecting compartment (66).
  • Dried tea leaves packaging module may additionally comprise a labelling device to attach labels with the selected tea name on the sachet (70). It may also comprise a unit to pump out the air and create vacuum before closing the sachet (70).
  • Brewing timer module consists of: brewing timer storage tray (12) combined with brewing timer dispenser (13) and no brewing timer sensor (33). Signal from no brewing timer sensor (33) is connected to an electronic controller (25). Using the signal from no brewing timer sensor (33), electronic controller (25) controls the operation of the brewing timer dispenser (13). Brewing timer dispenser (13), after adding water inserts an appropriate brewing timer (15) in the filter (11 ) in any cup. Furthermore, brewing timers (15) can be integrated with cups (10), filters (11) or cups with filters (42), which significantly simplifies the design of the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed tea from any type of leaf tea.
  • Brewing module (50) can be in one of two versions, the first one according to Fig. 9, consists of: brewing compartment (43) equipped with a brewing compartment filter (45) and connected to the brewing compartment drain nozzle (44) via a solenoid valve (21 ). Furthermore, in the brewing compartment (43) there is a brewing compartment cleaner (46) connected to the waste tray (47) and the waste level sensor (48). Signal from the waste tray is connected to the electronic controller (25). Moreover, electronic controller is connected to the solenoid valve (21 ) and the brewing compartment cleaner (46). Solenoid valve (21 ) controls emptying the brewing compartment (43) of the freshly made tea.
  • the user has the option to decide whether draining is to occur only after the confirmation of the presence of any cup on the base (49). This is done based on a signal from no cup sensor (34), previously processed by an electronic controller (25).
  • Brewing compartment cleaner (46) controls emptying of the brewing compartment (43) of the used dried tea leaves. The compartment is emptied after receiving a signal from the electronic controller (25) that the brewing process has ended. Waste dried tea leaves got the waste tray (47), which is emptied periodically by the user when the appliance indicates the tray is full.
  • Brewing compartment filter (45) separates dried tea leaves from tea after brewing.
  • the brewing module (50) is equipped with a base (49) and no cup sensor (34). The user has the option to decide whether draining is to occur only after the confirmation of the presence of any cup on the base (49). This is done based on a signal from no cup sensor (34), previously processed by an electronic controller (25).
  • the base (49) serves as a preparation area to prepare the components required for the beverage and/or its brewing.
  • Brewing process can be done in cups (10) (disposable or conventional), cups with filters (42) or in the brewing module (50).
  • An exemplary process of leaf tea brewing takes from 2 to 10 minutes. Using a cup (10) or cup with filter (42) skipping the brewing compartment (43) allows the user to walk away from the machine with tea and save time needed to make a cup of tea.
  • the machine is used at home or any other confined space, it is possible to equip the appliance for an automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusions from any type of leaf tea with a brewing compartment (43) to obtain the beverage without dried tea and other components, and use the same dried tea portion several times, thereby obtaining different tastes.
  • the machine equipped with the brewing compartment (43) will inform the user via an electronic controller (25) and the communication interface (26) that the prepared beverage is ready.
  • Electronic control system processes the signals from: no tea sensors (30), no cup sensors (31 ), no filter sensors (32), brewing timer sensors (33), no cup in the brewing zone sensors (34), temperature sensors (35), water level sensors (37), no cup with filter sensor (40), pressure sensors (41 ), waste level sensors, flow meter (18) and gives commands to the operating components: tea dispensers (2), vacuum pumps (4), vacuum valves (5), cup dispensers (7), filter dispensers (9), brewing timer dispensers (13), pump (20), solenoid valves (21 ), heaters (23), cup with filter dispenser (39), brewing compartment cleaner (46).
  • the most important component of the control system is an electronic controller (25). It controls the execution of control algorithms.
  • Electronic controller (25) is connected to the user communication interface (26) that transmits user commands to the electronic controller (25) for the operation of the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusions from any type of leaf tea. Its second function is to inform the user about the current progress of the brewing process prompting any necessary operations to be performed by the user to ensure proper operation of the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusions from any type of leaf tea.
  • User communication interface (26) can be equipped with control buttons, display, touch screen or a combination thereof.
  • the electronic controller (25) can be connected to a payment module (27) for receiving payment for tea. Cash or card payments are possible.
  • electronic controller (25) can be connected to the remote control module (28) for controlling the appliance for automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusions from any type of leaf tea via any wireless electronic device, e.g. mobile phone, tablet, notebook, etc.
  • Service Technician can use the remote control module (28) to perform remote maintenance and testing, for example, cleaning the circuit for water heating and dispensing, emptying the brewing compartment, appliance restart, etc.
  • Electronic controller (25) can also be connected to the appliance operating status monitoring module (29). This component transmits current information to the database on the operating parameters, e.g.: the remaining amount of dried tea, number of beverages made, number of remaining cups, which is done via an independent communication channel, e.g. via mobile network.
  • Another function of the appliance operating status monitoring module (29) is continuous observation and recording the machine condition.
  • All systems and modules are connected to each other via an electrical and hydraulic or air installations. Moreover, the components are located and installed inside the housing made of metal and plastic.
  • a method of automatic preparation of single servings of freshly brewed infusions from any type of leaf tea is that based on the user's preferences and selection, the machine automatically prepares tea of any aroma and various properties, e.g. relaxing, stimulating, low or high intensity.
  • Taste can be modified with the following parameters: amount of water, water temperature, amount of tea, brewing time. The combination of these four parameters also depends on the type of tea.
  • the machine equipped with an aroma emitting module is able to, before brewing, provide the customer with a sample of the selected tea aroma, so that the user can accept or reject the selected type of tea.
  • dried tea packaging module the customer can buy any amount of freshly packed bags with any type of dried tea leaves for use at a later time.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil pour la préparation de portions individuelles d'infusions d'herbes fraîchement brassées, notamment des thés en feuilles, y compris le stockage et la distribution entièrement automatiques de tous thés en feuilles, le chauffage et la distribution d'eau en une quantité et à une température spécifiques. Au moyen d'une interface de communication utilisateur (26), le procédé sélectionne le type de thé, le type d'infusion (relaxante ou stimulante) et l'intensité de l'infusion; le thé sélectionné en une quantité spécifique est ensuite distribué à partir du plateau de thé (1) et, avec au moins une buse de distributeur d'eau (14), de l'eau est ajoutée en une quantité de 190 ml à 250 ml et à une température de 60 °C à 90 °C; le temps de brassage est de 2 à 10 min. L'appareil est équipé d'un dispositif de commande électronique (25) connecté à au moins une unité de distribution de thé (51), une unité de distribution d'eau (52), une unité de brassage (50) et l'interface de communication (26). Chaque unité de distribution de thé (51) comprend un plateau de thé (1) avec un couvercle (3) qui est relié au distributeur de thé (2) équipé d'un capteur d'élément autre que du thé (30). Tandis que l'unité de distribution d'eau (52) est équipée de modules de chauffage, chacun d'eux a un compartiment de chauffage d'eau (22) équipé d'un dispositif de chauffage (23) et de capteurs de température (35) reliés à un dispositif de commande électronique (25), la sortie de compartiment de chauffage d'eau (22) étant reliée par une électrovanne (21) à une buse de distributeur d'eau (14).
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