Patent ID: 9301638
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: A47J

Claim Text:
1. A drink preparation machine comprising: an outer housing comprising at least one ventilation element configured to ventilate an interior, wherein the interior is enclosed by the outer housing and, in the interior, is arranged at least one of: a heating element for heating water, a brewing module, or a steam preparation unit for preparing steam or discharging hot water, the at least one ventilation element being configured to be actuatable to open and close variably; a moisture sensor arranged in the interior for measuring a moisture of the interior; and an actuation member being configured to actuate the at least one ventilation element to variably adjust an opening extent of the at least one ventilation element in response to at least one of: a temperature in the interior reaching a temperature threshold, moisture in the interior reaching a moisture threshold, or the expiry of a predefined time span, wherein the at least one ventilation element is arranged in an upper closure lid of the outer housing, and wherein the at least one ventilation element defines a ventilation opening and a plurality of pivotable flaps.