Patent Publication Number: US-10312785-B2

Title: Domestic appliance

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a U.S. national stage application of PCT/EP2016/076118 filed on Oct. 28, 2016, which is based on and claims priority to German Patent Application No. 10 2015 118 529.6 filed on Oct. 29, 2015, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
     STATE OF THE ART 
     The invention relates to a domestic appliance with a beverage pump. 
     A beverage pump for a domestic appliance, in particular for a beverage dispenser machine, for the purpose of conveying a liquid, with at least one pole sleeve for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator, has already been proposed. 
     The objective of the invention is in particular to provide an especially effective and cost-efficient beverage pump. The objective is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim  1  while advantageous implementations and further developments of the invention may be gathered from the subclaims. 
     Advantages of the Invention 
     The invention is based on a domestic appliance, in particular a beverage dispenser machine, with a beverage pump for the purpose of conveying a liquid, wherein the beverage pump comprises at least one pole sleeve for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator. 
     It is proposed that the pole sleeve has along a main flow direction of the liquid, a substantially changing magnetic permeability. 
     In this way an advantageous characteristic progression of a magnetic force acting onto an armature is achievable. A particularly effective beverage pump may be made available. An effective beverage pump is achievable with a small quantity of metal, in particular with a small quantity of copper, of a coil of the magnetic actuator, as a result of which an especially cost-effective beverage pump may be made available. By a “beverage dispenser machine” is in particular, in this context, an automatic machine to be understood which is configured for portion-wise dispensing and/or preparing of beverages, e.g. coffee, tea, cocoa, and/or other dairy mix drinks and/or brewed drinks. Preferably the beverage dispenser machine is embodied as a coffee dispenser machine, preferably a fully automatic coffee dispenser. Preferentially the beverage pump is embodied as an oscillating armature pump. The beverage pump preferably comprises at least one float-supported working piston, which is configured to be driven in particular by the magnetic flux conducted by the pole sleeve. In particular, the working piston is configured for a stop-free movement in a pump chamber. The working piston is preferably configured for a movement at least substantially in parallel to a middle axis of the pole sleeve. 
     Preferentially the beverage pump is embodied as a high-pressure oscillating armature pump and is configured to provide a pressure of at least 10 bar, preferably at least 15 bar. It is also conceivable that the beverage pump is embodied as a low-pressure oscillating armature pump and is configured to provide a pressure of at least 3 bar. In particular, the beverage pump is embodied as a domestic-appliance oscillating armature pump. 
     Preferably the beverage pump is embodied as a beverage dispenser pump. Preferentially the beverage pump features an iron circuit comprising at least one pole sleeve. The pole sleeve is preferably embodied at least substantially tube-shaped, e.g. as a rolled part. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve is implemented to be slitted, i.e. having a slit, which extends in an axial direction. The beverage pump in particular comprises a pump chamber in which the working piston is guided. Preferably the pole sleeve has the shape of a hollow cylinder and comprises a middle axis. The pole sleeve encompasses the pump chamber. The pole sleeve is preferentially arranged outside the pump chamber. Terms designating a direction, like “axial/axially”, “radial/radially”, “in a circumferential direction” are to be understood with reference to a middle axis of the pump chamber and/or with reference to the middle axis of the pole sleeve. “Axial/axially” is to mean in a direction of the middle axis of the pump chamber and/or in a direction of the middle axis of the pole sleeve. By a “main flow direction” is in particular, in this context, a direction to be understood in which the liquid that is to be conveyed moves, averaged over a time period, e.g. over the duration of a portion output. In particular, the main flow direction is equivalent to the axial direction. In particular, the pole sleeve has a substantially changing magnetic permeability along an axial direction. “Radial/radially” is to mean in particular, in this context, a direction that is perpendicular to the middle axis of the pole sleeve and/or perpendicular to the middle axis of the pump chamber, starting from the respective middle axis outward. “In a circumferential direction” is in particular to mean, in this context, along a circle arc around the middle axis of the pole sleeve and/or around the middle axis of the pump chamber, in a plane that is perpendicular to the middle axis of the pole sleeve and/or perpendicular to the middle axis of the pump chamber. By the magnetic permeability “changing substantially” is in particular to be understood, in this context, that values of the magnetic permeability differ, in points which are spaced apart in an axial direction, by at least 20%, preferably by at least 40%, preferentially by at least 60% and especially preferentially by at least 80%. “Configured” is in particular to mean specifically programmed, designed and/or equipped. By an object being configured for a certain function is in particular to be understood that the object fulfills and/or implements said certain function in at least one application state and/or operating state. 
     The pole sleeve has, in an axial edge region, a reduced magnetic permeability. This allows especially advantageously adjusting a stroke height of an armature. It is possible to render a beverage pump available which is particularly flexibly adaptable. By an “axial edge region” is to be understood, in this context, a region of the pole sleeve which is delimited by an axial edge of the pole sleeve. In a mounted state the axial edge region is preferably arranged on an end of the pole sleeve that is oriented downstream with respect to the main flow direction. Preferentially the axial edge region is arranged on an outlet-side end of the pole sleeve. Preferably, in a rest position of a working piston the axial edge region is arranged on an end of the pole sleeve that faces towards the working piston. Preferentially, in the axial edge region the magnetic permeability decreases towards the edge at least substantially monotonously. Preferably, in the axial edge region the magnetic permeability decreases towards the edge at least substantially continuously. A “magnetic permeability” is in particular to mean, in this context, an extensive quantity. It is conceivable that the extensive magnetic permeability decreases due to a decrease of an intensive magnetic permeability, e.g. due to a material composition in the pole sleeve changing in the axial direction. Preferably the pole sleeve is made at least substantially of a ferromagnetic material. Preferentially the pole sleeve is made at least substantially of steel, preferably of unalloyed high-grade steel. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve comprises in its axial edge region at least one further material, e.g. an alloy and/or a synthetic material. 
     It is further proposed that the pole sleeve has a reduced effective wall material volume in its axial edge region. This in particular allows achieving a particularly simple and/or cost-efficient manufacturing process. It is possible to provide an especially cost-competitive pole sleeve. By a “reduced effective” wall material volume is in particular, in this context, a wall material volume to be understood which is reduced in regard to its magnetic impact. 
     The wall material volume is, for example, reduced due to a milling process or by a Waelz process. 
     Advantageously the axial edge region of the pole sleeve is embodied in a sinuate manner. This allows further simplifying of the production process. The pole sleeve is producible cost-effectively in a punching process. “Sinuate” is in particular to mean, in this context, provided with at least one incision. Preferably the pole sleeve has at least two different heights along a circumferential direction. Preferably the pole sleeve has at least two different values for an axial extension along a circumferential direction. Preferentially the edge region has a plurality of incisions, e.g. at least two, three, four, five or six incisions. Preferably the incisions are implemented analogously to one another and/or have the same incision depth. It is conceivable that the incisions are implemented differently and, for example, incisions having differing incision depths may alternate along a circumferential direction. Preferentially the incisions are arranged in such a way that they are distributed at least substantially regularly at the edge region along a circumferential direction. The edge region preferably has an at least substantially periodic contour. It is conceivable that the axial edge region is implemented in an undulating or serrate fashion. Preferably the axial edge region is embodied crown-shaped. The incisions are preferentially implemented in trapezoid shape. 
