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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2013
Schaerer Ag, Zuchwil, CH;
André Lüssi, Jegenstorf, CH;
Bruno Mosimann, Burgdorf, CH;
Peter Egli, Herrenschwanden, CH;
Bruno Aeberhard, Zuchwil, CH;
SCHAERER A.G., Zuchwil, CH;
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a beverage preparation module intended for installation in a self-service beverage vending machine. According to the disclosure, a water connection and a preparation device for preparing a beverage by means of water provided at the water connection are provided. Beverage preparation parameters can be transmitted to a control unit via a communication interface. The control unit is configured to control the preparation device in order to prepare a beverage based on the beverage preparation parameters. A beverage outlet for discharging the beverage prepared by the preparation device is provided. In one embodiment, at least one additional module interface is provided for connecting the control unit to at least one additional module.