Abstract: A tea maker comprises a vessel in which is located a conveyor. The conveyor, preferably vertically, transports a carriage. The conveyor and a carriage are surrounded by a tube and are protected from the water in the vessel. An enclosed basket coupled to the carriage. An external user interface allows a user to select brewing parameters such as the type of beverage brewed, the brewing temperature, and the steeping time. The selection is sent to a processor. The processor then encodes the selection into a control data for the heating assembly or the conveyor.

Abstract: A brewing mechanism has a pump, a pipe assembly, a boiler, a supply pipe, a heat exchanger, a feed pipe, a hot water pipe, a brewing group and thermoregulating group. The pipe assembly and the supply pipe both connect to the pump. The boiler is connected to the supply pipe and has a reservoir. The heat exchanger is mounted through the reservoir of the boiler. The feed pipe is mounted between the heat exchanger and pipe assembly. The hot water pipe connects the heat exchanger. The brewing group connects to the hot water pipe. The thermoregulating group is mounted between the brewing group and the pipe assembly. The brewing mechanism has advantages of being more thermostatic by the thermoregulating group directly introducing water into the brewing group.

Abstract: The machine (1) comprises pumping devices (2, 3; 10) for the controlled supply of a flow of water, at least one unit (16) for the preparation and dispensing of coffee or the like, with at least one dispensing seating (17), and with an electric heater (40), located upstream of the seating (17) and suitable for heating up to a predetermined temperature a flow of water passing through the heater; a hydraulic circuit (14, 29; 30, 36) which connects the pumping devices (2, 3, 10) to the inlet of the heater (40) and which comprises solenoid valves (36, 30, 45, 59, 62) capable of assuming a rest configuration in which the heater (40) is substantially emptied of water, and a working configuration in which the heater (40) is enabled to receive and be traversed by a flow of water sent by the pumping devices (2, 3; 10) for the preparation of the coffee or the like; and a control unit (ECU) arranged for activating the heater (40) and causing the solenoid valves (30, 36, 45, 59, 62) to change to the working configurati

Abstract: Method and control arrangement for terminating an accidental switch on of a deep fryer apparatus when it is not filled with oil, the apparatus comprises a vessel having closed bottom and sides, and a horizontally formed electric heating element for direct contact with the oil within the vessel. At one or more points of the inner space of the vessel the temperature is measured, by which the accidental switch on state of the apparatus is detected and terminated at the same time in such a way that a derivative of the temperature measured at the one or more determined points is defined. The heating power is automatically cut off to terminate switched on state when the value of the derivative exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Mobile or portable apparatus for preparing beverages comprising a module for delivering a beverage by supplying a pressurized liquid, a liquid feed tank of sufficient capacity for supplying the module with several volumes of liquid for supplying more than one beverage, gas pressurizing means suitable for supplying the module with pressurized liquid, a liquid feed chamber, of which the capacity is several times smaller than the capacity of the tank, said chamber being arranged, in a module feeding configuration, to communicate with the gas pressurizing means in order to pressurize the liquid in the chamber and to inject pressurized liquid into the module and thereby permit the delivery of the liquid through the module.

Abstract: A coffee machine for producing and dispensing coffee-based beverages, comprising: a water supply pipe (11); at least one dispensing device (13) comprising an infusion unit (15) apt to contain coffee powder, wherein said dispensing device (13) includes an infusion body (14) apt to admit water into said infusion unit (15) when said infusion unit is engaged with said dispensing device (13), a heating chamber (12) in fluid communication with the supply pipe (11), the heating chamber (12) comprising heating means (20) and being provided with an outlet (24) for permitting the admission of water at a dispensing temperature (T2) into a connecting pipe (23) in fluid communication with the infusion body (14) via a shut-off valve (26). The water supply pipe (11) is in fluid communication with a source of water (7) at a feed temperature (T1) and thermally coupled to a heat source (5), the feed temperature (T1) being less than said dispensing temperature (T2).