     Furthermore it is proposed that the pole sleeve has a reduced wall thickness in the axial edge region. As a result, it is possible to provide a pole sleeve which is implemented in a particularly stable fashion in the axial edge region. The pole sleeve in particular has an axial section profile, which has the reduced wall thickness in the axial edge region. An “axial section profile” is in particular to mean, in this context, a profile along a section in a plane that is parallel to the middle axis of the pole sleeve. By a “reduced” wall thickness is in particular, in this context, a wall thickness to be understood which changes, in particular tapers, in regard of an axial direction. Preferentially the wall thickness decreases in the axial edge region at least substantially monotonously towards the edge. In particular the wall thickness has differing values in at least two points which are axially spaced apart from each other. The axial section profile preferably has a symmetry axis coinciding with the middle axis of the pole sleeve. Preferentially the pole sleeve is implemented at least substantially in a rotationally symmetrical manner. 
     It is also proposed that the pole sleeve has a basis wall thickness with respect to which the wall thickness is reduced in the axial edge region. In this way an especially simple implementation of the pole sleeve is achievable. A pole sleeve may be produced from a cylindrical blank. A particularly cost-competitive production process is achievable. A “basis wall thickness” is in particular to mean a wall thickness which is at least substantially constant in an axial section. By a “constant wall thickness” is in particular to be understood, in this context, that the wall thickness is constant with respect to an axial displacement. Preferentially the basis wall thickness is at least substantially constant over a quarter, preferably over a third, especially preferably over half of an axial longitudinal extension. “At least substantially constant” is in particular to mean, in this context, having deviations by less than 2%, preferably deviations by less than 1% and especially preferentially deviations by less than 0.5%. Preferably the pole sleeve has a maximum wall thickness that is equivalent to the basis wall thickness. The basis wall thickness is preferentially at least 1.0 mm, preferably at least 2.0 mm, particularly preferably at least 2.5 mm and very particularly preferably at least 3.0 mm. Preferably, in the axial edge region the wall thickness is at least substantially contiguously reduced with respect to a basis wall thickness and/or with respect to a maximum wall thickness. Preferentially the axial edge region is delimited by at least one shaped element, like for example a groove, a step, and/or an edge, in particular an edge of a slope. Preferably a region having the basis wall thickness is arranged directly next to the axial edge region in an axial direction. 
     The beverage pump advantageously comprises at least one further pole sleeve, which is arranged in such a way that it is spaced apart from the pole sleeve by a gap. This allows further increasing an efficiency of the beverage pump. In particular, the iron circuit comprises the pole sleeve and the further pole sleeve. A “gap” is in particular to mean, in this context, a magnetically insulating gap. Preferably the gap is in a mounted state filled with a magnetic insulator, like for example air, rubber, a synthetic material and/or a cellulose-containing material. Preferentially the axial edge region is in a mounted state arranged on an end of the pole sleeve which faces towards the gap. The at least one further pole sleeve preferably has a basis wall thickness that is equivalent to the basis wall thickness of the pole sleeve. The pole sleeve and the further pole sleeve preferentially have a same inner circumference. Preferably the pole sleeve is arranged inlet-side with respect to the further pole sleeve. 
     In an advantageous implementation the pole sleeve has an axial section profile derived from a force-displacement characteristic. As a result, it is possible to provide a beverage pump which is advantageously flexibly adjustable. Heating-up of the beverage pump during operation may be kept at a low level. A constant performance of the beverage pump is achievable. A high degree of user comfort is achievable. A “force-displacement characteristic” is in particular to mea, in this context, a characteristic and/or dependency representing a force acting onto a working piston of the oscillating armature pump due to magnetic flux, in a relation to an axial position of the working piston. The section profile preferably comprises at least one shaped element, in particular at least a step and/or a slope, with at least one geometric parameter derived from the force-displacement characteristic. Preferentially, in an optimizing process the wall thickness in the edge region of the axial section profile is reduced, e.g. starting from a rectangular section profile, in particular via chamfering, and the effect thereof onto the force-displacement characteristic and/or onto a pressure-volumetric flow rate characteristic of the oscillating armature pump is evaluated. In further method steps the wall thickness is further reduced until the force-displacement characteristic and/or onto a pressure-volumetric flow rate characteristic of the oscillating armature pump do not improve further. In particular, a force maximally acting onto the working piston in a stroke is reduced. Preferentially the axial section profile is derived from a value and/or a gradient of the force-displacement characteristic in a region of the magnetically insulating gap, and/or from a value and/or a gradient of the force-displacement characteristic on the edge of the pole sleeve. 
     Moreover it is proposed that the axial section profile comprises at least one slope and/or a multiple stepping. Thus a shape of the magnetic flux is advantageously adjustable, in particular in a region of the magnetically insulating gap. A particularly favorable progression of a magnetic force acting onto a working piston of the beverage pump is achievable, in particular in a region of the magnetically insulating gap. Preferably the wall thickness has a minimum on an edge of the pole sleeve facing towards the magnetically insulating gap, said minimum being arranged on an edge of the slope. In the axial edge region the wall thickness preferentially has an at least substantially monotonous course, i.e. the wall thickness increases with a distance from the edge of the pole sleeve. The axial section profile is preferably implemented by maximally two convex surfaces, which are preferentially implemented and arranged mirror-symmetrically to one another. Preferably the slope and/or the multiple stepping are/is arranged on an outer perimeter of the pole sleeve. It is also conceivable that the slope and/or the multiple stepping are/is arranged on an inner perimeter of the pole sleeve. It is also conceivable that the axial section profile respectively has at least one slope and/or multiple stepping on an outer perimeter as well as on an inner perimeter. The axial section profile preferably has at least two slopes, which are implemented and/or arranged symmetrically to one another, in particular with respect to a symmetry axis. 
     In an advantageous implementation the axial edge region has an axial extension with a value of at least 2 mm. As a result of this, a magnetic flux, in particular a magnetic flux in a region of the magnetically insulating gap, is modifiable in a particularly effective manner. It is possible to restrict a strain on structural components of the beverage pump. A beverage pump having an especially long service life may be rendered available. The axial extension of the axial edge region preferentially has a value of at least 3 mm, preferably at least 4 mm and particularly preferably at least 5 mm. The axial extension of the axial edge region is preferentially at least 20%, preferably at least 25% and especially preferentially at least 30% of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve. 
     Beyond this it is proposed that the axial edge region has an axial extension with a value of maximally 10 mm. This allows reducing a force gradient relative to an axial position, in particular in the region of the magnetically insulating gap, in an especially effective manner. The axial extension of the axial edge region preferably has a value of maximally 8 mm, preferentially of maximally 6 mm and particularly preferably of maximally 5 mm. 
     Preferably a ratio of a basis wall thickness and the axial extension of the axial edge region has a value between 0.5 and 2.5. Preferentially the axial extension of the axial edge region is maximally 90%, preferably maximally 70% and especially preferentially maximally 50% of a distance of an armature of the oscillating armature pump from an edge of the pole sleeve that faces towards the armature in a rest position of the armature. 
     Preferably the axial extension of the axial edge region is at least 10%, preferentially at least 20% and particularly preferably at least 40% of a distance of an armature of the oscillating armature pump from an edge of the pole sleeve faxing towards the armature in a rest position of the armature. By a “rest position of the armature” is in particular, in this context, a position of the armature to be understood which is taken by the armature in case of a switched-off magnet coil, in particular due to an equilibrium of forces of spring elements acting onto the armature. The axial extension of the axial edge region is preferably maximally 50%, preferentially maximally 40%, and particularly preferably maximally 30% of a maximum axial extension of the pole sleeve. 
