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ERGONOMIC INGREDIENT HOLDER AND SERVICE UNIT COORDINATION

  • US 20130025465A1
  • Filed: 01/12/2011
  • Published: 01/31/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A beverage preparation machine comprising:

  • a seat;

    an ingredient holder that is so constructed and arranged for processing an ingredient contained in the holder and a transfer configuration for inserting the ingredient into the holder and/or for evacuating the ingredient from the holder,a service unit for collecting consumed ingredient from the ingredient holder and/or for supplying consumable ingredient to the ingredient holder, the service unit being removable from the seat for emptying the consumed ingredient and/or refilling with consumable ingredient; and

    a mechanical locking device that mechanically detects a position of the service unit and mechanically prevents the ingredient holder from assuming a processing configuration when the service unit is off its operative position.

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