Abstract: A beverage maker comprises a boiler (10) having a container (20) for containing a quantity of water and a heating element (30) for heating the water During operation of the beverage maker, it is desirable to keep the temperature of the water within a predetermined range. Therefore, the operation of the heating element (30) is controlled by means of a thermostat (40) for either closing or interrupting an electronics circuit for energizing the heating element (30). In order to control the thermostat (40) in a sufficiently accurate manner, a temperature detecting member (41) of the thermostat (40) is adapted to detect a temperature of a portion (31) of a wall (26) of the container (20) that is connected to the heating element (30). As this location is capable of heating up at a relatively fast rate, delays in temperature detection are compensated for, and the hysteresis effect of the thermostat (40) is reduced.

Abstract: The water heating flow detection system for a beverage maker includes a heater control logic circuit that controls heating in response to temperature and flow conditions in the beverage maker. A heater control logic circuit receives a temperature detection signal and a flow detection signal, and generates a water heater control signal for controlling operation of one or more water heaters. A flow detection device may be connected to the hot water outlet conduit or the cold water inlet conduit, and may include a magnetic flow detection device. A faucet lever position detection device may also be used to indicate flow through a faucet outlet valve.

Abstract: A method of brewing a fresh, hot beverage in a beverage brewer (10) having a brew basket (18) for holding ingredient to be brewed and a dispensing spray head (12) for passing water onto a top surface of a layer of ingredient supported within the brew basket (18) during a dispense period of a brew cycle uses a temperature selectable dispense system having an on-demand hot water heating chamber assembly (30) with a hot water chamber (86) having a volume substantially less than the volume of beverage brewed during a single brew cycle. An electrical heating element (98) of sufficient power quickly and substantially alters the temperature of the water in the chamber during a single brew cycle and a microprocessor controller (38) for controlling the heating element in response to temperature sensors (40, 42) to control the heating element (98) to selectively change the temperature of the hot water dispensed to the brew basket (18) during a single brew cycle.

Abstract: A beverage making apparatus for producing a desired beverage using a heated brewing substance. The apparatus includes a system and method for preventing initiating of a heating cycle when an insufficient amount of water is retained in the apparatus. Additional features of the brewer are provided to facilitate movement of water through the system.

Abstract: A tea brewing assembly which is disposed within an upper housing of a coffee maker and operates in conjunction with the coffee maker. The coffee maker delivers heated water to tea brewing assembly which includes a tea brewing basket divided into two sections by an internal wall, a tea leaf holder and a cover having a tea leaf holder positioner. A controllable valve in the internal wall provides communication between the two basket sections at an appropriate water temperature, which permits the heated water to contact the tea leaves in the tea leaf holder. A controller operates a drain valve at the bottom of the brewer basket at an elapsed brew time causing the brewed tea to ultimately enter a conventional pouring carafe. Sensors and operator selections control either the brew time, brew temperature or both for opening the wall and drain valves.

Abstract: A steam automatic dispensing device for preparing hot and/or frothed drinks, includes a first duct (13) for introducing steam inside a drink; a second duct (15) for introducing air inside the drink; an electronic control unit (51) for controlling the introduction of steam and/or air through said first and second duct, the control unit being programmable to carry out a predetermined control cycle depending on the desired drink to be obtained and on the drink temperature.

Abstract: A beverage maker has a valve structure (13; 43; 153) adapted block the return of water from a boiler (5) to its water reservoir (2) in response to a water pressure from the boiler exceeding a shut-off pressure value. The valve structure (7; 47; 107) further includes a discharge outlet (20; 120) connected for water outflow to the brewing unit (8) and is adapted to open a passage from that inlet (9; 109) to the discharge outlet (20; 120) in response to a water pressure at the inlet (9; 109) exceeding a discharge pressure value below the pumping pressure. The valve structure (7; 47; 107) is further adapted to block the return of water from the boiler (5) to the water reservoir (2) also in response to a water pressure from the boiler below a relief pressure value above atmospheric pressure and below the shut-off pressure value. The pressure in the boiler during heating towards boiling is thus kept above atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A method for controlling heating processes in a coffee machine which is particularly suitable for preparing coffee on the basis of coffee pads. The coffee machine comprises a continuous flow heater and a pump used to convey water through the continuous flow heater. According to the inventive method, the temperature is measured in the region of the continuous flow heater and/or water which is conveyed by the pump. In order to avoid steam overpressure and to ensure a sufficient, constant temperature during the entire steeping process, the amount of water which is conveyed by the pump is influenced according to temperature. The invention also relates to an electronic control device.