     In an advantageous implementation the axial section profile comprises at least one slope, which includes an angle of no more than 30 degrees with a middle axis of the pole sleeve. In this way an especially large wall thickness of the pole sleeve is achievable. A course of a force-displacement characteristic is adjustable particularly precisely. Preferably the slope includes an angle with the middle axis of maximally 25 degrees, preferentially maximally 20 degrees and especially preferentially maximally 15 degrees. The axial section profile preferentially comprises at least two slopes, each of which includes an angle of maximally 30 degrees with a middle axis of the pole sleeve and is implemented and/or arranged symmetrically, in particular with respect to a symmetry axis. 
     In an advantageous implementation the axial section profile comprises at least one section having a constant reduced wall thickness and having an axial extension of at least 2 mm. This allows rendering a particularly simply structured pole sleeve available. A pole sleeve may be manufactured of at least two cylindrical elements in an especially cost-efficient fashion. Preferentially the section of the axial section profile is embodied in a rectangular fashion. The axial section profile preferably has at least two sections having a constant reduced wall thickness, which are preferably embodied in a rectangular fashion, and which are implemented and/or arranged symmetrically to one another, in particular with respect to a symmetry axis. Preferably the section is arranged directly adjacent to a section having a basis wall thickness. Preferentially the axial section profile has a step at an edge of the section. A “step” is in particular to mean, in this context, a jump between two values of a wall thickness, a radius and/or a diameter. In particular, two cross sections arranged, with respect to an axial direction, on different sides of the step have different wall thicknesses, different radii and/or different diameters. A “cross section” is in particular to mean, in this context, a section along a plane perpendicularly to an axial direction. The pole sleeve is preferably embodied in a multi-part implementation, comprising a first cylinder element with the basis wall thickness of the pole sleeve and at least one further cylinder element, which is arranged in the section and has a wall thickness that is smaller than the basis wall thickness, in particular smaller than a wall thickness of the first cylinder element. The section preferentially has an axial extension of at least 3 mm, preferably at least 4 mm and particularly preferably at least 5 mm. Preferentially the step is arranged on an outer perimeter. 
     Beyond this it is proposed that the axial section profile comprises at least one step, which has a height of at least 0.2 mm. This allows achieving a particularly compact axial section profile. The step preferentially has a height of at least 0.3 mm, preferably at least 0.4 mm and particularly preferably at least 0.5 mm. Preferentially the step is arranged on an edge of the axial edge region, in particular an edge of the axial edge region that faces away from the edge of the pole sleeve. The axial section profile preferably comprises a combination of at least one step and at least one slope. Preferentially the axial section profile comprises at least two steps, each of which has a height of at least 0.2 mm and is implemented and/or arranged symmetrically to one another, in particular with respect to the symmetry axis. 
     It is also proposed that the pole sleeve has a constant inner diameter at least in the axial edge region. In this way a particularly small distance is achievable between the pole sleeve and the pump chamber. An efficiency of the beverage pump is even further increasable. “Constant” is in particular to mean, in this context, constant with regard to an axial displacement, in particular with regard to cross sections which are offset from one another in an axial direction. 
     In an advantageous implementation the axial section profile comprises at least one step on an inner perimeter. An especially small minimum distance is achievable between the pole sleeve and an armature element of the beverage pump, in a movement of the working piston. As a result of this, an electrical energy is convertible into a kinetic energy of the working piston in a particularly effective fashion. An efficiency of the beverage pump is further increasable. 
     By way of the domestic appliance, in particular the beverage dispenser machine, with the beverage pump according to the invention, an especially efficient domestic appliance may be made available. An output duration may be kept at least substantially constant over a plurality of portion output procedures. A high level of user comfort is achievable. 
     The beverage pump according to the invention and/or the domestic appliance according to the invention are/is herein not to be limited to the application and implementation described above. In particular, to fulfill a functionality that is herein described, the machine tool device according to the invention and/or the method according to the invention may comprise a number of individual elements, structural components and units as well as method steps that differs from a number herein mentioned. Moreover, regarding the value ranges given in the present disclosure, values situated within the mentioned delimitations are also to be considered to be disclosed and to be insertable according to requirements. 
    
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings show five exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawings, the description and the claims contain a plurality of features in combination. Someone skilled in the art will purposefully also consider the features separately and will find further expedient combinations. 
       It is shown in: 
         FIG. 1  a representation of a domestic appliance according to the invention, 
         FIG. 2  a section along a longitudinal axis through a beverage pump of the domestic appliance, 
         FIG. 3  a lateral view of a pole sleeve of the beverage pump, 
         FIG. 4  a section of the pole sleeve along an axial direction, 
         FIG. 5  a view of the pole sleeve from above, 
         FIG. 6  a section of a pole sleeve for a further exemplary embodiment with a multiple stepping, 
         FIG. 7  a section of a pole sleeve for a further exemplary embodiment with a plurality of sleeve elements, 
         FIG. 8  a section through a beverage pump along a longitudinal axis for an exemplary embodiment of a pole sleeve with a step on an inner perimeter, 
         FIG. 9  a longitudinal section of the pole sleeve, 
         FIG. 10  a perspective view of a pole sleeve for another exemplary embodiment, with a crown-shaped edge region, and 
         FIG. 11  a section, along a longitudinal axis, through a beverage pump with the pole sleeve having the crown-shaped edge region. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
       FIG. 1  shows a domestic appliance  12   a , which is embodied as a beverage dispenser machine. In the present exemplary embodiment the domestic appliance  12   a  is configured for preparing beverages portion-wise and for dispensing beverage portions. The domestic appliance  12   a  is embodied as fully automatic coffee dispenser. The domestic appliance  12   a  comprises storage containers for water and for coffee, which are not shown in detail. The domestic appliance  12   a  comprises a control unit  42   a , which is configured for a user input. The domestic appliance  12   a  comprises a drip tray  44   a  and a recipient accommodation  46   a . The domestic appliance  12   a  comprises a dispensing unit  48   a  for dispensing beverage portions, in particular into a recipient arranged in the recipient accommodation  46   a . The domestic appliance  12   a  comprises a beverage pump  10   a  (cf.  FIG. 2 ). The beverage pump  10   a  is configured for conveying a liquid, e.g. water, under a pressure of at least 12 bar. The beverage pump  10   a  is configured for conveying a liquid counter to a dynamic pressure of 12 bar. It is conceivable that the beverage pump  10   a  is configured for conveying a liquid at a smaller pressure, e.g. a pressure of at least 8 bar, 7 bar or 4 bar. It is also conceivable that the beverage pump  10   a  is configured for conveying a liquid at a higher pressure of, for example, 15 bar. The beverage pump  10   a  is configured to convey the liquid in a main flow direction  50   a.    
     The beverage pump  10   a  comprises a magnetic actuator  16   a  with a magnet coil  52   a . The beverage pump  10   a  comprises a working piston  54   a . The magnetic actuator  16   a  is configured to provide a magnetic field for driving the working piston  54   a . The working piston  54   a  is float-supported. The beverage pump  10   a  comprises two spring elements  56   a ,  58   a  acting onto the working piston  54   a . The spring elements  56   a ,  58   a  are configured to act onto the working piston  54   a  in mutually opposite directions. One of the spring elements  56   a  is embodied as a pump spring. The spring element  56   a , which is embodied as a pump spring, is configured to drive the working piston  54   a  in a pressure stroke. The spring element  56   a  is embodied as a helical compression spring. The beverage pump  10   a  comprises a pump chamber  60   a , in which the working piston  54   a  is guided movably. The pump chamber  60   a  comprises a pump chamber wall  62   a , which is embodied as a piston guidance. The pump chamber  60   a  penetrates the coil housing with the magnet coil  52   a . The magnet coil  52   a  is configured to generate a magnetic field, which partially permeates the pump chamber  60   a . The pump chamber  60   a  is in the present embodiment implemented in such a way that it is at least substantially cylindrical. The pump chamber  60   a  has a middle axis  64   a , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis and is oriented at least substantially in parallel to the main flow direction  50   a.    
