Abstract: A beverage maker is provided that comprises a unit for preparing a beverage, a beverage spout, a display unit, a control unit, and a turntable having a plurality of sectors. The display unit is configured to show the turntable and a current position of the sectors of the turntable. The control unit is configured to prompt the display unit to show a beverage container that is suitable for an at least one selected beverage in an outer sector of the turntable after the selection of at least one beverage by a user and to prompt the turntable to rotate after a command to prepare the at least one selected beverage such that the outer sector adopts the position of the dispensing sector of the turntable. The display unit is prompted by the control unit to show the change of the position of the turntable and of the beverage container.

Abstract: A milk supply device for supplying milk from a milk supply container to a milk dispensing device is provided. The milk supply device comprises a milk transport line which can be connected to the milk supply container and with which milk which has been taken from the milk supply container can be delivered to the milk dispensing device. The milk supply device further comprises a three-way junction, which can be operated such that optionally milk can be transported from the milk supply container to the milk dispensing device, whilst the milk transport line is sealed off by it, at the same time, relative to the cleaning agent transport line, in a fluid-impermeable manner, or cleaning agent can be conducted from the cleaning agent transport line in the direction towards the milk dispensing device and/or in the direction towards a discharge of the milk supply device.

Abstract: A beverage maker, in particular an electrically operated coffee machine having a water tank, which can be filled with water which can be used to prepare a beverage by means of the beverage maker, wherein the beverage maker is configured as connectable to a drinking water network via an inflow, characterized in that the water tank can be manually removed from the beverage maker by a user of the beverage maker in a state in which the beverage maker is connected to the drinking water network via the inflow and/or can be filled with the water selectively by manual filling of water by a/the user of the beverage maker or by introducing drinking water from the drinking water network via the inflow.

Abstract: A beverage maker, in particular an electrically operated coffee machine (1) having a water tank (2), which can be filled with water (W) which can be used to prepare a beverage by means of the beverage maker, wherein the beverage maker is configured as connectable to a drinking water network (T) via an inflow (3), characterized in that the water tank (2) can be manually removed from the beverage maker by a user of the beverage maker in a state (Z1) in which the beverage maker is connected to the drinking water network (T) via the inflow (3) and/or can be filled with the water (W) selectively by manual filling of water by a/the user of the beverage maker or by introducing drinking water from the drinking water network (T) via the inflow (3).

Abstract: A beverage maker which comprises a graphic user interface, a control unit and a data memory is presented. The control unit is configured to use a selection of at least one element in respectively at least two groups of elements for a decision as to which drink is dispensed by the beverage maker and is configured, on the basis of a selection of at least one element in the first group by a user and on the basis of a matrix stored in the data memory, to determine whether the display of one or more element(s) of a second group of elements on the graphic user interface is changed. Correspondingly, a method for operating a beverage maker is presented. The beverage maker and the method for operating a beverage maker allow a user of the beverage maker a more effortless, more error-free and faster selection and dispensing of a drink desired by him.

Abstract: A milk supply device for supplying milk from a milk supply container to a milk dispensing device is provided. The milk supply device comprises a milk transport line which can be connected to the milk supply container and with which milk which has been taken from the milk supply container can be delivered to the milk dispensing device. The milk supply device further comprises a three-way junction, which can be operated such that optionally milk can be transported from the milk supply container to the milk dispensing device, whilst the milk transport line is sealed off by it, at the same time, relative to the cleaning agent transport line, in a fluid-impermeable manner, or cleaning agent can be conducted from the cleaning agent transport line in the direction towards the milk dispensing device and/or in the direction towards a discharge of the milk supply device.

Abstract: A coffee machine for preparing hot, milk-containing beverages and having a milk supply (15) and a discharge means (8). In order to achieve improved handling, the milk supply (15) is configured for accommodating concentrated milk, and a mixing device (17) is provided for mixing the concentrated milk with water.

Abstract: A coffee maker (10) has at least one removable portafilter (11) that can be inserted into a holder (12) on the coffee machine to carry out brewing. The coffee maker has a hot water maker (28) for producing and dispensing hot water under pressure and at least one coffee mill (19). A filter element (33) is provided for repeated pressure-tight closing and opening of the portafilter (11) inserted into the holder (12) and a chute (23) is provided for introducing coffee powder (16) from the coffee mill (19) into the open portafilter (11) that has been inserted into the holder (12).

Abstract: A coffee maker (10) has at least one removable portafilter (11) that can be inserted into a holder (12) on the coffee machine to carry out brewing. The coffee maker has a hot water maker (28) for producing and dispensing hot water under pressure and at least one coffee mill (19). A filter element (33) is provided for repeated pressure-tight closing and opening of the portafilter (11) inserted into the holder (12) and a chute (23) is provided for introducing coffee powder (16) from the coffee mill (19) into the open portafilter (11) that has been inserted into the holder (12).