Abstract: A portable hot water dispensing machine, particularly suitable for dispensing espresso, that is compact, lightweight, requires minimal power to operate, and is readily transportable, and a method of dispensing hot water, such as espresso. Two-stage heating is utilized for reducing the boiler volume and power requirements. In addition, components are thermally insulated and are strategically spaced to maximize space and allow for portability.

Abstract: Coffee maker and microwave oven and method for controlling the same are provided. The coffee maker and microwave oven includes an outfit room for mounting various electric components on an inside thereof, a case at one side of the outfit room, a water tank in the case, a funnel having a filter placed thereon for extraction of coffee, a jug under the funnel for storage of extracted coffee, a water supply pipe having one end connected to the water tank, the other end position over the funnel, and a portion on a bottom of the case, and a heater assembly on the bottom of the case, the heater assembly having a heating heater for heating potable water passing through the water supply pipe, and a heat conservation heater for heating coffee in the jug to maintain a temperature of the coffee constant.

Abstract: An appliance for producing hot drinks comprising a water heating device; a heating source; a seat adapted to receive a product for preparing the drink; a duct for feeding hot water from the water heating device to the seat; a control device operatively associated with the heating source for adjusting the temperature of the water contained in the water heating device; and a compensating device to dynamically compensate for temperature drop undergone by the water flowing along the duct from the water heating device to the seat.

Abstract: A coffee machine comprising an instantaneous electric heater for heating water, which is transported from a storage tank and conducted under pressure after the heating process into a brewing chamber to prepare the coffee, said chamber comprising an outlet nozzle for discharging the prepared coffee. The machine also comprises at least one sensor for recording an electric measured value that correlates to the temperature of the heated water and a control system for controlling the pump output of the pump and/or the heating output of the instantaneous heater in accordance with the measured value. The device permits a blockage of the nozzle to be identified and safely removed. The control system shuts off the pump output and/or the heating output if the measured value exceeds predefined thresholds and blocks a restart of the pump output and/or heating output for a specified blocking period by activating blocking elements.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a domestic porridge making appliance comprising a generally cylindrical cooking vessel into which a predetermined amount of water and porridge ingredients are put and having an upper side opened, a vessel handle grip formed at one side thereof for moving the cooking vessel, and a locking part mounted at both ends of the opened upper side thereof, respectively, and a driving part having a lower surface formed to correspond to the opened upper side of the cooking vessel, a locking protrusion formed at a position corresponding to the locking part of the cooking vessel at both ends of the outer peripheral surface thereof, respectively, a motor disposed on the bottom surface thereof in such a manner as to be inserted into the inside of the cooking vessel, the motor having a pulverizing blade connected to an end of a rotating shaft thereof, a heater formed at the outside of the pulverizing blade for heating the water in the cooking vessel, and a controller forme

Abstract: An appliance for producing hot drinks comprising a water heating device; a heat source; a seat adapted to receive a product for preparing the drink; a duct for feeding hot water from the water heating device to the seat; a first temperature sensor associated with the water heating device; a control unit operatively associated with the temperature sensor and with the heat source said control unit the temperature of the water contained in the device, by switching on/switching off the heat source based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor associated with the hot water feeding duct; and said control unit is being adapted to control the temperature of the water contained in the device by switching on/switching off the heat source also based on the temperature detected by the second temperature sensor.