     For the purpose of directing the magnetic field, the beverage pump  10   a  comprises an iron circuit partially encompassing the magnet coil  52   a . The iron circuit comprises at least one pole sleeve  14   a  to guide a magnetic flux generated by the magnetic actuator  16   a  (cf.  FIG. 3 ). The pole sleeve  14   a  is implemented at least substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The pole sleeve  14   a  has a middle axis  32   a , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis. The pole sleeve  14   a  features an inner perimeter  66   a  and an outer perimeter  68   a . In a mounted state, the middle axis  64   a  of the pump chamber  60   a  and the middle axis  32   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a  coincide at least substantially. In a mounted state the pole sleeve  14   a  is arranged coaxially to the pump chamber  60   a . The pole sleeve  14   a  is in the present embodiment embodied as a rotary part. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   a  has been produced with a different method and is, for example, embodied as a rolled part. The pole sleeve  14   a  is in the present exemplary embodiment implemented to be rotationally symmetrical. 
     The pole sleeve  14   a  has a substantially changing magnetic permeability along the main flow direction  50   a  of the liquid that is to be conveyed. In an axial edge region  18   a , the pole sleeve  14   a  has a reduced magnetic permeability. In the axial edge region  18   a , the pole sleeve  14   a  has a reduced effective wall material volume. The pole sleeve  14   a  features an axial section profile having a reduced wall thickness in the axial edge region  18   a . The axial edge region  18   a  is arranged on an axial edge of the pole sleeve  14   a . On its axial edge, the pole sleeve  14   a  has a minimum wall thickness. On its axial edge, the pole sleeve  14   a  has a minimum wall thickness relative to the edge region  18   a . In the present exemplary embodiment, the pole sleeve  14   a  has on its axial edge a wall thickness of at least substantially 0.8 mm. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   a  has on its axial edge a wall thickness that is smaller than 0.8 mm or a disappearing wall thickness. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   a  has on its axial edge a wall thickness that is greater than 0.8 mm. In the present embodiment the pole sleeve  14   a  features a conical course in its axial edge region  18   a . The wall thickness increases in the axial edge region  18   a  with an increasing distance from the axial edge. The wall thickness increases in the axial edge region  18   a  monotonously with increasing distance from the axial edge. 
     The pole sleeve  14   a  has a basis wall thickness  20   a , with respect to which the wall thickness in the axial edge region  18   a  is reduced. Everywhere in the axial edge region  18   a  the wall thickness is smaller than the basis wall thickness  20   a . Outside the axial edge region  18   a , the pole sleeve  14   a  comprises a further region  70   a , in which the wall thickness is contiguously equal to the basis wall thickness  20   a . The wall thickness is in the further region  70   a  at least substantially constant. The further region  70   a  has an axial extension which is at least substantially equivalent to 80% of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve  14   a . The further region  70   a  extends over more than two thirds of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve  14   a . The further region  70   a  and the axial edge region  18   a  comprise the entire pole sleeve  14   a . The basis wall thickness  20   a  is equivalent to a maximum wall thickness of the pole sleeve  14   a . The basis wall thickness  20   a  has in the present embodiment a value of at least substantially 2.5 mm. 
     The iron circuit comprises a further pole sleeve  22   a , which is arranged spaced apart from the pole sleeve  14   a  by a gap  24   a . The gap  24   a  is embodied as a magnetically insulating gap  24   a . The gap  24   a  has a width of at least substantially 6.5 mm. It is conceivable that the gap  24   a  is implemented to be narrower or wider. In the gap  24   a  a spacer ring is arranged, which is made of a non-magnetizable material. In the present exemplary embodiment, the spacer ring has an axial extension of at least substantially 6 mm. The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  include the magnetically insulating gap  24   a  between them in an axial direction. The magnetically insulating gap  24   a  interrupts the iron circuit. In a mounted state the axial edge of the axial edge region  18   a  delimits the magnetically insulating gap  24   a  of the iron circuit. The magnetically insulating gap  24   a  is spatially arranged axially between the pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a . The axial edge region  18   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a  is arranged on a side of the pole sleeve  14   a  which faces towards the magnetically insulating gap  24   a . The further pole sleeve  22   a  has a basis wall thickness that is equivalent to the basis wall thickness  20   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a . The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  have a same basis wall thickness  20   a . The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  are arranged coaxially with respect to one another. The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  are arranged aligned to one another. The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  have a same outer diameter. With respect to the main flow direction  50   a , the pole sleeve  14   a  is arranged upstream of the further pole sleeve  22   a . Relative to the further pole sleeve  22   a , the pole sleeve  14   a  is arranged inlet-side. In a mounted state an axial extension of an arrangement consisting of the pole sleeve  14   a , the magnetically insulating gap  24   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  is larger than an axial extension of the magnet coil  52   a.    
     The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  respectively encompass the pump chamber  60   a . The pole sleeve  14   a  and the further pole sleeve  22   a  are arranged radially between the magnet coil  52   a  and the pump chamber  60   a . The further pole sleeve  22   a  features a chamfer  122   a  on its edge facing towards the magnetically insulating gap  24   a . The chamfer  122   a  is arranged on an outer perimeter of the further pole sleeve  22   a . The chamfer  122   a  features an angle of at least substantially 45 degrees. It is conceivable that the chamfer  122   a  features an angle that differs from 45 degrees, e.g. a flatter angle or a steeper angle relative to the outer perimeter. The chamfer  122   a  has a width of at least substantially 1.5 mm. It is conceivable that the chamfer  122   a  has a larger width or a smaller width. It is conceivable that the further pole sleeve  22   a  is embodied without a chamfer. 
     The axial section profile is derived from a force-displacement characteristic. The force-displacement characteristic shows the dependency of a magnetic force relative to an axial position of the working piston  54   a . The magnetic force is provided by the magnetic actuator  16   a  by way of a magnetic flux generated by the magnetic actuator  16   a.    
     The axial section profile comprises at least one slope  28   a . The slope  28   a  is arranged in the axial edge region  18   a  of the axial section profile. The slope  28   a  defines the axial edge region  18   a . In the present exemplary embodiment, the axial section profile has a symmetry axis  72   a . With respect to the symmetry axis  72   a , the axial section profile comprises a further slope  74   a , which is implemented symmetrically to the slope  28   a  and is arranged symmetrically to the slope  28   a . The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  extend in an axial direction at least substantially over the entire axial edge region  18   a . The pole sleeve  14   a  comprises, on an edge facing towards the magnetically insulating gap  24   a , a chamfer formed by the slopes  28   a ,  74   a . The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  are arranged on an outer perimeter  68   a  of the axial edge region  18   a . It is also conceivable that the slopes  28   a ,  74   a  are arranged on an inner perimeter  66   a  of the axial edge region  18   a . The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  are implemented to be at least substantially straight. Along the slopes  28   a ,  74   a , the edge region  18   a  has an at least substantially constant inclination. It is conceivable that the slopes  28   a ,  74   a  have a curvature and are implemented to be, for example, concave or convex. It is also conceivable that the axial edge region  18   a  comprises sections which have different inclinations and are subsequent to one another in an axial direction, and/or has a bent outer perimeter  68   a  and/or inner perimeter  66   a.    
