APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF MILK-BASED BEVERAGE Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC A47J31/44 A47J31/40 

FIELD: process flow.

SUBSTANCE: apparatus for production of milk-based beverage includes steam or water distribution device and milk tank directly or indirectly connected to collector shell that creates intracavity with opening connecting port to the specified distribution device, port for suction of milk placed in the tank and air suction port. At that the specified tank and shell are mutually and rigidly connected to form a single dismountable assembly connected to the specified distribution device. At that this assembly can be completely separated from it in order to preserve milk contained in the specified tank. Method of cappuccino preparation consists of automatic feed of prepared coffee beverage to the cup by a single command of coffee-making machine, recovery of specified volume of milk contained in the milk tank under the action steamflow supplied by steam distribution device of the specified coffee-making machine to the collector shell. At that the collector is directly or indirectly connected with the specified milk tank. Foaming of specified volume of milk is provided by air supplied to the specified collector shell. Supply of specified steamflow is terminated when specified volume of milk is recovered. The specified volume of foamed milk is fed to the cup.

EFFECT: development of milk-based beverage production apparatus easy for maintenance and provided with access to all parts.

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