Abstract: A machine for the preparation of a hot drink with a water tank, a closed brewing chamber and a region for the accommodation of a cup. In order to minimize the size of the machine, to simultaneously prevent the production of germination and to save manufacturing and operating costs, the capacity of the water tank is rated such that the amount of water is only sufficient for one cup of hot drink so that the water tank is empty at the end of brewing.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and related beverage profiles for on-demand heating of liquid used for beverage dispensing where such heating is dynamically variable according to the applicable profile. The apparatus includes a heating unit, electronic controller, and sensing devices. A water tank supplies the heating unit via a water pump controlled by the controller that also controls the heating unit. Feedback control loops provide control data to the controller to optimize liquid temperatures for a given beverage type in accordance with predetermined profiles.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a beverage. An access opening for a reservoir of a brewer may be opened (e.g., to allow a user to provide liquid into the reservoir for forming a beverage), and thereafter, the access opening of the reservoir may be closed and the reservoir pneumatically sealed. The access opening may be closed and the reservoir pneumatically sealed by closing a lid of the reservoir, e.g., by a user pressing down on the lid. Pneumatic sealing of the reservoir may allow the water in the reservoir to be expelled from the reservoir for flow to the brew chamber by introducing air pressure into the reservoir, e.g., by an air pump. The reservoir may be vented during heating of the water, and during pressurization of the reservoir for delivery of the brew water.

Abstract: A method for operating a boiler (6) of a device (1) such as a coffee maker comprises initial steps aimed at determining whether the boiler is filled with water or not. In the process, the insight that the thermal behaviour of an empty boiler differs from the thermal behaviour of a filled boiler is applied. A heating element (62) of the boiler (6) is used to generate heat during a predetermined length of time. As a result, the temperature inside the boiler starts to change. At a certain point, the temperature change over a time interval having a predetermined length is measured. Subsequently, the measured temperature change is compared with a reference temperature change. In case the measured temperature change is larger than the reference temperature change, it is concluded that the boiler (6) is empty and needs to be filled before the heating element is activated again.

Abstract: The invention concerns an espresso coffeemaker having a removable water reservoir (4) connected to a main hydraulic circuit including a pump which sucks up water from the reservoir (4) and sends it into a heating unit and hence through the ground coffee contained in a filter-holder, said reservoir (4) being also connected to a return water hydraulic circuit exiting from the heating unit. The invention is characterized in that the device (28) connecting said reservoir (4) to said hydraulic circuits comprises means for expanding (49) the water jet returning through the hydraulic circuit to the reservoir and means for directing (44) said jet to a storage zone.

Abstract: A beverage maker includes a reservoir; a heater for heating water in the reservoir from a starting temperature to a brewing temperature; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the water and the heater; a pump connected to the reservoir for pumping hot water from the reservoir at the brewing temperature to a user's cup via an infusible food material; and a controller adapted to operate the pump over a predetermined pumping time based at least in part on the time interval to bring the water temperature in the reservoir from the starting temperature to the brewing temperature. The controller may also be programmed to turn said heater on, turn said pump on when the water temperatures reaches said brewing temperature, and turn said heater and pump off when said temperature sensor senses another temperature higher than said brewing temperature.

Abstract: A temperature control system and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a beverage contained within a beverage server. The temperature control system enabling a user to control of a plurality of attributes of temperature of a beverage from the making of a beverage until the dispensing and disposal of the beverage.

Abstract: A coffee machine, particularly an espresso machine, comprising a brewing device (6) for producing and dispensing coffee via a coffee dispensing nozzle (11), as well as a hot water boiler (2) having a fresh water supply line (1) and a hot water line (10) coming out into a brewing chamber (5) of the brewing device (6), and a control unit (4). The coffee dispensing is controllable by said control unit (4). A heating element (13) is disposed on the hot water line (10) between the hot water boiler (2) and the brewing chamber (5), by means of which heating element the water flowing from the hot water boiler (2) into the brewing chamber (5) is able to be brought to brewing temperature. The brewing temperature can thereby be maintained at a virtually constant value whereby improving the quality of the coffee dispensed.