     The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  respectively have an axial extension and a radial extension which are derived from the force-displacement characteristic. The axial section profile is derived from a value and/or from a gradient of the force-displacement characteristic in a region of the magnetically insulating gap  24   a , and/or from a value and/or a gradient of the force-displacement characteristic on the edge of the pole sleeve  14   a.    
     The axial edge region  18   a  has an axial extension with a value of at least 2 mm. The pole sleeve  14   a  has in the present exemplary embodiment an axial extension of at least substantially 18 mm. The axial edge region  18   a  has an axial extension amounting to at least 20% of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve  14   a . The axial edge region  18   a  has an axial extension with a value of maximally 10 mm. The axial edge region  18   a  has an axial extension amounting to maximally 30% of a total extension of the pole sleeve  14   a.    
     In the present exemplary embodiment the axial edge region  18   a  has an axial extension of at least substantially 4.7 mm. The axial extension of the axial edge region  18   a  is at least substantially 25% of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve  14   a . It is conceivable that the axial extension of the edge region  18   a  has a value that differs from 4.7 mm. A ratio of the axial extension of the axial edge region  18   a  to the wall thickness is at least substantially 1.9. 
     The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  of the axial section profile each include an angle  34   a  of maximally 30 degrees with the middle axis  32   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a . The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  of the axial section profile each include an angle  34   a  of at least 10 degrees with the middle axis  32   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a  (cf.  FIG. 4 ). The slopes  28   a ,  74   a  of the axial section profile each include an angle  34   a  of at least substantially 15 degrees with the middle axis  32   a.    
     The axial section profile comprises at least one step  37   a  having a height of at least 0.2 mm. In the present exemplary embodiment the axial section profile comprises a further step  76   a  which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   a , embodied symmetrically to the step  37   a  and arranged symmetrically to the step  37   a . The steps  37   a ,  76   a  respectively have a height of at least substantially 0.5 mm. The steps  37   a ,  76   a  are arranged on the outer perimeter  68   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a . The steps  37   a ,  76   a  delimit the axial edge region  18   a . Respectively one of the slopes  28   a ,  74   a  is spatially arranged between one of the steps  37   a ,  76   a  and the edge of the pole sleeve  14   a.    
     In the present exemplary embodiment the pole sleeve  14   a  comprises three front surfaces  78   a ,  80   a ,  82   a . A first one of the front surfaces  78   a  abuts on the inner perimeter  66   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a . The first front surface  78   a  is embodied as a circular annulus. The first front surface  78   a  forms the edge of the pole sleeve  14   a  (cf.  FIG. 5 ). In a mounted state, the first front surface  78   a  faces toward the magnetically insulating gap  24   a . A further one of the front surfaces  80   a  has a same orientation as the first front surface  78   a  and abuts on an outer perimeter  68   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a . The further front surface  80   a  corresponds to the step  37   a  of the axial section profile. The further front surface  80   a  is embodied as a circular annulus. The first front surface  78   a  and the further front surface  80   a  are arranged concentrically to one another. The first front surface  78   a  and the further front surface  80   a  are connected to one another via the conical course of the outer perimeter  68   a  of the axial edge region  18   a . A third one of the front surfaces  82   a  is arranged on a further edge of the pole sleeve  14   a . The third front surface  82   a  is in a mounted state arranged facing away from the magnetically insulating gap  24   a . The third front surface  82   a  abuts on the inner perimeter  66   a  and the outer perimeter  68   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a.    
     The axial section profile comprises, at least in the axial edge region  18   a , a constant inner diameter  38   a . In the axial end region  18   a , the inner perimeter  66   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a  is embodied to be at least substantially smooth. In the axial edge region  18   a , the inner perimeter  66   a  of the pole sleeve  14   a  is embodied in a shape of a cylinder jacket surface. 
     The working piston  54   a  of the beverage pump  10   a  comprises an armature element  84   a , which is entirely made of a magnetizable material. In a rest state, i.e. in case the magnet coil  52   a  is switched off, the armature element  84   a  has a rest position in which it partially overlaps axially with the gap  24   a  that interrupts the iron circuit. In the present exemplary embodiment, in the rest position of the armature element  84   a  a distance of the armature element  84   a  from an edge of the pole sleeve  14   a  facing toward the armature element  84   a  is at least substantially 10 mm. The axial extension of the axial edge region  18   a  is at least substantially 47% of the distance of the armature element  84   a  from an edge of the pole sleeve  14   a  facing toward the armature element  84   a  in the rest position of the armature element  84   a . When the magnet coil  52   a  is supplied with a current, a magnetic flux is generated in the iron circuit and the armature element  84   a , wherein a magnetic resistance acting counter to this magnetic flux is in particular defined by a remaining gap width between the armature element  84   a  and the iron circuit. A system of this kind seeks to assume a state in which the magnetic resistance is at a minimum. An actuation force acts onto the armature element  84   a , deflecting the armature element  84   a  out of its rest position counter to a force of the spring element  56   a  that is embodied as a pump spring. In the present embodiment the armature element  84   a  is connected to a base body of the working piston  54   a  by substance-to-substance bond. 
     The beverage pump  10   a  comprises a flux-conducting element  86   a , which is configured to guide and/or concentrate the magnetic flux generated by the magnetic actuator  16   a . The flux-conducting element  86   a  is configured to augment a magnetic force acting onto the armature element  84   a . The flux-conducting element  86   a  is embodied as a sleeve. The flux-conducting element  86   a  is arranged within the pump chamber  60   a . In a mounted state, the flux-conducting element  86   a  abuts on the pump chamber wall  62   a . The flux-conducting element  86   a  is arranged radially between the spring element  56   a  that is embodied as a pump spring and the pump chamber wall  62   a.    
     For the purpose of achieving a pump action, the magnet coil  52   a  is supplied with a pulse-shaped voltage, and as a result a permanently changing magnetic field is created in a region of the pump chamber  60   a . The magnetic field, which changes pulse-like and is conducted through the pole sleeves  14   a ,  22   a  results, first of all, with an increasing intensity of the magnetic field, in a deflection of the working piston  54   a  out of its rest position counter to the force of the spring element  56   a  that is embodied as a pump spring. A magnetic force acting onto the working piston  54   a  depends on a magnetic flux density in the location of the armature element  84   a , which is in particular determined by a shape of the pole sleeves  14   a ,  22   a . As soon as a current through the magnet coil  52   a  is reduced, the intensity of the magnetic field thus decreasing, the working piston  54   a  is moved toward the rest position by the force of the spring element  56   a . Preferably herein a diode unit (not shown) is connected upstream of the magnet coil  52   a , as a result of which the magnet coil  52   a  is supplied only with a half-wave of an AC voltage. In the exemplary embodiment shown the magnet coil  52   a  is configured for an AC voltage of 230 V at 50 Hz. 
     In a mounted state of the working piston  54   a , the pump chamber  60   a  comprises a pre-chamber  88   a , a pressure chamber  90   a  and an outlet chamber  92   a . The working piston  54   a  comprises a piston valve  94   a  which is, in terms of fluid-mechanics, arranged between the pre-chamber  88   a  and the pressure chamber  90   a . Relative to a longitudinal axis of the beverage pump  10   a , the piston valve  94   a  is arranged centrally in the beverage pump  10   a  and centrally in the working piston  54   a . The piston valve  94   a  is embodied in the shape of a check valve having a pass-through direction from the pre-chamber  88   a  into the pressure chamber  90   a . The piston valve  94   a  comprises a valve seat, a closure part and a closing spring. The closing spring is configured to pull the closure part onto the valve seat. In a filling stroke, in which the working piston  54   a  is moved through the magnetic field counter to the force of the spring element  56   a  that is embodied as a pump spring, a fluid flows from the pre-chamber  88   a  into the pressure chamber  90   a  through the piston valve  94   a . In a following pressure stroke, in which the working piston  54   a  is moved via the force of the spring element  56   a , the fluid is pressed out of the pressure chamber  90   a . Herein a maximum pressure acting onto the fluid in particular depends on the force of the spring element  56   a . Herein a distance by which the working piston  54   a  is moved depends on an implementation of the beverage pump  10   a , in particular on the shape of the pole sleeves  14   a ,  22   a.    
