Patent ID: 6098524
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A47J,G07F

Abstract:
A vending machine for vending hot liquid drinks, comprising:a hot water tank having an outlet;a hot water metering device connected to the outlet of the hot water tank for supplying a predetermined quantity of hot water;a product canister having an outlet;a product and hot water mixing bowl;a hot water delivery tube connecting the hot water metering device with the mixing bowl to supply a predetermined quantity of hot water to the bowl;a product metering device connected to the outlet of the product canister for supplying a predetermined amount of product to the mixing bowl;a whipper mechanism for whipping the mixture;a mixture delivery tube connected to the mixing bowl and whipper mechanism to supply the whipper mechanism with the mixture;a heater shroud covering a substantial portion of the mixture delivery tube for heating the mixture passing therethrough;a cup station; anda mixture output tube connected to the whipper mechanism and delivering the mixture therefrom to the cup station.