Abstract: An beverage making apparatus making including a fluid compartment (20), a beverage compartment (40), beverage processing means (51), heating means (30) and heating power control means (32), said beverage processing means (51) interconnecting said fluid compartment and said beverage compartment so that said fluid compartment and said beverage compartment being communicable via said beverage processing means, said heating means being adapted for heating said fluid compartment so that steam generated in said fluid compartment will force fluid to move from said fluid compartment to said beverage compartment via said beverage processing means, wherein the heating power of said heating means being user controllable.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing hot beverages includes a boiler and a device for inhibiting scale. That device comprises at least one ultrasound transmitter located at the boiler, inside the boiler or in the region of the boiler. The ultrasound transmitter is operatively coupled to the boiler and excites it to oscillate with its natural frequency. In a preferred embodiment, an ultrasound receiver and an amplifier is provided whose input is connected to the ultrasound receiver and whose output is connected to the ultrasound transmitter. The advantage of the invention is that the boiler always oscillates with its natural frequency, so that the sound energy is optimally used and can be kept lower than it would be for the same effect without resonance.

Abstract: A dispensing unit for dispensing hot, dairy-based beverages has a self-contained refrigerated unit located above a venturi-type emulsification foaming head. The dispensing unit has particular applicability to the dispensation of foamy, hot milk for use in beverages such as cappuccino and nonfoamy, hot milk for use in beverages such as coffee latte, hot chocolate, and other hot dairy-based beverages. The refrigeration unit accommodates a “bag in box” cold milk storage container of the type widely used in food service establishments. The dispensing unit employs a pinch valve that avoids direct contact between the milk and the valve components. The refrigerated milk is stored above the level of the foamer head so that the flow of milk results partially from gravitational force on the milk, and is not totally dependent upon venturi suction created in the foamer head. Also, selective actuation of beverage choice switches generates commands to produce different beverages at different temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an espresso coffee machine designed for a low-voltage vehicle that includes a water tank connected to a pump for pumping the water to a heating element which is itself connected to a brewing head in which a cartridge of coffee is brewed, a moveable closure for closing the head with a mechanism for moving the closure from an open position to a closed position and vice versa, a coffee dispensing pipe associated with the closure and a connection for the electric power supply, in which machine the heating of the heating element is switched off or reduced when the pump is running.

Abstract: A rapid electric heating water dispenser includes a body, a base, an electric heating element located in the body, a hot water drain valve and a hot water outlet. A water pipe and an electric heating tube cling to each other through a casting body. A liquefaction inner tube between the outlet of the aforesaid water pipe and the hot water drain valve. The electric heating tube has a capacity matched with the volume of the water pipe to heat the water passed by to at least 75° C. A water head is located between the water inlet of the liquefaction inner tube and the water circuit connected with it, and the water level of the liquefaction inner tube should be higher than that of the water circuit.

Abstract: An automatic drip coffee maker includes a reservoir, a basket, and a chamber disposed at where below an opening of the basket. A thermostat and a heating tube are provided at the bottom of the chamber. A bowl is placed into the chamber to receive coffee drips delivered through the opening of the basket. The coffee in the bowl is continuously kept hot due to the thermostat and the heating tube without being contaminated. A control device is provided in the bowl to control the delivery of the coffee through an outlet to be poured into any type of coffee cup.

Abstract: An electric beverage maker includes a lower, water boiling vessel, a funnel extending into the lower vessel and having an upper compartment for receiving a beverage, and an upper vessel mounted over the funnel to receive water which has passed up the funnel through the compartment, and from which the beverage is dispensed. The lower vessel is formed with an opening in its lower region, which is closed by a thick film electric heater. The heater is controlled by a control which operates to disable the heater until such time as the control is reset manually by a user.

Abstract: A brewing apparatus including a housing having a movable lid and a brewing area under the lid; a hot water heater connected to the housing; a water pump connected to the hot water heater; a controller coupled to the hot water heater and the pump; and a switch connected to the housing and adapted to be actuated by a user movable member. The switch is coupled to the controller. The controller is adapted to discontinue heating by the heater when the switch is moved to a deactuated position.

