Patent ID: 6216968
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A23G,A47J,F25C,Y10S

Abstract:
In a machine for making frozen drinks comprising an ice shaver and a blender, and having a hopper for storing ice to be processed by the machine, and a machine body that houses the motor or motors that drive the ice shaver and the blender, a drainage system comprisingmeans for collecting unwanted liquid produced by the melting of the ice;means for collecting unwanted liquid from the vicinity of the blender,means for collecting unwanted liquid from the vicinity of the ice shaver,means for collecting unwanted liquid from within the machine body; anda drain pan;each of said collecting means including means for routing said collected unwanted liquid to said drain pan, said drain pan including at least one outlet by which said unwanted liquid received from said collecting means may be removed from the machine via the drain pan.