FIELD: beverage preparation devices.
SUBSTANCE: device for cleaning of beverage preparation device contains at least one device for treatment of fluid medium, consisting of main part for treatment of fluid medium containing outlet part for removal of cleaning fluid medium. Main part for fluid medium treatment contains at least one of the following means: inlet means for introducing a fluid into a beverage preparation container by mixing the fluid with an ingredient contained in the container; discharge means for discharging the beverage from the container after introduction of the fluid into the container and mixing with the ingredient. Cleaning device further comprises a cleaning appliance comprising a main cleaning portion, in turn comprising one or more movable elements forming a chamber for accommodating at least a portion of the main portion for treating the fluid and moving means for moving one or more movable elements between active and inactive positions. One or more movable elements and the main part for fluid medium treatment have such dimensions and a shape that, in the active position, one or more movable elements enclose at least a portion of the main fluid treatment portion in the chamber such that the cleaning fluid can circulate in the space between the main fluid treatment portion and the one or more movable elements, when said cleaning fluid is discharged through the outlet of the main part for treating the fluid. In the inactive position, one or more movable elements move from the main part for fluid medium treatment so that the main part for fluid medium treatment and the container can be functionally connected for beverage preparation and/or beverage dispensing. Moreover, from the point of view of convenience for the user and ensuring completeness and safety of the cleaning process, it is important that the said cleaning process performed by the cleaning device is automated.
EFFECT: beverage preparation device eliminates the above drawbacks of existing beverage preparation systems.
22 cl, 26 dwg