Abstract: The tea brew basket operates in conjunction with a coffee maker. The coffee maker includes a vertical superstructure and an overhanging sub-structure which delivers heated water to a carafe located beneath the sub-structure. The tea brewing system includes a tea brewer basket with a hanger complementary to the basket hanger on the coffee maker, a chute and a tea leaf retaining basket loosely fit within the chute. A controllable latch releases the tea leaf retaining basket from the chute and into the brewer basket. A controller operates a drain valve at the bottom of the brewer basket. Sensors and operator selections control either the brew time, brew temperature or both prior to opening the drain valve.

Abstract: A coffee maker includes a body provided with a water storing space and a handle, and a heater positioned under the water storing space. The heater is made of an insulating plate and an electrically heating film formed on a lower surface of the insulating plate. Then the heat generated by the electrically heating film heats up the water in the water storing space of the body for making coffee.

Abstract: A beverage apparatus (10) having a liquid holding member (12,14,16) with an operating apparatus (42) for performing a particular function, such as heating water to make a beverage, is selectively connected through an electronic switching device (36) to a source of electrical power (40) that is mounted to the liquid holding member (12,14, 16) to convey heat away from the electronic switching device (36) and into the liquid. A radiating heat sink with radiating member (45,47) protects the switching device against potential damaging physical contact is also connected to the switching device (36) and radiates heat generated by the device into the atmosphere for additional cooling of the switching device (36).

Abstract: A beverage maker 2 comprises a first chamber 4, a second chamber 6 arranged on top of said first chamber 4, with a tube 8 extending down from said second chamber 6 into said first chamber 4 for transferring liquid between the two chambers. The base of the first chamber 4 has a first region 26 at least a portion of which is arranged to boil dry and a second region 28 which is arranged to retain a quantity of liquid after the first region 26 boils dry. The first region 26 is separated from the second region 28 by a wall 30. The underside of the base of the first chamber 26 is provided with one or more sheathed heating elements 32 arranged below the first region 26 of the base and also with a heat transfer member 20 which extends between the first and said second regions of the base. A thermal control 24 has a sensor arranged to detect when the first region of the base boils dry so as to interrupt the power supply to or reduce the heating output of the heating apparatus.

Abstract: Reinforcing device for household bean milk and bean curd makers reinforces a structure for fastening a drive motor to a main body using a bracket, thus reducing vibration and noise. The reinforcing device is constructed such that a body cap extends to a predetermined length, thus preventing a lower portion of the main body from being thermally deformed, and for reducing vibration and noise. The reinforcing device may include a first bracket provided at a predetermined position between the body cap and the main body to increase a force to fasten the drive motor to the main body, and the reinforcing device may include a locking element for assembling the body cap, the first bracket, and the drive motor with the main body into a single or unitary body.

Abstract: An automatic bean curd manufacturing apparatus includes a main body provided with a bean grinding chamber and a bean juice heating chamber, a driving motor installed in the main body, a rotational container removably and rotatably installed in the grinding chamber of the main body and provided at an inner bottom with a grinding blade, a rotation suppressing member for selectively suppressing a rotation of the rotational container, a clutch installed on a bottom of the rotational container to rotatably support the grinding blade, a rotational container cover for closing an opened top of the rotational container, a grinding container removably installed in the rotational container to grind the beans, a rotational container fixing member for preventing the rotational container from moving, a heating container removably installed in the heating chamber to heat the bean juice dispensed from the rotational container through a bean juice guide, and a heating container cover for closing an opened top of the heating c

Abstract: A household soybean milk maker including a main body defining a space for receiving water, a cover element openably installed on an upper end of the main body, a drive motor disposed in the cover element to generate rotating force, a drive shaft for outputting rotating force of the drive motor, a blade connected to the drive shaft, a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the inside of the main body, and a sieve-like container which accommodates soybeans therein and is detachably attached to the cover element. A water vessel is coupled to a lower end of the main body. A steam generator is arranged in the water vessel to generate steam. Guide tubes are formed in the main body so that steam generated by the steam generator can be supplied through the guide tubes to soybean juice produced when the blade breaks the soybeans.

