Patent ID: 9320384
Filing Date: 2016-04-26
CPC Classification: A47J

Claim Text:
1. A machine for producing a drink, comprising: a supplier having a supplying spout configured to supply the drink; a refrigerated compartment to house a liquid; and a connection device between the refrigerated compartment and at least a supply nozzle for supplying the liquid picked up from said refrigerated compartment to the supplier, wherein the connection device comprises a liquid feeding duct having a first end for inletting the liquid and a second end associated to said supply nozzle, said liquid feeding duct being housed at least partially in a refrigerated chamber, and a thermally insulated outer housing that includes said refrigerated chamber, wherein the liquid feeding duct extends in the thermally insulated outer housing, wherein the refrigerated compartment comprises a door and a liquid sucking tube, the door being openable and closable, the door being opened by inserting the first end of the liquid feeding duct of the connection device into the door, the liquid sucking tube being removably connected to said liquid feeding duct, and the liquid sucking tube being connected to the first end of the liquid feeding duct when the door is opened, and wherein the connection device is coupled into to the refrigerated compartment when the door is opened and the liquid sucking tube is connected to the first end of the liquid feeding duct.