     The beverage pump  10   a  comprises two connection elements  96   a ,  98   a . A first one of the connection elements  96   a  is embodied as an inlet element and is configured for a connection to a water supply, e.g. to a water supply container. The first connection element  96   a  features a connection piece  100   a  for a connection to a hose. It is conceivable that the first connection element  96   a  comprises a connecting coupling. A further one of the connection elements  98   a  is embodied as an outlet element and comprises a connecting coupling  102   a . It is conceivable that the further connection element  98   a  features a connection piece. 
     The further one of the spring elements  58   a  is embodied as a damping element. In the present embodiment the further spring element  58   a  is implemented as a helical spring. The working piston  54   a  is float-supported between the two spring elements  56   a ,  58   a . The working piston  54   a  is at least substantially permanently in contact with the two spring elements  56   a ,  58   a . It is conceivable that the further spring element  58   a  is embodied as a different type of an elastic element, e.g. as a bellows element and/or as a porous element. The beverage pump  10   a  comprises a support ring  104   a  for a sealing element  106   a . The sealing element  106   a  is configured for sealing the pre-chamber  88   a  against the pressure chamber  90   a . In a mounted state the working piston  54   a  penetrates through the support ring  104   a . Together with the working piston  54   a  the sealing element  106   a  realizes a slide sealing. 
     The beverage pump  10   a  comprises an outlet valve  108   a , which is arranged in the outlet chamber  92   a . The outlet chamber  92   a  is implemented by the further connection element  98   a . The outlet valve  108   a  is arranged, in terms of fluid mechanics, between the pressure chamber  90   a  and the outlet chamber  92   a  of the beverage pump  10   a . The outlet valve  108   a  is arranged, relative to the longitudinal axis of the beverage pump  10   a , centrally in the beverage pump  10   a  and centrally in the outlet chamber  92   a . The outlet chamber  92   a  is arranged, in terms of fluid mechanics, between the pressure chamber  90   a  and an outlet opening. The outlet valve  108   a  is embodied as a check valve having a pass-through direction from the pressure chamber  90   a  to the outlet chamber  92   a . The pressure chamber element features a circle-shaped opening forming a valve seat for the outlet valve  108   a . The outlet valve  108   a  comprises a closure part which is supported in an axially movable fashion, and a closing spring which, in a mounted state, presses the closure part against the valve seat. 
       FIGS. 6 to 11  show four further exemplary embodiments of the invention. The following description and the drawings are substantially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein regarding identically denominated structural components, in particular regarding structural components having the same reference numerals, principally the drawings and/or the description of the other exemplary embodiments, in particular as regards  FIGS. 1 to 5 , may also be referred to. For distinguishing between the exemplary embodiments, the letter a has been added to the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment of  FIGS. 1 to 5 . In the exemplary embodiments of  FIGS. 6 to 11 , the letter a has been replaced by the letters b to e. 
       FIG. 6  shows a further exemplary embodiment of a beverage pump  10   b  for a domestic appliance. The beverage pump  10   b  has a structure that is analogous to the structure of the previous exemplary embodiment. Analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, the beverage pump  10   b  comprises a pole sleeve  14   b . The pole sleeve  14   b  is configured for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator  16   b . The pole sleeve  14   b  is embodied at least substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The pole sleeve  14   b  has a middle axis  32   b , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis. The pole sleeve  14   b  comprises an inner perimeter  66   b  and an outer perimeter  68   b . In a mounted state the pole sleeve  14   b  is arranged coaxially with a pump chamber of the beverage pump  10   b . In the present exemplary embodiment the pole sleeve  14   b  is embodied to be rotationally symmetrical. The pole sleeve  14   b  features a substantially changing magnetic permeability along a main flow direction of the liquid that is to be conveyed. Analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, the pole sleeve  14   b  comprises an axial section profile which has a reduced wall thickness in an axial edge region  18   b . The axial edge region  18   b  is arranged at an axial edge of the pole sleeve  14   b . On the axial edge, the pole sleeve  14   b  has a minimum wall thickness. On the axial edge, the pole sleeve  14   b  has a minimum wall thickness relative to the edge region  18   b.    
     Differently from the previous exemplary embodiment the axial section profile features a multiple stepping  30   b . The multiple stepping  30   b  is arranged in the axial edge region  18   b  of the axial section profile. The multiple stepping  30   b  defines the axial edge region  18   b . The axial section profile has a symmetry axis  72   b . The axial section profile features a further multiple stepping  110   b  which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   b , embodied symmetrically to the multiple stepping  30   b  and arranged symmetrically to the multiple stepping  30   b . In the present exemplary embodiment the multiple steppings  30   b ,  110   b  each comprise three steps. It is conceivable that the multiple steppings  30   b ,  110   b  have a number of steps differing from three, e.g. two steps or four steps or more. In the present exemplary embodiment the steps feature an at least substantially identical step height. 
     The steps are arranged in the axial edge region  18   b  in such a way that they are equally distributed in an axial direction. It is also conceivable that the steps have different step heights and/or are arranged in such a way that they are distributed irregularly in an axial direction. 
       FIG. 7  shows a further exemplary embodiment of a beverage pump  10   c  for a domestic appliance. The beverage pump  10   c  is designed analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment. Analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, the beverage pump  10   c  comprises a pole sleeve  14   c . The pole sleeve  14   c  is configured for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator. The pole sleeve  14   c  is embodied at least substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The pole sleeve  14   c  has a middle axis  32   c , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis. The pole sleeve  14   c  comprises an inner perimeter  66   c  and an outer perimeter  68   c . In a mounted state the pole sleeve  14   c  is arranged coaxially with a pump chamber  60   c  of the beverage pump  10   c . In the present exemplary embodiment, the pole sleeve  14   c  is implemented to be rotationally symmetrical. The pole sleeve  14   c  has, along a main flow direction of the liquid that is to be conveyed, a substantially changing magnetic permeability. The pole sleeve  14   c  comprises, analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, an axial section profile having a reduced wall thickness in an axial edge region  18   c . The axial edge region  18   c  is arranged at an axial edge of the pole sleeve  14   c . On its axial edge the pole sleeve  14   c  has a minimum wall thickness. On its axial edge the pole sleeve  14   c  has a minimum wall thickness relative to the edge region  18   c.    
     Differently from the previous exemplary embodiment, the axial section profile comprises at least a section  36   c  having a constant reduced wall thickness and featuring an axial extension of at least 2 mm. In the present exemplary embodiment, the section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness features an axial extension of maximally 10 mm. The section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness features an axial extension of at least substantially 4.7 mm. The section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness is arranged in the axial edge region  18   c . The section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness defines the axial edge region  18   c.    