Abstract: A water level detecting device for a percolator includes a pot body having a coffee powder container provided on the topside and a buoy device installed in the interior. The buoy device consists of a buoy rod fitted thereon with a buoy. A detecting device (a magnetic induction element or a photoelectric element) is provided on a power base or on the outer wall of the pot body or in the buoy rod. The buoy is able to move upward and downward together with the height of the water level of a water tank of the pot body. When the water level of the water reservoir reaches a lowermost limit preset, the detecting device will interact with the buoy to cut off power of the heater of the pot body, enabling the percolator to cut off electricity automatically to enhance safety in use.

Abstract: A control circuit of a programmable coffee maker includes an input unit for inputting a preset brewing time, a heater controller for controlling electrical connection between an electric heating device and a power supply, a sensor unit for providing a cancel signal when temperature at a supply pipe connected to a water reservoir and heated by the heating device reaches a predetermined critical temperature, and a processor having an internal clock with a current time output. The processor controls the heater controller to make electrical connection between the heating device and the power supply when the preset brewing time coincides with the current time output, and cancels the preset brewing time and controls the heater controller to break the electrical connection between the heating device and the power supply after the processor receives the cancel signal from the sensor unit.

Abstract: A coffee maker structure is disclosed. The coffee maker comprises a base seat, a water container and a siphoning tube container. The ends provided on the base seat connect electricity to the heating base seat and a sensing switch to boil water. The siphoning tube container is with a powder isolation pad and contains coffee powder. The siphoning tube passes through to the water container. Steam is passed through the siphoning tube to the siphoning tube container to the coffee powder. The heating base seat generates heat and switches on the sensing switch to cut off the electric power of the base seat. The temperature of the water container is lowered and water is recycled to the water container.

Abstract: Device for sensing and blocking froth in a home machine for manufacturing soybean milk, watery bean curd, and bean curd, which allows a heater not to be operated only when the home manufacturing machine contains froth, so as to remove froth, thereby preventing the machine from getting damaged. The apparatus includes a plurality of components installed in a body. The device includes: a ground electrode and a signal electrode electrically connected to two selected components, respectively. A controller is provided for outputting a control signal for removing the occurrence of froth when froth is sensed.

Abstract: A heating device for a coffee maker having a water tank and a coupled pipe is provided. The pipe includes a cold-water supply section, a first heating section, a first hot-water supply section, a second auxiliary heating section, and a second hot-water supply section having an outlet. The heating device includes a first heating element contacting the first heating section and a second heating element contacting the second auxiliary heating section. Water flowing through the pipe is sequentially heated by the first and second heating elements. Thus, a temperature of water leaving the outlet can be kept at an acceptably high level.

Abstract: A beverage apparatus (10) having a liquid holding member (12,14,16) with an operating apparatus (42) for performing a particular function, such as heating water to make a beverage, is selectively connected through an electronic switching device (36) to a source of electrical power (40) that is mounted to the liquid holding member (12,14, 16) to convey heat away from the electronic switching device (36) and into the liquid. A radiating heat sink with radiating member (45,47) protects the switching device against potential damaging physical contact is also connected to the switching device (36) and radiates heat generated by the device into the atmosphere for additional cooling of the switching device (36).

Abstract: A device is for sensing and alarming absence of water in a home machine for manufacturing soybean milk, watery bean curd, and bean curd, which allows the home manufacturing machine to be operated only when the home manufacturing machine contains water; so as to prevent the machine from being operated by a user without water, thereby preventing the machine from getting damaged. The apparatus includes a plurality of components installed in a body. The device includes a ground electrode and a signal electrode electrically connected to two selected in the plurality of the components, respectively; a resistor connected to the signal electrode; a switching transistor connected to the resistor; a controller connected to the switching transistor for outputting a control signal for an alarm when the absence of the water is sensed; a resistor connected to the controller; a switching transistor connected to the resistor; and a buzzer is connected to the switching transistor.