Abstract: A device for feeding milk from a storage container (8) to a dispensing device (3), containing a feeding line (9), whose intake end (9a) is detachably connected to the storage container (8), and with a cleaning possibility for at least a portion of the exterior of the feeding line (9). In order to enhance a device of this type such that the cleaning is simplified, a cleaning mechanism (11) be provided for the exterior of the feeding line (9), which comprises a rinsing area (12) for holding the portion of the feeding line (9) that is to be cleaned. The rinsing area (12) contains a hot water intake opening, a steam intake opening, a cleaning agent intake opening, or cold water intake opening (17), and also a connection opening (14) for the detachable introduction of the portion to be cleaned.

Abstract: A beverage system (1) having a coffee machine (2) for preparing and dispensing hot beverages, and a water dispenser (3) for processing and dispensing drinking water the system being inexpensive and requiring little space. The coffee machine (2) and the water dispenser (3) are connected to on other n such a way that at least one functional component of the coffee machine (2) or of the water dispenser (3) can be utilized both for the coffee machine (2) and for the water dispenser (3).

Abstract: A beverage machine (1) or a preparation machine, in particular a coffee machine has a main flow path (5) that leads from a line connection or a tank (2) through a boiler (3) to a dispensing location (4). The boiler (3) is connected to the tank (2), to a drip pan (8), to a drain or a dispensing location via a line (7) that encompasses a valve (6). In the case of a boiler (3) that is in the stand-by state, the valve (6) is at least partially open, whereby an unpressurized, open boiler system is at hand. A control device (9), actuates the valve (6) and closes the valve (6) provided that a demand is at hand. A combination of the advantages of a closed and of an open boiler system is possible through this.

Abstract: A device for mixing water and gas for drinking purposes including mixing of water and gas, in which a water supply and a gas supply end. The mixing includes a turbulence generator, having a housing containing a mixture of water and gas and a plunger with two frontal faces. The plunger and the housing can be moved relative to each other in an oscillating manner. A flow connection is provided between the two frontal faces of the plunger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for storing milk (2), particularly for further use in a coffee machine (3) comprising a container (4) accommodating the milk (2). It is essential to the invention that a temperature sensing device (5) comprising at least one infrared sensor (6, 6?, 6?) is provided for sensing the temperature of the milk.

Abstract: A vending machine has at least one sensor to record at least one capacitive variable. The at least one sensor is formed as a wireless signal transmission chip, particularly a RFID chip (Radio Frequency Identification). Thus, a particularly precise and reproducible record of measurement results is possible, while permitting reduced cabling needs in view of the wireless signal transmission.

Abstract: A drink machine for producing at least one of a frothy milk and a heated milk. The drink machine has at least one of a milk supply duct and a steam supply duct, wherein at least one of the ducts opens into at least one of a mixing region and a frothing region; a line element connected at one end in the region of a coupling point in fluid communication with the milk supply duct and at the other end to a container for milk; and a rinsing line, which opens directly into the coupling point.

Abstract: A device and a method are described, which are used for precipitating beverage sediment from the rinsing mixture of beverage production machines and which comprise a rinsing conduit, a sediment receptacle and a filtering means. In order to design a device of this type in a structurally simple manner such that it can be serviced more easily, it is suggested that the filtering means should comprise a first and a second filter which are arranged one after the other when seen in the direction of flow of the rinsing mixture and which are each provided with filtrate discharge means and that a flow connection for the rinsing mixture discharged from the rinsing conduit and for the filter cake precipitated on the first filter should be provided, said flow connection bypassing said first filter and leading into the sediment receptacle.

Abstract: A reservoir for drinks dispensing machines having a reservoir body, an output line for outputting liquids in predetermined quantities, and a level compensation ability. The reservoir body above the liquid level is closed in a substantially air-tight manner, and a ventilation opening is arranged below the liquid level to achieve level compensation of the liquid level in the reservoir body.

Abstract: A reservoir (1) for drinks dispensing machines is described, which comprises a reservoir body (2), an output line (3) for outputting liquids in predetermined quantities and a means (4) for level compensation of the liquid level (7a) in the reservoir body (2). In order to carry out the level compensation in a constructive simple manner, it is suggested that the reservoir body (2) above the liquid level (7a) is closed in a substantially air-tight manner, and the means (4) for level compensation comprises a ventilation opening (6) that is arranged below the liquid level (7a).

Abstract: A container for receiving stacks of sheets which are connected with each other in a corner by means of staples. The support surface (1) provided for supporting the stacks has a recess (31) in an area aligned with the stapled corners of the stacks. The recess allows the stapled corners to be deflected downwardly. The support surface (1) is uneven, its uneven shape being selected such that the stack to be received is supported at least along an elevation in such a way that the inherent stiffness of the stack is broken so that the stapled corners can be reliably deflected down into the recess (31).