     The axial section profile has a symmetry axis  72   c . The axial section profile has a further section  112   c  with a constant reduced wall thickness. The further section  112   c  is implemented symmetrically to the section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness and is arranged symmetrically to the section  36   c  having the constant reduced wall thickness. The sections  36   c ,  112   c  of the axial section profile, which have a constant reduced wall thickness, are each embodied rectangularly. In the present exemplary embodiment the axial section profile is composed of rectangles. 
     In the present exemplary embodiment the pole sleeve  14   c  is embodied in a multi-part implementation. The pole sleeve  14   c  comprises two sleeve elements  114   c ,  116   c , each of which is embodied as a hollow cylinder. In a mounted state the sleeve elements  114   c ,  116   c  are arranged concentrically to one another. In a mounted state the sleeve elements  114   c ,  116   c  are arranged aligned with one another. The sleeve elements  114   c ,  116   c  have a same inner diameter. A first one of the sleeve elements  114   c  has a basis wall thickness of the pole sleeve  14   c . A further one of the sleeve elements  116   c  has a wall thickness that is reduced relative to the basis wall thickness. The further one of the sleeve elements  116   c  has an outer diameter which is smaller than an outer diameter of the first sleeve element  114   c.    
       FIG. 8  shows a further exemplary embodiment of a beverage pump  10   d  for a domestic appliance. The beverage pump  10   d  has a structure that is analogous to the previous exemplary embodiment. Analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, the beverage pump  10   d  comprises a pole sleeve  14   d . The pole sleeve  14   d  is configured for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator  16   d . The pole sleeve  14   d  is embodied at least substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The pole sleeve  14   d  has a middle axis  32   d , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis. The pole sleeve  14   d  has an inner perimeter  66   d  and an outer perimeter  68   d . In a mounted state the pole sleeve  14   d  is arranged coaxially with a pump chamber  60   d  of the beverage pump  10   d . In the present exemplary embodiment the pole sleeve  14   d  is implemented to be rotationally symmetrical. The pole sleeve  14   d  has, along a main flow direction of the liquid that is to be conveyed, a substantially changing magnetic permeability and comprises, analogously to the previous exemplary embodiment, an axial section profile having a reduced wall thickness in an axial edge region  18   d . The axial edge region  18   d  is arranged at an axial edge of the pole sleeve  14   d . On the axial edge the pole sleeve  14   d  has a minimum wall thickness. On the axial edge the pole sleeve  14   d  has a minimum wall thickness relative to the edge region  18   d.    
     The pole sleeve  14   d  has a basis wall thickness  20   d , relative to which the wall thickness is reduced in the axial edge region  18   d  (cf.  FIG. 9 ). All over the axial edge region  18   d , the wall thickness is smaller than the basis wall thickness  20   d . On an edge of the pole sleeve  14   d  facing away from the axial edge region  18   d , the pole sleeve  14   d  comprises a further region  70   d  in which the wall thickness is contiguously equivalent to the basis wall thickness  20   d . The wall thickness is in the further region  70   d  at least substantially constant. The further region  70   d  has an axial extension which is at least substantially equivalent to 60% of a total axial extension of the pole sleeve  14   d . The axial section profile comprises a section  36   d  having a constant reduced wall thickness and featuring an axial extension of at least 2 mm. In the further section  70   d  the axial section profile features a rectangle. In the section  36   d  the axial section profile features a rectangle. The basis wall thickness  20   d  is equivalent to a maximum wall thickness of the pole sleeve  14   d . The basis wall thickness  20   d  has in the present exemplary embodiment a value of at least substantially 3.5 mm. 
     The iron circuit comprises, analogously to the previous exemplary embodiments, a further pole sleeve  22   d , which is arranged spaced apart from the pole sleeve  14   d  by a gap  24   d . The gap  24   d  is embodied as a magnetically insulating gap  24   d  and features in the present exemplary embodiment a non-magnetizable material. The pole sleeve  14   d  and the further pole sleeve  22   d  include the magnetically insulating gap  24   d  between them in an axial direction. The magnetically insulating gap  24   d  interrupts the iron circuit. In a mounted state the axial edge of the axial edge region  18   d  delimits the magnetically insulating gap  24   d  of the iron circuit. The magnetically insulating gap  24   d  is spatially arranged axially between the pole sleeve  14   d  and the further pole sleeve  22   d . The axial edge region  18   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d  is arranged on a side of the pole sleeve  14   d  facing towards the magnetically insulating gap  24   d . The further pole sleeve  22   d  has a basis wall thickness which is equivalent to the wall thickness of the section  36   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d.    
     The axial section profile comprises at least a slope  28   d . The slope  28   d  is arranged in the axial edge region  18   d  of the axial section profile. The slope  28   d  defines the axial edge region  18   d . The axial section profile has in the present exemplary embodiment a symmetry axis  72   d . The axial section profile comprises a further slope  74   d  which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   d , implemented symmetrically to the slope  28   d  and is arranged symmetrically to the slope  28   d . The slopes  28   d ,  74   d  extend in an axial direction at least substantially over the entire axial edge region  18   d . On its edge facing toward the magnetically insulating gap  24   d , the pole sleeve  14   d  has a chamfer implemented by the slopes  28   d ,  74   d . The slopes  28   d ,  74   d  are arranged on an outer perimeter  68   d  of the axial edge region  18   d . The axial section profile is, analogously to the previous exemplary embodiments, derived from a force-displacement characteristic. The axial edge region  18   d  features an axial extension with a value of at least 2 mm. In the present exemplary embodiment the axial edge region  18   d  features an axial extension of at least substantially 7 mm. The slopes  28   d ,  74   d  of the axial section profile each include an angle of at least substantially 15 degrees with the middle axis  32   d.    
     The axial section profile comprises at least a step  37   d  having a height of at least substantially 0.5 mm. The axial section profile comprises a further step  76   d  which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   d , implemented symmetrically to the step  37   d  and is arranged symmetrically to the step  37   d . The steps  37   d ,  76   d  are arranged on the outer perimeter  68   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d . Respectively one of the slopes  28   d ,  74   d  is spatially arranged between one of the steps  37   d ,  76   d  and the edge of the pole sleeve  14   d . The axial section profile comprises a further section  112   d  with a constant reduced wall thickness which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   d , implemented symmetrically to the section  36   d  having a constant reduced wall thickness and arranged symmetrically to the section  36   d  having a constant reduced wall thickness. Differently from the preceding exemplary embodiments, the axial section profile comprises at least one step  40   d  on the inner perimeter  66   d . On the inner perimeter  66   d , the axial section profile comprises a further step  118   d  which is, relative to the symmetry axis  72   d , embodied symmetrically to the step  40   d  and arranged symmetrically to the step  40   d . The steps  40   d ,  118   d  arranged on the inner perimeter  66   d  delimit the axial edge region  18   d . The steps  40   d ,  118   d  arranged on the inner perimeter  66   d  delimit respectively one of the sections  36   d ,  112   d.    
     In an alternative implementation the pole sleeve  14   d  may be embodied in a multi-part implementation, for example in a two-part implementation. In this case the pole sleeve  14   d  comprises an outer sleeve element and an inner sleeve element. The sleeve elements are, in a mounted state, arranged concentrically to one another. The outer sleeve element encompasses the inner sleeve element at least substantially completely. The inner sleeve element has a wall thickness which corresponds to a step height of the steps  40   d ,  118   d  arranged on the inner perimeter  66   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d . An axial extension of the inner sleeve element is equivalent to an axial extension of the further region  70   d , in which the wall thickness of the pole sleeve  14   d  is contiguously equivalent to the basis wall thickness  20   d.    
