Patent ID: 9675204
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: A47J

Claim:
1. A beverage preparation machine comprising: a body having one or more outer faces and a beverage outlet for delivering a beverage over a beverage dispensing area; an inlet channel configured for a capsule containing a beverage ingredient to be inserted therethrough; and a module operatively connected to the body adjacent to one of the one or more outer faces, the module is movable into a plurality of different operative connection positions along the one or more outer faces of the body and is operatively connected to the body by a connection device, the module comprising a component selected from the group consisting of (i) a supply reservoir configured to supply a liquid to the body through a channel extending through the connection device and (ii) a collection reservoir configured to collect waste material from the body, and the module having a dedicated sub-function and being in position for carrying out the dedicated sub-function when in the operative connection positions, the connection device comprises a pivotable element connected to the body, a connector attached to the module, and a rigid arm extending from the pivotable element to the connector, the rigid arm extends from the body at an angle, and the connection device is configured to vary the angle.