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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2011
Andrea Cocchi, Calderara Di Reno, IT;
Roberto Lazzarini, Reggio Emilia, IT;
Andrea Cocchi, Calderara Di Reno, IT;
Roberto Lazzarini, Reggio Emilia, IT;
Ali S.p.A.—Divisione GBG, , IT;
Abstract
A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, sorbets or slush drinks and the like includes a tank for containing and processing the product to be dispensed. A dispensing tap is mounted near the bottom of the tank and a power-driven stirring mechanism and an evaporator of a cooling circuit are both located inside the tank. A counter for counting an amount of product dispensed includes a unit for measuring the amount of product dispensed and a unit for enabling measurement. The measurement enabling unit includes a temperature sensor located at the dispensing tap, along the product dispensing path.