     The working piston  54   d  of the beverage pump  10   d  comprises, analogously to the preceding exemplary embodiments, an armature element  84   d  which is entirely made of a magnetizable material. Differently from the preceding exemplary embodiments, the beverage pump  10   d  comprises no flux-conducting element arranged in the pump chamber  60   d . In a mounted state of the working piston  54   d , the pump chamber  60   d  comprises a pre-chamber  88   d , a pressure chamber  90   d  and an outlet chamber  92   d . The working piston  54   d  comprises a piston valve  94   d  which is, in terms of fluid mechanics, arranged between the pre-chamber  88   d  and the pressure chamber  90   d . The beverage pump  10   d  comprises an outlet valve  108   d , which is arranged in the outlet chamber  92   d . Differently from the preceding exemplary embodiments, the pump chamber  60   d  differs from a cylinder shape in a region of the pole sleeve  14   d . The pump chamber  60   d  comprises a section  120   d  with a reduced inner diameter. The section  120   d  is in a mounted state, relative to a direction of the middle axis  64   d , arranged at a same level as the further region  70   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d . Axial extensions of the section  120   d  and of the further region  70   d  are equivalent to each other. The pump chamber  60   d  comprises a radial step, which corresponds to the step  40   d  of the pole sleeve  14   d . In the present exemplary embodiment a minimum inner diameter of the pole sleeve  14   d  is in the further region  70   d  smaller than a maximum diameter of the armature element  84   d . It is also conceivable that the minimum inner diameter of the pole sleeve  14   d  is equal to or smaller than the maximum diameter of the armature element  84   d.    
     The beverage pump  10   d  comprises two connection elements  96   d ,  98   d . A first one of the connection elements  96   d  is embodied as an inlet element and is configured for a connection to a water supply, e.g. to a water supply container. The first connection element  96   d  comprises a connection piece  100   d  for a connection to a hose. A further one of the connection elements  98   d  is embodied as an outlet element and comprises a connecting coupling  102   d . The further spring element  58   d  is embodied as a damping element. The working piston  54   d  is float-supported between the two spring elements  56   d ,  58   d . The beverage pump  10   d  comprises a support ring  104   d  for a sealing element  106   d . The sealing element  106   d  is configured for sealing the pre-chamber  88   d  against the pressure chamber  90   d.    
       FIG. 11  shows a further exemplary embodiment of a beverage pump  10   e  for a domestic appliance. The beverage pump  10   e  is designed analogously to the preceding exemplary embodiments. Analogously to the preceding exemplary embodiments, the beverage pump  10   e  comprises a pole sleeve  14   e . The pole sleeve  14   e  is configured for conducting a magnetic flux generated by a magnetic actuator. The pole sleeve  14   e  is implemented at least substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The pole sleeve  14   e  has a middle axis  32   e , which is equivalent to a cylinder axis. The pole sleeve  14   e  comprises an inner perimeter  66   e  and an outer perimeter  68   e . In a mounted state, the pole sleeve  14   e  is arranged coaxially with a pump chamber of the beverage pump  10   e . The pole sleeve  14   e  has, along a main flow direction of the liquid that is to be conveyed, a substantially changing magnetic permeability. The pole sleeve  14   e  has a reduced magnetic permeability in an axial edge region  18   e . The pole sleeve  14   e  has a reduced effective wall material volume in the axial edge region  18   e.    
     Differently from the preceding exemplary embodiments, the axial edge region  18   e  is embodied in a sinuate manner. The pole sleeve  14   e  comprises a plurality of incisions  124   e - 134   e  in the axial edge region  18   e . In the present exemplary embodiment, the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises six incisions  124   e - 134   e . The incisions  124   e - 134   e  are arranged in such a way that they are regularly distributed in a circumferential direction. The incisions  124   e - 134   e  have an angular distance from a respectively neighboring incision  124   e - 134   e  of at least substantially 60 degrees. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises a smaller number of incisions  124   e - 134   e , e.g. three or four incisions. It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises a greater number of incisions  124   e - 134   e , e.g. at least seven, eight, nine, ten or 100 incisions. It is conceivable that the axial edge region  18   e  of the pole sleeve  18   e  is implemented like a comb. In the present exemplary embodiment the incisions  124   e - 134   e  are implemented to be shaped like a trapezoid. The incisions  124   e - 134   e  each have a depth of at least substantially 5 mm. In the axial edge region  18   e , the wall material volume of the pole sleeve  14   e  is reduced by a total volume of the incisions  124   e - 134   e . In the present exemplary embodiment, the incisions  124   e - 134   e  are implemented analogously to one another. In the present exemplary embodiment, the incisions  124   e - 134   e  have been punched out of a wall  136   e  of the pole sleeve  14   e . It is conceivable that the incisions are implemented differently and that the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises, for example, two or more shapings of different incisions. The incisions  124   e - 134   e  are arranged in such a way that they are situated opposite each other respectively in pairs. The pole sleeve  14   e  is embodied to be crown-shaped. 
     In the present exemplary embodiment the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises six teeth  138   e - 148   e  (cf.  FIG. 10 ). It is conceivable that the pole sleeve  14   e  comprises a number of teeth that differs from six. The teeth  138   e - 148   e  are oriented in an axial direction and project beyond a base body  150   e  of the pole sleeve  14   e  in an axial direction. The teeth  138   e - 148   e  respectively have a height of at least substantially 5 mm. The teeth  138   e - 148   e  are embodied analogously to one another and are regularly distributed in a circumferential direction. The teeth  138   e - 148   e  have an angular distance from a respectively neighboring tooth of at least substantially 60 degrees. It is conceivable that the teeth  138   e - 148   e  are arranged along the circumferential direction in a different fashion that is deemed expedient by someone skilled in the art. The teeth  138   e - 148   e  are each embodied to be trapezoid-shaped. It is conceivable that the incisions  124   e - 134   e  are embodied to be wave-shaped in an alternative implementation. The pole sleeve  14   e  is embodied to be slitted, featuring a slit  152   e  which entirely penetrates the wall  136   e  of the pole sleeve  14   e  in an axial and in a radial direction. 
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           10  beverage pump 
           12  domestic appliance 
           14  pole sleeve 
           16  magnetic actuator 
           18  edge region 
           20  basis wall thickness 
           22  pole sleeve 
           24  gap 
           28  slope 
           30  stepping 
           32  middle axis 
           34  angle 
           36  section 
           37  step 
           38  inner diameter 
           40  step 
           42  control unit 
           44  drip tray 
           46  recipient accommodation 
           48  output unit 
           50  main flow direction 
           52  magnet coil 
           54  working piston 
           56  spring element 
           58  spring element 
           60  pump chamber 
           62  pump chamber wall 
           64  middle axis 
           66  inner perimeter 
           68  outer perimeter 
           70  region 
           72  symmetry axis 
           74  slope 
           76  step 
           78  front surface 
           80  front surface 
           82  front surface 
           84  armature element 
           86  flux-conducting element 
           88  pre-chamber 
           90  pressure chamber 
           92  outlet chamber 
           94  piston valve 
           96  connection element 
           98  connection element 
           100  connection piece 
           102  connection coupling 
           104  support ring 
           106  sealing element 
           108  outlet valve 
           110  stepping 
           112  section 
           114  sleeve element 
           116  sleeve element 
           118  step 
           120  section 
           122  chamfer 
           124  incision 
           126  incision 
           128  incision 
           130  incision 
           132  incision 
           134  incision 
           136  wall 
           138  tooth 
           140  tooth 
           142  tooth 
           144  tooth 
           146  tooth 
           148  tooth 
           150  base body 
           152  slit