Patent ID: 6536224
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A23G,F25C

Abstract:
A frozen beverage machine, comprising:a process control block having a plurality of inlets for receiving ingredients and a plurality of outlets, the process control block including a flow control device for controlling the flow of ingredients therethrough; a mixing block connected to the freezing chamber such that the mixing block is chilled via thermal communication with the freezing chamber, the mixing block having a plurality of inlets and an outlet, the mixing block inlets being connected to the process control block outlets such that ingredients flowing through the mixing block are mixed together; at least one freezing chamber connected to the mixing block outlet to receive the mixed ingredients therefrom; a refrigeration system arranged to refrigerate the at least one freezing chamber; a controller connected to the process control block, the controller operable to control operation of the frozen beverage machine; and a dispensing valve connected to the freezing chamber.